[quote]Thomo: You mean literally the same frames from the 60's?

yeah they are the same machines as the 60 I think they have had some avionics updates and the us use the two engined version to

Yes the same 40 yr old aircraft. I think there are 14 frames with nine in the air. The airforce muesum here was given an airframe from the states and it had less hours than the ones we are flying in. They are due for replacement in the next year or so.

Wow, the only time I've seen those models is when they are put on display at the air bases over here in the States. I got to see some of the newer models up close and personal. The mechanic on duty was closing up shop, but was kind enough to let me check out the egg beaters and answer a lot of questions I had, however he wouldn't let me take any pictures, which was understandable.

Gday all,have enlisted.Looking forward to this one,might do around 6 builds in 1:72,time permitting.
I'am planning to do some kiwi equipment for the campaign and was wondering if anyone could help with a coupla questions I have about kits I'm looking at using.

I have a 1:72 Dragon Sherman Mk.III (2007) i picked up recently,is this the sherman used by the NZ division in North Africa/Tunisia??? And if so could anyone point me in the direction of unit markings/paint schemes?

I have also been looking at the 1:72 IBG truck releases of the Chevrolet C15 series. I believe these were used by NZ (and Aust.) units in North Africa?
Did they use both the no.11 and no.13 cabs? And again if anyone has any info. on paint colours, (same as British)?
I'am looking at doing an Infantry lorry belonging to the 28th Maori Battalion, for something a bit different. I recently picked up some Aust./NZ decals from Milicast while i was in Scotland and they have the 28th unit markings as white 38 in black square?

One final question, the decal sheet has silver ferns in black squares and black circles,are these year or equipment specific?

Sorry to ask so many questions but though it better to ask than just take a "guess". Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I've just got back in to modeling this year after a many years away and was stoked to see all the potential Aussie and Kiwi vehicles that could be done now with all the new kits and companies around. When I was last modeling it was just airfix,matchbox and esci. How times have changed!

Cheers,
Tim

Ok,just seen some info that NZ division only had Div. Cav. in North Africa so a Kiwi Sherman III in Italy it is then.

Another DoD pic for Jesper, this one has the ARN done too.

I thought 25th April (Anzac Day) was the start date??

I'm in.

The toughest part will be deciding what to build. I've been going all out Oz lately with the shelf at the moment consisting of a number of Aus kits: the trumpeter ASLAV, the new Tamiya M13/41, an AFV Club Centurion, a Tamiya Matilda with the firestorm Aus conversion kit, four of the M113 family and I have the new Bushmaster on order.

Decisions, decisions...

Thanks for the picture, Michael. Some really nice details there - especially since the resolution is so high.

Thanks, Mate

Looking forward to this campaign to kick off!! This is another one that I got off the defence.gov.au website. Heaps of other great shots on there as well.

Thanks, Nick. Beautiful shot. I will check out the website.

Hi there Guys count me in i am keen i make the M113 series

i am keen as i have a selection of M113 family and variants and a scorpion to make

Welcome aboard Craig.

Just a little teaser.
I still have a bit more work (redoing a few moulds) but the photo is missing about 10-15 other parts.
No release date as yet.
Cheers Jason

Signed up, now just to pick up something to build. Any suggestions for someone on the other side of the world?

Bob

ASLAV's are pretty popular. The trumpeter kit looks like one, but you need the Mouse House corrections to make an accurate one. There is the Bushmaster IMV coming out soon, AFV make a vietnam era Centurion tank. Also Dragons M1A2 with the Mouse House Aussie conversion to make an aussie abrams. There are also some WW2 tanks to convert to aussie armour.

Also we used M-113's and the Leopard 1 tank as well.

check out :

http://anzacsteel.hobbyvista.com/

http://www.mheaust.com.au/MHE/MHEmain.htm

Thanks, Matt I will check to see what is available here.

Bob

No worries Bob. It will be good to see what you come up with!

Sorry Jason! should have been more specific!

What leopard stuff do you have coming out? I have one sitting in my stash with the old aussie armour update sitting there!

I added the ribbon to the campaign page. I think I picked the right ribbon. It seems the procedure for uploading a ribbon image has changed as well (for the better)!

Thanks Gary.

While doing some research into a kit purchase, I found this website. Will be helpful to those wanting to do NZ armour for the campaign

http://antipodeanarmour.blogspot.com/

thanks Andrew, thats a great site! i might do a kiwi vehicle now!