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MiniArt: British Tank Crew (Winter)
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Posted: Monday, November 12, 2018 - 11:42 PM UTC


Released several years back, MiniArt makes this figures set available again.

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retiredyank
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 12:36 AM UTC
Almost makes me wish I built WW2 British armor.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 04:29 AM UTC
What!! No figure with a mug of tea?


Very nice figures.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 05:17 AM UTC
At least they are not pointing....that's a bonus.
BootsDMS
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 08:06 AM UTC
Nice to see these - also useful for Post War of course - probably well up into the 60s so at last some figures for Comets, Sextons and Centurions, Conquerors.

However, to me the steel helmet just doesn't look right, but of course, that's what Hornet Heads are for(!)

Also the 37 pat belts will require the rear straps and buckles - not too difficult but really, in my opinion, should have been included from the outset. Faffing around with tiny bits of card and etch buckles can be a real chore.

That said, overall a real asset to British armour/artillery modellers for both '44 onwards and Post War.
pod3105
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 08:25 AM UTC
Useful for my Tortoise build I think
BootsDMS
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Posted: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 03:39 AM UTC

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Useful for my Tortoise build I think



Absolutely perfect I would say; and for a view of the camouflaged version of the tank suit in use you might wish to view this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7HnKmT2WgM

Shiny Bronze Green vehicle, studded footwear and a terribly, terribly British voiceover - what's not to like?

Brian
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Posted: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 08:47 AM UTC
Sod's Law of course in that after a quick check of the video I note that the officer has his back buckles removed from his belt. Typical!

Anyway, the kit is now more useful than ever.

Enjoy(!)
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