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MiniArt: British Tank Crew (Winter)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
Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 12:36 AM UTC
Almost makes me wish I built WW2 British armor.
Biggles2
Quebec, Canada
Joined: January 01, 2004
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Joined: January 01, 2004
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Armorama: 6,110 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 04:29 AM UTC
What!! No figure with a mug of tea?
Very nice figures.
Very nice figures.
iowabrit
Iowa, United States
Joined: November 06, 2007
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Joined: November 06, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 05:17 AM UTC
At least they are not pointing....that's a bonus.
BootsDMS
England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: February 08, 2012
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Joined: February 08, 2012
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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.
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
Waterford, Ireland
Joined: August 08, 2010
KitMaker: 466 posts
Armorama: 444 posts
Joined: August 08, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 08:25 AM UTC
Useful for my Tortoise build I think
BootsDMS
England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: February 08, 2012
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Joined: February 08, 2012
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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
BootsDMS
England - South West, United Kingdom
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Joined: February 08, 2012
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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(!)
Anyway, the kit is now more useful than ever.
Enjoy(!)