MiniArt: More British Tank Riders. This Time, NW Europe

Monday, September 20, 2010 - 08:02 PM UTC

Hot on the heels of their Western Desert Tank Riders, MiniArt Ltd. have just published the Box-Art of their NW Europe set.

35118 - BRITISH TANK RIDERS (NW EUROPE)

No word on release date yet, but the set will contain 57 parts for 5 figures. Although designed on top of a tank, it won't take a huge leap in imagination to use them in other settings, or with a minimum of modification, to be used with Universal Carriers. Although specifically designed as riders, this looks as if it could be a VERY versatile set indeed.

One site has already posted a series of comments on 'Comedy Moustaches' which is a little unfair (only one figure is shown with a moustache). A little digging into the archives would show that in the 1930s & 40s, moustaches were a pretty common facial addition. For those who so desire, the careful application of a Nº11 blade should leave the figure unadorned...

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jimbrae

Exactly!

SEP 20, 2010 - 10:04 PM

ltb073

This is great seams like one can never have enough infantry riding on their tanks

SEP 21, 2010 - 01:23 AM

retiredbee2

What I like about these , or any other tank riders is that they can be posed nicely on the ground and other vehicles as well. More tank riders are very welcomed........Al

SEP 21, 2010 - 05:43 AM

AlanL

Totally agree, very useable and well posed figure set. 1st ever 1/35 plastic injection British/Commonwealth Tank Riders for NWE as is their set of British Desert Tank Riders. Plenly of moustaches in the British Army, both then and in my day, so no problems there. Absolutely cracking stuff from MiniArt. Al

SEP 21, 2010 - 06:50 AM

allycat

Not sure if it's my eyes, but I think the left hand figure (above the Miniart logo) may have a 'tash as well. But I'm not complaining. This set is full of potential. The more British and Commonwealth figures the better, with or without facial hair. If you don't like it...give them a shave TTFN Tom

SEP 21, 2010 - 09:27 AM

sapper159

I've still got my service issue 'tache, personally I think more troops should be issued with them when the leave training.

SEP 21, 2010 - 10:24 AM

RedwingNev

Yesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those blokes look like they'd be equally at home sat in the shade of a rather large french hedge

SEP 22, 2010 - 05:49 AM

captnenglish

I'm planning to use these guys for a Dunkirk scene.

SEP 23, 2010 - 02:17 PM

gatorbait

I can see using these guys in Korea as well. The Ukrainian companies are really hitting big. Speaking of 'staches ,if any of these guys ever decide to do Air Cav , there need to be a couple of WOs with serious handlebars . Some of those were amazing to behold. That NCO looks like a tough old bird and he earned his moustache

SEP 29, 2010 - 04:50 AM

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