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MiniArt - Now, A British AFV Crew
jimbrae
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 03:40 AM UTC
This will be MiniArt Ltd's third British AFV Crew and the first designed for NW Europe: 35078 - British Tank Crew. Details and Images of this Long-Awaited release, can be seen:
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AlanL
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 04:07 AM UTC
Oh happy days, finally some NWE plastic crew figures. Brillient news.
Just like their Desert Crew these are very welcome. I like the poses and the crew mounting, sitting on the vehicle.
Al
Just like their Desert Crew these are very welcome. I like the poses and the crew mounting, sitting on the vehicle.
Al
Outerarm
Joined: September 20, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 04:30 AM UTC
Some nice relaxed poses there -- MiniArt do seem to get some great character into their figures.
Cheers,
Ian
Cheers,
Ian
carabinier
Joined: May 07, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 04:49 AM UTC
What cracking looking figures cant wait to get a set (or two)
We are currently being spoiled with some quaility WW II British /Commonwealth sets long may it continue.
We are currently being spoiled with some quaility WW II British /Commonwealth sets long may it continue.
jjumbo
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 05:25 AM UTC
About bl**dy time, what a great looking set !!
With the various Shermans, Stuarts, Cromwell/Centaur, Challenger and other vehicle kits available, you have to wonder why it took so long for someone to do a set of British/Commonwealth for NW Europe ??
Good one MiniArt !!
Cheers Jim
jjumbo
With the various Shermans, Stuarts, Cromwell/Centaur, Challenger and other vehicle kits available, you have to wonder why it took so long for someone to do a set of British/Commonwealth for NW Europe ??
Good one MiniArt !!
Cheers Jim
jjumbo
AlanL
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 08:19 AM UTC
Right now that the excitement had died down a bit, some thoughts.
Not sure about the right armd on the sitting commander in the cupola. Looks OK in the pic but I would have thought his free arm would be steadying him in the turret.
I like the crewnman climbing up to the drivers hatch. He is modeled on a large hatched Sherman, will his had extend to grasp a small hatch?
The standing tanker in the leather jerkin looks quite imposing, I would like to see an additional arm maybe holding a pair of binos, or one hand cupped to his mouth shouting.
It's good to see a mix of denims and BD. Really great to see these come along. Hoepfully the wounded soldiers aren't too far behind
Al
Not sure about the right armd on the sitting commander in the cupola. Looks OK in the pic but I would have thought his free arm would be steadying him in the turret.
I like the crewnman climbing up to the drivers hatch. He is modeled on a large hatched Sherman, will his had extend to grasp a small hatch?
The standing tanker in the leather jerkin looks quite imposing, I would like to see an additional arm maybe holding a pair of binos, or one hand cupped to his mouth shouting.
It's good to see a mix of denims and BD. Really great to see these come along. Hoepfully the wounded soldiers aren't too far behind
Al
markhall
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 08:27 AM UTC
Is it me or are they wear a holster that was not used in NW europe in 44-45. Which is a pity.
It seem that no one seem to check these thing before they produce a kit
It seem that no one seem to check these thing before they produce a kit
AlanL
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 09:29 AM UTC
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Is it me or are they wear a holster that was not used in NW europe in 44-45. Which is a pity.
It seem that no one seem to check these thing before they produce a kit
Good point the long thigh strap was phased out in 41/42 and replaced by the shortend version hung on the belt. This in turn was superceeded by the standard holster by the time they landed in Normandy.
I dare say there are exceptions but most tankers would have been wearing the standard bullet pouch and hoster combination by then I would think.
AL.
jjumbo
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 09:35 AM UTC
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Not sure about the right armd on the sitting commander in the cupola. Looks OK in the pic but I would have thought his free arm would be steadying him in the turret.
Hey Al,
I wonder if maybe he's designed to sit in a hatch of a Cromwell or Churchill
Will have to wait and see if he'll fit !
Still a great set, really looking forward to this one !!!
Cheers
jjumbo
AlanL
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 09:46 AM UTC
Hi John,
Can't say, the angle of the arm just looks wrong if he's meant to be in a moving vehicle.
Have to wait and see what comes out. It's a good point about the holsters though, they need a mix lol, lol.
Al
Can't say, the angle of the arm just looks wrong if he's meant to be in a moving vehicle.
Have to wait and see what comes out. It's a good point about the holsters though, they need a mix lol, lol.
Al
05Sultan
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 11:56 AM UTC
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Hi John,
Can't say, the angle of the arm just looks wrong if he's meant to be in a moving vehicle.
Have to wait and see what comes out. It's a good point about the holsters though, they need a mix lol, lol.
Al
Canadian Staghound,maybe? good poses all I think. If really troubling, I'm sure there's another arm around here somewhere.........hmm,where did it go?
Cheers!
Rick
jimbrae
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 08:42 PM UTC
I've just mailed MiniArt with details about the holster. Here's an image of the LATER one:
airborne1
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2009 - 12:05 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextIs it me or are they wear a holster that was not used in NW europe in 44-45. Which is a pity.
It seem that no one seem to check these thing before they produce a kit
Good point the long thigh strap was phased out in 41/42 and replaced by the shortend version hung on the belt. This in turn was superceeded by the standard holster by the time they landed in Normandy.
I dare say there are exceptions but most tankers would have been wearing the standard bullet pouch and hoster combination by then I would think.
AL.
I think you''l find the holsters had been used by polish tank crews.
Page 80 ,Road to Berlin by George Forty has got the top image of a polish tank crew member wearing that holster.Entering Pommeroy.
Great to see miniart bring out 5 figures with good scale detail.
I'm up for this one .
Cheers
Michael
jimbrae
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2009 - 01:03 AM UTC
I've had a response from the company. Unfortunately, it's a little late as the masters and moulds are done - so they WON'T be able to make the correction. The good news is that the correction WILL be a simple one - just cover over the leg strap and position the (seperate) holster below the belt... 
Jamesite
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2009 - 01:47 AM UTC
No complaints from me here!
Just what we commonwealth modellers have wanted for so long!
Thank you miniart!
Not bothered about the holsters, its an easy fix, and I can imagine officers holding on to their original equipment and being a bit sentimental. The reason these holsters were changed though is apparently they had a habit of catching on hatches and the like when escaping - far from ideal.
The poses are a little relaxed for my tastes, but no doubt i'll be using them for conversions anyway!
James
Just what we commonwealth modellers have wanted for so long!
Thank you miniart!
Not bothered about the holsters, its an easy fix, and I can imagine officers holding on to their original equipment and being a bit sentimental. The reason these holsters were changed though is apparently they had a habit of catching on hatches and the like when escaping - far from ideal.
The poses are a little relaxed for my tastes, but no doubt i'll be using them for conversions anyway!
James
AlanL
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2009 - 01:56 AM UTC
Hi Guys,
Yes, a minor fix, I am sure they can correct it for the next lot !!
This will be the first set of British plastic tankers for how long? Very welcome.
Never say never
Al
Yes, a minor fix, I am sure they can correct it for the next lot !!
This will be the first set of British plastic tankers for how long? Very welcome.
Never say never
Al
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