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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 09:12 PM UTC
Vulcan Scale Models, who brought out a 2-Pounder AT Gun, have, after a gap of a number of months, just announced a crew for it. The New figure set is: 56002: British 2 Pounder Gun Crew - North Africa. The News report can be seen:


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AlanL
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Posted: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 09:42 PM UTC

More welcome news for the Allies, I'm glad to see this figure set coming along. The figures look pretty good and I take Jim's point about the order of dress. However, I note the commander is in long trousers whilst the crew are in shorts and that's a nice touch, so a bit of variety there.

Good for them for following up on the origial release with a crew adding a lot more options to the finished kit.

Al
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Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 10:29 AM UTC
.....and change those helmets for something of the right size. Too small at present, look more like a "seaside hat" than a helmet.

Alan
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Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 10:38 AM UTC

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.....and change those helmets for something of the right size. Too small at present, look more like a "seaside hat" than a helmet.

Alan



Hi Alan,

Small details lol, lol. I do like the stance of the commander, nice natural looking pose. The gunner and the loader look OK too, nothing I can see that couldn't be fixed. Looks like they are wearing Bombay Bloomers by the length of the shorts.

Al
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Posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 10:54 AM UTC
Is there anyone in the US that carries Vulcan? I'd like to get the 2pdr and crew, but all I can find are overseas vendors.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 11:22 AM UTC
Greatmodels has the 2 pdr in stock. The figures aren't out yet.

Chris "toadman" Hughes
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Posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 03:35 PM UTC
Thanks, Chris!
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