Alan McNeilly takes a look at the Bren Carrier from Resicast and shares with us his review of it.

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wow 8cylinder I thought it was powerd by a 6 bedford kit looks great big improvment over tamyia aaa the smell of fresh resin

Hi Charles,

It's the original Bren Carrier, the old Tamiya kit is the Universal, the next stage in development if you like. Resicast do some fine upgrades for it.

I just love this vehicle.

Al

Nifty review, Al. Is this a stand-alone kit? Seems like it would be easier that way than "improving" the Tamiya Universal carrier.

But I should ask you, which of all these vehicles builds up into the coolest-looking kit? If I was going to build only one, which should it be??

Hi Bill,

Yes, a stand along full resin kit. Both this one and the Scout Carrier might be the most interesting, but the conversions are cool too so pick you setting and take you're pick.

Cheers

Al

Actually, I was hoping you'd do that for me, Mate.

Some of the ones I've seen have tarp tops and MGs in them. Full of all sorts of mischief.

Hi Bill,

an impossible task . Do you want a full resin kit or a conversion?

Would you like early war or mid to late?

Best advice Bill is to choose a picture you like the look of and build on that. The resin kits are more challenging, at least for me, but the conversion sets are equally good.

If cost isn't an issue then start with the Bren Carrier No 2 Mk 1, if you like it then follow it with the Scout Carrier Mk I, Universal Carrier Mk I (all 3 are full resin kits), Universal Carrier Mk 2 (3 versions Possible) MG Carrrier (could be early or late), Mortar Carrrier, AOP Carrrier, Deep Wading Carrier(all conversions) and then finish on the T16 (full resin kit)

By the time you get through those the Windsor should have been released.

The first two have the open end engine so might be the most interesting.

I know you been contemplating one for a while now, just go for what you fancy.

Al

Al, I could SWEAR you did a review of one with a tarp on it somewhere....



I only plan to build one, so price isn't a factor-- get the best kit.

I like the Scout, but the photos are very small. Is there a place with more detailed ones?

And do I need the stowage sets, too?

Hi Bill,

This was a home made job with left over bits.

Get the basic Tamiya Bren carrier, a set of tracks form Resicast. Make or ask Graham for a set of brackets form the Deep Wading Set and put your own stowage as necessary of get a set of stowage you like.

The tarp is paper tissue and the frame brass rod.

The rest was just imagination. This was one of two older kits I played around with a bit based on a picture I'd seen on IWM, so very cost effective.



Al

It's a masterpiece in miniature, Al.

I'll see if I can pick up a UC at Mosquitocon this Saturday. Older Tamiya kits turn up at shows all the time. Do you recommend one over another?

Hi Bill,

Thanks,

No, either would do, but you may prefer one set of figuers from the other.

Al

Al, my Tamiya figures go into the trash or I give them away, LOL. It's all about the vehicle here. Thanks for guiding me through this. I'll be watching for a UC tomorrow.

Hi Bill,

If you don't want the crew send them to me lol, lol,


Al

Al, I struck out at MosquitoCon (though did get an EW Jagdpanther, T-34/85 w Bed Spring Armor and the Gen 2 pontoon bridge German infantry.

But if I run down a UC, I'll gladly give you the figures.

Cheers Bill.

Al