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Grant Canal Defence Light
RotorHead67
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Posted: Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 03:09 PM UTC


Cheers

Al
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Alan:
. Still posted on point. Observing Thru LRAS, and taking notes. The build is progressing well. You give me the urge
to dig out my same conv kit and build mine now.Hang in there
Cheers & Salute
AlanL
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Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 04:54 AM UTC
Hi Marcus,

Nice Lee CDL. I don't have a donor kit for the Lee but a Matilda CDL would be nice some time.

Hi Todd,

Thanks, glad you're enjoying the build. Nice simple conversion, but you need a good razor saw for the base removal.

Cheers

Al
steph2102
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Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 05:08 AM UTC
hello,
ALAN, great job, but why the same decorations for two CDL?
I see that is more loved the CDL
cordially steph
AlanL
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Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 05:31 AM UTC
Hi Steph,

The Grant CDL was first used in NWE during the Rhine Crossing. 24 were brought back into service and issued to B Squadron 49 APC Regt. Originally there were 3 CDL Regiments that landed in Normandy in August 44. Of those brought back into service, 12 were deployed in a diversionary fire support role and 12 at the actual crossing points. The Remainder having been're-tired' in October 44 as it was felt there would be no use for them and the crews were needed else where.

Hence the similar markings.




Cheers

Al




steph2102
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Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 06:09 AM UTC
I understand, thank you for the info and the photo that I ignored
steph
AlanL
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Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 10:29 PM UTC
Hi folks,

Well I finished adding the paint and decals a while ago, just forgot to post an update.



Cheers

Al
darreng
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Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 11:04 PM UTC
Looks great Alan.
panzerserra
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 02:58 AM UTC
Very good, Alan...nice job !!!

AlanL
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Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 11:02 PM UTC
Hi Darren and Marcus,

Thanks, at some point it will be getting a little dirty to match it's mate.

Cheers

Al
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