Darren Baker takes a look at a little gem from Bronco Models, the M22 Locust Airborne Tank (British Version).

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Thanks!

Nice review Darren, have been looking forward to the M22.

Good review, Darren. Thanks. Looking forward to this one.

I do love the full length run of tracks!

But will wait for the American version kit.














~ Jeff

What's the difference between the two versions? and which seen post war service in the mid-east?

Chris it was most likely the ones in British service as they were given away after the war.

Strangely enough I was just about to post a new thread to tell people about this new kit as I haven't seen it mentioned on here before.

Obviously I don't need to now. Looks a nice kit but I wouldn't mind seeing the Hamilcar done in plastic too.

Not an expert but one difference would definitely be the rocket launchers on the side of the turret.

Maybe someone who knows more will chime in.










~ Jeff

Jeff I believe they are smoke dischargers. I have noted that the one at Bovington Tank Museum and the one pictured in this thread have brush guards for the lights but period pictures do not show this feature.

The Brit version has larger tow shackles, front and rear to aid in tying it down in the glider.This was missed when the kit was first released , parts have now been added and I believe there is new box art coming to reflect that .
See review on PMMS

Thanks for that Jim; I believe that is the reason for the corrections which I noted in the review and relates to the "G" sprue now included I believe.

As I mentined in the review the brush guards are included as PE items if you wish to add them.

This is an interesting Development. I have a few pics of the Bovington example which I think are already up in walkabouts.



Another excellent addition to the Allied range.

Al

you should note that the Bovington Locust is actually a US vehicle painted in British 6AARR markings so don't be confused by the presents of head light guards and smaller tow lugs, these are not British Locust features.
Cheers

Thanks Terry,

I read your build review as well which is very helpful.

Cheers

Al