Darren Baker takes a look at the second figure release from Gecko Models in the form of a World War 2 British MG Team Marching (N.W. Europe) in 1/35th scale.

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Outside of pouches for the Thompson drum magazine there were no pouches usually issued specifically for submachine guns. The standard pattern 37 pouch was designed to carry bren gun pouches and worked well for the stick clips of submachine guns like the Sten.

But what is up with the helmets in that box top painting? Look like some kind of caricature one sees in comic books.

when the Sten first came into use its magazines were too long for the universal pouch. A new pouch -the Mk 3 went into production which was an extra half an inch long. Given the differences in 1/35 pouches on the market I'm not sure how one could tell if the kit pouches are correct.


info from Karkee web website

There was a seven pocket magazine holder issued specifically for the Sten but only to Paras as far as I know

Very interesting and useful set Darren and easily adapted to ordinary infantry on patrol either early or late war with a switch in weapons.
The leather jerkins are a nice touch

I'm not up opn what an MG squad's equipment was but would they have had a bren gun?

I have not been able to find specific information on that subject, but it would make sense to have a Bren as support and when on the move due to the time it takes to bring the Vickers into action.

I think the artist has exaggerated the light glare on the helmet sides. The light spot has blended into the white of the background making the helmets look too conical.

The pouches that I own had extra seams around the bottom about a half inch up. Always wondered why they looked like someone sewed extensions into them. Guess that explains that.

The Vickers team consisted of 6 men, a crew of 4 (Gun Commander, Gunner, Loader, Ammunition Bearer) and 2 of them were in reserve. I suppose they carried Lee Enfields as personal weapons. The brengun was manned by a gunner and a helper and operated in an infantry section.

In any case this looks like a nice set of figures and equipment.

Kind regards, Jan