Hi chaps
I am trying to build a Sherman 111 from the Sherwood Rangers, C Squadron, 8Th Armoured Brigade,
What I need are the tank markings or if you know of one, the decal set I couls use.
Any help would be great.
They served in NW Europe after D day.
Cheers
Tony

Tony,

The 8th Armoured Brigade, unit insignia was a red fox head on a yellow background (some references have black on yellow) and was originally derived from the 10th Armoured Division sign which the brigade was attached to. The web site below shows one interpretation. But the actual insignia applied to vehicles would appear to be much more simplified and stylised.

http://www.warlinks.com/armour/8th_armoured/index.html

The Arm of Service/Tactical markings for the Nottinghamshire Yeommanry (the Sherwood Rangers) in Normandy was a white '996' on a red square with a white bar on the bottom. Some photo's seem to indicate the Unit and Tactical signs were combined into one marking.

C Squadron tactical markings for the junior regiment would normally of been a blue circle. I would of thought that any specific lower level Troop and individual tank markings will be hard to come by, I would of thought, without trawling through some photos.

Skytrex have some 8th Brigade Unit Marking decals and Squadron markings in their 1/35 scale range (British Divisional Signs Set 1 (Ref No : AD50)) and (British Tank Markings AD52)
http://www.skytrex.com/

I had a quick look through the Archer Fine Transfers but found no 8th armoured Brigade Unit markings, though they have squadron level markings. (Set No : AR35086BL)
http://www.archertransfers.com/BritishAFV.html

I could see nothing at the Fingerprint Designs site.

I hope this is of some help

All the best.

Chris

Chris
Many thanks for the links and the information. These are exactly whar I am looking for.
I have tried very hard to find pictures on the 'net, even mailed the regiment (no reply) but have had no luck at all.
Thanks again.
Tony

Tony,

I have some Brit regimental markings from various kits over the years. When you narrow down everything you are looking for and have some photos, let me know and I'll see if I have anything for you.

Gary

Thanks Gary.
That is very kind of you.
I will mail you in a few days when I have it all together.
Cheers
Tony

Tony,
I can make up a set of decals for you for a very reasonable price. Drop me a line: [email protected]
Regards,
Georg Eyerman
Decalcomaniacs!

Here is the sign as apllied to captured tanks...........

That's a terrific photo. Gives me an idea of size.
Thanks

Tony

Do you know if this Tiger was actually used by 8th Armoured Brigade?

Cheers
Kevin

Kevin,
are you looking for another excuse to build yet another tank ???


Tony

Hello Tony,

No not build. I'd never go back to the dark side. But it gives me an excuse to get one of those Tigers I built years ago out of big box in the corner and re-mark it. :-)

Cheers
Kevin

Briefly, before it was shipped to the UK-where it disappeared!

You know that big box in the corner I mentioned earlier...............

Cheers
Kevin

That last pic of the Tiger is a beauty !