Early Xmas Present from Masterbox: Vickers HMG

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 12:59 AM UTC

Masterbox Ltd. have just sent us the first images of their latest W.i.P. - covering a subject which we've been needing in Styrene for a VERY long time

For Allied (and particularly) Commonwealth enthusiasts, one of the 'Holy-Grails' has long been an affordable Vickers HMG and crew. Now, as promised, Masterbox has sent us the first images of this long-awaited subject.

The initial intention is to provide the gun, two crew and a couple of German casualties. This may change later!

As can be seen, the crew in this set are in Desert gear - with a model of the gun being available, this will lead to future sets in NW Europe etc.

So, fo the moment, these are the INITIAL images.

Out thanks, once again, to Alexander for the VERY welcome Update!

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Comments

exer

I like them too but they got very close to the MG before getting hit didn't they ? Perhaps a set of casualties on their own. Most companies who produce American Civil War figures produce dead and dying figures but there are very few in 1/35 scale.

DEC 14, 2010 - 08:56 AM

Banshee3Actual

Is it me or does the Tommy Helmets on the gun crew look more like Bowler hats? they seem to small for the heads in brim length. Also the hands of the gunner. The forefingers wrapped around the spade grip top to avoid being smashed by the cocking handle as it reciprocated. The Index fingers lifted the safety up while the thumbs pushed in the Trigger button.

DEC 14, 2010 - 05:44 PM

Hederstierna

I see dead people..... And I love it. Thank you MB Jacob

DEC 16, 2010 - 01:33 AM

AlanL

for reference:

DEC 16, 2010 - 04:05 AM

jimbrae

Thanks Al Once again, the Ribbed barrel comes into the mix. That flash-supressor also keeps changing with ever image

DEC 16, 2010 - 06:51 AM

AlanL

Hi Jim, http://www.vickersmachinegun.org.uk/ Lots of data in the link. The guns were modified over time and you see early WW1 examples being used especially in the desert but you have the right info up. If I was them I'd do 2 one ribbed for NA and one not for NWW with the late flash suressor, jacket and dial sight. In the example show in the WIP some of the parts seem a bit large so hopefully they will scale them down a bit. This is a brillient development. Al

DEC 16, 2010 - 07:13 AM

Gunner-steve

Great news. The Vickers has been sadly lacking in plastic. I'll take at least two to start with, one for an LRDG Chev that has been in the pile for some time and might do a vickers carrier with the other.

DEC 16, 2010 - 10:20 AM

jimbrae

Of course another possibility is that the Vickers could also be produced in its transport mode. Firstly, to produce a Machine Gun section moving up on foot. Secondly, to provide 'stowage' for the Universal Carrier. Going with the M1912 would also open up a future possibility for WWI figures - something which is REALLY needed!

DEC 16, 2010 - 09:03 PM

AlanL

Very true. Al

DEC 17, 2010 - 03:09 AM

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