Favorite WWII N. Africa Vehicle (1 Viewer)

[WesternOutlaw]

It may have not been the best tank but one of my favorite paint jobs.

Great shot! I like this one myself.


M3 Grant Cruiser by Western Outlaw, on Flickr

 

[Desertkiwi]

Sweet...I'd like to see a new release of the Matilda.

Its long over due Oz mate.

I've just finish reading about a handful of Matilda's used on Crete during the invasion.

Would love to see K&C re-release this gem, even if it was only a limited edition release.

 

[Desertkiwi]

It may have not been the best tank but one of my favorite paint jobs.


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Cheers

A truly outstanding photograph, highlighting an excellent model and figures.:salute::

 

[OzDigger]

Its long over due Oz mate.

I've just finish reading about a handful of Matilda's used on Crete during the invasion.

Would love to see K&C re-release this gem, even if it was only a limited edition release.

Let's hope it's on Andy's re-do list. I almost purchased their old Matilda set recently but remembered it was a bit small for 1/30 scale, fingers crossed for an updated version.

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Sweet...I'd like to see a new release of the Matilda.

Hi Matt, I'd love to add a Matilda to by British 8th collection, but there's one more that I've been waiting on for several years...

Bogart's Sahara Lulu Belle


In Search of Lulubelle by Western Outlaw, on Flickr

 

[wwiibuff]

A US M3 Lee would be great if Andy would make a new one... in the meantime the British Grant will have to suffice and is a nice model

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Awesome picture Duke! The M3 Grant Cruiser is a heavy, solid model.


Desert Outpost (7): Grant by Western Outlaw, on Flickr

 

[Louis Badolato]

How about a K&C Wood 8th Army Sherman in Caunter Camouflage with shell damage (one of 2 ever made)? Photo courtesy of Kevin Elliott (Panda1gen):

 

[ivanmoe]

How about a K&C Wood 8th Army Sherman in Caunter Camouflage with shell damage (one of 2 ever made)? Photo courtesy of Kevin Elliott (Panda1gen):

Simply amazing that something like that could be carved out of a block of wood. REAL treasure there, Louis!

-Moe

 

[Louis Badolato]

Simply amazing that something like that could be carved out of a block of wood. REAL treasure there, Louis!

-Moe

Andy custom made it for me. I hadn't been able to locate one of the 1996 British Shermans (depicted below - I've since managed to buy two), and I was not thrilled with IWJ11 (first polystone Sherman), and I pestered my good friend Andy to custom make me a wood version of IWJ11. Andy eventually gave in, and, after a six month delay from the Philippine factory Andy commissioned to make five of these wood Shermans, the first of these vehicles arrived. It was an exact duplicate in wood of the Iwo-Sherman, with the box and three gas cans on the rear. The only real improvement, other than the gun elevating, was the perfectly detailed bogie wheels and tracks. The turret hatch didn’t open, and the tank did not come with a machine gun mounted on the back of the turret. I paid $300 for the vehicle. One of the other four wood Iwo-Shermans found its way into the hands of a dealer I knew. In 2001, Andy sent me a photograph of a Desert outpost diorama in his office. On this diorama was the one of a kind early production (made in Vietnam, I believe) primitive wood Sherman painted in 8th Army “Caunter” camouflage and 7th Armored Division markings with shell damage mentioned above. I offered Andy virtually anything he wanted for this one of a kind vehicle to no avail. Finally, I asked Andy if he would repaint another wood Sherman as an identical shell damaged 8th Army Sherman, and Andy agreed to do so. I purchased the other wood Iwo Sherman from the dealer, shipped it back to Andy, and obtained the only (beautiful) shell damaged 8th Army Sherman K&C ever sold.

 

[PolarBear]

For me it has to be this little 250 halftrack. Robin.

Rommel has a Sheepish Grin on his face? Well he can always serve lamb stew to the troops^&grin

Very nicely done scene Robin:salute:::salute:::salute:::salute:::salute::

 

[villagehorse]

Rommel has a Sheepish Grin on his face? Well he can always serve lamb stew to the troops^&grin

Very nicely done scene Robin:salute:::salute:::salute:::salute:::salute::

Yes the caption I have used before is, 'The Fox amongst the sheep'. Cheers Randy. Robin.

 

[Desertkiwi]

Andy custom made it for me. I hadn't been able to locate one of the 1996 British Shermans (depicted below - I've since managed to buy two), and I was not thrilled with IWJ11 (first polystone Sherman), and I pestered my good friend Andy to custom make me a wood version of IWJ11. Andy eventually gave in, and, after a six month delay from the Philippine factory Andy commissioned to make five of these wood Shermans, the first of these vehicles arrived. It was an exact duplicate in wood of the Iwo-Sherman, with the box and three gas cans on the rear. The only real improvement, other than the gun elevating, was the perfectly detailed bogie wheels and tracks. The turret hatch didn’t open, and the tank did not come with a machine gun mounted on the back of the turret. I paid $300 for the vehicle. One of the other four wood Iwo-Shermans found its way into the hands of a dealer I knew. In 2001, Andy sent me a photograph of a Desert outpost diorama in his office. On this diorama was the one of a kind early production (made in Vietnam, I believe) primitive wood Sherman painted in 8th Army “Caunter” camouflage and 7th Armored Division markings with shell damage mentioned above. I offered Andy virtually anything he wanted for this one of a kind vehicle to no avail. Finally, I asked Andy if he would repaint another wood Sherman as an identical shell damaged 8th Army Sherman, and Andy agreed to do so. I purchased the other wood Iwo Sherman from the dealer, shipped it back to Andy, and obtained the only (beautiful) shell damaged 8th Army Sherman K&C ever sold.

Great post Louis!

A desert Sherman (excluding the Israeli model) is well over due and I recall Andy being bugged repeatedly by us ANZACs for him to produce one, when visiting down under.

In response Andy would always give you that mischievous smile of his and with that wee Scottish twinkle in his eye, say 'never say never' lads.^&grin

 

[Pauck]

Bf-1209F-4 Marseille

One of my favorite AK pieces is AK071(SL) Hauptmann Hans-Jochen Marseille Bf-109F-4, III./JG27

 

[BHogan]

How about a K&C Wood 8th Army Sherman in Caunter Camouflage with shell damage (one of 2 ever made)? Photo courtesy of Kevin Elliott (Panda1gen):

Great piece! I'd love to see K&C do a desert Sherman in Eighth Army colours.

Brendan

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Re: Bf-1209F-4 Marseille

One of my favorite AK pieces is AK071(SL) Hauptmann Hans-Jochen Marseille Bf-109F-4, III./JG27
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That it is a nice one Pauck. I have it displayed in my curio:


King & Country North Africa Collection by Western Outlaw, on Flickr

 

[joesgis]

Oh man, I can't pick just one...too many classics. The EA103 Brit Stuart might be my favorite if I had to pick only one. It's either that or the SL AK Tiger w/ its amazing figures. Other favorites are: EA115 LRDG jeep, EA059 Aussie Carro Armato, EA029 Crusader, AK040 Panzer IV, and IF014 Italian Carro Armato.

Joe

 

[joesgis]

How about a K&C Wood 8th Army Sherman in Caunter Camouflage with shell damage (one of 2 ever made)? Photo courtesy of Kevin Elliott (Panda1gen):

Now that is fantastic! I've never seen that one before.

Joe

 

[joesgis]

The short barrel Panzer IV with 5 man crew

That's a fine choice and a great photo.

Joe

 

[joesgis]

Lots to choose from, but I think this is my favorite:

Hard to argue with that one! (AK020)

Joe