My Honey Attacked Me..... (1 Viewer)

I received mine yesterday (1/299). I was trying to pull it out with some force from the styrofoam and then notice the screws on the bottom. I'm glad everything is in one piece and I didn't break it. I'm ready for some different types of tanks.
 
I got mine yesterday 9/299 and I really like it. It's the first Figarti piece I have bought I also ordered one of the P40's. I am really starting to like their stuff.

Bill Sager
 
RWFigarti said:
Good Idea Guys,

If anyone can send me a some reference to what the unit flag may look like and also color, I will make some to send along with ring replacements. I plan to send a small batch of ring replacements to Treefrog and Hobby Bunker for collectors who may have missing parts. Also, I will be sending a large box of BAND-AID to them as well for those wounded!!!!!:D Just some advise, "Be Careful Out There", these are not toys.

Rick
RWFigarti
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Rick,

Here's the kind of flag that would be attached to the antenna. I saw this on other pictures on the web as well. I, for one, don't think it's necessary but if you're going to make it sign me up.
 

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Thanks Brad for the image on flags, I don't know if you know that the Free French M3 that we are putting out was also used in Viet Nam in the early days of that war. We also have another version of the Stuart which Steven saw that was used by the Chinese in Burma 1945.

Rick
RWFigarti
 
RWFigarti said:
...We also have another version of the Stuart which Steven saw that was used by the Chinese in Burma 1945 ...
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Picture of Chinese Stuart tank posted in "Pictures of Figarti's Show Table" thread.:)
 
RWFigarti said:
Thanks Brad for the image on flags, I don't know if you know that the Free French M3 that we are putting out was also used in Viet Nam in the early days of that war. We also have another version of the Stuart which Steven saw that was used by the Chinese in Burma 1945.

Rick
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Rick,

I asked Shannon about this and they said they were going to contact you but is that Free French tank one used in North Africa (Tunisia) or Europe, or both. That Free French Stuart would have probably fared better in Vietnam (it being small) than N. Africa. Did the Viet Minh have tanks?
 
Hi Brad,

The Free French we are launching was used in North Africa, but later on brought to Viet Nam by the French. But the Stuart was never a tank to speak much of so maybe that is a reason we (the west) lost the war in Viet Nam.

Rick
RWFigarti
 
Rick,

Initially it was a big hit in North Africa because of its quickness. Unfortunately, the thin skin nullified its advantages.

I glued on the piece that came off and I got to tell you this is one fantastic tank. It's a great piece and a welcome addition to Eighth Army. I'm looking forward to the crew. That will really complement this tank although by its own it would be wonderful. Thanks again.

I would love to see you make some other North African British, German and Italian motorized vehicles.
 
Brad, what did you and others think of the size compared to your K/C vehicles. Seems to fit in pretty well considering it's scale....Michael
 
I think it does although I don't think a K & C figure works too well. What I would like to find out are the actual dimensions of a Honey and a Matilda to see how they look in real life.
 
I was watching the History International Channel last night. They had a 30 minute show about the conflict in North Africa during WWII. They showed a quick clip of a column of 5 or 6 British M3's moving through the desert near Tobruk. It looked (in black and white of course) almost as if the Frgarti tanks were there instead.

Brad, they had the same flag makers on their antenna that you have referred to and posted a picture of. Your research was right on the money.

Small antenna flags are easily home made, just get some paper (heavy bond is best), color it with the paint you want, size it (only double the size and remember to use a two-sided version as it will fold in half and wrap around the antenna), and wrap it around the antenna with enough white glue to hold it together without having the edges curl apart. Michael
 
If you have some kind of red sticker just cut out a diamond and fold in half on the atenna.
 
:) Hello Rick! I have to give you my Opinion, although I didn't Buy your HONEY Tank yet? But, I would Agree with Brad, and other N. Africa Collector's, since you're making a Few Tanks, Would you considser to make ITALIAN M-13/40 ---AB-41-ITALIAN AMOURED CAR----SEMOVENTE 40-75/18Self Propelled Tank? Also, A Larger MATILDA II/III Tank,also, MKIII-CRUSADER TANK, and M-3 GRANT TANK, ALL A bIT Larger than 1/32nd Scale Size?
 
1) The little antenna flags are usually referred to as pennants - just like on a lance in the old days. Various colors, shapes and positions could be used as a unit indicator. I imagine you have to have a reference on your particular unit to see what the practice was.

2) The "new" version of the Stuart is titled as M3A3. It's basically the same guts as the earlier machine in a welded, sloped hull and with a new turret (basically the same as the M5A1's turret). The M3A3 was produced for Lend-Lease, the US military did not employ them. The Free French had quite a few, and they had several versions of unit markings. British forces also used some M3A3s in Normandy and later in Europe some had their 37mm turrets removed and served as tracked recon vehicles.

3) The Stuart was admired by British forces in the desert for its rapid movement and mechanical reliability. It had three major weaknesses; relatively thin, riveted armor, lack of a high explosive projectile, and poor British tactics that allowed the Germans to maximize these weaknesses.

4) Since Mr. Figarti is making the M3A3, maybe we will get an M5A1? This uses the same basic turret as the M3A3, and could use some of the suspension parts. That way we could have a US tank that served from Normandy to the end of the war (although many were replaced with M24s in 1945). How about it, can we have an M5A1?

Gary Binder
 
The Honey used the equivalent of a 2 pounder and had a top speed of around 40 mph. However, at the Second Battle of Alamein, the Germans used some captured Honeys.
 
jazzeum said:
I also don't see where the cable goes. Can somebody post a photo of how it's supposed to look or connect. That would be very helpful.
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I too do not know where the tow cable is to be stowed or attached to the tank, other than in the towing position using the C-rings. It has been two days now since I got my tank and I still can not determine how to display the tow cable. I have looked at all the various web page pictures (they basically are the same picture) and they do not show how the cable is displayed. Perhaps Rick (Figarti) can responsed to both Brad's and my question.:confused: Michael
 
Originally Posted by jazzeum
I also don't see where the cable goes. Can somebody post a photo of how it's supposed to look or connect. That would be very helpful.

On the rear nub where my missing ring went, I pot one loop through that, draped the cable up and over attached it through the ring to the right of the hull machine gun. It would not reach to a front tread ring...I stink as to photo posting here.........if folks really want a look, I can beg someone else to post picture...Michael
 
Honey, here's where the cable goes:
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Rear view of Honey - yeah baby:
 
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