From DaveD: Tanks, Tanks , Tanks - ‘Nam - (& Under Construction) - 85 points

 Ok so I kicked this challenge off with a little bit of metal , now it’s time for the proper heavy metal. Of course we think of ‘Nam as being grunts and choppers , less so tanks , so how many did I go for in 28mm  not just 1 oh no …two isn’t enough is it … so  3 shall be the number !

First up to boost the USMC are a couple of the wonderful limited edition M48A3 from Ged at Gringo40s . They are a mix of  resin and metal (tracks ,cupola and gun and a massive bag of stowage) . Overall a fine cast with a bit of extra model making skill required for the storage rail and baskets etc which I decided to make from brass rod instead of the provided 3D print resin bits as I thought they would be more sturdy .

I also switched out the decals to a set made by Star decals to give me different vehicle  options - they are a 1/72nd set nominally - but they do they job nicely 

 

I found the Commander in the ‘Nam bits box - I think he was from the The Assault Group

MartinC of this parish has a acquired a bunch of supply trucks /gun trucks over the summer , it’s time to run a convoy through the VC positions I reckon 

Infantry just for scale 

Next addition is for my small and soon to be growing Anzac forces . A rather fine Centurion V with an ever useful dozer blade. This is a mostly resin kit from Full Metal Miniatures . Nicely cast . Again I picked up a set of decals from Star (in 1/72nd but they look just fine) 

The Commander came with the kit along with the stowage 

                                                                      

Lads are all just for scale , and were completed last challenge , and will be added to this year .

Well I reckon that’s me until the festivities slow down . 

3 x 28mm Vehicles , and two half figure commanders = 65 points to my tally and the Never ending Cold War too (pretty sure almost everything in the do pile is for that 😂😂)

Now this may qualify for Under Construction as well - that damn dozer is really good at that along with the additions to the Anzac force coming along after this - so 20 pts for that too.

** edit - map updated  **

Cheers 

D

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Wow! You've been very industrious over the past few days, Dave! These tanks look fabulous. The colour and weathering look like they've rolled out of a newsreel. The brass rod additions are excellently done and the dozer bladed Centurion is just brilliant. I need one of those for both neighbourhood snow removal and perhaps the 'removal' of speeding vehicles going by our park. :)

Grand work Mr. D!

- Curt