Moving forward with the British Expeditionnary Force, this week I present a tray full of early tanks. First, 7 dreaded Matilda IIs, the "Tiger I" of 1940. The models are from GHQ. The BEF had two camouflage patterns for their tank, and this one is khaki/dark green.
Now, a squadron of 10 Cruiser Mk.I (A-9), easy recognizable with their twin MG turrets at the front of the hull. The blue triangles indicate that these vehicles are part of the 1st squadron of the 3rd regiment. Also note that the road wheels of different sizes are similar to those on the Valentine tank. The camouflage is of the second pattern, mixing khaki and light green. I really like this combination, it has a kind of "vintage" feeling. Models are from GHQ.
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Now, a squadron of Cruiser Mk.II (A-10), sporting the same boxy turrets as the A-9 while the MG turrets were removed. The blue square signals that this is the 2nd Squadron. Models are from GHQ.
Finally, a squadron of Cruiser Mk.III (A-13), with the angled turret and large road wheels familiar to wargamers of early WW2. This time, models are from CinC, which means the guns on these models are tiny and brittle and the hull features less details, which makes the camouflage pattern more apparent. The blue circle means that these tanks are part of the 3rd squadron.
Points claimed:
- 37x 6mm vehicles at 2 points each = 74 points
Total = 74 points
Thanks for reading!***
Another fine 6mm treat for us Sylvain! Once more, you have done excellent work on these small tanks. Not only is the painting of the figures excellent, but the quality of the basework does so much to at once set them AND make them "pop" a bit. It is am excellent combination.
While I love the Matildas in particular, I do find that 95% of the British early-war armour was just...so awful...but hey, that's what they rolled with! And these all look terrific. Also, I agree completely re: the CinC vs. GHQ...quality wise, there is no comparison, but sometimes you need to go with what you can get to...
Inspiring stuff Sylvain, this will help motivate me to turn to small smaller-scale projects of my own!
GregB
These look fantastic. Your basing always makes each unit come alive. I’d love to see a shot of these on the table. Very well done!
ReplyDeleteSplendid painting and basing on these teeny tiny tanks!
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These are a great Wednesday club submission Sylvain. The basing and markings are superb. I love the Tiger of 1940, can they keep it running? Well done.
ReplyDeleteVery nice work. Love these early tanks. So interesting.
ReplyDeleteGreat early war Brit armour Sylvain. It's going to look gorgeous on the tabletop.
ReplyDeleteThe early British tanks are great (if mostly also rather awful), and these models look very good Sylvain!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant work Sylvain!
ReplyDeleteLoving this early war armour, and the little dioramas that you create
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice job! Love minitanks, and yours are great!
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