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It's a terrific idea for a layout corner or bigger. I have a model military vehicle fleet with tank transporters made with 'Base' models Leyland 6whl chassis and Thorneycroft cab and handmade gooseneck trailers. Trouble is I have modern & WW2  Allied & Axis vehicles. You can't go past a Tiger or a Saladin!

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It's a terrific idea for a layout corner or bigger. I have a model military vehicle fleet with tank transporters made with 'Base' models Leyland 6whl chassis and Thorneycroft cab and handmade gooseneck trailers. Trouble is I have modern & WW2  Allied & Axis vehicles. You can't go past a Tiger or a Saladin!

 

Do Bovington have a tank transporter, then you could run almost anything...

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Over the weekend I obtained three military 00 scale models. Two, A Sultan ACV and a FV432 APC are from a company called 'Combat Ready' and are one piece solid resin castings including tracks, at £5 each will make good loads for Warwells. The other is a diecast Saxon APC from Tiny of Hong Kong. This is finished in UN white livery with all markings, an excellent model if a bit pricy at £21.

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Been working on a project for the corner of a layout my Dad is building. After seeing an article in Model Rail a few years back and some more information occassionally turning up in more recent issues I decided to have a go at turning a disused corner of the layout into a bustling MOD yard.

 

First part of the project is the vehicles I had in mind. I don't have a definitive fixed time period but aiming for late 80's to late 90's which gives me some scope. I apologise in advance for the quality of construction and painting. What I lack in skill I make up for in enthusiasm!

 

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Some WIP of the yard

 

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Still lots to do. i need some proper Warwells and Warflats. Lowmacs are a temporary stand-in. Had real troube with the Genesis kit and I am not sure I have the skill to put together/paint a WBF kit. I have a Thomas Hill Steeleman currently being worked on, and i'm very tempted to repaint one of Hornbys new Sentinels.

 

The vehicles look great. I used to drive those ambulances and travel in the lorries 1989-1993 :)

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2 minutes ago, 25901 said:

The pic above is a limited edition van ( 38-140IG ). Only available in certain shops 

Hi Robin,

 

Yes - Ltd edition confirmed.

 

However, as I said, Cheltenham did have some of these available at Glasgow and he was describing them as ex set - hence my commenting in this way.

 

It's typically the sort of thing he buys up from other dealers/traders.

 

Thanks

Phil H

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