Radar, Field Artillery, No 15, better known as Cymbeline, was a widely-used British mortar locating radar operating in the I band using a Foster scanner. It was developed by Thorn-EMI and was in British service from 1975 until about 2003 with the Royal Artillery. I thought I would scatchbuild a troop (1 trailer) of these for my 1980's NZ Force. 
Started off with a Airfix trailer from the White Half track out of the spares box. Got rid of the axle and the wheels because they were a mess. 
Replaced with Airfix GMC Truck wheels and axles. 
Not a bad match. 
Spares from Airfix B17, Fujimi M36 Jackson added. 
More spares from ESCI/Italeri M113, ESCI Battlefield accessories (Wicker bale), Airfix Panther and a few pins. 
Not a bad looking Mortar Locating set. I am working on the crew now.
Paul
ReplyDeleteA very interesting build - I have never even seen a photo of one of these!
Cheers Tim, I cannot find a photo of these in NZ service. Top secret!
ReplyDeleteOK - I'll not tell anyone!
ReplyDeletePlenty o British shots and even Chinese army versions against the NVA in the late 70's and 80's.
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