I decided to do something with the old Airfix Jeeps that come in the Buffalo Kit. While getting a second kit in a kit is always a bonus, this jeep is particularly awful to look at so dressing it up and hiding it under kit sounds to me like a good option.
This jeep has had a rear deck added, has have them all. 1/35 scale packs and pouches, Bren gun and a container from the Revell Para set.
Ammo boxes and rifle from the 17 Pounder Matchbox kit and boxes and tools from the Airfix Forward Command post.
This kit has much the same.
This is the Fujimi kit I knocked out yesterday, it is about 500% nicer looking that the Airfix kit. Matchbox Vickers added instead of the .50 Cal. I was not sure that British Para's used .50 Cals at this time.
These will go into the Glider Troops Battalion rather than the Paratroops Battalions I am making up. I had quite a bit of inspiration from http://www.miniaturezone.co.uk/ who conducted much nicer conversions than I attempted.
Good work there Paul. I know the Airfix Jeep isn't great but I can forgive it - as I can remember when it was the only Jeep in town.
ReplyDeletePaul, you are right about the Airfix jeep. It is awfull with no details at all. You did a great job on them and that Fujimi one looks indeed much better.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see these painted.
Greetings
Peter
http://peterscave.blogspot.com/
Looking good. I really like the way you dress up your models. It gives them a lot of character and "life."
ReplyDeleteGoodness Tim you are showing your age now.
ReplyDeleteHi Peter,One thing to improve the airfix Jeep is to leave off the hubs. Makes all the difference I believe.
ReplyDeleteRegards Paul
Hi Bard, I try not to model a naked look, the spares box is a must.
ReplyDeleteCheers Paul
Less of your cheek, young fella m'lad!
ReplyDeleteYou are only as old as the model you are modelling Tim.
ReplyDeleteEven I'm not that old!
ReplyDeleteI'm very honoured ! Thanks a lot Paul.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great with those, I always enjoy trying to get some life back into old battered kits too.
Now is that True Mr Gow!
ReplyDeleteCheers John, just good to see that you fellow's are still around.
ReplyDeleteI do miss your old website, but it was good to see a update this week.
Regards Paul