"But the chassis of the tank was modified to create anti-aircraft, fire support, and recovery vehicle variants." |
Fortunately, having encountered a similar situation with some Matilda II infantry tanks I recently recovered from my lead mountain, I have now started a non-winter Early Second World War project - which these Nuffield-designed vehicles should fit into rather nicely. Indeed, having searched through my loot from Salute 50, I have discovered that I inadvertently bought a second Crusader II 'blister' (as well as one containing a trio of Crusader III tanks), so clearly now have the makings of a sizeable British company to field on a future tabletop.
"Pendraken Miniatures" WIPs - Three Panzer II tanks being primed, shaded and dry-brushed |
Lastly, I carefully applied a smidgeon of "Citadel" Abaddon Black to their rather delicate Besa machine guns and slapped a Union Jack decal on both sides of each hull to proudly proclaim them as being British. This step is far from historically accurate, as they seem to have worn no markings signifying their country of origin whilst in service. However, I wanted to have them stand out from their American allies with something a bit more obvious than a simple 'greener' palette scheme.
"Wizkids" WIPs - The Mighty Thor Groot is slowly having all its details 'picked out' |
In addition, I have been very mindful that I have yet to finish any of the models I set aside at the start of the month for the annual Monster Mayhem Challenge over on the Angry Piper's blog "Dead Dick's Tavern And Temporary Lodging". With this in mind I've scooped up the first figure which came to hand from that selection - a sizeable "Heroclix" miniature of The Mighty Thor Groot by "Wizkids" and been feverishly applying my brush-tip to him...
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