Monday, November 18, 2019

Tamiya 1/48th Crusader Mk. I/II

Another plastic 1/48th Tamiya kit for the 8th Army force. The anti-tank rifles should be able to penetrate this thinner armored tank. I also like the sleek and angular look of it. The difference between the Mk. I and II is the former had a hull mounted machine gun turret.
Left the turret hatch in the open position as I plan to add a TC later - the kit didn't come with one.
I brushed on successive light coats of Vallejo Dark Sand. A wash of Future/Pledge floor wax and pin lining were added afterward.
Along side 28mm Warlord Games plastic 8th Army figures. Note the mold lines on the helmets and such; I left them on as they convey an old school plastic toy soldier look; Not really, I was just too lazy to scalpel them off.
I'm happy with how the figures match up with this scale.
The removable/optional machine gun turret next to the tank.
And next to the Matilda. Both tanks sport 2 pdr main guns, but the Crusader was faster due to its lighter armor.

Next up is a Tamiya Sd.Kfz. 222 Armored Car. Once completed I'll start working on terrain for a game. Thanks for stopping by and happy gaming and painting to you all.
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28 comments:

  1. Dave S.November 18, 2019 at 9:49 PM

    I'm really liking your North Africa figures and tanks. Do you have a particular scenario in mind?

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    1. DeanMNovember 18, 2019 at 10:07 PM

      Thanks a lot, Dave! As for a scenario, I'm thinking something along the lines of Operations Lightfoot or Supercharge. Both during the 2nd El Alamein battles - and consisting of infantry assaults ahead of armored forces. Best regards, Dean

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  2. BluewillowNovember 18, 2019 at 10:18 PM

    Lovely mate!

    Cheers
    Matt

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  3. Michael AwdryNovember 18, 2019 at 10:48 PM

    Another lovely piece Dean.

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  4. commissarmoodyNovember 19, 2019 at 12:41 AM

    Love the Tamiya 1/48 sets. And i hope, They expand their WW2 range even more.
    Keep up with what your doing. They look great!

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    1. DeanMNovember 19, 2019 at 6:15 AM

      Thank you very much! I enjoy taking a break from painting figures by building these fairly simple 1/48th Tamiya kits. They go together well with minimal part. Best regards, Dean

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  5. Dmitry SvidloNovember 19, 2019 at 2:58 AM

    The crusader looks great! Can’t wait to see your forces in game.

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    1. DeanMNovember 19, 2019 at 6:16 AM

      Thanks, Dmitry - just one more vehicle to add before a play test. Kindest regards, Dean

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  6. Mike VellaNovember 19, 2019 at 5:21 AM

    Great job Dean! Both the Crusader and Matilda look really authentic.

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    1. DeanMNovember 19, 2019 at 6:17 AM

      Thank you so much, Mike! Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. Jonathan FreitagNovember 19, 2019 at 6:18 AM

    Beautiful work! Can't wait to see these models in a game.

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    1. DeanMNovember 19, 2019 at 6:51 AM

      Thanks, Jonathan. I'm looking forward to adding terrain - I really don't have any existing "desert" terrain, so it'll be interesting to add. Kindest regards, Dean

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  8. The Angry LurkerNovember 19, 2019 at 10:58 AM

    She's a beauty!

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  9. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)November 19, 2019 at 1:44 PM

    That's some really great work Dean!

    Christopher

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    1. DeanMNovember 19, 2019 at 2:16 PM

      Thank you very much, Christopher! Kind regards, Dean

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  10. Michal DwarfCryptNovember 19, 2019 at 8:04 PM

    Beautiful work Dean!

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    1. DeanMNovember 20, 2019 at 6:15 AM

      Thank you so much, Michal! Best regards, Dean

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  11. caveadsum1471November 20, 2019 at 1:22 AM

    Great looking crusader!
    Best Iain

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  12. Ed MNovember 20, 2019 at 11:27 AM

    Always liked the lines of the Crusader. It might be due to an early memory of it on the box art of the old SPI game El Alamein. The mix of early and early mid war equipment makes North Africa a unique gaming context.

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    1. DeanMNovember 20, 2019 at 12:21 PM

      Thanks, Ed. With its low profile, side skirts and desert colors, it looks like Modern armor a bit - granted only at a glance, but still :) Kindest regards, Dean

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  13. Ray RousellNovember 20, 2019 at 1:35 PM

    Superb work Dean.

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    1. DeanMNovember 21, 2019 at 12:38 PM

      Thank you so much for the compliment, Ray! Kindest regards, Dean

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  14. FourEyedMonsterNovember 24, 2019 at 7:37 AM

    Brilliant work on the Crusader AND Matilda!

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  15. Moiterei_1984November 24, 2019 at 1:01 PM

    I'm a little late to the show, sorry. Fabulous work on this cutie of a tank. It really looks much more technologically advanced than it actually was.

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