Gecko Models 1/16 Universal Carrier MKII (Bren Gun Carrier) - 16GM0016
- Thread starter Peter Gillson
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Maybe.
If not, there’s a basis for the after market guys to do some conversion sets.
Perhaps Gecko may take a look at the Loyd carrier too and maybe a 6 pounder?!!! They’ve already announced the Pak 40 so why not a British anti tank gun too!
To be honest, this is dreamland for me. We’ve really never had it so good. I remember I time when you couldn’t buy british soft-skinned vehicles in 1/35! It seems crazy to me that we’re now awaiting british vehicles in 1/16. Crazy but awesome!
Paul
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From a Universal Carrier to a Loyd Carrier is a big step, though — about the only parts that transfer from one to the other are those for the suspension. Everything else would need to be tooled from scratch, which makes it not exactly a trivial thing to do. Something like a Bren or Scout Carrier would be simpler, but also has a much more limited appeal than a Universal, so I’d say it’s also unlikely. Wasps of various types might have a greater chance, though.
Looks like John now has it in stock
https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/1-...mk-ii-bren-gun-carrier-16gm0016-gecko-models/
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That looks good, and agreed the springs do look excellent - wonder if they will behave like those in the 1/35 kit - roll off the bench and it is an hour with nose to the carpet...
I've opened it! tina returned yesterday, a couple of hours late due to her flight being delayed- the joy of living on an island!.
a big box, full of plastic and some etched brass.
the individual track links are small - even in 1/6th scale!! The pen gives an idea of the size:
looking at the instructions, it looks very much like a big version of the Riich kit.
there are a couple of things which could be improved:
1 - It would have been nice to have a wiring diagram for the radio, - does anybody have one?
2 - some painting details for the radio and the drivers instrument panel would have been useful.
one thing to note, parts Df5 - see photo below - are brackets used to support the deep wading screen which were used as part of the D-Day invasion. As far as i know these were not on vehicles used other than ax part of the invasion of Normandy So depicting one in Italy will need theses parts being ommitted.
Really looking forward to starting it - but, alas, that has to wait until I finish my ECW diorama.
Peter
a big box, full of plastic and some etched brass.
the individual track links are small - even in 1/6th scale!! The pen gives an idea of the size:
looking at the instructions, it looks very much like a big version of the Riich kit.
there are a couple of things which could be improved:
1 - It would have been nice to have a wiring diagram for the radio, - does anybody have one?
2 - some painting details for the radio and the drivers instrument panel would have been useful.
one thing to note, parts Df5 - see photo below - are brackets used to support the deep wading screen which were used as part of the D-Day invasion. As far as i know these were not on vehicles used other than ax part of the invasion of Normandy So depicting one in Italy will need theses parts being ommitted.
Really looking forward to starting it - but, alas, that has to wait until I finish my ECW diorama.
Peter
Looking forward to seeing one or both of these built. We rarely see military vehicles larger than 1/35 scale. It will be interesting to see how much extra detail there is.
I get the feeling that we are about to be amazed.
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