discussion Spots on the Internet (2021)

[Dave Ward]

On the Arma Hobby Facebook page - 'available shortly'


On the Meng Facebook page - no further info on availablity

- I thought the digital camo was only in the Berlin Garrison?
Dave

 

[Guest]

Just notice that 'other' is missing from my post, it should of read 'other allied'... brain working faster than my fingers! :rolling:

I know exactly what you mean

I understand that Miniart are from the Ukraine but find it a bit monotonous they mainly stick with that theatre of operations

Agreed, their kits are rather good but it would be nice if they diversified a bit more.

- I thought the digital camo was only in the Berlin Garrison?

It was, but it can and does snow in Berlin Though I grant you that it’s not the image that would immediately come to my mind either when thinking of the British Berlin Infantry Brigade.

But … look what came up when I searched for that:

View attachment 431364

 

[Airborne01]

I know exactly what you mean :smiling3:


Agreed, their kits are rather good but it would be nice if they diversified a bit more.


It was, but it can and does snow in Berlin :smiling3: Though I grant you that it’s not the image that would immediately come to my mind either when thinking of the British Berlin Infantry Brigade.

But … look what came up when I searched for that:

View attachment 431364

Jakko,
Love the shortened greatcoat on the pointing squaddie at right - I had one of those (courtesy of a 13/18th Hussar) until the QM spotted it and commandeered it!
Steve

 

[Graeme C.]

Takom made the same Mk10 version of the Chieftain a few years ago, I have that one sitting in the stash, makes you wonder what they are thinking.
The Berlin Brigade camo was an urban camouflage, someone realised that the standard green/black wasn't much good in a city.

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Roden Facebook page ' coming soon' GMC PD3701 Silverside Bus "Greyhound Lines", scale 1/35

That is different! Large, at that scale, as well........
Dave

 

[Tim Marlow]

Great looking bus. More than a whiff of “Pricilla, Queen of the desert” about it as well….

 

[Dave Ward]

If you look at the left of the top picture, you'll see an Army officer with a clipboard, a soldier with helmet & braid. A young man with his back to us, suitcase at feet. The location is 'CAMP xxxxx'- the rest obscured by the bus, but palm trees & bus destination 'San Francisco' suggests California. I would say this is how a lot of recruits to the US Army arrived at boot camp! Another bus waits behind.
Yes - I've been reading Sherlock Holmes again!
Dave

 

[The Smythe Meister]

If you look at the left of the top picture, you'll see an Army officer with a clipboard, a soldier with helmet & braid. A young man with his back to us, suitcase at feet. The location is 'CAMP xxxxx'- the rest obscured by the bus, but palm trees & bus destination 'San Francisco' suggests California. I would say this is how a lot of recruits to the US Army arrived at boot camp! Another bus waits behind.
Yes - I've been reading Sherlock Holmes again!
Dave

"Elementary" my Dear Dave .

 

[Andy the Sheep]

Andy, I'm not in to any era armour of the armed forces of Russia. I do find it strange of all the vehicles used in the armoured world Miniart seem to stick more with Soviet and German material, what about allied material?

Lee

Lee, probably they have direct access to the real things or the original plans, considering that Ukraine, during USSR, hosted several heavy automotive plants and, furthermore, they may have active contacts with archives and museums in former Warsaw Pact countries. Anyway, they have several allied/german subject kits in their catalogue, some of them really peculiar.

 

[Gern]

That would go straight to the top of my 'buy' list if it wasn't made by Roden. As it is, I'll have to wait for a couple of build reviews before I shell out my hard-earned pennies.

PS Yes. I know the end result is more down to the skills of the modeller than the quality of the kit, but my skills are limited - as is my budget.

 

[Guest]

The location is 'CAMP xxxxx'- the rest obscured by the bus, but palm trees & bus destination 'San Francisco' suggests California. I would say this is how a lot of recruits to the US Army arrived at boot camp!

My guess is US Marine Corps, whose bases are often Camp Somethingorother. However, trying to find what it might represent, I can’t find any near San Francisco that have such a name, and it certainly doesn’t seem to be a good depiction of the gate to Camp Pendleton, California, in the 1950s or so:

View attachment 431480

 

[minitnkr]

I seem to remember a facility near Monterey CA I worked at for a bit back in the 70s but no palm trees. Definitely not modeled after Camp Pendleton. MCRD (Marine Corps Recruit Depot) San Diego had palm trees. It was named Marine Base San Diego from 1924 till 1948 when it was renamed MCRD.

 

[Guest]

Looks like it’s just meant to be a generic military facility entrance, then — which must be why the bus just happens to obscure the name

 

[Dave Ward]

From MiniArt - 'new kit coming soon'

I wonder why they bother with these small items ( unless of course they're also supplied as part of a full model ) - the demand must be pretty small, aftermarket suppliers would normally fill that gap
Dave

 

[Isitme]

Jakko,
Love the shortened greatcoat on the pointing squaddie at right - I had one of those (courtesy of a 13/18th Hussar) until the QM spotted it and commandeered it!
Steve

We used to go drinking in their barracks (13/18th) when based in Munster at Buller Kasserne.

 

[Isitme]

Takom made the same Mk10 version of the Chieftain a few years ago, I have that one sitting in the stash, makes you wonder what they are thinking.
The Berlin Brigade camo was an urban camouflage, someone realised that the standard green/black wasn't much good in a city.

Ditto with the Takom offering, so why do it again, unless there has been a buy out or agreement made.

 

[Airborne01]

We used to go drinking in their barracks (13/18th) when based in Munster at Buller Kasserne.

Buller Barracks - that's a rave from the grave Mike! I had some good times with them too back in the late 70's, early 80's as I recall - my hangover of choice was with the Armoured Engineers though (with the Recce Mechs from the Workshop a close second!), my head is throbbing at the thought even now!
Steve:face-with-head-bandage:

 

[Isitme]

Buller Barracks - that's a rave from the grave Mike! I had some good times with them too back in the late 70's, early 80's as I recall - my hangover of choice was with the Armoured Engineers though (with the Recce Mechs from the Workshop a close second!), my head is throbbing at the thought even now!
Steve:face-with-head-bandage:

Steve,
That was back in the early 70's, used to go to a bar across the train tracks called Pinkeys, how I ever got back to my bed was a miracle, if I could walk to the gate, say my name, then I knew I was safe. Next day after 8am parade it was down to the 432 and some maintenance (zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz)..

 

[Guest]

From MiniArt - 'new kit coming soon'

I wonder why they bother with these small items ( unless of course they're also supplied as part of a full model ) - the demand must be pretty small, aftermarket suppliers would normally fill that gap
Dave

I've struggled at times to find ammo when It didn't come with the kit and the normal likes of RB didn't have that item listed. So there must be a good market out there , which MiniArt have noticed.

 

[Airborne01]

Steve,
That was back in the early 70's, used to go to a bar across the train tracks called Pinkeys, how I ever got back to my bed was a miracle, if I could walk to the gate, say my name, then I knew I was safe. Next day after 8am parade it was down to the 432 and some maintenance (zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz)..

:tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy: I have NO idea what you're referring to Mike - I spent all my time in the YMCA, the station library, or meaningful books discussion classes (or similar!). No wonder I am such a wholesome pensioner ... In the early seventies I was (reluctantly) humping a Bergan and the Mechanical Musket!
Steve