Post by Smudge on May 23, 2012 9:59:32 GMT -5
Introduction:
Bronco has been producing vehicle, AFV and artillery kits for a while now, but they have recently branched out into producing figures in 1/35th. One recent set is a five man gun detachment for their MkI 17Pdr Anti tank gun (kit CB35024). This review is of Bronco’s kit# CB35087 British 17Pdr Anti Tank Gun Crew Set.
First look:
The kits box art is up to Bronco usual high standards. It does reflect the contents well, pretty much what you see is what you get; apart from the 17pdr shells these aren’t provided as the disclaimer on the box front and rear clearly states. This is not a problem IMHO as if you’re buying them for the Bronco 17Pdr as some are provided in the kit and Bronco provide an accessory set anyway; their kit AB3535 British 17pdr Ammunition Set. Also, I have issues with the cartridge carriers (ammunition/ammo pouches) and insignia, as portrayed, but more about that later.
The construction, parts plan and painting instructions are on the back. The parts aren’t numbered on the sprues the separate parts plan is provided for that; this is numbered to match the parts on the sprues although it isn’t really difficult to identify what parts go where IMHO. Note that although most parts on the figures sprues are co-located together the arms for figure A and legs for figure E share a sprue.
Details of the paints required feature on the box reverse include four paint manufacturers; Gunze Sangyo, Hobby Color, Tamiya, and Humbrol.
The box contains two sprues in a plastic bag for the figures and accessories, and a small sprue of ammunition pouches/cartridge carriers. It total there are 86 parts of injection moulded styrene to make five figures with small arms and personal equipment. As a bonus a small sheet of decals is provided.
The figures:
The set provides the four man gun detachment and a commander/NCO figure. For the poses see the box art, having studied the figures this is pretty accurate.
Parts breakdown is the usual multipose arrangement of two separate legs, torso, two arms (some are also broken down further with separate hands; the commander for example comes with two sets of hands, moulded onto the arms with separate binoculars or with the hands moulded integrally with the binoculars for a seamless finish, but more about this later) and head, finished off with separate headgear and items of personal equipment. The kit does have some very fine seam lines to deal with but on saying that these are negligible and not worth worrying about; a sharp blade soon sort them out. There is no flash that I could see.
The heads are very well done; all have different features and display great character. The hands are ok but less well done, although they are perfectly acceptable.
For the review I made up two figures; A and B. Fit is very good but be careful not to use too much adhesive on the commander if using the hands with binoculars fitted until you have tested the fit. For the photos I have tacked mine in place and I think I may have to shave a little off the wrists so the hands drop into a more natural position. The figures work out at around 48-50mm which is about 5’8’’ or so, well within acceptable norms for me.
All the figures are wearing the early Battledress (BD) Serge or 1940 Pattern BD with the box pleated pockets and concealed buttons. This makes the figures suitable from 1938 to the end of the war because although superseded by the ‘Austerity Pattern’ from June 1942 they were never fully replaced. It also makes them suitable for Canadian troops whose BD uniform was based on the early pre 1942 patterns. The figures can also be used to represent troops of occupied countries fighting for the Allies I.E Polish, Dutch and Czech forces amongst others. The clothing is very well done; accurate, and all the creases and folds hang naturally.
Of course the BD makes the figures mainly suitable for NWE or UK based training scenarios. However BD is also suitable for North Africa, The Middle East and The Mediterranean Theatre of Operations (Italy and Sicily) during the colder months.
The figures are all wearing gaiters and these are also very well done but I do think the figures ankles are a tad on the slender side. Making these slightly thicker would have provided more room for the buckles and straps as although they are very well done overall it looks a little cluttered but I reckon I may be being picky here. Headgear is the common MkII helmet with or without scrim (scrim being the hessian, or burlap, strips fastened to the helmet net to break up the shape of it). Just a note on the scrim this is well done but it never quite looks at its best in styrene so I reckon Bronco have done a good job…the helmets with scrim are all different as they should be. More about the helmets later.
Four of the figures are wearing skeleton order of 1937 pattern belt and braces; with brace attachments. The NCO is wearing just a belt. All the buckles and straps are very well done my only problem is the use of brace attachments; these were fitted to the belt in lieu of pouches, not as well as, and if you don’t fit pouches it may be seen to be incorrect as usually only people issued with pistols received corresponding brace attachments. Of course this won’t be a problem when they are hidden by the ammo pouches, or is it…see later about the ammo pouches/cartridge carriers.
Equipment and weaponry:
A variety of equipment bid provided across the sprues. The newer parts are on the figure sprues (binocular case and some helmets). The cartridge carriers have their own sprue. The other parts are from one of Bronco’s older generic accessory set’s which is provided with some of the vehicle kits (the Humber AC?), and is available separately. Most of the equipment is interchangeable so I’ll list it here.
• 10 x Web Equipment, Patt. ’37, Carriers, Cartridge. These were issued to troops armed with rifles that didn’t need the ammunition carrying capacity of a basic pouch. That’s RA, RASC, drivers etc. They were introduced in 1938 and were in effect the top tier of the Pattern 1908 ammo pouches (a pair were worn each side), and the buckle on these provided the anchor points for the shoulder straps which means they were worn instead of the aforementioned brace attachments. They were declared obsolete in 1941 but re-introduced in 1942 for all mechanized transport (MT) drivers and personnel of RASC field units (except their Bren Gun teams). To further confuse the issue all units posted overseas between 1941-44 were issued with the larger basic pouches regardless.
The kit items are a useful addition though IMO but they are slightly incorrect. The flap is too small, more like that of a Web Equipment, Patt. ’37, Pouch, Ammunition, Pistol. On saying that they’re not well known so most modelers I think won’t mind or even notice. The main issue is there aren’t enough…the box art shows four figures wearing two sets of two carriers each which is correct quantity wise, and the commander one pouch as a pistol ammo pouch, which is ok too because of the look of the part. I make that 17 pieces so the amount provided is way too short, although the modeler could of course use the four basic pouches to make up the numbers.
• 7 x MKII Steel helmets; or the MKI, both were very similar and difficult to differentiate in this scale. Two are supplied on the older generic sprue and are not very well done the rims are undersized making them fairly useless (ok for internal vehicle stowage). The five on the figure sprue are very good; two are bare and capture the shape of the ‘Tommy Helmet’ well. Three have the aforementioned scrim moulded on and are as good as any I’ve seen. This isn’t a problem as all that are really needed are the five good helmets anyway.
• 2 x 1937 Pattern Water Bottles and Carriers; these are the early type with the ‘framework or skeleton’ webbing. They would benefit from extending the web strap at both sides where they join the web belt, if being fitted to the figures. They are a bit basic though and are best used as internal vehicle stowage which I believe was their original purpose.
• 4 x 1937 Pattern Basic Ammunition Pouches; size wise they are about right for the MKI or MKII pouches. These are actually ok for the figures although there are better available.
• 1 x pistol holster; the common ‘Case, Pistol, W.E. Patt. ‘37’ which was the normal issue for British infantry officers and their issue .38 Enfield pistol. This is a little too square for my liking, not quite capturing the shape right, but still ok IMHO. I’m being picky here I think.
• 2 x ‘Pattern ’37, Haversack, All Ranks’; often called the small pack. These are again very basic and best used for internal stowage, and both are identical which was never really the case.
• 2 x ‘Carrier, Implement, Entrenching, Pattern ‘37’ and Implement, Entrenching, Pattern ’37, Helve, Mark II, complete with bayonet adaptor. These are quite good representations but I think a little too perfect. The last part of the name is quite important. The adapter was fitted to the entrenching tool from1944 so technically unusable for figures before this time. Just slice the pointed end off. However I’m being really picky again here.
• 1 x ‘Patt. ’37 Case, Binocular’. This is the carrying case which fits on the NCO’s belt in lieu of ammo pouches and is an excellent representation not often ( if at all) seen in British figure kits.
• 2 x No2 MKII service binoculars; the standard issue item for officers normally carried in the aforementioned belt mounted ‘Patt. ’37 Case, Binocular’. The 6x30 binos just need the carry strap reproducing otherwise its fairly good for the scale. Note one is moulded into figure B’s hands, the other is a separate item supplied for figure B’s spare hands.
• 1 x Bren Gun MKI; an excellent representation of the venerable Bren. Note; the kit’s part as the two vehicle mount travelling clips moulded on these will need slicing off for the ground role. This comes with separate folded bipod legs though these are quite simple a tad I think too thick. The kits item scales out perfectly.
Just one point on all Bren’s made in model form (not just this one) the carrying handle is normally folded down the left side unless being carried or being made ready to carry; so, depending on the situation you may want to slice this off and relocate it to the left side, angled downwards.
• 2 x Lee Enfield No4 rifles. These were first issued in 1939 but not officially adopted until 1941 and at first only by troops re-arming for the build up to D-Day, which is why troops in other theatres didn’t get them until much later. The kit items are excellent and represent the real weapon very well. They scale out very well, just about perfectly.
• 1 x Sten MkII machine carbine; like the Rifle No4 a later war item replacing the Thompson machine carbine depending on the theatres, I would say around 1942 in NWE and 1944 in the Mediterranean. The kits item is supplied with a separate magazine and housing and both the 'skeleton' and strut type stocks; this is again an excellent piece with great detail.
• 1 x Thompson M1928 machine carbine; used by the British/Commonwealth armies until the advent of the Sten. This one as the early foregrip and both box and round drum magazines are supplied (although a NCO would have usually been issued with six box/stick magazines). Again this is an excellent representation with even the minute cooling fins on the barrel being reproduced.
The set also includes a nice pair of Vickers K machine guns and a No19 wireless set. Not really relevant for the figures but useful parts nonetheless. Destined of course for the spares box.
Decals:
The set contains decals which are a great addition; insignia for RA troops of The 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division. These are very well done, well defined and in register. However not enough are provided; just enough for one arm each and not both (Formation badges, Arm of Service Strips and Regimental Shoulder Titles were worn on both sleeves). The red/blue AoS are suitable for the right arm only despite what the box-art portrays. Rank badges are provided for one Lance Corporal, one Corporal and one Sergeant/Lance Sergeant; but again only enough for one arm not both. Shortages considered it’s nice to see decals included most manufacturers don't bother.
Conclusion:
This is an excellent set which fills a hole in the market, providing a gun detachment for any 1/35th 17Pdr kits. With a little work I reckon they can be used for any British/Commonwealth artillery piece the most difficult figure to adjust will be the gun operator himself.
The set is very well produced and very well detailed. No flash and a few minor seam lines (nothing out of the ordinary and better than many latest offerings). It was a great idea too to re-produce the early BD it expands the uses of the kit as opposed to the Austerity Pattern. Faces are very good for styrene. Nice to see helmets with different hessian scrim rather than five versions of exactly the same helmet (no two were alike). The buckles and brasses are especially well done. I really like the officer with the bino's.
There are a couple of negatives; most I'm not too worried about...
1. The figures ankles/gaiters seem a little thin, maybe. Just a tad. And probably ok but I'm being a bit picky...a little chunkier and the (very good) detail would have seemed less cluttered.
2. I think the collars would have been better open for a crew in action. They look a bit parade ground-ish with the collars done up?
3. The first cartridge carriers I've seen in styrene, however only enough are provided for 2 1/2 figures but Bronco could easily rectify this by the future inclusion of two sprues of pouches. They don’t quite have the shape of the cartridge carriers either the flaps aren't big enough; but they are small so when fitted to the figures may not be too noticeable. Also; between 1941-44 soldiers serving overseas were issued with basic pouches, supposedly. I still like the addition, a lot. You could of course leave them off altogether the front brace attachment are very well portrayed BUT technically brace attachments were only issued to troops with pistols ( tank crew, DR's, officers etc) the soldiers and NCO's relied on the ammo pouches to fix the shoulder braces to the belt. However not enough are provided
4. Weapons and equipment; from Bronco's older generic equipment ; a mixed bag the weapons are excellent but the pouches, water bottles and packs are a bit bland( although basic the detail is sharp). I'd like to see what Bronco could do now. What about some weapon and equipment sets; early and late war. They could be included in figure sets BUT also sold separately?
5. Insignia; Fantastic, about time we saw insignia in figure sets as decals. Always been a bug bear of mine. However not enough are provided but Bronco could easily rectify this by the future inclusion of two sheets of decals.
Overall a great figure set; not having the 17pdr I'll be converting them into BEF infantry OR a crew for the 2pdr I have in the stash.
Highly Recommended.
References:
• British Army Uniforms and Insignia of World War Two; B Davis, Arms & Armour Press 1993
• The British Army, 1939-45: Middle East & Mediterranean; M Brayley & M Chappell, Osprey Publishing 2002
• The British Soldier of the Second World War; Peter Doyle, Shire Library 2009
• British Battle Insignia (2) 1939–45; Mike Chappell, Osprey Publishing 1987
• Small Arms Training volume1, pamphlet No4, Light Machine Gun 1942
• World Army Uniforms Since 1939; Mollo, McGregor, Smith and Chappell, Blandford Press 1981
Smudge
Bronco has been producing vehicle, AFV and artillery kits for a while now, but they have recently branched out into producing figures in 1/35th. One recent set is a five man gun detachment for their MkI 17Pdr Anti tank gun (kit CB35024). This review is of Bronco’s kit# CB35087 British 17Pdr Anti Tank Gun Crew Set.
First look:
The kits box art is up to Bronco usual high standards. It does reflect the contents well, pretty much what you see is what you get; apart from the 17pdr shells these aren’t provided as the disclaimer on the box front and rear clearly states. This is not a problem IMHO as if you’re buying them for the Bronco 17Pdr as some are provided in the kit and Bronco provide an accessory set anyway; their kit AB3535 British 17pdr Ammunition Set. Also, I have issues with the cartridge carriers (ammunition/ammo pouches) and insignia, as portrayed, but more about that later.
The construction, parts plan and painting instructions are on the back. The parts aren’t numbered on the sprues the separate parts plan is provided for that; this is numbered to match the parts on the sprues although it isn’t really difficult to identify what parts go where IMHO. Note that although most parts on the figures sprues are co-located together the arms for figure A and legs for figure E share a sprue.
Details of the paints required feature on the box reverse include four paint manufacturers; Gunze Sangyo, Hobby Color, Tamiya, and Humbrol.
The box contains two sprues in a plastic bag for the figures and accessories, and a small sprue of ammunition pouches/cartridge carriers. It total there are 86 parts of injection moulded styrene to make five figures with small arms and personal equipment. As a bonus a small sheet of decals is provided.
The figures:
The set provides the four man gun detachment and a commander/NCO figure. For the poses see the box art, having studied the figures this is pretty accurate.
Parts breakdown is the usual multipose arrangement of two separate legs, torso, two arms (some are also broken down further with separate hands; the commander for example comes with two sets of hands, moulded onto the arms with separate binoculars or with the hands moulded integrally with the binoculars for a seamless finish, but more about this later) and head, finished off with separate headgear and items of personal equipment. The kit does have some very fine seam lines to deal with but on saying that these are negligible and not worth worrying about; a sharp blade soon sort them out. There is no flash that I could see.
The heads are very well done; all have different features and display great character. The hands are ok but less well done, although they are perfectly acceptable.
For the review I made up two figures; A and B. Fit is very good but be careful not to use too much adhesive on the commander if using the hands with binoculars fitted until you have tested the fit. For the photos I have tacked mine in place and I think I may have to shave a little off the wrists so the hands drop into a more natural position. The figures work out at around 48-50mm which is about 5’8’’ or so, well within acceptable norms for me.
All the figures are wearing the early Battledress (BD) Serge or 1940 Pattern BD with the box pleated pockets and concealed buttons. This makes the figures suitable from 1938 to the end of the war because although superseded by the ‘Austerity Pattern’ from June 1942 they were never fully replaced. It also makes them suitable for Canadian troops whose BD uniform was based on the early pre 1942 patterns. The figures can also be used to represent troops of occupied countries fighting for the Allies I.E Polish, Dutch and Czech forces amongst others. The clothing is very well done; accurate, and all the creases and folds hang naturally.
Of course the BD makes the figures mainly suitable for NWE or UK based training scenarios. However BD is also suitable for North Africa, The Middle East and The Mediterranean Theatre of Operations (Italy and Sicily) during the colder months.
The figures are all wearing gaiters and these are also very well done but I do think the figures ankles are a tad on the slender side. Making these slightly thicker would have provided more room for the buckles and straps as although they are very well done overall it looks a little cluttered but I reckon I may be being picky here. Headgear is the common MkII helmet with or without scrim (scrim being the hessian, or burlap, strips fastened to the helmet net to break up the shape of it). Just a note on the scrim this is well done but it never quite looks at its best in styrene so I reckon Bronco have done a good job…the helmets with scrim are all different as they should be. More about the helmets later.
Four of the figures are wearing skeleton order of 1937 pattern belt and braces; with brace attachments. The NCO is wearing just a belt. All the buckles and straps are very well done my only problem is the use of brace attachments; these were fitted to the belt in lieu of pouches, not as well as, and if you don’t fit pouches it may be seen to be incorrect as usually only people issued with pistols received corresponding brace attachments. Of course this won’t be a problem when they are hidden by the ammo pouches, or is it…see later about the ammo pouches/cartridge carriers.
Equipment and weaponry:
A variety of equipment bid provided across the sprues. The newer parts are on the figure sprues (binocular case and some helmets). The cartridge carriers have their own sprue. The other parts are from one of Bronco’s older generic accessory set’s which is provided with some of the vehicle kits (the Humber AC?), and is available separately. Most of the equipment is interchangeable so I’ll list it here.
• 10 x Web Equipment, Patt. ’37, Carriers, Cartridge. These were issued to troops armed with rifles that didn’t need the ammunition carrying capacity of a basic pouch. That’s RA, RASC, drivers etc. They were introduced in 1938 and were in effect the top tier of the Pattern 1908 ammo pouches (a pair were worn each side), and the buckle on these provided the anchor points for the shoulder straps which means they were worn instead of the aforementioned brace attachments. They were declared obsolete in 1941 but re-introduced in 1942 for all mechanized transport (MT) drivers and personnel of RASC field units (except their Bren Gun teams). To further confuse the issue all units posted overseas between 1941-44 were issued with the larger basic pouches regardless.
The kit items are a useful addition though IMO but they are slightly incorrect. The flap is too small, more like that of a Web Equipment, Patt. ’37, Pouch, Ammunition, Pistol. On saying that they’re not well known so most modelers I think won’t mind or even notice. The main issue is there aren’t enough…the box art shows four figures wearing two sets of two carriers each which is correct quantity wise, and the commander one pouch as a pistol ammo pouch, which is ok too because of the look of the part. I make that 17 pieces so the amount provided is way too short, although the modeler could of course use the four basic pouches to make up the numbers.
• 7 x MKII Steel helmets; or the MKI, both were very similar and difficult to differentiate in this scale. Two are supplied on the older generic sprue and are not very well done the rims are undersized making them fairly useless (ok for internal vehicle stowage). The five on the figure sprue are very good; two are bare and capture the shape of the ‘Tommy Helmet’ well. Three have the aforementioned scrim moulded on and are as good as any I’ve seen. This isn’t a problem as all that are really needed are the five good helmets anyway.
• 2 x 1937 Pattern Water Bottles and Carriers; these are the early type with the ‘framework or skeleton’ webbing. They would benefit from extending the web strap at both sides where they join the web belt, if being fitted to the figures. They are a bit basic though and are best used as internal vehicle stowage which I believe was their original purpose.
• 4 x 1937 Pattern Basic Ammunition Pouches; size wise they are about right for the MKI or MKII pouches. These are actually ok for the figures although there are better available.
• 1 x pistol holster; the common ‘Case, Pistol, W.E. Patt. ‘37’ which was the normal issue for British infantry officers and their issue .38 Enfield pistol. This is a little too square for my liking, not quite capturing the shape right, but still ok IMHO. I’m being picky here I think.
• 2 x ‘Pattern ’37, Haversack, All Ranks’; often called the small pack. These are again very basic and best used for internal stowage, and both are identical which was never really the case.
• 2 x ‘Carrier, Implement, Entrenching, Pattern ‘37’ and Implement, Entrenching, Pattern ’37, Helve, Mark II, complete with bayonet adaptor. These are quite good representations but I think a little too perfect. The last part of the name is quite important. The adapter was fitted to the entrenching tool from1944 so technically unusable for figures before this time. Just slice the pointed end off. However I’m being really picky again here.
• 1 x ‘Patt. ’37 Case, Binocular’. This is the carrying case which fits on the NCO’s belt in lieu of ammo pouches and is an excellent representation not often ( if at all) seen in British figure kits.
• 2 x No2 MKII service binoculars; the standard issue item for officers normally carried in the aforementioned belt mounted ‘Patt. ’37 Case, Binocular’. The 6x30 binos just need the carry strap reproducing otherwise its fairly good for the scale. Note one is moulded into figure B’s hands, the other is a separate item supplied for figure B’s spare hands.
• 1 x Bren Gun MKI; an excellent representation of the venerable Bren. Note; the kit’s part as the two vehicle mount travelling clips moulded on these will need slicing off for the ground role. This comes with separate folded bipod legs though these are quite simple a tad I think too thick. The kits item scales out perfectly.
Just one point on all Bren’s made in model form (not just this one) the carrying handle is normally folded down the left side unless being carried or being made ready to carry; so, depending on the situation you may want to slice this off and relocate it to the left side, angled downwards.
• 2 x Lee Enfield No4 rifles. These were first issued in 1939 but not officially adopted until 1941 and at first only by troops re-arming for the build up to D-Day, which is why troops in other theatres didn’t get them until much later. The kit items are excellent and represent the real weapon very well. They scale out very well, just about perfectly.
• 1 x Sten MkII machine carbine; like the Rifle No4 a later war item replacing the Thompson machine carbine depending on the theatres, I would say around 1942 in NWE and 1944 in the Mediterranean. The kits item is supplied with a separate magazine and housing and both the 'skeleton' and strut type stocks; this is again an excellent piece with great detail.
• 1 x Thompson M1928 machine carbine; used by the British/Commonwealth armies until the advent of the Sten. This one as the early foregrip and both box and round drum magazines are supplied (although a NCO would have usually been issued with six box/stick magazines). Again this is an excellent representation with even the minute cooling fins on the barrel being reproduced.
The set also includes a nice pair of Vickers K machine guns and a No19 wireless set. Not really relevant for the figures but useful parts nonetheless. Destined of course for the spares box.
Decals:
The set contains decals which are a great addition; insignia for RA troops of The 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division. These are very well done, well defined and in register. However not enough are provided; just enough for one arm each and not both (Formation badges, Arm of Service Strips and Regimental Shoulder Titles were worn on both sleeves). The red/blue AoS are suitable for the right arm only despite what the box-art portrays. Rank badges are provided for one Lance Corporal, one Corporal and one Sergeant/Lance Sergeant; but again only enough for one arm not both. Shortages considered it’s nice to see decals included most manufacturers don't bother.
Conclusion:
This is an excellent set which fills a hole in the market, providing a gun detachment for any 1/35th 17Pdr kits. With a little work I reckon they can be used for any British/Commonwealth artillery piece the most difficult figure to adjust will be the gun operator himself.
The set is very well produced and very well detailed. No flash and a few minor seam lines (nothing out of the ordinary and better than many latest offerings). It was a great idea too to re-produce the early BD it expands the uses of the kit as opposed to the Austerity Pattern. Faces are very good for styrene. Nice to see helmets with different hessian scrim rather than five versions of exactly the same helmet (no two were alike). The buckles and brasses are especially well done. I really like the officer with the bino's.
There are a couple of negatives; most I'm not too worried about...
1. The figures ankles/gaiters seem a little thin, maybe. Just a tad. And probably ok but I'm being a bit picky...a little chunkier and the (very good) detail would have seemed less cluttered.
2. I think the collars would have been better open for a crew in action. They look a bit parade ground-ish with the collars done up?
3. The first cartridge carriers I've seen in styrene, however only enough are provided for 2 1/2 figures but Bronco could easily rectify this by the future inclusion of two sprues of pouches. They don’t quite have the shape of the cartridge carriers either the flaps aren't big enough; but they are small so when fitted to the figures may not be too noticeable. Also; between 1941-44 soldiers serving overseas were issued with basic pouches, supposedly. I still like the addition, a lot. You could of course leave them off altogether the front brace attachment are very well portrayed BUT technically brace attachments were only issued to troops with pistols ( tank crew, DR's, officers etc) the soldiers and NCO's relied on the ammo pouches to fix the shoulder braces to the belt. However not enough are provided
4. Weapons and equipment; from Bronco's older generic equipment ; a mixed bag the weapons are excellent but the pouches, water bottles and packs are a bit bland( although basic the detail is sharp). I'd like to see what Bronco could do now. What about some weapon and equipment sets; early and late war. They could be included in figure sets BUT also sold separately?
5. Insignia; Fantastic, about time we saw insignia in figure sets as decals. Always been a bug bear of mine. However not enough are provided but Bronco could easily rectify this by the future inclusion of two sheets of decals.
Overall a great figure set; not having the 17pdr I'll be converting them into BEF infantry OR a crew for the 2pdr I have in the stash.
Highly Recommended.
References:
• British Army Uniforms and Insignia of World War Two; B Davis, Arms & Armour Press 1993
• The British Army, 1939-45: Middle East & Mediterranean; M Brayley & M Chappell, Osprey Publishing 2002
• The British Soldier of the Second World War; Peter Doyle, Shire Library 2009
• British Battle Insignia (2) 1939–45; Mike Chappell, Osprey Publishing 1987
• Small Arms Training volume1, pamphlet No4, Light Machine Gun 1942
• World Army Uniforms Since 1939; Mollo, McGregor, Smith and Chappell, Blandford Press 1981
Smudge
