Post by Smudge on Sept 18, 2012 6:05:32 GMT -5
Recently Bronco released this item, accessory #AB3556 Canvas Cover for Limber No.27 to go with their kit#CB35046 QF 25pdr Field Gun w/No-27 Ammunition Limber(Trailer). The ammunition limber is provided minus the canvas cover which was sometimes fitted to the front of the ammunition limber.
There’s not a lot to say about this; one sprue, one part, very well moulded, good surface texture and detail.
It is missing the stitching shown in my photos if you want to be really picky but I have to point out that in my photos they stand out more because the stitching is a different colour or may have faded whereas the canvas as not. Also, this is 1/35th scale the stitching wouldn’t really stand out that much IMO. The ropes used to pull the canvas taught are well done although they’ll hardly be seen underneath.
Not having the limber kit myself I can’t say if this fits perfectly, or not. It’s possible it may also fit the DML kit, which IIRC also comes minus the cover. There’s also the old Tamiya kit which I think as been re-released but I don’t know if that comes with a cover, although I have never seen the kit with it fitted?
These reference photos from my own collection may help; note the 1953 stamping on the cover. I hope they’re useful.
…and this shows the limber minus the cover
So; depending on the kit you have, or the scenario you’re working on, this AM part may be useful for you to upgrade your limber.
Smudge
There’s not a lot to say about this; one sprue, one part, very well moulded, good surface texture and detail.
It is missing the stitching shown in my photos if you want to be really picky but I have to point out that in my photos they stand out more because the stitching is a different colour or may have faded whereas the canvas as not. Also, this is 1/35th scale the stitching wouldn’t really stand out that much IMO. The ropes used to pull the canvas taught are well done although they’ll hardly be seen underneath.
Not having the limber kit myself I can’t say if this fits perfectly, or not. It’s possible it may also fit the DML kit, which IIRC also comes minus the cover. There’s also the old Tamiya kit which I think as been re-released but I don’t know if that comes with a cover, although I have never seen the kit with it fitted?
These reference photos from my own collection may help; note the 1953 stamping on the cover. I hope they’re useful.
…and this shows the limber minus the cover
So; depending on the kit you have, or the scenario you’re working on, this AM part may be useful for you to upgrade your limber.
Smudge