1/72 Panther Tanks, Part 2, with Accompanying Infantry
New Panther tanks with accompanying infantry.
Category Archives: Tanks and Vehicles
Afrika Korps in 1/72: Inspection Tour
This modest setup was inspired by the Rommel in Africa books I recently reviewed. I have attempted to show a “Rommel” figure (one in and one out of the Sdkfz. 250/3 command vehicle) as if he is touring a defensive line or camp under construction.
Tank Reference Books
In this era, one can find a great deal of information like that contained in these reference works by searching online, and that mode of exploration certainly holds its own pleasures. For myself, however, the book that contains the well organized work of someone who has invested more time and effort than I ever will — remains a pleasure worth maintaining.
1/72 Diorama: France, 1940
This is the diorama inspired by my completion of early-war French tanks and a couple of new farmhouses…
1/72 RPM Models Extrava-ganza: France 1940
Once I had broken through my reluctance with these kits, I found them rather enjoyable to build.
1/72 Cromwell Tank
11th Armoured Division, Summer 1944, by Revell
1/72 Hedgerow Sherman
M4 Mid-Production Variant by Trumpeter
1/72 Diorama: British Tanks and Infantry in Normandy (Black and White)
Kits included: Airfix 1/76 Churchill Crocodile, Churchill Mk VII, and British Infantry; Revell 1/76 Dingo from “Monty’s Caravan”; Matchbox 1/76 Churchill AVRE; RPM 1/72 Staghound II. See the color set […]
1/72 Diorama: British Tanks and Infantry in Normandy (Color)
Here is a fresh Normandy-ish diorama that incorporates several different vehicle types, chiefly Airfix’s 1/76 Churchill variants (Crocodile flamethrower and Mark VII), with Airfix’s new WWII British infantry.
Churchill Tanks
Over the years I have come to have a handful of Churchill tanks. I must confess, I have not generally enjoyed building them (the enclosed tracks and wheels are challenging […]
