Wednesday, 1 February 2017

German Kradschutzen : Operation Sealion

After the big battle at the weekend it has taken a while to tidy up and I have been busy with a few bits and pieces. But after being scared off by big prices I found the following three on eBay before Christmas. £6.50 each a bargain considering they are £14 normally. These are the Blacktree versions, pretty happy with how they have gone together but I do hate metal figures there are 9 or 10 bits to each one !

I am hoping to pick up one more rider if I can at York at the weekend so the unit is 10 strong.
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  1. David1 February 2017 at 22:40

    Nice looking additions, Matt, but I entirely agree about fiddling bits on Wargames models.

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    1. Matt Crump1 February 2017 at 22:47

      Thanks David...the worst bit getting the hands on the handlebars !!!!argghhhh

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  2. MartinC1 February 2017 at 23:35

    very cool, can I be these. I also hate the glueing bit. Just do a simple spear with hand attached. Doesn't fit. See you at York

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  3. Phil Robinson1 February 2017 at 23:48

    Well they certainly look worth the hassle of assembly, I feel your pain I have been assembling a M/C tonight. I have the joy of trying to get the rider to fit tomorrow >~(

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    1. Matt Crump2 February 2017 at 07:34

      Thanks Phil...I think the modern plastics are just designed and sculpted to fit together much better, I'm not an expert but presume it is the castings and moulding process ? Hey ho they are done now🙂

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  4. Michael Awdry2 February 2017 at 06:12

    Looking good Matt and like you I despair at anything that needs me to sit down with superglue and pin vince.

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    1. Matt Crump2 February 2017 at 07:36

      Thanks Michael....these were better than the last two I did and did need much pinning, but I still had to use force to bend the driver to get his legs and arms into the right positions. But they are done now....🙂

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  5. Mallius Vane2 February 2017 at 09:55

    Great! Look forward to seeing them painted up and on the battlefield!

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  6. caveadsum14713 February 2017 at 18:56

    They look great, but I agree plastic is way better!
    Best Iain

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    1. Matt Crump3 February 2017 at 23:07

      Thanks.....I guess we all have a view but plastic casting just seems so much better now ?

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  7. Dalauppror5 February 2017 at 10:06

    Exellent bargin! Love early german mc troops they are cool. Looking forward to see them painted up.

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    1. Matt Crump5 February 2017 at 18:51

      Thanks Michael hopefully soon when I have finished Glider I am working on 😀

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