I've cut this finished build right down to the bones, as it was long winded and too many photos.
In October 1973, the Israelis knew an Arab attack was imminent, but didn't know exactly when. Their allies, the Americans, stated that if Israel fired the first shot they wouldn't receive "...so much as a nail in help"
So wait they had to.
Their enemies, the Egyptians to the west and Syrian in the north, launched their attacks on Oct. 6th. Along with their coalition allies, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Cuba, N.Korea, Kuwait and E. Germany. Egypt stormed across the Suez Canal. Their objective was to take the Sinai, which they lost after the Six Day War in 1967. To the north, the Syrians invaded the Golan Heights. They too wanted land taken from them during the same conflict.
Using an awful and inaccurate 1/35, only good for practicing on, Tamiya cheapo toy tank, I've tried to model an Egyptian T-62 tank during the campaign. Also present will be Israeli armour.
The T-62 stands on Egyptian soil waiting for the order to attack.
The young crew have no idea that in less than two weeks, their tank will be destroyed and they will be dead.
The tank is brush painted with Vallejo Model Air. I hand painted the Egyptian flag. I don't use 'sophisticated' tank track painting methods, just Vallejo Dirt and a pencil.
Yes, I know the holdalls are American, but accuracy is a low priority to me. I just use what's to hand. I made the netting and tarps. from old rags.
Stage one. The waiting game and still on Egyptian soil.....
After an initial bombardment of forward Israeli positions along the Suez Canal, overwhelming Egyptian forces crossed into Israel.
Meeting limited opposition, the buoyant invaders looked forward to an easy victory...........
Next, the push inland.
Thanks for looking.
Ron
In October 1973, the Israelis knew an Arab attack was imminent, but didn't know exactly when. Their allies, the Americans, stated that if Israel fired the first shot they wouldn't receive "...so much as a nail in help"
So wait they had to.
Their enemies, the Egyptians to the west and Syrian in the north, launched their attacks on Oct. 6th. Along with their coalition allies, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Cuba, N.Korea, Kuwait and E. Germany. Egypt stormed across the Suez Canal. Their objective was to take the Sinai, which they lost after the Six Day War in 1967. To the north, the Syrians invaded the Golan Heights. They too wanted land taken from them during the same conflict.
Using an awful and inaccurate 1/35, only good for practicing on, Tamiya cheapo toy tank, I've tried to model an Egyptian T-62 tank during the campaign. Also present will be Israeli armour.
The T-62 stands on Egyptian soil waiting for the order to attack.
The young crew have no idea that in less than two weeks, their tank will be destroyed and they will be dead.
The tank is brush painted with Vallejo Model Air. I hand painted the Egyptian flag. I don't use 'sophisticated' tank track painting methods, just Vallejo Dirt and a pencil.
Yes, I know the holdalls are American, but accuracy is a low priority to me. I just use what's to hand. I made the netting and tarps. from old rags.
Stage one. The waiting game and still on Egyptian soil.....
After an initial bombardment of forward Israeli positions along the Suez Canal, overwhelming Egyptian forces crossed into Israel.
Meeting limited opposition, the buoyant invaders looked forward to an easy victory...........
Next, the push inland.
Thanks for looking.
Ron
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