Junior's 3x 1/72 PSC Cromwells

[Tim Marlow]

By calling on his inner zen with Tai Chi he’ll be irresistible in battle Andrew….

[adt70hk]

By calling on his inner zen with Tai Chi he’ll be irresistible in battle Andrew….

He might need it.....

He's in a Cromwell and I have a smattering of Panthers, a couple of Pak 40s, an 88......and of course my King Tiger.... :smiling5: :smiling5:

[Tim Marlow]

Apparently, according to a couple of recce commanders I heard giving a talk at the history festival, the tactic used by Cromwell troops was for all tanks to hit the German with HE and try to smash the optics so it was unable to see to fire….or if they were really lucky to set light to the fuel fumes given off by the engine…..not seen any of this in wargames rules though LOL…..

[adt70hk]

Apparently, according to a couple of recce commanders I heard giving a talk at the history festival, the tactic used by Cromwell troops was for all tanks to hit the German with HE and try to smash the optics so it was unable to see to fire….or if they were really lucky to set light to the fuel fumes given off by the engine…..not seen any of this in wargames rules though LOL…..

Interesting.... Definitely not on my rules..... And definitely won't be giving Junior the option.....

[Tim Marlow]

The other thing I got from that talk was that the German mp40 with the stock removed was the British tank commander’s weapon of choice…..apparently it allowed a better field of fire close to the tank and was easier to store.

[Guest]

Removed? Not simply folded up?

[Tim Marlow]

The man said removed. As he was there and I wasn’t I took his word for it

[adt70hk]

The other thing I got from that talk was that the German mp40 with the stock removed was the British tank commander’s weapon of choice…..apparently it allowed a better field of fire close to the tank and was easier to store.

Interesting.

In a similar theme, I did read of a very sad story, I think in Tank Action by David Render. IIRC David Render's tank was in a very difficult situation and at the mercy of a German tank or AT gun. However, his best mate in command of another tank neutralised the threat, almost certainly saving David Render's life.

Unfortunately though, no sooner than the saving shot had been fired, than the submachine gun inside his mates tank, I think a Thompson, fell out its mount, hit the floor and dischargesld its entire magazine within the confines of the tank - killing his mate instantly.....

Thanks for the info.

Andrew

PS.... thinking about, I might have a 1/72 MP40 in the stash.....no harm adding it to the Cromwell with the commander and then wait for a rivet counter to cry foul!!

[Guest]

the submachine gun inside his mates tank, I think a Thompson, fell out its mount, hit the floor and dischargesld its entire magazine

That sounds like a Sten, which was prone to do that if it hit the ground the wrong way. The MP 38 and 40 were too, but got an additional safety to prevent it, in the form of a leather strap Stens never had even that luxury.

[adt70hk]

That sounds like a Sten, which was prone to do that if it hit the ground the wrong way. The MP 38 and 40 were too, but got an additional safety to prevent it, in the form of a leather strap :smiling3: Stens never had even that luxury.

Thanks Jakko. Will see if I can find the quote.

[adt70hk]

Hi all

So I've finished Junior's meditating tank commander using the 'Marlow Method'.


Paints were mostly Vallejo Model Colour, although a pot of Life Color and one from Revell did make an appearance.

I know we pull Tim's leg a bit about his 'Marlow Method' but in all seriousness his series of posts on figure painting was a seminal moment for me when it came to figure painting.

I used to have panic attacks at the mere thought of doing figures, however, aside from the priming/wash and first two flesh coat layers, I had this finished in an afternoon today - never thought I'd say that. Thanks again Tim.

It's not quite up with Tim's but even under an optivisor he's not looking too shabby!

ACW as usual.

Andrew







and the usual calibration shot....

[Mini Me]

A fine job there Andrew........love the flesh wash. Rick H.

[Tim Marlow]

Looks really good Andrew. Have you tried any of the other washes in the range?

[adt70hk]

A fine job there Andrew........love the flesh wash. Rick H.

Thanks Rick. It's turned out quite nicely. It actually looks a bit better in real life, as the lighting has washed it out a bit.

Looks really good Andrew. Have you tried any of the other washes in the range?

Hi Tim, I have indeed.....I've just seen your other post on the farmhouse on similar lines, so I'll explain properly on that.

ATB

Andrew

[Airborne01]

They are really good - well done! Too small for me...!
Steve