Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Hussari I & II From Pico Armor





I've been looking at these guys for a while but was always
put off by the spine-like back backs, finally ordered a few
squads worth. To my great surprise the figures come with
the back packs as a separate piece (joy!) so can put
something a bit more conventional in it's place!

Once again I can't say enough good about Pico Armor,
place an order and in 4 or 5 days you have it!

Pico Armor

1/87th Scale Challenger II

Picked up ten Challenger IIs  recently.








Challenger 2 Tribute | British Army | 2015 | HD


Tanker's Tuesday : Challenger 2



Challenger 2 is an advanced main battle tank built by BAE Systems Land Systems (formerly Vickers Defence Systems, then Alvis Vickers Ltd). Challenger 2 is in service with the British Army and with the Royal Army of Oman. The UK placed orders for 127 Challenger 2 tanks in 1991 and an additional 259 in 1994. In 1993 Oman ordered 18 Challenger 2 tanks and an order for a further 20 tanks was placed in November 1997.

http://www.army-technology.com/projects/challenger2

Monday, January 11, 2016

Brith Day Loot!

Brett's Brawlers Infantry CompanyIncludes a Rifle Company HQ with two 37mm mle 1916 guns, French Flame-thrower Section, Two Rifle Platoons, Machine-gun Platoon with four Hotchkiss mle 1914 HMG teams, Light Tank Platoon with two Renault FT-17 (37mm) and two Renault FT-17 (MG) tanks,  and a French Char d’Assault Platoon with one Schneider CA. 1 tank.









FIB WWII French Mini 15mm Renault FT Pack

 

Saturday, January 9, 2016

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

1/87th Scale AMX-56 LeClerc Main Battle Tank

Just picked up ten of these beauties....)











Tanker's Tuesday : AMX-56 Leclerc MBT





The Leclerc main battle tank was developed by GIAT Industries. Its development began in 1978 and first prototypes were built in 1989. Production of the Leclerc MBT started in 1991. It is named in honor to general Philippe Jacques Leclerc, commander of French armored division during World War II. The Leclerc is one of the best main battle tanks in the world. It is in service with France (406) and United Arab Emirates (388). Some sources claim that currently only 340 Leclercs remain in service with the French Army.
   It is protected with advanced modular armor system, which can be tailored to the threat. Its armor is a combination of steel, ceramics and Kevlar. Damaged modules are easily replaceable. Furthermore they can be easily upgraded with more advanced armor modules. Turret and hull roof was designed to withstand top-attack munitions. Chassis of the tank is covered with wide side skirts. The main electrical systems were duplicated to improve survivability.




http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=100

Leclerc French MBT


French Leclerc Main Battle Tank AKA AMX-56