Author Topic: British reconnaissance motorcycles, and Austin 7 (dismounted test figures 10/09) (Read 12361 times)

minbiz · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2018, 07:14:36 PM »

Wonderful concepts and execution.
Hope you do well with those... seems like the LAF crowd is anxious.

aircav · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2018, 08:29:10 PM »

Quote from: Ewan on May 12, 2018, 04:51:26 PM

Also need a Bren gun version

Really liking the Bren Gun Version,good shout we need this too

Doug ex-em4 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2018, 08:34:21 PM »

They look great and the research has obviously been thorough - well done.....!

Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on May 12, 2018, 02:17:51 PM

Nice.
Unfortunately I now have an "a-ha" track playing in my head.

What does this mean? I’m always on the lookout for opportunities to expand my knowledge of popular culture.

Doug

katie · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2018, 08:44:39 PM »

Probably this --

Johnnytodd · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2018, 12:44:06 AM »

Although similar in appearance to WW2 Paratroop helmets, the classic "Puddin Bowl" motorcycle dispatch rider helmets were made of fabric covered cork and date back at least to the 1930s. So your depictions are accurate for pre-early WW2.

Marine0846 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2018, 01:27:57 AM »

Very cool, love them.
Will be buying some when they are for sale.

Arlequín · « **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2018, 09:54:10 AM »

Nice work Mark!

I will add my voice to the clamouring hordes asking for Battle Bowlers and Brens too. Gas mask satchels 'at the ready' might be fitting too.

That said, the helmet looks rather like the Interwar RTC helmet and certainly having the option for M/C riders, both mounted and dismounted, or even some vehicle crew with them too, gives me thoughts of an 'experimental unit', in the same way as the French mechanised forces had their own helmet.

IIRC correctly there were six TA Motorcycle Battalions created to substitute for 'Divisional Cavalry Regiments' after 1938, so very much a 'must-have' for Early WWII, Op Sealion and VBCW fanatics.

BillK · « **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2018, 03:42:13 PM »

Really like this project's subject matter and the potentially available products.

Really, really like some of the great reference photos this thread has generated.

Now, if they were only available in 20mm.

Cheers,
Bill

Ballardian · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2018, 04:33:56 PM »

Those are very nice indeed

Quendil · « **Reply #24 on:** May 13, 2018, 05:58:30 PM »

Love them, would definitely want to pick some of them up

tin shed gamer · « **Reply #25 on:** May 13, 2018, 09:28:32 PM »

Well I'm glad you like them. Which means you'll probably like the Austin 7 that goes with them.

SABOT · « **Reply #26 on:** May 13, 2018, 09:52:06 PM »

I heard that, superb Sir!

I wondered if you would consider creating a Wolseley Ten Four Police car as I have searched high and low and diecast versions are mainly 1/43 and around £75 to £140. The reason for their use is I have recently read about the Home Defence units in 1940 and came across the four man Police units, Police Armed Response Force. Figures are no problem as there are plenty around but we lack a suitable ride for these gallant chaps.

Thargor · « **Reply #27 on:** May 13, 2018, 11:10:57 PM »

Bikes are lovely and there's an Austin 7 coming too? Will be picking some up when they're out.

Poiter50 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 14, 2018, 01:22:38 AM »

Quote from: tin shed gamer on May 13, 2018, 09:28:32 PM

you'll probably like the Austin 7 that goes with them.

Arlequín · « **Reply #29 on:** May 14, 2018, 04:59:55 PM »

Quote from: SABOT on May 13, 2018, 09:52:06 PM

I wondered if you would consider creating a Wolseley Ten Four Police car...

Careful, if you make it he'll only want a Commer 'Black Maria' or something like that after it, mark my words!

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Author Topic: British reconnaissance motorcycles, and Austin 7 (dismounted test figures 10/09) (Read 12361 times)