More Interwar Vehicles from Copplestone

[Phil Robinson]

K57 LK. II (Leichter Kampfwagen II)A German light tank just about to go into production at the end of WW1. Although the end of the war meant that it never went into full production. Parts for 10 tanks disguised as agricultural equipment were smuggled into Sweden where it was known as the Stridsvagn m/21. Another 12 probably found their way to Hungary.http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?93430-Stridsvagn-m-21-(Leichte-Kampfwagen)-pictures http://www.patriotfiles.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109740


K58 T1E2 Light TankA US light tank from 1929 - I don`t have much information on this prototype (?) tank, but it does look cool and cranky.http://pics.livejournal.com/fat_yankey/gallery/0001y0a6http://www.wwiivehicles.com/usa/tanks-light/t1.asp


http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/latest.php

[carlos marighela]

T1 E2 was another of a series of interwar US prototypes, most of which were develomental dead ends. This one was manufactured by J. Cunningham to a design by the US War Dept for a tank limited to 5 tons in weight. Armed with a 37mm gun, coaxial .30cal MG and powered by a 105 hp Cunningham engine. It was pretty nifty for it's day with a top speed of 20mph. Interesting and I'm sure I will collect one but I'd love to see him turn his talents to more useful bits of kit, ie those that actually saw some active service.

British Light Tank Mk II, especially the India pattern. Saw action on the NW Frontier, the only tank to do so.

Soviet T-18. Saw action in 1929 against the Chinese. Just about the only armoured action in the Far East prior to Khalkin Gol, fascinating little battle.

Fiat 3000. Yes I know you can convert a FT-17 but hey.

I'd also love to see some Carden Lloyds. Everyone had some during the 1930s and they saw considerable service including in the Gran Chaco war.

And despite not seeing any actual service, I'd dearly love a Mark VIII Liberty.

[Doc Twilight]

I'd love to see him turn his talents to more useful bits of kit, ie those that actually saw some active service.

Agreed, Carlos. Unfortunately, according to numerous sources, Copplestone doesn't actually sculpt these vehicles, he commissions them, which seems to confirm that he's lost interest in doing anything "new" in his newer ranges for the moment. So far as I know, Tobi is still working on the LkII for his own company, which looks to be shaping up as a fine model.

As for the Fiat 3000, it's on my list of things to do for Black Army, and I had hoped to get it out sooner than later, particularly as it's the one tank that the Ethiopians actually had during their war with Italy in 35-36. However, I am still awaiting news on other, numerous outstanding projects from sculptors. Wouldn't mind getting some of the other stuff you mention in there, too.

-Doc

[Mancha]

Company B has a Carden Lloyd on the way:

http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/companyB_greens.htm

[carlos marighela]

Wrong version for me but thanks for the tip. Maybe he'll cover the various variants or I could just use it for conversions. I've got a half built sctachbuild here somewhere I should dig out.