Invasion of the Netherlands in 28mm

[Helen]

Nice project,  it'sgood to see folk getting off the well worn path, so to speak.  I think Company B were talking about doing a Carden Lloyd carrier weren't they?

I must say I'd really struggle with the temptation to paint the Dutch as Smurfs.

Leave the smurfs out of it Smallbones :-)

Company B will have one out this year by all accounts based on the information I've at hand.

[joroas]

Oh, Helen, and I was waiting for Vallejo to bring out a new Smurf Blue shade for them. 

...and white for the helmets, of course..... 

[Helen]

Oh, Helen, and I was waiting for Vallejo to bring out a new Smurf Blue shade for them. 

...and white for the helmets, of course..... 

There will be no laughter on this board :-)

[joroas]

 

[Mr.Marx]

Those are looking great. Cracking job getting them done so fast. Really odd but nice uniform.

Cant wait to kill them. 

[answer_is_42]

Gosh, that was quick! 

Yes, well, student life provides one with an astonishing amount of free time...

[answer_is_42]

It would be good if you could post a picture of the Carden-Lloyd when you get it

Gunshield's made out of some clear plastic.
Perhaps a little too small for Outpost figures. Perhaps not.
The model's ok, anyway. A few nasty mouldlines here and there, but nothing too severe.

Anyone know what the piece in the top left hand corner of the first photo is for?

[carlos marighela]

I'd take an educated guess and say it's the tow bar for an associated trailer.

[Johnnytodd]

...what this extra piece is for?  It would be nice if manufacturers included simple instructions - huh?

[6milPhil]

Good to see an under-represented theatre get some attention.  Google revealed that Reiver Castings does a 28mm Carden-Loyd tankette:
http://reivercasting.wordpress.com/

I was just about to post that. It's a lovely piece too.

[answer_is_42]

Painted the M08 last night. I knew I wouldn't be able to exactly match the shade of the first squad's uniforms, and these are slightly too dark. Ho-hum.
Wasn't very sure on the colour for the gun either, so just went with generic green. Anyone know what colour Dutch equipment/AFVs were painted?

[Mr.Marx]

Are you mixing your paints on the fly again '42'?

[answer_is_42]

Are you mixing your paints on the fly again '42'?

Yeeees. Almost done the second squad, and they're too green! 

[answer_is_42]

Second squad and command team done. I'll base them today/tomorrow and then crack on with the Carden-Loyd (and see about taking some worthwhile photos! ). Still wondering about the infantry gun.

[Mr.Marx]

Looking good. This batch look very blue. 

The officer looks much better when hes not aiming at overhead birds.

MM