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Offline Ignatieff

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Re: Rolls Royce armoured Car markings in Palestine/Libyan Deserts
« Reply #15 on: 05 March 2012, 06:38:17 PM »
Have spent my book budget for the next three months already..... :'( I want that book too :-[

Been doing some more digging. As most of the force that fought in the Libyan Desert were drawn from units from the whole of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force I doubt that there would have been any markings similar to divisional insignia. Example: Elements from twenty Yeomanry regiments fought the Senussi.  The Western Frontier Force was a body created in haste to counter the unexpected threat from the west. Can't seem to track down which higher formations these ACs and LCs Batteries had been attached to after they transfered from RNAC sections on their return to Egypt after Gallipoli.

Stick to the Broad Arrow, AC/LC, and four digit numbers. Nowt else.


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Offline Beast of Bukhara

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Re: Rolls Royce armoured Car markings in Palestine/Libyan Deserts
« Reply #16 on: 15 March 2012, 07:00:41 PM »
I've attached a photo of the Matchbox RR A/C (1/48th ) with a Copplestone (28mm) chappie ,figure, me lad stood next to it.
I 've posted this as a comparison to the photo of Arthur Jenkins below in a similar pose just as a scale comparison. Thought it might be of passing interest in the overall topic of RR A/C's suitable or otherwise for the tabletop :-I

Offline Ignatieff

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Re: Rolls Royce armoured Car markings in Palestine/Libyan Deserts
« Reply #17 on: 15 March 2012, 07:03:34 PM »
I've attached a photo of the Matchbox RR A/C (1/48th ) with a Copplestone (28mm) chappie ,figure, me lad stood next to it.
I 've posted this as a comparison to the photo of Arthur Jenkins below in a similar pose just as a scale comparison. Thought it might be of passing interest in the overall topic of RR A/C's suitable or otherwise for the tabletop :-I

the mans a midget! Mr.Jenkins shoulders are at the base of the turret, whilst Tom Thumb here is someway behind.  Either that, or the car is too big! ??? ???
« Last Edit: 15 March 2012, 07:07:35 PM by Ignatieff »

Offline Beast of Bukhara

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Re: Rolls Royce armoured Car markings in Palestine/Libyan Deserts
« Reply #18 on: 15 March 2012, 07:28:37 PM »
Well observed :-X

As I say suitable or otherwise for the tabletop (neutral)

So quick to judge Ignatieff  lol lol lol

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Re: Rolls Royce armoured Car markings in Palestine/Libyan Deserts
« Reply #19 on: 16 March 2012, 09:45:57 AM »
I gather that, like the Bantam Battalions, there was a maximum height regulation for entry into the AC Batteries. No one over four foot nine! ;D
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Offline Ignatieff

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Re: Rolls Royce armoured Car markings in Palestine/Libyan Deserts
« Reply #20 on: 16 March 2012, 01:47:28 PM »
Yeh, but 'Lofty' out of 'It aint half Hot Mum' really is taking the piss!  lol

Offline Beast of Bukhara

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Re: Rolls Royce armoured Car markings in Palestine/Libyan Deserts
« Reply #21 on: 16 March 2012, 06:09:06 PM »
Settle Down  yooou orrible little lot !

 

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