Neucraft Models 1/56... out of the box pictorial review ... R35 and Otter Mk1

[lou passejaire]

i received them in early december but ... so, another out of the box from Neucraft Models .
The Otter Mk1 , one of those armored cars produced in the Commonwealth during WW2 , and a Renault R35, the most common French infantry tank .
as what became usual with Neucraft products quick service, 10 days from China to France ( and 3 days in custom ) .

First of all , on the two models, less than 5 minutes of work before priming . No flash, no molding lines, no hole to drill , a modeller dream .



The Otter mk 1 :
note that on this model only the Boys ATR barrel, the smoke grenade launcher and the hatch have been glued .
the biggest model , in size, and with 18 parts ( 5 wheels, Turret,  Front Hatch,Smoke grenade launcher, Tool Box or antena, Exhaust pipe, waffle-board,  optional 2 front lights,BOYS ATR barrel,Bren Gun...) And with a quite detailed underbelly ... and a bit of sponsoring from a tyres manufacturer ? ( as there are logos on the tyres ) 





Just keep in mind that there is no room in the turret for a Perry Miniatures Tank crewman , you'll have to use a warlord, or just a head .

mine will finish as a Desert Rat HQ vehicle .



and there is an assembly guide here :
http://neucraftmodels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/5006_Assembly-Guide.pdf

then the Renault R35 :
It's the greatest French tank model i have ever seen . This little thing is perfect . I can't say more . Perfect in size , perfect resin work, separeted tracks and exhaust pipe who fit without a hard work, the 2 turret models used on the R35, the 2 guns used, and even an optional oil dispender, and 4 separeted shackles quite usefull to fix some chain .






and there is an assembly guide :
http://neucraftmodels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/5005_Assembly-Guide.pdf

This little tank will become the bulk of a Vichy tank platoon in Syria scenarios .


I can't wait for the forthcoming Traction 11CV 
 

[grant]

As a Canadian, very happy to see the Otter!

[Helen]

Lou, I found that two of the Perry crew will fit in the turret. Might find that you will need to customise the butt of the bren gun to fit.

[carlos marighela]

Eureka make a small selection of crew figures in berets and short sleeved shirts for their Rhodesian range. No idea whether they would fit these but they are useful figures that lend themslves to a range of possible uses, WW2 included. I have some for my converted Warlord Humber for Portuguese and others for crewing FoA Centurions.

[carlos marighela]

That Otter is exquisite btw. I really hope they make a C-15 TA armoured truck. Same chassis IIRC.

[lou passejaire]

here are the R35 Painted ... i'm not quick ... 

[Keith]

They look fantastic. I've one to start here so many thanks for the inspiration.

[The Dozing Dragon]

Very nice!