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AutoMitrailleuse White (15mm)
« on: 01 December 2016, 01:27:25 AM »


The White Armoured Car (AutoMitrailleuse White in French service) was the French equivalent of Britain's Rolls Royce armoured car, inasmuch as it was a World War One design that was continually upgraded and in service until World War Two. It was based on an American White chassis, and mounted a Hotchkiss machine gun and a 37mm gun opposite each other in the turret.

This is my 1:100 (15mm) 3d printed model in WSF nylon, available for sale in this material or in high-resolution FUD resin at http://shpws.me/MKq1

I'm not sure exactly what tactical markings they would have worn, but I think some French roundels would probably be a reasonably safe bet.
« Last Edit: 01 December 2016, 02:23:30 AM by Fitz »

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Re: Mitrailleuse White (15mm)
« Reply #1 on: 01 December 2016, 01:28:54 AM »
Perhaps playing card symbols for platoon markings?
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Re: AutoMitrailleuse White (15mm)
« Reply #2 on: 01 December 2016, 05:48:34 AM »
That seems like a good idea. Even if they turn out not to be strictly accurate, they'll look good.

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Re: AutoMitrailleuse White (15mm)
« Reply #3 on: 01 December 2016, 09:08:35 PM »
Very nice  8)

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Re: AutoMitrailleuse White (15mm)
« Reply #4 on: 01 December 2016, 11:16:12 PM »


Poitier50 suggested the playing-card symbols as used on interwar/WWII French tanks as platoon identifiers. I don't know if they were actually used for armoured cars, but I liked the idea so I tried it out.

The French roundel on the doors makes a nice aiming bullseye.

 

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