Darius’ Military Vehicle Collection

[Darius43]

In addition to 1:48 aircraft I have been building 1:48 scale white metal kits of military vehicles and converting Corgi 1:50 diecasts.

The pontoons in the first vehicle were scratch built.

Cheers

Darius

Edited January 16, 2022 by Darius43

[Darius43]

Various Shermans converted from 1:48 Bandai kits or Corgi diecasts.

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Darius

[Darius43]

North African Bailey Bridge diorama.

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Darius

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A few Land Rovers - all 1:48 scale.

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Darius

[Darius43]

Monty’s map caravan - 1:48 Hart Models kit.

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Darius

 

A couple of DUKWs.

1:48 ASAM Models kit.

Modified 1:50 Solido diecast.

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Darius

 

[Darius43]

RAF and RN Land Rover fire engines - 1:48 scale ASAM Models kits.

Cheers

Darius

Edited January 16, 2022 by Darius43

[Darius43]

1:48 scale Morris Quad, Limber and 25 Pounder - built from the Blitzkrieg Miniatures solid resin “wargaming” kit.

CMP C8 with AFPU crew - ASAM Models metal kit.

Cheers

Darius

[MOGUL]

What's the tank on the tank transporter, looks like a Challenger but in North African camoflage?

Fantastic modelling by the way!

 

[Darius43]

It’s a Bishop - essentially a 25 pounder gun mounted in a large turret atop a Valentine tank chassis.

Cheers

Darius

[connollystn]

@Darius43, looks like you have so many models that you could have your own exhibition show. Keep those pictures coming.

[MOGUL]

On 21/11/2022 at 5:43 PM, Darius43 said:

It’s a Bishop - essentially a 25 pounder gun mounted in a large turret atop a Valentine tank chassis.

Cheers

Darius

Makes more sense in terms of time period! 

[Darius43]

Trojan AVRE.  1:48 scale 3D printed resin kit with three parts - found on eBay.

Basic painting completed.  Finer detail painting plus registration and lights to be added.

Cheers

Darius

[MOGUL]

@Darius43, did I spy a Stolly in your workbench thread? 

[Darius43]

27 minutes ago, MOGUL said:

@Darius43, did I spy a Stolly in your workbench thread? 

Well spotted.  Yes - a Mk2 in 1:48 scale from the same supplier as the Trojan AVRE.

Cheers

Darius

[leslie10646]

Brilliant North Africa diorama, Darius. A lot cheaper than King and Country!

[Galteemore]

Agreed, brilliant desert stuff. Came across a brilliant quote by Churchill on Ludwig von Thoma recently, relating to his capture and subsequent hospitality with the 8th Army …..

Churchill remarked: "I sympathize with General von Thoma: Defeated, in captivity and... (long pause for dramatic effect) dinner with Montgomery".^[15]

[Darius43]

Some more 3D printed 1:48 armour.

FV721 Fox Armoured Car

FV214 Conqueror Tank

 

 

Five generations of British Army MBTs.

1:48 scale kits from ASAM Models and Empress Miniatures - plus the 3D printed Conqueror.

Cheers

Darius

Edited March 27, 2023 by Darius43

[Darius43]

Trojan AVRE completed.

 

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Darius

[Darius43]

Some more 3D printed 1:48 scale AFVs cleaned up and painted.

FV434

 

Ferret Mk2

Cheers

Darius

[Darius43]

Humber “Pig” Mk1.

1:48 scale 3D printed kit from eBay.  The model as printed is fairly basic with little detail.  The bull bars were fitted to the Mk2 so we’re not used.

I added more details using bits of plasticard and brass rod.

Cheers

Darius

[Darius43]

Mk1 Pig completed.

I remember queuing up with my Mum and sister in the street beside the Avenue Cinema in Belfast one evening back in 1978 to see the film Grease.  We had just moved to Belfast (Dad worked for Michelin) and the street was fenced off down the middle as the Grand Central Hotel next door was being used by the Army.  Vehicles like these were being prepared to go out on patrol.

Both the cinema (a real flea pit as I recall) and the hotel are long gone and the Castle Court shopping centre occupies the space today.

 

1:48 scale Alvis Saracens - HLBS resin kits.

 

1:50 Alvis Stalwart Mk1 - modified Verem diecast model.

Cheers

Darius

Edited April 5, 2023 by Darius43

[Broithe]

I still have a slight wave in the nail on my left thumb, from getting it clouted by the back door of a Saracen in 1970.

 

I must fill in a claim form.

[Darius43]

Operation Plunder.

1:48 Hobby Boss LCM-3 on a Gaso.Line Dragon Wagon.

Cheers

Darius