Inspired by Matt's call to a March kit building challenge (see Mad March), I decided to dip my toe into the challenge. As mentioned in the previous post, I have a Tamiya 1/48 Matilda kit laying unbuilt for several years. This challenge would provide sufficient motivation to actually unbox the kit and get on with it. Likely little surprise to regulars, I also have a tall stack 1/100 (15mm) Zvezda models similarly laying around unbuilt. Since there are Matildas in this stockpile, why not make the build a trio of Matildas? The Zvezda Matildas are both Mk I and Mk II models. The little Zvezda models only have six or seven pieces so they can be put together in a flash. The larger Tamiya model contains considerably more pieces and took much more time to build. However, all three models took less time than I expected. While Matt's challenge required only the raw build, I forged ahead and painted my offerings as well. The paintwork was kept simple using bronze green. Decals were omitted from the Tamiya build since I just did not like the look of them. For me, unmarked AFVs on the table are fine. Perhaps one day, the 1/48 Matilda will actually see tabletop action with a complement of support troops? She is ready when the call comes!
Since building these models put me into the WWII gaming spirit, I downloaded Chain of Command 2 to give the rules a look.
Very nice Jonathan. Ready to drive on Berlin!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ben!
DeleteWell, the 1/48 was put together in short order - I tend to labour on such things, usually the track assemblies get me! though the 7 part Zvezda tanks are very wargamer friendly to build and the vehicle range pretty substantial and well presented.
ReplyDeleteThe extra stowage / detail on the 1/48 does grab a few extra points.
CoC2 ….. you are getting drawn in :-)
One of my favourite WWII tanks (well, the Mark II at least). The only one I have ever built was an Airfix model. Great work on them Jonathan and three at the same time is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely waltzing along really well, lovely work.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Neat trio of tanks! I remember assembly of an Airfix kit back in the early 1970's. Looking forward to your WW2 games. You have a good start on the armor.
ReplyDeleteHa! Great work Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteNicely done Jon and speedy too….simple paintwork works for me, I have more than one Matilda too
ReplyDeleteNicely done Jonathan, the Zvezda kits are great for quick buids
ReplyDeleteThey have come out very well indeed. As you know I'm a big fan of the Vezda kits, which comprise the bulk of my 15mm Matildas fleet (the rest being Peter Pig and QRF).
ReplyDeleteWell I did like the post title, which made me smile! Excellent work on the Matilda II and finished much more quickly than I would have done, that's for sure. Nice to see some of your WWII chaps too, which I can't remember seeing before? Fingers crossed you can get a game in at some point with them.
ReplyDeleteWhen CoC first came out, we gave it a try, but it just didn't click for us, for multiple reasons. I bought Bolt Action II but that never even got a run out!!! These days Battalion plus level games tick all the boxes for me:).
Nice to see the Matildas. Always had a soft spot for them but never built one. Plain green does allow you to use it with Russian or Australian support too. Do we get any more early war British armour. Something quirky like an A9 or Morris CS9 armoured car, perhaps?
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