Churchill in Normandie

[MABO]

During this years vacacions I have the time to assemble some new models. Inspired by the locations most are for the Allied Landing and the Normany Campaign. Here is the first:

This is a Churchill AVRE 6th Assault Regiment. The model is from Plastic Soldier Company. It was easy to build and all parts fit very well. My fault: I glue the tank hatch in a wrong position in the turret and have to cut it off later to turn it in the right direction. I thought the commander could open the hatch to his left and right. The decals are from Peddinghaus and worked very well.

The additional stuff like bags etc. are from SHQ and Sgtss Mess. I use this stuff very often. It is cheep and - imho - looks good to individualise my models a little. I didn't build the area around it...
Hope you enjoy.

[Bluefalchion]

Beautiful model and your presentation is evocative of the region of Normandy. Thanks for sharing.

[Bill Slavin]

A nice clean build beautifully done, and I agree, the background is very evocative.

[Kekso]

Great work Jan. I also like photography very much.

[Michael Robert]

Very nice Jan,

Churchill, sitting tranquil and alert with a big cigar in his mouth (the hole is missing )

I think I reckognize the place

Have a good time
Michael

[Wiking]

Nice done, nice background, nice commander.
For what the heck is he watching ?

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[Michael Robert]

Dear Wiking
definitely A. With that hat it can only be young Queen Elisabeth

[MABO]

Thank you very much, folks. Michael, you are right of course about the place and also about the little Princess:

[Graeme]

You have made a very nice job on the tank Jan and nature has made a very nice job on the scenery.They look really good together.

That picture of Princess Elizabeth in her wartime uniform has got me thinking, that would be a great bonus figure for some company to make.

[MABO]

You have made a very nice job on the tank Jan and nature has made a very nice job on the scenery.They look really good together.

That picture of Princess Elizabeth in her wartime uniform has got me thinking, that would be a great bonus figure for some company to make.

Thank you very much for the flowers. And I think you are right with the second point. I know these girls :

https://www.dantaylormodelworks.com/ats-drivers-219-p.asp

[Graeme]

Princess Elizabeth AND Sam Stewart! Those are very nice figures.

[Beano Boy]

Nicely painted and presented Jan.


Close up petard 290 mm mortar of Churchill_ avre _ tank. It was a 40 lb Bunker, and road block buster!





Classified Top Secret!
One of Hobart`s funnies lobbing these. They were loaded from the front. BB

[Marvin]

Great photography allows us to see great modelling. Congratulations with this work, Jan!

[MABO]

Thanks, Paul and Marvin! I am happy that you like it!

[Susofrick]

I thought it was Winston! Very nice indeed!

[C M Dodson]

Very nice indeed.

The picture looking up the road is the most evocative in my opinion.

Best wishes,

Chris

[Mr. Andrea]

That's a wonderful holiday you are having in Normandie, Jan! As wonderful as your tank.
And that perfect surroundings for such a model! great job!