King Force Churchill

[MABO]

Here I present you a Churchill tank of the so called "KIng Force". It is the second model of the Plastic Soldier Company Box WW2V20017. The first one can be seen here: http://bennosfiguresforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21890

I have reported my fault concerning the tank hatch. In this case it was to late for a correction. So I have an open flank for all experts to punish me for wrong positioning this part.

Here some informations about this unit. Six Churchill Mk III were shipped to Egypt, where the prototype first took part in a combat mission in October and November 1942 during the Battle of El Alamein. The six vehicles were led by Major Norris King, which earned the troop the name "Kingforce". After two battles, the tanks had 106 hits, but only one of the Churchill tanks had been destroyed and two others damaged. During later operations in North Africa to defend against the German attack in February 1943 (Ochsenkopf company) the psychological effect of the apparently impenetrable armour on the enemy and the own infantry was emphasized in the mission report.

[Bill Slavin]

Looks great, MABO - dusty and sun-baked. And I love the desert setting!

[Peter]

From both you made, I like this one most. Excellent work!

[MABO]

Thanks, Peter and Bill!

[Graeme]

I agree with Bill, it looks sun bleached and sand blasted. The weathering is spot on.

The sandpaper makes an excellent gibber plain, it's surprising how good it looks in the photos.

[MABO]

It is no sandpaper. It is a real beach. Historical incorrect. The picture was made on Omaha Beach.