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June 10, 2021

The Nam – in 1:72

The Nam – in 1:72, a little diorama project broken in to 3 parts. This little project used some Elhiem figures that I reviewed in Quick look at Elhiem 1:72 (20mm) figures. In this case the NAM01 – US Army M16s Advancing set of four figures. I also incorporated the two Geek Gaming products that I reviewed in the following...

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January 18, 2021

Elhiem 1:72 Soviet Motor Rifle Infantry

Continuing from my two previous posts featuring Elhiem figures (Quick look at Elhiem 1:72 (20mm) figures and BAOR British Infantry 1:72) I finally got around to painting the Elhiem 1:72 Soviet Motor Rifle Infantry. These guys had quite a bit of flash on them, but that was easily removed with some snippers. Then if required cleaned up with a metal...

Figures

December 17, 2020

Revell 1:76 Challenger 1 (03308)

The Revell 1:76 Challenger 1 is a re-boxing of an old Matchbox offering of the Challenger. Apart from adding the aerials to the tank plus some static grass to the base, the kit was built straight out of the box. Revell 1:76 Challenger 1 box art The build Supplied on 3 runners and with rubber band style tracks. There are...

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November 20, 2020

BAOR British Infantry 1:72

A follow on from my previous blog post (Quick look at Elhiem 1:72 (20mm) figures). I take a quick look at the Elhiem BAOR British Infantry 1:72 scale (BAOR08 British skirmishing with SLRs). I’ve managed to get some bench time and painted this set. I think they came out looking OK. Started with a coat of Halfords grey car primer....

Figures

October 31, 2020

Airfix 1:72 NATO Ground Crew

Just a quick look at the contents of the Airfix 1:72 NATO Ground Crew set. This set was first released in 1981. Re-boxed in 2000, this is the example in this review. Last re-boxing was in 2013. It will be interesting to see if Airfix re-box these figures. I hope they do, as I suspect they would be very popular....

Figures

October 24, 2020

Cold War armour in miniature

Revell 1:76 Challenger 1 I decided it was time to add some Cold War armour subjects to my Cold War in miniature collection. I liked the look of the Revell Challenger 1. It is from the old Matchbox range, so comes with a little display base, which is an added benefit. So I plan to complete this one in the...

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The Nam – in 1:72

Elhiem 1:72 Soviet Motor Rifle Infantry

Revell 1:76 Challenger 1 (03308)

BAOR British Infantry 1:72

Airfix 1:72 NATO Ground Crew

Cold War armour in miniature