Several months ago I picked up two Lone Star armoured cars. I do like die-cast, but these are also genuine toys and date back to at least the 1970s, which makes them special. Here they are repaired and repainted. For war-game purposes the British vehicle will represent a Daimler Dingo (Bren) or a Daimler Armoured Car (2pdr.) The dark camouflage colours are unusual for WW2 but at least one unit is recorded as using it in the 1940s. The German counterpart is the same model, but thats ok. The Italians produced several hundred vehicles based on Daimlers and many ended up in German hands, and the bold camouflage is correct for their use.
MGB
Great find and excellent additions to your collections.
ReplyDeleteCheers Alan, I think they are rather special too.
DeleteMichael
What make are the figures in the top photo? I think I have some heavy recasts which look very similar.
ReplyDeleteAlan, if you click on WW2 in my labels, scroll down for photos of the entire collection, I asked the same question and Brian kindly answered. I also think some are being recast. I do like their simple design, they look very 1930s.
DeleteMichael
Excellant find - I had one as a child - I wonder what happened to it ?
ReplyDeleteHeard that before, Tony. Just wish I had half of the stuff I played with in the 1960s-70s. Have just put the vehicles on my bookcase in the lounge. Great toys.
DeleteMichael
Another excellent job Michael! Your paint work is so good and the camouflage is so interesting! I have never seen the darker version, but it works very well!
ReplyDeleteThanks Brad, I don't like the khaki green used by most of the British vehicles in Europe, so was happy to find something different, the 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry 1942. Sort of looks like what 'we' adopted in more recent times.
DeleteMichael
oh dear! I think I'd best go keep busy until the "oooh, wouldn't it be great to......." thoughts go away!
ReplyDeleteWell, Ross, you have done that to me often enough, it was payback time, lol.
DeleteMichael