Vosper MTB 74 St Nazaire Raid

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This is how things stand at the moment.

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Very nice! The crew and the small details add a lot of interest. :beer: Al

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Thanks Al. Might add a mechanic welding the frame on at the bow at some point, to justify the idle crew.

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Hi Alan, I know it’s been a while since you posted this topic and may I say a lovely build. I have just completed the same kit and was wondering where you got the figures from. I’ve searched everywhere I can think of without success. Any help would be appreciated.

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Man! I lost track of this one somehow, what a gorgeous little War Craft, very bright and colorful, quite an attractive model!

Cajun :crocodile:

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HI! What a beauty and an interesting topic! Nicley done Alan!! I am looking into converting a 1/72 Vosper kit into this version, but it comes with 21-inch torpedo and tubes. I think I read somewhere that used the 18-inch but cannot find the source now and anywhere else. Does anyone happen to know?

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Yes, they were 18" tubes. Several good books on the raid. One that specifically mentions the 18" tubes and the torpedoes carried is Storming St. Nazaire by James Dorrian. I think there is an Osprey book on the raid as well.

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Hi, the figures are a mixture of Wee Friends, U Models and I think one came From Accurate Armour. The seated guys playing cards were conversions from a set of German gunners or tankers. Can’t quite remember now, Hope that helps.

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Thanks for the comments. Enjoy your build.

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Thank you!!

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Many thanks, apologies for the belated repoy.

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MAny thanks

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Hi Alan, just returning after a long hiatus, but just about done with my conversion. Just double checking of the paint colors, did you use a source or go by eye? I seem to come up with more gray tones than blue tones so not really sure if it’s just the way the images come out

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Hi, If I recall the camo scheme is detailed in the kit. It is also referenced in Vosper MTBs No 13 suqadron/signal publications where it shows a duller grey scheme so go with what you feel best I wouold suggest. Not an expert I’m afraid. When it’s eweathered in a bit more it will dull down.