Battle of France GB *** Complete & Archived ***

[lancfan]

kit list updated

[JohnRatzenberger]

i'd certainly be up for this - probably something in 1/35 such as a early Panzer (I would assume I, II and III but I'd have to do some research).

IMHO:
I for sure.
II through AusF E.
III through about AusF E or F, all with 37mm gun.
IV through AusF E, but mostly AusF A.
38(t) & 35(t)

It seems I have little info left; I went through my books/magazines and my inventory list and it seems I donated most books not British or US some years ago and slimmed down my magazine cut-outs also. I hate to say it but that included all sorts of RAF-FR pull-out pages that would have been great for the Polish GB and the France GB

[lancfan]

i'd certainly be up for this - probably something in 1/35 such as a early Panzer (I would assume I, II and III but I'd have to do some research).

According to Wikipedia- "the Wehrmacht invaded France with 523 Panzer Is, 955 Panzer IIs, 349 Panzer IIIs, 278 Panzer IVs, 106 Panzer 35(t)s and 228 Panzer 38(t)s"

[RCD]

I have never joined in before but the battle of France has so many unusual topics. I have a spare 1/72 PSC universal carrier. I will ATTEMPT to convert this to a Bren gun carrier or a scout carrier.

[chrism]

A nice and comprehensive list you have compiled so far there, David. Thanks for that. With that list to glance through, I am more than sure I can find a suitable candidate to join in with, when the time comes.

[Stuart]

i'd certainly be up for this - probably something in 1/35 such as a early Panzer (I would assume I, II and III but I'd have to do some research).

IMHO:
I for sure.
II through AusF E.
III through about AusF E or F, all with 37mm gun.
IV through AusF E, but mostly AusF A.
38(t) & 35(t)

It seems I have little info left; I went through my books/magazines and my inventory list and it seems I donated most books not British or US some years ago and slimmed down my magazine cut-outs also. I hate to say it but that included all sorts of RAF-FR pull-out pages that would have been great for the Polish GB and the France GB

i'd certainly be up for this - probably something in 1/35 such as a early Panzer (I would assume I, II and III but I'd have to do some research).

According to Wikipedia- "the Wehrmacht invaded France with 523 Panzer Is, 955 Panzer IIs, 349 Panzer IIIs, 278 Panzer IVs, 106 Panzer 35(t)s and 228 Panzer 38(t)s"

i'd certainly be up for this - probably something in 1/35 such as a early Panzer (I would assume I, II and III but I'd have to do some research).

According to Wikipedia- "the Wehrmacht invaded France with 523 Panzer Is, 955 Panzer IIs, 349 Panzer IIIs, 278 Panzer IVs, 106 Panzer 35(t)s and 228 Panzer 38(t)s"

Wow! Thank you so much for the info guys - much appreciated. I assumed they had III's but not IV's. Excellent. (Funny I was reading about the Czech built tanks over the weekend).

(Lol David - Wikipedia's generally my 1st port of call too - you just beat me to it! )

I'll certainly be up for this then!

[lancfan]

Kit list updated.

[PaulBradley]

Hmmm, I have a lot of relevant Heller kits, both a/c and armour - perhaps I'll do one of each. I just picked up the new MMP French Bombers of WWII, which looks as if it'll be an excellent read. I'll review it once I've started reading it.

My kit list shows:

Heller 35 Hotchkiss H35 tank
Heller 35 Renault R35 tank
Heller 35 Somua S35 tank
Heller 72 Amiot 143 bomber
Heller 72 Bloch MB.210
Heller 72 Liore et Olivier LeO 451
Heller 72 Potez 63-11

I also have:
Azur 48 Potez 633
FM 48 Breguet Bre693
Hobbyboss 72 Morane-Saulnier MS.406
Hobbycraft 48 Morane-Saulnier MS.406
JMGT 48 Potez 631

I also have a plethora of RAF and Luftwaffe types, but I think it's time to build one or two French subjects.

[JohnRatzenberger]

I had "all" the Heller 1/72 kits, extra decals, paints, etc but after several years decided they'd never surface and gave 'em all away at one of our club shows. Still regret that BUT I'm not going to restore that collection.

I have some resin BEF figures in 1/35 that might be my top candidates.

[Chuck Finley]

I'm in with the following choices:
1) Caudron Renault 714 from Heller
2) Bloch MB.174 from Heller
3) Bloch MB.152

[iggie]

Still in for this GB, assuming that we eventually get the house move completed
Not sure what I'll build yet but there will be something in the stash suitable.

[JohnRatzenberger]

Are there enough to calendar this one -- it is filling rapidly !

I only ask because, this may be my #1 choice, depending on length, etc.



WW1 era paddle steamer named HMS Melton, then placed into civilian use as Queen of Thanet, then requisitioned and placed back in service for WW2 as a minesweeper. She did evacs at Dunkirk and was a control ship at Normandy.

[lancfan]

Good question John, here is the list of all who posted but not everyone actually typed the words so can we all confirm their participation in this one so that I can ask John to calendar this for next year starting 10 May 2020 for six weeks.

chrism
Chuck Finley
iggie
jRatz
Lancfan
MarkyM607
PaulBradley
Purplethistle
RCD
Stuart
59North

David.

[lancfan]

I am of course, in.

David.

[Dirkpitt289]

Man that is one HUGE list of possible kits to be built for this. Awesomeness!