Hearts of Oak - Part 3

This is the land ship HMS FEARNOUGHT.  It is a small, three wheeled steam contraption which can be landed to support Royal Navy's Armoured Landing parties ashore.

It has variable armament with either a water cooled machine gun or, as shown here, a light field gun which increases the weight of the vehicle overall. 

The model is by Ironclad Miniatures with a resin hull and turret, and white metal cast wheels and gun.  I remodelled the back end with a scratch built funnel and support struts, for a more authentic look.

Usuthu!!!!

Learned gentlemen and long time readers of this humble blog will know that today is the anniversary of the Zulu War Battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift in 1879 (see here).  But today is extra special as it is also the 50th Anniversary of the classic movie of the latter battle, Zulu.

Stop whatever you are doing, pour yourself youself a generous Gin and Tonic, and watch the movie to celebrate.  I am!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2532420/A-salute-Zulu-A-spell-binding-story-raw-courage-NO-gore-NO-political-correctness-NO-swaggering-Yanks-great-British-war-film-50th-anniversary.html

Brigade Models New Year Sale

Instead of a Christmas Sale, those dapper chaps at Brigade Models are having a Happy New Year Sale! 15% off until 31 Jan- enjoy!

http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/Ranges.html