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Posted on 5/18/26 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 5/18/26 at 4:31 pm
1/35th scale British Matilda mk.III/IV tank of the 42nd Royal Tank Regiment,1st Army Tank Brigade, North Africa, 1941.
Matilda Infantry Tank.
The Matilda was very heavily armored in its role as a slow infantry support vehicle ,but only mounted a 2 pounder cannon, which is basically 40 mm in diameter, along with a 7.92 mm coaxial machine gun.
Early in the war, German anti-tank guns could not scratch it. But unfortunately, the Germans figured out if they took their anti aircraft 88 millimeter flak gun and used it as a flat trajectory anti tank gun, nothing could stand up to it. The Matilda did well early in the war, But eventually was replaced by Sherman tanks acquired via lend lease.
The Caunter camouflage scheme was a striking, geometric pattern used by the British Army on tanks and soft-skin vehicles early in World War II, primarily in the North African desert from 1940 to 1941.Origins and Purpose: Named after British Colonel J.A.L. Caunter (commander of the 4th Armoured Brigade), the scheme was intended for desert environments.
Tactical Goal: It used interlocking, multi-tone polygons and sharp angles to create false shadows and outlines. This disrupted the visual silhouette of vehicles and masked their speed, direction, and distance from enemy observers.Inspiration: The design was influenced by the "dazzle" camouflage used on naval ships during World War I.
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Matilda Infantry Tank.
The Matilda was very heavily armored in its role as a slow infantry support vehicle ,but only mounted a 2 pounder cannon, which is basically 40 mm in diameter, along with a 7.92 mm coaxial machine gun.
Early in the war, German anti-tank guns could not scratch it. But unfortunately, the Germans figured out if they took their anti aircraft 88 millimeter flak gun and used it as a flat trajectory anti tank gun, nothing could stand up to it. The Matilda did well early in the war, But eventually was replaced by Sherman tanks acquired via lend lease.
The Caunter camouflage scheme was a striking, geometric pattern used by the British Army on tanks and soft-skin vehicles early in World War II, primarily in the North African desert from 1940 to 1941.Origins and Purpose: Named after British Colonel J.A.L. Caunter (commander of the 4th Armoured Brigade), the scheme was intended for desert environments.
Tactical Goal: It used interlocking, multi-tone polygons and sharp angles to create false shadows and outlines. This disrupted the visual silhouette of vehicles and masked their speed, direction, and distance from enemy observers.Inspiration: The design was influenced by the "dazzle" camouflage used on naval ships during World War I.
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Posted on 5/18/26 at 4:33 pm to choppadocta
Very cool. Should put some mini Raybans on them
Posted on 5/18/26 at 4:38 pm to choppadocta
Very nice.
Powered by two 85 hp bus engines. It wasn't just the infantry tank concept that made them so slow - Britain just flat didn't have any good sources for engines or transmissions suitable for tanks either. The Sherman rolled onto the scene packing 350 HP for comparison.
Powered by two 85 hp bus engines. It wasn't just the infantry tank concept that made them so slow - Britain just flat didn't have any good sources for engines or transmissions suitable for tanks either. The Sherman rolled onto the scene packing 350 HP for comparison.
Posted on 5/18/26 at 4:46 pm to TheRealTigerHorn
And they also loved the diminutive M3 Stuart. They called it the "honey", because it was so reliable in the desert, where their Crusader and other tanks had horrible mission capability due to mechanical breakdowns.
Posted on 5/18/26 at 4:59 pm to choppadocta
I saw that color scheme on a Malibu in the Hammond Walmart parking lot the other day
Posted on 5/18/26 at 5:39 pm to choppadocta
That’s fantastic work. You nailed the camouflage pattern to a tee! I have to know, which paints and what masking technique did you use?
Posted on 5/18/26 at 5:58 pm to Darth_Vader
Thanks for the compliment.
I primed with Tamiya gray surface primer, Ammo by Mig Caunter camouflage set, and various Mr Color and Tamiya Paints, panel liner and weathering chalks and powders.
Basically I mask lighter to darker. Using an airbrush, I shot the pale slate blue first, masked that off then shot the desert yellow, masked both of those and then the olive green. Invariably, there was some bleed under some of the masking tape, but I was able to touch that up with brush. It was quite the challenge.
I primed with Tamiya gray surface primer, Ammo by Mig Caunter camouflage set, and various Mr Color and Tamiya Paints, panel liner and weathering chalks and powders.
Basically I mask lighter to darker. Using an airbrush, I shot the pale slate blue first, masked that off then shot the desert yellow, masked both of those and then the olive green. Invariably, there was some bleed under some of the masking tape, but I was able to touch that up with brush. It was quite the challenge.
Posted on 5/18/26 at 7:39 pm to choppadocta
Great work!
“Matilda”. A name as weak as the weapon.
“Matilda”. A name as weak as the weapon.
Posted on 5/18/26 at 7:44 pm to choppadocta
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Thanks for the compliment. I primed with Tamiya gray surface primer, Ammo by Mig Caunter camouflage set, and various Mr Color and Tamiya Paints, panel liner and weathering chalks and powders. Basically I mask lighter to darker. Using an airbrush, I shot the pale slate blue first, masked that off then shot the desert yellow, masked both of those and then the olive green. Invariably, there was some bleed under some of the masking tape, but I was able to touch that up with brush. It was quite the challenge.
Well you did a a good job and it turned out awesome.
Posted on 5/18/26 at 7:52 pm to cypresstiger
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Great work! “Matilda”. A name as weak as the weapon.
If you’re referring to its 2-pounder main gun, you’re absolutely right. It was rather weak. But make no mistake, the Matilda was tough as hell. It had frontal armor up to 3” thick, making it impervious to its German and Italian counterparts, primarily the Pzkpfw III and M30/14. Pretty much the only thing the Axis had to deal with it, at least until the introduction of the Pzkpfw IV Ausf. G in 1942, was the 8.8cm AA gun.
Posted on 5/18/26 at 8:00 pm to choppadocta
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Invariably, there was some bleed under some of the masking tape,
Tip I learned for this is after you apply the mask, brush on a thin coat of the color that is masked along the edge of the tape and allow it to dry. This will seal the edge from bleed through and usually results in perfect lines.
It looks great!
I’m reading An Army at Dawn by Rick Atkinson right now so especially appreciate this North African campaign subject!
This post was edited on 5/18/26 at 8:05 pm
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