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Vader’s Model Desk: Infantry Tank Mk. III Valentine
Posted on 3/3/23 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 3/3/23 at 4:55 pm
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The Tank, Infantry, Mk III, Valentine was an infantry tank produced in the United Kingdom during World War II. More than 8,000 of the type were produced in eleven marks, plus various specialised variants, accounting for approximately a quarter of wartime British tank production.[1] The many variants included riveted and welded construction, petrol and diesel engines and a progressive increase in armament. It was supplied in large numbers to the USSR and built under licence in Canada. It was used extensively by the British in the North African campaign. Developed by Vickers, it proved to be both strong and reliable.
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Tamiya 1/35 scale British Infantry Tank Mk. III “Valentine”
1st Tank Brigade, 18th. Corps, 8th Army
North Africa, November 1941
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Posted on 3/3/23 at 4:57 pm to Darth_Vader
The Soviets loved those things.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 4:58 pm to Slinger16
Doing this kit as a Soviet vehicle was an option. But I decided to go British.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:04 pm to Darth_Vader
nice job as always DV...enjoy your posts... 
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:10 pm to Darth_Vader
Very Nice! What color did you use, Buff?
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:11 pm to Darth_Vader
Another awesome build. Do you ever create dioramas for these, even just a small one that is sort of a base for the model?
Also, how did these guys in North Africa avoid getting sunburned to Hell and back?
Also, how did these guys in North Africa avoid getting sunburned to Hell and back?
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:13 pm to Darth_Vader
Another great job!
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:16 pm to Chromdome35
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Very Nice! What color did you use, Buff?
Close but not Buff. Can’t remember the exact shade now though and I’m not in my model room now. I’ll have to look when we get home.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:19 pm to Darth_Vader
Darth, that looks like a Matilda II turret with a 2 pounder....
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:22 pm to Darth_Vader
Love it.. another fantastic job...
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:22 pm to vl100butch
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Darth, that looks like a Matilda II turret with a 2 pounder....
It’s shaped similar to the Matilda. And both had the 2 pounder main gun. But the Matilda had heavier armor.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:25 pm to Darth_Vader
Anybody ever ask you if started posting these on youtube? Set up a nice studio, video your progress, post tips, etc?
I've watched plenty of model railroad buildings.
I've watched plenty of model railroad buildings.
This post was edited on 3/3/23 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:26 pm to Cdawg
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Anybody ever ask you if started posting these on youtube? Set up a nice studio, video your progress, etc?
I wouldn’t even know where to start.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:29 pm to BobABooey
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Another awesome build. Do you ever create dioramas for these, even just a small one that is sort of a base for the model?
Never done a diorama. May try one day. The problem is they take up too much space.
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Also, how did these guys in North Africa avoid getting sunburned to Hell and back?
They had early versions of sun screen I do believe.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 6:48 pm to Darth_Vader
Fabulous job!
I love love love your stuff. Please keep'em coming.
Have a great weekend!
Posted on 3/3/23 at 6:54 pm to Darth_Vader
Is that main gun a 40?
Edited to change...the German main gun at that time was 37. I think the brits used a 40?
Edited to change...the German main gun at that time was 37. I think the brits used a 40?
This post was edited on 3/3/23 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 3/3/23 at 7:02 pm to Darth_Vader
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I wouldn’t even know where to start.
I'd watch. I watch some guy repair/service watches and its relaxing.
Got to see a real Valentine at the El Alamein battlefield in Egypt.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 7:09 pm to Darth_Vader
They be glad that Javelins didn’t exist back then.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 7:12 pm to pilsnerpusher
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Is that main gun a 40?
Edited to change...the German main gun at that time was 37. I think the brits used a 40?
Technically, it's called a 2 pounder, it was a 40mm gun but didn't shoot the same ammo as the Bofors 40mm AA gun...
Posted on 3/3/23 at 7:18 pm to Darth_Vader
I choose to assume the 4 down votes belong to guys with really fat thumbs
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