Hi Matt,

The second wave were late starting, by the time they landed the tide had come right in, there are pics of the LCAs beached right up to the shoreline. This created a further problem as the defences were hidden by the tide, not in the original plan at all. The strong curent also swept the boats sideways against the shore.

Cheeers

AL

hello Alan,
I have a new Campaign that you might want to look at.It is called Gator Navy,any amphib ship,landing craft,etc. is allowed.with your post it might be a good campaign for you.
please keep the updates coming,as i am learning alot from you on figure painting.
Cheers,
Bruce

Hi Bruce,

Thanks for the info. I never enter any of the campaigns because I would never get anything finished in time and you could say I'm running my own lol, lol.

I've been learning a lot about figures too Unfortunatley still a long way to go.

Bike is finished and I'm working on the last RM for the LCM to go with it. I'll post some pics when he's a bit more presentable lol, lol.

Cheers

Al

Hi Foks,

Some more porgress on the biker, still some work to do on the figure, apologioes I thought the light was stronger so pics are a bit dull. His rope needs painted and a helmet added to his kit, possible some additional ammo across his chest and his bayonet added.









This is the RE mine clearing team. Only real problem here is getting rid of the shine from the arm decals I used. I've equipted them with the long bayonet and only a small amount of kit. Their rifles will be stacked in appropriate location when the time comes and I'm thinking of having each diggger with a white tape trailing behind them when the time comes.





Cheers

Al

More great work Alan.

later...Gator

Hi Kenny,

Thanks, much appreciated. This part of the build is drawing to a close, with the exception of a few Sailors, not yet aquired, it's on to some armour next, a bit more solid ground I hope lol, lol.

Cheers

Al

Hi Alan

I like the bike and the mine clearing team
I can't notice any shining of the badges of the MC team? Have you solved it already?

A note on the bike:
some "cargo" on it? (helmet, backpack, something?) The chap that is holding it, is too carried and the bicycle looks kind of naked...
just a though
(Alan says: Oh no!! Here comes this &/%$&/%$ guy again with more "just a thought!")

Cheers mate
Rui

Hi Skipper,

No Worries, I have a box ox Bren Ammo for the back and his helmet to hang on the front handlebars lol, lol

Cheers

Al

Stunning work - don't know how I missed this thread! The detail and weathering are amazing. Love poring thru these pix! keep it up and again, brilliant!

Hi Rocket,

Thanks, comments much appreciated, glad you enjoyed the update.

Al

hello Alan,
on the back of the bike you might put a pigeon or chicken coop on it.lol
the figures are looking great.
thanks for the update.
cheers,
Bruce

Hi Bruce,

I thought the Carrier Pigeons might be better with the BBC reporter

Cheers

Al

Hi Guys,

Was trying for a slightly better pic of the biker but the sun was a bit too strong, Still Here he is onboard





Al

Alan, great update as usual! I actually like the "sun light" pictures as something different.. again thanks for posting!

Thanks James, mother nature

Al

LABLES

Thoughts or comments.

Hi Guys, a member over on Armorama rasied the point that he thought the lables on the crates look out of place, any thoughts.

Came up with a good point about hanging the firebucj bucket, which I've done on the side of the wheelhouse from the life preserver hook.

Thanks

Al

Alan,

I think the labels on your crates look fine. Maybe rough them up some, but other than that they look like they belong.

later...Gator

Hi kenny,

Thanks, lacking any kind of stencil decals to suit I thought they would be OK and help break up the wood a bit.

Cheers

Al

Hi Guys,

A fellow member over on the LEM kindly did this pic for me and I thought it looked pretty good so I'll post it here.

Still room for B & W



Not sure how much interest there will be in the carrrier as it's most certainly not a boat but here are a few progress pics of the vehicle for the LCM







Cheers

Al

hello Alan,
over here we have the Headless Horseman,so is this the famous English Armless Driver i have heard of?
the bren carrier looks great.thanks for the update.
cheers,
Bruce

Hi Bruce,



Couple of updates, rear stowage is almost complete, signaller installed and plumbed in, just a few small items to do.







Al

Edit:

Added the tracks this afernoon



That's a major job almost done
Al

hello Alan,
thanks for the updates.don't forget the guys arms or he will not be able to drive it off the landing craft.
cheers,
Bruce

Hi Bruce,

Yip arms are on and he's fitted into the vehicle. I'll be moving onto the next stage soon adding the wading gear.

The 2 sailors form Wee Friends shipped in today so I might get to them at the weekend also, castings look grand so I shall see how they turn out.

I see the B & W picture went down a storm lol, lol

Cheers

Al

hello Alan,
sorry i did not notice the B&W photo was the same as your build.i thought it was a combat photo you was using as a reference.
let me know about how the wee friends are working out.
cheers,
Bruce

Alan, thanks again for the update, love the detailing on your build, thanks again for posting, still looking good!