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Valentine Conversion, Update set and other June News in 1/35...
...for the Tamiya kit and more, new from Accurate Armour
A191 (and A191K) Valentine Mk-II/IV Update set
https://accurate-armour.com/new/a19
This Update for the Tamiya Valentine MkII/IV includes the jettisonable fuel tank, POW can rack, Turret mounted ammo boxes and detailed turret fittings not included in the kit like the searchlight. Two small etched frets provide the brackets for the boxes, vane sight, aerial mounts and the ‘B’ Aerial cage. Full colour instructions show how to fit the parts and connect the headlamps with junction boxes and wire provided. Full colour decals are provided with markings for British operated vehicles in North Africa, the vehicles main theatre of operation in British hands. Also included is a highly accurate CNC machined aluminium gun barrel to replace the kit 2pdr gun
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C095 (and C095K) Valentine Mk-III/V Conversion set
https://accurate-armour.com/new/c095
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This Conversion for the Tamiya Valentine MkII/IV includes the MkIII/V turret which allowed for a three man crew relieving the commander of his loading duties. Also in this set is the jettisonable fuel tank, POW can rack and the additional armour protection around the turret ring. A small etched frets provide the brackets for the turret stowage box, vane sight, and the ‘B’ Aerial cage. Full colour instructions show how to fit the parts and connect the headlamps with junction boxes and wire provided. Full colour decals are provided with markings for British operated vehicles in North Africa, the vehicles main theatre of operation in British hands. Also included is a highly accurate CNC machined aluminium gun barrel to replace the kit 2pdr gun
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We also have a few other wee 1/35th scale items now available:-
A187 WW2 No-19 Aerial base set
https://accurate-armour.com/new/a187
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‘A’ and ‘B’ type aerial bases for vehicles with No. 19 wireless sets during WWII and the immediate post war period. This would include many Canadian and other Commonwealth Armies vehicles.
The set was computer designed and while the bases are cast in our normal resin the ‘B’ aerial cages are 3D printed in exquisite detail in a well protected sprue and simply slide over the ‘B’ aerial posts. 4 ‘B’ bases and cages are provided (with one spare) 4 each of two types of ‘A’ bases and 4 spacer rings. All bases are pre-drilled to accept 0.25mm Aerial Rods.
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A194 US Army M46 Searchlight
https://accurate-armour.com/new/a194
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A highly detailed addition to the US Army M46 Medium tank suitable for any of the 1/35th scale plastic kits available, this set includes the mounting and angle iron supports and fine solder for recreating the cables. With full instructions.
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A195 US Army modern HET AFV Tie-down set
https://accurate-armour.com/new/a195-2
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This set of modern US Army Strainers is suitable for M911 and M1070 Heavy Equipment Transporters (HET) and includes 4 ratchet style strainers, chains, hooks and shackles for attaching MBT’s IFV’s or engineering equipment to heavy Tank Transporter trailers.
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Thanks to Derek Hansen at Accurate Armour for sending through the news and you can find more details on the Accurate Armour website, using the link below.
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Robin