Recent content by Matt Stephenson

Hi Guys, Now I dont claim to an expert on the topic, but I believe that Laura is right about the Panther from the link is an Ausf G. The driver's periscope, the angle of the side armour and the fitting of a "fender" rail along the length of the side are all key features of the Ausf G. The...

Hi KT10, I believe that I can help you with your question about the Samaur Panther(s). The Panther which Im guessing your asking about is a late version Ausf A, with turret number 211. This tank has features such as a kugelblende machine gun mount on the front glasis and a drivers direct...

Hi Chris and Rob. The Crusader stowage box is perfect, thanks again. I had an opportunity to look at the Voyager PE upgrade set for the Sherman III - PEA101. This set in very nice and most importantly includes a similar style stowage box, however it's too big, and isnt suited to the Dragon...

Chris, The crusader turret stowage box arrived in the mail today! Exactly what I need for the Kiwi Firefly I'm about to start building. Many thanks for taking the trouble to send it half way around the world. Perhaps one day I can return the favour for you. Thanks again, Matt.

Chris, Nothing in the mailbox yet..... customs can be notorious for delaying mail from overseas. I will let you know as soon as it arrives. Thanks in advance. Matt.

Re:Centurion ARVE Guenther, Yes, after a quick phone call to the museum and they confirmed that the Australian Army only had 7 of the Centurion ARV - not the ARVE version that you want. My mistake, sorry I cant help this time. Matt.

Re:Centurion ARVE Hi Gunther. I believe that the Australian Army had a few in service back before the Leopards and Abrams. If you try a google search of the Australian Army, specifically 1RAR, you might find some photos. There is an army museum not too far from where I live that has a...

Chris, Thanks for your generous offer. PM is sent. Matt.

Hi everyone, Im in the process of getting items together to build a Firefly VC. Im using the Dragon orange box kit, with some aftermarket replacements. Im intending to make the firefly as one used by the New Zealanders in Italy. While on a trip to New Zealand last year I pick up a book about...

Laura, I really like this idea and from the pics you've posted, what you've done so far looks great! :) Keep going with it and Im sure it will all come together just as you wanted in the end. I look forward to seeing more progress pics soon. Matt.

Hello all, This is a great idea and I would definately be in for this one. I've got a Firefly VC in my pile with a set of Bison decals for the 19th Regiment, 4th New Zealand Armoured Brigade in Italy.... Choice bro! Matt.

Thanks everyone for the comments and encouragement. I'm calling this one done now, and have already moved onto the next project..... a late version King Tiger with the single link tracks. I hope to post some pics of the build on that one soon. Thanks again, Matt.

Hello all, Thanks to everyone who gave some feed-back on the Wirbelwind, especially Gary, who quite rightly pointed out that the interior of the turret looked too pristine for a tank that was supposed to active in the Ardennes. Looking at pictures of Jenny's finshed Marder gave me some ideas of...

Re: Wirbelwind. Hello all, Now were into the southern hemisphere winter, I've had a little more time to work on the Wirbelwind, and Im beginning to think that its just about done. Overall, I was hoping to depict a Wirbelwind from the Adrennes offensive attached to Kampfgruppe Peiper, so it...

Hello all, Its good to see that my suggested group build is getting some discussion. When I posted the original suggestion, there was no bias intended for either allied or axis open top AFV's or tank destroyers. Personally, I like the idea of modelling captured equipment used against their...