A D-Day Dodger - Wolverine in Italy

[RichB]

My next victim subject will be the 1/35 Tamiya M10 GMC, known in Commonwealth forces as the 3in SPM M10 Mk I Wolverine. The kit has a reputation of being idiot proof, I guess I'll find out.

As you might have guessed, I won't be using the kit decals having the Star Decals "M10 Tank Destroyers in Italy" in hand. My choice of subject is option E, a vehicle from 72nd Anti-Tank Regiment RA, 6th Armoured Division (UK) in a fetching SCC5 Light Mud and Olive Drab disruptive scheme.

Here she is in position near Florence in August 1944 providing indirect fire support.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[paddy]

I built the British achilles version with the high velocity gun a while back and its interesting to note the differences,

Looking forward to seeing your build.

 

[RichB]

I found a second picture with a different vehicle of the regiment in the IWM collection. This one is from A Troop and shows the otherside revealing some extra details.

The 72nd Regiment would seem to mount the grouser racks further forward than shown in the kit and with a repurposed ammo box mounted on the bosses on the left aft hull. Not a difficult change as the applique armour bosses are all separate parts and can be rearranged accordingly. Also the grousers aren't installed on the racks that will require trimming them off the kit parts. There is also a grab handle installed between the two centre bosses on the glacis. It also shows T48 tracks installed and damaged/missing front fenders. The chevron tracks were the preferred style in Italy but it wasn't uncommon to see the T51 block style installed. I broke down and ordered some RFM 3D printed T48 tracks. If they don't fit well on the kit I can fall back on the kits T51's.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[moon puppy]

Can't wait to see your verdict on the tracks.

 

[RichB]

While looking at Sherman family tracks, I hit these two pics. Modelling your next kit like this would likely create a stir at a club meeting or contest.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[Steve Ski]

Bookmarked, Ruck On!

 

[Rhino]

That second picture is an Achilles, yes?
It puts me in mind of Oddball's "Hey Kelly, c'mon over and meet the boys"

 

[RichB]

That second picture is an Achilles, yes?
It puts me in mind of Oddball's "Hey Kelly, c'mon over and meet the boys"

You are correct, however the name didn't catch on until after the war. During the war it was usually referred to as the 17 pdr SP, 17 pdr M10 and sometimes as a Firefly.

Cheers,
RichB