Wessex In N.Ireland 70's

[Jetgrob]

My sister has asked me to do a diorama of a Wessex as used in N.Ireland in the early 70's

She served in the UDR and was flown all over in a Wessex.

The Wessex is easy but I would like to know if anybody has made 

Figures (Military)

Landrover 

Saracen

Bedford lorry.

from this era.

I have checked local hobby shops and have had no luck.

Any and all help would be appreciated.

 

[Selwyn]

4 hours ago, Jetgrob said:

My sister has asked me to do a diorama of a Wessex as used in N.Ireland in the early 70's

She served in the UDR and was flown all over in a Wessex.

The Wessex is easy but I would like to know if anybody has made 

Figures (Military)

Landrover 

Saracen

Bedford lorry.

from this era.

I have checked local hobby shops and have had no luck.

Any and all help would be appreciated.

 

search  JB models/ airfix 1/76  for these items.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Airfix-A02328-Saracen-APC-Mk/dp/B0018RK9C8

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/272466275761?lpid=122&chn=ps&adgroupid=33676502101&rlsatarget=aud-168805810866%3Apla-271883328635&adtype=pla&poi=1006506&googleloc=9046639&device=c&campaignid=707291931&crdt=0

 

http://www.kingkit.co.uk/plastic-model-kit-jb-models-1-76-1005-bedford-mk4-tonne-gs-body-8000.html

Should start you off.

 

 

Selwyn

Edited December 26, 2016 by Selwyn

[tonywood]

There was also a soft top Land Rover in the Airfix Bloodhound missile kit which may be useful.

[Ivor Ramsden]

There isn't much available in kit form. The Airfix, ex-JB, Bedford MK might be a bit late for the period that you're wanting to represent. The Airfix Bloodhound kit's Land-Rover is a Series 1, none of which were left in service in NI by then. The Airfix, ex-JB, long wheelbase Land-Rover is a poor representation of the real thing.

 

BW Models, now out of business, produced 1/76 scale white metal short and long wheelbase Land-Rovers and Land-Rover Lightweights along with Bedford RLs which were all used in NI. They turn up on ebay occasionally.

 

For Land-Rovers I suggest you look at die-casts. Have a look at www.Hattons.co.uk and search "Land Rover" but beware that some of their stock is O gauge rather than OO which is 1/76. They list several versions of Series 2 and 3 L-Rs and a Lightweight is due for release shortly. Ignore Defenders - they didn't exist back in the 70s. 

 

I used to pour scorn on die-casts (toys!) but they now seem to be more accurate and cheaper than plastic kits. They can be stripped, modified and painted to suit your project.

[Black Knight]

I can't add anything to the advice on Landies, its all good

BW [afair] used to make NI specific Landies; RUC Snatch and Army patrol.

For figures, about the only set are these from Revell, armed with the SA80

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=296

 

or these

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=2121

 

A few of these can be adapted

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=467

[Jetgrob]

Thank you for all the help 

I will look into all the suggestions and links.

 

[RichG]

For NI in the 1970's some of these figures below might work well enough. Although as they relate to the Falklands war I'm sure there will be inaccuracies in detail and of course some poses are potentially unsuitable.

 

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=1343

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=2315

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=242

 

Hope that helps

 

Rich

[Wafu]

Not sure if this is allowed and I have nothing to do with this sale, just came across it on eBay.

 

JD MODELS LANDROVER L.W.B.1/76 scale Kit

[Jetgrob]

Some more good info. 

Thanks

[sinistervampire319]

I did not see any where specified. So if scale does not matter. Then get the Fly models 1/32 Wessex.
http://www.fly814.cz/products/a32010/
http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=58712
For the vehicles in 1/35 go with Accurate Armour.
Northern Ireland Land Rovers.https://accurate-armour.com/our-products/135th-land-rover-products  

Humber 'Flying Pig' Mk2, Alvis Saracen 6x6 Ambulance, Bedfords. https://accurate-armour.com/our-products/135th-kits 
 

[Gary West]

Nothing really to add except that I was detached to 72 Sqn several times late 70s including periods at Support Helicopter Det, RAF  Aldergrove.  As I'm sure you already know RAF HC2's shared duties with RN HU5's and both shared the Aldergrove pan with RAF Pumas throughout the 70s - if I can be of any help?