Churchill Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Among the many photos kindly shared by Mr @Ozzy in post #93 is one of the grave of Lt. H D Brotheridge. From the sign partially visible behind the gravestone it looks like perhaps he is buried where he fell rather than in a war cemetery but I can't tell, perhaps Ozzy can say. But his name seemed familiar and I found him mentioned in Antony Beevor's history of D-Day. Den Brotheridge was in the very first group of glider borne troops to take off for France. They were tasked with capturing two bridges before the Germans could blow them. Beevor says; "Within moments, the first men out of [Maj] Howard's glider had hurled grenades through the slits of the pillbox on the west side of the Caen canal. The rest of the platoon did not wait. Led by Lieutenant Den Brotheridge, they were already charging across the bridge [...] But by the time Brotheridge's platoon reached the other side, the German guards had got themselves together and opened fire. Brotheridge was mortally wounded from a shot through the neck and died soon afterwards." These stories need to be remembered. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 12 minutes ago, Churchill said: Among the many photos kindly shared by Mr @Ozzy in post #93 is one of the grave of Lt. H D Brotheridge. From the sign partially visible behind the gravestone it looks like perhaps he is buried where he fell rather than in a war cemetery but I can't tell, perhaps Ozzy can say. But his name seemed familiar and I found him mentioned in Antony Beevor's history of D-Day. Den Brotheridge was in the very first group of glider borne troops to take off for France. They were tasked with capturing two bridges before the Germans could blow them. Beevor says; "Within moments, the first men out of [Maj] Howard's glider had hurled grenades through the slits of the pillbox on the west side of the Caen canal. The rest of the platoon did not wait. Led by Lieutenant Den Brotheridge, they were already charging across the bridge [...] But by the time Brotheridge's platoon reached the other side, the German guards had got themselves together and opened fire. Brotheridge was mortally wounded from a shot through the neck and died soon afterwards." These stories need to be remembered. Indeed Churchill he was probably the first allied fatality of D-Day, he was buried by the local population along with a few others, this was before the cemetery next to the church was laid out, the cemetery houses other members of the Oz and Bucks and members of 9 PARA. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, Ozzy said: Oz and Bucks Ox and Bucks - the Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, my Grandad's regiment, he took the scenic route coming up the beach. He had an interesting war, Dunkirk, North Africa, Italy, D-Day, Reichswald Forest, Belsen - he was a Colour Sergeant on the HQ Batallion so he moved around within the regiment, usually where there was trouble. As Colour Sergeant he participated in a lot of burial duties, my aunt says she remembers him being a happy man before the war, my mother only remembers him for being very taciturn after the war but he was always kind to us kids and had the odd flash of mischief. I guess I understand why he seemed so dour now, these days he would rightly be treated for PTSD. Edited February 21, 2019 by Wez 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Bluming auto correct. Wow hats off Grandad, War is definitely not all it’s cracked up to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Sign me up for this one please. Plenty of suitable subjects in the stash! All the best Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 @badger, you are in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wdedig Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Greetings Another Aircraft for D-Day Airfix B-26 Cheers Bill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 15 hours ago, Wdedig said: Another Aircraft for D-Day Airfix B-26 And another... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull-nut Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Hmmm. I could have sworn I'd signed up for this. Never mind, count me in please with something clanky and boxy in SCC2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 On 04/03/2019 at 12:35, bull-nut said: Hmmm. I could have sworn I'd signed up for this. Never mind, count me in please with something clanky and boxy in SCC2 Whether you did, and I missed it (sorry if I did), or not - you are very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wdedig Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 In the Spirit of keeping fresh.. I just finished this WACO and started my Horsa. I do Promise to keep something for 6 June. Thanks Cheers Bill 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 16 hours ago, Wdedig said: In the Spirit of keeping fresh.. I just finished this WACO and started my Horsa. I do Promise to keep something for 6 June. Thanks Cheers Bill Thanks Bill Your WACO looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 I've made a banner for this group build, here... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wdedig Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Love It Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddyf Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Looking through my completed builds I have noticed a distinct lack of invasion stripes. Count me as a starter for this GB! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Muddyf said: Looking through my completed builds I have noticed a distinct lack of invasion stripes. Count me as a starter for this GB! You are very welcome @Muddyf, and welcome to rectify your lack of invasion stripes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Already signed up a while ago, but have been considering doing the Staghound armoured car. Was drawing up some decals and when sorting out their placement on the front glacis, was running out of space along the bottom edge. Some measuring of photos and comparing to The Bronco kit parts, its seems the hull machine gun mound is oversize, which in turn results in an improper location. So the measuring done was taking the mg mound width, and spreading it across the glacis three times - note where the measurements end when comparing the photo to the kit part. Have also taken an angled shot of the model, superimposed it over a period photo: The red outline is of the mg mound on the photo, and clearly the comparison shows that particular detail on the kit is both too big in height and width, plus it needs to shifted a bit closer to the hull side. Really need to get some physical measurements of an actual vehicle - anyone have a Staghound parked in their backyard? regards, Jack 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Interesting, can you correct that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 The fix would mainly be some sanding to reshape and then changing slightly the position it sits - but it would be better to have some accurate dimensions. I have been in contact with a group in the Netherlands called Taskforce LIberty as they have a restored Staghound. They messaged back, via Facebook, that they will pass on some measurements next time they are in their shop. I hope they pull through on this, as I was also in contact with a militarty museum in Oshawa, Ontario. They only offered an invite to come visit and do the measurements my myself - odd that, not your typical friendly Canadian I suppose. regards, Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) Hi all, I might have been asked.But I can't find it if it has. How much, in mm's, are the stripes for a 1/32 nd Hurricane IIc ? Here's my 1/24 th Airfix Typhoon.. Edited March 26, 2019 by Erwin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hello @Erwin IIRC, a Hurricane would have 18" (18 inch) stripes? 18" -> 457.20 mm (Source: https://www.metric-conversions.org/length/inches-to-millimeters.htm scroll down to check) 18" / 32 -> 457.20 mm / 32 -> 14.2875 mm (14.3 mm) For the full five stripes, 18" * 5 -> 90" 90" / 32 -> 2286.0 mm / 32-> 71.3475 mm (71.3 mm) These numbers are much too precise for modelling ... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 How do get the group build art link so I can post the d-day build banner? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Valkyrie said: How do get the group build art link so I can post the d-day build banner? Thanks Good question To get the banner: For PC Firefox users ... Right click on the banner. Select Copy Image Location. You can then paste the banner. PC, MS Edge Right click Banner, and open in new tab (or window). You can copy the address from the address bar (at the top), and paste it ... wherever. PC, Internet Explorer Right click banner, and copy shortcut. You can then paste the banner. Edited March 26, 2019 by Robert Stuart Added info for some different browser types 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Can’t get that to work, I’ve only ever been able to do the one I have just now as I noticed the link posted somewhere Would have like the d-day as it’s up soon I’m on a iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Haha that did work, thanks Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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