1960's RA crew for 25 pounder.

[Gav G]

My Father served in the RA (19th and 5/8th Regiments) as a bombardier.  He was stationed in England and in Germany with the 25 pounder and BL 5.5" Medium Gun.  He saw action in Aden, although using the 105mm Oto Melara Mod 56 pack howitzer, of which I can't seem to find a model anywhere.  I can't seem to find a BL 5.5" either! 

 

Recently I found a 25 pounder in 1/35 at a very nice price so I thought I would make a diorama for him.  Would anyone know which figure set would be most applicable for an RA crew stationed in Germany in the early 1960's? 

 

Additionally, if anyone could point me in the direction of the Oto Melara Mod 56 pack howitzer or BL 5.5" Medium Gun in 1/35 I'd be very thankful too.

Edited January 7, 2019 by Gav G

[Howard Moon]

Both guns are available, the B.L. 5.5” Mk 3 is available from Accurate Armour as a resin kit:

 

https://accurate-armour.com/aa-products/135th-complete-kits

 

The Oto Melara was known as the L5 Pack Howitzer in British service and the only model I am aware of is from Mouse House Enterprises in Australia. Again, it’s resin and looks like a nice kit but is an eye watering AUS$85 :

 

http://www.mheaust.com.au/MHE/Resin/OZA/L5.

 

Im not aware of any gun crews in post war uniform but Bronco make a 25 pdr crew in battle dress which may be a starting point. 

 

Hope that helps

 

Howard