Richard Farrant Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Can anyone see what is wrong with this picture? It is the box art for a new Airfix kit. I know what it is, who will be first to spot it .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Richard if those trucks are MWs, I don't think they should have a hatch in the canvas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 The Stuka is missing it's siren ,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 The Stuka is missing it's siren ,, Nothing to do with the Stuka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Wargaming Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 What is the third aircraft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Richard if those trucks are MWs, I don't think they should have a hatch in the canvas? Clive you are part of the way here. I did not think you were a WW2 expert? If you look at the tanks, they are Matilda 1 which were used in France in 1939-40, at a guess this is Spring 1940, all Bedford MW's at that time were aero screen and no metal doors. As you spotted, the cupola was introduced in 1943 if I recall, so a later version of Bedford MW in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Richard there used two MWs (one early & one late) where I used to go for my MOTs, one survived as it served as a breakdown truck & then was restored. So got to look at them a bit, the other interest is that the RF RUC had nearly 50 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Bit of time travelling going on I think!! Maybe the Philadelphia Experiment was real after all???:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Of all the post 1943 vehicles they chose to take back in time to 1940......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Wasn't it Airfix that got the wrong body on the QLD kit too :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtskull Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) Never mind the trucks, normal procedure with the Ju87 was to release the bombs at around 1500 feet, then the automatic dive recovery system initiated pullout. They would not have got anywhere near such a low altitude, or so close to their own bomb bursts. The French Curtiss Hawk in pursuit is a nice touch, although it is very unlikely that it would have been able to follow a Stuka throughout its dive and pullout manoeuvre. Edited January 20, 2017 by mtskull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Is it the lintel over the left door way lacks support as it doesn't go all the way along to have structure underneath on the right hand end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 the allied fighter is wrong as well... has a radial engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pru426 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 the first truck is LHD ? pekka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 the allied fighter is wrong as well...has a radial engine. As mentioned by 'mtskull', the French were operating Hawk 75's at the beginning of the war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYPHOTOS Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Richard, I think Airfix got the wrong tanks in the box top artwork....? Rgds Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 This is the middle of MAY 1940 so why are the crops not green ? A good few months before they turn pale yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Lawrence Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 No swastika on the tail but I know a shop where you can buy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Richard, I think Airfix got the wrong tanks in the box top artwork....? Rgds Simon Hi Simon, The glaring error is the later version of the MW used alongside Matilda 1 tanks. Whatever, this has given Airfix some free advertising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laboisselle Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 As mentioned by 'mtskull', the French were operating Hawk 75's at the beginning of the war. Yes, but the obvious inaccuracy there is that these were all either burning on the ground or flying rapidly south or west, at the time! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laboisselle Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 No swastika on the tail but I know a shop where you can buy them! Yes, highly annoying policy decision by Airfix. Pathetic really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Yes, highly annoying policy decision by Airfix. Pathetic really. Not if you want to sell in some countries. Portrayal of the Swastika is totally banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Wonder when Airfix are going to produce a Mk1 Matilda 1/48 would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 My Daughter bought me an Airfix kit of may land rover and trailer, according to Airfix my trailer can float, yet the trailer gate and bed have holes in it, so not sure how it can float and don't fancy trying the test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 My Daughter bought me an Airfix kit of may land rover and trailer, according to Airfix my trailer can float, yet the trailer gate and bed have holes in it, so not sure how it can float and don't fancy trying the test Is your trailer widetrack or narrowtrack ? IIRC widetrack has holes for auto baler have to check in daylight ,, The early narrowtrack had brass 'sea-cocks' in every corner , so you could float & bale out when you are sunk LoL The last few narrowtrack (manuf. mid-1970's) has a few details different on the tub (sides are lay-on & spot welded only). ISTR the floor has holes same as on later widetrack (I would have to double-check that on a trailer) , there are no brass cocks located under-floor. The later narrowtrack has a hinged circular 'transom flap' to poke a bowser draw tap stem-pipe through ,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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