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Scorpion Miniature Models
« on: May 04, 2019, 04:59:45 AM »


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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2019, 05:03:25 AM »
Two interesting conversions:


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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2019, 06:08:09 PM »
I saw the Venezuelan one a few days ago and I was just hoping they'd do Indonesia - and now they have!
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2019, 09:23:55 PM »
An aside story; mrs kitnut's Dad was in the REME and was posted for a while in the Recovery Unit. He told me he was called out one day to go clean up some mess. Apparently, a prototype Scorpion the Army was testing had been driving very fast down one of the 'M' roads the UK has, when it suddenly shed it's tracks --- the following mayhem cause considerable damage to public vehicles in the vicinity ---  Afterwards the Scorpions were fitted with a governor to restrict their speed. 
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2019, 10:36:59 PM »
That would ruin anyone’s day! :o
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2019, 01:59:26 AM »
I knew they were fast, but... fast enough for a motorway? That’s pretty good. Unless it was the M25, I suppose....
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2019, 02:56:51 AM »
Originally, they were fast enough to drive on a motorway, until the accident -----
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2019, 03:44:55 AM »
Tempted to do a 90mm version in either Australian Marines scheme or even USMC scheme.  Aniother idea would be to do a Kiwi one as a subtle whiff to catch the unwary given the Kiwis did have Scorpions.
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2019, 03:46:00 AM »
Sneaky!
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2019, 03:53:27 AM »
And just some random inspiration with a photo of a Kiwi Scorpion in the surf:

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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2019, 07:43:30 AM »
Needs a camouflaged surfboard strapped to each side.  ;D
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2019, 02:52:22 PM »
Scary fast, i well recall dad overtaking one on a back road near Salisbury (mustv been late 70's/early 80's) the chap on top gave a wave (me peering out looking over the vehicle) next we knew there was a roar behind us as the Scorpion overtook us in a cloud of dust and smoke at 50mph. I loved the little flashing indicator light as it pulled back into lane the chap in the turret grinning, definately made our day :)
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2019, 04:02:26 AM »
New version:



The Malaysian Army ones were attractive:

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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2021, 10:51:24 PM »
Announced on Armorama.

A1/35 L6 Wombat 120mm Recoilless Rifle

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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2021, 01:46:00 AM »
Quote from: LemonJello on January 18, 2021, 10:51:24 PM
Announced on Armorama.

A1/35 L6 Wombat 120mm Recoilless Rifle



Just saw that - tempted to buy a couple (for what I don't know yet):





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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2021, 02:04:27 AM »
Does anyone know when the last Universal Carriers left British service?  I wonder about a L6 Wombat fitted to one of them?
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2021, 12:54:03 PM »
Looks like they were being built until about 1960 but I don't know who by. The last mention of them in British service, that I could find, was with the BAOR in the 1950's.




I suppose I, too, should buy one ... Well ... Because! ;)
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #19 on: January 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM »
Quote from: GTX_Admin on January 19, 2021, 02:04:27 AM
Does anyone know when the last Universal Carriers left British service?  I wonder about a L6 Wombat fitted to one of them?

Yes, this has popped into my head as well after the demise of the Borgward with RCL.
Maybe an Oxford, but it would certainly fit the time period for the Cambridge type APC/Carrier
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #20 on: January 29, 2021, 10:21:23 PM »
Announced on Armorama and listed on SMM's site; 3 versions of the Activ ST4 Snow-Trac.





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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #21 on: January 30, 2021, 01:23:38 AM »
Quote from: LemonJello on January 29, 2021, 10:21:23 PM
Announced on Armorama and listed on SMM's site; 3 versions of the Activ ST4 Snow-Trac.







Hmm your images aren't showing.

Here we go though:







Interesting...
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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #22 on: January 30, 2021, 01:34:19 AM »
This almost looks like it could have been from somewhere on the WW2 Eastern front:



Whereas this one just screams to me "Racing Snowcats!!" ;D

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Re: Scorpion Miniature Models
« Reply #23 on: January 30, 2021, 01:56:22 AM »
They weren't just used in the snow either:



I'm kind of interested in an Australian or perhaps NZ Army one...though the racing idea is still enticing too
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« Reply #24 on: January 30, 2021, 02:16:33 AM »
I'm thinking of getting one of the civilian versions and one of the BAT carriers. They look like they'd have all sorts of Whiffery goodness.
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