Author Topic: Scorpion Miniature Models (Read 6014 times)

GTX_Admin · « **on:** May 04, 2019, 04:59:45 AM »

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GTX_Admin · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2019, 05:03:25 AM »

Two interesting conversions:

Some Duck with an Ultimax · « **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!

kitnut617 · « **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.

Kerick · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2019, 10:36:59 PM »

That would ruin anyone’s day!

Some Duck with an Ultimax · « **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....

kitnut617 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2019, 02:56:51 AM »

Originally, they were fast enough to drive on a motorway, until the accident -----

GTX_Admin · « **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.

Some Duck with an Ultimax · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2019, 03:46:00 AM »

Sneaky!

GTX_Admin · « **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:

elmayerle · « **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2019, 07:43:30 AM »

Needs a camouflaged surfboard strapped to each side.

tsrjoe · « **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 :)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #12 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:02:26 AM »

New version:

The Malaysian Army ones were attractive:

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:10:33 AM »

Some good footage here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKF5sm4o8dQ

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2019, 02:52:09 AM »

LemonJello · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2021, 10:51:24 PM »

Announced on Armorama.

A1/35 L6 Wombat 120mm Recoilless Rifle

GTX_Admin · « **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):

GTX_Admin · « **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?

Old Wombat · « **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!

Buzzbomb · « **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

LemonJello · « **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.

GTX_Admin · « **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...

GTX_Admin · « **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!!"

GTX_Admin · « **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

LemonJello · « **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.

Frank3k · « **Reply #25 on:** January 30, 2021, 02:45:57 AM »

I think they're also seen in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUTs2QLHtH0 "Terror in the Midnight Sun". Starting in this scene: https://youtu.be/NUTs2QLHtH0?t=917 . There's also this scene: https://youtu.be/QFSxYQ2kESc?t=1020 which was cut from the US release. Barbara Wilson was hot enough to melt snow...

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #26 on:** November 19, 2023, 01:36:55 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #27 on:** November 19, 2023, 01:39:05 AM »

Hmmm...I could see one of these in either Australian, New Zealand or Canadian markings.

Gingie · « **Reply #28 on:** November 22, 2023, 06:36:49 AM »

Their Mk 11 Centurion 105mm barrel with the thermal wrap will find its way over here.

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #29 on:** March 11, 2024, 06:10:43 PM »

Scorpion Military Miniatures appears to be a entry into the aftermarket accessory field and specializes in British/United Kingdom subjects.

Brought to my attention thanks to a post on the "whats new" page at HyperScale with a link to the original post at Missing-Lynx to announce some recent product enhancements for the Airfix Ferret armoured utility vehicle.

These products can be viewed at this link: Missing-Lynx > Scorpion Military Miniatures > 14 Update and Conversion Sets for Airfix Ferret Scout Car

You can view the rather extensive list of SMM products at this link: Scorpion Military Miniatures

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #30 on:** March 12, 2024, 02:22:10 AM »

Merged topic

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #31 on:** March 12, 2024, 05:21:17 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on March 12, 2024, 02:22:10 AM

Merged topic

Thanks for that Greg.

I do not know the how or why of how I managed to miss the original topic as I did do an alpha-sort on the sub-forum and it did not present in my search results.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #32 on:** March 13, 2024, 01:31:43 AM »

Hey I don't understand a lot of things...and sometimes give up trying.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #33 on:** March 20, 2024, 02:01:48 AM »


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Author Topic: Scorpion Miniature Models (Read 6014 times)