Airfix 1:72 Bedford MW Conversion (A03311)

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Braille- dave

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Converted into the RAF MWR. The RAF MWR's had an extended chassis to support house bodies.


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This particular vehicle is a RVT 115, using a Type E Mk1 body. These were fitted out as Low-Power, Medium-Frequency, Receiver/ Transmitter vehicles.


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Finished in the mid-1943 SCC2 and SCC1a colour scheme, although it could be seen on vehicles until the end of the war.


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After glosscoting, the decals and a pinwash were added, then mattcoted. The weathering was my usual artists pastels, laid on with a stiff brush. Then a soft brush to remove the excess.


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Marked as a vehicle from 2782Y Mobile Signals Unit, 21 Base Defence Sector, 84 Group, 2 Tactical Air Force. Normandy, Mid-44.

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very nice dust effect ;)
 
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