I noticed in the original 'Blue Swastika Rampant' post that I had promised myself some more Bristol Blenheim I light bombers for the Finns, so I have ordered five from Museum Miniatures to add to the one I have already got in the box. I really like the Museum Miniatures Blenheim I's and IV's although they do need a bit of filling, sanding and tidying up before you can paint them. I have also located another four Raiden Miniatures Brewster Buffaloes to make a total of twelve, which means I now have the potential for a full fighter squadron. Cool!
I rather like the Blenheim. It was a good light bomber for its day, and soldiered on for quite a while when outclassed. I read recently an account of Blenheim IVs being involved in an attack on an Iraq fort called Rutba during the insurgency in 1941. Rolls-Royce armoured cars were involved too. Something different to the normal run of desert warfare.
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ReplyDeleteI rather like the Finnish air wars...it keeps tempting me! I passed on a set of painted Finnish and Soviet planes a couple of years at a show (Cavalier I think) and I've been kicking myself ever since!
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to like...loads of variety, plenty of scenarios and some really cool early war planes!
ReplyDeleteThe Blenheims arrived yesterday and are flawless, which is a surprise as the Museum Miniatures planes are usually full of defects. A good start!
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