Our Tankette editor, Robin, has just sent over some details of two forthcoming releases from Gecko, so I’ll hand over to Robin for this one…
JP
New Vietnam Themed kits announced by Gecko Models for release soon.
“35GM0111 1/35 60’~70’s Saigon Shuttle Tricar w/Driver & passengers
Ideal for a Saigon themed diorama, this little Tricar shuttle promises to be a neat addition, and adding some colour to mix with Olive Drab military vehicles in a street scene. Somehow these ideas always make me think of the film ‘Good Morning Vietnam’, with the great Robin Williams.
2 in 1 kit – Conex Containers
35GM0112 1/35 US Military 8′ Storage Container Set (Vietnam War Era)
A fairly universal accessory, a metal storage container. While most of us will be familiar with the 20′ and 40′ shipping containers that we commonly see, the US military also use smaller versions, both 8′ and 10′ sizes. This new kit is for the 8′ version, which was widely used in Vietnam.
Thanks to Gecko Models for the news. Not released in the UK yet, and I don’t have a date for it, so please look out for news from the UK importers, Tiger Hobbies.
Robin“
I’ve already got a Lambretta Tricar; a multi-media kit from Joefix, but one with a driver and passengers will be most welcome. Speaking of Joefix, I was on their website last week and was surprised to find pictures of my Vietnam street scene taken when I exhibited it at SMC Veldhoven a few years back.
It shows off the Joefix Vietnam Food Trolly. My one is the version with the Coca Cola umbrella. The Coca Cola and 33 Export Beer decals are 1/43rd racing car sponsor decals I picked up at Telford. Always be on the look-out for non military accessories that can add a certain touch to your models!
JP