Transfers/Decals

Our first conversion sets are based on Revell's fabulous kit of the Cromwell Mk IV (kit No 03123). If you haven't built one you really should as the detail is exquisite. We like it so much that we have created two sets which reflect other types use in Normandy. They also compliment our transfer sets and allow more accurate modelling of the vehicles depicted in these.

A quick note on scale - The Revell kit is shown as 1/72 whilst our conversion is shown as 1/76. We've checked the dimensions on the real thing and in length and height the Revell kit is between 1/72 and 1/76. The width is good for 1/72. We are old fashioned types here and have an historic attachment to 1/76 as a scale and so have decided to fudge it in our favour. However, both the conversion set and the transfers are made for this kit so everything will fit.

Set No: DTM-C-76051 - Centaur conversion RM Armoured Support Group

This set converts Revell's Cromwell IV into a Centaur as used by the Royal Marine Armoured Support Group in Normandy. Sufficient parts are supplied to finish the model with or without deep wading equipment. It comprises a set of pierced roadwheels, a replacement glacis plate, a 95mm howitzer, a replacement turret front, a single piece turret front and 95mm CS gun with wading protection, a box gunsight, deep wading trunking for the exhaust and for the turret. Price £7.50.

Set No: DTM-C-76052 Cromwell Mk IV upgrade set. 1/76 scale

This set has resin components and an etched brass fret that allows you to create a different form of the basic vehicle. Included in the set are a replacement turret with an all-round vision cuploa and an open loader's hatch. The glacis allows an open driver's hatch. The etched brass set has periscope covers, vane sight, replacement antenna base, stowage racks for the turret and hull rear. The set is meant to compliment our 22nd Armoured Brigade transfer set and is heavily referenced from 'Villers-Bocage, through the lens' - see below.

Price £7.50.

For photographic reference, see 'Villers-Bocage, through the lens' by Daniel Taylor (pub: After the Battle ISBN No. 187006707X).Widely acclaimed for its thorough analysis of the famous battle, the 88 page book looks in detail at the many controvercies that remain. It is lavishly illustrated with over 100 photographs, maps and illustrations. Available from us for £17.95, the book can be signed and dedicated on request.

Also available is issue 132 of After the Battle magazine which features a follow-up article on the battle titled 'Villers-Bocage Revisited'. The twelve page article updates the original book with numerous details and new accounts which came to light as a result of the book. Price £3.95