As the State of Israel was established in 1948, Arab enemies immideatly attacked the new-born Jewish state. Five arab states (+ "palestinian" militias) against 1 Jewish. To fight the enemies Israel used whatever was avalable. 10 ex-french H39 tanks (some of them were German trophies as well) were shipped to Israel and participated battles since July, 1948. I built my Bronco kit with extensive use of Eduard PE and scratch built parts. The base color was a nice shade of OD by MM followed by green MIG filter and further weathering.
Monday, March 26, 2012
IDF Hotchkiss H39. War of Independence, 1948
As the State of Israel was established in 1948, Arab enemies immideatly attacked the new-born Jewish state. Five arab states (+ "palestinian" militias) against 1 Jewish. To fight the enemies Israel used whatever was avalable. 10 ex-french H39 tanks (some of them were German trophies as well) were shipped to Israel and participated battles since July, 1948. I built my Bronco kit with extensive use of Eduard PE and scratch built parts. The base color was a nice shade of OD by MM followed by green MIG filter and further weathering.
Labels:
aftermarket/conversion,
finished,
Israeli armor,
local wars