#173 Bofors 40mm and Tractor
Bofors 40mm and Morris CS8 with crew deployed with the British 8th Army in North Africa 1942. Depicted with the Airfix 1:76 kit and figures.
Notes
Designed in 1930 by the Swedish Bofors Company, the Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun was adopted by some 18 countries and became the standard light anti aircraft weapon with the British forces.
The Morris CS8 15-cwt 4x2 General Service Trucks were made in large numbers and they became the backbone of the British Army.
The Kit
A02314V - Bofors Gun & Tractor (A) is the 2008 boxing of the 1976 tooling. Purchased from Hobby Bounties for SG$23.90 (Sep-2021).
Paint Scheme
| Feature | Color | Recommended | Paint Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloss Black | Humbrol 21 | ||
| tires | Matt Black | Humbrol 33 | |
| shells | Metallic Brass | Humbrol 54 | |
| interior | Matt Khaki Drill | Humbrol 72 | H81 |
| vehicle body | Desert Yellow | Humbrol 93 | H79 |
| soft covers | Matt Pale Stone | Humbrol 121 | H27 |
Figures - Gun Crew, 8th Army
| Feature | Color | Recommended | Paint Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| boots | Matt Black | Humbrol 33 | 70.862 |
| skin | Matt Flesh | Humbrol 61 | various AMMO flash tones |
| uniform, helmet | Matt Khaki Drill | Humbrol 72 | H27 over H81, various Vallejo |
Initial Construction
Planning the diorama and preparing the ground work
Painting and Weathering the Morris CS8
Painting and Weathering the Bofors 40mm
Figures
Final Diorama Assembly
Final Gallery
Final Gallery - Diorama Details
Credits and References
- this project on scalemates
- Bofors 40mm Gun & Tractor Airfix No. A02314 1:76
- on scalemates
- on airfix.com
- instructions
- Purchased for SG$23.90 from Hobby Bounties Sep-2021
- WWII British 8th Army Vintage Classics Airfix No. A00709V 1:76
- on scalemates
- Purchased for £4.99 from airfix.com Jan-2024
Research References
- Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun
- Morris CS8
- https://history-making.com/product/british-tank-crew-uniform-north-africa-1940-1941/
- https://www.fategate.com/en/archiv/i/4321-ww2-british-forces-charles-black-8th-army-infantryman-north-africa-1942
The Bofors 40mm AA gun
YouTube by Lessons from the front
Build References
Airfix 1:76 Bofors 40mm Gun & Tractor Full Build and Review
YouTube by Scale Stuff
