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Sunday, 6 June 2010

Invasion! Instant beach-heads for wargames or dioramas by Arthur North, Almark Modelworld November 1972

Today's second D Day post is again by Arthur North, this time on invasion models for wargaming and dioramas,including waterlining kits and making beach obstacles.

Make your own LCA, by Arthur North, Almark Modelworld September 1972

The first of two D Day posts,this article contained plans for a 1/76 cut out card Assault Landing Craft (LCA). I remember an excellent article in (I think) Military Modelling which had similar plans for making a cut out universal carrier.

Arthur North contributed extensively to Almark Modelworld, with a major series on Military Bridging, and several kit reviews. A draughtsman by trade he served until 1962 in the Royal Navy survey branch, drawing charts. later he worked in local gi=overnment, living in Birmingham. His modelling activitiesincluded ships, aircraft, soldiers, AFVs and railways. His work was also made available through the Bellona Prints series of military drawings.

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Sunday, 6 June 2010

Invasion! Instant beach-heads for wargames or dioramas by Arthur North, Almark Modelworld November 1972

Make your own LCA, by Arthur North, Almark Modelworld September 1972

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