Hold Until Relieved. Hold Until Relieved.
Unboxing
So just got this amazing set. Time to open her up and take a look at what’s inside.
This thing is freaking insane. As well as a replica of the bridge (which is 15 A2 sheets of laser cut MDF – Fifteen!), there’s 24 German Grenadiers, 12 British Airborne, Major John Howard, an AT gun, MG42 team, a bunker, AT emplacement, sandbags and a replica of Café Gondrée – the first building to be liberated on D-Day and where I had a very nice glass of wine a few years ago! 🙂
Like I said in the introduction, I’m giving myself a whole year to get this project finished – so time to get cracking …
Looks like it is going to be a great project and I like how realistic you are about it. Looking forward to watching this one develop
Thanks very much @ninjilly! I’m looking forward to seeing how it develops myself !! 😀 😀 😀
You’re in for some fun with this box! Good choice. You mentioned the movie the ‘Longest Day’ and the taking of Pegasus Bridge. I love that movie and the action at the bridge has one of my favorite scenes and lines from the movie. The British Doctor comes running from the German side of the bridge and the commander looks and him and says, “That’s the wrong side of the bridge doc” to which the doctor replies, “Anyone can make a mistake!” Or something like that. I’m sure someone else has a better memory and can correct me on it.… Read more »
Haha – yeah that’s almost the exact line! Been rewatching the movie in the background as I work on this kit! ??
Pretty sure I have a British medic somewhere in my collection – wondering now if I can work him into a scenario somehow! ?
Looks like you’re going to be busy this year! Does the bridge actually open?
Yup the bridge opens and closes, as do the the checkpoints on either side. As long as I don’t cock up and put glue where I’m not supposed to! ?