One of the enjoyable aspects of modeling is that I get to also get to be a bit of a researcher and historian. Although the projects below were commissioned and built independant from one another, though my research I was able to find a common theme which would tie them together; the conflict in Aden. On this page are presented 3 different vehicles each of which served with the British forces in and around Aden.

Polsten Gun and Airborne Jeep. The Resicast Jeep conversion consists of 38 well cast resin parts along with an extensive photo-etch selection, as well as a few lengths of plastic rod. With 3 sets of instructions, a number of polybags of resin and plastic sprue spread before me I was was ready to commence.

One of the nicest aspects of MarderMania was the opportunity to develop new friendships. During the buiding and paintings of our Marders, Pat Johnston and myself seemed to be working almost in tandem as we completed construction and decided upon our grey schemes. Pat even made the joke that I must be looking over his shoulder! .