Carden Loyd Mark VI tankettes for Inter War Period

[billwyatt]

A possible Inter-War Vehicles that might be a good for possible building is  Carden Loyd Mark VI Tankette, producted from 1927 to 1935 by  the R.O.F. ( Royal Ordnance Factories), who made 325 of the Mark VI's.  They were a two-man vehicle with a single Vickers m.g. and powered by a Ford engine. Used  by  15 countries incl. Japan, Italy, Soviet Union & Netherlands. Also the base for some countries to make there own tankettes. Also a key part of the Pre-War British Tank Regiments as scouting unit, so would be good for AVBCW. I have found some diagrams & pictures on the internet that could help.
The first is a picture of  the Mk.VI tankette at the Tank Museum in the UK, the next one is the Bolivian version, that saw served in the Chaco War 1932-1935.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Rather it was someting MODERN, but these would be useful.

IanS

[Hurrah]

Unlike every thing else that calls it daddy, the Soviet T-27 is almost a carbon copy to look at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-27

The MG mounting and full width overhead protection being the key differences. So either would be nice.

Of the original, about half the production was ordered by the British Army. Which means some 300 or so (plus variations on the platform) were sold overseas. So if you want a 'small wars' campaign between the wars (China or South Amrerica spring to mind), this would be on your shopping list.

It is also perfect for Sealion Games.

[billwyatt]

Thanks for the info on the T-27.  I found some very good detailed pictures of the Mark VIs that the Italians brought.

[billwyatt]

The final picture of the Italian MK.VI.

[Leon]

We've got the T-27 on the lists, so I'll add this one as well.