Better photos of the Mercedes. It probably took longer to sort out the photography than it did to build and paint the model! Still, that experience (theoretically) won't need to be repeated now that I believe I have the secret.

 My build of the classic (aka. 'awkward to build') Airfix 1904 Mercedes. Many deformed parts, poor fitment and vague locators, combined with clumsy detail. Lovely.

I updated the lights, the driver's arms, and the front grill, and added a couple of resin dogs. And yes, 'white' tyres are accurate for the period.

 

 

 

 

 

The officer's runabout. Obviously the wealthy chap decided to bring his spiffing little MG Magnet over to France as a personal staff car, but the winter of 1939 and a lack of maintenance has not treated it well.

 

An old Airfix 1933 MG Magnet K3 with converted driver, a military paint job and fairly extensive weathering.