Time for a Stolly is not what Mrs. Woody heard. She heard Time for a lolly! Whilst in this hot weather that might be a good idea, equally it being time for a Stolly is also a good idea!
What's a Stolly Woody, you may well ask? Well, in this case it is a Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 which in many circles, including the military, is known affectionately as a Stolly for short. If you want to know more about this vehicle there are some details on the Wikipedia page available by clicking here.
That's all well and good but what has this to do with my blog? A new 1/35th scale kit by Airfix is what it has to do and yesterday saw delivery of one of the first kits in the UK to the WMD HQ. In fact it is the first kit I have bought this year!. Uniquely, this is the first 1/35th scale injection moulded kit of this vehicle made as far as I know. There have been resin versions in the scale and KFS do a fine 1/24th scale one in resin but Airfix have done a first!
It is a largish box with some weight to it although opening it up doesn't reveal a mass of parts just heavy ones!
I'm looking forward to building this as I have had a fascination for these iconic vehicles since my childhood. Mrs. Woody is of the opinion that I am still a child which may explain my continued fascination! It does look as though I may have help or probably hindrance in the build as Monty the cat is showing a keen interest!
Right, now its time for a lolly!
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