I get it, Neil. I have a garage workshop, too, and when it gets cold things slow down. You'll just have to wait it out. Getting cold here, too!

Just a little update about my addition to this GB ,I can report that the Valentine tank is now complete and ready for the grand unveiling ,as I have finished in plenty of time I have decided to have a go at the figures as well, I have had some success with figure painting in the past but I won't claim it as a strongpoint so don't look too closely on the big day.

I don't know if I'm the first to finish but I have worked at a much faster pace than I normally do as I have enjoyed so much building a quality kit for a change instead of some of the old nails I have built this year and also the subject has really caught my interest.

I am fully intending to make at least one more addition to this GB with a few ideas on the backburner ,one possibility is the old Airfix Austin Ambulance from there emergency vehicle set , it is the one featured in the John Mills classic movie "Ice cold in Alex" and would be perfect, I am also thinking about Monty's Humber Snipe staff car (also by Airfix) with some very nice figures by Riich models of Monty ,Churchill and a couple of others ,I'm not sure if the Crusader tank has been claimed (Jeff B ?) and also the M3 Grant tank , so plenty to think about...

Cheers for now N.

O.K. Dave, I was going to PM you with some pics of the finished article but unless I am being a dunce you can't attach pics to a private message ,or am I doing something wrong ?.

Am I the first to complete a kit for this GB ? also do you have any information on Beaufighters that took part in this campaign as I have completed the 1/48th scale Tamiya Mk vi in Mediteranean RAF markings, I know in the true spirit of a GB you are supposed to build the kit especially for the GB but it's sitting there and if it fits the bill I don't see the harm but it is your baby and you call the shots my friend .

Cheers for now N.

P.S. the weather here has taken a turn for the worse with overnight temps predicted to be around -4c

Great news Neil with your Valentine. I'll be looking forward to seeing it during the reveal.

It has gotten a little chilly down here too, but nothing near what you guys are experiencing !

The M3 Lee would be a great addition...as would any of the other choices you mentioned. I'll be anxiously awaiting your next project.