Azur et Or Miniatures

3D Print Manufacturer from France, owner Laurent Diemunsch, Besancon, France

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Catalogue 2024

Kit 72001 - Airfield Tractor "Clarktor 6"

Kit 72002 - Airfield Tractor "Far CM86" - (the FAR CM86 is a 1936 built vehicle for towing on french airfields fighters and light bomber planes)

Kit 72003 - Airfield Tractor "Far CM86A" - (the FAR CM86A is a post war vehicle with a better engine and some changes)

Kit 72004 - Airfield Tractor "Far CM88" - (the FAR CM88 is the new airfield tug from the middle of 50's to 70's)

Dodge WC51

Kit 72511 - Dodge WC51 Early

Kit 72512 - Dodge WC51 Mid

Kit 72513 - Dodge WC51 Late

Dodge WC52

Kit 72521 - Dodge WC52 - Early

3D Printed Parts

Model built by Claude Marchand

Model built by Laurent Andelshof

Model built by Manufacturer

Kit 72522 - Dodge WC52 - Mid

Kit 72523 - Dodge WC52 - Late

For Yannis Papageorgiou's construction review of Kit 72523 - Dodge WC52 - Late visit:

"HenkofHolland" Website

AZUR et OR MINIATURES Kit 72523 DODGE WC-52 late version

Preview by Yiannis Papageorgiou

History

We all know about this iconic WW2 vehicle, the "Beep"
It was produced in a variety of specialized bodies, the WC-51/52 being the original version, the 51/52 signifying the presence/or not of a winch; during the wartime production, 3 body variants were made: the early, the mid and the late types, defined by the length and depth of the front portion of the body sides, plus the fuel filler cap, which was larger on mid/late trucks, to facilitate refueling.
I think there is no need for more historic data. This is not really the point of this preview.

Boxtop
WC52 early
WC52 mid
WC52 late

The model

The kit arrived well protected in a sturdy cardbox (picture 1); the pieces were kept in plastic bags to keep them from bouncing during transport; No loose parts nor broken or deformed!
Now, the "sprue" layout is of a very practical fashion, meaning that the parts are almost all of them clear, much like injected resin and not like most 3D offerings that come hidden under a forest of "supports" that make small and delicate impossible to free without accidents! Detail is crisp and every detail is there, even the lockers under the crew benches on the cargo bay; some delicate parts have duplicates, for obvious reasons, which is a very considerate gesture; plus, there are two sets if cabin seats, the wheels are of course superb, and I must point out that the spare one is finally depicted correctly, last but not least, there is an engine supplied, all I can say is that it is a model itself!
A construction review will follow soon.

Dodge WC62

Kit 72621 - Dodge WC62

Kit 72622 - Dodge WC62 - With .50 MG in Turret

Dodge WC63

Kit 72631 - Dodge WC63

Kit 72632 - Dodge WC63 - With .50 MG in Turret

Accesoires

Kit 72010 - Jerry Cans - Germany / France

Kit 72012 - Fuel Cans - U.S.

Kit 72016 - Dodge WCx Wheels

AZUR et OR MINIATURES - DODGE WC-51 series replacement wheel set

Preview by Yiannis Papageorgiou

This is not the first time such a kit is been launched; but it's almost the first time that the spare tire has the right rim! Since there are quite a few kits of WCs out there (Italeri, Academy, IDAP/3D via ETSY, Al.BY, to state some) representing all trucks from WC-51 to WC-64, I strongly believe there should be a great interest in a pack of correct spare wheels; so, I urge for such an offering! Absolutely recommended

Kit 72017 - U.S. Pioneers Lot

Kit 72018 - US Fuel Cans and Support

AZUR et OR MINIATURES - US fuel cans:

Preview by Yiannis Papageorgiou

The set offers 5 standard type US plain fuel canisters, 5 more in their vehicle universal mount and straps, and I believe this must be a first 5 supports, EMPTY! I could not believe it, every detail is there! Even the tiny loops for the leather straps! Absolutely recommended!

Kit 72019 - U.S. On-Board Lot Tools

Kit 72020 - Browning M2 HB Heavy Machine gun 12.7mm

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