Some RCW Vehicles

Inspired by the fantastic conversions I have seen on the "Over Open Sites" blog, I recently realized I could try my hand at a similar project for the Russian Civil War. Trawling through Trade Me (our local NZ version of eBay) I found literally dozens of Matchbox Yesteryear car models for sale at really low prices. I settled on a group of 5 trucks and managed to purchase them for the princely sum of $NZ19.50 - or under ten quid in the Queens money!

These are the vehicles I purchased

I have started working on converting two of them - the Liptons Tea vans - one into an armoured car and the other into an open backed truck. I am not sure yet what I will do with the remaining three, which I think are all Ford Model T trucks. 

Also recently purchased is a genuine open back Model T truck, which will be usable exactly as it is, with just a new paint job required. I might drill out the rivets so I can add a driver - or I might not bother. I have also put in bids tonight for a few more - starting at $1 - one is a four door sedan that will look really good as a staff car if I win the auction!

First conversion - armoured car

Second conversion - Red transport...

As with everything in wargaming, the trick now is to know when is "enough" - with the models available at Buy Now around $7 each, I am sorely tempted to get a few more - but when will they ever be used??