AUTUMN BIG GAME 2019 REPORT (3)

In the east, the Communist Front traffic convoy (aka "Jam") sets out
on another "Long March" (shouldn't that be "Country Drive"?)

Colonel Comrade Professor Winter's much feared Revolutionary Auditors' van. A crack team of
 proletarian accountants shall mete out justice to any defaulting farmer
 unwilling to meet the "legitimate monetary demands of the people"!

Commander Camshaft of the AA, recovered from his exertions as the Battle of Shobdon, orders his shiny new
tank forward to investigate. This was Umpire Clive's "Shoddy Tank" entry for the
 2019 Armoured Modelling Challenge (see blogposts passim).

Meanwhile, to the west, the forces of Her Majesty's Government advance. Military commentators
suggest that HMG have rushed through the development of a new type of "Crusader" tank.
The accompanying foot sloggers of Viscount Scudamore's Loyal Legion are about to accomplish
their first strategic objective, the capture of some un-armed goats. Yet another battle honour
for the Legion's standard!

A view of the Government's advance from the north. Staff Captain Maynard (waving his pistol in an encouraging manner) and his accompanying Inland Revenue tax inspector "take a stand" on top of the lead van. Farmers beware -
its tax collection time! To the right of the photograph, Alan's "Shoddy Tank" entry for the 2019 Armoured
Modelling Challenge noses into view, exploiting its camouflage and the tree lined route to the full.... 

....but not for long! The exact specifications of this "Shoddy Tank" are unknown, but it boasts a "Fat Barrel" main
armament (possibly with enhanced muzzle velocity attachment), sneaky hedge cutters and a snazzy 1930s three colour camo scheme. Magnificent! However, what is known about this "Shoddy" is that (in line with all its companions), it suffered continual mechanical breakdowns....