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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: Fitz on 28 November 2022, 11:46:25 PM

Title: Cromwells
Post by: Fitz on 28 November 2022, 11:46:25 PM

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Here's a troop of 1:100 (15mm) Cromwells (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromwell_tank), the standard British-made medium tank of the British army after D-Day (though they were outnumbered in British service by the American-made M4 Sherman). By the time they went into active service, they'd had their original 6 pounders reamed out to take the same 75mm shell as the M4, which gave it considerably inferior anti-tank performance but a much better infantry support weapon.

These models were printed some time ago in PLA+ on my Ender 3 FDM printer. The design is from the excellent Mr. Bergman again, and about all I've done to it is add some nubbins around the edges of the tracks to suggest some link detail.

Compared with tanks like the Panther, Tiger II or T-34, the Cromwell looks quite archaic with its boxy shape and prominent rivets, but I think that's why I like it so much.

Title: Re: Cromwells
Post by: has.been on 29 November 2022, 09:22:15 AM

I do have a soft spot for the Cromwell.
Good work on yours.

Title: Re: Cromwells
Post by: hayeswauford on 30 November 2022, 04:48:56 AM

Really lovely work!

Title: Re: Cromwells
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 04 December 2022, 09:29:28 AM

Very nice.

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Post by: CapnJim on 04 December 2022, 05:06:22 PM

Nice job on those Cromwells.  Well done!

Title: Re: Cromwells
Post by: MaleGriffin on 06 December 2022, 12:45:12 AM

Very nicely done! They look as good as 28mm!