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Miniatures Adventure => Railway Wargaming => Topic started by: Cory on October 02, 2010, 08:04:41 PM

Title: '32 japanese armored train
Post by: Cory on October 02, 2010, 08:04:41 PM

I ran across a couple of interesting photos of Japanese armored trains in the early 30's - perfect for BoB. Just put 559 in the content section of the link.

http://books.google.com/books?id=g_EDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA545&lpg=PA545&dq=popular+mechanics+armored+train&source=bl&ots=e-HC3N-_E-&sig=AIiKgfhz0oPn3lLiZbO7nn8ZqEo&hl=en&ei=FICnTIKGO436sAPByNSLDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBQQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=popular%20mechanics%20armored%20train&f=false

Title: Re: '32 japanese armored train
Post by: odd duck on October 02, 2010, 08:28:55 PM

There are some interesting photos in that article, maybe it should be crossposted to the back of beyond board thanks for finding and sharing

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Post by: starkadder on October 03, 2010, 12:22:19 PM

The images deeper into the issue are also fascinating for Pulp purposes.

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Post by: Traveler Man on October 04, 2010, 01:20:32 AM

A fascinating glimpse into that era in China. Lots to ponder on, model and game!Thanks for sharing.  :)

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Post by: Hammers on October 04, 2010, 09:06:49 AM

Very cool. I find it interesting that the article, as I read it, seems to favour the Japanese.

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Post by: The Dozing Dragon on October 04, 2010, 09:28:33 AM

Interesting that it cost $7200 to raise a child until it was 18 back then  :-X

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Post by: potter666 on October 04, 2010, 01:05:12 PM

Very nice looking choo choo-Very inspirational :)

Title: Re: '32 japanese armored train
Post by: Wirelizard on October 05, 2010, 11:28:47 AM

The trains are cool, but the armoured motorcycle on pg. 553 is pure pulp!

Three guys, a machinegun and armour on a motorcycle... I'm guessing these wouldn't be setting any speed records...

Title: Re: '32 japanese armored train
Post by: Cory on October 05, 2010, 04:07:37 PM

Use a screen capture and then cut from there? Unfortunately the result seems low resolution.

Title: Re: '32 japanese armored train
Post by: BAMeyer on October 09, 2010, 02:53:42 AM

Company B make a 1/56th Sumida armored railcar shown in the pictures.  Comes with both railway wheels and rubber tires.

http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/companyB_models_japan.html

Title: Re: '32 japanese armored train
Post by: starkadder on October 09, 2010, 05:36:43 AM

I'm surprised that the VSF fraternity haven't commented on the Newtonian steam engine further into the magazine.