Lead Adventure Forum

Miniatures Adventure => Weird Wars => Topic started by: Agis on 03 June 2012, 04:32:16 PM

Title: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Agis on 03 June 2012, 04:32:16 PM
Hi,
you may have seen Ruben Torregrosas "Ratte" already (https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/52qtqboaZdTKOudLuZiLwtMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=embedwebsite (https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/52qtqboaZdTKOudLuZiLwtMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=embedwebsite)), time to show my humble approach...
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Ratte-14.jpg)

The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte (lit.: Land Cruiser P. 1000 "Rat") was a design for a huge tank for use by Nazi Germany during World War II. It was designed in 1942 by Krupp with the approval of Adolf Hitler, but the project was cancelled by Albert Speer in early 1943 and no tank was ever completed.

Forged in Battle produce a 1/100 (15 mm) scale Ratte and made a pre sale of this HUGE model, I was fortunate enough to receive one.
http://www.forgedinbattle.com/index.php (http://www.forgedinbattle.com/index.php)

(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Ratte-6.jpg)
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Ratte-7.jpg)
The model comes with different support turrets, I liked the Early/ Mid war look and went for the Flak-Vierlings on the engine deck!
I also wanted a more naval look for my Ratte, therefore the plain grey colour choice.

(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Ratte-13.jpg)
More pics on my website: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/15mm_german.html (http://www.adpublishing.de/html/15mm_german.html)
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Westfalia Chris on 03 June 2012, 05:07:36 PM
Awesome. The best "realistic" interpretation of the Ratte I have seen so far, both from the model as well as the paintjob perspective. Love the Flakvierling turrets on the rear, very sensible. Obviously, it's an early war Ratte when you could rely on the Luftwaffe to provide aerial superiority.
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 03 June 2012, 05:21:08 PM
Man that thing is just not sensible!  lol lol

Nicely painted though
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Hauptgefreiter on 03 June 2012, 05:23:06 PM
Awesome!  :o
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Agis on 03 June 2012, 06:16:35 PM
Awesome. The best "realistic" interpretation of the Ratte I have seen so far, both from the model as well as the paintjob perspective. Love the Flakvierling turrets on the rear, very sensible. Obviously, it's an early war Ratte when you could rely on the Luftwaffe to provide aerial superiority.
That was Exactly the idea! Thanks!
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Jakar Nilson on 04 June 2012, 02:06:26 AM
It's still missing the ME-262 launchpad or the cables holding down the PzK. V before they jump down upon enemy tanks. :D

Great work on the paintjob and assembly!
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Xenomrph on 04 June 2012, 02:48:06 AM
Holy crap that thing is awesome. Great job on painting it! Do they have any plans of mass-producing that model, because I'd *love* to buy one.
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Agis on 04 June 2012, 07:20:18 AM
As far as I know the model will soon be out.
Check there website or enquire directly there!  8)
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: CompanyB on 04 June 2012, 07:29:06 AM
Darn it Agis... The last thing i need is to buy this, as then I'll need to get everything else in that scale that goes with it.  This just add's more fuel to fire for doing one in 1/56.  As both a model and as the game table.  That would be a cool special forces game.  Not to destroy it, but capture it.

Where is the hangar for storing the Valkyrie Walkers?

Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: tnjrp on 04 June 2012, 07:35:55 AM
Nice work. That bad boy's hideously big isn't it tho? One would think at glance that it's a 28mm scale model...
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Agis on 04 June 2012, 08:44:09 AM
Where is the hangar for storing the Valkyrie Walkers?

Hmm, good question.  ::) ;)
Since Motorcycle hangars were planned 2 Loki or Valkyrie walker would make perfect sense in Gear Krieg!
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Agis on 04 June 2012, 08:44:54 AM
One would think at glance that it's a 28mm scale model...
Honestly, it is even bigger, over 30cm long! More like a 1/32 (54mm) model...
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: tanktastic43 on 04 June 2012, 09:11:09 AM
Why would you bother with sloped armour on a thing that size? The sheer mass of the damn thing should be enough to stop a 'land based' shell!!

Could it be aerodynamic????????  lol

tt43.
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: tnjrp on 04 June 2012, 09:21:11 AM
Why would you bother with sloped armour on a thing that size?
It's in case of friendly fire :P
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Mr.Marx on 04 June 2012, 09:24:39 AM
Waiting for the battle report  :D

MM.
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Thib-0 on 07 June 2012, 09:54:03 PM
Beautiful !!!  :-*
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Wirelizard on 08 June 2012, 07:59:02 AM
Finally, a big enough target for even the most short-sighted Typhoon pilot!

Nice model, though, even if the basic concept is awesomely goofy!
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: SBRPearce on 11 June 2012, 02:50:53 PM
I need one of these so I can play "Ogre on the Eastern Front".  Insane concept, beautiful model!
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Steam Flunky on 26 June 2012, 07:57:59 PM
Its a great model but how can you use it in a game?
You would need to play in a sports hall or similar.
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Agis on 26 June 2012, 08:54:58 PM
Its a great model but how can you use it in a game?
You would need to play in a sports hall or similar.

I am already working on something. Just some ideas...
You could use it to infiltrate the Landship, some Commandos attacking in the night, placing demo charges and escape.
The Ratte has to destroy a fortification (not on the table, but damage is tracked), a tank force is attacking the ratte to distract and prevent, extra air strikes to the tank player.
A damaged Ratte has to flee the table, controls are damaged so only a straight line of movements is possible, opponent has to destroy the Ratte.
...

Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Tas on 27 June 2012, 03:27:43 AM
That is one great model - kudos!!!!  :-*

I need one of these so I can play "Ogre on the Eastern Front".  Insane concept, beutiful model!

Good One - its the original Bolo Mk 1  :D
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: nervisfr on 15 September 2012, 11:15:13 AM
found this that give you a more realistic idea of the monster  o_o

(http://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/12/32/28/62/ratte_12.jpg)


and the technical details :

http://landcruiser.greyfalcon.us/ (http://landcruiser.greyfalcon.us/)

 :D
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Bubbles on 15 September 2012, 04:09:08 PM
Oh dammit now I have to buy one.
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on 15 September 2012, 04:49:26 PM
Wouldn't mind one myself.......but cannot justify it at all.

Repeat after me....

I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.
I cannot justify buying that as I will never paint it or use it.  ;)
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: SBRPearce on 17 September 2012, 02:22:34 PM
Methinks he doth protest too much!
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Mason on 17 September 2012, 02:37:59 PM
Methinks he doth protest too much!

You reckon???
 ;)

Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Agis on 17 September 2012, 03:24:27 PM
BAH - real man own a "Ratte"!  >:D
 ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: MadMö on 23 September 2012, 02:34:57 PM
Awesome! :o
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: Fugazi on 07 November 2012, 11:41:40 AM
 :o :o :o  Ohhhh hey, I see it only now.    :o :o :o
GREAT MODEL!

I think I will build this for my 1/6 Dragon Action figures ...  lol
Title: Re: Landkreuzer Ratte painted
Post by: tnjrp on 07 November 2012, 12:21:35 PM
I think I will build this for my 1/6 Dragon Action figures ...  lol
Have an extra crawler bulldozer sitting on your yard doin' nothin' then, do you? 8)