"Manfred" - Forge World Vanquisher tank

[Agis]

A Forge World Mars Alpha Pattern Leman Russ Vanquisher with Coaxial Heavy Stubber, filter, trench rail modification and a Death Korps of Krieg Tank commander with Heavy Stubber. I only did not use the trench rails on the kit, they were too much WW I for my taste.

Otherwise it was a nice change from all the WW II tanks I painted the last years, I could also put all my tank painting skills to good use, pigments, washes, weathering etc. Please note also the red brown colour of the barrel, I common look in late war WW II on German tanks when barrels had to be replaced in the field and there was not enough time to properly paint them.

I chose a early war German tank colour scheme, IMO very fitting for the Death Korps of Krieg with their German name and look. The transfers are from DUST and WW II models. The heavy weathering and rust was chosen since the Siege of Vrak book is always stressing the point how sulphurous and corrosive the atmosphere is.

The funny story behind the tank is that I received it free from FW, I ordered some small parts in December, received them all and in addition the Vanquisher was also included! Still not sure if it was a Christmas gift to a loyal customer or by accident!

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[Sangennaru]

Simply wonderful! Your aging skills were used here a lot, the final look is beatiful! And your stile is always recognizable, i loke that thing too!

[Agis]

Thanks! 

[Faber]

gorgeous indeed! 
Don't you think that a free model is a sign of destiny? You have to plan a whole Death Korps of Krieg army now

cheers
Faber

[OSHIROmodels]

Fantastic work 

The weathering in particular 

The funny story behind the tank is that I received it free from FW, I ordered some small parts in December, received them all and in addition the Vanquisher was also included! Still not sure if it was a Christmas gift to a loyal customer or by accident!

Not a gift I'm afraid, I've heard a fair few stories of order mix-ups from Forge World to think of it as generosity 

cheers

James

[Agis]

gorgeous indeed! 
Don't you think that a free model is a sign of destiny? You have to plan a whole Death Korps of Krieg army now

We'll see...

Not a gift I'm afraid, I've heard a fair few stories of order mix-ups from Forge World to think of it as generosity 

I am not questioning this, if you are on the receiving end, all is good! 

[Andym]

That's amazing!!!

Are the signs and tank markings decals? What do the small red signs say?

gorgeous indeed! 
Don't you think that a free model is a sign of destiny? You have to plan a whole Death Korps of Krieg army now

cheers
Faber

If not the army then at least a lovely wee diorama base to display it on!!

[Powered Armored Stooge]

Awesome!

And perfect name for him too!

[Agis]

Are the signs and tank markings decals? What do the small red signs say?

As said in the text, decals by DUST. Text is just a warning sign.

[Andym]

As said in the text, decals by DUST. Text is just a warning sign.

Sorry!! To busy drooling over the pictures to read the text properly!!! 

[Pil]

Great work! On this model I think I love the extension of the hull the most, but the whole model works quite well.