Type 100 O-I Superheavy Japanese Tank prototype

[Agis]

Type 100 O-I Superheavy Tank (1/72 World at Arms model - website seems to be down however!)

O-I was the name given to a proposed series of Japanese super-heavy tanks, to be used in the Pacific Theatre. The vehicle was truly a behemoth and similar in size to the German Maus. Exact information is lacking however and many claims contradict each other; it is unknown whether the vehicle was truly built or ever saw combat.



Scenic picture: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/pacific_war.html

[Westfalia Chris]

Excellent work! All thoughts of combat efficiency aside, it's really hard to resist the "charm" of multi-turret tanks...

[Agis]

Same for me!
A truly outdated concept during late war, but a landship firing broadsides has it's charm... 

[joroas]

Nice kits! 
 

[Galland]

Nicely painted models, as per your usuall standard

I also love the concept and model choise, as allready stated, the land ships are appealing in a weird way. Funny thing is, Köningstiger was allready around, and seriously outclassing everything allready fielded by the allies, so why a even larger and heavier tank was considered is a mystery. I suppose its good to be ahead of the technology and arms race, but the gap between any allied tank and a Köningstiger was allready really wide.
The Maus is a sexy beast, and would love one in 28mm!

[SBMiniaturesGuy]

You can get a Maus in 1/48th scale from Quarter Kit:

http://www.phpshopxml.com/quakit.shop/CID/f44292d2820c8b449db05b2a695dd27c/function/itemPageDisplay/shopItemCode/GAS50084K

It's  BIG beast!!

[Agis]

You can get a Maus in 1/48th scale from Quarter Kit:

I got that one, plus there E-100 and E-100 AA version, all very good kits.
And IMO well suited in 1/48 (even if your other models are 1/56) to emphasize the GARGANTUAN size of these beasts...

[SBMiniaturesGuy]

IMO well suited in 1/48 (even if your other models are 1/56) to emphasize the GARGANTUAN size of these beasts...

I agree, also the scale height is very close anyway since most 28mm figures are mounted on a 2-3mm thick base -- plus they just look like the big monster tanks there were!