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Author Topic: Trains 28mm - Armoured Train update(Apr 20)  (Read 8270 times)

Offline Daeothar

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Re: Trains 28mm - A better loco for 28mm - plus loads of track (feb5)
« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2014, 04:32:54 PM »
Ok, so back on track then...  :D

Does the train (2nd one) have a regular scale? It does still look smallish next to a 28mm mini. And did you get enough rails to populate a table?
Miniatures you say? Well I too, like to live dangerously...
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Re: Trains 28mm - A better loco for 28mm - plus loads of track (feb5)
« Reply #16 on: February 06, 2014, 05:04:21 PM »
Don't know the scale of second one

As the blog says loads of track and lots of straights

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Re: Trains 28mm - A better loco for 28mm - plus loads of track (feb5)
« Reply #17 on: February 16, 2014, 08:36:11 AM »
Finished the flat sections of track yesterday - starting on the Embankments today..

Full how to on the blog

http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/28mm-trains-gor-wargames-part-3.html



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Re: Trains 28mm - Laying the track(feb16)
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2014, 09:27:23 PM »

Hi Folks

I was able top push ahead and finish the rail embankments today - full tutorial and pics on the blog

http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/rail-embankments-trains-for-wargames.html



until next time

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Re: Trains 28mm - Rail Embankmentsa(Mar 2nd)
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2014, 11:26:09 PM »
Wouldja lookit that!


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Offline Eric the Shed

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Re: Trains 28mm - Rail Embankmentsa(Mar 2nd)
« Reply #20 on: April 11, 2014, 05:53:39 AM »
Just started my armoured train for my VBCW project - part 1 of the tutorial up on the blog

http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/the-armoured-train.html



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Re: Trains 28mm - Armoured Train(Apr 11)
« Reply #21 on: April 11, 2014, 06:01:37 AM »
I literally just finished reading this on your blog; very nice stuff.

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Re: Trains 28mm - Armoured Train(Apr 11)
« Reply #22 on: April 11, 2014, 06:34:22 AM »
Nice Eric! The slotta basses made me chuckle.  lol

I think the level crossing looks fantastic by the way. Spot on for that era/setting.

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Re: Trains 28mm - Armoured Train(Apr 11)
« Reply #23 on: April 11, 2014, 06:41:29 AM »
Wow @Eric, this is a nice scratchbuild conversion. what type are the guns?

I would object to the tactical concept of Your train though, if You don't mind.

So over the various uses of armoured trains, the tactical use established types into two basic concepts.
The first is the combat train with basically two types, light and heavy, by manufacture of armour and often including improvisations. Armament used to be light field guns or mortars up to 75-100mm and a lot of machineguns.
The second concept is the support train, with heavier and longer range artillery, and usually only defensive purpose support weapons. As usual for artillery units, AA cover is a good idea. Armour would here be of the lighter type, because these would not be supposed to purposefully operate under enemy fire. Reserve elements like infantry and cavalry cars could be included.
Railway artillery is not covered in this breakup being of a different purpose.

Now Your railcar has the center armoured cabin with firing slits (combat role), while it has large calibre artillery (support role) that are completely without cover. This is a bit of a contradiction.
I would suggest to abandon the firing slits and make the center compartment a command and ammo station, maybe by adding a rangefinder? Plus adding fold-down service platforms with side stabilizers to the main guns that can double as  light armour during transport.

Of course VBCW offers a certain flexibility with history, plus You can do whatever the hell You want with Your construction. And You certainly don't need my uninvited advice  :D
I just thought I'd offer the bit of research and experience I gathered with my own armoured train projects if You like to be entertained by it  ;)
« Last Edit: April 11, 2014, 10:28:06 AM by bedwyr »

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Re: Trains 28mm - Armoured Train(Apr 11)
« Reply #24 on: April 11, 2014, 07:37:32 AM »
Nicely done Giles  8)
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Re: Trains 28mm - Armoured Train(Apr 11)
« Reply #25 on: April 19, 2014, 08:08:41 AM »
Next part of the armoured train is up on the blog

http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/the-armoured-train-part-2.html


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Re: Trains 28mm - Armoured Train update(Apr 20)
« Reply #26 on: April 19, 2014, 08:57:36 AM »
i am following this with great interest- I love what you are doing!
Theres more 28mm Superhero Madness at my blog, http://fourcoloursupers.blogspot.com/
And for Ultra-modern Wargaming check out Hotel Zugando at http://ultramoderngaming.blogspot.co.uk/

 

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