Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!

[The_Beast]

You know? I think this is the first time I've visited the WWII board. After seeing this thread, I AM kicking myself!

I was aware of monsters, both during and after the war, but those are eye-opening.

I just wish there was a model of the T-95.

There was a discussion on another forum of what you'd use to start the Sci-Fi cybernetic tank known as O.G.R.E.

One look, and it was all, THAT'S IT!

However, I will be back to see how the Tortoise is coming along. Crickies!

Doug

[Rich H]

Welcome to WW2

More of my stuff here:
http://www.warlordgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=10505

T-95 is next on the list 

[Ballardian]

Looking good so far.

[fred]

Just checked out your thread on warlord - WOW!

Excellent work on so many different models.

Interesting to see the framework of the Tortoise - looking forward to seeing it progress. Its a big old beast!

[Rich H]

Thanks!

I use a few ways of keeping things in line, internal bulkheads usually.
Once the major faces are stuck I then go round and plate over the gaps. 
 
I try and minimise filler but sometimes it's unavoidable!

Working on the undercarriage now - it's rather tedious!  Pics to follow...

[warburton]

Good stuff so far 

[Rich H]

Thanks!
Track test:




Undercarriage:

[Rich H]

Warlord 1/56 Sherman for scale:

[Vanvlak]

Crikey! That IS impressive - sizewise and buildwise. 
Those markings (traverse angle?) on the Sherman seem familiar, I think I've seen a photo somewhere - what are they please?

[Rich H]

Its a Royal Marine Armoured Support Group observation tank.  Used on DDay to durect the fire from the RMASG Centaurs.

It certainly is massive.  Its strange that in isolation it looks small as most of my tanks are 1/48 but put it in context and its size is apparent!

[fastolfrus]

Excellent camo on the Tortoise gun barrel, turns the entire shebang practically invisible...
I bet it could sneak up on you without you knowing!

Don't be silly! It's not camouflage, it's go faster stripes for the Goodwood festival of speed. :~}

[Rich H]

Would be impressive running up the hill but I don't think it will worry the record!

[Vanvlak]

Its a Royal Marine Armoured Support Group observation tank.  Used on DDay to durect the fire from the RMASG Centaurs.

It certainly is massive.  Its strange that in isolation it looks small as most of my tanks are 1/48 but put it in context and its size is apparent!

Thanks - I can't remember the context but I'm certain I had seen a picture of those marks.

[N.C.S.E]

Having stood inside a Tortoise, the thing's an absolute beast (bad for a chap's neck though)

Lovely work.

[Rich H]

Nice!  How did you manage to pull that off?!