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Offline The_Beast

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #15 on: 29 July 2016, 01:31:27 PM »
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

Offline Rich H

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #16 on: 29 July 2016, 02:43:30 PM »
Welcome to WW2 :D

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

T-95 is next on the list  >:D

Offline Ballardian

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #17 on: 29 July 2016, 04:52:51 PM »
Looking good so far.

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #18 on: 29 July 2016, 05:29:58 PM »
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!

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #19 on: 29 July 2016, 05:37:30 PM »
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...

Offline warburton

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #20 on: 30 July 2016, 07:34:03 AM »
Good stuff so far  8) 8)

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #21 on: 30 July 2016, 08:37:34 AM »
Thanks!
Track test:




Undercarriage:






Offline Rich H

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #22 on: 30 July 2016, 08:57:53 AM »
Warlord 1/56 Sherman for scale:


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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #23 on: 30 July 2016, 09:47:51 AM »
Crikey! That IS impressive - sizewise and buildwise.  8) 8) 8)
Those markings (traverse angle?) on the Sherman seem familiar, I think I've seen a photo somewhere - what are they please?

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #24 on: 30 July 2016, 09:51:16 AM »
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!

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Re: Next tank project - help me choose - 1945 on
« Reply #25 on: 30 July 2016, 11:41:48 AM »
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. :~}
Gary, Glynis, and Alasdair (there are three of us, but we are too mean to have more than one login)

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #26 on: 30 July 2016, 12:05:07 PM »
Would be impressive running up the hill but I don't think it will worry the record!

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #27 on: 30 July 2016, 12:32:01 PM »
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.

Offline N.C.S.E

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #28 on: 31 July 2016, 01:03:25 PM »
Having stood inside a Tortoise, the thing's an absolute beast (bad for a chap's neck though)

Lovely work. :)

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Re: Next tank project - A39 Tortoise!
« Reply #29 on: 01 August 2016, 08:24:13 AM »
Nice!  How did you manage to pull that off?!


 

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