New stuff for Weird Wars - (15/07/2019) Heer 46 E-100 Kickstarter live

[Rich H]

Someone called



Build log here:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=106263.120

I got as far as printing the E-100 and drawing the E-50 but my internal project butterfly fluttered off and got distracted...  I really need to reprint the E-100 tracks and turret and send it and the 279 to Jeff.

[Ballardian]

 Sorry to say I missed the build log for that wonderful Object 279 somehow, glad you pointed it out As to the E-50/75/100 - hurry up !

[Rich H]

Really mustn't get distracted.... 
But this would be easy enough given I've got the E-75 chassis:


28cm recoiless gun?!

http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/nazi_germany/german-tank-based-railway-guns

[Ultravanillasmurf]

I initially thought that was fired while being supported by the two tanks (being in the rear tank would make you think you had got on the wrong side of the sergeant).

That is very silly.

So when will you have one to show us?

[Ballardian]

 Pleasingly mad, but we're rather spoiled for choice when it comes to ridiculous attempts at SPG's/siege guns, how about 'Project NM' - three Tiger 1 chassis holding up a frame mounting three 12.8 cm guns, topped off with shed...
(Someone has had a go at that one though)

[FreakyFenton]

Pleasingly mad, but we're rather spoiled for choice when it comes to ridiculous attempts at SPG's/siege guns, how about 'Project NM' - three Tiger 1 chassis holding up a frame mounting three 12.8 cm guns, topped off with shed...
(Someone has had a go at that one though)

Hans, let's put a shed on this -in case- someone -might- spot this in the open and mistakes it for a lumbering siege gun. 

[Ballardian]

 I thought that this project may have been put on hold, but Company B have released their E-75. It's a decent looking kit (with 8.8cm & 12.8cm gun options). With the JTFM one also in the works we're almost spoiled!

(pic from Coy.B site)

[Rich H]

My intent is (once I get time) I'll reprint the E-100 in toto and E-50/75 hull with E-50 and E-75 tracks.  I still need to add tools to the hulls.  The Object 279 will also go for casting.

The E-50 hull will be compatible with the existing JTFM turrets for the TII and Schmalturm. 

I've a few other bits to finish off first.

[Ballardian]

 Dust have heralded another addition to their E-series, the (entirely fictional) E-100 Krokodil.
 Again, it'll be 1/48 so I'll probably pass, but I imagine, if their other kits are anything to go by, it'll be good.

 

[Rich H]

That thing has always been too far down the impractical scale for me. 

The Hetzers and Jadgpanzers had problems with front suspension loads - this thing is just too impractical.

Shift the gun trunnion nearer the middle of the tank (Like the Jagdtiger) and it'd be better but it would loser the 'Jagdpanther' look.

[Ballardian]

 

That thing has always been too far down the impractical scale for me. 

I agree, the design's never a runner - there was an E-100 StuG mentioned in period paperwork, but no design either survived or existed in the first place.
 Personally I think the 'Jagdpanther II' has more going for it as a usable model on the tabletop, essentialy being a (slightly) lighter Jagdtiger.

[wolivant]

Ooo.... I like it. I have the Heer 15mm variants and love them.

Agreed on the engineering aspects but it is 'what if' WWWII.

I have the same scale issue, I have opted for 1/56 vehicles, shame.

But if I had gone for 1/48 it would be on my wants list.

Wolt

[Rich H]

Hmm... looks at CAD of Pak44....  Looks at CAD of E-75 hull... a plan emerges form the murk....

[Ballardian]

 

Hmm... looks at CAD of Pak44....  Looks at CAD of E-75 hull... a plan emerges form the murk....

Music, (probably something Wagnerian) to my ears There is, of course, another option - (though most likely also completely fictional) - the E-50 'Eber'.  This has the more conventional Jagdpanther layout:

[Rich H]

Tendency is always to up-gun them massively but in realisty they weren't.  The Panther went from 75mm to the 88 on the Jagdpanther

Stick the 88 on that and you have a Jagd E-50 - Cheaper and quicker to manufacture than the E-50.  A direct replacement for the JagdPanther. 
The E-series were afterall replacement easier to build tanks not necessarily better tanks

Use the forntal armour from the E-75 and a new superstructure. 
Not sure about the bolted on nature of it, the hull is all welded but I approve of the overlapping plate on the superstrucure to avoid the weakpoint on the side. 

This is the 'what if' the war carried on a few more years with eht E series in production but ultimately the same problem of resources reared its head.