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Land / Re: Stridswagn 103 S-Tank without main gun
« Last post by Kerick on April 13, 2024, 12:03:19 PM »At least it got this thread going again! I would love to see this build finished. 
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Aero-space / Re: Spitfire Mk22 Post War
« Last post by Robomog on April 13, 2024, 08:38:34 AM »Thanks guys 
OW :- glad you like the "plucked Spitfire"
despite artistic differences
Mog
>^-.-^<
OW :- glad you like the "plucked Spitfire"
despite artistic differences
Mog
>^-.-^<
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Land / Re: Stridswagn 103 S-Tank without main gun
« Last post by Jeffry Fontaine on April 13, 2024, 05:56:53 AM »Here’s a crazy idea that I have no idea if it would be practical or not. What if the hull were cut just above the tracks and raised six inches or so. Would this create a usable increase in the crew compartment volume? Extra space could be used for missile gear black boxes or communications stuff and super spy gear for the recon role. Definitely not an armor guy so I’ve no idea if this would be in the world of reality or total whiffery. I’m sure this would really flip the lids on the rivet counters.
Why not do that but go for an APC with full height interior -- why should the troops have to stoop all the time. Oh, yes ... add hand-hangers from the ceiling - like in the M-113.
That would be an interesting idea.
I was going for just a little extra room for black boxes but you could definitely pack in some scouts your way.
Just say NO to mission creep!
With the main gun removed along with the ammunition storage apparatus there would be plenty of room for the reconnaissance/surveillance related bits of kit and equipment.
Modifying the hull to gain additional roof height in something such as the S-wagn would require some major structural work. The extreme angle of the front glacis and the engine compartment would require a lot of reconfiguration which is fine if you are starting from scratch but to attempt something that grand on an already constructed vehicle would be a serious waste of resources and a test of one's patience from my perspective. As the one holding this model at the moment, that kind of work is way outside of my intentions as I wanted to create an agile vehicle that would be difficult to spot at normal distances before the shooting starts. A mission similar to the Diamler Dingo as an example but with a tracked vehicle and only slightly larger.
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Aero-space / Re: Spitfire Mk22 Post War
« Last post by The Rat on April 13, 2024, 05:36:20 AM »Love a silver Spit!
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Profiles and Pixels / Re: Profile Requests
« Last post by GTX_Admin on April 13, 2024, 03:14:42 AM »Another thought if someone wants to take it up: Ex-Luftwaffe/Aeronautica Militare Tornado IDS and ECRs in Ukrainian service.
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Land / Re: '76 Ford Torino “Starsky and Hutch Tv serie”- Revell 1:25
« Last post by apophenia on April 13, 2024, 02:55:22 AM »Totally believable build, Story! I particularly like all the scale trees in the background
From memory, the deeper the colour, the more 'sandable' the Bondo. For me flat pink needed a grater
Rod: Eagerly awaiting fresh developments ... and sorry for the on-going nostalgia hijack
... I think the Bondo was more of a flat pink. Maybe that's due to how I mixed it? ...
From memory, the deeper the colour, the more 'sandable' the Bondo. For me flat pink needed a grater
Rod: Eagerly awaiting fresh developments ... and sorry for the on-going nostalgia hijack
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Swords to Plowshares GB / Re: 1/35 Waldschlepper RS 1500
« Last post by Kerick on April 13, 2024, 02:03:13 AM »Perhaps a modern version. Not former military vehicles but you can imagine a converted HUMMV or truck.
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Land / Re: Stridswagn 103 S-Tank without main gun
« Last post by Kerick on April 13, 2024, 01:33:53 AM »Here’s a crazy idea that I have no idea if it would be practical or not. What if the hull were cut just above the tracks and raised six inches or so. Would this create a usable increase in the crew compartment volume? Extra space could be used for missile gear black boxes or communications stuff and super spy gear for the recon role. Definitely not an armor guy so I’ve no idea if this would be in the world of reality or total whiffery. I’m sure this would really flip the lids on the rivet counters.
Why not do that but go for an APC with full height interior -- why should the troops have to stoop all the time. Oh, yes ... add hand-hangers from the ceiling - like in the M-113.
That would be an interesting idea.
I was going for just a little extra room for black boxes but you could definitely pack in some scouts your way.
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Profiles and Pixels / Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Last post by GTX_Admin on April 13, 2024, 01:19:19 AM »Why not.