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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #225 on: August 15, 2017, 06:28:25 AM »
Thanks chaps.  Other than the base light green colour which was sprayed on, the paint job was entirely done with a selection of hairy sticks.  It seemed to take for ever as each time I thought I had it, I would see a bit I had missed or a line I wasn't happy with.  The engine deck, in particular, almost had me in tears!
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Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #226 on: August 15, 2017, 06:30:57 AM »
I'm of the opinion that the old hairy stick of yore is still quite under-appreciated.

You certainly have enviable skill with such an ancient instrument.

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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #227 on: August 15, 2017, 06:36:34 AM »
You are most kind although you might have questioned my skills had you heard some of the language I used every time I spotted another bit I had missed first, second and third time around!  ;)
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #228 on: August 15, 2017, 11:58:17 AM »
Man, that's one sweet ride, Claymore! Another one I love! :-* :smiley: :smiley:
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #229 on: August 15, 2017, 03:14:59 PM »
Thanks, much appreciated.
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Offline LRB

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #230 on: August 15, 2017, 06:33:44 PM »
Without a doubt the King Tiger is a true looker, what is the symbol on the Tiger's right front sponson?
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #231 on: August 16, 2017, 02:29:47 AM »
 :smiley:
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #232 on: August 16, 2017, 03:30:24 PM »
Quote from: LRB on August 15, 2017, 06:33:44 PM
Without a doubt the King Tiger is a true looker, what is the symbol on the Tiger's right front sponson?

Thanks mate.  The crest is a decal I had in my spares stash that is intended to be part of the Cambodian 1st Royal Tank Regt's deception plans- representing a fictitious tank battalion.  The colours, crossed swords and crown look similar to the Royal Tank Regt emblem.
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Offline Jacques Deguerre

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #233 on: August 17, 2017, 07:11:29 PM »
Wow, the King Tiger is one heck of a cool looking tank! I love these sort of Whifs that sneak up on you a bit. At first glance, you think "Oh, that's a nice Chieftain". Then the camouflage scheme catches your eye; then you notice the engine deck and rear hull and you realize you've seen something unique. I find those "Hey, wait a minute..." moments enjoyable, while I'm sure it causes acute consternation amongst the Numpties (which I also enjoy).
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #234 on: August 18, 2017, 06:14:35 AM »
Thanks, most kind.
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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #235 on: August 18, 2017, 10:46:45 AM »
whole bucket load of goodness in the one package.
Terrific design and paint

Awesome
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #236 on: August 29, 2017, 04:53:54 AM »
Tracked Land Speed Record:

As promised, the German (Team Warsteiner) counterpart to Team Claymore's cut down Challenger 1.  These high performance machines were to set the standard for all future Formula Tank Class 30 racers...











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Offline Jacques Deguerre

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #237 on: August 29, 2017, 10:28:08 AM »
Whoa! Holy crap, that Leo is just awesome!  :o

As with the Challenger, the racing version looks great and I could also imagine it in a recce or fire support role with a small, unmanned turret or weapons station added.
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #238 on: August 29, 2017, 02:08:45 PM »
 Many thanks.  :smiley:
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Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #239 on: August 30, 2017, 06:41:21 AM »
You know, there really should be more racing tanks.

And your incredibly sharp models prove it, Claymore!

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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #240 on: August 31, 2017, 02:16:21 AM »
Quote from: Brian da Basher on August 30, 2017, 06:41:21 AM
You know, there really should be more racing tanks.

And your incredibly sharp models prove it, Claymore!

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Offline tankmodeler

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #241 on: September 01, 2017, 12:48:46 AM »
I admit to being inspired to look at making a racing tank from the early days, right after WW II, when the bootleggers got ahold of old Shermans and Hellcats and then souped up to get "shine" across the Appalachians to market without risking the Po-lice on the roads...

The early days of Stock Tank racing.
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #242 on: September 01, 2017, 05:07:25 AM »
I like your thinking!!  :smiley:
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Offline elmayerle

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #243 on: September 01, 2017, 08:19:54 AM »
I can just see the Swedes entering a de-mil'd and hot-rodded, at least a more powerful engine, S-tank in this series.
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #244 on: September 01, 2017, 05:44:20 PM »
Quote from: elmayerle on September 01, 2017, 08:19:54 AM
I can just see the Swedes entering a de-mil'd and hot-rodded, at least a more powerful engine, S-tank in this series.

Ah yes, with no turret to remove and already having quite a compact hull, the S-Tank would sit comfortably in the C30 (30 ton) class.  I think you are right in that the engine would need to be tweaked or replaced but a very cool looking option nevertheless.  :smiley:
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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #245 on: December 30, 2017, 09:35:06 PM »
IS-2 / Tiger II Hybrid.

Well it has been a very long time coming - a combination of lethargy on my part, the gods sabotaging my airbrush, and one of the most time consuming paint jobs I have ever done.  I thought rivets were bad... but how many bloody triangles?

Anyhoo, here is the finished article.  No backstory as such as this is for a mate's TL and I'm not sure that he has written the detail yet.

Nonetheless, the model depicts the second vehicle of 2nd Company HQ, 31st Panzer Regiment, 5th Panzer Division of the Imperial German Army and is made from parts of a Trumpeter IS-3, a Meng Tiger II and a Bronco Night Vision set. 











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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #246 on: December 30, 2017, 10:43:42 PM »
Woh! Nice one! It works, visually, & the tech is compatible. :smiley: :smiley:
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Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #247 on: December 31, 2017, 12:02:35 AM »
The time invested in that amazing paint scheme was certainly time well spent!

A veritable feast for the eyes!

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Offline Claymore

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #248 on: December 31, 2017, 12:29:20 AM »
Thanks chaps... every time I close my eyes all I see are triangles!  :o
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Claymore's AH AFVs: Take 2
« Reply #249 on: December 31, 2017, 04:28:32 PM »
Not surprised one iota! ;D
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