I'm not a zipper head but this is an amazing conversion. :)
Why is the TC tank-surfing "Lili"? Has he been tokin' the weed? ???
Love this thread!
:) :) :) :) :)
Nice recovery mate.
Unfortunately it seemed that you yourself deleted your original thread. Trying to recover a single tread once deleted is extremely difficult if not impossible. so as to prevent anyone else from doing the same I have just modified the settings so that people can still delete individual posts but that they can't delete an entire topic. Hopefully that will prevent a re-occurrence.
the revisiting of all your great builds has been worth it my opinion
Madness.....sheer madness.....sheer awesome madness!
And I mean that in the best possible way.
You are a braver (and much more talented) soul than I am!
Talk about an epic project! Nice start too!
Brian da Basher
Most would say it's something they see in their rear-view mirror.
When it comes to modelling, and whiffing in particular, there is fine line between bravery and lunacy - still not convinced in my own mind which side I sit on! Thanks nevertheless... :)
Yup! Definitely a nutter! 8)
Just a thought, if it were a British conversion you could have 75mm in one sponson and 6pdr in the other providing instant selection of more effective HE or AP/APC as required.Or go with a pair of 6pdrs. :)
Thank you for reposting your builds. Brilliant work on all of them.
Just a thought, if it were a British conversion you could have 75mm in one sponson and 6pdr in the other providing instant selection of more effective HE or AP/APC as required.
Or go with a pair of 6pdrs. :)
Don't forget the originality of the concepts either....
You sure that's a primered kitbash and not something built from the box? ???
You sure that's a primered kitbash and not something built from the box? ???
What he said!
It just looks right! Amazing.
Jackal MRAP
This is a project for MacCaulay and his Invasion of Kenya TL. He is entirely at liberty to re-invent the background for the vehicle but this is sort of how I imagined it...
The Jackal M3 MRAP was very much a product of its time. With the various insurgents unable, on the whole, to meet the heavily armed SouthRATS on equal terms, they increasingly turned to the use of landmines and IEDs to limit the RATS' freedom of movement. The ubiquitous M3 Halftrack with its flat bottom was particularly vulnerable and with a marked rise in losses to said mines/IEDs it fell to the Kenyan Defence Force REME (Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers) to come up with a solution.
What started as a plan to simply add addition armour plate to the underside of the vehicle quickly turned into the world’s first purpose designed MRAP. The angled V-shaped plates gave a good compromise between weight and blast protection with the added heavy duty roll bars giving additional head protection should the vehicle be tipped over. Although far from perfect, the Jackal was a firm favourite with all who used them. This relatively simple home-grown modification also paved the way for future more successful MRAP designs.
Unfortunately, I had to use a M21 Mortar Carrier as the base for the project as the M3 Personnel Carrier no longer seems to be available - a lot of retro-construction was therefore required just to get it to the stage where I could then rip it apart! The model depicts the 1st vehicle of the Regimental HQ.
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I'm making my own mammoth right now (bar giving it a roof and a Sd.Kfz 222 turret). Though whilst doing that I'm wondering. Did you swap the 234's engine to the opposite side of the chassis?
Outstanding!! :)
👍 that is super cool!
Brilliantly finished & the back story is great! :) :)
Looks well ahead of its time!
Really like this. Top job
You built an interesting machine there,I really like it...a lot :-* !!!
Here's wishing you all a very merry Christmas... :)
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Mmmmm.. nice.
Looking forward to a great new year and more or your most excellent builds
Great Skills ... Tick+1 Gorgeous piece of work there and quite plausible.
terrific Concept .... Tick
Over all awesomeness... Tick, Tick
wow excellent work. The Avenger looks great
No doubt about it, mate, you have the knack! :) :)
Interesting, are you going to leave the side skirts on or off?
Tease... bring it on then !
Despite knowing your plans for the two tanks, I am looking forward to seeing you bring them to life.
Cambodian Chieftain (King Tiger) Update:
On a deeply spiritual level, there is just something intrinsically wrong about taking two perfectly good models and chopping them up to make one new one... ... ... Well, I'm over that particular transcendental issue and am now surrounded by bits of disembowelled AFV - Nice! :icon_meditation: ;)
Just been looking online - my wallet hurts & I haven't even touched it :o ......... Yet! ;)
That does look impressive!
Ni-ice! 8)
The idea of a racing tank gave me the biggest smile I've had all day.
This one will be a lot of fun to watch.
Brian da Basher
If I end up getting the 90acre block I'm looking at a racing tank would be prefect for it
That's just perfect, build & story! Well done, both of you! :) :)
Many thanks. I now just need to finish off the King Tiger companion.And what's _that_ going to be based on, he asked innocently??
And what's _that_ going to be based on, he asked innocently??
Paul
That's just brilliant, mate! Absolutely brilliant! Love it! 8) 8) 8) :-* :-* :-*
I couldn't agree more! Just fantastic!
Brian da Basher
Really cool. The shape really reminds me of the German E-10 or E-25 designs of 1945.
Paul
Without a doubt the King Tiger is a true looker, what is the symbol on the Tiger's right front sponson?
You know, there really should be more racing tanks.
And your incredibly sharp models prove it, Claymore!
Brian da Basher
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.
The time invested in that amazing paint scheme was certainly time well spent!...
You know you nailed a whif when it's not immediately apparent that its a whif at all!
You know you nailed a whif when it's not immediately apparent that its a whif at all!
Danish or Norwegian seem suitable, the Danes got a lot of service out of their M41's & the Norwegians did the same with their M24's.
Both look great, but my favorite is teh M41. Is that the Tamiya kit?
The M 41 scout vehicle reminds me of a certain UCV (Urban Combat Vehicle).........
I was thinking something along those lines, but also as a possible upgrade to the New Zealand M41s in their lovely 4 color MERDC-inspired scheme. Danish and Norwegian would both be lovely, as well as sort of a Team Yankee sort of M114/M551 replacement instead of the M3 Bradley.
Looking forward to it, whatever you do!
The M41 Scout... I just bought the Tamiya Sheridan and Meng Bradley to do the same thing, after giving up on making an XM800. I like the look of the M41 lower hull better.
The M41 Scout... I just bought the Tamiya Sheridan and Meng Bradley to do the same thing, after giving up on making an XM800. I like the look of the M41 lower hull better.
Mojo back in place but unfortunately a recent promotion at work and an impending overseas move has put the dampeners on my whiffing output. Hopefully, have something to post in the next few days. :smiley:
I was thinking something along those lines, but also as a possible upgrade to the New Zealand M41s in their lovely 4 color MERDC-inspired scheme. Danish and Norwegian would both be lovely, as well as sort of a Team Yankee sort of M114/M551 replacement instead of the M3 Bradley.
Looking forward to it, whatever you do!
I'd say a promotion is fortunate &, depending on where, an overseas move can re-invigorate the ol' grey cells! :smiley:
Great idea, but how about Scorpion and / or Scimitar turrets for an NZ M-41 upgrade to serve along side the Scorpions
Great idea, but how about Scorpion and / or Scimitar turrets for an NZ M-41 upgrade to serve along side the Scorpions
Looked at Scorpion, Scimitar and even Warrior turrets but all lacked the additional bulk of the Bradley turret and looked a bit lost on the M41 hull - although to be fair the 30mm Rarden did look the part compared to the diminutive Bushmaster! :smiley:
Well, you know what to do, then! ;) ;D
Another matter is that of "RARDEN thumb". It seems that the RARDEN needs to be cleared by placing your thumb into the chamber. Unfortunately, the bolt often comes forward with shattering force and smashes the thumb badly, so badly that it needs to be removed. Not a good thing for a soldier!
No problem, glad to help. I was under the impression that the L2A1 RARDEN and 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster II both use the same ammunition but I may be wrong. One source states the L2A1 RARDEN uses 30X170mm and another source states that the Mk44 Bushmaster II uses 30X173mm. Which is odd since the 30mm GAU-8 Avenger uses the same 30X173mm ammunition as the Mk44 Bushmaster II.
One factor thus far not mentioned is that the RARDEN is magazine fed - six rounds a magazine, whereas the Bushmaster is belt fed.
Another matter is that of "RARDEN thumb". It seems that the RARDEN needs to be cleared by placing your thumb into the chamber. Unfortunately, the bolt often comes forward with shattering force and smashes the thumb badly, so badly that it needs to be removed. Not a good thing for a soldier!
Yup the Rarden does indeed use a subtly different 30mm round (30x170) that is not interchangeable with the more common US/NATO 30x173 round.
Ok, so part of the reason I have been so tardy in getting anything done in the last month is that I have just moved house from the Highlands of Scotland to darkest Missouri of all places. Just move in a couple of days ago and going to be here for the next 3 years, MoD and US DoD allowing. :smiley:
Sounds like Fort Lost in the Woods! Some nice recreation opportunities on Lake of the Ozarks if you like fishing. Welcome to the US!
I hope your location puts you near to SprueBrothers so you can visit their store in person. I am told they have a lot of interesting items at reduced prices. Other than that, be prepared for cold winters and hot summers.
Ok, so part of the reason I have been so tardy in getting anything done in the last month is that I have just moved house from the Highlands of Scotland to darkest Missouri of all places. Just move in a couple of days ago and going to be here for the next 3 years, MoD and US DoD allowing. :smiley:
Playing soldier with the Yanks, eh? :smiley:
Have fun, mate! 8)
And hope to see some models appearing soon! ;)
Maybe you can call in on Nicholas Moran (a.k.a. The Chieftain, from World of Tanks), I believe he lives in California, somewhere? ???
That's only some 1500 miles away, an easy trip (NOT!).
Anyway, welcome to the USA and I hope you enjoy your stay here. If you manage to get down Fort Worth way, I'd love to meet up; alternatively, perhaps something splitting the distance, like Oklahoma City, would work better.
I think they've got some pretty good BBQ out near you, Clay. Would be worth asking your new work-mates about.
Welcome to the U.S.A. and please pardon our various provincialisms such as "color", "flavor", and country music.
Brian da Basher
That close, you really ought to visit Branson, MO. I'd recommend Ray Stevens show and, if he's still there, Yakow Smirnoff's show for the humor.
You have certainly been very busy. :smiley:
Excellent work and very inspiring!
Whot he said!!
You will have lots of painting to do!
MA-A-A-ATE! You're back! 8)
Where to start? How to start? :-\
Certainly a busy, lad! Left me in your dust, even working away from home! ;D
The Aussie Phar Lap was, obviously, an attention grabber but not for the name alone. That is one awesome combo that looks "right"!
The Polish Buzdygan looks nothing quite like anything else, ever, but equally as good.
While the Imp just looks Soviet-functional & practical. Again, really good!
Whilst imperfect for its role, the Sheridan is the perfect intermediate TD! The more central casemate is brilliant!
The Gavin ... ;D ... That turret's killer, man!
The Tiger's Claw is an elegant compromise that looks better than the original (M551), whilst having an unfortunate Soviet vibe (which may have seen it suffer an excessive number of Blue-on-Blue incidents, methinks).
Seriously, good to see you back, mate! :smiley:
As Womby said...your back :D
Most excellent. For my take the Phar Lap is the star. That will be a total head scratcher and dare I say it, have a couple of observers, scouring Wikipedia for this obscure tank they have never seen before.
The Gavin rocks as well.
Great to see you back again.
I'd say "inspiring" is the right word to describe your return to BtS! Welcome back!
The primer coat makes them all look like OOtB kits, but the real inspiration is looking at the raw plastic as you put it all together.
Awesome display of skills and creativity.
It was christened the M1939, but was quickly given the moniker of Truge (snowshoe). The model is adapted from the excellent Meng FT-17 kit and some plastic card and tubing.
That's a tight backstory and a really nice build.
Norwegian Truge:
This is about as far as I can take the Truge while living in the US without access to my painting sticks and airbrush. Here is the backstory and the latest WIP pics:
Story: First line of the text. ;)Norwegian Truge:
This is about as far as I can take the Truge while living in the US without access to my painting sticks and airbrush. Here is the backstory and the latest WIP pics:
That is a very nice and practical lash-up of the 75mm howitzer with the Valentine turret. Well done sir! Well done! :smiley:
Nice work. Using older hulls in support roles is a life extension program.
Been doing a few myself in that space, very similar to your thoughts. I put the Petard from a Churchill AVRE on a Matilda for bunker busting work in the Pacific campaign in Australian Service.
Crisp.:smiley:
Agree with all the above! A definite "could-a-been"! :smiley:
Well welcome back.. and what a homecoming :smiley:
Love 'em all, with particular nod to the Gavin. Another of those "Why not" rather than "what if"
A-and he's back! 8)
Not content to slide in quietly, he dumps a load of excellent heavy metal on us! :D
Fantastic stuff, mate! Love 'em all! :-*
[Note: The Gavin may, also, be construed as a bit of a swipe at a certain gentleman who insisted that this is/should be the name attached to the M113. ;) ]
Indeed! Along with the Claymore build-quality we'd become accustomed to, fantastic backstories to all three of these. Great, great stuff!
Your ARVN M41/M551 hybrid is brilliant!
Phar Lap: Amazing what a truely strong cup of tea can accomplish :smiley:
Wolverine: My personal fav! And know I finally understand the switch to SCC 2 Dark Brown! (Obvious, now that you've explained it.) Personal fav on backstories too. :D
The Buzdygan is confusing (in a good way) it's German! No, Russian! Looks a bit British...
The M41 variations (Danish and ARVN) are fantastic! The other tanks are great, too.
Good to see you posting again.
Neat story but I really love the Truge (both versions)! 8) :-*
However, you failed to say how they fared during the German invasion of Norway ... Or did their mere presence prevent that? ???
However, you failed to say how they fared during the German invasion of Norway ... Or did their mere presence prevent that? ???
Wide tracks for the win! The look and the backstory are both excellent.
However, you failed to say how they fared during the German invasion of Norway ... Or did their mere presence prevent that? ???
Sorted and backstory amended. :smiley:
Without turret looks hotroddy in tank terms. Tackle ruff terrain well. Weathering is spot on. :smiley:
The Landkreuzer P.1000 'Ratte'
Still a work in progress but at 1:35 scale it is a considerable drain on resources. Nevertheless, here is where I am... ;)
The Landkreuzer P.1000 'Ratte'
Still a work in progress but at 1:35 scale it is a considerable drain on resources. Nevertheless, here is where I am... ;)
Did you ever finish this, I imagine it would be quite the imposing sight!
The recon T-34 is a fantastic design and looks great! I can see it in the various Middle East battles (and changing hands more than once)
Ah the mythical M3 Grant prototype fitted with a 17pdr, which turned out to be a badly restored museum piece with the wrong gun ;D
Ah the mythical M3 Grant prototype fitted with a 17pdr, which turned out to be a badly restored museum piece with the wrong gun ;D
Having acquired several pics of it from different angles, it turns our to be the hull of an ex British Canal Defence Light vehicle - itself rarer than hens teeth. The gun is not a 17pdr (photographic perspective does strange things) but is more likely a 76mm - readily available from ex Pakistani use (albeit the mussel brake is clearly a poorly made replica). Quite why the vehicle sports this gun when with its original CDL turret fitted/replicated, the museum would have a unique and valuable exhibit is intriguing.
My son in law is from Pakistan and I intent to ask one of his family to visit the Lahore museum (which incidentally is a quality national institution not some second rate chop-shop) to get some more details - hopefully including interior shots that will, hopefully, clarify the gun’s ID and whether or not it is a bodge up or an actual modification.
Either way, I have a model on the slips so adapted (waiting for the extra detail) which I will complete and post in due course with a suitable backstory! 🙂
No way, man! Those were real.
You seen this?
No way, man! Those were real.
Riiigghhhttt… 🙄
You don't like my artistic creation? My delicate feelings!!!
I paused construction when I melted my donor barrel.
The Is-3/M48 looks very sus, the colour difference between the hull & turret, the inconstant shadows, it looks like a Photoshoped job IMO. The idea is cool & worthy of a kitbash tho :P
AFAIK the only M48 tanks that Egypt had were captured from Israel?
Israel used captured Egyptian T-55 tanks to make the Tiran. So this is Egypt doing the same thing but with Israeli M48 tanks :P
Tow cables, a couple of equipment/tool bins, a couple of spare track links & a section on the front left track guard.
The old oxy's been busy! ;)
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How did you make the extended side plates? This armored car looks like it came out of some steam punk comic book. Just needs some random gears stuck on.
Yup, the author got a little carried away me thinks! In the end, however, I will build and he will get a vehicle with an AT rifle of realistic proportions. ;)
How did you make the extended side plates? This armored car looks like it came out of some steam punk comic book. Just needs some random gears stuck on.
I was just thinking that in the front quarter views it looks a lot like a steam engine! ;D
I dunno, some of those old anti-tank rifles were pretty bloody long! :o
The new tires look good, despite the lack of blood sacrifice!
The difficult bit, and that which would have had the Health and Safety ninjas in a fit of apoplexy, was holding the wheel/tyre casting between the thumb and forefinger of my left hand while carefully sawing through it with a razor saw held in my right hand - Note on Razor Saws: the definitive instrument Rutherford used to split the atom!
Getting WWI/Interwar period MRAP vibes from this. It looks awesome!
Coming along nicely! :smiley:
Just don't take it off-road until they invent muddies for it! ;D ;)
It's looking good! The tires look a lot better. The originals look razor thin.
Looking good with the primer applied, you'd never know it's a cut & shunt job :P
Honestly? I can see a couple of places that could do with a quick swipe of PPP & a quick buff.
Otherwise, I have to agree with the esteemed gentlemen above!
Great work, mate! :smiley:
Totally worthy of being in a Wes Anderson movie
Very neat, subtle modification, this came out really well. Almost a bit too Real World for what we have come to expect from the Claymore Stable ;)
Great Work
Many thanks. Hopefully, will have the finished end product (with supporting actors) up soon. :smiley:
Man, that's nice! 8) :smiley:
There's almost a steampunk aura emanating from it! :))
Note the chains on the rear wheels to try and improve off-road ability.
Hmmm, researching the Putilov-Garford came up with this image;
With this bit in the accompanying text;QuoteNote the chains on the rear wheels to try and improve off-road ability.
Very cool! Great job!
yeah baby yeah!
That looks great! The launch operator may be a bit close - I'm not sure covering his ears will help much.
Bloody awesome work.
I see you haven't fixed one of the major failings of the Crusader III; the placement of the air intakes & filters directly over the rear of the tracks, the dustiest places on a tank. :-\
Wow! Fantastic concept! And I love that you've gone all the way back to the A13 :smiley:
Might there also be a Canadian variant? If so, this could be akin to the RW Valentines built by the CPR's Angus shops in Montreal. I'm imagining a late-war alt-Cromwell on Canadian Dry Pin tracks. Possibilities for those CDP tracks and drive sprockets in 1/35 would be:
Panda Plastics [ex-RHPS] Canadian Dry Pin Tracks = 27.95 USD
-- https://shermantracks.com/catalog/canadian_dry_pin.html (https://shermantracks.com/catalog/canadian_dry_pin.html)
PanzerWerkDesign - Sherman CDP tracks = 135.00 PLN
-- https://panzerwerkdesign.com.pl/pl/p/Sherman-CDP-tracks/112 (https://panzerwerkdesign.com.pl/pl/p/Sherman-CDP-tracks/112)
Friul Model - ATL-127 Grizzly (Sherman M4A1), Sexton (Canadian tracks) = € 27,00
-- https://friulmodel.hu/termek/atl-127-grizzly-sherman-m4a1-sexton-canadian-tracks/ (https://friulmodel.hu/termek/atl-127-grizzly-sherman-m4a1-sexton-canadian-tracks/)
-- https://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/friulmodel/atl-127.html (https://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/friulmodel/atl-127.html)
Or maybe search out a swap/trade alternative like the track sprues from Dragon's 1/35 scale '39-'45 Series Kit No. 6793? The CDP track-relevant sprues are:
D 19 M4 - “lifted” bogies, spoke wheels, CDP drivers
V 98x2 M4 – all-in-one VVSS basic suspension components (plus 24 bolt heads)
Z 4 DS Plastic Canadian Dry Pin tracks
Anyway, watching this series with interest :D
The Crusader did away with the front sub-turret & Canada revived it later on. Why not keep it through out the series ? (yes, I know, more work)
I always liked the Valentine's suspension - something similar was used on Trams (called the Maximum Traction bogie).
Now here is a different idea ...
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Hinting heavily to Mrs Claymore that it would make a good early Birthday present - you can always dream!
Nice work! :smiley:
I've tried that with Mrs Wombat - "deaf" & "crickets" doesn't come near to describing the response .... Although "deaf crickets" might. :-\
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Like the concept on this.
Built the Bronco A10 Cruiser (and A9 to complete the torture) , which is a very similar kit and totally agree on your take on this kit.
... Ten days later... :icon_crap: ...