Author Topic: Tankbuster Group Build Inspiration and Ideas  (Read 1405 times)

Offline Story

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Re: Tankbuster Group Build Inspiration and Ideas
« Reply #50 on: Yesterday at 05:48:50 PM »

That would be a very cramped turret. You'd have to hand pick your TC/gunner to aim and fire.

Found him:
 

Open turret. You can see the shell guard (in white) to the right.

 

Offline Story

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Re: Tankbuster Group Build Inspiration and Ideas
« Reply #51 on: Yesterday at 05:50:00 PM »
                               
 
OMG, what is that?!
I hope that’s an AI picture!

No, that's a very real Pinhead
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freaks_(1932_film)

Offline arc3371

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Re: Tankbuster Group Build Inspiration and Ideas
« Reply #52 on: Yesterday at 09:01:05 PM »
Why not a classic DIY TD? Or why not put a 90mm on a M24?

Offline Kerick

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Re: Tankbuster Group Build Inspiration and Ideas
« Reply #53 on: Yesterday at 11:23:21 PM »
                               
 
OMG, what is that?!
I hope that’s an AI picture!

No, that's a very real Pinhead
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freaks_(1932_film)

I read the story after posting that. Actually a pretty sad story. Disgraceful the way people like that were treated back then.

Offline Acree

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Re: Tankbuster Group Build Inspiration and Ideas
« Reply #54 on: Today at 12:44:51 AM »
Another idea: BAC Tankmaster.  I have a BAC Jet Provost in my stash.  Not sure why I bought it since I usually focus on WW2 subjects.  Probably because it was inexpensive and the parts could be good wif-fodder. 

Anyway, how about BAC creates a bargain basement specialized tank killer conversion of the Strikemaster by removing the right seat to make room for a big anti-tank gun, along with underwing stores?  I'm thinking replace the Jet Provost's wide canopy with an assymetric single canopy and create gun space in the former right seat location.  Maybe even a pair of 30mm DEFA or ADEN, or maybe something bigger, along with a pair of underwing anti-tank missiles? 

Just musing at this point, but it could be fun.

Offline Claymore

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Re: Tankbuster Group Build Inspiration and Ideas
« Reply #55 on: Today at 02:01:57 AM »
Another idea: BAC Tankmaster.  I have a BAC Jet Provost in my stash.  Not sure why I bought it since I usually focus on WW2 subjects.  Probably because it was inexpensive and the parts could be good wif-fodder. 

Anyway, how about BAC creates a bargain basement specialized tank killer conversion of the Strikemaster by removing the right seat to make room for a big anti-tank gun, along with underwing stores?  I'm thinking replace the Jet Provost's wide canopy with an assymetric single canopy and create gun space in the former right seat location.  Maybe even a pair of 30mm DEFA or ADEN, or maybe something bigger, along with a pair of underwing anti-tank missiles? 

Just musing at this point, but it could be fun.

Love it!  Please make it so…  :smiley:
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