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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: smeds on January 01, 2024, 07:12:17 PM

Title: Shitbarn
Post by: smeds on January 01, 2024, 07:12:17 PM
My 1/35  FV4005 Shitbarn. camo is loosely based on an Aussie option in the kit. Did some mods after seeing someone's build on youtube, added external fuel tanks, spare wheels and jerry cans. BTW, I'm not an Armour modeller, so that's my excuse lol.
(https://i.imgur.com/dCEPZCF.jpg)
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: LemonJello on January 01, 2024, 10:42:45 PM
For "not being an armor modeler" this is an really nice armor model.  Good job!
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Old Wombat on January 01, 2024, 11:07:00 PM
As a tank, the FV.4005 sucked & the 7.2" (183mm) gun wasn't much better (as a tank gun).

The 7.2" howitzer (of WW2), on the other hand, was a very good artillery piece.

This build is unlike the FV.4005 but like the 7.2" howitzer ... Very good! :smiley: :smiley: ;) 8)
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Dr. YoKai on January 02, 2024, 12:46:13 AM
Nicely executed!
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 02, 2024, 01:38:32 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Story on January 02, 2024, 02:17:26 AM
Considering how Oz blenderizes the language, I would actually believe this to be an official nomenclature.

Nice job.
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: apophenia on January 02, 2024, 07:15:34 AM
A fine-looking build indeed  :smiley:

Considering how Oz blenderizes the language, I would actually believe this to be an official nomenclature.

Or maybe Dunnyhouse? Although I rather like the archaic Dunnekin as a potential vehicle name  ;D
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Story on January 02, 2024, 01:27:24 PM


Or maybe Dunnyhouse? Although I rather like the archaic Dunnekin as a potential vehicle name  ;D

Dunno the esoterics of ancient Oz-speak. I barely comprehend English.
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on January 02, 2024, 10:29:54 PM
With a cannon that large I often wonder why it did not serve as a mobile coast defense artillery piece.
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: finsrin on January 03, 2024, 02:56:41 AM
Fine looking build,,,  :smiley:   and what Jeff said
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Claymore on January 03, 2024, 07:39:53 AM
Beautiful build and as for the name, a suitably British military take on the Shitbarn/Dunnyhouse/Dunnekin theme would be Thunderbox. 
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Mig Eater on January 03, 2024, 09:10:53 PM
For those who dont know the nickname "Shitbarn" was coined by World of Tanks players. In the game it's a difficult tank to use due to its large size and thin armour, so a shit tank the size of a barn :P

 


Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on January 04, 2024, 01:10:20 AM
For those who dont know the nickname "Shitbarn" was coined by World of Tanks players. In the game it's a difficult tank to use due to its large size and thin armour, so a shit tank the size of a barn :P

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/The_More_You_Know_2023.png/320px-The_More_You_Know_2023.png)
Image source: Wikipedia >"The More You Know" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_More_You_Know)
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Kerick on January 04, 2024, 02:47:21 AM
For those who dont know the nickname "Shitbarn" was coined by World of Tanks players. In the game it's a difficult tank to use due to its large size and thin armour, so a shit tank the size of a barn :P

I just thought it was because the turret looks like an outhouse on its side........
And it it is the size of a barn.
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 04, 2024, 05:44:06 AM
I think it came out pretty well also.

Finished my take on it last year, but went the Brit type colour scheme. It adds to my Centurion collection nicely enough.
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Old Wombat on January 04, 2024, 11:52:40 PM
Considering how Oz blenderizes the language, I would actually believe this to be an official nomenclature.

Nice job.

Given that this is a Kiwi AFV, I almost take offence to that remark! :icon_punal:
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 05, 2024, 01:34:21 AM

Given that this is a Kiwi AFV, I almost take offence to that remark! :icon_punal:

Bah!!!  Let's just say it was Greater Australia. ;)
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Rickshaw on January 05, 2024, 11:06:24 AM
The Australian Army only introduced camouflage on it's vehicles in the mid-1980s.  The vehicle would have been long out of service by then.  It should be a uniform British Deep Bronze Green for a 1960s service period.
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 06, 2024, 12:48:06 AM
The Australian Army only introduced camouflage on it's vehicles in the mid-1980s.  The vehicle would have been long out of service by then.  It should be a uniform British Deep Bronze Green for a 1960s service period.

Except it is a whatif...NZ vehicle...and the camo is loosely based on an Aussie option in the kit.
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Rickshaw on January 07, 2024, 12:11:33 PM
The Australian Army only introduced camouflage on it's vehicles in the mid-1980s.  The vehicle would have been long out of service by then.  It should be a uniform British Deep Bronze Green for a 1960s service period.


Except it is a whatif...NZ vehicle...and the camo is loosely based on an Aussie option in the kit.


Kiwi vehicles in the 1960s were Deep Bronze Green as well.  In the 1970s they were painted in solid colours like this:

(http://anzacsteel.hobbyvista.com/Armoured%20Vehicles/Images/NZ21.jpg)
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Old Wombat on January 07, 2024, 11:08:36 PM
It's a whif, does it really matter? ???

Most of my WW2 & post-WW2 RAM's vehicles are going to be in some form of camo pattern (the Olive Drab/Green M-41 is an oddity).
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 08, 2024, 12:53:24 AM
It's a whif, does it really matter? ???


Exactly!!
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: Dr. YoKai on January 08, 2024, 05:58:13 AM
With a cannon that large I often wonder why it did not serve as a mobile coast defense artillery piece.

 If I were to hazard a guess, I'd say elevation. Doesn't look like the turret would allow for the kind of elevation proper artillery would need
 to be effective.
Title: Re: Shitbarn
Post by: finsrin on January 08, 2024, 06:02:10 AM
With a cannon that large I often wonder why it did not serve as a mobile coast defense artillery piece.

 If I were to hazard a guess, I'd say elevation. Doesn't look like the turret would allow for the kind of elevation proper artillery would need
 to be effective.

Good point.   Mods needed.