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Post by skorzeny on Oct 15, 2006 8:26:09 GMT -5
OK, if tanks ever are in the future of AE-WWII's model range, I really think these monsters would make awesome choices for 'pulp' tanks (and be sure to draw the attention of historical model builders as well). As if the Panzer VIII 'Maus' wasn't enough of a ridiculously huge behemoth, check out what could have been the PzKpfw IX and PzKpfw X - the 'Ratte' and the 'P-1500': www.achtungpanzer.com/p1000.htm |
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Post by xeoran on Oct 15, 2006 9:10:13 GMT -5
Urrk!  I do so hope AE does feature tanks, and in particular tanks like those. Great find. |
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Post by unknowntales on Oct 15, 2006 23:56:34 GMT -5
This thin is insane. i'm pulling down a maus model 1/72 and starting the conversion tonight!
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Post by skorzeny on Oct 16, 2006 4:11:40 GMT -5
Anybody get a sick feeling when they consider what a 280mm naval gun would do to a Sherman? I mean, the Germans were already calling the things 'Tommy Cookers' just from what a Tiger's 88 could do!
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Post by xeoran on Oct 16, 2006 4:40:37 GMT -5
I think it would spread the Sherman over a couple of fields. Actually it would just be overkill against anyhting less than, well some kind of super heavy tank.
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Post by tordenskjold on Oct 17, 2006 3:10:01 GMT -5
I think it would spread the Sherman over a couple of fields. Actually it would just be overkill against anyhting less than, well some kind of super heavy tank. Ever seen that game, command and conquer: generals? It featured a tank, the overlord, which I think would make a good target for a such cannon. |
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Post by xeoran on Oct 17, 2006 6:58:32 GMT -5
Yup. The overlord would make a great opponent.
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Post by unknowntales on Oct 17, 2006 9:58:00 GMT -5
Well, I pulled out my Maus and its only 10 meters to scale. The ratte is 35. So, I need a lot of extra plastic and tracks from a 48 scale german tank to make this big *skree* thing. Its going to one big 1/72 vehicle.
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Post by tordenskjold on Oct 17, 2006 11:20:31 GMT -5
Do I have to say that we are expecting pictures?  |
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Post by unknowntales on Oct 17, 2006 12:52:34 GMT -5
Yes. Asking is polite.
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Post by unknowntales on Oct 18, 2006 2:23:42 GMT -5
The gun needed for the Ratte is the leopold. I'm using two 280 mm barrels for the kit. I'm also looking into getting two MAN V12Z32/44 Diesel 1/72 U-boat engines for the main drives. I think they sell kits for interiors of U-boat displays.
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Post by tordenskjold on Oct 18, 2006 2:49:49 GMT -5
Meant no harm, I am just eager to see the project, sounds like will be one hell of a model! You could have a whole scenario centered around that thing, Germans defending it, and allied commandos and/or resistance forces trying to disable/destroy it. |
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Post by skorzeny on Oct 18, 2006 5:20:21 GMT -5
Way ahead on the scenario/story idea. Nasty as a Ratte is, imagine one fitted with some abominable high-tech weapon system like the theoretical KSK. Now give it all the obscene horrors the geneticist faction can supply for support. After all, getting there should be half the fun.
I am also really looking forward to the conversion. With the dimensions of the Ratte, at least a close apporximation of size is feasible, though it might involve quite alot of casting for 'straight' track sections and probably fabrication of the hull itself from something like plasticard. 1/72 tanks are the best idea for cannibalizing details like hatches, engine cowlings, etc.
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Post by weridetofight on Nov 1, 2006 18:26:17 GMT -5
damn... that thing wouldn't need to shoot a Sherman, it'd run right over it!
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Post by unknowntales on Nov 1, 2006 21:07:43 GMT -5
I ordered 1/72 u-boat interior engine and will post pictures if the cardboard model which will be used to create the plastic templates. Also, I picked up a 1/72 Leopold for one of the guns at the model show last week. This thing is going to be huge.
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