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Started by Taiidantomcat, January 07, 2011, 11:21:45 AM

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January 07, 2011, 11:21:45 AM Last Edit: January 07, 2011, 11:47:56 AM by Taiidantomcat






This was one of my first big what if projects when I got back into models 5 years ago. It has been on hold for years now because a lot of the problems I encountered with it were vexing at the time but thanks to better tools and experience, as i look at it now it looks pretty simple, just need more time. Its been in the closet back shelf forever but I was talking with Moritz and thought it would be a good time to post some pictures finally and Get some feedback. One of the other things that held me back is decisions on some of the mods I wanted to put on it (regular 120 smooth bore or 128MM WWII gun?) and still have no idea on the scheme, or time, or place it should be serving in its little universe  :-\

Its the cheap old 1/35 tamiya Panther and a DML Abrams bashed together. I feel the Abrams is one of the best looking tanks ever, so its hard to go wrong with it. Its hard to tell from the pics, but the turret has been modified to look more lozenge like more like a pentagon when viewed from above. The plate in front of the turret side boxes is pushed out wider than normal, but I didn't really make the modification drastic enough (next time will be different :wacko:)  

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#1
January 07, 2011, 11:27:14 AM
Interesting.

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Greg
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rickshaw

#2
January 07, 2011, 04:04:39 PM
What's the function intended the massive box on the bustle?

I had to take a second look when I noticed the change in suspension.   :thumbsup:
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#3
January 07, 2011, 04:10:20 PM
Quote from: rickshaw on January 07, 2011, 04:04:39 PM
What's the function intended the massive box on the bustle?



I just thought they could use a place to keep all that personal gear out of the weather, Change the shape a little as well
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"My model is right! It's the real world that's wrong!" -global warming scientist

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#4
January 07, 2011, 05:18:39 PM
Like it a lot!  :thumbsup: Think the side skirts kinda cover too much of its distinctiveness, though.
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#5
January 07, 2011, 08:10:54 PM
The road wheels just sell it.  Can't wait to see this sucker progress!

Fulcrum

#6
January 08, 2011, 12:30:03 AM
Wow, that is interesting!!!

Would also be interesting to have it come up against Allied T-72/80's.
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#7
January 08, 2011, 10:59:03 AM
The fit is perfect!  :thumbsup:

Makes me want to think what modern tank would go best with a late-model Panther or Tiger II suspension......  :cheers:
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#8
January 08, 2011, 11:58:14 AM
Sure looks futuristic.  Looking forward to your progress on this one.
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#9
January 08, 2011, 06:13:53 PM
Neat idea....definately have to keep looking to spot what is really going on. Be sure to finish it this time, eh ?

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#10
January 12, 2011, 12:19:35 PM
Yep I missed the running gear on first look aswell !

Keeping a watch on this one  :thumbsup:

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#11
January 12, 2011, 01:16:09 PM
Quote from: John Howling Mouse on January 08, 2011, 11:58:14 AM
Sure looks futuristic.  Looking forward to your progress on this one.
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#12
July 12, 2011, 09:22:51 PM
Sure woud like to see this as would others.  :smiley: :thumbsup:
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