ABRAMS heavy reconnaissance tank

sudzonic · September 13, 2009, 04:49:43 AM

Hay guys i was playing around with some bits and came up with this idea what do you think?

ChernayaAkula · September 13, 2009, 05:07:29 AM

Why not!

lenny100 · September 13, 2009, 07:39:42 AM

look good just dont let the uk army been counters see it, or it will be the next tank we buy

nev · September 13, 2009, 09:13:29 AM

Yes, but they'll insist on removing the canon, then putting it back, but not providing ammo for it.....

Captain Canada · September 13, 2009, 09:47:08 AM

I think it's a great idea ! You've got that low hull, and lots of armour, and speed.....

Sauragnmon · September 13, 2009, 10:10:21 AM

I would imagine it'd have even MORE speed since it doesn't have that massive turret to lug around... as if it didn't have enough to begin with. Or they could be smart and replace it with a diesel so it doesn't drink back the gas like a drunk chugging cheap beer.

sudzonic · September 13, 2009, 10:55:06 AM

wont get build for a wee while yet got a lot other stuff to finish first was juat playing around. can anyone come up with a good name for this version?

Jschmus · September 13, 2009, 11:08:34 AM

Quote from: sudzonic on September 13, 2009, 10:55:06 AM
wont get build for a wee while yet got a lot other stuff to finish first was juat playing around. can anyone come up with a good name for this version?

If it's American, you can follow the "General" convention and name it "Mosby", after John S. Mosby. He was a Confederate field commander during the Civil War, leading the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry. They were known as "Mosby's Raiders", and were (in)famous for lightning raids and early "Ranger" tactics.

sudzonic · September 13, 2009, 11:16:35 AM

Quote from: Jschmus on September 13, 2009, 11:08:34 AM
Quote from: sudzonic on September 13, 2009, 10:55:06 AM
wont get build for a wee while yet got a lot other stuff to finish first was juat playing around. can anyone come up with a good name for this version?

If it's American, you can follow the "General" convention and name it "Mosby", after John S. Mosby. He was a Confederate field commander during the Civil War, leading the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry. They were known as "Mosby's Raiders", and were (in)famous for lightning raids and early "Ranger" tactics.

Thanks sounds like a plan how about something like M7A1 Mosby heavy reconnaissance vehicle?

GTX · September 13, 2009, 11:59:22 AM

I like it - have considered doing similar for a while now.

Regards,

Greg

buzzbomb · September 13, 2009, 06:13:45 PM

... and why not !
Fast, well protected with enough clout to do the recce role
I think this has merit.

Co-incidently I have an Abrams What-if in the early, early stages of working .. I am going for the M1A5 version the dedicated Urban version, loosely based on the description in Weapons of Choice.

want to see more of how yours turns out

Wyrmshadow · September 14, 2009, 01:35:55 AM

you're not the only one's that thought of this
http://www.network54.com/Forum/169232/message/1222727663/WOTIF+Leopard+C2A2-HR+%28Heavy+Reconnaissance%29

Jschmus · September 14, 2009, 11:26:31 AM

"M7A1 Mosby?"

It's got a nice ring to it.

anthonyp · September 14, 2009, 05:56:25 PM

I know some people at work whose heads would explode upon seeing a Bradley turret on an Abrams. Can't wait to see this one completed!

frank2056 · September 14, 2009, 07:39:23 PM

This is an inspired idea! What kit did the turret come from? Looks too nice to be Tamiya.
It would also make a perfect urban recon and attack tank - where you want to get the bad guys but not engage in random urban renewal.

This may also look good with a Scorpion or Scimitar turret, if you wanted to do a UK variant.