FV215 Heavy Tank Destroyer 1/35

[buzzbomb]

For reasons that now escape me, I purchased this, the Amusing Hobbies FV215B Tank Destroyer packing the 183mm gun system.
thanks Britmodeller 

It is a British 50's paper project for a change. The kit is average for current expectations, A+ for subject matter about a C for moulding and detail quality. A lot of missed opportunities for detail areas and rather average instructions.
Another plus is that the tracks are indi links click together, well for a while anyway, they are a bit flimsy, so I would recommend gluing them once you have them in place as the teeny, tiny protrusions tend to break off with handling.

Over a couple of build day meets, I have cobbled it together, all in all, out of the box




One thing is for sure, it is a monster compared to the Matilda I also have on the bench. Again

[scooter]

Before it got nerf'd, it used to be called the Death Star amongst the higher tier (Tier X) World of Tanks players

[PR19_Kit]

That's a HEFTY turret and gun! 

[Pellson]

Strange calibre. 7,2". But violently cool! 

[Dizzyfugu]

https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/cold-war-british-prototypes/fv215-heavy-gun-tank/

[JayBee]

Come on world, we need this in 1/72scale, and Israeli markings !

[Old Wombat]

Both builds are looking good, BT!

I'm thinking you bought it because it was such a cool, different subject ... Same reason I bought a Conqueror, which came out at pretty much the same time.

Come on world, we need this in 1/72scale, and Israeli markings !

Israeli markings are eminently doable in 1/35!

[NARSES2]

Strange calibre. 7,2". But violently cool! 

There was a 7.2"  gun in use during WWII by the Royal Artillery. The first marks were relined 8" gun barrels, but the latter marks were new builds. Was only used for a couple of years. Not sure if the barrels were considered for this or not, but there was experience with the calibre.

There was also a naval gun used in some RN Washington Treaty cruisers.

Really nice build 

[Old Wombat]

Strange calibre. 7,2". But violently cool! 

There was a 7.2"  gun in use during WWII by the Royal Artillery. The first marks were relined 8" gun barrels, but the latter marks were new builds. Was only used for a couple of years. Not sure if the barrels were considered for this or not, but there was experience with the calibre.

Yes, Gunner/Lance-Bombardier/Gunner Terence "Spike" Milligan served in a 7.2" battery.

[NARSES2]

Strange calibre. 7,2". But violently cool! 

There was a 7.2"  gun in use during WWII by the Royal Artillery. The first marks were relined 8" gun barrels, but the latter marks were new builds. Was only used for a couple of years. Not sure if the barrels were considered for this or not, but there was experience with the calibre.

Yes, Gunner/Lance-Bombardier/Gunner Terence "Spike" Milligan served in a 7.2" battery.

Ah so he did. I just read a bit about Spike this morning as well. One of my hero's 

[Gondor]

I'm thinking you bought it because it was such a cool, different subject ... Same reason I bought a Conqueror, which came out at pretty much the same time.

Both were part of the same "Family" of vehicles. Amusing Hobby do several interesting kits.

Gondor

[rickshaw]

Strange calibre. 7,2". But violently cool! 

There was a 7.2"  gun in use during WWII by the Royal Artillery. The first marks were relined 8" gun barrels, but the latter marks were new builds. Was only used for a couple of years. Not sure if the barrels were considered for this or not, but there was experience with the calibre.

Yes, Gunner/Lance-Bombardier/Gunner Terence "Spike" Milligan served in a 7.2" battery.

And the greeting he encountered from Gunner Harry Secombe in Tunisia, "Has anybody seen our gun?"  As it apparently trundled past as it recoiled upon being fired...   

[NARSES2]

Strange calibre. 7,2". But violently cool! 

There was a 7.2"  gun in use during WWII by the Royal Artillery. The first marks were relined 8" gun barrels, but the latter marks were new builds. Was only used for a couple of years. Not sure if the barrels were considered for this or not, but there was experience with the calibre.

Yes, Gunner/Lance-Bombardier/Gunner Terence "Spike" Milligan served in a 7.2" battery.

And the greeting he encountered from Gunner Harry Secombe in Tunisia, "Has anybody seen our gun?"  As it apparently trundled past as it recoiled upon being fired...   

Allegedly the conversation went :-

Milligan - "has anybody seen a gun around here ?"

Seacombe - "what colour ?"

And that's where it all started 

[Captain Canada]

Big tank ! Looks great, and an interesting addition to the collection.

[Mossie]

Matilda didn't like it when FV215b stood next to him at the urinal...