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Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:48 am
by Mortis57
BurtWolf wrote: ↑Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:36 am
So could you put one of those open hatch turrets on a GHQ panther hull? Would it look odd?
I've not heard anything to the contrary so I'm assuming that these new Panthers are 1/300th like the rest of the H&R stuff (although a lot of the earlier stuff is actually under scale). Here's another close up with a ruler next to the model - the hull including mudguards appears to be about 22mm long. Which is just a long way of saying that the cupola might be a little small for the GHQ Panther.
BTW, the masking tape at 3 and 6mm are to measure the aerials for my infantry and panzer radios.
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:05 pm
by Mortis57
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:26 am
by BurtWolf
I forgot HR is 1/300… thanks for the explanation. Always thought it’d be cool to have a spare turret with tank riders etc molded on to it. You could switch out turrets depending on what was going on with the scenario
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:50 pm
by Mortis57
BurtWolf wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:26 am
Always thought it’d be cool to have a spare turret with tank riders etc molded on to it.
You're no doubt aware that GHQ does individual tank riders but Adler and H&R also have their own versions. There are a number of problems though. First of all, all three only do WW2 Soviet tank riders; GHQs are individual figures and therefore (for practicality) have to be glued on to tanks; H&Rs are precast on to tanks and only on three versions of the T-34. Adler's are, perhaps, the most useful gaming-wise as they are cast as a group of figures that can be dropped on to / removed from a tank's engine deck as required.
Our club, over the years, has used the H&R versions as generic markers to show that a unit is carrying troops - normally one marker per company. The marker tank is just that - a marker - and doesn't count as an actual tank on the battlefield. More recently, however, we've started to use the Adler tank riders on individual tanks - we have enough for a battalion (IIRC).
It would be nice, however, to have tank riders of other nationalities available.
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 6:56 am
by BurtWolf
The GHQ tank riders are too large for my liking and calling them to the models is not all that great. I have some but I’m not really using them…. I think molding them to the turret will keep them in size perspective. I know it won’t happen, but other than using some old GHQ heavy weapons sculpts, that I modify, I don’t really see a good solution.
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:03 pm
by Mortis57
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 4:03 pm
by Mortis57
Has it really been over 3 months since I posted anything here? Here's a photo of a M24 Chaffee platoon that I've just finished - more details in the Show Us Yer Stuff thread.
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:20 pm
by redleg
Those look fantastic! I just recently started attempting to put decals on tanks, and I'm even more impressed now with those who can do it successfully. Well done on those Chaffees!
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:40 pm
by pmskaar
Very nice work on the Chaffees, Gazza! The decals really make them stand out.
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:36 am
by Mortis57
Thanks guys! I've just finished revamping a M26 Pershing company and a M4A3E8 company - photos soon. I also painted up two Tiger IIs to represent one captured by US forces. I've done one in US Olive Drab and the other in the usual 3 tone German camo.
I've also updated my US Forces pdf to reflect these changes:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jr20Rg ... sp=sharing
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 4:07 pm
by Mortis57
As promised/threatened yesterday!
Hellcat Comparison
I had to replace a turret on one of the M18s in the right-hand company and painted the inside of the turret black. I'd previously only given the turrets a black wash inside, but I liked the effect on that turret so I painted the rest of them to match. The second company will be painted next - I just wanted to get a 'before and after' photo.
M4A3E8 'Easy Eight' Comparison
A photo of two Sherman companies pre and post revamp. The revamp consists of a wash of GW Nuln Oil, a heavy drybrush of the original OD colour and then a light drybrush of a lighter khaki to pick out the edges etc. Followed by decals and a coat of matt varnish.
M4A3E8 Company
A closer shot of the revamped company.
M26 Pershing Company
M26 company with a turret replaced and then entire company got a revamp.
Tiger IIs
I had a few spare Tiger IIs and had recently seen a short Youtube video on a Tiger II captured by US forces and put to use. I decided to do a version in US Olive Drab and another in something approximating a German ambush scheme.
The Pershings (and one or two others) may need a second coat of matt varnish.
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:18 pm
by Mortis57
A few assorted photos. Mostly of US armor (some of which has already been seen) but also including a rather unusual German vehicle.
2nd M4 Battalion, Companies 2 & 3
Next to do. Second Combat Command or Independent Tank Battalion?
Recce Battalion, M5 and M24 Options (+ the new M24s)
I made a storage box for the new M24s - which are currently sharing it with some tank options form the Recce Battalion.
TD Overview
For those wondering, I also have M36 turrets - they're already over in the club with some M4A3 hulls to make the B1 variant
TD HQs
CHQs and PHQs for the TDs.
M10 Tank Destroyers
Turrets loose so that I can use the hulls with the M36 turrets.
M18 Tank Destroyers
Turrets glued down.
M4A3E8 Companies 2 & 3 + BHQ + Spares
This finishes the Easy Eight options for first Sherman Battalion - basically any tank in the battalion can now be swapped out for a Easy Eight or just use the turret to make a 76mm armed M4A3.
Panzerjäger Wanze
3d prints from Butler's Printed Models. It's basically a Borgward IV demolition vehicle with 6 panzershrecks mounted on it. 56 were built and some saw action in the Battle for Berlin.
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:46 am
by redleg
Nice work Gazza! I love the American tanks and TDs. Very cool on the Panzerjäger Wanze as well. I didn't even know that was a thing until you posted about them. I learned something new today!
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:54 pm
by BurtWolf
Interesting on those Borgwads… nice collection too!
Re: Gazza's Stuff
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:45 am
by Olfarty
Gazza
I have long since disposed of almost all of my H&R - give me GHQ pewter anyday. However the various producers of 3d printed pieces are now offering quite a bit of quality to fill the gaps.
The Panzerjäger Wanze from Butler's look good. Are these pieces you've painted up Standard (PLA) or High resolution (resin)?
Olfarty