Loving the look. I just wish that they made a tank with curved sides, so shots could fly off, not just penertrate all the time. call it the Dorm of the valkan
Unfortunately, there is not enough free time.
However, there is time once again to think over a tank general view.
Has decided that this turret is a little great. There is no desire to repeat work on construction of a similar tower, therefore will take a tower from plastic model of tank T-IV (it a bit less in the sizes).
The form of a tower quite satisfies me.
However, now there was such question:
It seems to me that the exhaust system looks too big.
And still:
It seems to me that in the presence of a tower from T-IV it is necessary also to a stern to alter, that it was similar to this tank.
The stern with an exhaust system is more similar to tank T-VI "Tiger":
Whether it is necessary to alter a stern under T-IV?
Your positive estimation is for me good stimulus for work continuation.
The way you speak english is so cool.
Also, this is without a doubt the best scratch-built tank i've ever seen. Period. Your skills are astounding. Keep up the good work, or, I hope this positive estimation of your work is good stimulus for your work continuation (again, wow, cool).
Well, the Tiger I's exhaust system is the 2 central vertical columns, which is two mufflers protected by heat shields. The two assemblies on the outside of these are the air intake filters, and not technically part of the exhaust system.
TheBlueRedPanda , many thanks for an estimation of my work.
For me while it is difficult to speak English with use of technical terms. Therefore, I ask to excuse me for errors (I sometimes even wrongly insert Russian words into the text). If something in my texts not clearly - I ask to prompt me. I will correct.
Nowlan, all it is true.
Heat shields and filters for air clearing aren't obligatory. However, with them the tank stern looks more interesting.
Such form of shields and filters are characteristic for the early version of tank "Tiger".
Question such: whether it will be combined in my tank of a stern from "Tiger" and turret from T IV? Whether it is necessary to replace a stern? Or to replace turret?
Would replace the turret for one that isn't so tall. The tank already has a large profile due to the size of the chassis. The extra height from the turret only makes this problem worse. I think something just a little bit shorter would be better.
The taller turret just means you can fit a bigger gun (or guns!?!) - I quite like the look at the moment - anything too much smaller will look out of scale.
I like the size of the turret and wouldn't change it. I also like the look of the vertical exhausts with heat shields. This is an amazing build so far.
Dmitry, your work is brilliant. Your English is much better than most peoples Russian so don't worry! As for things like exhausts and turrets, don't worry if they look too big. Warhammer works on the scale of things being wrong and outrageous! Therefore, try sticking the turret from an old KV2 and see waht that looks like. Good stuff - keep it up.
I like the exhausts the way it is, and the turret should be a little lower. when you add everything that go top of the turret,it will be very tall. And I would like to know to how your making the rivets too?? Your tanks are super!!
Here that turns out. I took turret from model "Tamiya" T IV on the scale of 1/35. The turret I will apply to other tank (a little it I will change and I will try to apply on Maharius).
I have decided to change and the hatch of the mechanic-driver of the tank (It is the trial version).
The tank looks beautiful. I would probably use standard GW hatches to tie it in with GW models - it's those kind of detail areas that offer the best visual cues. You are very very smiled with plasticard and I am eager to see more!
talons 58 wrote:I like the exhausts the way it is, and the turret should be a little lower. when you add everything that go top of the turret,it will be very tall. And I would like to know to how your making the rivets too?? Your tanks are super!!
may i ask that where did you get the pictures of the german tank, scale, cost and is remote control
Very nice. Your version of this is sooooo much better than the original. When you said you were going to copy the bootleg model kit in that picture I was really apprehensive, but I think you've made an improvement. Your rendition makes that pattern really seem viable.
your work is excellent and has inspired me to re-awaken my own tank project.
Pity I have so much waiting to be painted or sculpted before I can start it.
Dimetry100 wrote:Excuse, has involuntarily inserted Russian word...
It means to "correspond"
Well, you learn something new every day.
Your work so far is absolutely stellar Dimetry. Those weld seams are extraordinary. Methinks you are more of an armor modeler than gamer, correct? I can't wait to see some paint on this!
very, very cool tank...but what me truly surprised/ shocked is the amount of precission you have shown in the exhaust cooling holes and the scratchbuilt (?) bolter in the front??? if that were possible i would loe to see a small tutorial, that would be a true blessing! with a skill like that in craftsmanship i would skip all bitz from GW and only rely on your own work and thus you could even make some money of that beast!
hope to see more soon of this wonderful work!
cheers, vik
Automatically Appended Next Post: no i think he means how to get the pics into the gallery...:
there was am article here in the forum that explains it quite good... can´t remember where sadly...
Dimetry100 wrote:You are right are 40 K...
I believe that if I have made calibre corresponding to the real tank, it not соответстсвовало Warhammer.
Whether not too a long gun?
Dmitry.
if the tank was going to be a vanquisher i would say that its just about right. for a normal leman russ it's fine aswell, seeing as this is a new mk, it could be bigger, seeing as the tank is bigger as well. In my opinion the original battle cannon is a bit too short for my liking.
may i say this build is really good! the attention to detail is excellent, i can even see the weld lines!
Many thanks to all for your responses about my work.
It has turned out to place photos by me in gallery. Now all is clear.
Viktor von Domm, There is nothing difficult in these details. Boring bits of different diameters are necessary. For manufacturing of tubes I use plastic tubes of firm "Evergreen". Plastic soft - is easily drilled.
If it is necessary, I can photograph work stages.
If there are questions on modeling and to conversion - will be glad to answer.
i think most comments about your english style refer to its formal nature, a bit like a british lord^^ so nothing to be afraid of^^
as for some workstages to be shown i would love to see how you did the bolter in detail... i am currently finishing my own tank and i tried to keep a tad true to a more WWI kind of british tank and i couldn´t get my hands on enough bolters... so i used lots of mortars to go as count as bolters instead... with your help i could next time make my own and thus keep true to the look^^
Your understanding of the "scale" of Warhammer is excellent. Everything tends to be oversized. While the scale of 40K is 1:48, or O Scale for model railroading, using 1:35 scale products works very well.
Thanks for sharing with us, and keep up the good work. Remember, while there may not be much time, you are putting your available time to very good use!
Myeah, the gun does seem to have a rather large caliber for the rest of the tank, but then again, it is 40k...
You've seen the size of the LR demolisher's cannon compared to the size of the rest of the turret, right? The bore diameter is almost bigger than the size of the gun mantlet. Nevermind that if the round was that large, the crew would only be able to fit ~3 rounds inside the tank, and require mechanical assistance to lift them for loading into the breech. Whether or not there would be enough room between the breech and inside of the turret to maneuver the shell into the cannon is a completely different issue...
But yeah, practicality be damned when it comes to the IG.
As far as the length of the barrel, it does seem a bit long compared to the size of the turret, but considering the size of the Vanquisher cannon in the GW kits and the barrel length for Baneblades it works for the tank.
Colleagues, many thanks for a friend advice and responses about my work.
Now I take on service small vacation. I will sleep and will necessarily continue work on the tank. There are some more projects - Malkador with three turret, Leman-Tiger, Leman-T34 and Leman-Panther. Still I want to start to build Macharius-King Tiger.
Capitansolstice , You think, what somebody will buy it?
well if i had the money i would be interrested... you should talk to guzys like the ones from chapterhouse... they might give you a few clues and maybe even some contracts^^
Nowlan wrote:Nevermind that if the round was that large, the crew would only be able to fit ~3 rounds inside the tank, and require mechanical assistance to lift them for loading into the breech.
Have you ever seen a Demolisher fire more than three rounds in any game of 40K?
Amazing job man, very nice plasticard work. I wouldn't worry about us not understanding your English, the word choice is odd but your getting the point across just fine, and I guarantee it's 1000% better than my Russian.
what interrests me the most is how you achieved this welded look to the armor polates... the texture at these points looks very realistic...if it would be possible i would be very interrested to learn how it was done!
Vik, you can get that welded look either with putty, or in his case, It looks like he just took a dremel grinding wheel to it (since it is part of the yellowish plastic) ...but I might be wrong.
putty and dremel work both sound very likley...will remember that for my next tank i think... i tried my own version with PVA glue... thickly aplied in thin lines...the glue then would dry and leave a texture...heck PVA dired can create so many different textures...
Oh sorry Vik, we Americans tend to use a brand name as generic terms, I wasnt really aware of that until joining Dakka. Dremel is just one brand of variable speed rotary tool.
But now I want to hear how Dimetry made his welds.
no probs mate.... here pretty much all is called a dremel... they are the best and most popular.... and that is an issue everyone has...we use to call every cola coke too^^
many thanks Dimetry100 ! the tutorial is awsome and is very step by step! and right to the point! i like your out of the box thinking for this soulution to this problem! there is a thread here thats about the use of leftover sprues... you should post this tutorial there:
Ah... but the technique of stretching sprues I also used to use when modeling tanks as a wee lad, very good to make realistic antennae and aireals.
Years ago I tried that with GW sprues but they snap far too quick. Their plastic seesm to more brittle than 'regular' modeling plastic.
I haven't tried it recently so i have no idea if it works better with todays GW sprues or not.
the main gun yet again looks very realistic with lots of deatils and that the main barrel is not one long pipe but instead looks very constructed! i like that realism a lot! that see through cover for the treads is something i may have to copy...looks very interresting!!!
The mantlet and coaxial gun look great, as do the etched brass smoke launchers.
Have you put any thought into adding s-mine launchers to the hull? I assume you know what I'm referring to, with your knowledge of WWII tanks.
Are you planning to add sponsons? If not, the side plating where they would go looks plain. Maybe a bit of stand-off armor or plate armor welded on would help. Just a thought.
Simply awesome! Can't wait to see this painted. You've got me believing I could do something similar (unlikely!). Which comes at the same time that I'm considering dropping a squad of veterans in favour of a Leman Russ...
The tank has the 'feel' of a design from the Warhammer 40K game background. In other words, it 'fits in' like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle. There have been many designs for a "King Russ" tank, like the German "King Tiger" tanks, and I think this design slides into that category nicely.
Your work is awesome. I have used a Panzer-IV-turret on a predator because I like its design a lot.
By the way, it is fascinating that you live in Kazan and build tanks, since Kazan was where the german and russian armies together during the 1920s developed the tank tactics which both nations used in WWII (against each other, though), so basically it is the birthplace of modern tank warfare.
Dimitrey, (I don't know how to spell your name, sorry) your English reminds me of a Youtube star named FPSRussia. In fact, your english is better than his for the most part. Just use "I have" instead of "has." Great job, now I'm even more convinced to learn Russian. So far, all I know is that bbepx means up.
On the model, great job! Your plasticard work is superb. Keep up the good work
Friends, many thanks for your responses.
Your positive estimations inspire on work continuation.
Skylifter, Really - the first German tankmen studied in Kazan.
H.Guderian supervised over them. H.Guderian became the founder of the theory of tank war later.
Jamumools , The chassis box is collected from plastic.
killykavekommando, Unfortunately, there is not enough possibility to communicate in English. I will study... My name - Dmitry.
storag, ishkatar, Very pleasant to meet compatriots. I will answer all your questions. Пишите в личку, буду рад ответить на все вопросы.
Dimetry100- Don't worry, your English is great. Your hobby skills are wonderful. What other armies do you play, if any? It would be great to see what else you've made.
1. looks like you designed it using french lane instead of british ones (which GW tanks are designed for )
2. does 'backward rhomboid' a better design than forward?
3. can you compare the size of this tank with regular Leman Russ?
Lone Cat , On a question - "backward rhomboid" (it is better or not) - I simply liked a new kind of the tank.
New Leman a bit more standard Leman Russ. For comparison:
Capitansolstice , On the given tank won't be sponsons. The tank wide enough. If to put sponsons, he will look square.
i'm not sure if your backstory will say that the new Russ has better ergonomics and more user-friendly than the standard ones. i.e. crews are less suffering from the fatigues endured during the operations (of this machine)
For Warhammer - the big tank, means is located more shells, fuel, the reservation, the weapon. People live to fulfill only the duty and to die for the Emperor.
Demitry, have you ever thought about casting up some of your work? If you took the GW parts off the tank and sold kits of it you could make some great money.
I have seen Leman Russ Mk II's all over the internet and want to get my hands on one...
Again, a nicely done model! I also like the use of the Panzer turret as that is close to the Leman Russ Turret style, but did enjoy the KV-1 turret as well.
Superb job, sir. You should look into a game called Flames of War. I have a thread about it here: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/399013.page just check it out. It's only 15mm, but it will offer you an even greater chance to shine.
i especially like the weathered textures on the painted one... those marks where weather or fights have marked it´s toll... and the crews tried to fix that anew with paint... very realistic! did you do there the welding stuff too?
All welded seams and fine details are made independently. The model in a box isn't ideal. It is necessary to add many details and to correct available details that she was similar to the real tank.
Are you planning to add an external fuel tank like you added on the damaged russ? Or did the MKII's design team realize that an exposed container of volatile fuel is a bad thing?
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