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Yes... I got that

Can you show the pieces from the turret, I'd like to see how it goes together to see if I could use my WW2 tanks extra guns on that lovely piece.

 Mathieu Raymond wrote:
Yes... I got that

Can you show the pieces from the turret, I'd like to see how it goes together to see if I could use my WW2 tanks extra guns on that lovely piece.

Some people don't actually comprehend exactly how oversized the Leman Russ' main cannon is. Shells of that diameter are typically found on Naval vessels



Note the top row cannons are about to scale with a LR Battle Cannon.. ie.. massively oversized.

 Mathieu Raymond wrote:
Yes... I got that

Can you show the pieces from the turret, I'd like to see how it goes together to see if I could use my WW2 tanks extra guns on that lovely piece.

Here we go Mathieu. The barrel is a female to fit onto the male gun mantlet.

So how many inches does it go backwards every time it fires? because the Chimera, is a light tank a far as i know
Nice turret though

 Jehan-reznor wrote:
So how many inches does it go backwards every time it fires? because the Chimera, is a light tank a far as i know
Nice turret though

Considering it weighs about 3 times as much as a leman russ due to all the resin, not far!

Excellent cut on the pieces. I like it.

 Mathieu Raymond wrote:
Excellent cut on the pieces. I like it.

Thanks

 Jehan-reznor wrote:
So how many inches does it go backwards every time it fires? because the Chimera, is a light tank a far as i know
Nice turret though

With that size round, the whole tank will roll over backwards, regardless of heavy or light.

For 40k nonsensical scaling, the bore on this thing is probably conservative though.. lol..

As it's based on the Chimera chassis, which due to almost no ground clearance would be completely stuck on anything other than utterly flat and hard concrete / tarmac, and would be about as much use on a hill or muddy field as a Pagani Zonda, I don't think the realism or otherwise of the recoil is really much of an issue Looks great to me.

 Darkjim wrote:
As it's based on the Chimera chassis, which due to almost no ground clearance would be completely stuck on anything other than utterly flat and hard concrete / tarmac, and would be about as much use on a hill or muddy field as a Pagani Zonda, I don't think the realism or otherwise of the recoil is really much of an issue Looks great to me.

Thanks to this comment, I enjoyed my breakfast while watching videos of the Churchill and the Matilda. While there are actually some photos of both traversing really rough terrain, their initial failure definitely proves your point. I still think the size of that battle cannon (diameter not length) is beyond ridiculous but that's personal taste I suppose. I find the battle cannon on the Taurox to be a bit more reasonable but I think most 40k players probably see that as waaaay too small.

Just so people don't get the wrong idea.. I like the design behind this kit, I'm just not keen on that cannon. The mating on the cupola though allows a cannon of my choosing to be mounted pretty easily, so I'll probably just buy a lathed metal barrel for a military kit if I end up getting this.

 jimbolina25 wrote:
Hi Everyone, we are back with another release!

We are pleased to announce our Olifant tank hull kit. A 4 piece kit compromising the hull, fuel barrels and front mount anti tank lazer.

Priced at $22 each, or $40 if you chose the armour bundle which will also get you the olifant turret, side skirts, and trench rails. Why not pop over to our website and have a look!

HERE

*Pictures show hull assembled with GW's chimera tracks as example (Tracks not included)

Fabulous design and concepts meowwwwwwwwwwwwww~ I'm looking forward to see track bogie sets.. one that has side sponsons meow~
Yet. 'Olifant' ... I'm not sure if this name is copyright protected because it usually refers to a gigantic mammal in Tolkenverse meow~ (or does it comes from a family name meow~?)

Pretty sure they're fine!

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olifant_(disambiguation)

Darkjim wrote:As it's based on the Chimera chassis, which due to almost no ground clearance would be completely stuck on anything other than utterly flat and hard concrete / tarmac, and would be about as much use on a hill or muddy field as a Pagani Zonda, I don't think the realism or otherwise of the recoil is really much of an issue Looks great to me.

I did give clearance "some" thought




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Mymearan wrote:
Pretty sure they're fine!

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olifant_(disambiguation)

Beat me too it


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 MLaw wrote:

 Darkjim wrote:
As it's based on the Chimera chassis, which due to almost no ground clearance would be completely stuck on anything other than utterly flat and hard concrete / tarmac, and would be about as much use on a hill or muddy field as a Pagani Zonda, I don't think the realism or otherwise of the recoil is really much of an issue Looks great to me.

Thanks to this comment, I enjoyed my breakfast while watching videos of the Churchill and the Matilda. While there are actually some photos of both traversing really rough terrain, their initial failure definitely proves your point. I still think the size of that battle cannon (diameter not length) is beyond ridiculous but that's personal taste I suppose. I find the battle cannon on the Taurox to be a bit more reasonable but I think most 40k players probably see that as waaaay too small.

Just so people don't get the wrong idea.. I like the design behind this kit, I'm just not keen on that cannon. The mating on the cupola though allows a cannon of my choosing to be mounted pretty easily, so I'll probably just buy a lathed metal barrel for a military kit if I end up getting this.

Open to suggestions MLaw, what ideas do you have?

I'd be curious to see pics of it with other GW turrets, specifically the Predator turret.

A mantlet option maybe.. something to allow for the barrel to be changed out. I mean.. that photo comparision you showed for ground clearance should show you what I'm talking about. The battlecannon from the Taurox is a slightly different weapon but it's diameter is more believable IMO. Maybe have something like that but put a muzzle break to give it a little more size so people who want ginormous cannons don't get size envy.

Maybe not something as extreme as this though

 MLaw wrote:
A mantlet option maybe.. something to allow for the barrel to be changed out. I mean.. that photo comparision you showed for ground clearance should show you what I'm talking about. The battlecannon from the Taurox is a slightly different weapon but it's diameter is more believable IMO. Maybe have something like that but put a muzzle break to give it a little more size so people who want ginormous cannons don't get size envy.

Maybe not something as extreme as this though

Wow. Talk about overcompensation.

 MLaw wrote:
A mantlet option maybe.. something to allow for the barrel to be changed out. I mean.. that photo comparision you showed for ground clearance should show you what I'm talking about. The battlecannon from the Taurox is a slightly different weapon but it's diameter is more believable IMO. Maybe have something like that but put a muzzle break to give it a little more size so people who want ginormous cannons don't get size envy.

Maybe not something as extreme as this though

So in essence a step away from gw type scale for the barrel etc to a more realistic type scale.

Give me a week or so to come up with something.

What about tank track bogie with sponson hardpoints for the Oliphant? it will fits the Leman Russ rules perfectly meow~

 jimbolina25 wrote:

 MLaw wrote:
A mantlet option maybe.. something to allow for the barrel to be changed out. I mean.. that photo comparision you showed for ground clearance should show you what I'm talking about. The battlecannon from the Taurox is a slightly different weapon but it's diameter is more believable IMO. Maybe have something like that but put a muzzle break to give it a little more size so people who want ginormous cannons don't get size envy.

Maybe not something as extreme as this though

Spoiler:

So in essence a step away from gw type scale for the barrel etc to a more realistic type scale.

Give me a week or so to come up with something.

Maybe a compromise..

Hey, back again with another new release in the space of 7 days!!!
This time it is for all the 15mm players out there in the shape of Shipping containers (exciting right? ) comes as a set of 4 for $8 and available HERE

Hey everyone, it is time for another of our RANDOM SCRAP BAG CLEAROUTS!!!! Each half pound bag will contain bits from our entire range (and even some unreleased stuff too!)

Price is $12 a bag and available here Models and Minis

Hm... tempting.

How fast is the shipping from you guys? I just bought something the other day but, if the shipping is decent then I may make a second order soon.

 Stormwall wrote:
Hm... tempting.

How fast is the shipping from you guys? I just bought something the other day but, if the shipping is decent then I may make a second order soon.

The scrap bags ship straight away as they are already bagged up.

NEW PRODUCT TIME!! We are back again guys with 15mm (1/100 scale)railways, prices start at £3 per section. We will be expanding this range so keep checking back on a regular basis!

They are available here models and minis

This thing might be trench railroad system in 28mm scale games like 40kay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ufhd3Pq-MY

 Lone Cat wrote:
This thing might be trench railroad system in 28mm scale games like 40kay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ufhd3Pq-MY

Use as a narrow gauge was thought of. Maybe in the future

Hey guys, we are back with a little something for whovians or those who like strange blue spinning boxes that are bigger on the inside.
Priced at $8 each and available here models and minis

Hi Guys, got a few new items up on the website (Decided to put easter to good use )

A command vehicle upgrade for the/razorback priced at $7.00
A Chimera rear hatch conversion allowing the use of trench rails priced at $5.00
2 New scenic resin craters priced at $7.00 apiece
2 Different sized Skull bases 40mm and 60mm priced at $4.50 and $7.20

All available here Models and Minis

here be the pics









Thanks all for looking

Nice stuff esp the chimera bits.

 bubber wrote:
Nice stuff esp the chimera bits.

Thanks, we are working on a full ifv conversion, and our own tracks etc too