"Manfred" Forge World Vanquisher tank

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**AAN**

A Forge World Mars Alpha Pattern Leman Russ Vanquisher with Coaxial Heavy Stubber, filter, trench rail modification and a Death Korps of Krieg Tank commander with Heavy Stubber. I only did not use the trench rails on the kit, they were too much WW I for my taste.

Otherwise it was a nice change from all the WW II tanks I painted the last years, I could also put all my tank painting skills to good use, pigments, washes, weathering etc. Please note also the red brown colour of the barrel, I common look in late war WW II on German tanks when barrels had to be replaced in the field and there was not enough time to properly paint them.

I chose a early war German tank colour scheme, IMO very fitting for the Death Korps of Krieg with their German name and look. The transfers are from DUST and WW II models. The heavy weathering and rust was chosen since the Siege of Vrak book is always stressing the point how sulphurous and corrosive the atmosphere is.

The funny story behind the tank is that I received it free from FW, I ordered some small parts in December, received them all and in addition the Vanquisher was also included! Still not sure if it was a Christmas gift to a loyal customer

or by accident!

http://www.adpublishing.de/html/imperial_guard.html

**More Dakka**

Excellent paint job. I really like modeling and weathering.

Nice scheme too.

I also like the name, it's like some terrible beast, half man; half Fred.

**AAN**

Thanks!
LOL, Manfred is a VERY common German given name...

**InyokaMadoda**

This is just superb work. Very realistic looking tank. Well done sir!

**General_Chaos**

Very nice, love the weathering effects

**Cosmic**

Very, very well done! I like the ferrous, rusted-iron-red colour.

**AAN**

Thanks guys!

**BrookM**

Using some spare Dust decals I see!

**tarnish**

That is amazing, love the colors and the overall feel. Looks like its been driving through toxic rain for 5 years

**oadie**

Gorgeous. Not only is the scheme/weathering brilliantly executed, it really suits the feel of the sculpt, itself.

**Astroman**

That is some really great work. Pretty sure you were the lucky recipient of FW $%^&-up. Cheers!

**Cave_Dweller**

Awesome work and free, well you lucky bastard!

**alarmingrick**

Great looking tank!
Hope Malfred doesn't get his feelings hurt.
1 simple letter change and it could have been named after him....

**Samus_aran115**

Manfred is also a moderator on dakka

Or is it malfred? Ah well.

Very nice.

**alarmingrick**

Samus_aran115 wrote:Manfred is also a moderator on dakka Or is it malfred? Ah well.

Very nice.

I'd say based on the post before yours, it's Malfred....

**Samus_aran115**

Sorry! Again, very nice tank

**CT GAMER**

Love it. The weathering and color tones are excellent.

I'd love to see a whole army done like this...

**AAN**

CT GAMER wrote:I'd love to see a whole army done like this...

hnaks for all the encouraging comments guys.
To be honest I alreayd ordered (and paid)

for an Infantry squad and Platoon Command.
After painting these we'll see. I am tempted for sure!

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BrookM wrote:Using some spare Dust decals I see!

YES! As said in text...
I am planning to use DUST walkers alongside as Sentinel Stand ins!