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Title: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Terry37 on 27 March 2018, 06:07:16 PM
This seems to be the best category to post this so here it is. We need a really nice model of the Da Vinci, but also one that will fit on a 40 x 40 MM base without hanging over the edge. I know there is one ins "15 MM scale" but it is not really usable because it is over 50 MM wide.

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh235/terry37photos/Painting/Da%20Vinci%20Tank%202_zpsxzh9fctr.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/terry37photos/media/Painting/Da%20Vinci%20Tank%202_zpsxzh9fctr.jpg.html)

I would also look at making it as light weight as possible, so maybe hollow out the inside form underneath.

Terry
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 27 March 2018, 06:35:43 PM
DanJ scratchbuilt one in the 90s, he might stilll have the blueprint!
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: GrumpyOldMan on 27 March 2018, 11:04:19 PM
Hello Terry37

Paper model available here - scale smaller and substitute Pendraken wheels - https://orig00.deviantart.net/6627/f/2011/150/7/d/da_vinci__s_tank_papercraft_by_rocketmantan-d3hmot2.pdf (https://orig00.deviantart.net/6627/f/2011/150/7/d/da_vinci__s_tank_papercraft_by_rocketmantan-d3hmot2.pdf)

(https://img00.deviantart.net/60ad/i/2011/150/0/2/da_vinci__s_tank_papercraft_by_rocketmantan-d3hmot2.jpg)

Cheers

GrumpyOldMan
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 28 March 2018, 12:09:17 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Terry37 on 28 March 2018, 03:11:24 AM
Gentlemen, EXCELLENT!!! Yes, I think I can use that as an add on to an attempt I was working on. This might just make it that much better!!! Thank you VERY MUCH! Of course if Leon still wanted to make one I sure wouldn't object!

Terry
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Steve J on 28 March 2018, 06:47:36 AM
That's pretty cool and a great way to quickly get your hands on that lovely tank.
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Womble67 on 28 March 2018, 11:05:03 PM
Thanks for the PDF file it's very good

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Bernie on 29 March 2018, 08:48:52 PM
I think Shapeways/ 3-D Printers do one of these
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Ithoriel on 29 March 2018, 10:40:26 PM
Quote from: Bernie on 29 March 2018, 08:48:52 PM
I think Shapeways/ 3-D Printers do one of these

https://www.shapeways.com/product/7PNGDMQNF/10mm-da-vinci-steam-tank

(https://images1.sw-cdn.net/product/picture/710x528_18407971_10826286_1491872172.jpg)
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Terry37 on 29 March 2018, 11:08:35 PM
Ithoriel, Just what i was looking for!!! Thank you so much - just placed my order for one. Excellent, just excellent!

Terry
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Womble67 on 30 March 2018, 12:44:43 AM
Quote from: Ithoriel on 29 March 2018, 10:40:26 PM
https://www.shapeways.com/product/7PNGDMQNF/10mm-da-vinci-steam-tank

(https://images1.sw-cdn.net/product/picture/710x528_18407971_10826286_1491872172.jpg)

Nice find

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Terry37 on 05 April 2018, 09:26:14 PM
I received this model today and it is just perfect fro HOTT. It will be played as a Behemoth and fits excellently on the allotted 40 x 40 MM base. Thanks again Ithoriel, for the lead!

Terry
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Leman on 06 April 2018, 05:49:07 PM
Got a kit of one for my 28mm Italian Wars stuff, plus a flying machine. Did actually see one in the Da Vinci fantasy series on TV. However, Leonardo was somewhat miffed as it was being used by the Turks to project Greek fire as they roamed around Naples (well, I did say it was fantasy).
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Techno on 06 April 2018, 05:57:57 PM
Did Leon(ardo)...ever get any copyright/royalties/whatever......I think not !!  ;)

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Terry37 on 06 April 2018, 08:00:23 PM
Mine is going to be a Behemoth in my Italian Wars Italian army, so I needed one to fit on a 40 x 40 MM base without hanging over the edge. The reason for that is is something sticks out over the edge it is difficult to make contact with an enemy so I always looking for figures that will fit the allotted base size without extending beyond the edge. True it does require me to pass on some nicely animated figures, but just works better in the game. I will probably remove some of the cannon barrels so the front can more easily be identified - another important factor ni the HOTT rules.


I will be using a modified 6 MM model of a Taube (one of my all time favorite aircraft) with a crossbowman slung underneath as a DaVinci Flyer.

Terry
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Steve J on 06 April 2018, 09:24:46 PM
Great idea re: converting the Taube 8). Can't wait to see the results.
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: paulr on 06 April 2018, 10:31:59 PM
Quote from: Terry37 on 06 April 2018, 08:00:23 PM
Mine is going to be a Behemoth in my Italian Wars Italian army... I will probably remove some of the cannon barrels so the front can more easily be identified - another important factor ni the HOTT rules.

Perhaps use a flag to indicate the front rather than remove cannon :-\
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Ithoriel on 07 April 2018, 01:59:23 AM
Paint it red and put one of these on the housing to indicate the front :)

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS2w5l8Y9hixjA2sq7qKrHUbpZGnKGW--yX0rvVFM-Zwvu1gEhscg)
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: FierceKitty on 07 April 2018, 02:01:14 AM
Or a Mona Lisa.
Title: Re: Da Vinci Tank!!!
Post by: Terry37 on 07 April 2018, 02:45:05 AM
Really love all of the suggestions, but will probably still remove some of the guns just because they stick out beyond the edge of the base and I want to be able to line it up properly with other elements. I haven't decided on a scheme yet, but being sort of a fantasy-historical army I want something very colorful. Thinking of a red, green ad white scheme to mimic the Italian flag.

I should have mentioned that the Taube flyer is actually part of my Imperial army as opposed to the  Italian one. Going that route because the Taube was an Austrian aeroplane so it only seems right. I will be sure and post pictures.

Terry