This release had been delayed for a little while as we did some extra work on it, but it's here now! This is a massive piece of kit, nearly 300g worth of metal, and it looks excellent.
Coming in 5 pieces, you've got the train wagon itself, then two bogies, the gun barrel and a small winch for loading the ammo. Sizewise, the train wagon is 127mm long, with a 105mm long barrel. The bogey wheels are around 8mm apart which should be just about right for N-scale track. It doesn't come with any crew, but the BP55 code (Heavy Artillery crews) would suit fine and can be bought separately. We may look at adding some specific crewmen at some point in the future (without bases so they can stand on the train itself), but that'll depend on demand for them.
There was originally going to be a handrail to go down each side of the wagon, but the small diameter on the master sculpt was so fine that it wasn't viable to cast. It would be a fairly simple custom job though, a few small drill holes for some wire pins to go in, and then some wire linked across them would look just the part.
WWI
British - http://www.pendraken.co.uk/World-War-I-c17/British-sc104/
BP56 14" Railway gun £10.00
(http://www.pendraken.co.uk/ProductImages/BP56.jpg)
And here's a pic of it in one of Carlos Briz's fantastic dioramas:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12191676_10153566539130412_127441940552369691_n.jpg?oh=f90297e5a181d70624e860dd4b85dd44&oe=56C6E3C4)
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Wow! Just ... wow!
I think ..
Wow!
Well ... wow ... it's just so bigggggg!
And does it go up like it is in the picture?
Wow!
I thought you might like it!
Quote from: fsn on 31 October 2015, 03:26:16 PM
And does it go up like it is in the picture?
The gun barrel is on a pivot so you can adjust it to whatever height you like. With some work, you could probably move it during a game as well, but you'd need to find a way of securing it as the barrel is very heavy and prefers to sit flat. I had to prop it up with a small screw for the photos.
Oh well. I don't want one now. :P
I'm thinking 1940 Commando raid. 1941 breakout from a besieged Russian city ...
Yes I know it's meant to be WWI!
Oh dear, definitely want one of these. Need to get all the track based up first though. I'm assuming it will sit on N gauge track okay?
- Neil.
This is a magnificent model.
A couple of questions
1 Are the bogies supplied by your small children, from what I remember when mine were small was a proliferation of bogies. :D
2 Are thier plans to do the rest of the train? Please ! Please! the WW2 Poles NEED an arnoured train
Quote from: fsn on 31 October 2015, 03:26:16 PM
Well ... wow ... it's just so bigggggg!
Nobby are you commenting on the model of the railway gun, or writing the
lies lines that you want Miss Whiplash to say to you at your next session? :d
Well. :-[ My reaction to the model mostly.
Now I'm scrolling through N gauge locomotives on ebay....
HELP!
- Neil.
Quote from: NeilCFord on 31 October 2015, 06:53:57 PM
Now I'm scrolling through N gauge locomotives on ebay....
HELP!
- Neil.
As I am a helpful chap i would like to point out I have looked into this and you can get ALL the armoured wagons and trains you require in resin for both WW2 Russian and german. AA Wagons, 105 Gun wagons , Wagons with Pz4 or T34 Turrets, Armoured command car. Armoured Loca and tender - EVERYTHING
BUT
It will cost you about £120 to get a full train
Nah, I just need a loco, possibly one carriage and a brake van. All to make a small AVBCW objective.
- Neil.
Quote from: NeilCFord on 31 October 2015, 06:53:57 PM
Now I'm scrolling through N gauge locomotives on ebay....
HELP!
- Neil.
No worries Neil -as my old RSM used to say - "Watch my tracer"
1. Forget n gauge real and "dummy locos" the price is way too rich. Save your cash for your 10mm army.
2. Enter Del Prado "locos of the world" on your search engine.
3. Pick up a decent and accurate 1.150 scale 2-8-0 Andes class loco for £7.99- free P&P - [current ebay listing]. There are others below this price still on auction
Del Prado published a magazine at £4.99 which featured a model in a blister pack - they did model soldiers, ships, aircraft AND with very decent run of locos - they can't be used on a live track as not insulated.
But they look really neat on the table
Second tip - a couple of lengths of fixable and a junction to a siding section - secure lightly to a board - see blu tack option - and let the dice roll.
Hope this is useful.
Hello Leon
Quote from: Leon on 31 October 2015, 03:20:22 PM
There was originally going to be a handrail to go down each side of the wagon, but the small diameter on the master sculpt was so fine that it wasn't viable to cast. It would be a fairly simple custom job though, a few small drill holes for some wire pins to go in, and then some wire linked across them would look just the part.
It looks very nice. You can get railings from Model Ship outfitters,
(http://www.alwayshobbies.com/UserData/root/Images/Products/5602-05.JPG%7Bw=600,h=600%7D.th)
http://www.alwayshobbies.com/model-boats/model-boat-fittings/handrails,-bollards-$4-stanchions/aeronaut-twin-railings-pre$9made-railing-2-rail-250mm-x-5mm-singles (http://www.alwayshobbies.com/model-boats/model-boat-fittings/handrails,-bollards-$4-stanchions/aeronaut-twin-railings-pre$9made-railing-2-rail-250mm-x-5mm-singles)
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Quote from: NeilCFord on 31 October 2015, 04:09:53 PM
Oh dear, definitely want one of these. Need to get all the track based up first though. I'm assuming it will sit on N gauge track okay?
Yep, the bogey wheels are 8mm apart which should be fine for N scale track.
Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 31 October 2015, 06:31:25 PM
2 Are there plans to do the rest of the trains? Please ! Please! the WW2 Poles NEED an arnoured train
It's certainly a possibility, this one is a bit of a test really to see what the sales are like. There are a variety of odd things where the potential sales don't warrant the sculpting costs, so planes, trains and
autom.. helicopters would be some examples. If we get good sales on this one, then we'll definitely be looking to add some more for other ranges.
Quote from: Sunray on 31 October 2015, 07:34:04 PM
3. Pick up a decent and accurate 1.150 scale 2-8-0 Andes class loco for £7.99- free P&P - [current ebay listing]. There are others below this price still on auction
Some good tips there!
Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 31 October 2015, 10:18:47 PM
It looks very nice. You can get railings from Model Ship outfitters...
Excellent, those would be perfect, thanks for the tip!
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Cant see a use for it, but very nice.
IanS
I can highly recommend the Del Prado locomotives. I've bought a couple and they are very nice and can be bought quite cheaply off ebay.
As for making the gun move from flat to firing, how about a couple fo small rare earth magnets to hold it in its firing position. Quite easy to drill and glue in place I would have thought?
Great as an objective for German raiding parties in a small scenario... :-\
You're not planning on doing any French railway guns do you? Cause then I would have to buy one!
Cheers,
Rob
This does look very cool - I'm sure I will have to get one. Even though it might be a bit big for GWSH games. But its a rail gun, and I already have a small German WWII one.
The Del Prado locomotives are great for gaming, I already have a couple - but might need a bigger one, and some flat wagons to go with this...
Yes it will fit N-Gauge I bought a bag full of wheels of e-bay so they would fit the track
I love the Diorama it looks awesome
Quote from: mart678 on 01 November 2015, 12:04:48 PM
Yes it will fit N-Gauge I bought a bag full of wheels of e-bay so they would fit the track
I love the Diorama it looks awesome
Hi Martin
I need a Polish armoured train
Dave :D
Suitable lDel Prado loco secured off eBay for just over a fiver, most of which was postage. Will decide when it arrives whether to leave it untouched or to modify it.
- Neil.
FYI I plan to up armour one of mine, mainly by the addition of some side panels etc.
Oh dear... oh... dear...
Resolve broken, order to follow...
Well, I've been looking for cheap N gauge rail & trains anyway...
Already have given in and have some N gauge an Armoured train is possible you can make it with moulded wheels or a separate bogie which you can put n gauge wheels in so it would run
Secured some GWR wagons last night too, and some N gauge corregated sheet to armour up the train. Next up, some replacement GWR decals.
- Neil.
ANyone have a good source of N gauge rail lines? Especially junctions/switches. Looks like those will cost more than the trains! I wanted to create a small rail yard, but the switches are way more expensive than I like for scenery...
Now to find cheap rolling stock to park on the lines...
Quote from: NeilCFord on 02 November 2015, 04:55:48 PM
Secured some GWR wagons last night too, and some N gauge corregated sheet to armour up the train. Next up, some replacement GWR decals.
- Neil.
You are 'on track' - can I recommend the Pendraken Boer war rolling stock - some useful wagons and bits and bobs.
You might find friendly model railwayers who have dead track that can't be cleaned up enough to roll - they're often willing to part with it for next to nowt ;)
I ordered some wagon chassis last night from Hattons. They will form the basis for my armoured train. The plan is to have the train and tender, assault wagon, artillery wagon and two flat beds that can have some tanks on for mobile deployment. Ahead of this will run my little draisine. Happy days :)
Quote from: Wulf on 03 November 2015, 01:44:59 PM
ANyone have a good source of N gauge rail lines? Especially junctions/switches. Looks like those will cost more than the trains! I wanted to create a small rail yard, but the switches are way more expensive than I like for scenery...
Now to find cheap rolling stock to park on the lines...
Search 'n guage track'. Plenty of choice on eBay.
Quote from: ianrs54 on 01 November 2015, 08:07:30 AM
Cant see a use for it, but very nice.
IanS
Neither can I to be honest, but I agree it's very nice. Perhaps a 'Guns of Navarone' type skirmish game.
Quote from: John Cook on 03 November 2015, 11:42:48 PM
Search 'n guage track'. Plenty of choice on eBay.
Yes, I found the second hand market is far more affordable. Strange how they lose so much value.