Hi Everybody
I was just wondering if anybody knew of any 10mm French Char FCM 2c
(http://www.tanks.net/images/stories/char2c_heavy_tank.jpg)
being available. I was just hankering after a large, early war tank :D.
Failing that how about the A1E1 Independent
(http://ww2drawings.jexiste.fr/Images/1-Vehicles(bis)/UK/05-HeavyTanks/A1E1-IndependentTank/p1.jpg)
or the Vickers Mk11 Medium
(http://www.tanks.net/images/stories/mark-ii-medium-tank.jpg)
I know the last isn't a large tank but it's useful for VBCW stuff. I saw that somebody had it in resin but required a cheque written with a quill for payment - ie no credit card or paypal which makes it hard if you're buying from the Antipodes.
Thanks for any help
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Plans are afoot for the Vickers Mk II and III, but no timescales.
Hello Leon
Quote from: Leon on 22 March 2011, 02:20:45 AM
Plans are afoot for the Vickers Mk II and III, but no timescales.
Excellent, looking forward to them,especially to the MkII. In the meantime I'll plug on slowly with making a card model for the FCM 2c :((http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/GrumpyOldMan_au/VBCW/char2c.jpg)
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 22 March 2011, 02:40:25 AM
Excellent, looking forward to them,especially to the MkII. In the meantime I'll plug on slowly with making a card model for the FCM 2c
Looks good, keep us informed on your progress!
Quote from: Leon on 22 March 2011, 02:20:45 AM
Plans are afoot for the Vickers Mk II and III, but no timescales.
Cool 8)
Cheers,
Kev
Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 22 March 2011, 02:40:25 AM
I'll plug on slowly with making a card model for the FCM 2c :((http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy103/GrumpyOldMan_au/VBCW/char2c.jpg)
Interesting approach, looks good so far though, and I'm keen to see it assembled.
Cheers,
Kev
Hi
I've put up a very early card model without any instructions at http://www.filesonic.com/file/323904524/New_reworked_char_2c.png (http://www.filesonic.com/file/323904524/New_reworked_char_2c.png). It's about a 2M .png file and I've put it up to see if anybody thinks it's worthwhile going ahead with. I've taken out the gun barrels and machine guns because these can be done with wire and I'm thinking of doing the same with the exhausts, the completed tank should be around 69-70mm long for 1/144-1/150 scale so you should probably print with about a 15mm margin around the png.
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Thanks for making it available :D I've downloaded it, and when I'm feeling patient (brave) I'll give it a go ;)
Cheers,
Kev
One has to ask - why want one. There 10(ma be less) and they saw no action at all.
IanS
Quote from: ianrs54 on 24 March 2011, 10:11:32 AM
One has to ask - why want one. There 10(ma be less) and they saw no action at all.
IanS
Original post mentions VBCW so guess it's for that.
Been thinking about that - seems the assumption is it would happen in 1938, due to the abdication. Think otherwise, 1914, over home rule in Ireland, 1923, from Glasgow (we all know Scots are REvolting ;D ;D), or 1926 from the general strike.
IanS
Hi ianrs54
Quote from: ianrs54 on 24 March 2011, 10:11:32 AM
One has to ask - why want one. There 10(ma be less) and they saw no action at all.
IanS
Because I need something to fight the t-28s, t-35s and now the expected Vickers Medium IIIs ;D. No, they were a major propaganda point for the pre-war/early war French and the amount of photographs and films of FCM 2c from that era testify to that mindset. They would make a terrific ongoing campaign objective as well as fighting (if allowed). As to number, well it is a fictitious war and looking back at some of the 'historical' armies I've seen over the decades I think a few large French tanks are acceptable ;D ;D ;D ;D
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Hi
Just came across this card model of a Vickers medium II at http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/downloads.php?do=cat&id=8&sort=date&page=2 (http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/downloads.php?do=cat&id=8&sort=date&page=2)
(http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/downloads/mkii%20-%20mod.a%20-%20photo1_BS7.jpg)
They are available in 1/72 so it's just a matter of scaling it down by around 1/2, this is to fill in the time while we're waiting for the Pendraken tank to emerge :). I think you have to join the forum to be able to download.
Also there are some other interesting interwar tanks and armoured cars available as well.
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 25 March 2011, 04:07:22 AM
Just came across this card model of a Vickers medium II at http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/downloads.php?do=cat&id=8&sort=date&page=2 (http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/downloads.php?do=cat&id=8&sort=date&page=2)
(http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/downloads/mkii%20-%20mod.a%20-%20photo1_BS7.jpg)
They are available in 1/72 so it's just a matter of scaling it down by around 1/2, this is to fill in the time while we're waiting for the Pendraken tank to emerge :). I think you have to join the forum to be able to download.
Also there are some other interesting interwar tanks and armoured cars available as well.
I've just noticed they've got plans for a Ratte, methinks I'll be joining that later on...!
Looks good - but far too fiddly to do in 1/144 (frankly looks well fiddly at 1/72)
One with simpler suspension would be good for gaming.
Char 2C is currently being designed!
Excellent news :-bd
Cheers,
Kev
(http://www.generals.dk/content/portraits/Magnien_Rene-Alphonse-Joseph.jpg)(http://www.generals.dk/content/portraits/Magrin-Vernerey_dit_Monclar_Charles-Raou.jpg)(http://www.generals.dk/content/portraits/Mast_Charles-Emmanuel.jpg)
We applaud your contribution to the French Intervention force :D.
Looking forward to the Char FCM 2c!!!
Cheers GrumpyOldMan
Quote from: Leon on 11 July 2011, 12:53:04 AM
Char 2C is currently being designed!
Oh Brugge!
How am I going to stop that comming at me! :o
Quote from: Hurrah on 15 July 2011, 04:48:55 PM
Oh Brugge!
How am I going to stop that comming at me! :o
How about a large minefield? Or even a large hole in the ground covered with branches? :D
Bomb the train - being boring and historical
ianS
The Char is heading to Pendraken HQ this week, along with the R35! I'll get some pics of them as soon as they arrive. 8)
8)
Cheers,
Kev
Seen the picture. The Char 2C is certainly an impressive beastie. :o
For anyone who's missed it: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=3271.0 (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=3271.0)