This one has just landed at Pendraken HQ! There might have only been 3 built, but I'm sure that won't stop any of the VBCW fans! :D This really is an excellent model, the detail on it is fantastic.
The Mk II should be making an appearance any day now as well.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/5909147111_440e8caf30.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pendraken/5909147111/)
A very cool looking tank :D
Oh that is so nice! Compliments to the sculptor. If the MKII is as good, then I'm in trouble ;).
Hell :o That's seriously impressive sculpt and will definitely be on my VBCW list!
Cheers,
Kev
excellent work 8)
Amazing sculpt =D>
Stunning! Historical reality? Take yourself a seat in the back while I get some of these, paint 'em up, and change the course of history ;) ;D
Hi All
Really great work on the masters. Maybe this forum is a bad idea, as soon as I decide what I'll order along comes something else :D. Definitely be buying some of these, now all you need to do are an NBFZ, Vickers Independent, Char FCM2c and an affordable T35 and then you can put your feet up ;D ;D ;D ;D.
Seriously really looking forward to their release, along with the Vickers MkII.
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 06 July 2011, 10:18:06 PM
NBFZ
Not sure on that one. Limited number made, did see action, would it also fit into the VBCW?
Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 06 July 2011, 10:18:06 PM
Char FCM2c
This beastie could actually become a reality, it's been mentioned to a designer.
Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 06 July 2011, 10:18:06 PM
T35
No idea on this, doubt it unless a load of interest appears.
Well this one wasn't far behind the Mk III, and it's another exceptional model! Produced in much greater numbers than the III, this was phased out in 1939 as it was replaced by the A9, although one was used as a pillbox during the Italian invasion of Egypt in 1940!
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/5912603369_8a8d32dbc0.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pendraken/5912603369/)
And a comparison of the two together (helpfully with the III on the left, II on the right...!):
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6050/5913172988_fd12bb24eb.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pendraken/5913172988/)
Must buy, must buy, must buy :'(
Very cool. Was the Mk II used in the SCW by chance? 8)
Very, very nice =D>
Sweet! :-bd
Definitely looking forward to getting some of these!!
Cheers,
Kev
Due to the small number produced and sheer size of the NBFZ and T35 I doubt they'd really fit in with VBCW ...... not that it would stop me :d
Not models I'd get more than 1 or 2 of though, so if others felt the same way, probably not a viable prospect sadly :'(
Cheers,
Kev
Again, sooooooooooo very nice 8). Definately want these, now!!!
Hi All
Again a very nice job by the sculptor (or are these 3d printed?). Will definitely have some MkII's running around. The sad thing is that now I'm planning what I have to do to the MkII to make it into a Birch Gun ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/BirchGun.jpg)
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Brilliant sculpts.
Some of the best yet.
Damn it...AVBCW in 10mm is getting harder to resist...
Another beautiful sculpt - there's just something about the crispness of the lines on these tanks =D>
Hi
Quote from: Squirrel on 07 July 2011, 08:05:16 PM
Due to the small number produced and sheer size of the NBFZ and T35 I doubt they'd really fit in with VBCW ...... not that it would stop me :d
Not models I'd get more than 1 or 2 of though, so if others felt the same way, probably not a viable prospect sadly :'(
Have to agree, looked at in a economic sense, the NBFZ, Independent and T35 wouldn't be great sellers, more of a Pulp or VBCW propaganda piece rather than actual kit :(. Still by the apparent quality of the new masters maybe you can aim at collectors as well. The T35 is available from diecast people and maybe the NBFZ and Independent can be set up as 3d printings for short runs, I keep on prodding the 3d printing process and it seems to be improving all the time. Still I can dream can't I !!!!!!!!!!!!
Good news that the Char FCM 2c still has a pulse, My French Interventionists need some propaganda ;D ;D
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Very nice 8)
I can see the Kingston TA needing a few of these to keep the BUF in check!
My French backed forces wouldn't say no either ;)
Some damn fine vehicles for interwar period just flooding in!
Thanks guys, but it has made a bit of an arms race! :o
Quote from: Blaker on 07 July 2011, 07:51:36 PM
Very cool. Was the Mk II used in the SCW by chance? 8)
Not that I know of, unless someone else has better info? There is a kind of urban myth that one of the Vickers 6 tonners was sent to Spain via Bolivia, but there seem to be counter arguments on that.
Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 07 July 2011, 10:58:37 PM
...are these 3d printed?
Nope, all done by hand with plasticard! :D The chap who's done these is Tony Ashcroft, who mainly works in 28mm for JTFM.
EDIT: It's JTFM he does work for.
Quote from: Leon on 08 July 2011, 12:34:00 AM
Nope, all done by hand with plasticard! :D The chap who's done these is Tony Ashcroft
That explains the sharpness ....... awsome work though! I do hope Tony is willing to do more stuff for you :D
Cheers,
Kev
Quote from: republic of tolworth on 08 July 2011, 12:32:21 AM
Thanks guys, but it has made a bit of an arms race! :o
Hasn't it just ;D
Cheers,
Kev
But we NEED PROPER TANKS - CENTRURION, CHEIFTAIN.......
Thought I'd start whning as much as someone looking for stupid headgear.
IanS
Very nice.
All we need to have now is to have the
- Carden Lloyd MG Carrier http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carden_Loyd_tankette
(could do double duty as RussianT-27, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-27 )
- Early Mark Vickers light with a 1 man turret.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_Tanks_of_the_UK
Then you will have the entier British Armour park for the 1930's (VBCW/Sealion) covered as well as Vickers main export verhicles used elsewhere in those littel wars elsewhere.
Quote from: Blaker on 07 July 2011, 07:51:36 PM
Very cool. Was the Mk II used in the SCW by chance? 8)
'fraid not.
The Mk III only a few (3?) built as well as 3 16 tonners (very simmilar)
Only the British and British Empire forces used the Mk IIs. India certainly recived some (single figures). One or two may have reached Canada and Australia for trianing purposes.
Quote from: Leon on 08 July 2011, 12:34:00 AM
Nope, all done by hand with plasticard! :D The chap who's done these is Tony Ashcroft, who mainly works in 28mm for Battlefront I think? (I may be wrong on the company).
Think it's actually JTFM
We'll definitely be looking at some more stuff, but with these inter/early items, it's not as easy to recoup the costs. These two Vickers will have to sell in the 100's to generate any profit! :o
Quote from: NTM on 08 July 2011, 02:22:14 PM
Think it's actually JTFM
Yep, I've just amended that!
Quote from: ianrs54 on 08 July 2011, 07:22:08 AM
MORE POSTWAR STUFF _ NOW!!!!!! :D
IanS
Tell you what, I'll put the 'Tarleton Brigade', the 'Aztec Army', and you in a room, and whoever's left standing gets their request granted. How's that?! :D
On a serious note, we're sending some M113's off for conversion work, and there has been mention of the Centurion.
OMG!!! He did these 10mm tanks with plasticard :o They are soo very cool indeed.
Quote from: Leon on 08 July 2011, 02:34:51 PM
Tell you what, I'll put the 'Tarleton Brigade', the 'Aztec Army', and you in a room, and whoever's left standing gets their request granted. How's that?! :D
Only 1 winner with that statement :)
:d
The Centurion would be very useful as it was 'used' at the end of WWII in Germany, plus essential kit for Korea.
Hi Blaker
Quote from: Blaker on 07 July 2011, 07:51:36 PM
Very cool. Was the Mk II used in the SCW by chance? 8)
No not the SCW but the chassis did form the basis for the Vickers Medium Mk C
(http://arcaneafvs.com/vmedium/medc.jpg)
which was an export model for Japan, which formed the basis for the Japanese Type 89 I-Go
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Type_89_Yi-Go_at_Tsuchira.jpg/300px-Type_89_Yi-Go_at_Tsuchira.jpg)
which fought in China, Manchuria and early war actions against the USSR. It lasted right through the war but later as just static defence positions.
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Man that chassis travelled a bit 8)
Thanks GOM.
Quote from: Steve J on 08 July 2011, 03:08:54 PM
The Centurion would be very useful as it was 'used' at the end of WWII in Germany, plus essential kit for Korea.
6 arrived - none saw action
NBFZ - used as Pnz VI in Norway - 3-6 built.
ianS
Type 89 fromed first Chinese Comunist tank force.....in 1949.
IanS
Quote from: Hurrah on 08 July 2011, 12:59:45 PM
'fraid not.
The Mk III only a few (3?) built as well as 3 16 tonners (very simmilar)
Only the British and British Empire forces used the Mk IIs. India certainly recived some (single figures). One or two may have reached Canada and Australia for trianing purposes.
Talking of tanks sent overseas for training purposes reminded me of the old Centurion 169041 http://www.australian-armour.com/ARMOUR-Sep-2007.pdf (http://www.australian-armour.com/ARMOUR-Sep-2007.pdf)
:)