I decided to build this beast ...
This model is often cited, but was never seen or portrayed ... (It seems the Jagdtiger 88mm ...)
But what drove me to build this beast was the reports of colleagues on this topic last year:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208/thread/1283858335/CDL+Churchill+actually+existed-
Again, the only pictographic evidence of the vehicle:
DISCUSSION ONLY - FONT: INTERNET
For this project, I decided to convert a turret CDL I had, from Verlinden, for the correct pattern (with the sloted top).
The turret Resicast is too expensive (in my opinion..) and I decided to recycle the material I had on hand ...
Using plasticard;
Thus, it is more fun ...
and...
After that, I made a silicone form and cast with polyurethane some turrets for my use, to correct old projects, like these:
Grant CDL:
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Matilda CDL:
BEFORE;
AFTER:
But back to the design of Churchill ...
According to reports cited in the previous link, the Churchill was seen at the end of the war, in a situation similar to that of Grants CDL.
Based on this, I decided to characterize the CDL turret in the late version, with dummie gun.
And, based on the cartoon, put some accessories typically in use in the Churchill´s turret, such as the back and side trunks.
To help me in the building, did a profile on 3 views of the investment project:
And start the contruction of this beast: AFV Club Churchill Mk III ( a very good kit...)with CDL "Panzerserra´s" turret:
Automotive primmer:
Archer casting marks decals AFTER the primmer ( I like it!):
Base color:
Ups and downs with green:
Well, time to mark my tank...
I thought of something like this:
I would be very wrong or I can imagine something like this was the real thing?
Awaiting reviews, which will be very welcome!!
