Don't know if you've seen it yet, but Takom have just announced a 1:144 Ratte. Isn't it always the way?
I can see a diorama of Adolph & cronies standing next to the completed Beast, with an Engineer pointing out its features with reference to a "1/6 scale" engineering mock-up on a table (courtesy of Takom!)...
"Glue, or Glue Not - there is no Dry-Fit" - Yoda (original script from Return of the Jedi...)
TacFireGuru
Colorado, United States Joined: December 25, 2004
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Don't know if you've seen it yet, but Takom have just announced a 1:144 Ratte. Isn't it always the way?
I'll be danged.
Side note, working on a 1/35th M102 for a campaign. What that really means is that my bench is clear of 30 pounds of plastic...in other words: I have space to work on the air intake and exhaust grills.
Thanks for the heads up Rob...I'll have to check it out; see how close they are.
I've moved the M102 off to the side for a little work on the Ratte.
Started working on the air intakes. K&S brass strip and plastic strip frames.
Right now I've cut 9 louvers...I think I'll do 10 so that there will be a little overlap should I decide to close up one side and leave the other open (still up in the air).
Once this is done, I'll finish up the exhaust with more louvers, clean up the seams, and build the two sets of stairs. Then I can prime the engine deck area and start on helipad (it'll be drop-in-able/removable). And of course, continue to cut the holes and mount the anti-aircraft bases.
Mike
p.s.
@Biggles2 - the Takom one is kind of boring...and so small!!
@Mike - I'm going to have set the traps for them. If I catch one I'll coerce them in to sending some kits my way...or I'll use some super-thin CA on 'em!
MikeyBugs95
New York, United States Joined: May 27, 2013
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So that's what that North Korea hacking thing was about... They must've hacked into Mike's computer, copied his pictures if his project and then somehow sent... Faxed... those pictures to Takom... Then again...
I do some 3D design work. Message me for more info on what I'm doing or have done. Inquire about a product catalog.
TacFireGuru
Colorado, United States Joined: December 25, 2004
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Hi Mike If you haven't read the John Ringo books 'A Hymn Before Battle', 'Gust Front', 'When the Devil Dances', 'Hells Faire' - those are the main ones that feature the She'Va. She'Va is short for Shenanadoah Valley where they are built. She'Va 9 is named BunBun and eventually gets upgraded with multiple M1 Abrams turrets mounting Metal Storm 105mm clustered barrels atop the turret for antipersonnel use. They're a very good read - http://www.baenebooks.com/p-217-a-hymn-before-battle.aspx - Mal
mikeo
Pennsylvania, United States Joined: April 12, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 04:47 PM UTC
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Hi Mike If you haven't read the John Ringo books 'A Hymn Before Battle', 'Gust Front', 'When the Devil Dances', 'Hells Faire' - those are the main ones that feature the She'Va. She'Va is short for Shenanadoah Valley where they are built. She'Va 9 is named BunBun and eventually gets upgraded with multiple M1 Abrams turrets mounting Metal Storm 105mm clustered barrels atop the turret for antipersonnel use. They're a very good read - http://www.baenebooks.com/p-217-a-hymn-before-battle.aspx - Mal
I agree, excellent read. Also try 'The watch in the Rine' Don't forget about the Metalstorm 40mm packs for BunBun
TacFireGuru
Colorado, United States Joined: December 25, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 07:47 PM UTC
Getting the laundry room tiled so the washer and dryer and a cabinet are in my "shop." Space it real tight.
I've started to attach the Kugel "towers" and close up the seams.
Ordered 10 more RB Model 7,92mm MG34 barrels. I will have 6 to a side which means I need to cast a couple more mounts. No biggie.
I guess I'm at the point where I can add the "larger, not so delicate" details. Before long though, I'm going to have to add the road wheels, give it a primer red coat underneath, and then I can work the fine details.
Getting there, surely.
Mike
TacFireGuru
Colorado, United States Joined: December 25, 2004
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Just joined in. Spectacular work! You oughta use it as the master for resin versions! Heavy - like the real thing!
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