Target Tortoise

[afvmodeller]

Hello everyone

 

Mengs A39 Tortoise minus about 40% of it to replicate the Kirkcudbright range example

 

Two part feature in Issue 72 of AFV Modeller

regards David

 

[James H]

SHIT! That is fantastic. Who would have thought that a wreck would look so cool?

 

Loving that one David. Looks like I might have to take a look at that issue, being an Air Modeller subscriber only.

[Paulster]

Superb, I'm guessing that last one is the actual tank, it's a very good model and well done!

I am guessing the last picture is also of the model.

[Dave J]

Beautiful Dave!

 

What did you use for the ground work?

[Paulster]

No they're different. You have to really look, though (around the mantlet the rust spotting is different...grass clumps on the tracks are smaller IRL vs. the build). Overall, that's just a staggering effort.

I stand corrected. Wonderful and inspiring work.

[Paulster]

​What a horrible fate for something that belongs in a museum. Hindsight's always 20-20. 

[Mikester]

Wow!

[LindsayT]

I know superlatives fly fast and loose on forums, but I can say without hesitation that your tank is the most realistic representation I've ever seen. Just incredible!

 

Bravo!

 

Lindsay

[afvmodeller]

Thanks for all the nice words everyone, the last picture IS the real vehicle as a comparison, much as I would love to take the credit for it

 

The grass is Sisa Moss but there will be a detailed explanation in the article as its a bit complex to describe here!

 

regards David

[Grant]

David ... Stunning, just stunning work !  Love it.

[Matt_]

It's a beauty!

 

The quality of the groundwork really does compliment the realism achieved with the tank...

 

Matt

[Steve Scanlon]

This is so realistic looking, I was stumped as to model or real, well done,

Steve.

[rkranias]

beautiful work.