Deacon Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 It's been a while since I posted on this forum. This was a nice little kit and turned out better than expected. Thanks for looking. Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoss Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Nice work Deacon, that turned out great. I'm thinking of doing an Aussie one eventually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Nice work, love the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks guys. Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka402 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 nice job Deacon, i've got one of these and a mk 2 Matilda in the stash.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 That is an absolute belter for 1/76th. Really nice. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Woo. Cheers gents. Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) Hi Deacon. Whats that contraption on the rear of this tank, not seen that before, I know the Australians used mesh frames on the rear to stop magnetic mines being attached. I beleave this is an Australian version,'right'. Edited November 29, 2012 by foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi Deacon. Whats that contraption on the rear of this tank, not seen that before, I know the Australians used mesh frames on the rear to stop magnetic mines being attached. I beleave this is an Australian version,'right'. Yes mate. The hedgehog was mounted on Corvettes and Destroyers. It fired projectiles like the German Nebelwefer (note I said 'like'). The Aussies decide that such a weapon would be a great 'bunker buster' when fighting the Japanese so developed this design. There is an actual tank of this design in the RAAC museum, Puckapunyal (which is where Airfix got their design from , I think). I hope this helps Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Thanks Deacon mate. Well thats one for the book, never new that. But know about the Hedgehog. Great build by the way . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngloSaxon Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Nice to see such an unusual subject and learn something into the bargain! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Thanks both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff1200 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Very Nice, there is a lot to be said for 1/76 pity I've got hundreds of 1/100 in the stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Very nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Thanks gents. Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff1200 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 In response to Foxy's comment made about Deacon's Matilda Hedgehog here is my photo of a 1:100 scale model of a Matilda with add-on protection in the form of idler guards and steel mesh engine deck. The best reference I am aware of is a book: Paul Handel, Dust Sand and Jungle, RAAC Tank Museum 2003 Neither model is of great interest of itself. For your information: On the left of the photo is a quality castings metal kit of the 3" howitzer armed tank, unmodified. On the right is a battlefront resin and metal kit of the 2pdr armed tank with my add -ons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Lovely build !! Good Job !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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