bazer Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 My .latest scratch built 1 . 72 scale rail gun ( not quite correct as it was only transported by rail and when it reached site it was lifted off its carriage on by crane on to its base that was sunk into ground). my model has a carriage length of 19 inches and total length of 26 inches A little history , the PARIS gun was converted from the w w 1 LANGER MAX gun ( that could be fired from its rail carriage) .The Paris gun was not fired from its rail carriage but moved by rail in to position then lifted by crane that was assembled and straddled the track then lowered on to its firing emplacement . the barrel length was 34 mts and its range was 130 km,it shelled Paris at a range of 120 km. I decided to have a dio with troops clearing trees /stumps and laying tracks for crane (see old photo). 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 WOW ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Another stunning model! I should imagine that the crane that lifted this thing was pretty spectacular as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 impressive... nice work on the conversion and build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdsvidioman Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Very impressive, great job on that. Thanks for sharing. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazer Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 8 hours ago, Gorby said: Another stunning model! I should imagine that the crane that lifted this thing was pretty spectacular as well. thanks for comments see photo with crane 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, bazer said: see photo with crane Now that would be an exceptionally impressive dio as well. Hint, hint... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazer Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Gorby said: Now that would be an exceptionally impressive dio as well. Hint, hint... 😄 I scratch built a fries crane when building my V2 dio that was bad enough think I will pass on the one above 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Another awesome model Bazer.....I like your table too, although I did wonder why you'd put your gun on a seascape! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazer Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 4 hours ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Another awesome model Bazer.....I like your table too, although I did wonder why you'd put your gun on a seascape! Great table maybe I should try some ship models😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 13 hours ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Another awesome model Bazer.....I like your table too, although I did wonder why you'd put your gun on a seascape! I thought that too for a moment! Fantastic model of a very challenging subject. Congratulations on this achievement! Was there a WIP? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPuente54 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Everything that I wrote about your 'Dora' applies here, just fantastic! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Nice build. I thought for a minute it was on a barge, your table top was very watery looking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 That rippled glass table top sure does look like the gun is floating but then I thought the barge is nowhere big enough to hold that weight and why did he put grass and railroad ballast on it? Then reality kicked in and I realized it's sitting on a glass table like the one in my back yard, yes I know, not quite awake yet. Another fantastic job, especially scratch built and even more impressive that it's 1/72 scale. How in the h$ll do you do it??? One model would be a lucky strike but you consistently turn out mini masterpieces. The mind boggles, like those little crewmen must be about 8-10mm tall and they look perfect. Even the lettering on the carriage must be 8 point type, amazing. The Dora was really really impressive and these others just keep getting better. How long does it take to create a work of art like this? Take care, Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazer Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 17 hours ago, BlackMax12 said: That rippled glass table top sure does look like the gun is floating but then I thought the barge is nowhere big enough to hold that weight and why did he put grass and railroad ballast on it? Then reality kicked in and I realized it's sitting on a glass table like the one in my back yard, yes I know, not quite awake yet. Another fantastic job, especially scratch built and even more impressive that it's 1/72 scale. How in the h$ll do you do it??? One model would be a lucky strike but you consistently turn out mini masterpieces. The mind boggles, like those little crewmen must be about 8-10mm tall and they look perfect. Even the lettering on the carriage must be 8 point type, amazing. The Dora was really really impressive and these others just keep getting better. How long does it take to create a work of art like this? Take care, Lloyd Thanks for comments Lloyd this model took about two months working every day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Incredible work yet again. 2 months? wow. It takes me 3 months just to make a Sherman. Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazer Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Badder said: Incredible work yet again. 2 months? wow. It takes me 3 months just to make a Sherman. Rearguards, Badder Thanks Badder (I am retired !). Bazer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missile-monkey Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 You sir, are a very gifted man. Those rail guns you have built are simply amazing. What I would do for half your skills? Regards MM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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