Potato Pete Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) Any interest in this? Pretty self explanatory, it can be towed or self propelled as long as it's not a tank (so M10's, Priests, Karl Morsers and rail guns yes, Shermans and Tigers no). WWII only or open to any period....? Time to put a list together.... 1) Potato Pete - happy to host 2) kir 3) Bandsaw Steve 4) Corsairfoxfouruncle 5) badger 6) Marklo 7) Robert Stuart 8 ) fatfingers 9) sampanzer 10) bigfoot 11) Jb65rams 12) Brad 13) helios16v 14) Jockney 15) Tim R-T-C 16) theplasticsurgeon 17) Foxbat 18) Ozzy Pete Edited August 16, 2021 by Potato Pete 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klr Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 First to cast a vote for this. I have everything from railway guns down to 20mm AA guns, and also a very wide range of SPGs. The choice of WWII alone would be huge, but I don't see any reason why it should be confined to that era. It would give people a chance to build some of the more unusual and esoteric artillery pieces, etc. from other periods. Would rocket-based artillery be included, such as Nebelwerfers, as well as all manner of self-propelled MLRS? On tanks: Some tank variants (Sherman 105, KV-2, close-support versions of several British tanks) were effectively mobile assault guns similar to the StuG III, and not "normal" tanks. It's probably a very grey area, and I certainly don't need to go there. Then there are AA platforms based on tanks (Crusader, Panzer IV). Since these don't look like "normal" tanks, they might have a better chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 A great idea! I think artillery is, generally speaking, under-represented in the modelling world. On most battlefields it’s just as important, if not more-so, than armour yet tanks tend to dominate this hobby. I would suggest keeping the historical period open and the definitions wide; anything from a Roman ballista to a 21st century mortar locating radar. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) Ive always wanted an M36B1 which is based on a Sherman but uses the standard M36 turret. That or an M18 Hellcat, Jagdpanzer IV/70, maybe a SturmTiger ? 🤔 Edited July 17, 2021 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Pete Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 12 hours ago, klr said: The choice of WWII alone would be huge, but I don't see any reason why it should be confined to that era. It would give people a chance to build some of the more unusual and esoteric artillery pieces, etc. from other periods. Would rocket-based artillery be included, such as Nebelwerfers, as well as all manner of self-propelled MLRS? On tanks: Some tank variants (Sherman 105, KV-2, close-support versions of several British tanks) were effectively mobile assault guns similar to the StuG III, and not "normal" tanks. It's probably a very grey area, and I certainly don't need to go there. Then there are AA platforms based on tanks (Crusader, Panzer IV). Since these don't look like "normal" tanks, they might have a better chance. Rocket based certainly fit in to my mind. I think AA platforms are good too. As for close support tanks, I'm willing to leave that to the wisdom of the crowd, but my personal view is yes. As you say they're not "normal" tanks. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Yep - I'm up for this. Dozens of 1/72 candidates in the stash. Kind regards Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I’d be up for this. I do have a Tamiya 1/35 German AA gun in the stash that would fit the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Give it a go - maybe something towed for a change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Like yhe sound of this one. Got a Dragon 25pdr and limber in the stash along with a Dragon Sexton 👍 Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampanzer Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I would participate, lots of relevant kits to choose from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I’d be in for this, got several options I could pick for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Add me to the list please, have a number of kits that qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I'm up for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Yes, just to be clear - I’m in. Subject not decided but probably something WW1 or maybe Boer war. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I'll pitch my hat into this assuming it's not limited to WWII (though I do have a Bergetiger that has been started). I like GBs that slant to a little outside the common. I've got a couple options for AAA and recovery vehicles in my limited armor stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Pete Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 I don't see why it should be WWII only, AAA definitely in , but don't see recovery vehicles as part of it. Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Railway gun...... must resist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Pete Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 7/26/2021 at 1:03 AM, JOCKNEY said: Railway gun...... must resist Sounds like a definite yes to me....🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 44 minutes ago, Potato Pete said: Sounds like a definite yes to me....🤪 So much for shrinking the stash ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Sorry @Potato Pete you’ve managed to to get my name on the list twice. ☝️ ☝️ I’m still up for this but there’s only one of me! ☝️ 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Pete Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Dang! You're quite right. Back down to 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 21 hours ago, Potato Pete said: Dang! You're quite right. Back down to 14 Sorry mate. 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Make it 15 again, provided 1/144 is okay. Recently picked up a nice Russian WWI towed artillery set, Japanese SDF type 60 106mm dual-bore anti-tank and type 87 AAA system, plus a variety of WW2 anti aircraft systems. Edited July 29, 2021 by Tim R-T-C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Pete Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 1/144 is fine by me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 If this counts as anti-tank, I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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