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WW2 jets and rockets proposal - A Pillar Of Fire; well, we tried!


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On 2/18/2022 at 8:15 AM, Bertie Psmith said:

How about rockets launched from ground vehicles such as the Sherman Calliope or the Russian Katyushka, or the naval equivalents? 

 

For this I would have to say no, the primary object of the build needs to be jet or rocket powered, in the case above these were additional bits added to a variant/object that wasn't. It's like wanting to build a Typhoon with rockets under the wings...... it doesn't really meet the criteria.  

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On 17/02/2022 at 21:15, Bertie Psmith said:

How about rockets launched from ground vehicles such as the Sherman Calliope or the Russian Katyushka, or the naval equivalents? 

 

32 minutes ago, trickyrich said:

 

For this I would have to say no, the primary object of the build needs to be jet or rocket powered, in the case above these were additional bits added to a variant/object that wasn't. It's like wanting to build a Typhoon with rockets under the wings...... it doesn't really meet the criteria.  

 

I'm in agreement with @trickyrich; it's about the power source, really.

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On 2/20/2022 at 10:26 PM, Bertie Psmith said:

Rocket propelled Valentine Tank.

The Russkis gave it a try too...

 

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For some more fun with AFV rockets, how about a Japanese rocket powered bridge layer...
 

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26 minutes ago, Mig Eater said:

The Russkis gave it a try too...

 

world-of-tanks-gifs-yUQHsx.gif

For some more fun with AFV rockets, how about a Japanese rocket powered bridge layer...
 

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Haha, very impressive. Nowhere near a 154 foot jump (even though the Valentine was only supposed to go 50 feet!)

 

There was also an experimental flamethrower Valentine which pressurised its weapon with a slow burning cordite charge. What could possibly go wrong with that?

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1 hour ago, CliffB said:

Yes please.  I could join in with this oldie.

 

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Cheers

 

That's great, Cliff - we'd be very glad to have you, and the Whittle will be a perfect build for the GB.

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19 minutes ago, Longbow said:

Could you tentatively enter me for this in too please…

Ive never built a 262, but always wanted to. 

We certainly can, Longbow.  You're very welcome indeed.  I'll add you immediately.

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