MRMRL Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 This is a kit it almost didn't notice being released but was too fascinated to ignore, and then subsequently I bumped it past a number of other kits in my stash because I couldn't resist the temptation to build something so nuts. I'd be similarly inclined towards the 1/35 Dora railway gun, if it didn't have such a monstrous price tag. But I digress, there's a brief build log for this one here. Ultimately it went together really easily, one of the best "Trumpeter" kits I've built over the years. I went for an "in-service, but been sitting around a lot" look, so some rust pigments to "age" it and some mud as if it's just driven across a field somewhere, but nothing too heavy on that side of things. I'm new to the weathering game (there's a few links in my profile for some recent efforts) and I'm pretty happy with the progress, it really takes the end results to another level. Well, let's not waste anymore time, enjoy Not the easiest thing to photograph considering the length of the thing (70+ cm), hope the photos do it justice 45 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Man, that's a massive model of a very unusual vehicle and very well done at that. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikT Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 That is amazing. I wonder where you could display it; you must have more available horizontal surfaces in your house than I do. I love the weathering, too. It looks aged, but still cared for and kept in working order. Excellent job all round! Erik. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 What a monster. Nice finish on the tractor and cradle (?). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Very nice! And it's big! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 That's one impressive model and not something you see every day! Great work Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 What a model! Brilliant work and very nicely weathered 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Wow, that's a great looking monster. Top work all round. 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dov Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Just to ask: Is this a real model? What was this canon called? Prototype or in use? Where was it used? Happy modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, dov said: Just to ask: Is this a real model? What was this canon called? Prototype or in use? Where was it used? Happy modelling Yep it was real, the M65 Atomic cannon capable of firing a nuclear shell.....20 units built of which I think 7 survive? Was fielded in Germany, Korea and I think Okinawa between 1955 and 1963.... Edited March 21, 2022 by Whitewolf 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 If I remember correctly, only one ever actually fired a live nuclear shell on a test and she's one of those preserved. Only 3 or 4 still have the prime movers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothian man Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I want one but I'd have to get two for the firing and transport options ... There's a nice book about them by Tankograd Press. Apparently driving those through small German villages was hell on the villages, or at least the buildings on the corners, and the drivers. And a nice movie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9F-l_3eLcE&t=107s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 That's very imposing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Hi MRMRL. A very strange model, I did not know anything about the real model. It turned out very well for you, with the right weathering, a used vehicle but with maintenance. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fittedkitchens Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 That's turned out really well, and the size of the beastie! Is it possible to disassemble it once built and remove the gun from the vehicles? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 It is an interesting monster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Certainly is a monster but you've done very well, it looks great. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yg Models Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 it must be so big. could be a refernce for my 1/72 K5(E)😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 12 hours ago, fittedkitchens said: That's turned out really well, and the size of the beastie! Is it possible to disassemble it once built and remove the gun from the vehicles? Hi, yes the gun carriage and tractors separate (and the gun is moveable) so it can be made a little more compact and transportable 😉 3 hours ago, Yg Models said: it must be so big. could be a refernce for my 1/72 K5(E)😁 Yes there's a lot of similarity in the gun carriages. I'd like to do a railway gun, the maniac in me would love to do the Dora, but I really really don't have the space (or budget) for that in the same scale ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 That's looking great!!! The overal look, the details and the weathering make this a really nice model! Hope it fits on the shelf 👍😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yg Models Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) On 6/2/2022 at 1:55 PM, MRMRL said: would love to do the Dora, but I really really don't have the space (or budget) for that in the same scale then you should join me enjoy 1/72 AFV, at least railway guns😘 Edited June 5, 2022 by Yg Models 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 16 hours ago, Yg Models said: then you should join me enjoy 1/72 AFV, at least railway guns😘 I like the idea of the miniature AFVs, but really shouldn't introduce yet another scale of models to my stash 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alzictorini Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Omg, does that thing fire. awesome model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 That is a great looking model. I enjoyed the WiP & background to this, totally nuts in concept but a sign of the times I guess. You have brought it up a treat. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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