Cry Havoc...

...and let loose the dogs of war! I have returned, dear readers, with more tanky goodness from the forges of Sadoukad 16. I am working on 2 test models to use for my Russ MBTs. Here is the first one...

The base for this is a Tamiya 1/48 Tiger Tank. I am a new fan of this line, as it seems to match up great with GW minis. In addition to the size, these 1/48 scale kits include a die-cast bottom hull, with axles. Not only does it allow for fewer steps when building, the hull gives some real weight to the model and makes it feel extremely TANKY.

I did my best to work in some 40k-ish details...rivets, larger cannon, imperial icon, etc. I'm pretty happy with the way it's come out and I have 2 more on the way.

Here are some pics of my second test model...

It's based on the Russian KV-2 Heavy Tank. The kit is from the same 1/48 scale series by Tamiya. I have gone and started to do some additions to this tank to make it simillar to the DKK Ragnarok.

Another pic to show scale. I think this 1/48 scale works really well with my IG foot sloggers.

A close up of the front. I "boxed out" the front of the chassis to allow for installation for a heavy bolter and I have completed one of the front remote turrets as well.

Here's a comparison to the GW Russ...

(BLURRY...sorry, it's getting dark here...)

So that's it for now, priming will happen as soon as this current system of snow goes away. I will also have pics of my Senitnel Helis.

The war goes on,
Hessler