Monday 8 March 2021

Looking for turrets.

 Still trying to find suitable turrets for the interwar tank. I am happy enough with the wee ones but finding a large is proving difficult. I will add extra details with Mdf bases later. All ideas welcome.




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  1. Different interchangeable central turrets are possible ... the Heinz one has an inviting opening hatch. The central turret needs height to clear field of fire over the forward turrets.

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    1. Interchangeable, that is not something I considered, worth a thought.

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  2. How about a dome shape for the main turret? I'm sure you can get ready made polystyrene in various sizes.....
    Neil

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  3. Top of a GW/Warlord/Halfords large Spray Can, height cut down if necessary? Plastic pipe from a DIY store, cut to height, with a plasticard top? Or a visit to your local supermarket - e.g. plastic coffee lids or peanut butter lids can be good, if only to provide a 'substrata' for the turret itself. PS like the idea of different interchangeable turrets (once you have figured out how to make the first)

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    1. I’ve got Mdf bases which I am intending as substrata. The lid sounds as if it has potential.

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  4. Hobby Craft would be a good place to look.

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  5. An excuse to go food shopping looking just for the right lid?

    Use the octagonal hexagonal turret as a turret base and then a shallower turret on top like the T35? http://mikessite.co.uk/2020/05
    Tennis ball cut in half for a domed lid design
    http://www.tankarchives.ca/2017/09/dome-turret.html

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    1. Interesting ideas, I am tending towards domes currently.

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