Wednesday 20 July 2022

Tanks etc

 A while back I put up a picture on Facebook homecasts page of a semi flat tank I would have liked to have recruited more of. James Mc kindly got in touch and sent me a package l was finally able to pick up this morning-

It contained a mould and eight resin tanks, here pictured beside my metal original one l photographed.This afternoon I undercoated the tanks and some semi flat figures. I have gone with a light blue uniform, echoing the uniforms of a kingdom whose monarch nearly bankrupted his country building castles. I am still thinking of camouflage ideas for the tanks…


Many thanks to James for his kindness and generosity.




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  1. Jennifer20 July 2022 at 02:10

    Interesting! I look forward to seeing them based and painted (they don't look wide enough to not need bases?).

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    1. Anonymous21 July 2022 at 07:26

      Narrow basing should improve stability as they are light.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Maudlin Jack Tar20 July 2022 at 08:17

    Great little tanks!
    I like the last picture - Gormenghast!

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    1. Anonymous21 July 2022 at 07:29

      They are indeed. I discovered Mervyn Peake in my late teens when I asked a friend what was the magnificent castle that featured in a painting they had done. He told me , l read the first book and have been a fan ever since. What did you think of the BBC adaptation with Sting as Steerpike?
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Neil Patterson20 July 2022 at 12:52

    That's just madness....😁
    Neil

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    1. Anonymous21 July 2022 at 07:30

      But a specially wonderful type of curated madness 😊
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Mark Man Of TIN20 July 2022 at 18:42

    I thought light wedgewood blue with a white trim would look very unusual camouflage ...

    Or some Norwegian campaign rust https://youtu.be/jtk7K9e81KA
    or maybe Afghan Rust https://youtu.be/iP9huCf-iZM

    And just for good measure how to fit a very happy tall man or two into this military gokart https://youtu.be/mPkMn158Fwo

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    1. Anonymous21 July 2022 at 07:37

      Fascinating footage Mark! The final one was really interesting in terms of speed , size and effectiveness. Still debating with myself what colour scheme btw…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Anonymous20 July 2022 at 20:27

    Drool.

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    1. Anonymous21 July 2022 at 07:38

      I agree, semi flat tanks, what is not to like?

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    2. Anonymous21 July 2022 at 07:38

      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com20 July 2022 at 21:25

    That's the sort of thing I like about the blogoshere! Well done James!

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  7. Anonymous21 July 2022 at 07:40

    Fellow bloggers are so helpful and generous, that what l like about the blogosphere too, amongst many other things .
    Alan Tradgardland

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