The basic siege mortar actually existed. The Germans had a mania for large weapons, most of which were an ineffective use of resources.
This model was based on a 1:35 kit of a "Karl-Gerät" siege mortar. This was a self propellled gun that was strategically moved by attachment to two railway trucks. There were six used. I think the kit was Tamiya.
This is, in my mind, the neatest thing you've ever posted. I love this kit! I'll have to google around and see if I can't find one. It just fits in the 40k universe so well.
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent use of that kit. I've always eyed it and wondered how it would work in 40k, now I know: very well indeed.
ReplyDeleteIf you swapped out the deck mounted autocannon this would work nicely for a colossus siege mortar from the new codex. (It's a chimera chassis.) In fact, I wonder how it would work to take the mortar off the Karl there and simply mount it on the back of a chimera?
Nice weathering job! Out of curiosity, when you kitbash an existing kit into the WH40k-verse, have you built it as a historical kit first?
ReplyDeleteDear Geek,
ReplyDeleteI have seen a Trumpter kit recently.
I saw one in my local Model Zone and my wife bought it for me as an Xmas present in 2008.
John
Dear Rabidchild
ReplyDeleteI think it would be too big for a Chimera. It would be an expensive mod. The kit cost my wife £85.
John
Dear Fred
ReplyDeleteI usually buy a kit specifically for use in a wargame. It has tobe constructed for robustness to withdtand handling and transport. So I strip off all small bits and reinforce wheels etc as necessary.
I keep experimenting with weathering. I oscillate between a 'slap it on all over and see what dries out' approach to a 'place each spot of mud individually' method.
John