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Hobart's Hedge Trimmer - A Failed Funny.

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Rick Lowe

#120
May 05, 2025, 10:14:43 PM
And the wheels themselves are still in the same locations as with the RW version, so no worries about having to KR#2 an explanation for them being in a slightly different spot...  :thumbsup:

zenrat

#121
May 06, 2025, 03:22:41 AM Last Edit: May 06, 2025, 05:16:48 AM by zenrat
The return rollers are slightly further forwards.  This reduces the likelihood of a track being thrown when tracks are warped to their limit whilst the vehicle is heavily loaded.
The payoff is a slight reduction in the maximum warp factor and heavier steering.  Lower ratio steering gear was fitted as a result which led to quicker steering (or, if you prefer a higher warp speed  ;) ).

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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zenrat

#122
May 06, 2025, 05:45:54 AM
Apropos of nothing, I just found this pic on the Wikipaedia page for the Universal Carrier and it appeals to me for some reason.

Australians driving Bren Carriers towards Bardia, Libya, January 1941.



Note they have no blackout hoods on the lights.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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NARSES2

#123
May 06, 2025, 05:48:29 AM
I can just imagine a bugle sounding the charge as the soundtrack to that  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Old Wombat

#124
May 06, 2025, 06:21:13 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 06, 2025, 05:48:29 AMI can just imagine a bugle sounding the charge as the soundtrack to that  :thumbsup:

Or, rather perversely, "Ride of the Valkyries".  ;)
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

PR19_Kit

#125
May 06, 2025, 09:44:52 AM
Crumbs, there's LOADS of 'em!  :o
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Rheged

#126
May 06, 2025, 10:08:30 AM
If this is a failed funny, how about this Italian job?   https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/ansaldo-miasmoras-1935   A one man tankette!
"If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you....."
It  means that you read  the instruction sheet

Wardukw

#127
May 06, 2025, 03:37:18 PM
Quote from: Rheged on May 06, 2025, 10:08:30 AMIf this is a failed funny, how about this Italian job?   https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/italy/ansaldo-miasmoras-1935   A one man tankette!
That's so cute 😍 ☺️
Just don't use in a strong mind.. it might get blown over 😳  :wacko:
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Rick Lowe

#128
May 06, 2025, 10:35:54 PM
Quote from: zenrat on May 06, 2025, 03:22:41 AMa slight reduction in the maximum warp factor

So it's set post- the installation of the 'Galactic Speed Limit', then?

Quote from: zenrat on May 06, 2025, 05:45:54 AMAustralians driving Bren Carriers towards Bardia, Libya, January 1941.


Re-enacting the Light Horseman's Charge?  ;)

NARSES2

#129
May 07, 2025, 07:05:16 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on May 06, 2025, 10:35:54 PM
Quote from: zenrat on May 06, 2025, 05:45:54 AMAustralians driving Bren Carriers towards Bardia, Libya, January 1941.

Re-enacting the Light Horseman's Charge?  ;)

Could be  ;D
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

kerick

#130
May 07, 2025, 10:55:18 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on May 06, 2025, 10:35:54 PM
Quote from: zenrat on May 06, 2025, 03:22:41 AMa slight reduction in the maximum warp factor

So it's set post- the installation of the 'Galactic Speed Limit', then?

Quote from: zenrat on May 06, 2025, 05:45:54 AMAustralians driving Bren Carriers towards Bardia, Libya, January 1941.


Re-enacting the Light Horseman's Charge?  ;)

I'd hate to be the last guy down wind of that group!
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

zenrat

#131
Yesterday at 04:20:52 AM
Construction/Painting stage  is complete.
Transfers next and then a spot of weathering.

Hedgetrimmer WIP 25-05-11 01 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Old Wombat

#132
Yesterday at 04:48:46 AM
 :thumbsup:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

PR19_Kit

#133
Yesterday at 06:00:36 AM
I'm sure the recoil of that cannon set would act as a REALLY fast reverse gear!
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#134
Yesterday at 06:05:39 AM
I suspect it would buckle the support frame - something else to include in the backstory.
I made it hefty but there is no cross bracing.

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..
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