In the Contemptible Little Armies Back of Beyond army lists the Whites can field a tank, either a feeble Ft-17 or a more potent Mk V, the latter a bit of a leap in imagination for the middle of Central Asia. Ideally I'd have a Mark V but, given the price tag for a metal, resin or 3D printed one, it's a non starter. However, in my big box of bits and bobs I have one of the Warbases Mark I Male tank kits in cheapo laser cut MDF and cardboard. I think I could potentially convert this into something with a passing resemblance to a Mark IV or V, modifying the sponsors and cupolas on the top, then adding various details like unditching beam rails, rivets and track plates to make it look a bit less cardboardy. I reckon it's worth a try.
That looks interesting, a perfect subject as all the surfaces are flat. Even cheaper are the "print it yourself" paper models from the Landships II world War One forum (but you need to better with paper and scissors than I am) http://www.landships.info/landships/models.html#
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought of that... great idea 💡
ReplyDeleteThe Mark Vs in Russia were all hermaphrodites so you need both male and female sponsons.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. Shouldn't be a problem 😃
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