Flying tank

[Deleted member 3568]

Hi all I have had an idea for a diorama. I am going to build a flying tank, I have no idea about tanks (I've built 2 that's all I know about tanks) can anyone tell me what is the lightest\smallest tank (I know they are all heavy, but some are heavier than others) I realize its probably not feasible, but I sort of want it to be believable.

 

[Alan 45]

Weights not an issue really ken a jumbo jet stays in the air and that's incredibly heavy

Try a chieftain tank it's very streamlined and put VTOL engines on it

 

[monica]

oh this will be very interesting Ken, wow, well i real think one of the small Japaneses ones tanks would suit,

this one would suit its like a match box with a cannon

and use like a da vinci model, plane for wings and tail ? :rolleyes:

just a little some think that opoed in my head :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_tanks_of_World_War_II

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=ww11+japanese+tanks&noj=1&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=vXyqU9_kEI6ekQXfpYH4CQ&ved=0CDMQsAQ&biw=1906&bih=945

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=da+vinci+models&noj=1&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=hX6qU9rwOsOGkQWNuIG4BA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1906&bih=945

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[monica]

that Alan would be a sight to see :oops: :rolleyes:

 

[Lobster Johnson]

If its a fantastical project then believability isn't a massive issue is it? Why don't you just choose a tank which you like the look of and has scope for modification rather than worrying about the weight?

In any case, it sounds fun.

 

[dubster72]

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[Richi72]

I agree whit Dale,

just make it and dont worry about weight issues.

will follow this one.

Cheers Richi

 

[Gern]

Sorry Ken, but the Russians beat you to it:

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This is the Antonov A-40 Krylya. There's loads of references on the web.

Gern

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Thanks all will have to get choosing.

 

[Polux]

My vote is for a Merkava, is a very "fine" tank, it looks like a plane :P

If not, you can do it like the "A Team" movie...

Ian (papa695) is doing a very interesting steampunk tank, should be interesting...

Ahh!! Forget!! Is a great idea

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Looking more closely at that pic of the A40 I have an idea that was a propaganda photo there are no drive shafts on those track wheels (the ones in silhouette on the far side) I think that was a dummy tank.

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Hi all thanks for the info I wasn't planning on making it a glider like the A40 rather a powered one capable of taking off under its own power (maybe even vertical take off)with as the A40 detachable wings. I have decided it will be British designed by that great British designer kpnuts the world famous designer of the world's first gooseberry peeler, which as we all know shortened WWII by several months (one of the unsung heroes of the war imho). So, which tank? Any one got pics of British tanks kits avaliable in 1/35 please.

 

[Ian M]

Some one just brought out a model of the locus, an airdropped tank. A good light weight start. Challenger 2 what about a WWI male tank...

Ian M

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Is it sacrilege to say I think male tank is my least favorite looking of tanks.

 

[Polux]

You have another option... How about a Staghound or a Ferret Mk.2/3 ?

They are not tanks but could be fine as well

 

[Deleted member 3568]

They do look good but I did have my heart set on a tank having said that is there a tank that doesn't have tracks as I really didn't like doing the individual links on the Tiger I built or is there a manufacturer that produces a challenger with the tracks in one piece.

 

[monica]

alot of the kits still have the rubber tracks or even just post on hear for some, as maybe someone has, :rolleyes:

or ever still i have seen ww11 pic,s of Russian tanks running with out the tracks on,

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=1.35+british+ww11+tanks&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dy-rU4auFITAkQWk3YG4BQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1906&bih=946

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Now I am in a quandry I like the Chiefton the challenger the Merkava (although that's not british) the locust. What to do now, my 2 favorites are the Chiefton and the Merkava

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Thanks moni I may do that when I make my mind up and actually get the kit

 

[Polux]

Merkava.... :D

I can imagine :rolleyes: