Landships II

Excellent as usual, Wayne. Are the wheels hollow-spoked, or is there some sort of reinforcement? They look rather tricky to make.

More photos of the 4.5-inch howitzer.  I still have some adjustments to make, then I'll get back to the ED3 vehicle itself.

More photos of the finished 4.5-inch howitzer.  Edges are left natural, to better show the construction.  I am still working on the ED3.

Here are photos of the Crompton ED3 alpha build in progress.  The interior is a bit tricky to line up the inner and outer panels so it all fits without racking.  #738 shows the right-side engine and an internal sidewall stiffener.  #739 shows the left rear.  I considered making the roof out of individual plates like the original, but it would have been way too fiddly.  I'm making the roof  flat, then I'll shade it to simulate the lapped plates.  #740 shows the open front with the 4.5-inch howitzer in place.  The gun is a tight fit with the shield top in the upright position.

As I design the cardmodel, some practical matters come to mind.  The original concept design seems to omit ventilation intakes, view ports or a commander's cupola, defensive weapons, fuel tank, storage for the howitzer's wheels and ammunition storage.  I might make a "gray" model as the concept, plus a more practical version as it might have been if it had reached service - with all the items listed.

Wayne

Sugar Land, TX/Lago Vista, TX