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Post by paulnippress on Dec 23, 2018 21:25:57 GMT
We toyed with the idea of a crane on the LIC, as well as stowable ramps underneath. I like the idea that the Wheelers can try for "rapid deployment", by jumping off the back... would need a special rule! |
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Post by hardlec on Dec 25, 2018 1:12:32 GMT
A crane would be a good addition, as would "Ski-ramps for the Wheelie tanks.
Where are the Wicket Glue dispensers?
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Post by madmorgan on Jan 16, 2019 20:40:43 GMT
Boy, that monster should make some tentacles shake. I take it that the MGs are remote controlled. I smell a scenario coming up with this beasty teaching the Martians the meaning of fear. btw - what name did you give it?? May I humbly suggest something based on Sir Adrian Carten de Wiart. Read his bio on wiki - I think you'll find he fits the bill.  |
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Post by Quendil on Jan 17, 2019 10:04:27 GMT
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Post by scottwashburn on Jan 17, 2019 13:05:35 GMT
Looking good! And of course this is named after JOHN Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, not that young whippersnapper, Winston, right? |
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Post by hardlec on Jan 17, 2019 17:48:50 GMT
Hero of Blenheim?
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Post by sturmtyrann65 on Jan 17, 2019 21:40:03 GMT
What a gorgeous looking Landship. Love the colors and how intimidating it looks on the field! Excellent work.
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Post by madmorgan on Jan 19, 2019 11:21:00 GMT
Love it! I take it the MGs only need one crew member to fire. Guess the belt feeds from the interior of the ship?? Can't wait to see this thing kick some Martian a..
I'm curious as how you stat out the two main weapons - that Tesla must be very powerful and the main gun as well. Look forward to the stats on this monster!
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Post by Quendil on Jan 19, 2019 13:26:43 GMT
Love it! I take it the MGs only need one crew member to fire. Guess the belt feeds from the interior of the ship?? Can't wait to see this thing kick some Martian a.. I'm curious as how you stat out the two main weapons - that Tesla must be very powerful and the main gun as well. Look forward to the stats on this monster!  You made some stats up for it in this thread aqmf.freeforums.net/thread/638/conqueror-revenge-ironclad-landship-released |
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Post by madmorgan on Jan 20, 2019 12:31:55 GMT
So I did :-) !
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Post by paulnippress on Jan 20, 2019 18:00:03 GMT
I am somewhat biased about this little beauty, having written the backstory for it (https://conquerormodels.com/shop/15mm-sci-fi/ironclad-landship).
This year I am making a concerted effort to game more, and with AQ making a comeback, my models need finishing. Look out for HMLS Primrose Hill, under the command of Commodore Hornblower in the near future...
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Post by scottwashburn on Jan 21, 2019 12:13:01 GMT
I seem to recall from the "Hornblower Companion" that Horatio's grandson commanded a dreadnought at Jutland, so in this timeline it's entirely reasonable to see him commanding a land ironclad! |
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Post by paulnippress on Jan 21, 2019 21:49:09 GMT
I seem to recall from the "Hornblower Companion" that Horatio's grandson commanded a dreadnought at Jutland, so in this timeline it's entirely reasonable to see him commanding a land ironclad! You are right Scott... there's a family tree in it that I used to get the relationship right. Part of my Hornblower collection, as I'm a bit of a fan. |
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Post by paulnippress on Jan 21, 2019 21:52:19 GMT
Richard Hornblower, 4th Viscount of Smallbridge (1865 – 1931);
Great Grandson of the legendary naval hero Horatio Hornblower (Father, Horatio, 3rd Viscount; Grandfather, Richard, 2nd Viscount);
Joined the navy in 1878 eventually becoming a Rear Admiral;
Commanded the battleship Collingwood at the Battle of Jutland (1916);
Retired 1921.
- per The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower by C Northcote Parkinson
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Post by madmorgan on Jan 23, 2019 21:12:21 GMT
One of my favorite reads as a teenager. They also made a series of films based on the him, following his start (Ensign Hornblower) through his career. Wonderful stuff - well named sir!
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You made some stats up for it in this thread