01-27-2018, 08:37 PM | #1 |
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Memphis, TN
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Size Comparison HVY against Modern Armor
There's been discussion here on how Ogre armor compares in size with modern armor. Since I haven't been able to find an actual PE or NAC HVY to photograph, I did the next best thing. I lined up some GHQ Micro Armor next to some Ogre minis for the comparison.
From left to right we have:a Soviet T-72, PE HVY, T-55 (on a 1"x1.5" base), PE HVY, M1A1 Abrams. Shot from the front. https://www.dropbox.com/s/otiu75rpu2...front.jpg?dl=0 This one is the same units shot from the side. https://www.dropbox.com/s/yykhphc4sd..._side.jpg?dl=0 Next, the same modern units with both PE and NAC HVYs. https://www.dropbox.com/s/2bdicl22ow..._both.jpg?dl=0 Some PE units in late WWII German Ambush Pattern Camo. https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfsihywsvi...nEuro.jpg?dl=0 Some NAC units in a camo scheme I designed. https://www.dropbox.com/s/s0fxmrjmaiix6k7/nac.jpg?dl=0 At one point I was missing NAC SHVYs and HVYs, so I experimented with using some GW EPIC minis. For the SHVY I was going to use the Space Marine Land Raider, and for the HVY, the Space Marine Rhino. In the background is a radar array that I scratchbuilt with some bits I had in my bits box. https://www.dropbox.com/s/wu4a2pwuw1..._shvy.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/indq4mcxio...hvy_1.jpg?dl=0 Before the Engineers rules were released, I also experiments with Engineering Vehicles (ENGVs.) This is an Epic Rhino with an Ork roller on the front. I was also going to do some bridging units (with zip ties for the bridge pieces) but I never got around to those. https://www.dropbox.com/s/jr3dizpl9m5ueb0/EngV.jpg?dl=0 And finally, something just for grins. I found this model in a box of stuff at the local hobby shop. An alien EatAnter facing off against some NAC HVYs. https://www.dropbox.com/s/0g83kqpo5r...anter.jpg?dl=0 |
01-27-2018, 09:33 PM | #2 |
Join Date: May 2007
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Re: Size Comparison HVY against Modern Armor
The comparison shots remind me of how damn huge the M1 Abrams is. I can also see why SJ has decided that the Ogre miniatures are nominally 1/300 scale, as opposed to GHQ's 1/285; the HVY is supposed to be slightly larger than an Abrams.
I really like the pics, and the camo schemes! |
01-28-2018, 03:50 PM | #3 |
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Re: Size Comparison HVY against Modern Armor
I should think the _O_ armor would be about the same dimensions and masses as modern armor -- it says something that attempts to build tanks much bigger than a current M1 have turned out to be overweight, underpowered, and given to breaking everything within LoS (suspension parts; bridges; etc.).
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01-28-2018, 04:45 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Size Comparison HVY against Modern Armor
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As an aside, look at the PU heavy tank in this ad: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OeAFWCHThu...er_48_0024.jpg It’s the standard heavy tank chassis with a different turret. I think I would like it better than the standard model. |
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01-28-2018, 06:10 PM | #5 |
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Location: Central Ohio
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Re: Size Comparison HVY against Modern Armor
Hmm, I’m not liking that enormous 360 degree shot trap though...
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01-28-2018, 06:53 PM | #6 |
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01-28-2018, 07:02 PM | #7 |
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Location: Central Ohio
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Re: Size Comparison HVY against Modern Armor
Point taken.
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01-28-2018, 08:30 PM | #8 |
Join Date: May 2007
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Re: Size Comparison HVY against Modern Armor
I agree on the prototype Paneuro HVY vs. the one we actually got. The HVY always struck me as a bit "Tron"-ish, while Winchell's original design has a cool military sci-fi vibe to it.
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01-29-2018, 07:59 AM | #9 | |
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01-29-2018, 08:58 AM | #10 | |
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