BKA-1124, Russian WWII River Monitor

[B-Manic]

Thanks for all the kind comments. I re-scaled and re-built the AA Turret. It turned out ok but needs some tweaking.

[shrike]

If I may, I'd like to cast my vote for the T-28 turrets. I think they have more visual appeal with all the extra fiddly-bits. And isn't extra fiddly-bits what ship modeling is all about?<G>

Have you decided if, when or how to release this as a kit?

[B-Manic]

Originally Posted by shrike

If I may, I'd like to cast my vote for the T-28 turrets. I think they have more visual appeal with all the extra fiddly-bits. And isn't extra fiddly-bits what ship modeling is all about?<G>

Have you decided if, when or how to release this as a kit?

I'm working on the t-34 turret now. I think the kit will include both types. I like the long barrel look with the t-34 and the more complex look of the t-28 is interesting.

Hopefully the kit will include the rocket launcher as well. Then builders can choose what they like. There were about a hundred of these boats built and they featured a great variety of armament. The crews even added/replaced armament with pieces scavenged from the field of battle.

Completion date is unknown, however, I really want this model so I am highly motivated. It is my intention to make it freely available as a pdf file when complete.

cheers

[OldTroll]

Publishing with both turrets is a great idea! This is an interesting subject for a model as I had never heard of this type of vessel. An excellent companion for the other ongoing "riverboat" projects on this site. And thanks in advance for making these available free when completed!

[shrike]

Not remotely sure of the authenticity (I haven't watched the movie since this thread brought it to mind) but in the movie Enemy At The Gates (Jude Law, Joseph Fiennes, Ed Harris,Rachel Weisz) Kruschev (Bob Hoskins) arrived at Stalingrad in a similar river monitor.

For the airplane spotters amongst us there is a crashed Aero C-103 masquerading as a Siebel 204, masquerading, perhaps, as a He111.

[B-Manic]

Originally Posted by shrike

Not remotely sure of the authenticity (I haven't watched the movie since this thread brought it to mind) but in the movie Enemy At The Gates (Jude Law, Joseph Fiennes, Ed Harris,Rachel Weisz) Kruschev (Bob Hoskins) arrived at Stalingrad in a similar river monitor.

For the airplane spotters amongst us there is a crashed Aero C-103 masquerading as a Siebel 204, masquerading, perhaps, as a He111.

-> The 1124s and 1125s were used extensively in providing supplies and troops to besieged Russian cities. They typically performed these tasks at night. Some crews even reinforced the bows to use the boats as icebreakers during winter months. Several boats were also involved in head-to-head battles with tanks.

[B-Manic]

I just completed the T-34/76 turret prototype option. They still need some work. As you can see the barrels are too long, the mantlet requires work and I need to figure out a better way to incorporate the stand underneath. Other than that, I think they turned out OK.

[Clashster]

Nice progress! The turrents look cool despite the issues...

[cgutzmer]

The Halinksi tank I am building right now (just finished cutting the formers) has a pretty neat idea for the turret base. Its a stacked disk and collar system that you have to put in under the former then glue the turret too. I think it would work well in your application but you have to put in in before attaching the top deck formers.... This is the only tank kit I own so I dont know if others are like this or not. Can I share a copy of the build diagram for it? I dont think that would be a copyright issue..... It would be of just that one part....
Chris

[B-Manic]

Originally Posted by cgutzmer

The Halinksi tank I am building right now (just finished cutting the formers) has a pretty neat idea for the turret base. Its a stacked disk and collar system that you have to put in under the former then glue the turret too. I think it would work well in your application but you have to put in in before attaching the top deck formers.... This is the only tank kit I own so I dont know if others are like this or not. Can I share a copy of the build diagram for it? I dont think that would be a copyright issue..... It would be of just that one part....
Chris

Chris - Thanks, I'd appreciate that. I PM'd you my e-mail address.

Clashter - I appreciate the comment, I like the boat with this turret best.