not my usual ironclad...

**ct ertz** · #1 09-07-2011, 07:55 PM

While taking a brake from laying out the parts for the two Confederate turret ships, one from the Tifts and the other from Warren, I had an itch to scratch. So I started on an armored car from the 1930s. Here is my start, with out the turret. it has a 13.5mm gun and a smaller machine gun in the turret, and also has two drivers stations, one rear facing as well as the normal front facing seat. It had four gears forward and four gears in reverse. Any clues as to what it might be?
CT

Zathros · #2 09-07-2011, 08:02 PM

Oh yeah!!! Some folks over at Zealot were just asking about such a vehicle, hint, hint!

**APA-168** · #3 09-07-2011, 08:03 PM

What is it about people like us? I've always wanted to have a go at an armored car of some type. Just haven't got around to it yet. I have no idea what yours is, but it's looking way cool. Can't wait to see more progress.

**ct ertz** · #4 09-07-2011, 08:06 PM

Having done little in wheeled vehicles before, I am finding this a bit of a challenge. Because of this, the scale will be small for a car/truck model, 1/72 scale. This way I can fudge a bit on the detailed undercarriage without detracting from the model to much.
CT

**ct ertz** · #5 09-07-2011, 08:08 PM

Thanks Avery. You should have a go at one. i was actually quite amazed at the amount of info/blueprints/3-way drawings available on armored cars, compared to, say, ACW ships!
CT

**Hudsonduster** · #6 09-07-2011, 08:21 PM

No rudder? No pilothouse to shoot away? I am soooo confused.

'Duster

**ct ertz** · #7 09-08-2011, 06:09 AM

Well, it will have view ports and it does have iron armor riveted or bolted in place. But no rudder, no stack.

**cjwalas** · #8 09-08-2011, 07:22 AM

Hmmm. Looks Russian. Maybe a BA 10 or 20? Glad to see you trying this one!
Chris

**ct ertz** · #9 09-08-2011, 08:13 AM

Well, the turret is kicking my butt. It has a bunch of odd panels.

Anyhow, it is a Laffly 80AM from 1935 and a couple were still in use in Algeria as late as 1955. Only a small number were made, and I think it was the last from Laffly. Several were captured by Germans at the start of the war.

I intend on offering plenty of "deck clutter" for this one as with my ship ironclads. These cars were often loaded up with a pick, shuvel, sand mats, ammo boxes, buckets, gas cans and all kinds of other items the crew may need. Cammo will be a simple green and a some what green and light green serpentine stripe.

Back to it.

CT

**cjwalas** · #10 09-08-2011, 08:22 AM

Excellent choice! Great looking AC and of course I'll be desperate to build it! Can't wait!
Chris