Fiat 2000 1919 tank in 1/72 scale

[ct ertz]

I guess this gem was built in 1919 or so, just missing the Great War. However, one of the two prototypes did see action in Libya. My model will be some what simple at 1/72 scale but I think the tracks will look OK. Many layerd parts will help the 3-d effect. I have a couple of details to add and a few that need cleaned up but this one is about ready for building. I have not decided on color scheme yet, but it will have rivets as they show up well in the photos I have seen. This thing was 12 feet high and weighed in at 40 tons or so. Six or seven machine guns and a cannon!

Any thoughts?
CT

[John Wagenseil]

I am looking forward to this. The spherical turret is going to be a challenge . Mayb edo it in a larger scale and use aping pong ball as turret, like the way chip made a paper model heli about a light bulb.

[CharlieC]

There's just about every image of the Fiat 2000 available on the Landships II website at Landships II.

The Fiat 2000 was a fairly modern design but it was too high and unstable.

Regards,

Charlie

[ct ertz]

What I thought was odd was the little armored drivers cockpit. For some reason it reminded me of the tail gunner position on a B-17. I like the rivet pattern though and it should make a pretty good model.

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[ct ertz]

I was just reading the article at Landships II. I found out that four other tanks besides the two proto's where built and stayed in service until 1934! A lot of other little details to. Some can be added to the model, such as the little dome by the rear gunners head. I did not see that before. Good read! Thanks Charlie C.
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[cjwalas]

WooHoo! This is actually one of my favorite early tank designs and I never thought I'd see a paper model of it! I'm especially glad to hear that you are doing the rivets as they are SO undeniable on this tank. Really looking forward to seeing this one come together, Corey!
Chris

[Uyraell]

Thank you for designing this Fiat 2000 model Corey.

It is a very fine and well-chosen contribution to Inter-War AFVs.

The vehicle was "forward-thinking" in may ways, despite its' unusual looks.

I look forward to it being released and seeing it built.

Kind and Respectful Regards Corey my friend, Uyraell.

[ct ertz]

OK, got the base gray done with rivets. I tried to keep the turret built like the original, that is, three side pieces and a top. Actually, the three side pieces are all in one and decided by lines and rivets. The body is two parts, the bottom box with troughs for the tracks and the sloped top. The tracks are simple box like structures with printed wheels. Now, on to the camo!

So her is a shot of page one.

Any thoughts?
CT

[ct ertz]

Here is a camo version. It needs a little clean up but what do y'all think?
CT

[cjwalas]

Can't wait to get home and get my hands on this one!