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Posted by KJ200
on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 7:26 AM
Originally posted by Aaronw
Oh, come on you guys, it has to be the KV-2, Tiger? bah...
in 1940 (2 years before the Tiger) the KV2 had 6" of armor and a 152mm gun, just look at that great skyscraper of a turret. That just says tank with a capital T.
It also says Target with a capital T!!!!!!!
Has to be either of the Tigers or the Panther, though I do have a softspot for the Cromwell.
Karl, visiting the Darkside.
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Posted by Anonymous
on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 6:56 AM
PzKpfw III Ausf J
It's simply cute.
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Posted by Anonymous
on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 10:58 PM
My vote: Panther Ausf D, Early A, Late A, G, Jagd, F or Panther II
Here kitty kitty!
Glenn
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Posted by Aaronw
on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 10:43 PM
Oh, come on you guys, it has to be the KV-2, Tiger? bah...
in 1940 (2 years before the Tiger) the KV2 had 6" of armor and a 152mm gun, just look at that great skyscraper of a turret. That just says tank with a capital T.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~pc6m-wkn/Rmm1/Kv2-02-1.jpg
![Tongue [:P]](/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile_tongue.gif)
For runner up I'd have to go with the Cromwell although I've got a soft spot for the M3 Stuart.
The modern stuff is pretty nice looking but for me WW2 armor is the best.
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Posted by Anonymous
on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 6:50 PM
Hmm I would have to go with the A-10... Ohhh wait Best looking tank, not tank buster ok. The one I like is a tiger no clue which one, I think they were later in the war and they had this cool slate/dark gray paint job on them. They gave ya goose bumps tolook at em. Ok I gotta get outta here before I turn inot a treadhead.
-Jeff
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Posted by Anonymous
on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 5:10 PM
Best looking tank; M60, without searchlights and other stuff hanging on. A good kit for the desktop are the Hat kits. There are about 10 parts per tank, you get 2 per kit, very cost effective and few surface details to break off. They have a Jagdpanther, M10, Sherman and Achilles, (a M10 with a 17 pounder).
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Posted by crockett
on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 4:00 PM
I will go with the Panther, and the Walker bulldog
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Posted by Aurora-7
on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 2:08 PM
I say an M26 Pershing. It's got a classic tank and turret look.
Pershing
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Posted by Anonymous
on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 1:08 AM
CharB1 LOL OK seriously, Tiger for me baby.
Modern I'd have to say the Merkava or Abrams.
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I think that the tiger 1 is one of the ugliest......... IMHO
I think the crusader is a nice sleek tank. its my favorite for looks.....
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Posted by Gerarddm
on Saturday, June 19, 2004 9:45 PM
Wow, thanks for all the feedback. I am still leaning toward the Merkava Mk.I, although I must admit the Panther sure looks predatory.
I appreciate the PC commentary, but I am interested in the sculptural apects of machinery- wasn't going to use any markings whatsoever. Anyway I am in a small office, they wouldn't know one nation's tank from another. And BTW, thanks for the tip on the 1/72 Dragon diecasts, that in fact may be a better way to go without my desk looking overly macho with a 1/35 MBT on it.
Gerard>
WA State
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1/700 What-If Railgun Battlecruiser
1/700 Admiralty COURAGEOUS battlecruiser
 
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Posted by J-Hulk
on Saturday, June 19, 2004 11:53 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Larry_Dunn
I've got one model on display on my PC -- it's a Kaiyodo Right Whale from the Aqualand set. |
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Now, that's cool!
But I know if I had that on my desktop here, all my coworkers would be salivating and saying "oishiso-!!" ("That looks delicious!")
Yes, unfortunately, they do still eat whale here...not Right Whales, I'm sure. I think it's only Mink Whales that are legal now.
Hey folks, a great idea for a paperweight would be one of those 1/72 Dragon die-cast tanks. I've got a few (well...five of 'em, to be exact...) around my computer here at home.
~Brian
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, June 18, 2004 8:52 PM
Welcome all newcomers! Enjoy the forum.
Best looking for moi, no order, Churchill, Pershing, JS-3 and Panther G.
I don't like mordern armour, they all look the same to me. I prefer old and funny looking.
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, June 18, 2004 8:32 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk
You're a good guy for thinking about your co-workers' feelings, but I wonder if they really would be offended.
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Quite possible, el Hulkster! I just try to keep my office as antiseptic as possible. I've got one model on display on my PC -- it's a Kaiyodo Right Whale from the Aqualand set.
There isn't a model to be seen anywhere in the bank. Some of the women working here have things on their computers, but they are generally very cute things with scary-large eyes. Men's desks are blank, pretty much. Battle stations, you might say. This is one of those places where the ex-pats work until 1am, and are back in the office at 8. Ah, the beneifts of being gaijin! (Which include getting canned when the economy contracts, of course!)
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For american armor I would go with , the good old sherman, any version , or for modern you just have to love the meanest tank on any field the m1a2 abrams for russian armor you have to love the huge IS 2 , or the t34/85 modern rusky,,,,, go with the t-72, German if tanks only , panther ausf G in late war hard edge camo , if not tanks only I would have to say the marder3 sdkfz139 It would give someone looking at it a chance to look into the works of a gun on tracks , fun kit to build too! Merkava is kool too , what do all those chains do that hang off the turret ? And do you really need 4 machine guns on it ?
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, June 18, 2004 1:22 PM
How about a 1.35th Maus or E100 Paperweight, well it might take up a whole A4 sheet of paper, and you might have to strengthen the table
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Posted by Lufbery
on Friday, June 18, 2004 12:14 PM
To the original poster:
Actually, if you're looking for a paper weight, why not go with a white metal kit? Check out the WWI Rolls-Royce armored car in 1/72 at this page:
http://www.tin-soldier.com/sg/rr1.htm
The link to order it is here:
http://www.tin-soldier.com/cgi-bin/ustorekeeper.pl
Regards,
-Drew
Build what you like; like what you build.
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Posted by wipw
on Friday, June 18, 2004 10:06 AM
WowI A veritable plethora of newbies!! I have lost track of them all. Welcome to you all. It's great to see our knowledge base expand! Summer does wonderful things to modeling and we're glad you've chosen the FSM forum and the darkside to learn and share!
Thanks for being here.
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, June 18, 2004 10:05 AM
| QUOTE: well it is 'The King'. |
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King tiger comes in second for me...
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, June 18, 2004 9:45 AM
The best, the meanest (and the one that broke down the most...probably!) the one I think is cooooool in the Tiger II, well it is 'The King'.
Nice one
Dave
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, June 18, 2004 9:32 AM
You have to think impressive if you haven't driven or worked on one. I drove a M-88 so she's my baby. But for looks I would say WWI Male/Female or the WWI Renault FT-17. And for those politically correct people. You can't offend too many people with them.
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Posted by Panther 44
on Friday, June 18, 2004 9:26 AM
May I join the others in welcoming those new to the board.
Now about the best looking, in no particular order M-60 series, Panthers, and Challengers.
neudog,
Most effective, the best looking. Where's the Corsair?
Regards,
Joe
Just remember, ignorance is no excuse for the law. - Moe
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Posted by J-Hulk
on Friday, June 18, 2004 9:06 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Larry_Dunn
I work at a Japanese bank, and so anything from WWII is completely out -- Allied stuff, of course, but also Axis stuff, as the Japanese are deeply ashamed of, and have repudiated, their fascist past. Not because I am afraid of getting in trouble, mind you, but out of respect for the feelings of my co-workers. |
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Larry, not to contradict you at all ( I completely agree with what you said about Japan repudiating its aggressive past) , but here in my office in Japan, plenty of guys have the little 1/144 WTM JGSDF tanks and helicopters all over their workspaces! (I just have one Type 90 and one Type 74). I've seen plenty of Zeroes, Hayabusas, Raidens, and Hiens, too. You're a good guy for thinking about your co-workers' feelings, but I wonder if they really would be offended.
Of course, there's probably a big difference in how the folks in a Japanese office overseas would feel as compared to those folks in an office here in Japan.
Anyway, to reiterate: best looking tank: JGSDF Type 74!
~Brian
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, June 18, 2004 6:37 AM
tiger 1 for me with the panther a close second
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, June 18, 2004 3:43 AM
WW2 era: Jagdpanther (if this qualifies as a tank that is)
post-WW2: Centurion (with skirts and 105 mm gun please)
current: Merkhava
For a paperweight I probably would choose the Centurion as this seems to be the safest choice politically. I would only do a Jagdpanther without the obvious German markings. I agree with the original poster that the Merkhava looks best but as someone pointed out might be frowned upon by some people. However, in my experience, almost noone recognises AFVs on sight.
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, June 18, 2004 12:44 AM
TIGER 1 TANK!!!!
Gee, that didn't take too long to name...
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Posted by TigerII
on Friday, June 18, 2004 12:35 AM
The first tank I built was the King Tiger w/ Porsche turret. I fell in love with its graceful lines and powerful main gun. I later found out that the Hensche turret King Tiger was more hull protective. My choice always is the King Tiger. Check out my contribution at this link.
Tiger II
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=470&img=DSC00035.jpg
Achtung Panzer!
Colonel General Heinz Guderian
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, June 18, 2004 12:01 AM
Eghad Larry! You just killed the mood in here!
When I hear the word paperweight, i think of a Sherman.
Howdy noobs! Welcome!
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, June 18, 2004 12:00 AM
I have to vote for the Tiger and King Tiger(Porsche turret) . I love the looks of them both
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