Ron Bell Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 This is the first tank designed that took crew comfort into account. The engine bay was separated off from the crew compartment by a bulkhead that kept the heat and exhaust away from them. Designed at the very end of WWI it did not see service in that conflict, but remained a mainstay of the Royal Army for may years afterwards. Matador's resin kit has six or seven main parts and then the smaller detail ones. The tracks are length and link out of resin. The casting was excellent with no warping, bubbles or short shots, but fit was very problematic, many parts needing modification to go where they were suppose to go. When complete, however, it is a great addition to any early armor collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 Looks great Ron! Gotta ask, if you added some side sponsons, it would match the "tank" used in the "Last Crusade" Indiana Jones movie. Any chance they based it on this specific type? GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Bell Posted March 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 Don't think so. I believe they were "inspired" by the what was known as the "Liberty Tank", like this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_Mark_VIII 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Yep, I can see a closer resemblance in that one. Thanks! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 That is sensational Ron! Way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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