What’s interesting (to me at least) is the lighting from below the model. I’d have thought that might have introduced more problems, but by using a translucent sheet of perspex, you get a really nice effect.
Check out Doog’s website for some more pics using his setup, and for technique and general modelling articles.
Date: April 2006
This is a detailed set of images of a Chinese produced Type 59, classified originally as a Medium Tank (in line with the original Soviet T-54/54 lineage of this vehicle), but classed more recently as a Main Battle Tank (MBT). These images complement our earlier series of images of a Chinese vehicle at the Tank Museum of the PLA.
This vehicle was operated by North Viet Nam and captured by troops of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (South Viet Nam) in 1972 and subsequently presented to the Australian Government.
Date: April 2006
This series of images was taken in April 2006 at the Melbourne Tank Museum Auction, Melbourne Australia.
This auction is covered in our article Melbourne Tank Museum Auction – Sale of a Lifetime. Continue reading
Date: April 2006
This series of images was taken in April 2006 at the Melbourne Tank Museum Auction, Melbourne Australia.
This auction is covered in our article Melbourne Tank Museum Auction – Sale of a Lifetime. Continue reading
Date: March 2006
In January 1940, approval was given to commence manufacture in Australia of the British Ordnance QF 25pdr field artillery piece. The first example rolled off the assembly lines in May 1941, a remarkable achievement given the state of the Australian manufacturing base before the war.
As the focus of Australia’s war effort moved from the Mediterranean to the jungles of New Guinea and South East Asia from 1941, the shortcomings of this otherwise excellent weapon in terms of ability to operate away from developed road networks and motor transport accessible terrain were exposed.
Australian industry again responded and developed a lighter, more readily transportable version of the 25pdr which was able to be broken down quickly into air-, jeep- or man- transportable components. This involved modifications to barrel, recoil / recuperator and mount.
Further info and contemporary pics can be found in the Wikipedia entry. Continue reading
Date: May 2006
This nicely preserved example was manufactured in 1941 in South Australia.
Date: March 2006
Alas this museum is no more, with the exhibits to be relocated to a new facility at Puckapunyal Victoria (eventually).
But in the meantime, we’ve got some useful pics to share. Continue reading
Date: March 2006
Alas this museum is no more, with the exhibits to be relocated to a new facility at Puckapunyal Victoria (eventually).
But in the meantime, we’ve got some useful pics to share.
This particular gun is an Australian-made example produced during World War II. Continue reading
Date: March 2006
Alas this museum is no more, with the exhibits to be relocated to a new facility at Puckapunyal Victoria (eventually).
But in the meantime, we’ve got some useful pics to share.
This particular gun is an Australian-made example produced during World War II. Continue reading
Date: March 2006
Alas this museum is no more, with the exhibits to be relocated to a new facility at Puckapunyal Victoria (eventually).
But in the meantime, we’ve got some useful pics to share.
This particular set is of interest as the gun was displayed without the gunshield, affording unobstructed views of the gun mount.
This is an Australian-made example produced during World War II.