| artbraune | 22 Jan 2013 3:06 p.m. PST |
From John Bear Ross's blog ( link ) : I've managed to knock out a heavy tank for Khurasan, do some extensive reworks for Critical Mass, and a beautifully modular new vehicle for Rebel. I'm on fire! Way cool… |
 javelin98  | 22 Jan 2013 3:41 p.m. PST |
JBR is like unto a digitally-gifted demigod. I'm always interested to see his new stuff. |
Chef Lackey Rich  | 22 Jan 2013 4:06 p.m. PST |
Ravenstar's making some beauties too, and Brigade Models has an absolute flood of 15mm stuff coming this year. 2013 should be great for 15mm gamers. |
| darthfozzywig | 22 Jan 2013 4:11 p.m. PST |
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| Moqawama | 22 Jan 2013 5:01 p.m. PST |
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| darthfozzywig | 22 Jan 2013 6:14 p.m. PST |
Ravenstar does 15mm? I've only seen his starships (which I have, and are great), so I've been missing out. |
| wminsing | 22 Jan 2013 7:25 p.m. PST |
JBR probably can't post them until he gets permission from the folks who bought the designs….. -Will |
| John Bear Ross | 22 Jan 2013 8:32 p.m. PST |
True. I would hate to be a pic tease. I will seek permission to let a few things out. Best,
JBR |
| darthfozzywig | 22 Jan 2013 9:14 p.m. PST |
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| John Bear Ross | 22 Jan 2013 11:28 p.m. PST |
Just so you know, all three Karkpanzers (yes, even the heavy) have been prototyped by yours truly. It was a long process, and my scheduling troubles are completely to blame. Things seem to be back on track, now, (yes, a tank pun) and I think I can go ahead and start showing you a few things. Here's the Karkpanzer Leicht (Light), Work In Progress part 1. link Best,
JBT |
| keeper Nilbog | 23 Jan 2013 2:50 a.m. PST |
Any news on the next wave of Kark is GOOD news |
| darthfozzywig | 23 Jan 2013 9:47 a.m. PST |
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| Logain | 23 Jan 2013 12:42 p.m. PST |
Ravenstar does some REALLY nice 15mm sci-fi. |
| John Bear Ross | 25 Jan 2013 3:05 a.m. PST |
Here's part two of the Karkpanzer Light build.
link Best,
JBR |
| Moqawama | 25 Jan 2013 3:24 a.m. PST |
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| (Jake Collins of NZ 2) | 25 Jan 2013 3:14 p.m. PST |
Given the size of the bore of the gun, compared to the size of the chassis, I'd think this vehicle would run out of ammo pretty darn fast. Can't have much room for those big shells. Of course, maybe if fires handwavium that takes up no space. |
| John Bear Ross | 26 Jan 2013 11:02 a.m. PST |
There's always the case for external "blow-away" ammo storage. Or, projectiles and propellant could be store separately. I remember a David Drake story where the projectiles were loaded into the breech, and then liquid propellant flooded into the chamber, and was detonated. Always thought that was neat. Anyway, that's neither here nor there. That barrel is a placeholder. Final bore will be skinnier, but not by much. On the other hand, when it comes to weaponry in sci-fi minis, bigger is usually better, since bigger casts more consistently, and doesn't twist and turn like a wet noodle during shipping and transport ;) Best,
JBR |
| BlackWidowPilot | 26 Jan 2013 12:46 p.m. PST |
Don't need physical ammo storage with a particle cannon…
Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
metal-express.net
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| John Bear Ross | 26 Jan 2013 2:11 p.m. PST |
Part three is up.
link Best,
JBR |
| Lion in the Stars | 26 Jan 2013 2:59 p.m. PST |
Don't need physical ammo storage with a particle cannon… But you do with a powergun! Been monkeying around with the Ghost drones from Macross Frontier… in 1/72 scale, 2x 75mm, and 4x or 6x .50cal. In 1/100 with the same model, 2x 10cm powerguns and 4x or 6x 2cm powerguns. Incoming! |
| John Bear Ross | 27 Jan 2013 12:50 p.m. PST |
And, here's the fourth and final iteration of the KarkPanzer Light work in progress series. Here's the link to the post. link Here's the alt-WW2 version…
Here's the futuristic MDMS-upgraded version…
And here's the total parts breakdown.
Enjoy! Best,
JBR |
| AWuuuu | 27 Jan 2013 3:35 p.m. PST |
I would prefer something shorter and bulkier as an anti tank future gun.
But its nice model. I like minigun best but ammo storage would be a real problem.
Maybe laser minigun ? |
| John Bear Ross | 27 Jan 2013 3:47 p.m. PST |
Jon handles the fluff. I just arrange electrons. I'm sure it will make sense ;) Here's some comparison shots of the MDMS version next to a Red Lightning and Cane Toad.
Best,
JBR |
| Splod89 | 27 Jan 2013 6:59 p.m. PST |
Hmm, kinda col. It's the Canetoad I'm most excited for however. |
| Dragon Gunner | 27 Jan 2013 8:18 p.m. PST |
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 MrHarold  | 27 Jan 2013 8:30 p.m. PST |
That'll be great to harass my opponents heavy mechs! |
| John Bear Ross | 28 Jan 2013 5:51 a.m. PST |
So, we call it the RUM-V system… link Best,
JBR |
| MrHarold | 28 Jan 2013 6:52 a.m. PST |
So, we call it the RUM-V system…link Best,
JBR You're a crazy man John Bear Ross! Setting out to change the whole 15mm vehicle landscape! CRAZY I TELL YOU! 
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| John Bear Ross | 28 Jan 2013 7:41 a.m. PST |
Dogs and cats living together…Mass Hysteria! ;) Best,
JBR |
