RA013- T34 Question (1 Viewer)

lenswerks said:
Chris--

The Panzerfaust is a shaped charge so that its detonation prematurely by hitting the bed frame verses the turret would defeat its concentrated energy from a single point on the armor. That shaped charge will melt anything it front of it for several inches. Sloping armor helps as well.

That's what the guy on the Military Channel told me.

Donnie
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Hey Donnie-

nice resource to have. Let me makes sure I understand what you are saying- by welding the bedframes to the turret and other armor, this essentially pre-detonates the Panzerfaust round causing it to destroy the bedframes and leaving the tank less damaged if not unscathed- am I hearing you correctly?

Thanks,
CC
 
Alex-

nice work- I have those sets as well but need to work up the scenario material. I hope that T34 didn't come rumbling down that road with the knowledge that tower was in the way- otherwise, they may have set themselves up for a painful ambush.

That is such a good Waffen set to have- works on so many sets.

I love how the lighting is a little dark- it really adds to the foreboding of the oncoming Iron Curtain!!
 
The entire diorama is scratch built by the man, Alex. I bought one just like it off of him to use as a display (I had it at the Secacus show Ron, you must have missed it)....................
 
Combat said:
Good to see some love for the Eastern Front. Now we need the best tank of WWII - the JS-2! A real beast.
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Yeah, it's a long time coming- I gotta go with George "The Warrior" Guerriero- the 20mm is probably the better scale for Eastern Front unless you have ample space for a Kursk scene. It just throws me- it's such a favorite time period to wargame but seems to get scant attention from Toy Soldier fans.
 
Looks even better close up,you can almost feel the tension.

Rob
 
I wonder where Andy is going to go with this range?? Will it meet the same fate as the Special Forces Range?? :confused:
 
Capitolron said:
I wonder where Andy is going to go with this range?? Will it meet the same fate as the Special Forces Range?? :confused:
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Yeah, I think that is a good question. It seems like other companies are getting focused on this range and might edge him out.

Ah, the SF line, I will miss those guys :(((((
 
I hope he doesn't phase it out, but the addtion of the new T34 means there is hope for more Eastern Front items. It would be a shame to see the range go by the wayside.......
 
Currahee Chris said:
Hey Donnie-

nice resource to have. Let me makes sure I understand what you are saying- by welding the bedframes to the turret and other armor, this essentially pre-detonates the Panzerfaust round causing it to destroy the bedframes and leaving the tank less damaged if not unscathed- am I hearing you correctly?

Thanks,
CC
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That's correct Chris. If the charge detonated by hitting the turret it would have enough energy to melt a hole through to the compartment spewing molten material inside.

I've read that the use by Russians of common bedsprings as improvised armor is incorrect. The armor was actually mass produced wire mesh frames that look like bed frames and in fact look exactly like the KC T-34 in photos I've seen.

Prior to the use of the mesh or solid plates standing off the hull the Red Army used tank riding infantry extensively for the protection.

Donnie
 
lenswerks said:
Prior to the use of the mesh or solid plates standing off the hull the Red Army used tank riding infantry extensively for the protection.

Donnie
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Ouch! That's gotta smart a bit. Kind of shows where the Russian command had it's priorities.
 
lenswerks said:
Prior to the use of the mesh or solid plates standing off the hull the Red Army used tank riding infantry extensively for the protection.

Donnie
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GAAHAHH- Man alive- them Russians just didn't care!! Guess it just shows how desperate the times were for them!!

The notion of troop riders today is pretty moot- the tanks fly along way too fast for it to be a safe mode of transportation. It was an effective method back in WW2 though I still think if I had been a Tank Commander, I would have kept the grunts on their feet 2-3 meters to the rear of the tanks. They would benefit more from the forward armor protection and the cover of the tank- when we hit open highway though, I'd let 'em hitch a ride.

Thanks for the clarification.

CC
 
if I had been a Tank Commander, I would have kept the grunts on their feet 2-3 meters to the rear of the tanks. They would benefit more from the forward armor protection and the cover of the tank- when we hit open highway though, I'd let 'em hitch a ride.



CC

You really a sweetheart deep inside - arent you ? ;)
 
Capitolron said:
You really a sweetheart deep inside - arent you ? ;)
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Ha!! better than placing them along the sides and all over the tank to deflect Panzerfaust rounds. :D:D

Putting them in the rear with the exhaust- at least they can use me as a mobile pillbox- just hope my driver doesn't accidentally slip into reverse:eek:
 
Currahee Chris said:
Ha!! better than placing them along the sides and all over the tank to deflect Panzerfaust rounds. :D:D

Putting them in the rear with the exhaust- at least they can use me as a mobile pillbox- just hope my driver doesn't accidentally slip into reverse:eek:
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Chris - Where is the love man ???? :rolleyes:
 
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