Atomic Cannon
- Scale:
- 1:32
- Status:
- Completed
- Started:
- October 1, 2016
- Completed:
- December 30, 2016
- Time spent:
- 50 hours
I also want to add a name to the cannon. The units in Germany all had names on their guns. This one will be Bugs Bunny from B Company.
Project inventory
Full kits
M-65
Atomic Cannon 280mm Gun with 50 Ton Transporters Renwal Blueprint Models / SSP Revell/Renwal 1:32
85-7811 2011 New box Multi-topic (3)/search.php?q=*&fkMATEID[]=17812&showast=no&fkWORKBENCH[]=WB17812&page=projects&project=24604
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The Drama
1:32
Finished and on display. Only my desk at work is big enough for it.
Project: Atomic Cannon
Comments
1 12 November 2016, 05:08
Robert FuquaNice work on this massive kit! When my father was in the Army in the late 50's / early 60's, he was one of the Heavy Vehicle Operators that drove the tow tractors moving this thing all over Germany during the Cold War. You've inspired me to put all my other modeling projects on hold and build one in his honor (he passed away in July). It's rare to see anyone taking on this beast of a kit. Thanks for sharing! I just ordered one online. 🙂
5 October 2020, 18:41
Steven Van DyckNice choice, Chris. I built the kit myself and I know it takes a lot of space. Interesting to see it out of the box, because I totally tore it apart... Did you build a lot of artillery since?
7 October 2020, 16:32
Chris VandegriftThanks Steve. No artillery yet. I did pick up the long tom tho.probably a winter build this year ????
8 October 2020, 02:40
Chris VandegriftRobert did he ever get that monster stuck? There's some tight spots in Europe! I met one of the communication officers at an event our club held at the local VFW. He had some great stories. My favorite was fire it, jump in your foxhole, wait for the blast to pass and fire again haha.
8 October 2020, 02:48
Robert FuquaYeah he's said it was easy to get the tractor stuck or jack knifed due to the irregular drivability of the thing. Most people don't even know this thing ever existed!
8 October 2020, 14:55