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Takom Ratte ala Bismarck
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 06:12 AM UTC
I didn't know wether to put this in armorama or her so I posted it both places to be safe.
Here's a build video and some completed pictures of the ratte I just finished. I wanted to make it look more like a battleship, so I painted it in the Bismarck camo scheme. On a side note, could the ratte have been used as an amphibious vehicle to support the potential 1946 landings on England if things turned out differently? It would be cool to see one of these roll up on dover
Also, could it have been used in a roll such as a monitor like the HMS Abercrombie if it could float?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRlXGjvRiKg













remember to watch the video for a short build review
TimReynaga
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 07:25 AM UTC
This thing is crazy cool! Good use of the old Gneisenau turret.

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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 08:05 AM UTC
Very interesting concept! Nothing wrong with a little what if crossover!! Well done!
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Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 12:38 AM UTC
Hi Conrad,

Fascinating beast, thanks for sharing.

Si
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Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 03:20 AM UTC
Conrad,

That's a pretty cool concept.

Thanks for sharing

Dave
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Posted: Saturday, April 01, 2017 - 04:09 AM UTC
Thanks guys
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