One Gun Done by the Duke

[Duke Maddog]

Hey all, as mentioned in my Maddog Manufacturing thread my Russian Army took deliver of this Self Propelled Artillery piece:

Here is the 2S35 "Koalitziya". It is the 1/72 scale Zvezda kit:

Look how high this puppy elevates!

This is one of six models I finished today. The other five can be seen in the Aircraft and Ships Forums


Thanks all for looking in, comments are welcome.

 

[paddy]

I wonder when a tank becomes a self propelled artillery piece ? I always though it was the addition of a traversing turret but obviously not ?

 

[Tojo72]

Very nice Duke,that's some dangerous looking beast.

Paddy,it might simply have to do with how it's used or designated.I just finished up my Paladin it also has a rotating turret.They obviously don't have the speed,maneuverability,and protection to engage in tank to tank combat.They may look like big tanks,but they are not build for that role

 

[Duke Maddog]

I wonder when a tank becomes a self propelled artillery piece ? I always though it was the addition of a traversing turret but obviously not ?

Paddy, Tony hit it spot on. These guns are too big to engage in tank vs tank combat because their turret is slower in traverse and they don't have the sophisticated aiming system for direct fire as is found on tanks. The gun itself is meant for larger shells that don't have a flat trajectory like the HEAT and SABOT rounds of a tank. They are designed to put the hurt down range while being far away from the FEBA. However, if enemy tanks do break through before they can scoot; I'm sure the crews would be firing those big guns directly at the enemy in hopes of hitting one!

Tony, thanks! That long gun sure does make it look dangerous!

 

[iambrb]

Some Russkie said, in heavy Slavic accent, DIMITRI, NEED LONGER BARREL”

 

[Duke Maddog]

It would not surprise me Bruce!

 

[Frank]

What a beast.
Great work

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thank you Frank! I think this completes every Russian self propelled gun offered by small scale companies now.

 

[Brokeneagle]

My that's a big one! ........and the collection is complete.

 

[mustang1989]

That's a good sized gun on that beast. I was in field artillery for around 6 years and spent alot of time with the M109. It's amazing how a gun can lob a shell 25+ miles with a good degree of accuracy. Especially if you've got a good FDC.

Good looking tracked vehicle Mark!!

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thank you Ian! Yes, it feels great to complete a series.

Thank you Joe! I love hearing stories from people who've experienced things related to the models I build. Thank you again for the compliment!