Rare picture of a VK4502(P)
04-01-2011, 02:00 AM
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Rare picture of a VK4502(P)
Surfing the internet I have found this picture of a rare experimental tank. I saw that in World of Tanks only, until now.
That would be a cool build !
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That would be a cool build !
04-01-2011, 05:20 AM
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RE: Rare picture of a VK4502(P)
Looks to be a doctored pic. you can tell at the turret/upper hull line. The Jagdpanther II was along those lines as well but with a fixed
fighting compartment.
fighting compartment.
06-13-2011, 07:29 AM
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RE: Rare picture of a VK4502(P)
That is a FAKE picture. The original picture is pretty unique though since it shows the Bergepanther mit aufgezetstem Panzer IV turm which was a one-off vehicle serving in Schwere Panzerjägerabteiling 653. They welded the turret of the Panzer IV on a Bergepanther chassis, so it could not turn. The vehicle served as a command vehicle.
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06-13-2011, 08:20 AM
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RE: Rare picture of a VK4502(P)
Of course it was a fake (note the publishing date) 
The original picture was very interesting, however, because the photoshopped vehicle is a Porsche Tiger
BTW I didn't know the Pz IV turret was welded: I tought it was fully operational. Thanks for infos.
The original picture was very interesting, however, because the photoshopped vehicle is a Porsche Tiger
BTW I didn't know the Pz IV turret was welded: I tought it was fully operational. Thanks for infos.
06-13-2011, 12:52 PM
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RE: Rare picture of a VK4502(P)
Ha, ok, you knew it was fake. Hehehe. ;-) Just want to prevent fellow armor lovers getting trapped in these fake pictures. There's some more out there, with a Panther F, a Rammtiger, etc.
The SPzAbt 653 had a whole bunch of special vehicles. For instance they had T-34 with a Flak Vierling with armor shield. There's a great book on this Abteilung. If you are interested in German armor and some of these oddities I can strongly recommend you the book.
Many greetings from Belgium!
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The SPzAbt 653 had a whole bunch of special vehicles. For instance they had T-34 with a Flak Vierling with armor shield. There's a great book on this Abteilung. If you are interested in German armor and some of these oddities I can strongly recommend you the book.
Many greetings from Belgium!
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06-18-2011, 12:12 PM
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RE: Rare picture of a VK4502(P)
Ok, did, you know they have this unit in World of tanks the video game(rear turret type). Its Pretty cool, and nothing like a Panzer 2 tank detroyer without a fixed gun(plus much bigger)
08-07-2011, 12:08 PM
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I will look for that book, thank you. Special vehicles are always interesting.
I will look for that book, thank you. Special vehicles are always interesting.
being built by one of our forum members "Littletrev"
08-08-2011, 01:18 AM
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RE: Rare picture of a VK4502(P)
1/16th geschutzwagen bunker buster it sure is borealis and what an amazing beast this is going to be
all this from someone who is a novice
all this from someone who is a novice
08-08-2011, 02:50 AM
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A real monster.
It's nice to see how WoT gave so much impulse to scratchbuilding unusual and prototype tanks!
A real monster.
It's nice to see how WoT gave so much impulse to scratchbuilding unusual and prototype tanks!
08-08-2011, 11:47 AM
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Surfing the internet I have found this picture of a rare experimental tank. I saw that in World of Tanks only, until now.
That would be a cool build !
Surfing the internet I have found this picture of a rare experimental tank. I saw that in World of Tanks only, until now.
That would be a cool build !
Got it in my plans!
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10565170/tm.htm
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