Hi all. First time on this forum but hope that I might find some info here. I've been toying for some time with the idea of making a scale model of a Mk V**, but one with the bridging equipment on from 1919. However other than some rather distant pics its hard to find anything with much detail. Does anyone have info I can make use of, or point me the right way? I've been in touch with Bovington but again pics are all from some distance away, and have written to the RE museum but no reply as yet.
The idea is to start with one of the Emhar kits (or two even) as a bass and convert from there. Well its an idea Thanks Ian.
Welcome! I took some photos last summer from Bovington, and there are front and rear views of it (my favourite tank!). http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=63528&p=3&topicID=37493681 Good luck with your project Hugh
...The idea is to start with one of the Emhar kits (or two even) as a bass and convert from there. Well its an idea Thanks Ian.
2 part answer to cover different scales:
1/72) I think if you were going to build a Mk V or even a Mk V*, the Emhar Mk IV might be a workable start but the outline of the Mk V** is a lot more angular than the Mk V*. The cab front would need a bit of work to correct to Mk V standard. In short, about the only useful components would be the female sponsons. The male ones need a bit of corrective surgery.
1/35) Using the Mk V from Emhar would give you the cab, fuel tank, and sponsons but the body shape would be wrong so would entail a lot of scratchbuilding of the sides.
I thought Emhar did a Mark V Hermaphrodite in 1:35 , thats the scale I like. I am sure I've seen one on ebay. The V* and ** were elongated versions by 6' I think so I hope i can just cut and lengthen the body. Think the horns might be more rounded, not sure yet for certain. Side engine grills i know were omitted on the V** Also need to look at wider tracks. If they dont do a Mk V then that will def make things tricky as mods ar eone thing but a full blown scratch build is a lot to take on.
Cheers Ian.
Edit : sorry just seen you did say there is an Emhar V. I didnt realise the hull was that different, might need a rethink then
-- Edited by T140 on Tuesday 18th of January 2011 02:15:21 PM
IIRC, a Mk V Composite (Hermaphrodite) was done by a company called Interus.
I've got an article on converting the 1/35 Emhar MkIV to a V*, if that's any good to you.
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Hi, If you go to panzershop of poland on the internet, you will find that they do a conversion set for the mk5*& 5** in 1/35th which is made for the Emhar kit.
Struth, I found it, the Panzershop one, but US$110 and no pics to see what you are getting. I'll mail them and see if they have a pic of the contents or the kit made up showing the conversion parts.
-- Edited by T140 on Tuesday 18th of January 2011 08:59:18 PM
The V* was just a lengthened V, but the V** was purpose-built and very different. I can see a V* being made from Emhar's V kit, but I think I agree with Mark about the V**; only the track tensioners look similar!
There is an article on scratchbuilding a Mark V* bridging tank in the AMMS Brisbane newsletter for Jan 2011 (http://www.ammsbrisbane.com/newsletter.htm). May be of some help with the bridge.
Thanks Charlie, that is indeed very useful for the briddge itself. Had a quick glance over the article and it does seem to be slightly out on its info based on what the 2 museums have told me. The idea may have been cooked up in 1918 but the experiments with the 2 designs were definately in 1919 and after the war, neither one actually seeing action in the field. Also both were on V** and not the V*. However thats getting picky and I can see why someone would go for the V* as it makes sense to use an available model. I hadn't realised how different the V** was until i started looking in to this project. The article is useful though as i say in terms of the bridge so thanks for posting the link, very much apprecaited.
Cheers Ian.
-- Edited by T140 on Friday 21st of January 2011 06:57:27 PM
Welcome! I took some photos last summer from Bovington, and there are front and rear views of it (my favourite tank!). http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=63528&p=3&topicID=37493681 Good luck with your project Hugh
Hi Hugh. A question for you please, or anyone who knows of course. On your pics number 4 the rear of the V** shows a long central rod that has an adjuster on the end, but I can work out what its for. Wondered if you knew. Obviousy not track adjustment being central and I can't think what else would need something that chunky, unless its a remnant from its bridging / mine rolling days ?
Just been working out some of the main dimensions for the model at 1:35 scale. Hadn't realise how big it will be. The overall length of the tank is 282mm and the bridge stuck on the front probably about that again !!! Bigger shelf needed ...........
James, with reference to your post of Jan 2011, could I please have a copy of the article converting the Emhar 1/35 Mk IV kit?
Ooh. I'll have to try and remember where it is - i.e. which magazine and which house. Bear with me. Could be a little while.
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A conversion kit to turn an Emhar Mk V into a V** (two star!)? Surely not, as far as I can tell the front track profile is different from the tanks Mks I-V*. If I'm not mistaken, the downward slope of the track below the front track horn is at a steeper angle , with a sharper radius curve into the ground contact patch. If this is so, you could not accurately convert the Mk I-V hull profile to represent the V**.
