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Vader’s Model Desk: British A34 “Comet” Cruiser Tank
Posted on 3/16/25 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 3/16/25 at 5:57 pm
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The Comet tank or Tank, Cruiser, Comet I (A34) was a British cruiser tank that first saw use near the end of the Second World War, during the Western Allied invasion of Germany. The Comet was developed from the earlier Cromwell tank with a lower profile, partly-cast turret which mounted the new 77 mm HV gun. This was a smaller version of the 17 pdr anti-tank gun firing the same 76.2 mm (3") projectiles, albeit with a lighter charge, and was effective against late-war German tanks, including the Panther and Tiger.
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Tamiya 1/35 scale A34 “Comet” Cruiser Tank
11th Armoured Div.
Germany, Spring 1945
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Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:03 pm to Darth_Vader
Great job! Always like to see your craftsmanship.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:12 pm to Darth_Vader
Might be your best yet. Love the dustiness of it. Fantastic job with the weathering. Even the tank crew looks damn good. What paints do you use? Tamiya? Vallejo? I was always partial to Tamiya, but I like thinned Vallejo paints for panel lines and weathering effects.
This post was edited on 3/16/25 at 6:14 pm
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:14 pm to Darth_Vader
Damn Darth, this one has entered into your top tier already already. Phenomenal.
Ever think about trying any of the WW1 awkward death traps they called tanks? Those would be some fun ones.
Eta: Shoutout to the unseen figurine running that 7.92 Besa downstairs.
Did they typically have two? Is that the secondary door?
Ever think about trying any of the WW1 awkward death traps they called tanks? Those would be some fun ones.
Eta: Shoutout to the unseen figurine running that 7.92 Besa downstairs.
Did they typically have two? Is that the secondary door?
This post was edited on 3/16/25 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:15 pm to MD333
Thanks. Glad you like it.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:15 pm to Darth_Vader
Today I learned “celerity” means “swiftness of action.”
Very good job, as usual.
Very good job, as usual.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:17 pm to Drank
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Ever think about trying any of the WW1 awkward death traps they called tanks? Those would be some fun ones.
If got one WWI era tank in my stash. It’s a Meng 1/35 scale French FT-17…
I’ll get around to it at some point.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:18 pm to BobABooey
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Today I learned “celerity” means “swiftness of action.”
I had to look it up too. The British had some weird nicknames for their tanks and planes.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:18 pm to Darth_Vader
That tank looks like a piece of shite. It’s no wonder the Brits lost WWII
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:23 pm to HeadCall
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That tank looks like a piece of shite.
I did my best.
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It’s no wonder the Brits lost WWII
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:36 pm to Darth_Vader
I this in my head when I see these threads 
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:39 pm to Darth_Vader
Sorry old bean, the images aren’t loading on my phone again.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:40 pm to HooDooWitch
If I caught anyone trying to play with my models I’d lose my mind. They’re strictly for display only.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:44 pm to Darth_Vader
Great job. I always enjoy your models, WW II history buff myself.
Question, why are there so many downvotes to your posts. It would seem that if you have no interest in WW II history, just ignore.
Did you get the last P 51 Revell model at Ben Franklin 5 and 10 70 years ago and people are still pissed?
Question, why are there so many downvotes to your posts. It would seem that if you have no interest in WW II history, just ignore.
Did you get the last P 51 Revell model at Ben Franklin 5 and 10 70 years ago and people are still pissed?
This post was edited on 3/16/25 at 6:46 pm
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:46 pm to dietcoke7
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Great job. I always enjoy your models, WW II history buff myself.
Thanks! Glad you like it.
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Question, why are there so many downvotes to your posts. It would seem that if you have no interest in WW II history, just ignore
For some reason I seem to trigger a small subset of people here. Funny, they never have the guts to come out and identify themselves. I like that I bother them. Haters gonna hate.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:49 pm to Darth_Vader
Your work is great. I just enjoy making fun of the British
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:49 pm to Darth_Vader
this one is probably the coolest looking British tank they had. Good job buddy
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:51 pm to Drank
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Ever think about trying any of the WW1 awkward death traps they called tanks?
I second the motion.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 6:58 pm to HeadCall
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Your work is great. I just enjoy making fun of the British
They really did have some issues with tanks. But, early on in the war in North Africa, until the Germans introduced the long barreled Pzkpfw IV, the British Matilda was better than anything the Germans or Italians had…
And later on, the Churchill was a tough nut to crack for even the Panther and Tiger…
But it was ugly as hell. Its downside though is it could not mount the 17 pounder gun. So while it could take a beating, its punch was limited.
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