As the Martian forces conquered more of Britain and their great technological superiority became apparent work on a secret Royal Navy project accelerated. It had to be completed before the Martians reached Newcastle on Tyne! The dock workers laboured day and night and were able to finish this new wonder of industry.
Her Majesty's Land Ship Ogre. A weapon so terrifying that the Navy had briefly considered cancelling it.
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| Side view of the Ogre showing its size compared to a cavalry squadron. |
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| The stern. |
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| Amidships |
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| Aft view |
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| Top down view |
The basic design was that of a protected cruiser of approximately 4,000 tons with armoured belts of 2 to 6 inches.
Armament included 8 long 6 inch guns in two batteries on each side all in armoured turrets and the main fire power provided by its three 9 inch guns in armoured rotating emplacements.
Also included was 4 quick firing 2 pounder guns in turrets on each side of the ship.
4 scout cars were carried to provide a picket line or drive off enemy infantry.
It drove on eight independently powered tracks and carried a crew of 100 sailors as well as provision to transport two infantry companies or cavalry squadrons.
Will this be enough to stop the Martians!
Wonderful model and very imaginative.
ReplyDeleteThank you Peter!
DeleteExcellent bit of kit Ben, kudos! 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks Captain!
DeleteMan, that landship is totally awesome, Ben! I really dig those blue uniforms of the crew, great job! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Skully!
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