So I decided on making an scratchbuilt M1 Abrams at 1/57 scale. (for comparison, the flash suppressor on a lasgun measures 2mm in diameter) I guess a realistically scaled gun barrel didn't have the girth to compensate for the shortcomings of the original Leman Russ model kit designer. A 120mm diameter barrel, should, to scale, measure about 2.5mm in diameter. (I suppose since the M1A1 Abrams and the Leopard 2's main guns are 120mm smoothbores, it's fashionable to give the Leman Russ have the same type of gun) On the model, the bore diameter of the Leman Russ' battlecannon is 7mm, which scales up to 343mm, which is comparable to a World War I Battleship's main battery! Now that's impressive. Not exactly the same, but well within the margins of error.Īs an aside I will note that the battlecannon is described as a "120mm smoothbore main gun," which is enough to make you laugh out loud. These measurements give me a range of scales from 1/59 to 1/62. Height: 75mm (Note: depending on what hatch you choose, this measurement is less straightforward then the others) Hull Width: 78mm (not including sponsons) Hull Length: 114mm (not including gun barrels and/or dozer blade) I took some measurements of one of my Leman Russes, and got the following values: In addition to some random Some key dimensions are: 1/35 scale just looks too big.and I've heard 1/56 scale is too small. Image from White Dwarf Issue 294, July 2004, p88. Joined: 3 12:04:51 Online Filter Thread Direct Link This Post Looking for some WW2 tanks to convert to Leman Russes.
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