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An Italian M13/40 encounters a KV1c on the Eastern Front, 1942.

This took me about six hours all told, all in PSCS1.

I used lots of references for the AFVs but found out the KV1c didn't always have the same gun-mantlet!? So, half-way through working on the KV1 turret I found that little nugget out.

I'm really quite chuffed with this, C&C is encouraged though! :D

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:iconwolfbrother16:
the KV would scared the crap out of me if i was in the Italian tank
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*StugMeister Dec 24, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Agreed. Most Russian tanks easily outclassed the poor Italians. Plus the Romanians and Hungarians too!
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:iconhistory-nerd:
So true, hopelessly outclassed...
Too bad the tanks the ARMIR had there were even less powerful than the M13, so they should have stayed home. Why bother sending more than 200,000 men halfway across Europe if you can't even equip them properly so they at least have a chance?
Btw, very nice pic! I stand in awe of your technical prowess!
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*StugMeister Nov 14, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Thanks for the big thumbs up sir. :)

Agreed on the state of Italian armour. Mussolini's eagerness to impress his German allies sent the Italians to war far too early. The mechanisation of their army was impressive in the 1930s but unfortunately they did it far too early, swamping their ranks with useless tankettes.

Saying that, I did manage to take out a KV1 in Combat Mission with an M13 - well quite a few. I did need to get the KV to turn around to get a few rear shots. :lol:
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:iconhistory-nerd:
The only thing to do if you're outgunned... pray and try to flank them.

Exactly what is the meaning of the inscription on the turret's side?
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*StugMeister Nov 23, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Flanking is the only option.

As for the inscription? If you'd asked me back in 2008 I could have told you - totally forgotten now! Mind you, it's likely to be something along the lines of "For the Motherland" or some variation of that. :)
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~Medjugore Jul 4, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
Cheers for yourself devoting so much time in this kickass artwork!
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*StugMeister Jul 4, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
No problem - I enjoyed it! :)
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:iconcatdude01:
Hi, wonderful work. What I really love is the Carro Armato m13/40. While the KV1 is mostly greenish colors, the M13/40 have a lot of elements and details that make it more richers to the eye. Keep it up buddy! =0)

Cheers from Puerto Rico.

Pedro.
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*StugMeister Jun 5, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Hi Pedro, thanks for the thumbs up mate! :D
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