Topic: Steamtank conversion project....building Leonardo's tank

[King]

So, last week I was tinkering with the idea of imitating one of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions, the 360 degrees tank.  I already have both the old and the new steam tank from GW but I wanted something more creative and less steampunk.  Some of you might not like the idea at all, but here I present to you what I have been up to these last days.  Enjoy!

This is the concept sketch by Leonardo himself
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jeffreyking_0/carroarmato80KB.jpg

Than a computer generated version of it
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jeffreyking_0/205_bb1030_01carrarmato.jpg

and finally.... the card and aluminium sheet version of I buildt myself

(the base)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jeffreyking_0/picture004.jpg

(the top)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jeffreyking_0/picture006.jpg

(all together after putting on some armour and weapons)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jeffreyking_0/picture054-3.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jeffreyking_0/picture0060.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jeffreyking_0/picture0094.jpg

It is still not ready yet because I have been somewhat occupied lately, but I hope to show you the end result soon enough.  As usual comments and critique are welcome.

[Alexander de Wissont]

When I read the title, I thought you gonna show us a stank based on the da Miragliano artwork that used to be (still is? ) o n GW's site. But that's such a better idea. 
Just a critique:
I think the top is to high, but that's only my opinion.

[warhammerlord_soth]

I agree with previous comment, but commend you for the sheer idea.. might steal it..

[Starspawn]

It looks like a lampshade.

Needs to be lower, it was probably thought to be in a gradient cannonballs would slide off (like old fortifications were built slightly sloped and or straight depending on how you wanted to protect against cannons) and with such a steep top cannonballs would go straight through instead of over...

[King]

Yes it seems you are right.I did not notice it at first myself because in real life it doesn't look so high. I think I will have to cut a smaller circle and do a new top from that.  This time though I will cut it all from aluminium sheets because they are better for painting on 

[King]

Ok I have listened to the critiques and I have lowered the roof.I still need to put on some extra armour on it and also put on the hatch at the top. Please tell me what you think.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jeffreyking_0/picture056-3.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jeffreyking_0/picture055-3.jpg

[warhammerlord_soth]

Great idea, great execution.

Could do with some more cannons.....