How come I see these only now? A whole modeling section on WoT russian site

As it seems there is a whole section full with printable models on the russian WOT site. The BT-2 is only the newest addition, not the first of the line. There are about 20 models with some of the more iconic ones like Maus, T-34/76, Panzer IV etc. and some others.


http://worldoftanks.ru/ru/media/10/


There is even a Ratte in there http://worldoftanks.ru/ru/media/10/ratte-paper-tank/

Not sure what's the scale though. Its tempting to try and make it, though its likely the cost to color print the pdf will make it almost equal to a Revell plastic model tank, so its not that cheap.

The first model was uploaded in 2012, this whole thing has been going on for 1 year by now. That brings the natural question - why its only on RU server? 1 year later, could they not find a brain damaged monkey to make a minor adjustment to the EU media section and translate the model sheets from russian to english?!

I mean really? No one in WoT EU can be bothered to do it? I've generally kept away from bashing WG-EU's team, but this one steals the cake for me. Its a nice, wonderful idea, that can help the game popularity a lot.

Endless war trailer

Wargaming launched another CGI trailer for World of tanks. Maybe the population growth of WoT has dropped a bit? Not enough super peshings around here?(which will be removed from store by the way)

Second version of 8.6 test is up by the way. I doubt there will be a 3rd so patch day will be probably next week. I'd say stock up on gold shells people - HEAT and APCR WILL get more expensive for a number of tanks. It will hurt your credit income a lot. For some tanks using prem shells for silver will actually kill any chance for profit if you shoot more than 1-2...True there are things that might help - the increased income for high tiers and the so called "missions" might make using prem ammo more valuable...however let's buy cheap NOW rather than be sorry later.

World of tanks 8.6 test - more changed models.

 Apart from the ones listed previously - here are a few more changed models for 8.6

First one is the SU 14. It gets eh...thinner but taller. I guess it will be slightly smaller target than a barn. Oh who are we kidding its still the size of a bus. Considering that accuracy of all tanks is greatly improved, you might as well slap a "Hit me" sign on it.

A very nearly cosmetic change on the Su 18. Why I'm saying very nearly? Well it could result in better horizontal gun traverse. I'm not sure, could someone who doesn't have to wait for hours check and confirm this?

Finally a definitively cosmetic only change on the Su-26. I doubt anyone would have noticed if not for the patch notes.

Hmmm I wonder what's in store for 9.0 if its supposed to be even bigger than 8.6? Time will tell...as usual.

World of tanks patch 8.6 - changed tank models

A number of tanks in world of tanks 8.6 will look slightly, or in some cases quite differently.


In some cases changes are minor - in some they could be quite crucial. First comes E-100 - turret is moved forward a bit.

Matilda black prince gets a smaller turret with greater gun depression. A buff to it through and through. No one ever said no to greater gun depression.

AMX 50-B gets slightly smaller as a whole. Not much but it might save you from a few shots.

 Very minor difference in the Su85B - the gun shield.

 Now leopard is another deal - we get a new model of it. Oh well, can't be all roses right?

Finally - Super pershing. A slight change in the front welded armor - the angle is reduced a bit. This will make it less effective, but on the other hand with all the penetration and HEAT/APCR shells nerfs, its debatable exactly how much will its effectiveness be reduced or if at all.

It seems things are not what they seem to be with artillery by the way...Still, plenty of time - Patch will be in testing for at least a week.