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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · 1h

Its an essential part of its serpentine locomotion!

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · 1d

Most shipheads stand upright in a human-like posture, but when designing an aircraft carrier shiphead this can be a challenge. The Graf Zeppelin used a stooped configuration first developed for the Panzerblitzechse II to increase its launch deck length.

The Graf Zeppelin, A Jethead carrying Shiphead from Tankhead artbook by Emerson Tung and Tim popelier

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · 1d

Its also worth noting that Shipheads can only operate on land for a limited amount of time before their systems overheat or give in to other types of attrition. But for a ship, that "short hop out of the water" is still a tremendous advantage.

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · 1d

The 2nd print run of TANKHEAD will be shipping out within the next few weeks from Udon, and we're really excited for you to get your hands on them. Thank you again so much to those who have preordered, we really appreciate your support and patience!

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · 1d

Most shipheads stand upright in a human-like posture, but when designing an aircraft carrier shiphead this can be a challenge. The Graf Zeppelin used a stooped configuration first developed for the Panzerblitzechse II to increase its launch deck length.

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you RRR! and yeah we are working on more. In multiple flavors!

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you!

TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · 8d

The 2nd print run of TANKHEAD will be shipping out within the next few weeks, and we're really excited for you to get your hands on them. Thank you again so much to those who have preordered, we really appreciate your support and patience!

Tankhead Mechanical Encyclopedia Artbook cover, by Emerson Tung and Tim Popelier.

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · 8d

The Alliance was always on the cutting edge of air combat. From the "pigeon" bomber which was a bit too ambitious for its time, they moved on to some of the most iconic and effective Jetheads of the Neverwar.

BX1 Pigeon bomber from Tankhead by Emerson Tung and Tim Popelier

P40 warhawk Jethead from Tankhead by Emerson Tung and Tim Popelier

B24 Liberator Jethead from Tankhead by Emerson Tung and Tim Popelier

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Emerson Tung @emersontung.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Hirotada was a Type 00 unit modified for commander use. I thought it would be cool for the communication equipments to mirror Sengoku era props like the war fan and sashimono banner.
#tankhead #tankheadmecha

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 22

That's what air cover is for, so your giant silly war machine doesn't only eat up all your funds but tie up half your air force as well!

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 21

The 2nd print of TANKHEAD Deluxe Edition is available for pre-order now from the UDON Entertainment Store!

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 21

The Type 00/A2 is often lauded as the most effective amphibious tankhead of the Neverwar. Some historians have also speculated that its hollow floatation pontoons effectively functioned as spaced armor, protecting it from HEAT projectiles when they were introduced late in the war

Tankhead type 00/A2 Urashimataro, amphibious light bipedal mech

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 19

They are a blast.

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 19

It was severely understaffed when deployed but estimates go up to 60 crew members if all essential positions are filled with another 500 dedicated support and maintenance staff required for operation.

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 19

2nd print of TANKHEAD Deluxe Edition is available for pre-order now from the UDON Entertainment Store!

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 19

The biggest bipedal land tankhead ever created: The Laufkreuzer P.1000 Ratte, a true monster of the battlefield!

The Ratte, a gigantic bipedal war robot from Tankhead

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Emerson Tung @emersontung.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thomas the Tankhead. I was cursed by a vision of this abomination after seeing @pirostar.bsky.social 's Sturmtiger kitbash.

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thank you! And yes, its a heck of a time when it comes to international logistics!

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thanks Pile!

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 6

Hey everyone!
We have recently been informed by our publisher UDON Entertainment that due to supply chain issues, the 2nd release of TANKHEAD Mechanical Encyclopedia has been delayed to late September for the Deluxe Edition, and late October for the Standard Edition...(cont)

Tankhead artbook updated release schedule.
Deluxe Edition: Late September 2025
Standard Edition: Late October 2025

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 6

To those who have pre-ordered, we apologize for the delay and we are really grateful for your patience. Thank you so much for supporting our indie artbook project, and we hope to get the books out to you ASAP! (end)

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Aug 6

Hey everyone!
We have recently been informed by our publisher UDON Entertainment that due to supply chain issues, the 2nd release of TANKHEAD Mechanical Encyclopedia has been delayed to late September for the Deluxe Edition, and late October for the Standard Edition...(cont)

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Jul 28

The Type 75 stands out among Yamaichi military vehicles. It had to be developed at breakneck speed and its designers borrowed and stole whatever they could. This can be seen in the unusual turret articulation, originally designed for a Tankhead rather than a wheeled tank.

Type 75 Light Tank from Tankhead By Emerson Tung

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TANKHEAD @tankhead-mecha.bsky.social · Jul 28

Its armor is very light so any direct AP hit would be likely to disable the unit, the superior articulation and stabilization on the move provided by the "neck" allows for the kind of hit and run tactics that these units would employ in dense terrain. In the open they are very vulnerable though.

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