Looking good so far.

On an artillery piece, they are called equilibrators.  They maintain equilibrium by counteracting the weight of the cannon and cradle so it is easy to raise and lower in elevation. 

It is up to yo if you want it movable.  If the pivot pins won't stay put, you could always cut them off and drill and pin with pieces of heavy wire to secure them.

Ok, didn't think of that. i Wish I'd thought of this before the side brackets were put on!  Aghhhhh!  Going to be tough now without breaking off the mount "U" 's.  

HeavyArty

If the pivot pins won't stay put, you could always cut them off and drill and pin with pieces of heavy wire to secure them.

I don't have this specific kit, but have done it to others.  You don't need a big rod, just stronger then the plastic nubs there now.  I have used a thin paperclip before and it worked fine.

HeavyArty

I don't have this specific kit, but have done it to others.  You don't need a big rod, just stronger then the plastic nubs there now.  I have used a thin paperclip before and it worked fine.

 

so i remeasured.  the smallest paperclip i have 1/16"  wide and the space on the U, where i have to move back far enough past the current indent is 3/16".  I think its too tight by the time i try and get a bit through it there wont be any plastic left.

the indents that are currently there now, where the pins sit in, do not hold them tight -- they only rest there.  So i have to move back some to drill the hole as those indents will not hold the paperclip tight.  everyting is already glued so i cant take it apart to do it w/o really messing it up.  i should have caught this before gluing.  

No idea on how to do this but please post the gun when you're done. I'd really like to see her complete.

Gamera

No idea on how to do this but please post the gun when you're done. I'd really like to see her complete.

You bet.  Maybe if id tried to do this detail before assembly.  But as is, the pieces are too small in my opinion to try without at least some scratchbuild.  current height of bracket 3/16, thin paperclip width 1/16 so  no room there as is....  oh well.

i didnt do any research on this piece - just building out of box and colors arent "true".  But its been a fun kit so far, lots of small pieces that have fit together pretty well so far.  I have most of the big assemblies done, now the tiny tidbits.  I just wanted to do this to get back into the swing of things as ive taken some time off.

The last number of builds have been air brushed and this is my 1st try with Vallejo MC.  Im thinking its turning into a paint bomb compared to my air brushing - and thats not good either - haha....  Of well.  

Ill definately post when done.  Tomorrow when i get time ill take some shots of where i am now.  Neat little kit - emphasis - little - for me anyhow.

heres's where i am now.  I quickly took these.  Hope this gives a good idea for now...

Gamera

No idea on how to do this but please post the gun when you're done. I'd really like to see her complete.

 

Looks good.  I like these artillery pieces.  I had built a couple ages ago which have long since disappeared but still have a Nebelwerfer, 3.7 & 7.5 cm guns - all German stuff.

They look great in vingettes with a couple figures.

Like how it turned out!

I use the Vallejo MC almost exclusively and found I have to thin it a little to get it to lay down well when brushing.

Mrchntmarine

The bucket seems large for what it is - but maybe not??

Has to be beig enough to fit a horse's nose.  And enough water for up to six horses, too.

The use of pneumatic tires (and difering ones, too) is somewhat striking for a horse-drawn equipment. 

I wouldn't sweat the crossbar much.  Most of the draw tack was removed when the hosres were unhitched, and the drawbar is often just left bare.  (Often, not always, using draw-stock varies right around the world.)

Now I wonder if the Red Army called it a "limber" or a "caisson."  In "western" usage, there's not enough ammo storage to be more than a limber--a means of towing the equipment. 

Nice build, though, and not a simple subject--nor a simple kit, either.

Looks pretty friggin' awesome to me! And as the captain said it's not a simple kit or subject.

I wouldn't sweat the colour too much. I've always heard the Soviets didn't have great quality control over the paint so it could be much lighter or darker than what was specified.

CapnMac82

 Mrchntmarine

The bucket seems large for what it is - but maybe not??

Nice build, though, and not a simple subject--nor a simple kit, either.

 

 

Gamera

Looks pretty friggin' awesome to me! And as the captain said it's not a simple kit or subject.

I wouldn't sweat the colour too much. I've always heard the Soviets didn't have great quality control over the paint so it could be much lighter or darker than what was specified.

 

Tks much.  This hobby is good for me as it gives to me a chance to work on overcoming my OCD...  haha.  I have tried to not let the color stuff bother me as much anymnore and this was a good lesson again.  Good kit and another lesson in studying as much as possible the instructions before hand.  Or at least thinking a little longer before applying the glue.