Self Propelled Artillery/Mortar GB 2006-2007

Thanks guys

Will

Shellback wrote:

I finally dug the Tamiya Sturmtiger out of my stash today and looked the kit over. Its easy to see what the most time is going to be spent on , the track links ! The kit calls for 100 links per side and there are 4 ejector pin marks per link . Thats a total of 800 ejector pin marks to sand out . I'm thinking that i will work on the tracks first and get them done and out of the way . Then the rest of the build should be more fun .

Just muddy up the tracks and problem solved! 

Just muddy up the tracks and problem solved!

, thats what I did with my 1/72 Elephant Individual link tracks.

Will

A good idea espins but i've never been good at doing mud . I'll just clean up a few every night . If i do to many i'll probably start making funny noises down in my basement and scare my wifey thats upstairs , then she'll lock the basement door on me !

I noticed that there is no riflleing inside the motar barrel of the kit . I'll have to find a method to replicate it .Its a large bore and the lack of rifleing would be noticeable .

Shellback wrote:

A good idea espins but i've never been good at doing mud . I'll just clean up a few every night . If i do to many i'll probably start making funny noises down in my basement and scare my wifey thats upstairs , then she'll lock the basement door on me ! I noticed that there is no riflleing inside the motar barrel of the kit . I'll have to find a method to replicate it .Its a large bore and the lack of rifleing would be noticeable .

I have the Eduard Etch for the interior, and it's well depicted. But I'm sure it can be done by cuting thin stips of aluminum foil. Here's a reference for you

Great pic Gun!

Will

Will7813 wrote:

Was it used in the indirect fire role? Will

Gun Tech wrote:

Shellback wrote: A good idea espins but i've never been good at doing mud . I'll just clean up a few every night . If i do to many i'll probably start making funny noises down in my basement and scare my wifey thats upstairs , then she'll lock the basement door on me ! I noticed that there is no riflleing inside the motar barrel of the kit . I'll have to find a method to replicate it .Its a large bore and the lack of rifleing would be noticeable . I have the Eduard Etch for the interior, and it's well depicted. But I'm sure it can be done by cuting thin stips of aluminum foil. Here's a reference for you

Thanks Gun . I hope Eduards etched rifleing is better than what came with my old Verlinden Sturmtiger conversion . I fiddled with that thing and finally gave up . I just couldnt get it to roll up nice and round to were it would fit correctly inside the bore . I finally gave up and cut strips of masking tape and ca glued it in place .Think i'll look at your aluminum foil idea for this tamiya kit this time .

Will7813 wrote:

Welcome to the Self Propelled Artillery GB 2006-2007. Any form of SP arty is permited in any scale or kit , AM is allowed (just don't go overboard please). Starts now (5th of October 06) and ends on the 30th of November 2007. AND HAVE FUN!!! Heres the Badge courtesy of Yann Solo, you can wear it now. Participants: Will7813 - Trumpeter 1/35 AS-90 & Tamiya 1/35 Wespe Comet - Trumpeter 1/72 AS-90 Espins1 - ?? Gun Tech - Trumpeter 1/35 H-39 10.5cm LeFH18 auf Geschutzwagen with the Eduard PE set. Yann Solo - Tamiya 1/35 Wespe Self-Propelled Howitzer PanzerWulff - DML 1/72  Hornisse ewc2003 - Revell 1/35 PzH-2000 Shellback - (unknown) (unknown) Sturmtiger Plastic_Cross - Academy 1/35 M-12

Just an update . Shellback is building the Tamiya 1/35 Sturmtiger .

Ok

Will

espins1 wrote:

I'll grab a Tamiya Wespe.

He He He, I got one for free!!

Will

Will,I'll now be doing a 1/35 Bishop instead of the AS 90.

I should get started this week so I'll post some pics up once I'v made some progress. 

OK, Trumpeter I assume??

Will

Will7813 wrote:

OK, Trumpeter I assume?? Will

Nope it's a Maquette unfortunatly but I'v always wanted to build one so bought it.

I suppose I'll be busy with the flash and sink marks but nevermind. 

Comet wrote:

Nope it's a Maquette unfortunatly but I'v always wanted to build one so bought it. I suppose I'll be busy with the flash and sink marks but nevermind.

Lol, I hear ya!  You're more patient than me my friend

Ditto (give me smileys back!!!!!!) Gun tech! Good Luck!!

Will

OK. I have no idea if this is the original paint or not. I doubt that it spent much time outside since it was captured, being such an unusual vehicle. Judging from the rust, if inside since captured, this might be the original paint. I am not expert on german colors, so you might want to ask around for another opinion.   Hope it helps! 

Hmm , "fiend " ? Ha ha ha, LOL

Thanks again "friend "

Sorry for that my "friend"      I guess I got mixed up with my love of armors and Ravenloft from AD&D. lol!

If you can...  post pics of your build. I am very interrested. I have it with the Eduard PE but won't tackle it for now.

Well I'v made a start on the Bishop but wish I had'nt.Every part is covered in flash and sink marks but unless I go resin this is the only way of getting this build on the shelf.

I picked up another Trumpeter 1/35 AS-90 at the weekend so if I loose patience with the Bishop I might start on that.

I'll post more pics as I progress. 

Academy M12 SPA Build Update #1:

I finally made some good progress on this M12 kit. I finished the interior, constructed and attached the bogies, assembled the bottom and top hulls and attached a few of the miscellaneous items - gas caps, etc.

This kit has been a dream to build so far.  I've not found a single part that has any flash.  The part fit is outstanding.  I think I could actually build this kit without the use of glue (yes, an exaggeration, but only a small one) - the alignment is right on and the parts fit snug, but not too tight.

I like the pedigree of this SPA as well.  It made some dramatic contributions in the ETO late '44 and '45.  I'll have to scan and post this one photo I found of a whole line of M12's blasting away at the enemy. 

I will try to post  a couple pics of the current state of the build this week.

Larry