Self Propelled Artillery/Mortar GB 2006-2007

Shellback wrote:

Looks like you have some work ahead of you GT , good luck .I've finished building my SturmTiger , except for the zimmerit . See ya ! SHL

Hey Shellback, you have any pics so far?   I'm very interrested

No GT ....... n o t  y e t ..........

Thanks for the interest though 

Shellback wrote:

Looks like you have some work ahead of you GT , good luck

, looking good so far though.

Will

Finally my Eduard turret basket turned up......I'll get it soldered together and fitted this weekend then I'll post up my progress to date.

Cant wait to see some more of these build's you guy's have got in the work's.

Prometheum5 wrote:

Does the Elefant count as a Self Propelled gun?  I've got the DML Preium Elefant and VP Interior kit as my next big project after I finish some figures and my current 1/48 vignette....

It's a direct fire vehicle, also know as the Panzerjager Tiger (P).

I think I found out a way to sort out my alignment problem between my transmission and my engine........   I'm going to try to make a miniature drive shaft, with tiny working U-joints.... 

Wish me luck!

Gun Tech wrote:

I think I found out a way to sort out my alignment problem between my transmission and my engine........   I'm going to try to make a miniature drive shaft, with tiny working U-joints....  Wish me luck!

Now this I'll be watching with interest Jean.......I have the same plan for my M113 Aussy Fitter but I'v been putting it off for about 6 month's now

Comet wrote:

Gun Tech wrote: I think I found out a way to sort out my alignment problem between my transmission and my engine........   I'm going to try to make a miniature drive shaft, with tiny working U-joints....  Wish me luck!   Now this I'll be watching with interest Jean.......I have the same plan for my M113 Aussy Fitter but I'v been putting it off for about 6 month's now

I'll keep informed of every steps Glyn, if it turns out ok

the Postman wrote:

I want to complement Plastic Cross on his excellent M12 . With only four kits under your belt...you should be proud of yourself.

Wow !  Thanks a lot for the terrific compliment Postman.  After some very humble beginnings I'm starting to latch on to some of the fundamentals now.  I brought the M12 in to the LHS to show one of the guys there who was interested in that kit and was trying to decide whether or not to buy it.  The shop owner looked at it asked if he could put it into his showcase.  I was floored and thanked him for the opportunity.

I'd love to see your super detailed M18 Hellcat.  That is my all time favorite WWII AFV.  I scratch my head when I read someone like Steve Zaloga, who loves modelling that vehicle, writing in his book how the M18 was a complete failure as a tank destroyer.  I don't understand.   I've been reading a lot about the German tank destroyers, and from what I gather they wanted a fast, sleek, powerful vehicle that could quickly move in, shoot, and escape.  The Hetzer was designed specifically in that manner, and also was not heavily armored.  Anyhow, I have 4 M18 kits - 2 AFV Club and 2 Academy.  I totally ruined the first Academy M18, but I guess it was for a good cause since I was trying to learn washing, weathering technigues on it.  But that's why I have 3 more.  I plan to do one of the AFV Club kits next.  I probably won't get to it until after the Panzer Aces Group Build.

Thanks again Postman.  I sincerely appreciate the good remarks.

 Larry

Gun Tech wrote:

Ok, time for a update on my build. Slow progress as I said, since I'm trying to finish another build before the end of the month.

Hey Jean-Michel, that's a mighty good looking Hotchkiss you have going on there.  What kit is that?  By sheer coincidence I started building the Bronco Hotchkiss kit while waiting for more research material to show up for the Albert Ernst Hornisse I've started for the Panzer Aces GB.  The Bronco kit was supposed to be pretty good....which is why I got it.  The interior detail on your kit looks better (in my opinion) than my Bronco.

Larry

Gun Tech wrote:

......as you can see, the alignment for the drive shaft is just out. I'm still thinking of a way how to fix it.

Are you building the Trumpeter kit?  If so, I don't think there's an error.  I've copied a photo from the Perth modelling site which shows the drive shaft at an angle.  I don't know if this is a mistake, or if the actual vehicle's drive shaft was at an angle also.  Anyhow, I just wanted to mention this in case it might help.

Will-would a Marder III M qualify as a SPA?  My first thought is no, but I do have one that has been sitting in the stash for entirely too long and needs a reason to be built.....

 I'm good with a yes or no answer.

Thanks 

bobbaily wrote:

Will-would a Marder III M qualify as a SPA?  My first thought is no, but I do have one that has been sitting in the stash for entirely too long and needs a reason to be built.....  I'm good with a yes or no answer. Thanks

The Marder serie was mostly used in a tank destroyer role.

Plastic_Cross wrote:

Gun Tech wrote: Ok, time for a update on my build. Slow progress as I said, since I'm trying to finish another build before the end of the month. Hey Jean-Michel, that's a mighty good looking Hotchkiss you have going on there.  What kit is that?  By sheer coincidence I started building the Bronco Hotchkiss kit while waiting for more research material to show up for the Albert Ernst Hornisse I've started for the Panzer Aces GB.  The Bronco kit was supposed to be pretty good....which is why I got it.  The interior detail on your kit looks better (in my opinion) than my Bronco. Larry

Hi Larry!   Thanks for the comments. I have to say that I enjoy following your builds. My kit is the Trumpeter. I bought it when it came out for about 20$ CAN. I've seen a quick review on the Bronco kit, and if yours have metal spring, that will save you a lot of cleaning time. The part that is suppose to be the drive shaft is......... horrible . I don't know if it is suppose to represent a shaft with a protective cover.....  or what.....     I was thinking of replacing it by styrene rod, but, after looking at Biffa's Hotchkiss, I realised that too much of the interior will be seen. The shaft, at a angle like that, will not really go nice the kit's U-Joint. I will use that option if I can't create a more realistic one.

Thanks again Larry, looking forward to see your Hornisse! 

Gun Tech wrote:

bobbaily wrote: Will-would a Marder III M qualify as a SPA?  My first thought is no, but I do have one that has been sitting in the stash for entirely too long and needs a reason to be built.....  I'm good with a yes or no answer. Thanks  The Marder serie was mostly used in a tank destroyer role.

Yeah-that's what I was thinking.  Nothing in the stach that fits the bill....yet!

Thanks for the reply. 

I'm no expert so I'll have to go with what Gun Tech said - no

Will

bobbaily wrote:

......Yeah-that's what I was thinking.  Nothing in the stach that fits the bill....yet!

Bob - if you don't have anything in your stash that can be categorized as SPA, there's some bargains out on the eBay.  If you're looking for something inexpensive, there are a couple of Italeri M-109s currently up for auction.  They typically can be snagged for around $15...and that includes shipping.  I've built the Italeri M-108 and it was a fun kit.  If you can spend a little more, I highly recommend the Academy M-12 - a tremendous kit, but a little more expensive.  If you're tight on cash, I can send you one of my M-109 kits that's on my shelf.  Let me know, friend and I'll help if I can.

Larry

Well this is where I'm at so far with my AS-90,just the turret basket to fit and a tarp to make to put in the basket then it's ready for paint.

Disaster struck the other day when I picked up my bottle of liquid glue and didnt realise the lid was unscrewed......the result was most of the turret covered in glue but after leaving it to dry I managed to scrape most of it off.

Somewhat new to modeling (on my 3rd) but I am interested with this group build (retired US Army artillery officer). I am also new to the forums. I make my subjects post WWII artillery and support equipment (prefer US). Currently working on the M107, 175mm SP Gun (about 90% complete). My next kit to the bench will either be the M109A6 or the MLRS. Is there any chance of joining in. I can post some pics of the M107 where it is at currently for the group to see but would start something new for the GB.

Thanks 

redleg12 wrote:

Somewhat new to modeling (on my 3rd) but I am interested with this group build (retired US Army artillery officer). I am also new to the forums. I make my subjects post WWII artillery and support equipment (prefer US). Currently working on the M107, 175mm SP Gun (about 90% complete). My next kit to the bench will either be the M109A6 or the MLRS. Is there any chance of joining in. I can post some pics of the M107 where it is at currently for the group to see but would start something new for the GB. Thanks

I'd love to see your M107 redleg12.  I hope you can join this Group Build.  I have an M109 in my stash and would be very interested to see your build (if you decide to do that one next).

Larry

Plastic_Cross wrote:

redleg12 wrote: Somewhat new to modeling (on my 3rd) but I am interested with this group build (retired US Army artillery officer). I am also new to the forums. I make my subjects post WWII artillery and support equipment (prefer US). Currently working on the M107, 175mm SP Gun (about 90% complete). My next kit to the bench will either be the M109A6 or the MLRS. Is there any chance of joining in. I can post some pics of the M107 where it is at currently for the group to see but would start something new for the GB. Thanks  I'd love to see your M107 redleg12.  I hope you can join this Group Build.  I have an M109 in my stash and would be very interested to see your build (if you decide to do that one next). Larry

As I said it is about 90% complete. Still working on ammo, powder cans, fuze boxes and ramming staff. Then have to work on weathering the the whole gun. Some wear work is done. Hope you like. Want to hear your comments.

Hermesminiatures wrote:

Hey guys, can I join this GB as well? I'll be building the 1/35 Tamiya Wespe.

I was eyeing that same kit for this build.  What do you think of the kit Hermesminiatures? 

redleg12 wrote:

As I said it is about 90% complete............Want to hear your comments.

Hoo Wa - that is one hunka burnin SPG you have going there.  It looks phenomenal.  Is that the Italeri kit?  How much of a departure from "out of the box" did it require?  I see the 107 kit appear on eBay on occasion, but have not actively pursued one as of yet. 

Larry

Hermesminiatures wrote:

Hey guys, can I join this GB as well? I'll be building the 1/35 Tamiya Wespe.

That's a really good choice Hermes.  I like the look of the Wespe