1/35 Academy M50 Ontos, WIP 6/12/10, Completed

cb1

excellent thread!

I can't wait to start building mine....

My Ontos is next in the WIP queue! I can't wait to open that beast up!

ATVB

Ben

excellent thread!

I can't wait to start building mine....

Kevin - There are way too many strange armor items on my shelf still waiting to be built.  Thanks for the pics.....man, I could use one of those for yard work.....the 106 with an AP round would save soo much time over the trimmer!!

Thanks again for stopping by. Painting the 106s is Sat. Sun is for the lady of the house!! The nice thing about this kit is not too many parts...should not take months to build.

From one mother to another...happy mothers day brother!! Thanks

Karl - Hummmm..."Whip it good"....and as I am working on it I think of "Wild Thing". Thanks for stopping by.

 It is a fun little build and you know me. I love my details!!

Thanks again

Rounds Complete!!

This model is tailor-made for you to WIP it, Mike. It's already chock-full of information and great hints!

I was going to insert a DEVO "Whip it" video link here, but thought better of it. ---cuz I know you certainly will! lol

My God Mike... you're building faster than I can read! Off to another fine start on this "Thing" for sure! I also remember the Renwal version of a few years back and look forward to the step-by-step on your build here.

To add to the discussion of the color of the rifle barrels for the M40, I am attaching some photos that I took of a restored Mule several years ago for your ref. This tube was a black gunmetal on this rebuild and I do recall them being black(ish) at Ft. Polk LA in 1972.

Hope these'll help

Your faithful NCO,

I'm sorry about that. Actually it was a reaction to an earlier post by Ben (5.3.10) about him wanting to build a Tamiya M46. His post was not included with my reply

constructor

I do not think Tamiya has an M46 Patton.

Hey Constructor,

It would appear not? It was this one I was thinking of-I knew what I meant-not much good for anyone else though is it!

I think I'm getting confused with this one buddy! The M48 A3 Patton

http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/list/35mm_img/35120m.jpg

ATVB & I hope the Ontos is coming along nicely, Redleg!

Ben

Tonka - Now that would be a cool project!!! It is always good to see the "different".....not just another tank

Yep...I was artillery....the king of battle..

Constructor - The barrels have better detain including rifiling of the barrels. The PE I will let you know by the end of this week as that is my next task, to apply the PE items and final details to the hull.

Rounds Complete!!

I do not think Tamiya has an M46 Patton.

It has been a long while since my Renwal Ontos and it's nice to see it back now by Academy. I was supposed to ask you about the justification of the replacement metal barrels but you have answered it already. I will be looking forward to more of your step-by-step infos. I hope to get my kit anytime soon. How does the MK PE look?

On the bench:

Bronco Staghound

Revell B-17G

Tamiya Mercedes-Maclaren

DML USS Buchanan

Redleg..,,.your WIP got me thinking I could take 106MM RR jeep kit and try and find an old Jeep Honcho kit in 1/32 nd scale,,close enough and have my " Gunny React " vehicle,,thanks a lot just what I need another project..:-)

Now that I have found this site again I can see too many 'ideas' coming up.

It will be good to see the bbls once you paint them. The parkerized green I remember is just a little grayer than the type you often see on the old 03A3 Springfield rifles ...

I take it by your name and comments you were arty...

Well good luck and shot out!! Look forward to more pics..

Hi Buddy,

I'll be interested in what colour you finally come up with for them barrels. If you were lazy it would be out with the gunmetal and job done!

Looking closely there's a bit of grey, black, a hint of a metallicy green...............I'm surprised Academy didn't take the time to include this on the build guide/box art?

Thanks to .............  for the pictures of the museum piece-that will be a BIG help when painting them barrels and additional wiring etc!

ATVB

Ben

Wayne - Thanks.....that is where I was going....only in acrylic....but steel & green with a touch of black

Rounds Complete!!

Tonka - Thanks for the comments and same to you on service.

Yep...the greenish gunmetal color.....I am experimenting on some scrap sprues trying to get there. That funny shade of parkerized with a green tint!!

As far as memory fading....a..lets not go there....we are both too old to discuss.....what were we talking about!

A good sergeant is worth his weight in gold...especially when it comes to creativity!!

Firing Danger Close for you!!....Thanks again

Lexesbenz - Thanks

Rounds Complete!!

Thanks Redleg I appreciate it very much!!

Great WIP, I also just bought this kit, I buy anything Marine,,being a retired Infantry Officer.

As a note, I commanded the last remaining 106MM RR platoon in the USMC, at Guantanamo Bay of all places. We did not have any Ontos, but did mount them on jeeps, 6x's, and even Navy J-10 Pick-up trucks..thanks to 'Gunny Ingenuity'.

As to bbl colors, I will try and dig some pics out, but I recall ours being more green parkerized than the gunmetal color,,of course memory fades.

Great job Redleg and thanks for sharing and your service!

Semper Fi!

Hinksy

Hey Redleg,

How about some update photos Redleg, I'm itching to see how it's going. You can then pop over to my house to give me a hand - it's only a few thousand miles! Crazy!

Patience my young jeddi........the weekend will be here before you know it!! This is not fast food.....it is a nice steak.....you need to slow down and enjoy it!!

You said you were an ex Army officer, apologies if I'm miles out time wise as this will make you sound pretty old but did you serve in 'Nam or did you join up much later?

I spent my time in from the end of VN until a few years after ODS. I personally did not serve in VN, but many I served with had been there.

Old is a state of mind.....the body is physically greater than a half century.....but the mind and the heart are still young......

ATVB

Ben

See my answers above

Rounds Complete!!

Hey Redleg,

I was referring to me really dude! All I ever seem to build lately is German & WWII! Seeing as my interest in the vietnam war got me into 20th Century Conflict hobby history it's only fitting that I build a 'Nam build and the ONTOS is just the ticket!

I'd like to build the M46 Patton but I understand that the Tamiya version is pretty flawed with a few mistakes so until Tamiya sort it out or I won't be building one! Does anyone other manufacturer build the Patton in 1/35?

How about some update photos Redleg, I'm itching to see how it's going. You can then pop over to my house to give me a hand - it's only a few thousand miles! Crazy!

You said you were an ex Army officer, apologies if I'm miles out time wise as this will make you sound pretty old but did you serve in 'Nam or did you join up much later?

ATVB

Ben

Thom - Yep it is an interesting little vehicle....don't worry....the pics will come  !!

Thanks for stopping in.....you are always welcome

Rounds Complete!!

Mike,

The build progress looks great so far, will be watching this as it develops. I thought this to be an interesting little vehicle when I first saw it.

And of course I'll want photos for the web site.

Cheers, Thom

Terry - Thanks for stopping by and the vote of confidence!!

Rounds Complete!!

Mike I'm delighted to see this subject being tackled. Progress looks quick so far and the extra work on the barrels looks brilliant. Keep up the good woro and I personally look forward to seeing you finishing this odd looking but beautiful little vehicle.

Terry.

Beltfed – Yep…seems like everyone needs an Ontos

Ben – You said it about the “German” stuff not me……the Germaholic gods are rumbling

Dave – Thanks….always try to make my blogs with a historical reference start….always nice to find some video!!

Lexesbenz – Ahhhh…the secret PE is here

http://cgi.ebay.com/MK1-1-35-ONTOS-Detail-Up-Etched-Part-MM35005-/250625445002?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5a70cc8a

Brian – LMAO….but sooooo true.   As for the build….it’s here!!!

Erik – Thanks for the pics. It is one of the few surviving M50 with the tracks and the barrels not painted over. Also nice view of the electric firing wire

Thanks all you guys for stopping by and for your comments

Rounds Complete!!

Very cool. I knew it wouldn't be long until one of these would pop up in a WIP. As further inspiration, here are some pics I took of the Ontos at the Patton Museum.

Erik

Woo hoo!  The much hyped, much anticipated Redleg vs. the Ontos build!  Let the fun begin!!!

Leave it to the Marines to build the best stuff for blowing s**t up!  I could imagine the pitch to the design board now:

"Sir, you know what a recoiless rifle is?"

"Of course"

"We propose to put 6 on a tracked vehicle for the express purpouse of blowing s**t up"

"Son, that sounds like pure overkill....I LOVE your thinking my boy!"

Brian

Looking good so far!! Might I ask where you got that PE from?

Now that is a different looking wee beastie with a rather nasty bite.  Thank you for the YouTube link as it showed how nasty the bite could be.  The guns may have been a PITA for you but you have pulled them off well.  I am looking forward to following along on this one.

Cheers

Dave

BeltFed

Pretty ironic that I just bought this kit yesterday...

As previously mentioned I think just about every armour modeller has this build in their stash!

Who could pass up something that looks this cool! It'll be nice to build something that isn't WWII & German for once!

ATVB

Ben

Pretty ironic that I just bought this kit yesterday...

Tony - Nice to have you aboard for another one of my something different builds.

Rounds Complete!!