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M992A2 Conversion Complete
Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, August 23, 2010 8:58 AM

I have completed my summer-long conversion of an M109 howitzer into an M992A2 FAASV (Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle).  The build-thread can be seen here.  I have wanted to build an M992A2 for a long time.  I am finally glad to have one in my collection.  I have marked it as a FAASV from 1-41 FA, 3ID during the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Eventually, I will do an M109A6 Paladin from 1-41 FA to go with it.

Here is the final piece.







More pics can be seen here

As always, all comments are welcomed.  Let me know what you think.

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Posted by hedorah59 on Monday, August 23, 2010 11:26 AM

CoolThats a different subject - You did a great job on it Cool

Kirk

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Posted by RESlusher on Monday, August 23, 2010 12:26 PM

Awesome job Gino!!

 

Richard S.

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, August 23, 2010 1:08 PM

Thanks Kirk and Richard.  It was a fun project.

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Posted by wbill76 on Monday, August 23, 2010 1:15 PM

Very nice job on this on Gino, you put a lot of time and effort into the details and it shows. Congrats on adding this piece to your collection. Beer

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Posted by RBaer on Monday, August 23, 2010 2:21 PM

Sweet!

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, August 23, 2010 2:55 PM

Thanks Bill and Russ.  I'm pretty happy with it.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, August 23, 2010 3:19 PM

Fantastic effort Mr G,StarStarStarStarStar Can't wait to see the stable mate along side.Toast

WOW

Tony LeeSmile

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Posted by minimortar on Monday, August 23, 2010 6:10 PM

Just got to jump in here Gino with my Yes Yes ! A lot of work that finished up really nice... just like I knew it would!

Thanks,
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Posted by IBuild148 on Monday, August 23, 2010 7:05 PM

Nice job Gino.Yes

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, August 23, 2010 7:39 PM

Thanks Tony, Kevin and ibuild148.  I had fun with all the detailks and fiddley parts on this one.

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, August 23, 2010 7:47 PM

*Edited*

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, August 23, 2010 8:30 PM

Easy now Mike.  You might ruptuer something. Cool    Thanks for the compliments.  Eventually I will get to the Paladin to go with it. It is definitely on the to-do list.  It will be a while though.  I have a couple commission works to finish up first.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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Posted by SprueOne on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 11:30 AM

Nice scratch conversion project, well done. I watched the build thread

 

 

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Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 2:44 PM

Thanks SprueOne.  It was fun and satisfying to finish it.

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Posted by jetmodeler on Thursday, August 26, 2010 6:36 AM

Nicely done.Bow Down Now I want to build one.Big Smile

 

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Posted by deafpanzer on Thursday, August 26, 2010 8:51 PM

HeavyArty, sorry this stupid system will not allow me give you six stars because it is scratch built. Yes I have been following your work since day one. 

Andy

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Posted by HeavyArty on Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:06 PM

Jetmodeler:  Thanks.  If you really want to do one, I can send you the CAD and the contact for the company to cut it out for you.  Let me know. 

Andy:  Thanks for the compliments.  It was a fun build. 

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

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Posted by bbrowniii on Thursday, August 26, 2010 11:44 PM

Wow.  That is impressive!  Nicely done!

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Posted by jetmodeler on Friday, August 27, 2010 6:54 AM

HeavyArty

Jetmodeler:  Thanks.  If you really want to do one, I can send you the CAD and the contact for the company to cut it out for you.  Let me know.   

As much as I want to build one, I'm going to have to turn down that offer.Sad I don't really have time to do much modeling right now as I only get about an hour a day to work on my sherman due to homework for school.

Thanks anyways.Smile

 

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, August 30, 2010 9:44 AM

Thanks bbrowniii, it was a fun build.

Jetmodeler, thats understandable.  If you change your mind, the offer still stands though.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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Posted by iraqiwildman on Monday, August 30, 2010 4:01 PM

Cool conversion.

I like the Mark 19,Grenade Launcher,  you don't see many of those on models, mainly 50 cals. Are you going to put the conveyer belt out the back to the Paladin?

Tim Wilding

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, August 30, 2010 7:20 PM

Thanks iraqiwildman.  No, no conveyor belt on this one.  It will be in traveling mode; buttoned up and loaded down with gear...eventually.  Actually, most conveyor belts are removed since they aren't very efficient.  It is easier and quicker to just lug the rounds.  Good PT!

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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Posted by the doog on Thursday, September 2, 2010 1:44 PM

WOW! How seriously freakin' COOL! What a great project and a skillful conversion!

Gino, in all seriousness--get yourself a lawyer, patent your design/conversion, and contact an aftermarket company to produce this--it's that good, and with the tons of guys who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, you could make yourself some serious extra dough marketing this and selling it--yes, it's THAT GOOD. Bow Down

Honestly--a tremendous job on this, and I hope that you honestly take the idea under consideration and wish you success with it!!! Yes

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Posted by HeavyArty on Thursday, September 2, 2010 1:52 PM

Thanks Karl.  I'm glad you like it.  It was a fun build.  I don't think I will market this one.  The CAD was done by a friend and the rest is just too much nitnoid stuff to tear apart and cast up now.  Thanks for the compliments though.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

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Posted by ChiefSmo on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 12:44 PM

Amazing build, and the no-skid is amazing in the detail.  I researched and saw your post on that, looks like I'll be heading to Lowes soon.  I'll search around for no-skid layouts and try to incorporate it in to my Paladin.

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Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 1:40 PM

Thanks Chief.  It was a fun and rewarding build.  Glad the non-slip trick was helpful.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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Posted by RESlusher on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 8:49 AM

ChiefSmo

Amazing build, and the no-skid is amazing in the detail.  I researched and saw your post on that, looks like I'll be heading to Lowes soon.  I'll search around for no-skid layouts and try to incorporate it in to my Paladin.

 
Is that the terra cotta spray paint method?  I used that on a Stryker MGS a couple years ago and ever since it's been my go-to method for adding non-slip texturing.

Richard S.

On the bench:  AFV Club M730A1 Chaparral

On deck:  Tamiya Marder 1A2

In the hole:  Who knows what's next!

 

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Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 9:16 AM

Yes, I used Rustoleum Terra Cotta spray for my non-skid coating.  I use it all the time as well.  It looks really good as far as I am concerned.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

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Posted by RESlusher on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 9:31 AM

I did a PowerPoint presentation (got the tab to prove it) on that for my model club a couple years ago.

It's tedious masking off all those bolt heads and grab handles and such; but it looks so good when it's done!

Richard S.

On the bench:  AFV Club M730A1 Chaparral

On deck:  Tamiya Marder 1A2

In the hole:  Who knows what's next!

 

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