1/35 Ural Rocket Guntruck

Geez that's a lot of work to get the launcher done. What exactly is off about the Trumpeter launcher?

zokissima

What exactly is off about the Trumpeter launcher?

to be honest.. everything, except the number of rockets. too big length and diameter, incorrect lenght, angle and shape of the nose..

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zokissima:

What exactly is off about the Trumpeter launcher?

 

 

 

 

to be honest.. everything, except the number of rockets. too big length and diameter, incorrect lenght, angle and shape of the nose..

Fair enough. If you don't mind, where did you find the correct measurements for the rocket pod?

according to launcher dimensions and photo references this graphic is correct:

http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/preview.aspx?modelcode=22179

drilling finished

now I have to scratch 'barrels' on the top and put some rockets into lower holes

..rockets

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..rockets

Wow - brass or copper?? How are you forming the rocket tips, the shape looks very consistent.

copper wire turned with a small drill.

[pitot's tube for 1/48 Mirage III).

KFS- outstanding work!

I applaud not only your dedication to accuracy in regards to the rocket launcher but also the outcome. Very nice work especially the addition of the rockets.

thanks a lot!

some more details on the turret..

little progress.. another time consuming but not spectacular step.

Cool stuff KFS!

Where did you source the AM brass MG? It looks like a British .303 like the ones mounted on a Mosquito.

Regardless looking forward to seeing how you apply the paint on this truck, as you have a good style that is always realistic / artistic.

Being a unique conversion I would say this is your truck vrs. a commission build. Also with your attention to detail & accuracy you may want to cast the conversion parts in resin, a division of KFS miniatures, KFS Resin Conversions!

thank you

the barrel is from RB model

14,5mm KPVT

and yes, this conversion will be available as a resin set for Ural4320 kit from ICM/Alanger/Revell

rear side of the UB launcher

launcher's 'exhaust' finished

launcher finished

Looks great!

Is it to be cast in more than one part? If possible WIP's of the casting process would be of interest to myself and most likely others.

Thanks again for the informative WIP's!

Jason

I am not really into modern armor but you sure have caught my attention.  Great work on scratchbuilding... that's something that scares me. Looking forward to your next update.

UB launcher wil be divided for a two parts for casting.

I will not cast it myself, so I couldn't give you WIP pictures of this step.

little update

launcher's mount

elevating mechanism

..so there is only cab's armor left

Taking pre-orders for the conversion set yet?

Looks awesome, should be a real stand out model on any contest table!

I take the resin masters will need to be made before you can finish up. This being said I assume you will wait for a resin replica so the original master can be left unpainted in case additional cast molds need to be made?

Regardless interesting WIP's. Nice to see some industry insight into the AM.

WOW! I'm not really an armour guy at all, but I love watching the scratchbuilding!

SuppressionFire

Taking pre-orders for the conversion set yet?

At this moment only declarations, because I can't estimate the final price of this set now. With no doubt the price will be reasonable :>

But If anyone of you are interested in this set, please, let me know.

SuppressionFire

I take the resin masters will need to be made before you can finish up. This being said I assume you will wait for a resin replica so the original master can be left unpainted in case additional cast molds need to be made?

indeed. I'm going to keep this styrene 'master' in a case it will be necessary to made more silicone casting molds. For boxart etc. I'm going to build it with resin castings

Looking great!

Just one more Q:

Will the MG barrel be cast with the turret or be a separate brass AM part?

*Also there is a fine line between show & tell vrs. advertising on this site. The way around it is to post a link to the product information, this way interested people can click to check out order information etc. vrs. typing it out on these pages.

Not that I am affiliated other than a part time contributor to FSM magazine. There have been others who crossed the line & their posts & accounts vanished in short order.

Don't want to see that happen to you as I enjoy your posts & excellent work. 

Jason

the barrel will be casted in resin with its base.

..and I hope you find this building log interesting, not only as a kind of advertisement ..

side armor and first attempt to the front

little update

armor for the cab finished!