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1/35 Hobby Boss M4 18 Ton HST, WIP, 9/26/12, Complete

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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by redleg12 on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 8:21 PM

constructor

 redleg12:

Constructor - Give me a day or so.....I know I have a picture somewhere.....

Marc - Nice of you to stop in and peek, thanks....all is well and hope the same for you

I'll be back!!

Rounds Complete!!

 

Thanks Redleg. I'll wait. The instructions just showed the assembly of the block but did not illustrate the putting of the chain. The drawing is not even clear about it. Thanks!

OK...the M4 18 ton HST had a chain hoist on a boom for the ammunition. I thought I had a good picture of the hoist but not for what you are looking for....BUT.....this should explain a manual chain hoist and how it works. Hopefully you will then understand how the chain goes on the hoist after watching this

 http://www.encyclopedia.com/video/3j55IAg3GgE-how-it-works-chain-hoist.aspx

HTH

Rounds Complete!!

 

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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Posted by constructor on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 4:37 PM

redleg12

Constructor - Give me a day or so.....I know I have a picture somewhere.....

Marc - Nice of you to stop in and peek, thanks....all is well and hope the same for you

I'll be back!!

Rounds Complete!!

Thanks Redleg. I'll wait. The instructions just showed the assembly of the block but did not illustrate the putting of the chain. The drawing is not even clear about it. Thanks!

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Posted by Shellback on Monday, June 4, 2012 10:07 PM

Ready and waitin ..................

 

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, June 4, 2012 9:54 PM

Constructor - Give me a day or so.....I know I have a picture somewhere.....

Marc - Nice of you to stop in and peek, thanks....all is well and hope the same for you

I'll be back!!

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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Posted by wing_nut on Monday, June 4, 2012 7:38 AM

Need more picture.

 

And of course... Hi Mike.  How ya been?Wink

Marc  

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  • From: Philippines
Posted by constructor on Monday, June 4, 2012 2:59 AM

For lack of instruction  (as is usually is) and illustration, I could not make out how to build the the chain block. Is there any illustration you can recommend. The slot on the block is to small for the chain included in the kit so I had to file it to enlarge the slot. My problem is how it goes around the block. Thanks for any help.

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  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 6:47 PM

Mike,

First week as classes start up are always a bit reading heavy...but I managed to get through it today although I have to admit that I'm thinking about "elasticity" in a whole different light as a result! Propeller

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, May 28, 2012 5:25 PM

Thanks guys about Memorial Day....the weather was great, lots of hand shakes and hugs....they were older and younger and we were all brothers (& sisters). It is was a good day to remember all those who could not be there

Andy - Thanks for the peek.....more fun coming soon

Bill - Thanks for the peek...stop reading the economics.....modeling is not that expensive or complicated!!

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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Posted by wbill76 on Monday, May 28, 2012 12:10 PM

Happy Memorial Day to all who have and continue to serve!

Nice work on the details as usual Mike, looking good! Yes

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Posted by deafpanzer on Sunday, May 27, 2012 8:25 PM

Great process especially the engine! Yes  Enjoy the parade tomorrow... hope you are driving your lawnmower hauling the lawn cannon again? 

Will hug all veterans tomorrow if they allow me... Right Hug

Andy

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, May 27, 2012 8:23 PM

Shell - Thanks for the peek. More to come....trust me!!

Tread - Thanks....tomorrow is my annual walk in the local parade!!

The OD primer could be used as a top coat as far as I can see. The color is a light OD, sort of brownish OD. What I like about it is it comes in a nice size jar for a decent price. Goes right from the jar to the AB with no problem.

Thanks guys

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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Posted by treadwell on Sunday, May 27, 2012 7:51 PM

Happy Memorial Day to you, Mike :  )

Everything progressing well and looks cool... nice details with the winch and PTO and all. 

Is the Vallejo OD primer just a primer or can it be used as a topcoat also ?  

color me curious, 

treadCool

   

 

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Posted by Shellback on Sunday, May 27, 2012 6:38 PM

Mike , thats some  good looking engine detail and the winch cable looks perfect .Yes

Ok , i'm ready for more updates ..................

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, May 27, 2012 4:38 PM

Happy Memorial Day Weekend to everyone. First while you are enjoying that hot dog, remember the 7% of the population who have worn the uniform, and especially those who made the supreme sacrifice. Say thank you to a vet!

OK….now for this weeks update

Going in one direction was completing the lower hull by installing the engine and the radiator and fan assembly

 

Then I installed the winch assembly and power takeoff

The rear of the hull has some details to add such as the towing hook, Chicago fittings for the air lines and towing clevises. Once these were complete I gave the lower half and bottom a prime coat with Vallejo OD primer and a base coat with Poly Scale OD

In another direction are the road wheels and assemblies. The drive is a two-part assembly, the rear idler wheel is 3 parts for the wheel and then another 3 parts for the assembly. The boogies are a three-part assembly plus the two wheels. The upper idler rollers are mounted on there axels.

After cleaning up and priming all the parts the road wheels were painted with a tire black mix of 50/50% Flat & NATO black. The idler and upper idlers were painted with Alclad Steel. After drying the rims and mounting parts were painted with Poly Scale OD. Once dry, I completed final assembly of the road wheel assemblies.

 

Now…in a third direction, I began assembly of the ammo box. This included the center floor plate with recess holes for 8 inch projectiles. The kit gives you a choice of two different sizes for 155mm or 8 inch (203 mm). Even with the large size the projectiles are a bit tight. On the internal walls, are the brackets for the projectile holders from the Eduard PE set. On the opposite side of each center wall panel is a divider bracket also from the Eduard PE set

I mounted the internal divider walls and on the right wall is also mounted the crane locking bracket from the Eduard PE set. I then worked on the outside sidewalls removing the styrene blobs for the tie downs and the vent grill. I applied the Eduard vent grills to the outside walls. The Eduard set gives you parts so you can cut the holes through the end walls for the vents. Even though I will have the ammo box partially open when finished, I will have powder cans in those compartments so I took the easy way out and just mounted the grilles since the holes would not be visible. Also, on the inside wall of the end panels is a PE panel divider.

Also working on the ammo box front wall removing blobs for the tie downs and filling some big ejector pin marks on the inside of the door and front panels

That’s it for now, once I finish with the ammo box parts that will head for internal painting, meanwhile I need to mud up the track area before I mount the road wheels.  And lets not forget the cab!! See how many directions I head in by next week

As always all comments are welcome.

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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  • From: beacon falls , Ct.
Posted by treadwell on Friday, May 25, 2012 10:25 PM

Shell, you just like corn !WhistlingWink

   

 

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Posted by Shellback on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:25 AM

Well ....i do like pop corn ....................Embarrassed

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Posted by disastermaster on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:15 AM

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/olga9999/forum%20emoticons/4_1_219.gif Exactly as I imagined 'ya.......http://www.onlinemess.nl/int/emoticons/overige/OnlineMess_%20(42).gif

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Posted by Shellback on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 9:36 PM

I'm ready Mike !

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Posted by redleg12 on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 8:46 PM

Tread - Thanks for the peek.....I am always humble by your comments. You know the old saying, "so many models, so little time"

Always a pleasure to have you stop by

Deafpanzer - Always welcome....now we have to remember the main purpose of the M4 HST.....Artillery!!. Perfect for towing my big 8 inch.....ok I won't go there. Glad to have you along.

Bill - OK.....here is a picture of me, Karl and you

The picture order can be changed to protect the innocent!!

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:25 PM

I take it as a compliment to be confused with Mike...although his admission that he's "the ugly one" let's me off the hook! Stick out tongue

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  • From: Carmel, IN
Posted by deafpanzer on Monday, May 21, 2012 11:40 PM

Shellback

Dont take my seat ...............lol ...............we need a smiley sitting and eating pop corn while watching this one progress Yes

And drinking Beer!  Popcorn makes me thirst quickly so gonna have plenty of Beer handy.  Of course please count me in too.  Looking great... finally something other than a cannon from Redleg12 factory. Yes

Andy

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, May 21, 2012 8:55 PM

No problem Roy....just remember, I'm the ugly one!! Wink

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

  • Member since
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  • From: beacon falls , Ct.
Posted by treadwell on Monday, May 21, 2012 8:55 PM

Hiya Mike :  )

You said in one of your early posts this has 'got you going in 9 different directions ' ..... so what else is new with a multi talented guy like you ? Wink..... looks to me like all 9 are going the right way !

putting the sheeting on the inside roof is the way to go... I sheet you not Whistling

Nice man !

treadCool

   

 

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Posted by T26E4 on Monday, May 21, 2012 8:42 PM

Mike: sorry -- I was confusing you with Bill Plunk.  I use the silver embroidery thread but it takes paint well.  When I shoot the model w/primer, it gets covered.  I follow up w/gun metal paint and oily gunk too. The cable being extended makes lots of sense then!

Roy Chow 

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Posted by Shellback on Monday, May 21, 2012 6:40 PM

disastermaster

 

       http://gprime.net/board/images/smilies/partytime2.gif

Yes Yes Now i am set to follow this one .

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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by redleg12 on Monday, May 21, 2012 6:27 PM

Eric - Thanks for the peek. you know me, I am always different.

Steve - Glad you and the smile buddies are along for the ride. I presume buttered of course....Confused

Steve - OK....the engine is nice. I have not decided if the mesh door to the engine will be open yet. I still need to "grime" up the engine. Even with it closed, the mesh is fairly open and the engine can somewhat be seen.

I am planning on having the entire cab open. I will have to remake the seat cushions as the kit cushions are blaaa.

Also the ammunition compartment will be open. i am planning to have projectiles and powder cans in the compartment and a projectile on the crane. I am doing it in emplacement or displacement mode. Still to decide if I am coming or going... Stick out tongue

Thanks guys

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

  • Member since
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  • From: On my kitchen counter top somewhere in central North Carolina.
Posted by disastermaster on Monday, May 21, 2012 3:29 PM

 

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Posted by Shellback on Monday, May 21, 2012 2:29 PM

Dont take my seat ...............lol ...............we need a smiley sitting and eating pop corn while watching this one progress Yes

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  • From: Schroon Lake, NY
Posted by SMJmodeler on Monday, May 21, 2012 2:15 PM

YEAH BABY!!!  This is one of my FAVORITE US AFV's!!!  I have this one in my stash and I plan to pair- it -up with the Long Tom Cannon...someday.  I even bought the Doyle book based on your recommendation.

Let me grab a front row seat so I can watch this one from up-close!Eats

Mike: I recall reading comments that this one has a nicely detailed engine...which you've confirmed with that photo, but I also read it's hard to see when it's completed.  Have you thought about that?  Any open compartments?

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Posted by disastermaster on Monday, May 21, 2012 2:04 PM

A good subject Mike.

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   I'll be looking in.

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