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DML Heuschrecke IVb "Grasshopper" WIP

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DML Heuschrecke IVb "Grasshopper" WIP
Posted by Pvt Mutt on Saturday, July 14, 2012 3:40 PM

NO lifting gear supplied with the kit and the reason for the Voyager set

Boy-O-Boy this is going to be a loads of fun.

The correct Friulmodel tracks, the kit magic tracks have open guide teeth "WRONG" and should be solid.

If interested hang around to see how this thing comes together.

Tony lee

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Posted by wbill76 on Saturday, July 14, 2012 4:43 PM

Plenty of PE wonderments there Tony, should be fun to see this one come together! Wink

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Posted by terry35 on Saturday, July 14, 2012 5:25 PM

Nice one Tony this is theh one I bought when it came out, gonna be interesting seeing the lifting gear going into it, i was unsure if the extra cost was necessary, but I'm sure this build log will tell. Thanks.

Terry.

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Saturday, July 14, 2012 6:33 PM

Terry since the Dragon kit has some interior I wanted to have the turret being removed but if you leave it on there's really no need for the PE hoist.

Tony lee

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, July 16, 2012 8:31 PM

OK lets get this show on the road.

This is a pretty good startBig Smile

Tony lee

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, July 16, 2012 9:11 PM

Looks like the tin knocker will be VERY busy on this one!!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by detailfreak on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 7:25 AM

Looks like it just assembled itself. Was doing my usual morning E-Bay cruz when I came upon this item Item # 110917929306 it's Trumpeters offering and at an unbelievable price,just thought I'd share. Did you find that chain?

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Posted by vonryan on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 8:48 AM

fun fun Tony. i'll keep an eye on this one. hey was through Springfield Mo. one day i'm going to stop and get a close up look at all those awesome builds of your.

Clay  

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 4:58 PM

Update Time

Pivot Arms

Didn't like the way Voyager did the rear hull attachment points so I dug out my Redneck engineering handbook and came up with this easy fix.

Works for me

Tony lee

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Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 7:16 PM

Yeeha! Tony's modding the build as he goes, wouldn't expect anything less. Big Smile

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 8:24 PM

Thanks All

Bill i'm making it a point to mark up the instructions as I go. String tied around every finger and toe as a reminder.

I feels GOOD

Tony lee

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 3:25 PM

It was a good day but i'm ready to build a SPG Unicycle.Wink

Wheels Wheels Wheels

Tony lee

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Posted by Melchior on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 3:39 PM

you're so quick ... everyone

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Posted by Guney on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 4:38 PM

Good work Tony...:)

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Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 4:38 PM

Just don't tie yourself into knots in the process Tony! Wink After all the Pz IV chassis vehicles you've been working on lately, I bet a unicycle sounds real good right about now! Propeller

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 5:34 PM

That's what i'm talking about Delmar.Big Smile I need some relief.

Thanks Everyone

Tony lee

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Posted by redleg12 on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:57 PM

He's back and better than before.....looks like all the shifts are back on at the tank factory!!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:07 PM

Can you believe it?  I need to go to rehab i'm thinkin.Wink

Tony lee

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Thursday, July 19, 2012 4:18 PM

Progress Report Update

Putting on weight

Tony lee

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Posted by wbill76 on Thursday, July 19, 2012 9:14 PM

Looking slick Tony!

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Posted by Shellback on Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:01 PM

Yes , what Bill said !

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:21 PM

It's taking shape with those rails installed. "That's for sure,that's for dang sure."

Thanks

Tony lee

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Posted by treadwell on Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:23 PM

Hi Tony :-)

Really well done so far and a lot of cool P.E... as is your normYes..... The thing I don't get is the poor theory behind the vehicle...

A howitzer designed to hold a lot of armmo, but it drives up and drops it's turret into a cement casement ?...

At least they had the sense  to cancel it .  I am sure your build will be way better than their theoryBig Smile

I hope you don't mis understand my post ,Tony  and I do find it interesting !

treadCool

   

 

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Friday, July 20, 2012 9:25 AM

Hi Tread

This not only was to served as a weapons transporter but also for ammo supply and possibly a recovery vehicle.

As you know German engineers were innovators.

Thanks bud

Tony lee

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Posted by wing_nut on Friday, July 20, 2012 6:34 PM

Jeez Tony... come up for air!.  You're like a factory.  lookin' good.

Marc  

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Friday, July 20, 2012 7:57 PM

Like they say Marc

Too many to build and not enough time to do it.

I've learned to hold my breath until my lips turn blueBig Smile

Thanks guy

Tony lee

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Posted by IBuild148 on Friday, July 20, 2012 11:22 PM

WOW Tony! Lot's of goodies here and leave it to you to make saying NO to AM add-on's hard to do!

IBuildOne48

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Posted by tigerman on Saturday, July 21, 2012 2:17 AM

Up to your usual standards Tony. I'll do my best to follow along.

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:00 AM

IB0 if these PE prices keep going up it will be easy to say NO MORE.

Eric we'll keep an eye out for you.

Thanks a Lot

Tony lee

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Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Sunday, July 22, 2012 6:43 PM

She is looking great.  This is a very cool vehicle, glad you decided to have the turret off.  That will be very different and as you said, really show off the interior.  You don't need no rehab, You just need to keep keeping on Beer

Rob

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