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1/35 M110A2 8 inch Howitzer in ODS, WIP, 05/26/14, Complete .

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Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, January 26, 2014 5:26 PM

Very nice so far Mike.  I too have one that I plan on making into an ODS M110A2 as well.

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Posted by Joe P on Sunday, January 26, 2014 7:04 PM

I just finished the same kit. It was my first Italeri kit, nice details throughout. I removed the muzzle brake and cut the barrel down to replicate the M110 used during Vietnam.  After I finished it I made a diorama with it and gave it to friend who was a forward observer in an artillery unit. Would like to see photos your progress.

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Posted by ygmodeler4 on Sunday, January 26, 2014 8:34 PM

ooooh this is gonna be exciting, I'll be watching closely, everything looks great so far.

-Josiah

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, January 27, 2014 5:47 AM

Gino - Thanks for the peek. Here is one of the few times we will get a chance to do the "German" thing.... chipping.... should be fun

Joe - The model is a nice kit and it great that you passed it on to an FO. Come along for the ride and you will see plenty of photos and info.

Josiah - Nice to have you along for the ride.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Monday, January 27, 2014 9:38 AM

Mike,

I have this kit and I am saving it for the start and finish of my M577. I will be following your build of this 8" M110 closely to help in the building of my own.

Regards,

Earl

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Monday, January 27, 2014 9:46 AM

Joe,

Do you have a photo of your completed M110? The one which I will be building will also have the type used during the "Cold War" in Europe.

Thanks,

Earl

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, January 27, 2014 7:42 PM

Earl - Nice to have you watching

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Joe P on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7:18 AM
Earl, Here is one of the photos I took before I gave it to him...  Model_489.jpg by Joe_P., on Flickr Here is a link to the rest of them on Flickr... http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_p62/sets/72157640251216273/ Joe
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Posted by subfixer on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7:57 AM

Mike, I always take great pleasure following your builds and I also learn a lot. Keep it coming.

Lee

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Posted by redleg12 on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:53 PM

Lee - Always great to have you stop by. Glad you are learning something from my blogs... I will keep it coming.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by armornut on Sunday, February 2, 2014 11:26 AM

Thanks Redleg, I knew ODS was a managerie of equipment new and old, but wow.I jusr told my wife my stash was complete, NUTS! LOL  . I'll check in again?

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Posted by the doog on Sunday, February 2, 2014 1:54 PM

Looking good so far, Mike! I'll try to follow, but I"m on the road now as of Thursday--next stop somewhere up in Detroit, I think? It's hard to follow stuff when you're on a bus most of the day. :)

I'll be impressed if you make it to the end of this build without breaking the back off that darned seat at the back! I must have broken that thing of half a dozen times before I made a new mount using brass pins!

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Sunday, February 2, 2014 2:36 PM

Where are you headed to Karl I live around 6 or 7 hours north of Detroit.

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, February 2, 2014 5:40 PM

Armornut - No problem...you are never finished with the stash!!

Karl - Thanks for the peek, yea the seat back is a PITA. Have one $%&* already. Enjoy the road as best you can.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, February 2, 2014 5:42 PM

Working on some more sub-assemblies, the first is the recoil spade. I still have to put on the spare tracks and will keep it separated until most of the painting is completed to make things easier.

Also assembled is the metal barrel to the slide section, also the muzzle brake on the barrel.

I also assembled all the road wheels. I painted them first with my rubber mix of 50/50 Flat and NATO Black. After the tire black dried, the rims were painted with NATO Green as the base color.

The hull assembly also received the base coat of NATO Green.

The different pistons for the equilibrators, recoil spade lifts and recoil pistons were base coated in black and then painted Alclad Dark Aluminum.

Time to assemble the tracks during the game. Enjoy

As always if you have any comments, please feel free to drop in.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by DUSTER on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 9:51 AM

Another build I have to watch- 

redleg12

 The different pistons for the equilibrators, recoil spade lifts and recoil pistons were base coated in black and then painted Alclad Dark Aluminum.

 As always if you have any comments, please feel free to drop in.

Rounds Complete!!

Say, NICE Chippin' Effect on those "metal bases" on the quilibrators, recoil spade lifts and recoil pistons;  really shows up well on the wood block 

Steve

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Posted by redleg12 on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 8:56 PM

Steve - Great to have you watching

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by the doog on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 5:42 PM

Hey Mike, those recuperators look smokin'! The whole build is looking pretty good so far. Yes

I recently took these great photos of a rusted blade if you need some inspiration for painting that blade!

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Posted by redleg12 on Thursday, February 6, 2014 5:38 AM

Karl - Thanks for the help. The recoil spade is always a mess. It will have to be three shades with sand down to NATO Green and metal/rust in places. It will be fun.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by the doog on Thursday, February 6, 2014 9:27 AM

Mike, I'm always happy to help if I can!

Just a thought--if you've never tried the "Hair Spray" method, this spade would be a perfect candidate for a test-mule. Spray a dark brown, HS it, spray a second light rust over that and degrade it and weather it with some more rust straeaks and tonal variations. SEAL IT WELL, add more HS, spray your base colors and degrade that, showing the rust underneath. Then you can drybush and paint on your metallic chips and worn areas. Use enamel for your first rust color, acrylic for anything that would be on top of a HS layer. Seal whatever you degrade before going to the next step.

Good luck with it if you decide to go that route! It might be very cool?

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Posted by Pawel on Thursday, February 6, 2014 10:17 AM

Hello Mike!

Noticed your latest fire mission a bit late, but now I'm watching! Good luck with your build and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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Posted by redleg12 on Thursday, February 6, 2014 7:11 PM

Karl - I will be using a modified version of the hairspray on most of the model. The NATO Green is the undercoat and ODS Sand the top color. The ODS vehicles were painted in country with non military paint and so many vehicles BADLY chipped. On the blade I would have both rust and green colors showing through the sand. As always thanks for the help. Especially on one of the few times I can use "chipping"

Pawel -  Always a pleasure to have you stop by the firing point.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by the doog on Thursday, February 6, 2014 7:31 PM

Sounds good, Mike! I'll try to check in from the road when I get a decent internet connection!  :)

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Friday, February 7, 2014 11:16 AM

Armornut,

Little did I realize when I got back into this hobby after 50 years that I would be so impressed by the armor and battleship models that are available that I would start a "stash". Am I becoming obsessed by the need to purchase models and aftermarket details almost on a weekly basis? Am I losing my mind or is this common in this hobby? Whatever it is, I am enjoying it and the help that is quite apparent from the fine folks in the Forum.

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Friday, February 7, 2014 11:28 AM

Mike,

Once again, this is great info and inspiration for when I start my own M110. Once again,good job!!

Earl

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Posted by redleg12 on Friday, February 7, 2014 8:44 PM

Earl - Almost everyone starts a stash. It is a hobby into itself. If you enjoy it....do it. Glad I am inspiring you..

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Saturday, February 8, 2014 9:36 AM

You are definitely an inspiration. I don't know if I could ever get to be as good as you are, but you give me hope that I can improve with every model that I build. You must be very busy with the M110, I have the same kit and I am saving your build as a reference for building mine.

On the way over.

Earl

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, February 9, 2014 7:36 AM

Earl - Thanks for the kind words. As for skills, we all learn more with every build, like EOD there is no expert. That is the great purpose of this forum to learn, teach and share. Just keep trying and building but most of all, enjoy and have fun. That is the key for the hobby.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, February 9, 2014 6:32 PM

This week’s progress includes the tracks. Worked on them during the Super Bowl and finished up later this week. Here are 4 sets of 36 links. On side should have 74 or 75 links, thus two of these sets plus a couple of loose links, which will be added to fit. At 36 links it makes it easier to work with for finishing in my opinion.

Here is the last assemble, the gun upper carriage. The last few details and filling work completed.

Here is a closer view. You can see my use of Archer surface details welding lines.

Here is the recoil spade. It has been base painted with NATO Green and the AK Light Rust wash to give a rust bleed look near the bottom.

That’s it for now. Next to finish the base coating and start some add on details.

As always if you have any comments, please feel free to drop in.
 
Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, March 2, 2014 5:32 PM

It has been a few weeks as RL and this great winter has kept me away from the bench.
 
After assembling the tracks I coated them with AK Track wash to get the general color and then used AK light rust to enhance the nooks and crannies. Here is how they look as I still have to paint the pads rubber black.
 
 
As I stated earlier the ODS vehicles were painted in country with non-military paint and had a tendency to peel and scratch very easily. In order to create the look, the hull was coated using 3 coats of AK Worn Effects. This solution is a simple version of the hair spray technique…without the hairspray! After drying the third coat I used Model Master Acryl US Army Gulf Sand.
 
After the hull dried using a stiff brush for wear areas, an X-Acto blade for edge wear, and my small Eurotool for peel areas, I worked the hull especially in the area of the tracks and fenders. All this work is done keeping the area wet to damp with water. Here is the look after the chipping/peeling process.
 

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Monday, March 3, 2014 3:55 PM

Mike, You're looking good with  this. I have the same kit. I don't like the split barrel with the kit. Are you intending on using this barrel as supplied with the kit? The accuracy of the 8" M110 was incredible, I was sorry to hear that it is not in the Army arsenal any longer. Keep up the inspiration to make me try harder to do better on my model making!

Earl

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Monday, March 3, 2014 4:10 PM

Mike, Outstanding!! What aftermarket details did you use for your build? Don't mean that as a slur to your model building ability, it is just fantastic what you accomplish. You should write a book for us newcomers to get ideas and to learn how to give us help in our builds.

Earl

On the way over.

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, March 3, 2014 6:47 PM

Earl - Thanks, so far what you have seen;

Eduard - Photo Etch Set for M110A2

Barrel Store - Metal Barrel for M110A2

Spade Ace - Metal Tracks for M110/M107 series

Verlinden - Vehicle Tool set

still to come

AFV - Sand camouflage net

MV Lenses for the headlight and BO light

Scratch build Aiming posts and ramming staffs

Scratch muzzle cover and covers for the pantel and gunners quadrant

Scratch decals for the drivers periscopes

Cast section chest

Still contemplating personal gear & MREs

That's what I have so far

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by DUSTER on Monday, March 3, 2014 6:55 PM

Oh Good, You didn't go over board- just a simple build 

SERIOUSLY: looks Super ! The road wheels and drive gears are  outstanding 

Steve

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Posted by SprueOne on Monday, March 3, 2014 8:16 PM

Very clean realism, REDLEG 

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, March 3, 2014 8:24 PM

Steve - You know I never do anything simple! Thanks

Sprue - Thanks

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 7:21 AM

Superb work, Mike! You KNOW that I"m loving the worn look!

What did you think of the "Worn Effects"? I tried it, and can't say that I thought it offered any advantage over hair spray---plus, you can't really get "80's hair" with it if you want. Propeller

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 9:43 AM

Very cool, the dinged up road wheels look fantastic!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by redleg12 on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 5:37 AM

Karl - Thanks for stopping by. The worn effects works well. You do have to follow the directions. You need multiple coats, then apply the paint and as soon as the paint is dry, start scratching.You don't have to milk a can of Aqua Net, it is in a much small jar, and based on this build like hair spray, one jar should last a long while!

As for the 80s hair....I had buzz cuts in the 80s....now if we go back to the early 70s we are talking serious hair! LOL

Gamera - Thanks for stopping by and for the comment.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 7:17 PM

OH WOW Bro that's lookin killerYesStarStarStar

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Posted by redleg12 on Thursday, March 6, 2014 5:40 AM

Tony - My old friend, it is always good to hear from you. Thanks

You and the lovely lady keep your powder warm!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, March 9, 2014 6:54 PM

This week was finishing the rest of the assemblies with sand color and scratching. The gun carriage edge was painted with my rubber black mix as the gasket between the carriage and the hull. Next it was treated with the AK Scratch mix and then the ODS Sand color as previously discussed. Here is the view of the carriage after scratching.

Here is the other side of the carriage

Here is the recoil spade assembly also treated in the same method. The spade needs a bit more scratching considering the way it is used.

I painted the pads on the track with my rubber mix (50/50 Flat & NATO Black). Here are the tracks now ready for mounting.

That’s it for this week, now its time to begin assembling and adding details.

As always if you have any comments, please feel free to drop in.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, March 9, 2014 7:13 PM

Looking awesome Mike.  A great build of a great piece.

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, March 9, 2014 8:34 PM

Gino - Thanks, nothing like the big boy! Modeling its swan song appearance is proving to be fun. I have done more scratching and chipping on this one build then all my years of modeling put together!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by bufflehead on Sunday, March 9, 2014 10:26 PM

Hey Mike!  Been away for a while and am getting caught up on things in the forums.  Looks like I missed the start of another of your big guns, but after reading through the entire thread I've got to say you're doing a bang up job here!  I really like the chipped paint effect with the AK product!  I've got a bottle myself, but haven't used it yet.  I also love the look of the tracks....question:  did you apply the AK track wash directly to the metal Spade Ace links or did you prep the links first?

Ernest

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, March 10, 2014 5:35 AM

Ernest - First thanks for the comments. As for the tracks, I used the AK product directly to the metal links. Works just fine. Since it is a solvent base, Mineral Spirits, based wash it works very well on the bare metal.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Monday, March 10, 2014 8:38 AM

I was always impressed with the accuracy of the M110A2. Especially hip shots , where you have nothing but terrain maps. Nothing came close to the accuracy of the M110. I am following your build  closely, as I want to do mine next and I hope to do mine as acturately. as possible to yours. Have a great day Mike!

Earl

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, March 10, 2014 6:50 PM

Earl - Thanks for the comments, glad to have you along for the ride. Hope it make your ride that much easier.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 5:08 PM

Tracks, spade, and carriage, oh my! Nice update Mike, looking good. Yes

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Posted by redleg12 on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 7:15 PM

Bill - As always, thanks!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by subfixer on Saturday, March 15, 2014 9:51 AM

Mike, your artillery just blows me away. Good job.

Lee

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Posted by redleg12 on Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:36 PM

Lee - Thanks for stopping by and for your comments.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:59 PM

Mike,

Fantastic! What more can I say?

Earl

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, March 16, 2014 7:02 AM

Earl - Thanks

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, March 30, 2014 6:36 PM

I worked on the chassis and setting up a base for the model. On the chassis first, I drilled out the molded headlights and added MV Lenses for the clear and blackout lights.
 
I made the decals for the unit marking and vehicle number. After applying some clear future to the model and after a day to cure the decals were applied. Once the decals were applied and allowed to set for a day then I air brushed the chassis with a flat clear coat.
 
The periscopes are done with decal paper that has been painted with chrome paint then covered with smoke clear and then a lacquer clear coat. I keep a small sheet available so I just have to cut to size and apply.
 
Next was weathering using AK OIF Streaking Highlight. After moving panel by panel here is the chassis
 
 
While waiting for things to dry I painted the fire extinguisher flat red with flat black nozzle and steel band and top knob.
 
Here is a rear view of the chassis.
 
 
In between the model work was time in the woodwork shop to cut an oak board and edge the board on the router table. Then the board was stained and given two coats of polyurethane. I added a base of ¼ inch foam with white glue. Lastly I started the sand base using paper mache mixed with white glue and sand color craft paint. I used the kit rubber band tracks to create the sand indentation. While the paper mache is drying I applied a light coat of fine sand sprinkled onto the groundwork. More work to come on this.
 

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Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, March 30, 2014 6:49 PM

Looking great Mike.  See you at AMPS.

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, March 31, 2014 5:35 AM

Gino - Thanks, looking forward to seeing you, it will be great to have mutual supporting fires at the show!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Monday, March 31, 2014 8:45 AM

Hi Mike, how was the show? Wanted to attend but I had back problems again.

Earl

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, March 31, 2014 7:26 PM

Earl - Actually the show is the end of this week. Looking forward to it.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 11:22 AM

Looking good Mike, can't wait to see the final product.

Earl

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Posted by redleg12 on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 5:28 PM

Earl - Thanks....me too!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by r13b20 on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 10:49 AM

Excellent job so far! This thread caused me to rejoin the forums. Hi y'all.

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Posted by DUSTER on Thursday, April 10, 2014 11:12 AM

r13b20

Excellent job so far! This thread caused me to rejoin the forums. Hi y'all.

Hey back at you 

Steve

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Posted by redleg12 on Thursday, April 10, 2014 6:59 PM

13B - Glad you are enjoying the build and it has brought you back. Should have more for all of you to view this weekend.

Steve - Nice to see you!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by r13b20 on Thursday, April 10, 2014 7:46 PM

Thanks Duster and redleg.

I'm glad I only trained on m110's and didn't have to crew one.

SPLASH, OUT! Bob

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Posted by disastermaster on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 5:29 PM

Okay, another Steve here....... 

http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smileys/bored-smiley.gif?1292867559.........how many Steves are on this forum anyway?

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I haven't been checking in too often lately..... been very busy.

Been watching occasionally and like what 'ya doing Mike, especially those tracks.

For me, the tracks are "the BLING"  of  armor. 

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Posted by redleg12 on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:56 PM

Steve - It is always a pleasure to have you stop by old friend... and with all your buddies. Thanks old friend. The armor bracelets are always fun!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, April 20, 2014 6:43 PM

It has been a busy few weeks including a trip to AMPS. I finally had a bit of time here and there. This is a catch up to the work to date.
 
Continued the work with AK OIF weathering on the carriage and the barrel. The end o the barrel has a cover on it ready for road march. The cover is made from airplane tissue and then it is seal coated with future. It is painted with Poly-scale medium green. The strap is a strip of PE painted with NATO Green.
 
 
The tools are replacements from the Verlinden tool sets. They are painted with the new Ammo Mig Tool Paint set. The set is great to have all the colors for tools in one easy box. You can also see the use of the Archer Welding marks on the carriage panels. On the same panel you can see the Archer data plate used. Tail lights are painted with Tamiya smoke and clear red. Lastly you can see the custom decals for the unit and vehicle markings
 

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Posted by DUSTER on Sunday, April 20, 2014 7:14 PM

Mike 

As always you have scratched and painted and created another masterpiece. 

For once my smart asterisk commitments are stilled. 

***************************************************************************************************

As to distermasters   1) "Okay, another Steve here....... 

2)http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smileys/bored-smiley.gif?1292867559.........how many Steves are on this forum anyway?

3)   http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smileys/big-smile2-smiley.gif?1292867555  http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smileys/dont-no-smiley.gif?1292867584  http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smileys/bubble-smiley.gif?1292867562  http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smileys/baeh-smiley.gif?1292867551  book smiley"  

I can only say:

1) Darn right    (glad you can use my name-just don't sully it----I do that well enough myself

2) just enough   (for a good time)

3) 


Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, April 21, 2014 3:04 AM

Steve - Thanks for the kind words. LMAO as you answer Steve Distermasters ..... no one could ever confuse anyone with him or should I say..."THEM"!!   LOL

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 2:04 PM

Mike,

This is fantastic! All that you need now is the noise that she makes when fired. Brings back a lot of memories. I'm afraid to start mine after seeing yours. Thanks for the memories.

Earl

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 5:07 PM

Terrific work, Mike!

After a busy move into the new house, I'm just getting time to model again, and it's a pleasure to come back and see the same model I had just finished but in such a completely different finish and look. I don't have to even tell you that you nailed it----fabulous, honestly! I love the dust cover on the barrel and sights.

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Posted by redleg12 on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 6:33 PM

Earl - Thanks for the kind comments. Rather than being afraid, I would hope this build is inspiring you to the fullest potential. As for the noise, yep that is something you cannot describe....and lets not forget the smell!

Karl - Glad to see you back and I hope the new humble abode has everything you and the lovely lady need...enjoy. Thanks for the comments. I am having fun with this one. Not often I get to do chipping. As for the covers, I want to show it in the "ready to roll" look. Still have to mount it and get the spade on. Then add some more riding goodies. Going to add an AFV camo net rolled up...that should be fun

As always thanks guys

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Posted by bufflehead on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 11:30 PM

Whoa!  That's a BIG gun!

Love everything about it Mike!  You're really making this one come alive! 

BTW, never heard of a Tool Paint set by MIG.....I'll have to look into that!

Ernest

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Last Aircraft Builds - Hobby Boss 1/72 F4F Wildcat & FW-190A8

     

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Posted by redleg12 on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 5:28 PM

Ernest - Thanks for comments. As for the MIG tool set paint, check this out

www.michtoy.com/item-A.MIG-7112-Acrylic_Paint_Sets:_Tool_Colors_Set.html

It will give you a place to start

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 5:31 PM

Some very nice progress here Mike! Very cool work as usual on all the details. Beer

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Posted by redleg12 on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 6:13 PM

Bill - Thanks for the peek....and the kind words

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Monday, May 5, 2014 4:06 PM

The noise and the smell of  a Battalion Fire for Effect was awesome. I will never forget that, your build is so good that it looks like you took pictures of the real thing and then reduced them.  Thanks again for bringing back those memories of the greatest gun that I ever gave fire directions to. Just my thoughts from an old horse soldier who did not use a computer to do the calculations.

Stay well my friend,

Earl

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Posted by Raualduke on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 12:09 AM

Thanks for the link to tool set paint. I've always struggled with that

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Posted by BarrettDuke on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 4:57 AM

Redleg, That is some exceptional work. Congratulations. And thanks for mentioning the MIG tool set paints. That's very helpful. I'm going to order a box today. Thanks for sharing the pics. Really nice! And I take it your chosen nom de guerre is a reference to the Cincinnati Reds?

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Posted by redleg12 on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 9:47 AM

Earl - Ahhh.. the small of a Battery TOT and the use of a GFT. Thanks... be well

Raual - The paint set makes things easy...all in one box....enjoy

Barrett - Same explanation as for Raual. As for Redleg....nothing to do with baseball... see the explaination here

www.abtryassoc.org/.../redlegs.html

As for me, this will give you an idea...   www.redleg2scale.com/About.html

Thanks guys

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Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, May 11, 2014 8:12 PM

Looking awesome Mike.  I really like the look of this one.  I may have to start mine soon too.

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

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Sunday, May 11, 2014 10:57 PM

I like it. It is great to see that old kit done up right.

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, May 12, 2014 5:05 AM

Gino - Thanks for the peek, as for getting a model started, I understand the feeling of "so many models, so little time!".

Rob - Thanks, it is always fun to work with the "classics" but they are a bit of work. Then again we are "modelers"!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by the doog on Monday, May 12, 2014 7:17 AM

Man, that looks TOTALLY sweet, Mike. You never disappoint! What a great model! (That seat looks killer!)

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, May 12, 2014 10:27 AM

Excellent Excellent ExcellentStarStarStarStarStar

Love that machine MikeHeart

Tony lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by wbill76 on Monday, May 12, 2014 1:00 PM

Almost home with this one Mike, looking pretty sweet! Yes

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, May 12, 2014 7:05 PM

Karl - Your words are too kind...glad you like the seat....it is a PITA on the model and literally a PITA on the real deal!!

Tony - My old friend. It is always great to hear from you. All the best my friend and thanks for the comments

Bill - SOOOOOO Close. just a few more little items. Thanks for the peek.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by DUSTER on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 2:12 AM

Mike,  

   Well done  Am reluctantly looking to the finish pictures of this beauty...can you say that about big gun arty?   

us missile guys are always shooting their mouths off

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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Posted by redleg12 on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 5:03 AM

Steve - LMAO....you know what they say about guys with big guns......they also have big road wheels Wink

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Posted by SprueOne on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 9:19 AM

All the added details and fine touches Yes Looks good

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Posted by redleg12 on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 5:05 AM

Sprue - Thanks for the peek and for the comments.

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Posted by r13b20 on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 2:48 PM

Just remembering "GRAF" tank trail dust. On one of these? <shudder> Great job, you "splashed" the target! Bob

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Posted by redleg12 on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 6:59 PM

Bob - Ahhhh... memories. Thanks for the comments.

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Posted by JohanT on Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:30 AM

Hi,

The finish and your attention to detail is remarkable.

Like the fire extinguisher, seat, the dust covers.

Very inspiring - I want one!

Very Best Regards

Johan

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Thursday, May 15, 2014 1:22 PM

That was part of the memories, being in FDC we brought up the rear. Ah, the good old days!

Earl

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Posted by Alpha 43 on Thursday, May 15, 2014 1:59 PM

Mike,

This is truly outstanding! This girl could nail a needle in a haystack, just as you are doing with this build!! You should publish your build in FSM, my bet would be that it would bring others back into the hobby. From one experienced M110 to another, bless you and thanks for all of the memories which you brought back to an old horse soldier.

How could we ever take the M110 out of the Army arsenal?

Stay well Mike,

Earl

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Posted by redleg12 on Thursday, May 15, 2014 6:47 PM

Johan - Thanks for the kind words...a full scale on the front lawn.....someday!!!

Earl - The Funny Duck Club... may have been in the rear eating the track dust but it had its advantages!! Thanks for the comments. As for an article, I leave those to my buddies Bill or Karl. I have been down that path, not my thing. I do keep a web site and everyone is always welcome there. Just click on my logo below. Lastly as for the memories,my pleasure. It is one of the reasons I build almost strictly artillery, memories and a big part of my life.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, May 18, 2014 7:49 AM

my friend it makes me take a step or two back when i see a true artist work his craft.  you always show your expertise on the big guns and your passion for them with your finishes.  

you are a true artist.  

joe

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, May 19, 2014 5:41 AM

Joe - Thanks, I truly appreciate your comment using the term "artist" . Something many forget that our hobby is an art. Being termed an artist is an honor.

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Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, May 26, 2014 6:55 PM

Awesome job, Mike.  She looks great.  I love all the little details.

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

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Posted by r13b20 on Monday, May 26, 2014 7:52 PM

Just back from your site. Great stuff! Is that a PAK-75 I see? Had to babysit them once at Ft. Carson. Charlie 5/29 FA. DivArty rotated them around. Too many silly memories.  :) Bob

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Posted by redleg12 on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 5:16 AM

Gino - Always a pleasure to have you stop by the firing point, thanks.

Bob - Thanks for visiting the site, I need to perform an update there soon. For me, that is part of what the hobby is about, memories, and another big part is friends. Thanks for your memories and for stopping by.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 8:22 AM

That's superb work, Mike. One of my favorite builds from you. This one came out awesome!

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Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 1:52 PM

Always love seeing you bring an arty build to life with all the little details Mike and this one's no exception!

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Posted by redleg12 on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 7:37 PM

Karl and Bill - Always good to have you both stop by. Thank you for all your support all these years!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by disastermaster on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 7:10 AM

 Yes it IS complete and ahttp://z3.ifrm.com/226/94/0/e233319/e233319.gif real looker. 

 But of course (out of all the fine accomplishments on this build) you just gotta know I Love that blade.

 https://i.imgur.com/LjRRaV1.png

 

 

 
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Posted by Alpha 43 on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 10:11 AM

Mike!

She is awesome! How I wish that I can do mine justice when I have the courage to start it. Memories are something never to be replaced and seeing what you have achieved here is like going back in time to relive that time in my life. There is nothing to make your heart swell with pride than being in an 8" battery.  Just one question Mike. Will you consider building the other three to make a complete battery?? Just kidding. Your love of the artillery truly shows in this beautiful model.

Earl

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 11:13 AM

Beautiful work! I love all the small touches. Thanks again for letting us follow along.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by redleg12 on Thursday, May 29, 2014 4:54 AM

Steve - Thanks, and of course you like the spade... Wink

Earl - Thanks for coming by. Well not the other 3 but I do have the M110 and M110A1 which would complete the variant family of the M110 and if you throw in the M107 that would give me a battery.

Gamera - Thanks, and you are welcome. It is always a pleasure to be here with my friends at FSM

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Friday, May 30, 2014 1:35 PM

Yeeeaaaaa Mike, Fine as frog hair she is.

Thanks for bringing it to life.

M110 and M110A1 Let her rip buddyYes

Tony lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by redleg12 on Saturday, May 31, 2014 6:26 AM

Tony - My old friend, thanks. All in good time. The problem is sooo many models sooo little time. You and your super lady be well!

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Gun Tech on Saturday, May 31, 2014 8:53 AM

Superb work Mike!   I like everything about this guy.  All the little "adds on" really bring it to life!

Jean-Michel    "Arte et Marte"

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Posted by redleg12 on Saturday, May 31, 2014 3:22 PM

My friend to the north, it is always good to hear from you and thank you for your comments.

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Posted by fightnjoe on Saturday, May 31, 2014 4:33 PM

wow.  like i stated earlier, an artist.  really eye popping and jawdropping.   just awesome work my friend.  just awesome.

joe

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Posted by BarrettDuke on Saturday, May 31, 2014 4:59 PM

Redleg, I'm just now seeing your response to my question. That's a much more meaningful explanation. I enjoyed your website, too. Thanks for your careful work on these models. I look forward to seeing more from you.

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Posted by ygmodeler4 on Saturday, May 31, 2014 7:27 PM

Glad to see this one done Mike, the results show how much work you put into it. Awesome job!

-Josiah

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Posted by redleg12 on Saturday, May 31, 2014 8:13 PM

Joe - I am honored by your comments, thanks

Barret - Thanks, I will be around for a bit more I hope. Way too many more models to build!!

Josiah - Thanks for stopping by and for the comments.

Rounds Complete!!

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