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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 14, 2018 15:36:10 GMT -5
 With all the painting I need to do this looks like one of those rainy day starters.  Later Folks Tony lee  |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 14, 2018 16:11:48 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 14, 2018 16:21:49 GMT -5
Awesome. Been wondering how this kit looks. Found the pics on the internet of this tank and almost did a conversion....of course it gets released as a kit lol.
Looking forward to seeing what you do with her Tony.
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Post by Leon on Mar 14, 2018 17:10:46 GMT -5
Another SPG!!! I'll be following along Tony.  |
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Post by joelsmith on Mar 14, 2018 18:39:22 GMT -5
OMG, Tony goes back to no turrets! Stop the presses! Seriously, your spares box will get a major injection of parts. I can't wait to see progress on this one.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 14, 2018 20:13:39 GMT -5
Rob I almost converted the old Alan PzII 15cm sig 33 to one of these,I even started but changed my mind. Then Dragon released their PzII so I was thinking sooner or later DML would do this one,took them long enough. They're calling for rain Friday,Saturday and Sunday so I might get a start on it sooner than I thought. They only built one but it did see action before being destroyed. Tony lee |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 14, 2018 21:28:17 GMT -5
I am so glad our uncle Tony got his senses back... whew!!!
I never forget your Dragon Bison and it will be fun to follow this too.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 14, 2018 22:15:42 GMT -5
Andy I was about to go through withdrawal or the DT's without my SPGs. Well maybe not that bad but I was happy as double pecker billy goat when I heard about its release.  Uncle Tony |
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Post by thug626 on Mar 14, 2018 23:41:39 GMT -5
Annnnnnd Tony is the first kid on the block to build up this SPG. Dang glad you went with this and not the Alan kit.
Count me in my good man!
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Post by Tobi on Mar 15, 2018 2:50:32 GMT -5
Awesome. Been wondering how this kit looks. Found the pics on the internet of this tank and almost did a conversion....of course it gets released as a kit lol. Looking forward to seeing what you do with her Tony. LOL! Exactly my thinking. Luckily I didn't start yet, but now I have already a Pz.III, and a Bison II more bum around in my stash. Who needs stock at the financial market if he can have crude oil pressed into plastic sprues in his basement as a pension fund? I want this kit! |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 15, 2018 9:56:16 GMT -5
Rob I almost converted the old Alan PzII 15cm sig 33 to one of these,I even started but changed my mind. Then Dragon released their PzII so I was thinking sooner or later DML would do this one,took them long enough. They're calling for rain Friday,Saturday and Sunday so I might get a start on it sooner than I thought. They only built one but it did see action before being destroyed. Tony lee Tony that is usually how it works. I gave up about 10-14 years ago. I think the last think I did was the Pz IV bridgelayer. Got her built, took a year, and painted...then it was released in resin conversion kit and then plastic. Of course that was back in the day when it was DML imperial series just coming out. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 15, 2018 21:15:29 GMT -5
Started Lower hull and running gear:   I had to drill out the torsion bar holes on one side just a little so the bar collars would fit flush with the hull. There are several "A"&"B" sprues so you'll have to sort through them to find the correct part numbers called for. Tony lee |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Mar 15, 2018 23:40:57 GMT -5
The vehicles history is kinda cool.......... it's an actual true to life "ONE OFF".... this is the kinda build that makes you want to drop back in... 
PJ2
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Post by Tobi on Mar 16, 2018 0:45:42 GMT -5
Saw some more pics of the kit now and I don't agree with Dragon's undercarriage construction. Also you can see in the original picture the axles stubs of the sIG were still in place when they lifted the gun into the fighting compartment. My suspicion is they were part of the fixation. We don't know how it really looked like, but the kit design isn't convincing at all from an engineer's point of view. The floor isn't strong enough to cope with the recoil unless you remove the tread plate over the torsion bars and go directly down to the bottom. If I had to do it I had welded some cross beams from one hull side to the other and bolt the undercarriage to it.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 16, 2018 11:33:45 GMT -5
Looking good! I swear I saw you smiling in your avatar picture... yep you got your SPG fix!
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Post by Leon on Mar 16, 2018 13:12:16 GMT -5
Nice start on the lower hull!
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 16, 2018 14:44:27 GMT -5
All is right in the universe once again. Tony's back at SPG's.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 16, 2018 20:46:25 GMT -5
Update Upper Hull:     The only items you get for the interior is a lousy seat and two driving levers  Tony lee |
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Post by Tobi on Mar 17, 2018 0:28:51 GMT -5
Yes, that is typical Dragon strategy as of today. Kitbash existing sprues together, do the most necessary minimum of new parts and take 80 bucks for it...
As I absolutely want this kit in my collection, I will bite my teeth and possibly pay, knowing I can most likely also purchase it 9-10 months later for a third of the original price at a bargain sale... we'll see.
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Post by dierk on Mar 17, 2018 6:16:11 GMT -5
Doing a great job!
I'm glad this doesn't make my 'buy now' finger twitch - I'll stick to the fully-goodied-up DML kits in my stash, occasionally adding one of the old-style kits when I come across them. They used to be top dog, but those days are over as far as I'm concerned. Too expensive, too stripped down, and sometimes lacking in quality.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 17, 2018 14:36:26 GMT -5
Update Gun:   I had to cut a section out of one of these bars for the firewall to go all the way down,the box on the firewall hits one of them.  Tony lee |
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Post by Leon on Mar 17, 2018 19:31:02 GMT -5
Nice work on the minor surgery Tony! This is one mean looking beast. |
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Post by bbrowniii on Mar 18, 2018 16:57:22 GMT -5
Looking sharp Tony. I'll be following along!!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 19, 2018 13:02:26 GMT -5
Update Tracks and Trim: The tracks are a bit tight and a tiny bit narrow for the sprockets.   After installing the tools fill the holes on the interior side for a cleaner look.   Later Guys Tony lee |
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Post by detailfreak on Aug 29, 2018 9:12:31 GMT -5
Looks pretty damn good so far Tony.
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 30, 2018 22:17:13 GMT -5
You make this look waaaay too easy. Nice progress so far Tony.
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Post by captfue on Aug 30, 2018 22:20:20 GMT -5
Great work lots of details to look at.
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Post by detailfreak on Nov 30, 2018 16:08:40 GMT -5
Enough leftovers to build a Tamiya kit. Will be following along.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Mar 12, 2021 1:24:05 GMT -5
Very cool build of a "one off" subject. To tell the truth I wasn't even aware of the vehicle until now.
Looking forward to seeing it completed
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