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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 30, 2014 19:54:13 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 30, 2014 20:15:30 GMT -5
Brave man tackling this version of the Marder I Tony! It's still, after all these years, the only game in town for it so I suppose you had to sooner or later!
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Post by Leon on Mar 30, 2014 20:18:25 GMT -5
You'll get this one tamed Tony.Looking good so far.   |
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Post by bigjohn on Mar 30, 2014 20:26:03 GMT -5
I'll be following with great interest Tony, I have the same kit in the stash. I figured I'd collect some AM for it before trying to tackle it.  |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 30, 2014 20:42:44 GMT -5
It can use some AM BJ the plastic is pretty thick. I'm building as is just to get it out of the way and on the shelf. I've been waiting for one Tex but I can wait only so long you know. I'm not sure just how close to scale this kit is Leon but it will look enough like one to suit me I think. Thanks guys Tony lee |
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Post by afvfan on Mar 31, 2014 9:49:51 GMT -5
Ahhh, after all those "cushy" builds, you've got a challenge on your hands with this one! |
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Post by detailfreak on Mar 31, 2014 10:11:14 GMT -5
definitely a head scratcher.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2014 13:50:49 GMT -5
nice work Tony
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 31, 2014 15:21:04 GMT -5
Monday Update  The 75mm gun is a little better quality than the rest of it so it's not all bad  One benefit building this is it wakes up some of those grey matter cells you don't use very often. Thanks for tuning in folks Tony lee |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 31, 2014 17:42:06 GMT -5
WOW! The gun is as big as the hull itself... hope it doesn't flip over every time it fires!
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Post by losboz on Mar 31, 2014 18:48:54 GMT -5
How the feck did you manage to line up the running gear Tony ? Apart from the over sized 'sticks' that locate sprocket and idler there are absolutely no guides as to where any of it goes !  I marked it all out and still failed. You seem to have nailed it There's also no retaining clamps holding the leaf spring to the bogie in the model  Mine is sat back in its box sulking and although I really want to complete it, its a challenge that can wait for now looking forward to progress Los |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 31, 2014 20:14:51 GMT -5
Los from the photos i've seen I couldn't tell how the spring bases were held in place,figured they were bolted to the bogie frame. So far as alinement I placed the spring stops and then eye balled the support roller spacing. Happy to hear you're feeling better. The wife and I have been under the weather for the past few weeks but nothing as bad as you. Thanks Tony lee |
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Post by bigjohn on Mar 31, 2014 23:02:46 GMT -5
Nice progress! What Tracks did you use? They the kit track?
These are my favorites of the odd ball SPGs.
I haven't been able to find it, but when I was a kid, I saw a documentary on TV call "From Normandy to Berlin". It was all based off of George Stevens personal collection of color footage he took while over in NWE. One scene showed US GIs using a captured Lorain with the sig 33 shelling the German garrison on the island forts of Cherbourg Harbor.
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Post by tommy1drop on Apr 1, 2014 2:12:06 GMT -5
Nice start Tony, will be watching this build as I have one of these in my stash and for the time being that`s where it will stay |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 6:07:08 GMT -5
Hi Tony I'll follow your build - I have a 75% completed shelf queen, stuck because I've never been able to find a convincing interior reference for where the radio is positioned (I think its to the side of the gun, facing rearwards).  I'm also searching for good plans for the Sd Ah 33 trailer in the photo, as nobody makes one as far as I can see. The best model build I've come across to date is featured in the Japanese mag Panzer Graph! [Autumn 2007 issue] Good Luck KenL |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Apr 1, 2014 9:57:26 GMT -5
Can't help you there Ken but don't let that stop you. Kit tracks BJ Not before its time Tommy Thanks guys Tony lee |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 10:03:33 GMT -5
Ok how many in the build process does this one make? I know it was a long hard winter in Missouri but wow Tony!
Looking good, if anyone can make something from this it will be you.
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 1, 2014 13:38:03 GMT -5
Making good progress Tony! I hear you on the 'have to fill that slot' in the collection. Watch as soon as you finish it a new one will be announced... |
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Post by losboz on Apr 1, 2014 18:31:07 GMT -5
Cheers Tony Not sure if you've seen these kits - AlBy of France’s all resin offering link and the multimedia MB Models link ? I found these first when I started searching on the tinterweb. It was only later I found out Ironside/RPM had made (attempted !) a plastic version I have found no period interior shots other than museum pieces. How about you ?  Los |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Apr 1, 2014 19:21:12 GMT -5
About the same Los or just profile shots.
Tony lee
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Apr 2, 2014 13:29:01 GMT -5
She's taking shape    I need to fill those craters,grab handles and steps are way oversize. Hotchkiss and Lorraine Marder I comparison.  They say a good chance of storms on the way for the next two or three days. It's that time of year to keep our eyes on the sky Tony lee |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 2, 2014 15:10:46 GMT -5
Looking good Tony! Those craters belong on the moon! Don't use up all your putty on them. Got to hand it to the German for creativity in ways to motorize the Pak 40 for sure. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Apr 2, 2014 19:52:35 GMT -5
Moon Craters Pak 40 was a main stay for em no doubt about it. Thanks Tex Tony lee |
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Post by Leon on Apr 2, 2014 21:08:25 GMT -5
Making great progress Tony ,Kinda looks like a HT with all tracks.Stay safe my friend. |
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Post by TRM on Apr 2, 2014 22:09:26 GMT -5
Way to hang in there...in some nice shape now!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 12:02:00 GMT -5
Nice work, these old kits can be a challenge but really satisfying when tamed.
I have built the ironside version, and that really was a pig, Looks alright now though, just needs a paint job
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 12:29:32 GMT -5
looking good mate
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Apr 3, 2014 17:10:24 GMT -5
Yeah Vlad I read the Ironside kit was a real loser. Thanks Guys for the good words Tony lee |
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