Looking VERY nice indeed there Steve 
Lovely paintwork on the chassis and running gear mate.... Love it
Lovely paintwork on the chassis and running gear mate.... Love it
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Managed to get a little more completed, tracks (complete with mistake) and engine for example; started on stowage but have yet to uncover a definitive stowage plan so it will have to be down to the arcane art of guesstimation! The rear basket was deformed and had a short moulding in one area which, in itself, isn't too much of a problem as I can cover the shortfall with a strategically placed piece of 'cloth'. Still looking for dashboard decals as the dash is such a visual piece. Away for the weekend but I can get more done in the first half of next week (School beckons again!). Mandatory figure for scale purposes, and hopeful that this GB will completed to schedule!
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Really coming on now Steve and looking very good indeed.Comment
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Looking really fine Steve!!! I wouldn't go crazy looking for a load plan, as these things carried what the crew needed most. Fuel, personal gear, food stuffs, 98K ammo, tarps to give them protection from the elements and so on. Just pile it in the back and if it could fall off, maybe a rope or two the secure it. I can't see anything wrong with the tracks myself......
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You only need a 7 man crew for the gun , so more room for CITB or a 5 man MG team for security.Comment
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Just purchased this 'twin' kit for a princely sum of £65. Not cheap and one of only two I could see available in stores I visit online in the UK! When just a Dragon Sd.Kfz 7 can cost upwards of £50 these days, and buying them individualy, nearer £90, I think Im lucky to have grabbed one at all!
Reading up on Terry Ashley’s review on PMMS for anything to be aware of, the Howitzer is a great kit but, a NIGHTMARE to build. In Terry's words 'it requires an Abacus' to build it!
It's all down to those crazy Dragon instructions so take a look at this before you end up throwing it in the bin!
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Steve.....I love these artillery tractors.....prolly have upwards of a dozen or more in the stash. Yours is looking mighty fine, as for the CITB, the guys are spot on, just throw it in and let it go for the effect you are looking to produce. Looking forward to your next update. Enjoy the week end outing and see you soon. :thumb2:Comment
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Just getting better and better Steve,
Like Rick says, I'm looking forward to the next update mate
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Snuck in an hour or two here and there and this is the result: Carpet Monster refuses to yield the hand rail and I refuse to be blackmailed by scratching a new part! Stowage needs some cordage and cam-poles added; still waiting for the dashboard decals which is why the forward fragile elements such as width indicators and mirrors etc aren't in place. Remembrance Sunday and the mannequin construction means I've been sidetracked and it's almost impossible for me to finish the gun in the available time but at least the prime mover will be finished! Hope this progress is more satisfactory compared to previous posts!
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Love the CITB.Comment
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That's what I'm talkin' about! :thumb2: :thumb2:Comment
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Loving that. Suitably lived in isn it :thumb2:Comment
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Ah, he's back!
As the guys have said Steve.... that's looking very nice,good stuff mate
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Thanks for all your comments and likes etc Gents, My apologies for the poor photography - had to convert to Jpeg from a system I'd never come across before! Whilst waiting for dashboard details I'm about to start the gun even though I'm unsure whether it should be under 'Artillery under Construction' or continue under this thread - advice welcome!
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