IDF M109 'Doher'

[Richard48]

Thank you...

Amazing work.Sorry i didnt get back to you regarding the M109 Doher bits ive got from Adler.Was rather embarrased as i couldnt find it.Then low and behold i found the set yesterday when i sort of tidied my shelf.
Richard

[Scratchbuilder]

Amazing work.Sorry i didnt get back to you regarding the M109 Doher bits ive got from Adler.Was rather embarrased as i couldnt find it.Then low and behold i found the set yesterday when i sort of tidied my shelf.
Richard

Not a problem, I have the same issue myself, put stuff away and then cannot find it even though it is right under my nose.

[Scratchbuilder]

Amazing work.Sorry i didnt get back to you regarding the M109 Doher bits ive got from Adler.Was rather embarrased as i couldnt find it.Then low and behold i found the set yesterday when i sort of tidied my shelf.
Richard

Richard
PM sent
Cheers
Mike.

[JR]

The Committee headed by Matron don't normally give awards for builds in progress, but this time is an exception.




Brilliant work Wibble, congratulations.


Removing the engine unit was a hand trapping job, the fitter had to put his hand through a small opening and guide the power unit across to the right as it was lifted. At least we had a proper lifting jig. Once out the unit could then be reconnected and powered up and worked on.

Wobble

[Jim R]

Truly superb detailing. Great skill and patience. To impress Matron at the mid build stage is definitely something to celebrate.

[Scratchbuilder]

The Committee headed by Matron don't normally give awards for builds in progress, but this time is an exception.


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Brilliant work Wibble, congratulations.


Removing the engine unit was a hand trapping job, the fitter had to put his hand through a small opening and guide the power unit across to the right as it was lifted. At least we had a proper lifting jig. Once out the unit could then be reconnected and powered up and worked on.

Wobble

On behalf of all the little people that are beavering away on this project, we thank you.... If you listen carefully you can hear them cheering....

[Scratchbuilder]

Truly superb detailing. Great skill and patience. To impress Matron at the mid build stage is definitely something to celebrate.

I know, I am all welled up clutching the award to my busom, blowing kisses to my producer, trying to get the director up on stage next to me - SWMBO wants to know what I am doing in her long night dress and standing on the kitchen table with the postman looking through the window....

[scottie3158]

I know, I am all welled up clutching the award to my busom, blowing kisses to my producer, trying to get the director up on stage next to me - SWMBO wants to know what I am doing in her long night dress and standing on the kitchen table with the postman looking through the window....

now that would be a sight to see.

[Scratchbuilder]

Update,
So a little more work done on the interior.. All primed and ready for the base coat of white...

The two tool boxes and the drivers sidewall have also been primed..

But here are the boxes before priming..
Restraining straps have been added to the rear ammo storage on top of the ready racks...

Left side..

Right side...
And at the moment just finishing off the new instrument panel which is totally different from the US M109...

It will look better after some more work and some paint....
Cheers
Mike.

[scottie3158]

Update,
So a little more work done on the interior.. All primed and ready for the base coat of white...
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The two tool boxes and the drivers sidewall have also been primed..
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But here are the boxes before priming..
Restraining straps have been added to the rear ammo storage on top of the ready racks...
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Left side..
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Right side...
And at the moment just finishing off the new instrument panel which is totally different from the US M109...
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It will look better after some more work and some paint....
Cheers
Mike.

Cracking work as always

[Guest]

Excellent work as per usual

the new instrument panel which is totally different from the US M109...

That has me wondering, and perhaps you know: do the Israelis also use the detachable instrument panel that can be fitted outside the driver’s hatch?

[Richard48]

Superb Mike

[Jim R]

Great stuff Mike. Detail painting is gonna need a steady hand.

[Neil Merryweather]

Damnit, I'm drooling again!

[Scratchbuilder]

Excellent work as per usual :smiling3:


That has me wondering, and perhaps you know: do the Israelis also use the detachable instrument panel that can be fitted outside the driver’s hatch?

Thanks for the compliment.
The early Rochev had the original instrument panel and this was like the US version which possibly could have been the detachable one. When they re-vamped the 109 to the Doher, they put in a new instrument panel which is the one you see me trying to represent here.
But I will contact my friend in the IDF and ask him to take a look when he has a spare minute and let me know.
Mike