IBG Autocannone 3RO with 90/53 90mm Anti-Aircraft Gun

[Guest]

Steve and Jakko seem to find stuff no matter how obscure.

He’s far better at it than I am, though

[scottie3158]

Getting this far has had me pulling my hair out. so many parts have to line up and given that the location points are not the best in the world it has been trying to say the least. There are inner wings that have to be fitted ready for the outer wings to fit to. So if they are wrong the wings don't fit correctly so what you see is the result of a lot of tweaking and adjusting and a bit of filler. I also made width indicators from copper wire as the kit ones were very fragile. I removed the bulbs from the kit ones and drilled them out to accept the copper wire. The pipe from the header to the engine was made from copper wire as it was easier than trying to clean up the kit one. It does need a tweak tho. not happy with it now I see a picture of it.




the rod under the cab to the step needs to be reglued. I mad this from wire as well.

cheers
Scottie

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Bro, doesn't sound like you're having a good time with this thang. I thought these were supposed to be pretty straight forward kits. I'm having second thoughts about mine now....
I know you will drive on and do a great job despite all the probs Paul, you always do. Oh, and look at the bright side. If you pull out all of your hair building it, think of all the money you will save on haircuts......

Prost
Allen

[scottie3158]

Allen,
I may be a bit unfair on the kit but it is not the best for locations and the instructions can be vague or maybe it's me that's vague lol. Please don't let me put you off, Unless a kit is complete pants I would rather people make up their own minds on a kit.

[Allen Dewire]

No Paul, You won't put me off at all my friend. You know I always love a challenge and you are doing a hell of a job so far!!!..........

[scottie3158]

No Paul, You won't put me off at all my friend. You know I always love a challenge and you are doing a hell of a job so far!!!..........

Is it this kit you have or another IBG kit ?.

[Allen Dewire]

It's the cargo version of the 3RO. This baby,


I have a plan for a dio set in Italy with the farmhouse kit I bought from RT models......

[scottie3158]

It's the cargo version of the 3RO. This baby,

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I have a plan for a dio set in Italy with the farmhouse kit I bought from RT models......

The kit if like mine has very fine PE to represent the brake cables etc. These are a pain. I replaced them with E Z line which are far better.

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
You're doing a fine job and overcoming the kits issues. Your upgrading and scratching is worth the effort.
Jim

[JR]

That's the second time this week I've seen EZ line mentioned Paul.
Think it's time I invested in some .
Nice work as always, these additions really do make the model .

[Toon Meister]

Hi just catching up with some great work, another masterpiece coming up.

[Isitme]

Morning Paul,
Bit slow catching up on your build, again turning a pigs ear into a silk purse, well done to you, looking forward to more of your excellent work.
Mike.

[Graeme C.]

Up to your usual high standards Paul, impressive stuff.

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie
You're doing a fine job and overcoming the kits issues. Your upgrading and scratching is worth the effort.
Jim

Thanks Jim, despite what I have said it's going together ok

That's the second time this week I've seen EZ line mentioned Paul.
Think it's time I invested in some .
Nice work as always, these additions really do make the model .

I have not used it before but it is good and fairly easy to use. One reel should last for ever. The other advantage is if you do catch it bends out of the way then springs back.

Hi just catching up with some great work, another masterpiece coming up.

Pete, thanks mate glad to see you.

Morning Paul,
Bit slow catching up on your build, again turning a pigs ear into a silk purse, well done to you, looking forward to more of your excellent work.
Mike.

Hi Mike, modelling is no fun if it's easy lol. Thanks for the encouraging words.

Up to your usual high standards Paul, impressive stuff.

[Tim Marlow]

Looking really good now Paul. Superb skill on display!