discussion 1/87 scale Heiser CCKW352 prime movers & ROCO 105mm howitzers detailed.

[minitnkr]

I did some of this work in parallel w/3" AT gun & track. Step one photos got lost. Step one was boring clean-up, scraping, carving, adding tow hook, window glazing, initial priming & paint and fitting a driver to the seat.
Step 2 is test fitting wheels/axles & assembling the interior to the cab. Both trucks are being worked together.
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Step 3 working axle positions to allow some flexibility.
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Step 4 install wheel/axle assys., drill holes and install splines for a better connection between sub assys.
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Step 5 drill holes for ROCO side view mirrors, install grills & front bumper/winch assys. Assemble sub assemblies.
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352s almost done-starting clean-up on 105s & gathering details for same.
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PaulE

 

[Guest]

Paul .
Your loving this buddy, and so are the gathered supporters .
Dzhon

 

[PJR]

So far so good-standing by for more! So this is a gun section from the Cannon Co. of your armored infantry reg?

 

[minitnkr]

Thank you gents. Yes, I admit I am Dzohn. Yes PJR, I didn't have any more 105s or prime movers in the stash, so this is it for now. An understrength AT pltn. & a section of 105s. I have some 1.5 tonners I built for pioneers, but I think they are too light & under powered (same eng. & trans as 3/4ton WC) for the 105 carriage. I'll have to do some research to verify. PaulE

 

[Guest]

Hey, someone else with a good amount of offcuts and random parts on his workbench

 

[PJR]

minitnkr's workbench could be it's own thread, no one knows what wonders are hidden in the various piles! I am sure you hardcore modelers have similar spaces!

 

[Mini Me]

Paul,
Looking good so far on the Duce & a Halfs. Nothing like the resin dust and super glue to get your Mojo up. Let me know what your needs are and I'll make a few inquiries and see if I can't locate what you might need to fill out your AT platoon.
Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

My off cuts and bits and bobs have now gone into a container as there was so much of it. However I find I am not using it so much now. Maybe I need to tip it all out again:smiling2:

 

[minitnkr]

105s are ready for paint I think, unless sharp eyes see something. Bottom/foreground one has the lower shield in the travel position. Off to the right you can see the makings of the sight/breach tarp for travel.
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Another view.
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C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

 

[minitnkr]

Basic paint & decals done, need to add headlight brush guards, finish weathering & just noticed I forgot the right side elevation wheel & linkage for both guns. The squares to the right are the tarps to cover breeches & sights.
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C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Shaping up nicely Paul, hope to see them in action soon.
Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Turned out well Paul. You must be pleased with the final look. Will there be more?

 

[minitnkr]

Not soon Rick, thank you. Thanks, but no more 105s Steve. I did find enough pieces/parts to do another 3" AT gun. I'm on the lookout for more M3A1s to pull them. PaulE