BIG X Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Oh my gosh – where is the Christmas break going – I’ve ‘wasted’ six days already, without so much as a whiff of the glue or a drop of paint on my clothes. So it’s time to rectify the situation. I have had a rummage in the cupboard… …all the ‘big stuff’ has gone in the loft – out of sight is out of mind as they say. So I’m just left with the 1/72 stuff that magically seems to keep appearing over the last 2 or 3 months. I started with a Spitfire and before that was finished I had started a halftrack and then a Sherman. The last 2 came from the PLASTIC SOLDIER COMPANY and though they are simplified ‘wargamer’ kits – they are great fun. With this in mind I have decided to give this a go – PSC 1/72 British 6pdr Anti-Tank Gun and Loyd Carrier Tow. Before pulling the box off the shelf I had never heard of the Loyd Carrier and wondered if it should in fact have 2 L’s. But more worryingly I have never attempted a piece of artillery. But hey – nothing ventured – nothing gained. You will be pleased to hear that I have spent the day on GOOGLE reading up and looking at loads of pictures – but I’ll still have a few questions I’m sure. As with all PSC kits you get more than one of each kit in the box – on this occasion it’s 2 of each. But also as usual there are no decals and instructions / colour call outs are ‘sparse’ – but you do get plenty of crew. I’ve put one set back in the box – leaving me with one carrier… …and one gun – here is the view from both sides… …as I’ve just realised there is no schematic that shows how the gun goes together. There also appears to be a ‘choice of barrels’… …and a choice of wheels… At the risk of being ‘too technical’ the box lid shows the barrel with the ‘holey’ bit on the front and the wheels that stick out a bit more in the middle… What was I saying about not too many questions??? Any ideas anyone??? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I think the clue is that this kit can be built as a Brit 6 pdr or a US 57mm At gun, so different bit to reflect the different sources of production. Sorry, no idea which is correct for which. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 2 hours ago, stevehnz said: I think the clue is that this kit can be built as a Brit 6 pdr or a US 57mm At gun, so different bit to reflect the different sources of production. Sorry, no idea which is correct for which. Steve. Ahh yes - US M1 AT Gun - I see it now on the bottom of the gun instruction page. I shall google it now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 ...here we go - the US one has the slightly more 'boring' gun barrel... ...although this one does seem to have a torch attached. Also it seems to have the less recessed wheels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 ...and this one is described as British... ...with the sexier barrel and the more recessed wheels... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 RIGHT - he said with a sense of purpose - time to crack on. The barrel needs hollowing out... ...and I think I have figured out where the first piece goes... I'm guessing this is the gun sight - I may need to hollow out that control wheel cone thing a little - though you'll never see it as it looks like it goes at the bottom - but I'll know... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 it also looks like I need to drill a hole through the front shield - for the sight to see through... ...back soon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 You do seem to like a challenge... take one gaming miniature that's not meant to be wholly accurate, and then make it a lot more accurate. Now quit wasting time and get on with it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 19 minutes ago, Mike said: You do seem to like a challenge... take one gaming miniature that's not meant to be wholly accurate, and then make it a lot more accurate. Now quit wasting time and get on with it! OK OK - message received and understood Not the 'sharpest of shots' - if you'll pardon the pun - but the barrel is now hollowed out... ...and a bit of hollowing on that turny wheely thing... ...don't worry they look acceptable when not blown up 1000 times OK - the first 2 bits are joined and the fit is so good it doesn't need glue. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Sweet!! I have this in the stash so looking forward to seeing how you get on with it. Read a couple of reviews that liked it and theres a detailed build on here if the photos survived. All the best. Ben (off to finally open his presents). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 next up - that hole in the armoured shield... ...time for some glue I think - there isn't much in the way of 'mating points between the gun and the shield but a dab in these 2 positions should do it. I have no idea what the things on the right are though??? any ideas??? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, badger said: Sweet!! I have this in the stash so looking forward to seeing how you get on with it. Read a couple of reviews that liked it and theres a detailed build on here if the photos survived. All the best. Ben (off to finally open his presents). Hey Ben - good to have you back - looks like you survived the festive break - hope Santa brought you some nice goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I read your "sight hole" as "slight hole" for a second there 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 The armour shield looks a little 'thick' - but guess what - I just measured it and in 'real life' it would be 36mm thick so I reckon thats pretty accurate after all... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 In front of the armour shield is ANOTHER shield and this is linked to the 3 holes for the legs and the gun. Having played around it can go either way up - but only one way is right. I have drilled the 3 holes slightly and the gun and legs 'test fit' well in either direction. The key though is a couple of lugs which go into a couple of dimples and these only go one way. A set of instructions PSC would really help... ...again a push fit was all that's required - I could get used to this... famous last words - it's going quite smoothly - I can even see where the first shield is going to glue onto this shield - where those three rectangles are. Time to get the legs in place - back shortly... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 I'm in a state of conflict now... ...A Bridge Too Far is starting on the telly ...but I'm having too much fun with this - can I 'multi-task'??? Anyway a quick update - these seams are supposed to be here - but I just managed to snap one of the legs Well it wouldn't be a BIG X build if something didn't go wrong. ...in case someone doesn't believe me - here is the evidence that I know how to use google... ...and... Now guess what - the legs fit perfectly without glue too - open... ...and closed for transit... I've just realised I don't need to glue the gun in - as it fits snuggly without. However - this towing eye is causing me a puzzle... ...and here is the 'real thing'... but I can't see anything it actually fixes to??? again - any ideas??? I am of a mind to sand a small notch out of one of the legs and smooth down the shaft of the towing eye a little then just lay it on with a blob of glue - here perhaps... any votes of confidence??? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czechnavy Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 In the photo of the back of the shield are the two 'three-cupped' lines moulded on the right hand side that you have labelled ??? actually designed to hold three ready-use rounds? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 19 minutes ago, czechnavy said: In the photo of the back of the shield are the two 'three-cupped' lines moulded on the right hand side that you have labelled ??? actually designed to hold three ready-use rounds? ooh - interesting and makes a lot of sense too... The kit comes with ammo - but again no instructions to go off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Cracking project, love what you are doing here (I'll be doing it myself times many, many guns one day). This may prove helpful: http://www.onthewaymodels.com/reviews/PSC/AlMagnus_PSC_WW2G20004_review.htm 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Aye up Steve, By hell your cracking on with this one! Will enjoy watching this one come together Regards Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Cracking project, love what you are doing here (I'll be doing it myself times many, many guns one day). This may prove helpful: http://www.onthewaymodels.com/reviews/PSC/AlMagnus_PSC_WW2G20004_review.htm WOW!!!!!! That is a fantastic link - thanks a million Sgt It deserves a proper read - maybe after the movie - Michael Caine has just been waved off by Edward Fox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, BIG X said: Michael Caine has just been waved off by Edward Fox 'Think you can manage it?' 'I have nothing else planned for this afternoon' Great line from a great film Regards Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 12 minutes ago, fatfingers said: 'Think you can manage it?' 'I have nothing else planned for this afternoon' Great line from a great film Regards Steve I've always loved this film - but I'm looking at it from a completely new angle this time - as a novice AFV modeller They are just coming up to the bit where Elliot Gould has the nerve to refer to the best pontoons in the world as Bailey Carp - or something very similar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 hour ago, czechnavy said: In the photo of the back of the shield are the two 'three-cupped' lines moulded on the right hand side that you have labelled ??? actually designed to hold three ready-use rounds? Cheers again czech - just found this... ...ammo holder - just as you said wondering what the little box on the left is though - maybe somewhere to keep your sunglasses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Now if you were to get a 1/72 mossie you could try and mount the other gun in it to make a tsetse.....i reckons you're up to the challenge! 🍻 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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