Jim Wasley Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Bought this kit just before Christmas,from a local guy who was moving and down sizing,really got a great deal on it with the Dragon German Artillery crew to go with it,it's going to be a large kit when finished,first time I have every put so many wheels on one kit(22) all up,it comes with one single shell,beautifully turned,but it would have been nice to have a few more even in plastic,so far in the early stage of build all is fitting well,just one hicup had a wrong number on a part,was a bit puzzling till I worked it out(confession with my wife's help),Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 They'd only have a single shell on the loading tray, or none at all if the weapon is loaded. Reloads would be on the munitionstrager. Although in semi-permanent positions like the sieges of Sevastopol and Warsaw ammunition might have been ground-dumped nearby, using the munitionstrager's crane for hoisting up. Verlinden used to do a resin 60cm ammo set with 4 shells and a couple of crates, Still available on eBay from the US - for $60 inc shipping !!!!!! Tank Workshop do sets of 3 resin shells, TWS1081. They took over the moulds from Nuts'N Bits. Apparently these are about the best shells by anyone. Commentary on real and model shells here: http://karl.geraet040.net/karl_ammo-eng.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hi Jim I built this a few years back and it's a handful, right up there with the Leopold railway gun I built back then too. Both of those kits have long since been consigned to the landfill, got to rotate things and "get rid of some junk" as the boss lady says. You know, the SWMBO that runs the place. Looking good so far though and it is a project, another one of Hitler's "bigger is better" wasted efforts. Take care, Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Das Abteilung said: They'd only have a single shell on the loading tray, or none at all if the weapon is loaded. Reloads would be on the munitionstrager. Although in semi-permanent positions like the sieges of Sevastopol and Warsaw ammunition might have been ground-dumped nearby, using the munitionstrager's crane for hoisting up. Verlinden used to do a resin 60cm ammo set with 4 shells and a couple of crates, Still available on eBay from the US - for $60 inc shipping !!!!!! Tank Workshop do sets of 3 resin shells, TWS1081. They took over the moulds from Nuts'N Bits. Apparently these are about the best shells by anyone. Commentary on real and model shells here: http://karl.geraet040.net/karl_ammo-eng.html Thanks for all that info,much appreciated Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 hour ago, BlackMax12 said: Hi Jim I built this a few years back and it's a handful, right up there with the Leopold railway gun I built back then too. Both of those kits have long since been consigned to the landfill, got to rotate things and "get rid of some junk" as the boss lady says. You know, the SWMBO that runs the place. Looking good so far though and it is a project, another one of Hitler's "bigger is better" wasted efforts. Take care, Lloyd Thanks Lloyed,yes this is an old kit,but at the price I got it,could not pass it up,I would not have gone out and bought one.I'm up to the last stage of putting the gun together,then I will paint the 3 stages,must say I was surprised what was in the box for its size think it is the biggest box kit I have opened so far,I built a Soviet (9P117M1)Launcher with R17 rocket,if I remember it had over a 1000 pieces I was only to glad to finish it,but this kit has been a dream so far,and yes I agree the Germans did tend to over build some things,I'm lucky all my kits are on shelves in the garage,a place my wife rarely ever goes.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Interesting vehicle Jim. I've got the Trumpeter one and will follow your build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Definitely following this one! That 60cm shell is going to ruin your day when it lands on your head... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 13 hours ago, Kris B said: Interesting vehicle Jim. I've got the Trumpeter one and will follow your build. Thanks Kris,will soon have some more pics soon. Has been a good build so far.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 12 hours ago, clive_t said: Definitely following this one! That 60cm shell is going to ruin your day when it lands on your head... Sure would give you one hell of a headache,may need to drink some of that stuff in your bottle,Cheers Clive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 On 1/20/2018 at 1:05 PM, Jim Wasley said: Bought this kit just before Christmas,from a local guy who was moving and down sizing,really got a great deal on it with the Dragon German Artillery crew to go with it,it's going to be a large kit when finished,first time I have every put so many wheels on one kit(22) all up,it comes with one single shell,beautifully turned,but it would have been nice to have a few more even in plastic,so far in the early stage of build all is fitting well,just one hicup had a wrong number on a part,was a bit puzzling till I worked it out(confession with my wife's help),Cheers. I have all parts in Primer,and a base coat of rust for the exhausts,there was a few little things that I had trouble with,the guides for the tracks along side the rollers came in 2 parts,they fitted with a D shape and when taken off the sprue you lost most of the shape,a real devil to align,in hindsight should have sanded flat and fitted,would have been better if they came with a pin and hole fitting(live and learn?).Do like the little added touch of 2 springs that go inside the Gun gives the impression of a recoil,have not fitted the tracks as yet,will paint base and then fit them,they come in 4 lengths for top and bottom and the rest go round the sprockets,may hear a bit of swearing when I get to that stage,This has been a real nice kit,only the small hicups I made no fault to the kit.Next stage will be some paint.Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Looking good so far. I do believe i will take a seat in the back row as im late to this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Looking good so far. I do believe i will take a seat in the back row as im late to this one. That's a good idea,it's the best way to view my models(from afar ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 1/20/2018 at 1:05 PM, Jim Wasley said: Have laid down the final colours now for some detailing,will add some figures later.Cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Looking great Jim, nice job on the paintwork 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) On 1/20/2018 at 1:05 PM, Jim Wasley said: Bought this kit just before Christmas,from a local guy who was moving and down sizing,really got a great deal on it with the Dragon German Artillery crew to go with it,it's going to be a large kit when finished,first time I have every put so many wheels on one kit(22) all up,it comes with one single shell,beautifully turned,but it would have been nice to have a few more even in plastic,so far in the early stage of build all is fitting well,just one hicup had a wrong number on a part,was a bit puzzling till I worked it out(confession with my wife's help),Cheers. On 1/20/2018 at 1:05 PM, Jim Wasley said: Bought this kit just before Christmas,from a local guy who was moving and down sizing,really got a great deal on it with the Dragon German Artillery crew to go with it,it's going to be a large kit when finished,first time I have every put so many wheels on one kit(22) all up,it comes with one single shell,beautifully turned,but it would have been nice to have a few more even in plastic,so far in the early stage of build all is fitting well,just one hicup had a wrong number on a part,was a bit puzzling till I worked it out(confession with my wife's help),Cheers. Thanks to all those who came along for the ride on this build,I have put 1 pic here and the rest I will place in work finished,THANK, Cheers On 1/20/2018 at 1:05 PM, Jim Wasley said: Edited January 24, 2018 by Jim Wasley Photo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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