FrancisGL Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Hi Pals, I finish working with this model. I have seen that it is a fairly simple kit, without major problems for assembly, with acceptable instructions. As a bonus, you can make several versions, just before the Paladin appears. Although this is an old kit, modestly I think that you could still get a good result, (I am reasonably happy with it), the only thing that gave me headaches were the main pieces of the turret and helmet, as they were crooked , I imagine that by the passage of time, and the worst, the tracks, which when they were already in place, split, where the hardest (in the curve), although I was able to rectify it quite well. I have chosen to make a version in Vietnam, because although the kit does not bring that option, I saw some photos (which I include) about this, I liked it a lot. Thanks to my box of spare parts, it was not a problem. I thank as always all fellows of the forum who have accompanied me in the assembly process and encouraged me with their comments to improve / continue. I include a link to the WIP section, in case someone is interested in seeing the post. I wish you all a Merry Christmas! (If possible ... lol) Some shots in detail.... And some pictures of real model in Vietman (ALL PHOTOS ARE ONLY FOR INFORMATIVE PURPOSES, AND ALL LEGAL RIGHTS BELONG TO YOUR LEGITIMATE OWNERS) 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 What a brute, nicely done! regards, Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Good build. Nicely weathered BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Nice Aritillery piece Francis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Very well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Suds Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Good example of the M109 with subtle weathering, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Great work Francis, weathering is spot on IMHO. Rather curious what your next build will be 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 It turned out really well in the end Francis, with the weathering looking especially good. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 (edited) Thx for your like Snapper_city, cheers mate Thx for your like Hans Reggelsen, cheers mate Thx for your like DWX 1968, cheers mate Happy Chirtsmas for all Edited December 24, 2016 by FrancisGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Very nice Francis, you nailed this build indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 21 hours ago, JackG said: What a brute, nicely done! regards, Jack Thx for your like and kind comment, cheers and Happy Chritsmas Jackg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Nicely done Francis, looks good finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 On 23/12/2016 at 22:25, Billydick said: Good build. Nicely weathered BillyD Thx for your like and kind comment, cheers BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 On 23/12/2016 at 23:18, Ozzy said: Nice Aritillery piece Francis Thx for your like and kind comment, cheers Ozzy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 On 23/12/2016 at 23:24, DAG058 said: Very well done! Thx for your kind comment, cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Really nice build Francis. Great job. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawkers Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Hey. Very for me sie like this howitzer. Such a lovely monster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 That really is superb Francis. Your finishing and detailing skills are second to none! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Very nice Francis it's all come together great WIP. Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Nice peice of Vietnam arty . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 On 24/12/2016 at 00:33, Ian Suds said: Good example of the M109 with subtle weathering, well done. Thx for your kind comment Suds, cheers Merry Chritsmas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 On 24/12/2016 at 06:21, Gremlin56 said: Great work Francis, weathering is spot on IMHO. Rather curious what your next build will be Thx a lot for your kind comment,I still do not know what I want to do, I have several ideas, or retouch / improve (I hope ... lol) some old models, previous to my membership in the forum ... Cheers Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 On 24/12/2016 at 14:09, Bullbasket said: It turned out really well in the end Francis, with the weathering looking especially good. John. Thx for your kind comment, cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 On 24/12/2016 at 17:26, Dads203 said: Very nice Francis, you nailed this build indeed Thx a lot for your kind comment, Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 On 24/12/2016 at 21:33, phildagreek said: Nicely done Francis, looks good finished. Thx for your kind comment, cheers Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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