Hubba Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Despite the criticism of it's accuracy I do like the look of this beast and having recently felt the urge to start building again, after a few years away from plastic bashing, I'm quite happy to put up with it's shortcommings and correct a few of it's problems because the completed model is quite an imposing AFV As I say, I haven't done much serious building for a while so hopefully the 3 month build time will be an incentive to finish the thing. It'll be an out of the box job with the exception of a Legend mantelet and possibly a barrel if the fancy takes me 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Hello @Hubba ... Happy to see you here with the beast. Im really happy to see an M103 show up and enter the fray. If i can help please ask. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 Thanks Dennis, will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Looks like you get a fair few leftover bits for the spares box, looking at all that blue on the instructions, as for accuracy it can't be much worse than all the idf magachs here😁, all the best on the build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Now that should be an impressive looking AFV when completed. Welcome back to the hobby. Hope you have a fun build! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Cheers fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 Hey, a little overdue for an update, been busy with work and Grandson's school holidays but I've squeezed in a fair few hours sticking this thing together After reading online reviews and build blogs I picked up some hints on improving some the kit's many flaws and will be having a go at some of them, anyhow here are some pics of progress so far, firstly the hull & suspension, my what a lot of sanding these wheels needed Sprockets require mud holes and slight modification of their shape More to follow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 Rear doors need their surrounds removing and repositioning of the handles Some photos of the general superstructure and details That's it for now, turret and gun mantlet next Here's the barrel I'll be using 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Good work so far, impressive work on the whole build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 One of the blogs I was reading said that it's impossible to use the RB barrel in conjunction with the Legend mantlet cover, just the kind of challenge I like The barrel as it comes After a little reshaping, using a file and cordless drill Drill out the cover And in it goes Just needs some adjustment where the front of the baffle ends and job's a good'un 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Definitely going to bring this to another level. So you basically turned your drill into a Lathe ? Very nice work there. Wish i could have afforded a metal barrel for my M48. Thats the biggest disappointment in my build. The Tracks being the next biggest. I work within my budget though so i have to go basic oob most of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Yes, a kind of bodgers lathe, good enough for the bits you can't see I know exactly what you mean about cost, it can escallate quickly with a bit of PE or a barrel, I generally build OOB myself but luckilly I got my annual bonus last month for the first time in years so I treated myself. The tracks on this thing aren't great either but I drew the line and I'm sticking with what they provide 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Hey folks, the build continues with more of the same really I'm following the kit instructions fairly closely and getting down to the smaller parts on the turret and some modification of the mantlet opening to make it a little more accurate and to make the cover a better fit 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 And more Barrel/mantlet cover assembly fitted Holes drilled for .5mm brass wire handles Handles fitted Periscopes fitted and masked off, also lead wire to represent lighting cables Used an old bit of PE to make tow cable supports Mantlet cover clamps fitted And that's where I am now, ready for some paint unless I can think of anything else to add 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Impressive build and your last photo showing the elongated view is good. Looking forward to the painting stage. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Some very well done alterations on there hubba, looking great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 There's some great detailing and corrections done there. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 Thanks, paint is drying right now, need to get some pics uploaded but work is interfering with the more interesting stuff 😪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Absolutely stunning progress Hubba!! Great attention to detail and your modifications are going to really improve the base kit - which looks pretty impressive anyway IMHO. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 I like the kit, I know it's not super accurate but it goes together pretty easily and the turret is an absolute monster and gives the thing a real presence Looking forward to doing a bit of weathering, I do like them to look well used 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Progress continues with some painting, always find it enjoyable but nervewracking at the same time for some reason A little bit of weathering, filters and pin wash And now for some filth, don't get too excited Getting there, more dirt and a few little details that need sorting Cheers, Andy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 WOW !... love the way its turning out. What are you using for mud ? The real product or something A/M from one of the paint companies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Real mud? never thought of that, I s'pose it could work No it's just a mixture of pigment powders on top of mig heavy mud enamel paste 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Very nice indeed, I like how the paint has turned out hubba 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Got to agree with Glynn! Lovely paint and mud!! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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