Golikell 372 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) For a Dutch FB GB I decided to build a not often seen kit: Soar Arts' German 35,5cm M1 Super Heavy Howitzer (also posted in the Arty section). Yet I decided, this also needs a complementary (albeit skeleton) crew an ammo delivery truck and ofcourse a dio. Here are the results: Edited May 18, 2020 by Golikell 33 Link to post Share on other sites
GerryW 115 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Brilliant piece of work. Gerry Link to post Share on other sites
Golikell 372 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 3 hours ago, GerryW said: Brilliant piece of work. Gerry Thank you for the compliments Link to post Share on other sites
Golikell 372 Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Just to let you know, this dio gave me the 2nd place in the FB group build I entererd it in... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HOUSTON 2,562 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 OUTSTANDING build. and Congratulations on your Second Prize on FB. Link to post Share on other sites
Golikell 372 Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 A wee bit late, but Thank you @HOUSTON for your kind words. They are very much appreciated... Link to post Share on other sites
Longbow 6,059 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Outstanding workmanship !! Link to post Share on other sites
Golikell 372 Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 34 minutes ago, Longbow said: Outstanding workmanship !! Thank you so much for the compliment! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz 10,436 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Now it has popped up again, I've spotted it & pleased I did, it is a gem. I've long enjoyed the super heavy artillery builds on here, this one is right up there with the best. I'm curious as to how this beast moved around though, it doesn't appear to be rail dependent like some others have been? Steve. Link to post Share on other sites
Golikell 372 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 (edited) I feel humbled by your compliments According to the info I found, the mount offered a 360 degrees travers. That would mean they dragged around the rear piece??? . As for transport, It disassembled into six loads for transport. The loads were cradle, barrel, top carriage, bottom carriage, front platform and turntable and the rear platform. Each piece on its trailer was towed by a 18 t (18 long tons; 20 short tons) Sd.Kfz. 9 half-track. A seventh half-track towed the gantry crane required to assemble the weapon. The gantry crane (powered by a generator on its towing vehicle) would be erected at the new firing position and would take about two hours to assemble the entire weapon. Edited September 7, 2020 by Golikell 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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stevehnz 10,436 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Thanks for those photos & the info, fascinating if deadly technology. 2 hours to erect & I guess dismantle is remarkable & impressive for a contraption like that. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites
Golikell 372 Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) You're welcome... I must admit that some of these pics are also new to me??? I also just found out that the barrel is incorrect and that a German firm issued a aluminum replacement. I actually considder buying that one to enhance the kit further. Lucky for me, I left the barrel separate!!! Edited September 8, 2020 by Golikell 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Homer 775 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 A fine piece of modelling, well done Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire 123 92 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Excellent work, congratulations!! Riley Link to post Share on other sites
Golikell 372 Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Thank you so much for the compliments gentlemen! They are very much appreciated :) Link to post Share on other sites
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