Carius Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 The AMX-13/155 SPG is a typical Heller kit of it's time and the only one of its kind produced in the 1/35 scale. While I am still disappointed with some parts of the kit, it really isn't all that bad. With some serious work, it could be turned into a very good model. The little diffusion of the model and the fact that it is difficult to find on the market, makes this kit has a high value as a collector's item., I think . This will be a slow project as I have other models on the workbench (M-47 Patton, Quad Gun Tractor, ASU-57, King Tiger, and others), all in different degrees of assemblies. Well, I decided to start this project and have made some progress on the lower hull and the running gear. The drive sprocket is terrible which was wrongly shaped and not really accurate, the road wheels are not so bad, but very simple. To quickly solve suspension problems I used parts from a donor vehicle, the excellent AMX-13 from Tamiya. Why sacrifice the wheels and suspension parts of a good kit? Because I already used the AMX turret in another project. So I hope be forgiven for this heresy,,, Main parts of the donor vehicle, Tamiya sprue A: Comparison between Heller (green) and Tamiya (yellow) quality and accuracy of injection parts... Drive sprocket: Tools: Here are the first pics of the new suspension in place: That´s all for now... 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Interesting project Carius. Will follow along and watch this progress. All the best on your build.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Looks nice Carius, good job so far, looking forward to seeing more... Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 10 hours ago, Carius said: Because I already used the AMX turret in another project. So I hope be forgiven for this heresy,,, And that's why I have many boxes in the cupboard with parts missing. Every so often, I build a model, made up from all of the left over parts of these kits. Interesting build Cesar, which I will follow with interest. I want to do an IDF version one day. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Intreaging build this. Liking the mix and match as well 😂 Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Nice unusual project I'll follow along if I may? Oh and there's nothing wrong with cross kitting that was quite a common practice in past years! Stay safe Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 17 hours ago, Stef N. said: Interesting project Carius. Will follow along and watch this progress. All the best on your build.👍 Thank you for your interest Stef. I will have a lot of work ahead and I will do the best I can. Cheers from Brazil 15 hours ago, Hamden said: Nice unusual project I'll follow along if I may? Oh and there's nothing wrong with cross kitting that was quite a common practice in past years! Stay safe Roger I thank your company during this project Roger. I really like to make these adaptations. Take care Cesar 17 hours ago, edjbartos said: Looks nice Carius, good job so far, looking forward to seeing more... Ed Many thanks Ed 15 hours ago, Bullbasket said: And that's why I have many boxes in the cupboard with parts missing. Every so often, I build a model, made up from all of the left over parts of these kits. Interesting build Cesar, which I will follow with interest. I want to do an IDF version one day. John. This practice is also very common here, I have the habit of doing many grafts as needed. Take care John 15 hours ago, APA said: Intreaging build this. Liking the mix and match as well 😂 Andrew Many thanks Anrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I'm always interested in seeing a good old fashioned kit-bash! I look forward to seeing more progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Thanks for looking Welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) The gun isn't too bad, but I decided to change by a metal barrel from RB Models, because it is more accurate, mainly the muzzle brake: Edited April 13, 2021 by Carius 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Looks interesting Carius. May I follow along? Stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 Sure Vaastav, welcome aboard too. Take care Cesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 Hello a little more progress today. I have upgraded the gun carriage using many small pieces and scratch buiid parts. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 More nice detail work Stay safe Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Nice to see this build - I built one 40 years ago, when my dad brought one back for me from a business trip to France (My brother got the AMX13 VTB which still resides at Dad's, started but uncompleted - Maybe I'll get round to it one day...) I was really pleased with my effort and held onto it for years but eventually binned it - The only issue I had in construction was with the tracks which were thick and inflexible, which resulted in me snapping one of the rear wheels off when I was attempting to fit a track. Assume you're using the Tamiya tracks? KR's IanJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Hamden said: More nice detail work Stay safe Roger Thanks Roger Take care Cesar 5 hours ago, Bonhoff said: Nice to see this build - I built one 40 years ago, when my dad brought one back for me from a business trip to France (My brother got the AMX13 VTB which still resides at Dad's, started but uncompleted - Maybe I'll get round to it one day...) I was really pleased with my effort and held onto it for years but eventually binned it - The only issue I had in construction was with the tracks which were thick and inflexible, which resulted in me snapping one of the rear wheels off when I was attempting to fit a track. Assume you're using the Tamiya tracks? KR's IanJ Thanks for looking Ian. No I dont, I will use the Spade Ace Models white metal track links, code SAT-35178 (ruber type), because the Tamiya tracks wouldn't fit very well on this different chassis Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 New progress today, here are the side bins with more realistc locks... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) More progress today... Edited April 25, 2021 by Carius 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escaflowne Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) Hi, Good and high detail on the gun barrel, same thing for the bin. Realistic work Cheers Edited May 28, 2021 by Escaflowne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 Many thanks mate. Cheers from Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I just found this one, and being an AMX-13 fan will follow along. You are making a super job of this one. I love the work around the gun cradle. I built the Heller AMX-13 last year. Not a bad kit for its age, and after adding a fair bit of detail mainly around the turret seal, it came out OK. I also have a couple of Takom AMX-13's and would certainly pick up one of these 155's if I had the chance. My AMX-13 is shown below fyi. If you click the link you will see many more pics of it in progress. Thanks Terry 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 Thanks for looking Terry, I agree with you the Heller kit is not so bad. I saw your topic about tho AMX-13, great job indeed. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I like the way you are going about this build, wringing the neck out of an old kit and making it into something beautiful. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 Thank you for recognizing my efforts Colin. Cheers from Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I'm m happy to recognise your efforts, it is what I do... It';s modelling. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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