Maddoxx77 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 This is my take on the M110 Howitzer from Italeri in 1:35 scale. I based my build on "Charley's Worry" a M110 based in South Vietnam. Specificly on Firebase "Sally" during 1970. They did support fire on A Shau valley during different operations done by 101 Airborne Div. Here are some photo's of 1/83 C-battery I enjoyed building this kit. It came with enough options, it's all fully functional and the build instructions are verry clear and readable. I hope you guys enjoy the photo's. Tnx for watching and i would love to hear your comments on my first serious build. 43 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 The end result was worth all of the effort that you put into it, as it's turned out really well. As I said in your wip, I've not seen one of these on BM before (or any other site for that matter), but you've really done it justice. Nice one. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Hi Maddoxx77, The final result is magnificent IMHO, all the weathering with that reddish soil typical of Vietnam looks very good, and the real photos help to get an idea of what is close to the real model. I have one that I started to assemble, many years ago, like the rest of the gift kits I had, when I returned to the hobby, so the kit must be about 30 years old... it really is a different version (the barrel has a muzzle brake), but in general it is the same chassis. I don't know if your kit already includes EPs and more consistent detail for the gun mechanism, that's one of the reasons why I left the kit aside, that would need scratching in that part... Although I don't rule out taking it up again one day, I hope it turned out as good, at least as yours...lol. I see that you have seen my M109 also from Italeri, and that it was also the same as I mentioned above with the other kit, and one of the first to finish when he returned to the hobby, possibly now he would have done something better...? If you are interested in Vietnam, I also have another oldie published, a Tamiya M48 Patton. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Good job on the weathering and a great build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Bullbasket said: The end result was worth all of the effort that you put into it, as it's turned out really well. As I said in your wip, I've not seen one of these on BM before (or any other site for that matter), but you've really done it justice. Nice one. John. Tnx for the compliment. I really enjoyed this build and it motivated me to go for a new project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 1 hour ago, LeeM said: Good job on the weathering and a great build. Tnx for the compliment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 3 hours ago, FrancisGL said: Hi Maddoxx77, The final result is magnificent IMHO, all the weathering with that reddish soil typical of Vietnam looks very good, and the real photos help to get an idea of what is close to the real model. I have one that I started to assemble, many years ago, like the rest of the gift kits I had, when I returned to the hobby, so the kit must be about 30 years old... it really is a different version (the barrel has a muzzle brake), but in general it is the same chassis. I don't know if your kit already includes EPs and more consistent detail for the gun mechanism, that's one of the reasons why I left the kit aside, that would need scratching in that part... Although I don't rule out taking it up again one day, I hope it turned out as good, at least as yours...lol. I see that you have seen my M109 also from Italeri, and that it was also the same as I mentioned above with the other kit, and one of the first to finish when he returned to the hobby, possibly now he would have done something better...? If you are interested in Vietnam, I also have another oldie published, a Tamiya M48 Patton. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 First of all thanks for the compiments. I really enjoyed building this kit using reference photo's to get it as close as i can to the real thing. Still i have a lot of learning to do. This kit has no etched parts. The detailing on the different parts is pretty good. Everything is fully functional. The canon can move as can dozerblade. Also the back of the gun, the granade loading system etc can all move. It's not a hard build to complete. The fit is good in general. Lot's of seamlines to clean up and some issues with the fitting of small parts. Nothing too complicated and for me it was nice to learn and tackle these sort of problems. I'm not a vietnam kit fan. This was a birthday present. However i might return to the subject in the future. First i have a Stug on the wishlist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Great mud! No, seriously though... that's one mucky model. Well done. Donning my OH&S hat, love the hearing protection in Pic#3. If they survived, I bet all three gents have hearing issues now. What? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Maginot said: Great mud! No, seriously though... that's one mucky model. Well done. Donning my OH&S hat, love the hearing protection in Pic#3. If they survived, I bet all three gents have hearing issues now. What? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 4 hours ago, Maddoxx77 said: First of all thanks for the compiments. I really enjoyed building this kit using reference photo's to get it as close as i can to the real thing. Still i have a lot of learning to do. This kit has no etched parts. The detailing on the different parts is pretty good. Everything is fully functional. The canon can move as can dozerblade. Also the back of the gun, the granade loading system etc can all move. It's not a hard build to complete. The fit is good in general. Lot's of seamlines to clean up and some issues with the fitting of small parts. Nothing too complicated and for me it was nice to learn and tackle these sort of problems. I'm not a vietnam kit fan. This was a birthday present. However i might return to the subject in the future. First i have a Stug on the wishlist. Hi, Maddoxx77, Interesting subject, one of my favorites, I prefer IV to III, although one day I have to get one of these... I have an IV published in the forum too, with my first vignette in earnest. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, FrancisGL said: Hi, Maddoxx77, Interesting subject, one of my favorites, I prefer IV to III, although one day I have to get one of these... I have an IV published in the forum too, with my first vignette in earnest. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Never build one before. I'm fairly new to the hobby. But i like the model. Not shure if i go full monty with the RFM Stug with full interior or go easy first, honing my skills on a simpeler exterior only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Beautiful M110 you made mate. I like it. Cesar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOxley Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Wow…looks like this drove straight off Firebase Sally…👍🏻👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 8 hours ago, Carius said: Beautiful M110 you made mate. I like it. Cesar 2 hours ago, TheOxley said: Wow…looks like this drove straight off Firebase Sally…👍🏻👍🏻 Tnx guys. Apriciate it 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 That's inspiring. I must get off this computer and get back to work on a model. Fabulous modelling on your part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 14 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: That's inspiring. I must get off this computer and get back to work on a model. Fabulous modelling on your part. Tnx👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Lovely job, looks like it's just been lifted from its firebase. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 On 16/02/2022 at 18:46, Buzby061 said: Lovely job, looks like it's just been lifted from its firebase. Pete Tnx for the compliment. It was exactly the feel i was going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Very smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 On 06/03/2022 at 21:27, phildagreek said: Very smart! Tnx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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