JJ2016 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Hi my Britmodeller mates, its been a while between drinks... This was my first 2024 build but just now getting to the post..... This kit built my skills in PE and also efficient use of CA glue !! When I first joined FFGs as a Sonar Technician, I was billeted to a CIWS spot (long story), but got a chance to do a little work on this system, and took part in a full strip down, ammunitioning and of course live firings, and PAC tests.... Like my FFG build, this really brought back some memories... A few takeaways from the build: It worked out better building and painting unit buy unit, because the entire system is built and maintained that way. The 3A3 base (I think) just did not want to hold the primer and after many rubs, the brass ring and what ever primer was left kind of looked cool so I ran with it though not accurate. The radome door needs special attention when rounding it into shape, I did not take care of it so had to switch to plasticard and lost the rivet detail in the process. the gun is tricky, I ended up compromising the concealed gun detail for the sake of the whole kit. I hope you like it !! WIP is here: Cheers JJ Thanks for checking it out.... Cheers JJ 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Something completely different and excellently made and painted. Great work JJ. 👏👏 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 As @Stef N. comments, something very different but well finished and interesting to see. It looks like a very detailed and complete kit. Cheers Francis.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bad_Bill Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Minus one for not making it a minion..... Only joking, cracking work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 That’s really nice !! Didn’t they mount one of these on a Bradley or Abrams chassis at one time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 15 hours ago, Stef N. said: Something completely different Thanks Stef 7 hours ago, FrancisGL said: something very different but well finished Thanks Francis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 6 hours ago, Big_Bad_Bill said: Minus one for not making it a minion Cheers Bill, there was actually decal themes in the kit for a duck face on the radome, or Chuck Norris on the base cabinet, but the minion would be my favourite to date !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 2 hours ago, Longbow said: That’s really nice !! Thanks mate, I haven't seen one on a tank as such but the kit includes the markings and desert colour scheme for the variant that was mounted to the 8 wheeler Oshkosh.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigeyboy Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 They say you can't hear a picture - however: BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT!!!!!!!!!! Beautifully details model!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 17 hours ago, Nigeyboy said: They say you can't hear a picture Hi mate, you can certainly hear this one !! Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardaukar Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 vampire, vampire, bbrrrrrrrttttt!!!, off to watch 'The sum of all fears' that has a very dramatic CIWS moment. Very nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2016 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 On 3/27/2024 at 12:26 AM, sardaukar said: vampire, vampire, bbrrrrrrrttttt!!! Thanks mate, and on the flipside, the most ridiculous CIWS Hollywood moment goes to Under Siege !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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