robw_uk Posted September 13 Posted September 13 (edited) Don't have a kit yet but thinking some sort of British Honey in the desert. Doing some research first but will edit this thread once I know what I am building... Maybe the airfix/academy kit as the base Edited November 13 by robw_uk 4
modelling minion Posted September 13 Posted September 13 British Honey's from the desert are a deservedly popular choice so we look forward to seeing which kit and subject you settle on. 2
robw_uk Posted September 13 Author Posted September 13 Something like this one... Had seen another photo of similar large box on the front... You all know me, love adding a little extra https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/024550 2
modelling minion Posted September 14 Posted September 14 Adding a little extra helps your model stand out.
robw_uk Posted September 14 Author Posted September 14 Or perhaps a counter scheme with added rear engine box https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_British_Army_in_North_Africa_1941_E5086.jpg 4
robw_uk Posted September 14 Author Posted September 14 Like this one too... Not sure what is.hanging along the sand skit... Tent?? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/583356957978536626/ 3
robw_uk Posted September 14 Author Posted September 14 Or if I can find a suitable gun .... https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?t=230767 4
Stef N. Posted September 14 Posted September 14 3 minutes ago, robw_uk said: Like this one too... Not sure what is.hanging along the sand skit... Tent?? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/583356957978536626/ Some sort of tent or awning maybe. I do like this one. 👍 1 1
modelling minion Posted September 14 Posted September 14 Some great options there, the one with the 18pdr in place of the turret would make a very interesting model. 2 1
robw_uk Posted September 14 Author Posted September 14 3 hours ago, modelling minion said: Some great options there, the one with the 18pdr in place of the turret would make a very interesting model. Found the Emhar 18 pdr.... Might be an option.... 3
PlaStix Posted September 15 Posted September 15 Hi Rob. It's great to have you taking part in this GB and I hope you manage to find a suitable kit and decide on what version you'd like to make it as. I'm looking forward to following your progress. Kind regards, Stix 2
robw_uk Posted September 23 Author Posted September 23 The venerable (or is that vulnerable) Academy kit has been secured for this... Next thought is do I look to get the Emhar 18pdr.... I think it needs to be done 😉 3
Bullbasket Posted September 23 Posted September 23 I don't know if you have access to the Osprey book by Steve Zaloga, but in it, he builds a very similar model. If you wanted any of the info in the book, I could PM it to you. John. 1
modelling minion Posted September 23 Posted September 23 7 hours ago, robw_uk said: I think it needs to be done So do I! 1
robw_uk Posted September 23 Author Posted September 23 8 hours ago, Bullbasket said: I don't know if you have access to the Osprey book by Steve Zaloga, but in it, he builds a very similar model. If you wanted any of the info in the book, I could PM it to you. John. Thanks for reminding me John, do have the "building the..." book 1
robw_uk Posted September 25 Author Posted September 25 Ok you lot... Emhar 18pdr purchased. Will rake a bit of work to make it look more like the one in the photo (for example it has no sight) but I will be building the SPG Honey with 18pdr 6
modelling minion Posted September 26 Posted September 26 This is going to make for a really interesting model. 1
robw_uk Posted September 26 Author Posted September 26 8 minutes ago, modelling minion said: This is going to make for a really interesting model. I wouldn't go that far 😉 2
modelling minion Posted September 26 Posted September 26 Don't sell yourself short this will be a unique member of our gathering of Stuarts. 3
robw_uk Posted September 27 Author Posted September 27 May even scratch build an ammo trailer based on a German quad AA gun trailer..... 3
PeterB Posted September 28 Posted September 28 (edited) The caption in the pic I have in one of my books (Chamberlain and Ellis) says that the wheel axle was still in place, though not of course the wheels, which fits with one of the posts in your thread.. Looking at one of the other pics in that link suggests that the "pole" type trail (assuming it was the Mk II carriage not the Mk IV) was in fact retained as well and that like the German "5cm sIG33" on the Panzer I chassis the entire artillery piece less wheels was just plonked on top of the hull in an improvised mount. The later Mk IV carriage had a revised "box" trail like that on the 25 pdr to allow increased elevation and that would probably have been in the way on this vehicle. Pete Edited September 28 by PeterB 1
robw_uk Posted September 29 Author Posted September 29 13 hours ago, PeterB said: The caption in the pic I have in one of my books (Chamberlain and Ellis) says that the wheel axle was still in place, though not of course the wheels, which fits with one of the posts in your thread.. Looking at one of the other pics in that link suggests that the "pole" type trail (assuming it was the Mk II carriage not the Mk IV) was in fact retained as well and that like the German "5cm sIG33" on the Panzer I chassis the entire artillery piece less wheels was just plonked on top of the hull in an improvised mount. The later Mk IV carriage had a revised "box" trail like that on the 25 pdr to allow increased elevation and that would probably have been in the way on this vehicle. Pete Cheers Pete. The 1 build I have seen of this version sounds exactly like you have described. I will use the Emhat kit and modify as much as I can to match what I can see. I have also noticed what looks like a tarp "tent" sticking up at the back... Assume allows them to cover the whole vehicle over the top of the gun - May see what I can do with that... anyway, big step forward yesteday, the Academy kit has arrived.... 2
PeterB Posted September 29 Posted September 29 (edited) 2 hours ago, robw_uk said: Cheers Pete. The 1 build I have seen of this version sounds exactly like you have described. I will use the Emhat kit and modify as much as I can to match what I can see. I have also noticed what looks like a tarp "tent" sticking up at the back... Assume allows them to cover the whole vehicle over the top of the gun - May see what I can do with that... anyway, big step forward yesteday, the Academy kit has arrived.... Hi Rob, I know Emhar made a kit of the 18 pdr in 1/72 as I have one, but I had forgotten they did one in 1/35 like the Stuart kit - I would imagine they could be difficult to find, but I gather you have got one. so good luck with your build. They seem to have done duplicates of most of their WWI kits in both 1/72 and 1/35 except for the Mk V tank which was I believe just in 1/35 unfortunately, and the A7V which was only in 1/72. Pete Edited September 29 by PeterB 2
robw_uk Posted October 1 Author Posted October 1 18pdr has arrived... Need to clear a few kits off the bench before I start but have time this month with wife away on business....will have this done in time I promise 3
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