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AT 45 Primemover; Russian primemover for arty
Tweet Topic Started: Mar 26 2011, 09:58 PM (1,728 Views)
foxy	Mar 26 2011, 09:58 PM Post #1
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Hi. Having built the Trumpeter soft skin primemover for the 203 Howitzer in 1/35th scale, I found in my collection an AT 45 primemover in 1/72 scale(resin). Useing the same top as the Trumpeter one with a T34 chassis I have been able to make another Russian primemover for ether the 203mm or the other heavy types used in WW II in 1/35th scale. Hope to show pictures soon.
foxy	Mar 28 2011, 08:52 PM Post #2
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Here are some pictures of the AT 45 in progress. [i Here the T34 wheels have been added,the detail on the T34 wheel base were removed and placed on the chassis of the trumpeter kit. Exhuast pipe to add later with other detail scratch built. The canvas cover has to be reduced showing the windows near the top, this will lower the profile to the correct height. Cab altered with extra window in, other than that its strait out the box. Note the new buffers that will be placed on the front beam, this was made up of plastic welded together and four nuts from spares box to each buffer , for want of a better word. The track was made up from different kit sources as the original track sections from the box were moulded badly. Edited by foxy, Mar 28 2011, 09:24 PM.
foxy	Mar 28 2011, 11:20 PM Post #3
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	70 views and no reply!!!!! 'I am surprised'. All critics welcome .
fatfingers	Mar 29 2011, 07:49 AM Post #4
Advanced Member Posts: 446 Group: IPMS Member Member #277 Joined: November 12, 2010	How do foxy! Very nice conversion matey! Looks even better with T34 wheels on don't you think? What tracks are you using, are they Dragon? Regards, Steve
foxy	Mar 29 2011, 11:12 AM Post #5
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Howdy Steve . The T34 model had bad mouldings on most of the track that came with it and having some Dragon spare track from an SU 100/T34, I used that with the good stuff from the Z/T34 kit, seems it is compatible and as you can see looks the part. No point in wasteing good track and once sprayed will make no difference Some of thease vehicles had the early style wheels and some the later type, I used the earlier type, but have the later type which I might use for another conversion. I see your busy to lol Edited by foxy, Mar 29 2011, 11:13 AM.
foxy	Mar 31 2011, 08:51 PM Post #6
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	More pictures with Track on and first coat of paint applied, other than primer that is. Used Grey plastic primer from a can for first coat. Side veiw. Other side, note have reduced canvas cover and now need to make top for it. The cab is still movable so'es I can finish interior. I put some insulating foam to hold shape while cutting roof off, this also keeps the shape as it is abit flimsy. Edited by foxy, Apr 1 2011, 05:21 PM.
fatfingers	Mar 31 2011, 08:56 PM Post #7
Advanced Member Posts: 446 Group: IPMS Member Member #277 Joined: November 12, 2010	Now then foxy, Looking good matey, comming along very nicely Regards, Steve
snipersmudge	Apr 1 2011, 05:46 PM Post #8
Release the hounds! Posts: 875 Group: IPMS Member Member #245 Joined: August 26, 2010	very nice progress indeed, maybe It would be an idea to move this thread to the armour section?
foxy	Apr 2 2011, 06:54 PM Post #9
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Yes indeed Pete move it by all means. Sorry to get it in the wrong place, but its not armoured and thought that this might be the right area for it. I see now that its for Cars and such . By the way I am an IPMS Member, but do not know how to get my sig changed, can anyone help or advise me in the right direction. Edited by foxy, Apr 2 2011, 06:56 PM.
peebeep	Apr 2 2011, 07:37 PM Post #10
Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious Posts: 9,337 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: July 8, 2009	Hi Foxy, PM me your membership number and expiry date and I'll put you on the list and amend your L & C member status. Oh, and I'll move this thread to armour and if I get around to it modify the forum to read armour and softskins. I forgot to mention this is a cracking build. peebeep
foxy	Apr 4 2011, 05:13 PM Post #11
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Thanks peebeep . Moved on a bit and started some weathering on parts that will be covered or hidden later. Side veiw, note tracks weathered. used MR Hobby and Life color for the tracks, first grey(dry)then mr hobby iron with rust colour and buffed. With cab fitted but not finished, used existing top and added green stuff to fill and file to shape. As you can see she is comeing along now, makeing the skirting out of 15 thou plastic and 20 th for fender supports etc. This goe's full lenghth. Edited by foxy, Apr 4 2011, 05:19 PM.
fatfingers	Apr 4 2011, 06:26 PM Post #12
Advanced Member Posts: 446 Group: IPMS Member Member #277 Joined: November 12, 2010	Looking good there foxy Regards, Steve
snipersmudge	Apr 5 2011, 05:46 AM Post #13
Release the hounds! Posts: 875 Group: IPMS Member Member #245 Joined: August 26, 2010	looking very smart indeed, like the tracks and tilt
foxy	Apr 11 2011, 07:17 PM Post #14
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Have moved on, and fitted the runners and other smaller parts. Left door off incase I need to add driver. Have yet to trim front fender guards. Here you can see some of the difference's to the Trumpeter kit.
snipersmudge	Apr 12 2011, 12:13 PM Post #15
Release the hounds! Posts: 875 Group: IPMS Member Member #245 Joined: August 26, 2010	great work and interesting comparison with the stock trumpeter kit
foxy	Apr 19 2011, 09:53 PM Post #16
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Thanks Sniper mate. Well will show some more pictures soon on the AT 45. Waiting on me 152 Howiitzer(trumpeter) to go with the AT 45. The other tows the 203mm Howitzer.
foxy	May 9 2011, 05:45 PM Post #17
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Well 152 Howitzer arrived today from HobbyLink, its a smasher with aluminium Barrel and plenty of etchings and ether in action or towed,(thats for me) . Will go well with the AT 45 me thinks . Maybe start a new thread for the gun .
foxy	May 25 2011, 10:18 AM Post #18
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Here I have started the 152 Russian Howitzer. Will be finishing the build and then on with the paint. Was very good to build but there were a few problems on the way, one was the base lineup of the gun with the wheel base unit, had to remove the locateing lugs before fitting. Still to add are a few items and am makeing this gun in the traveling position to go with the AT 45. Edited by foxy, May 25 2011, 05:20 PM.
fatfingers	May 25 2011, 07:58 PM Post #19
Advanced Member Posts: 446 Group: IPMS Member Member #277 Joined: November 12, 2010	Aye up foxy, That looks rather nice. looking forward to seeing more of this Regards, Steve
snipersmudge	May 26 2011, 06:32 AM Post #20
Release the hounds! Posts: 875 Group: IPMS Member Member #245 Joined: August 26, 2010	that looks a serious bit of kit! looking very nice

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