1/87 scale Heiser CCKW352 prime movers & ROCO 105mm howitzers detailed.

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I did some of this work in parallel w/3" AT gun & track. Step one photos got lost. Step one was boring clean-up, scraping, carving, adding tow hook, window glazing, initial priming & paint and fitting a driver to the seat.
Step 2 is test fitting wheels/axles & assembling the interior to the cab. Both trucks are being worked together.
CCKW352 2nd step.JPG
Step 3 working axle positions to allow some flexibility.
CCKW352 3rd step.JPG
Step 4 install wheel/axle assys., drill holes and install splines for a better connection between sub assys.
CCKW352 4th step.JPG
Step 5 drill holes for ROCO side view mirrors, install grills & front bumper/winch assys. Assemble sub assemblies.
CCKW352 5th step.JPG
352s almost done-starting clean-up on 105s & gathering details for same.
CCKW352s almost done-105 collecting details.JPG
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Paul .
Your loving this buddy, and so are the gathered supporters .
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So far so good-standing by for more! So this is a gun section from the Cannon Co. of your armored infantry reg?
 

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Thank you gents. Yes, I admit I am Dzohn. Yes PJR, I didn't have any more 105s or prime movers in the stash, so this is it for now. An understrength AT pltn. & a section of 105s. I have some 1.5 tonners I built for pioneers, but I think they are too light & under powered (same eng. & trans as 3/4ton WC) for the 105 carriage. I'll have to do some research to verify. PaulE
 

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Hey, someone else with a good amount of offcuts and random parts on his workbench :smiling3:
 

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minitnkr's workbench could be it's own thread, no one knows what wonders are hidden in the various piles! I am sure you hardcore modelers have similar spaces!
 

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Paul,
Looking good so far on the Duce & a Halfs. Nothing like the resin dust and super glue to get your Mojo up. Let me know what your needs are and I'll make a few inquiries and see if I can't locate what you might need to fill out your AT platoon.
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My off cuts and bits and bobs have now gone into a container as there was so much of it. However I find I am not using it so much now. Maybe I need to tip it all out again:smiling2:
 

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105s are ready for paint I think, unless sharp eyes see something. Bottom/foreground one has the lower shield in the travel position. Off to the right you can see the makings of the sight/breach tarp for travel.
105s rdy fr paint 2.JPG
Another view.
105s rdy fr paint 1.JPG
C&Cs encouraged. PaulE
 

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Basic paint & decals done, need to add headlight brush guards, finish weathering & just noticed I forgot the right side elevation wheel & linkage for both guns. The squares to the right are the tarps to cover breeches & sights.
Another view.Cannon Sect top.JPG
Cannon Sect side.JPG
C&Cs encouraged. PaulE
 

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Shaping up nicely Paul, hope to see them in action soon.
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Turned out well Paul. You must be pleased with the final look. Will there be more?
 

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Not soon Rick, thank you. Thanks, but no more 105s Steve. I did find enough pieces/parts to do another 3" AT gun. I'm on the lookout for more M3A1s to pull them. PaulE
 
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