Andygh's Swedish Stridsvagn 103B

[andygh]

All the kits in this GB so far are fantastically interesting, I'd love to have a go at them all and I'm looking forward to watching as things progress

This is what I've chosen, a bit of an oddball to say the least. For those who've never seen one in action I'd recommend taking a look on Youtube and the like, it really does take a different approach from turreted MBTs

I'll wait until I start the build to decide whether it will need a turned barrel or any other extras. Anyone know where I can get 1970s Swedish tankers in 1/35...... no, thought not :ohno::lol

 

[Ian M]

Oh great choice Andy! Quite funny fact, Stridsvogn = Battle wagon.

A very handy bit of armour designed to run rings around the big Russian tanks in woodland. A very cleaver way of aiming as well....Its all done with the wheels.

Ian M

You might find this handy Andy. http://findmodelkit.com/content/strv-103-metal-gun-barrel-trumpeter-kit

 

[mobear]

looks like they forgot to add something to this tank,talk about low profile lol

nice

mobear

 

[Ian M]

Designed to dig down or hide in the undergrowth Ole. If I remember they are not much higher than a man is tall.

Ian M

 

[mobear]

now thats cramped lol

mobear

 

[andygh]

Yes it's a bit tight but it has an autoloader so has a crew of only 3

 

[mobear]

can just imagine the laugh they had laying side by side going over bumps hahahahaha

mobear

 

[CDW]

I did the YouTube thing and, my god ...is that a nimble piece of kit or what!!!!!

most impressed. never seen one before now .. ingenious design eh?

 

[Centurion3RTR]

This is going to be a fun build Andy, looking forward to it mate.

Have fun, John

 

[andygh]

OK, so I've had a look at the kit and I decided to get the Eduard etch and the ally barrel was just so nice I had to get that too :smile1:

I'm working nights this week so I should get the build started soon

 

[papa 695]

Hi Andy can't wait to see this one started should look even better with the PE and the Ally barrel

 

[andygh]

Apparently this is an early Trumpeter kit, it shows,there are plenty of visible ejection marks and the fit is a bit nasty in a few places

On the other hand some of the detail is nice, i especially like the Allen screw heads on hinges etc.

Progress made since the weekend

 

[Polux]

Hi Andy.

You are building another of your craking models!!!

Looking really good so far.

Cheers

 

[CDW]

nice and tidy so far Andy, the details quite good looking at the photos.

That ally barrels really crisp mate .... keep the updates coming.

 

[Ian M]

Looking great Andy. I have never seen one of these be build so watching with interest.

Ian M

 

[papa 695]

Looking good so far Andy. Another cracker on the way

 

[andygh]

Base colour is on, Klear next then decals

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[Ian M]

Not going for the splinter camou then?

Looking good though.

 

[mobear]

still cant believe ppl get in these, lol lovely job though

mobear

 

[andygh]

Not going for the splinter camou then?Looking good though.

No, I couldn't find a photo of a "b" with the splinter pattern only a "C" and I'm not sure if I like the lurid light green they used either