Tamiya 1:35 Self-Propelled Howitzer.

[jono]

After a Trio of 1:72 aircraft its a return to Modern Military for my latest build. A nice kit & going together well, which is just as well as the instructions are Italeri instructions & only give you an exploded view & part numbers..View attachment 96076

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[dubster72]

That looks a big old beastie John! Good to see something modern

 

[tommy1drop]

Nice start John, looking forward to following this build

 

[monica]

nice start John,do like the loos of this,

and like the use of the fly mesh,for the basket,

 

[Lee W]

Will be following this one, I can't make my mind up on whether to get one or not, John, your build will change my mind...

Lee

 

[aaron]

Great model of an awesome piece of kit. I've seen a doco on this machine, it's range and accuracy are second to none.

 

[jono]

That looks a big old beastie John! Good to see something modern

Thanks Patrick, I like to build Modern Armour Vehicles & WW2 Aircraft.

 

[jono]

Nice start John, looking forward to following this build

OK Tommy will be posting more pics as the build goes on ...

 

[jono]

nice start John,do like the loos of this,and like the use of the fly mesh,for the basket,

Thank you Monica, there are to baskets in total & the mesh comes with the kit..

 

[jono]

Will be following this one, I can't make my mind up on whether to get one or not, John, your build will change my mind...Lee

Don't wait for me Lee, get out there & buy the kit, a nice build to do.

 

[jono]

Great model of an awesome piece of kit. I've seen a doco on this machine, it's range and accuracy are second to none.

Yes Aaron the gun looks a mean bit of equipment LOL.

 

[Snowman]

Man, that is a beasty!!

For something different I'd like to try the SADF G6 Rhino, this is available as a resin kit. It redefines the "shoot n skoot" citeria for mobile arty.

http://www.baxmod.co.za/index.php/models/135

 

[jono]

Man, that is a beasty!!For something different I'd like to try the SADF G6 Rhino, this is available as a resin kit. It redefines the "shoot n skoot" citeria for mobile arty.

http://www.baxmod.co.za/index.php/models/135

Hi Snowman, looking at the G6 Rhino. that looks a real mean machine lol..

 

[Ian M]

Looks rather nice. How much did Tamiya charge for their boxing, A lot more than Italeri i bet, LOL

Looks like it is coming together well.

Been looking at one of these for a while, but my stash is on a new years diet.

Ian M

 

[jono]

Looks rather nice. How much did Tamiya charge for their boxing, A lot more than Italeri i bet, LOLLooks like it is coming together well.

Been looking at one of these for a while, but my stash is on a new years diet.

Ian M

Hello Ian, I did not buy this kit it was a Christmas present from my son. But checking up Tamiya have increased the price by £10. LOL.

Yes it is going together well no problems as yet to report.

 

[Ian M]

Tamiya have a co-op deal with Italeri. So if you see a newer Tamiya model of a European subject, have a look for Italeri and see If its still available. I still smile at those that buy the Excellent Tamiya, Hurricane or Stuka but shun the Cheap Italeri ones.... As so eloquently put in a Japanese advert for crisps. "Same s##t new bag" lol

Ian M

 

[jono]

Tamiya have a co-op deal with Italeri. So if you see a newer Tamiya model of a European subject, have a look for Italeri and see If its still available. I still smile at those that buy the Excellent Tamiya, Hurricane or Stuka but shun the Cheap Italeri ones.... As so eloquently put in a Japanese advert for crisps. "Same s##t new bag" lolIan M

It pays to Shop around sometimes Ian LOL.

 

[jono]

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[steve scan]

This is looking great.

 

[jono]

This is looking great.

Thanks Steve, the build is now complete you can see the finished look in the Completed section, hope you like it LOL.