IBG Autocannone 3RO with 90/53 90mm Anti-Aircraft Gun

[RonGlass]

Paul would you.please elaborate a bit on those strips of plate for your crew step ? And did you solder that or was CA glue sufficient ? What I have are rolls of burnishing sheet (brass , aluminum, copper) but they're all basically thick foil and very malleable. Is that plate a more rigid material, and can you possibly recommend a tutorial to work with that type of material ?

 

[scottie3158]

Paul would you.please elaborate a bit on those strips of plate for your crew step ? And did you solder that or was CA glue sufficient ? What I have are rolls of burnishing sheet (brass , aluminum, copper) but they're all basically thick foil and very malleable. Is that plate a more rigid material, and can you possibly recommend a tutorial to work with that type of material ?

Hi Ron,
The step plates are cut from sheets of PE tread plate and folded to suit. The arms of the steps are made from strips of sheet ally just cut and folded. All glued together with normal CA glue. The only thing I do as do a few other modellers is to score the glue points with the tip if a hobby knife to give a rough surface to help the glue bond better. The only other thing to add is if you want the brass easier to bend you can anneal it by heating to a dull to bright red and quenching in water. HTH

 

[scottie3158]

The gun platform is now done. The construction was pretty straight forward with only a little flash in places.



The retractable stabilisers had a retaining pin. But I added a lock pin and chain to these.



Next a cable for the rear number plate light



Finally the etch mud guards



The keen eyed amongst you will notice the piece of white plastic which I forgot to take out this was used to support the etch as I bent it to shape.

Next the ordnance.

Cheers
Scottie

 

[RonGlass]

Hi Ron,
The step plates are cut from sheets of PE tread plate and folded to suit. The arms of the steps are made from strips of sheet ally just cut and folded. All glued together with normal CA glue. The only thing I do as do a few other modellers is to score the glue points with the tip if a hobby knife to give a rough surface to help the glue bond better. The only other thing to add is if you want the brass easier to bend you can anneal it by heating to a dull to bright red and quenching in water. HTH

Thank you Paul , good looking out !

 

[scottie3158]

The assembly of the ordnance went well with no fit issues. The barrel halves married up well with only a gnats amount of filler required.




Next the gun shield. I decided to have a go at scratching a new one as the kit one all though well detailed is a bit over scale on thickness. This was fun to do with the compound angles of the plates and the internal bracing. It will all be cleaned up when totally dry. Then about 4 million rivets lol.



cheers
Scottie

 

[Tim Marlow]

Just had a catch up Paul. Looking rather splendid bud. The extra work is lifting this to the stratosphere

 

[JR]

There an't enough words in the thesaurus !
However the committee were last seen dancing and partying while looking at the build Paul.

 

[Tworrs]

Looks amazing, the detail is out of this world.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

I'm glad to see you are restraining yourself from going overboard...

 

[yak face]

Totally amazing work paul as always , your scratching skills of tiny items and attention to detail is unparalleled . Cheers tony

 

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
The others have said it already so all I'll add is "Bloody 'ell that's good".
Jim

 

[scottie3158]

Just had a catch up Paul. Looking rather splendid bud. The extra work is lifting this to the stratosphere

Thanks Tim very nice of you.

There an't enough words in the thesaurus !
However the committee were last seen dancing and partying while looking at the build Paul.

Hi John, please thank the committee but still a long way to go yet.

Looks amazing, the detail is out of this world.

Gary, too kind mate.

I'm glad to see you are restraining yourself from going overboard...

Neil, I had to smile when I read that.

Totally amazing work paul as always , your scratching skills of tiny items and attention to detail is unparalleled . Cheers tony

Tony, I just try and make a model last so I don't have to buy another one so soon

Hi Scottie
The others have said it already so all I'll add is "Bloody 'ell that's good".
Jim

Jim, I'm blushing here,

 

[scottie3158]

A few rivets later. Now the front to do.



I have just noticed I have lost one.

Cheers
Scottie

 

[Jakko]

Ah, the joys of thousands of punched domes to glue to a model

 

[Jim R]

Very neat work, really riveting stuff.
Jim

 

[Steve Jones]

Top work Paul. Good luck with the other side

 

[scottie3158]

Gun shield now finished and added to the gun cradle. Not perfect by a long way but it was fun to do and will hopefully look ok when all painted up.







cheers
Scottie

 

[Mini Me]

Looks the Dog's Scottie.........I actually haven't counted but it appears to be hundreds, in my estimation.....enough to make anyone dizzy in the scale I work with. Rick H.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
Looks great fitted and painting and weathering will really make the effort worthwhile.
Jim

 

[scottie3158]

Ah, the joys of thousands of punched domes to glue to a model

But surprisingly relaxing to do.

Very neat work, really riveting stuff.
Jim

Thanks JIm you can say that again.

Top work Paul. Good luck with the other side

Thanks mate