Bob Waltman Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hey everyone, This post is the start of the 105MM (lots of pics!). The kit only comes with the barrel and blast diffuser which is attached outside to the gun port pressure seal and the piece is not very accurate. Makes it a b***h when you want to open the thing up! So from start to completion, a 100% scratch-built 1/48th scale 105MM Howitzer! The next post will be the piece painted, decaled and weathered. As always, thanks for looking. BTW, I kind of hated painting the thing... :D/> Cheers! Bob Waltman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
31Tiger Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) OH ... MY ...GOD...!! does this thing fire real shells at the other models during a model contest? Edited January 26, 2013 by 31Tiger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Absolutely stunning work. Your scratch building is magnificent! Take care, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Waltman Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 OH ... MY ...GOD...!! does this thing fire real shells at the other models during a model contest? That's a thought! :whistle:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Waltman Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Absolutely stunning work. Your scratch building is magnificent! Take care, Austin Thanks Austin. Love the work you've done on your helos. Great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarioK Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I don't think I can add anything more other what everyone else said, except superb workmanship. May I ask what are you using for your references? The schematics look fairly detailed and I would like to know where are they available from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Waltman Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 I don't think I can add anything more other what everyone else said, except superb workmanship. May I ask what are you using for your references? The schematics look fairly detailed and I would like to know where are they available from? Thanks! As for my reference, I was part of the test team back in 1991 at Edwards AFB. I kept all of my old unclassified T.O.'s and I was also able to take tons of photos. Since then and for the past 17 years I have been involved with training the current aircrews so I get to be on the thing at a minimum of at least once a week. Unfortunately, other than the Squadron book, there really isn't that much accurate info out there on the market so being a former crew member and current trainer constantly around the 1 to 1 scale version really helps. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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