Hi All,
A "werdie" on a Leopard base----- GPM-PT2.....another diggy-thing........
Some build pics ---had rough plans for a change...







Comments on a rusty track--pad please
Aye
BARV

What can I say? That is a fantastic scratchbuild.

Just one word: WOW !!!

It so far looks great. How many hours have you put into this kit so far?

That thing is HUGE. Nicely done so far.

Pretty awesome scratch,Steve! Odd subject,as in-does a combat engineer unit need one of these?I mean,I can see a need for a bulldozer to clear away debris and to make roadways and such,but an armored trench digger?

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This was a prototype to augment/replace the pioneer type tanks to give a digging capability.
The other prototype---PS-1 had2 bucketson two arms --(I built one in1/76 scale years ago)......
Time on build...............40hrs so far
More to come
aye,
BARV

nice peace of work, keep on going


feelpanzer

Steve, I was noticing on that first picture, where the bucket sets about level, as it's going up that wall, now I don't have any of the pictures you have, but isn't the body cut out on that so the bucket sets in so low.

Like I said all I got is the pictures you show here but in the shadows that looks like a cut away under the rams, is this so.

Amazing scratch work!

Very very nice work...be sure to show us the finished product.

Eddie

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Kerry......the outer arm folds into the main arm under the "cross member" where the outer arm "rams"start (pic 3)
Will try to show in next pics-----working on "blade "at moment
aye
BARV

Unreal build so far Steve. This is one I can´t wait to see painted and weathered. Its no wonder engineering vehicles are getting so popular. Most excellent.
Rusty track pad on its way !!!! :-)

Thanks Frank ------pics of blade to-night
Cost a fortune to send "track-pad"......pm/em willsuffice or......just comments :-) :-) :-)
aye
BARV
PS..........decided to do its little brothers and sister

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A few more -pics

new nose and "ram"covers

blade takng shape

6 "rams"inside blade...10 in total
...yep its there
now to put it all together with the fiddly bits

aye
BARV

superb work cant wait to see this finished

Latest pics.........blade hydraulics

First coat on "arms" and hydraulic lines

Taking shape

Rear end ,tools and lights .....then easy bit-----wheels and tracks

aye
BARV

Hi Steve , I am now at last logged in on site , what a performance , rebuild on computor did not help , But to subject matter , go for it yet and other winner . Pity I will not be able to attend model show this weekend , have to complete jobs round house while weather is ok . Nice to see you and your good lady at the Perth show , we will come north of the border next year fully ladened with more models . cheers ian

T ' ANKS ----- :-) good buddy------Wecome to the "greateast show on -line"--------- . Megan says "Hi"---------sorry you cant make it--got another "diggy-thing" on way.
More pics soon
aye
BARV

Great scratchbuild mate.
Are the shovels in the front movable??
Great build so far.
I cant wait to see it painted.
Greets Hilbert

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Yep .....all parts move---hydraulic rams (10)-4 in nose covers and 6 in spade---5 on top arms........got to work.......or no sense building....need the challenge.......thats what scratch -building is all about..I think any-way :-)
QUESTION:- How many people have scratched a complete model ..... or .......mostly.....apart from wheels or a chassi.
Answers on a rusty track-pad to this address...... :-)
aye
BARV

PS--------Due to involment with East of Scotland Model Show...pics will be delayed--treasurer duties

....It's 98% finnished---see the results on:

:-) :-) https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/55559&page=1
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Steve awesome scratch build- also a scratch builde see dwarf gyrocopter in the figure site 100% sctach built complete with wiring loom but not up to your standard my friend very nice work
Ian

Steve

Three words for you....I LIKE IT!!!

Alot of work but the end product is great.Nice work as it turned out awsome.

Jim