I didn't do this model. It's from my best bud here Cliff aka Mr. Roo. From where I look, very impressive scratch build.
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25 Lber Gun for Cliff
SS-74
Joined: May 13, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 09:14 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
I didn't do this model. It's from my best bud here Cliff aka Mr. Roo. From where I look, very impressive scratch build.
I didn't do this model. It's from my best bud here Cliff aka Mr. Roo. From where I look, very impressive scratch build.
MrRoo
Joined: October 07, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 09:22 PM UTC
Hi all. Dave was kind enough to post the pics for me. This is a 25lb short (Aust) field gun. Used as a mountain gun in the pacific and could be airdropped and transported easier than the 'normal 25lb'er. they were often towed by jeeps.
Base kit is tamiya gun kit with a scratch built carriage and short barrel. These had no shield and the barrel at the moment is in the travel position.
all comments welcome. :-)
Base kit is tamiya gun kit with a scratch built carriage and short barrel. These had no shield and the barrel at the moment is in the travel position.
all comments welcome. :-)
scoccia
Joined: September 02, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 09:32 PM UTC
Nice scratchbuilding Cliff. Is it plasticard sheet on a frame of rod/strip?
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Jeepney
Joined: July 22, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 09:52 PM UTC
That's why the brown parts look familiar. I'm building the exact same kit OOB 
WeWillHold
Joined: April 17, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 11:37 PM UTC
Nifty conversion Brother Pouch. The frame/carriage fit is concise and true----like all the work you do! Keep us posted on this one please. 
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PvtParts
Joined: June 18, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 11:42 PM UTC
Nice job Cliff. You sure know your stuff.
penpen
Joined: April 11, 2002
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Posted: Friday, August 01, 2003 - 01:57 AM UTC
With such a nice and clean build, it'll look even beter when painted !
turrettoad13
Joined: February 26, 2003
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Posted: Friday, August 01, 2003 - 02:17 AM UTC
great scratch build on the arms cliff , they look like they came from another kit . it would take me 3 or 4 attempts to even get close to something that even looked close to the trail arms . i will be watching for more of your work , good stuff !!
Hollowpoint
Joined: January 24, 2002
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Posted: Friday, August 01, 2003 - 09:37 AM UTC
Nice start, Cliff.
You mention that it is in travel position and that it can be towed by a jeep. Is this your plan?
You mention that it is in travel position and that it can be towed by a jeep. Is this your plan?
MrRoo
Joined: October 07, 2002
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Posted: Friday, August 01, 2003 - 09:49 AM UTC
thanks for the comments guys.
the carriage is 2mm (80thou) card cut to shape and then .5 X .5mm (20thou X 20 thou) strip was glued around the edges. The round rods through it were hollow on the real gun but I have used solid rod for strength. The round weld marks at the ends of these were punched out of 10thou card with a 4mm then a 3mm punch, glued in place and covered with glue. After a few moments it was marked with the back of a scalpel blade.
When finished I MAY do a jeep to go with it but I have not made up my mind yet as I cannot get an ordinary jeep kit here at the moment.
the carriage is 2mm (80thou) card cut to shape and then .5 X .5mm (20thou X 20 thou) strip was glued around the edges. The round rods through it were hollow on the real gun but I have used solid rod for strength. The round weld marks at the ends of these were punched out of 10thou card with a 4mm then a 3mm punch, glued in place and covered with glue. After a few moments it was marked with the back of a scalpel blade.
When finished I MAY do a jeep to go with it but I have not made up my mind yet as I cannot get an ordinary jeep kit here at the moment.
airwarrior
Joined: November 21, 2002
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Posted: Friday, August 01, 2003 - 09:54 AM UTC
cliff are you going to use the scratchbuilt parts for a mold and a conversion kit for roo resin? 
MrRoo
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Posted: Friday, August 01, 2003 - 12:33 PM UTC
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cliff are you going to use the scratchbuilt parts for a mold and a conversion kit for roo resin?
I am building this one as a trial Dave BUT! I will be doing masters of it very soon so that it can be released in kit form.
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