Vietnam Gun Truck build Step by Step
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 05:30 AM UTC
Hi all "Guntruckers"
I see that many modeler have a problem with build Gun Truck from Italeri model.
That's why I started build Step by Step.I would like to help modelers who have little experience with this.
I have used set RM 35134 M54 "Ace of Spades" from my production.
Step 1
Chassis modification.
More photos
http://realmodel.cz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83:m54-qace-of-spadesq-build-step-by-step&catid=41:work-in-progress-&Itemid=85To be continued
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Moselle, France
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Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 09:19 AM UTC
Thanks for this Milo, I think that can help some people
Waiting for more
Western Australia, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 09:47 AM UTC
Hi Miroslav , I'm subscribed mate a Vietnam guntruck is on my to do list , there are some beauties on this site .
Thanks .
dont mean nothing , drive on
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 08:55 PM UTC
Pascal & Brian
Thanks in your commended.
Miloslav
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010 - 05:55 AM UTC
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 07:26 AM UTC
Chassis and wheels are finished. Hoses and wires, I will add later. Left side.
right side
The firs test whether the fit bed.
Next - Step 2. Cab
More photos
http://www.realmodel.cz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83:m54-qace-of-spadesq-build-step-by-step&catid=41:work-in-progress-&Itemid=85Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
California, United States
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Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 01:47 PM UTC
Thank you for this post. It will be real helpful when I get to build the gun trucks I have. Looking foward to your updates.
Tom
Tom Turschmann
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Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 08:09 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Thank you for this post. It will be real helpful when I get to build the gun trucks I have. Looking foward to your updates.
Tom
Thank you for your comment.
Miloslav
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Sunday, August 01, 2010 - 08:59 AM UTC
Step Number 2.
Now is the turn of the cab.
Fist place the fender. Glue the floor, rear and side of the cab, cooler and hood as last.
Second place the cab floor with rear and side parts. First without glue. Try the gap between the cab and the bed.
Small upgrade to the rear cab mount.
Now glue the front fender brackets.
More photos
http://www.realmodel.cz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83:m54-qace-of-spadesq-build-step-by-step&catid=41:work-in-progress-&Itemid=85To be continued.
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Moselle, France
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Posted: Sunday, August 01, 2010 - 09:19 AM UTC
Great work Milo
Waht kit are you building ? You say Ace ao Spade, mine Ace (that is from your production) don't have any inner wall
Is it a new Ace of Spade kit or another gun truck ?
TIA
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Sunday, August 01, 2010 - 09:38 AM UTC
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Great work Milo
Waht kit are you building ? You say Ace ao Spade, mine Ace (that is from your production) don't have any inner wall
Is it a new Ace of Spade kit or another gun truck ?
TIA
Pascal,
I got new information and therefore I have to finish one more correction sheet.
This is for Big Ace version. All customers receive this sheet free upon request.
Because ACE has two versions, one I used for the construction of internal walls.
Miloslav
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Moselle, France
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2010 - 06:43 AM UTC
Thanks Milo , now I better understand
When your kit upgrade is available, I need one
TIA
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2010 - 06:46 AM UTC
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 08:04 AM UTC
Here are some photos of the cabin M52A1 Tractor.
The cabin has only a small difference and therefore can be used for all vehicle series M54.
More photos:
http://www.realmodel.cz/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=category&id=88:m52-tractor&Itemid=50Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Thursday, August 05, 2010 - 02:53 AM UTC
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
California, United States
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 06:23 AM UTC
Thank you again for this post. It is going to make putting any of your 5 ton gun truck kits together. Looking foward to your next updates.
Tom
Tom Turschmann
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 07:44 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Thank you again for this post. It is going to make putting any of your 5 ton gun truck kits together. Looking foward to your next updates.
Tom
Tom
Update tomorrow here. Also in M52 w/M127.
Miloslav
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 05:45 AM UTC
Another update photos
I added details to the cab and sprayed the interior base color ( Olive Drab).
Now add tubes and wires to the chassis. Then spray the entire mixed colors.
Olive Drab & Black (Glossy) 50% -50%.
To be continued
More photos:
http://www.realmodel.cz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83:m54-qace-of-spadesq-build-step-by-step&catid=41:work-in-progress-&Itemid=85Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010 - 08:55 AM UTC
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 05:59 AM UTC
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 06:01 AM UTC
Hi all,
Here are a few new photos of the model. The whole model was painted mixed colors 50% Tamiya glossy black & 50% olive drab.
I also painted the interior of the bed.
I applied to the whole model decals. I chose latest version with big Ace.
To be continued,
More photos:
http://www.realmodel.cz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83:m54-qace-of-spadesq-build-step-by-step&catid=41:work-in-progress-&Itemid=85Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
California, United States
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Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 06:12 AM UTC
Thank you again for the updates. I am looking foward to now building one of my gun trucks. I have been printing these posts for my reference library. Looking foward to your next updates.
Tom
Tom Turschmann
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Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 07:37 AM UTC
Another painting of the model
I first sprayed the entire model matt varnish (acrylic ModelMasters)
I then used the model to a combination of several MIG Filters (P245, P401) and MIG Pigments (P031).
Then I sprayed the model again matt varnish.
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 07:48 AM UTC
Nice job Milo, really nice weathering as usual
cheers
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Praha, Czech Republic
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Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 08:06 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Nice job Milo, really nice weathering as usual
cheers
Thanks Rick. How to go on with the LAV III?
Miloslav
Hope you like it and "watch those negative waves"
