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Vietnam Gun Truck build Step by Step
bulivyf
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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.

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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=85

To be continued
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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
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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 .
bulivyf
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Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 08:55 PM UTC
Pascal & Brian
Thanks in your commended.
Miloslav
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Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010 - 05:55 AM UTC
Another photo of the chassis construction.


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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=85
To be continued.
bulivyf
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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
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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=85
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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
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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
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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.


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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=85
To be continued.
pascalbausset
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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
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Posted: Sunday, August 01, 2010 - 09:38 AM UTC

Quoted Text

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
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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
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2010 - 06:46 AM UTC

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Thanks Milo , now I better understand

When your kit upgrade is available, I need one
TIA




This month.
bulivyf
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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.




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http://www.realmodel.cz/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=category&id=88:m52-tractor&Itemid=50
bulivyf
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Posted: Thursday, August 05, 2010 - 02:53 AM UTC
Now I added front bumper with winch, hood, front windows, door and armor at cab. I added some details to the cab interior.




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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=85
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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
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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
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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
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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=85
bulivyf
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Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010 - 08:55 AM UTC
Here is small update. I started with the first paint. I used Tamiya colors.



To be continued
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Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 05:59 AM UTC
bulivyf
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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=85
sfctur1
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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
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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.



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Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 07:48 AM UTC
Nice job Milo, really nice weathering as usual


cheers
bulivyf
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Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 08:06 AM UTC

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Nice job Milo, really nice weathering as usual


cheers




Thanks Rick. How to go on with the LAV III?
Miloslav
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