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M50 Onto's!
newfish
Joined: June 23, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 01:13 AM UTC
I have been rather quiete on Armorama so it's about time I posted what I've been doing to keep out of trouble. I've trawled the internet regarding the running gear and to be honest I am not bothered about the accuracy of the build not unless it really sticks out! so your welcome to point it out. I'm still waiting on AM barrels to arrive but other than that here she is at the moment. ACW
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 01:39 AM UTC
Looks good so far Jaymes.
newfish
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Posted: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 01:42 AM UTC
Hi Dave thanks for stopping by. It's getting there I just need some motivation to paint it 
LemonJello
Joined: January 29, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 01:57 AM UTC
That's looking sharp, I've got this one in the stash waiting on me to finish up some other ongoing projects.
How did it all go together? Any major issues with fit or the instructions?
Looking forward to seeing it with some paint.
How did it all go together? Any major issues with fit or the instructions?
Looking forward to seeing it with some paint.
newfish
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Posted: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 02:11 AM UTC
Hi Jon no problems just take your time and stick to the instructions like I didn't. The only problem was the PE exhaust which was my own stupid fault but it goes together rather well. Thanks for stopping by.
Jaymes
Jaymes
redleg12
Joined: March 11, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 03:08 PM UTC
Jaymes
Here is a link to some of my Ontos shots and you can click on the link to my WIP. Any questions feel free to ask
http://www.redleg2scale.com/model%20gallery/M50.html
Looking good.
Rounds Complete!!
Here is a link to some of my Ontos shots and you can click on the link to my WIP. Any questions feel free to ask
http://www.redleg2scale.com/model%20gallery/M50.html
Looking good.
Rounds Complete!!
WarWheels
Joined: March 24, 2006
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Posted: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 01:40 AM UTC
Looks good Jaymes. Nice job so far...
I also agree with Jaymes that the build is pretty easy and the problems mentioned by others aren't bothering me all that much. In fact, I thought the kit provided recoilless rifles were pretty decent... vs. getting the AM ones.
Also, if anyone is interested, here is a link to my build blog/review at the AMPS website... http://www.amps-armor.org/ampssite/reviews/showReview.aspx?ID=1417&Type=FB
I also agree with Jaymes that the build is pretty easy and the problems mentioned by others aren't bothering me all that much. In fact, I thought the kit provided recoilless rifles were pretty decent... vs. getting the AM ones.
Also, if anyone is interested, here is a link to my build blog/review at the AMPS website... http://www.amps-armor.org/ampssite/reviews/showReview.aspx?ID=1417&Type=FB
newfish
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Posted: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 07:18 AM UTC
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Jaymes
Here is a link to some of my Ontos shots and you can click on the link to my WIP. Any questions feel free to ask
http://www.redleg2scale.com/model%20gallery/M50.html
Looking good.
Rounds Complete!!
Hey Mike thanks for stopping by it's nice to have someone with your expertise on board I remember seeing your Onto's, thanks for the link it will come in handy. PM inbound
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Looks good Jaymes. Nice job so far...
I also agree with Jaymes that the build is pretty easy and the problems mentioned by others aren't bothering me all that much. In fact, I thought the kit provided recoilless rifles were pretty decent... vs. getting the AM ones.
Also, if anyone is interested, here is a link to my build blog/review at the AMPS website... http://www.amps-armor.org/ampssite/reviews/showReview.aspx?ID=1417&Type=FB
Patrick the Am barrels have a hold over the kit ones as the lip or rifling on the kit ones shouldn't be there (according to Steve Zaloga) ! Thankyou for your link nice work so far hopefully we will see some paint on yours soon?
Jaymes
WarWheels
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Posted: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 08:16 AM UTC
My positive comments were ONLY related to the fit/molding of the model parts and
the barrels could very well be incorrect in some way. However, I've not checked them out myself yet and submitted my "accuracy" report yet as I wanted to have the beastie built up before doing so; a preference of mine especially when I don't know a lot about a specific vehicle.
FYI, I'lll be using David Doyle's "in action" book as well as some pics I snapped of the Ontos at Ft. Knox just last month.
Regarding seeing the M50A1 in paint... hopefully very soon.
the barrels could very well be incorrect in some way. However, I've not checked them out myself yet and submitted my "accuracy" report yet as I wanted to have the beastie built up before doing so; a preference of mine especially when I don't know a lot about a specific vehicle.
FYI, I'lll be using David Doyle's "in action" book as well as some pics I snapped of the Ontos at Ft. Knox just last month.
Regarding seeing the M50A1 in paint... hopefully very soon.
redleg12
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Posted: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 03:00 PM UTC
Jaymes
Here are some photos of details incuding the requested firing cable for the 50 cal. The main firing cable can be seen on the drawing and is on pg 2 (photo) of my WIP. Some of these photos, the thanks has to go to Steve Zaloga
Rounds Complete!!
Here are some photos of details incuding the requested firing cable for the 50 cal. The main firing cable can be seen on the drawing and is on pg 2 (photo) of my WIP. Some of these photos, the thanks has to go to Steve Zaloga
Rounds Complete!!
WarWheels
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Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 02:38 AM UTC
Nice pics Mike. Thanks for posting.
newfish
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Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 09:53 AM UTC
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My positive comments were ONLY related to the fit/molding of the model parts and
the barrels could very well be incorrect in some way. However, I've not checked them out myself yet and submitted my "accuracy" report yet as I wanted to have the beastie built up before doing so; a preference of mine especially when I don't know a lot about a specific vehicle.
FYI, I'lll be using David Doyle's "in action" book as well as some pics I snapped of the Ontos at Ft. Knox just last month.
Regarding seeing the M50A1 in paint... hopefully very soon.
Hi Shaun I have actually decided to use the kit option this time round as they seem liveable to use.
Mike those pictures are fantastic thanks buddy!
Jaymes
WarWheels
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Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 03:38 PM UTC
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Hi Shaun I have actually decided to use the kit option this time round as they seem liveable to use.
Actually, I'm not Shaun... although we do have the same last name....
newfish
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Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 11:02 PM UTC
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Quoted TextHi Shaun I have actually decided to use the kit option this time round as they seem liveable to use.
Actually, I'm not Shaun... although we do have the same last name....
Hi Patrick I'm really sorry about that I hadn't had any caffine before writing the post i'll edit it
Looks like I can't edit old posts :l
WarWheels
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Posted: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 01:44 AM UTC
No prob and No offence taken Jaymes. 
newfish
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 11:11 AM UTC
Update. All six recoilless rifles are done bar the wiring and the trigger mechanism. ACW
Jaymes
Jaymes
afv_rob
Joined: October 09, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 11:13 AM UTC
looking good Jaymes! Cant wait to see some paint on it and some grunt crew figs
redleg12
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 11:20 AM UTC
Looking good......looks like you have beaten the problem of keeping all 6 barrels straight.
Did you add a 50 cal rifle barrel on the bottom unit??? Remember the bottoms do not have a spotting rifle!!
Rounds Complete!!
Did you add a 50 cal rifle barrel on the bottom unit??? Remember the bottoms do not have a spotting rifle!!
Rounds Complete!!
newfish
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 01:46 PM UTC
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looking good Jaymes! Cant wait to see some paint on it and some grunt crew figs
Cheers Rob! I'll make a start on the paint in a couple of days I'm still toying with the grunts at the moment. Oh..Your barrel arrived thanks mate
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Looking good......looks like you have beaten the problem of keeping all 6 barrels straight.
Did you add a 50 cal rifle barrel on the bottom unit??? Remember the bottoms do not have a spotting rifle!!
Rounds Complete!!
Thanks Mike the barrels took some work to get them all straight I can assure you. I completely forgot about the lower rifles not having the 50 cal rifles
I'll remove them as I've only attatched the front bit. Thanks a lot for point that blunder out 
Jaymes
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 02:51 PM UTC
Shaping up nicely Jaymes.
jaberwaki
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 04:07 PM UTC
looking good
vonHengest
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 04:15 PM UTC
Looking very nice, have you used any other AM other than the barrels?
newfish
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 11:58 PM UTC
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Shaping up nicely Jaymes.
Thanks Dave
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looking good
Thanks Craig
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Looking very nice, have you used any other AM other than the barrels?
Thanks Jeremy
Nope no AM stuff even the barrels are the kit ones. I have the voyager set for another Ontos I'm going to build with an interior redleg12
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 01:48 AM UTC
Jaymes
That's what these forums are for......help your fellow modeler!!
The firing cables will be fun....a tweezer and CA glue!!
Rounds Complete!!
That's what these forums are for......help your fellow modeler!!
The firing cables will be fun....a tweezer and CA glue!!
Rounds Complete!!
newfish
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 02:55 AM UTC
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Jaymes
That's what these forums are for......help your fellow modeler!!
The firing cables will be fun....a tweezer and CA glue!!
Rounds Complete!!
I managed to get them off with no problem
. Yaay wiring 
This is going to be the fun bit I'll keep you posted this is going to take a while....Thanks for your help Mike
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