Hi Everyone!

I’ve been busy over the past month working on this little project for the for an online contest over on other model site. This is a “what if” build of placing an 81mm mortar into an American M20 armored car by Tamiya. Additionally it will be displayed towing a liberated German Sd.Ah.52 37mm Flack Ammunition Trailer from Bronco models accompanied by an Alpine figure. Originally these two would be place on scenic base from Mini-Art but given the compressed build time of just 90 days I’m not sure the Mini-Art base will accomplished.

Most of the work thus far has gone into the interior of the M20 converting it to house the Mortar and ammunition for it. The Tamiya kit is rather nice and only minor work is needed to improve the exterior. Evergreen styrene tubing is the major component used for the scratch building.

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Thanks for stopping by and as always comments are welcome.

Hey Eric, Great looking build. Nice subject. I'll be following this one.

Eric, looks like you've got another cool project underway here. Looks very interesting. Your blog is well put together too. You sure know the right ways to stay busy!

Cheers!

Hey Gang!

Gotz a quick little update here. Finished up the major construction and added a couple of sandbags for good measure. After a few small details it will be on to the painting and weathering

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Thanks For Stopping by!

NICE! You're gettin' pretty darn good at making those sandbags my friend!

Wanted to say thanks to Don and John! Always good to hear from the two you. Stay tuned as I got some interesting ideas for the finish.

hi
congratulations for this super scratch.
This arrangement actually existed on this vehicle or is it pure fiction?
sampiero

That is Sweet!!

Hi Eric,

Very cool idea & great clean build, love the sandbags, would be cool to see how you do it.

Will follow along

Mike

@sampiero Thanks! This is purely a "What If". But it is interesting to note that even though it is a "What If" I still did a lot of research to ensure that I captured the correct look. What Ifs are a lot of fun!!

@GregCloseCombat Thanks and good to hear from you buddy!

@Tanksami Thanks! I'm working up a little "how-I-do-it"(HIDI)for the sand bags to post here on Armorama vary soon, so keep an eye out for it.