great build,very nice work.

Thanks everyone for the positive remarks! I have a couple of update pics to upload..and then baring any major fixes..it's off to primer!!!

I have a question..more just curiousity..what's the purpose of the shorter antenna on the left rear of the turret? It's the one w/ the triangular top.

Jeff

ok..here's the progress pics! I decided to add the microscopic details on the hull, and after adding the left side water cans..we' re off to primer!!

Heer's the right side turret..complete w/ water cans, the PE straps were excellent..



Look closely you can just see the loops under the water can brackets...18 Bravo's pics were invaluable here!

The hull top got a going over..added the spare tracks, wing nut thingy's, and the tiniest part I've ever folded..the fire suppression handle..




The wing nuts looked flat after bending them..I cheated by adding a small piece of rod underneath, giving them the appearance I was looking for!

Any comments or corrections welcome ! Thanks for looking

looking good,you will have it finised in no time.

It's FINALLY painted!!! I had to rework the seams on the fume extractor, and found an alignment issue...typical.

Ok...need some help here..the lens for the sight housing. The lens appears bluish green, I tried food coloring mixed w/ Future...bad idea! Would clear blue work better?

A qiuck question..the shorter antenna on left side..what's it for?

I'll have pics up soon!

Clear blue with a couple coats of clear gloss on top will work for the lense on the pantel cover.

The short antenna is a digital data antenna.


It sounds great. Now for some more pics...

Thanks Gino for the suggestion!

I took a day off of " work " , so lets start the weekend with a few PICTURES!!!






The fume extractor required a ton of work..but I'm finally happy with it..





I had to replace the loops on the bustle rack..out came the solder again..



And finally..ya may have noticed the missing road wheels ..well, our kitten likes my hobby too..and I found out he decided to "play" with the wheels..short of tearing the house apart..out came the molding kit, and making a copy!! Guess my spare MLRS kit would have worked too



Have a great weekend..

Jeff

great pics,and a very nice paint job, well done.

The student becomes the master. Very nice work on the bore evacuator as well. Few who have modelled the A6 have attempted it.

Thanks for the great feedback..I was very pleased w/ the bore evacuator. The pictures I was helped w/ made it very easy to build it..even though it took twice to get right!

Now, the fun part begins...the tracks!

Very nice work....love the barrel....have fun replacing the catnip road wheels!!

Rounds Complete!!

Thanks Mike! The kitten is suddenly becoming VERY friendly towards me...maybe leaving the take- out menu on the counter helped!!

I ended up robbing a road wheel from a spare MLRS kit..required a couple changes, but will suffice!

The barrel really makes the model ..really surprised it was missing such prominent details!

ok..quick question for everyone who's been in OIF. I just received the cooler set from DEF Models, and noticed what appears to be ice cubes in the package? Would it be correct to have a cooler, with ice in it, say in a firing area on the SPG ?? This would be an interesting touch, but seems unlikely...whatch a think??


Thanks for any feedback!

I was on the invasion in '03 in 3 ID, and later went back in '08-'09 with 10 MTN DIV. On the invasion, we didn't have any ice until a week or so after we reached Baghdad and were in static positions. In later years, after we were settled in FOBs (Forward Operating Bases) with fixed faclities, ice was plentiful and would be found in coolers at the firing point. So it depends on when you are depicting.

Speaking from the SF perspective, locating ice is an implied task...
When I return home this weekend, if I remember, I've got a cool photo to go with that.

Looking very good. Love the bore evacuator.

@ Gino- thanks for providing a timeline! It's almost ready for it's final pics!! My first time w. MIG pigments almost went bad..almost....

@ Robert- now yoiur gonna have to post a pic!

@ Jim- Thanks! Several pics show variations of the welds..I just flipped a coin!


Here's a teaser ...





A lil gear for the mission



The always present drip pan..I didn't forget!



Any comments or critisism welcome...the weathering is new to me !

your build relly looks great,a job well done.

Thanks bat-213 !

Well, until the markings arrive..I'm calling the build FINISHED!!!

Heer's the finished pics...better get some popcorn, I love pictures!!!






Thats just the right side!!







Enjoy the weekend!!!

does any one have a source for bumper numbers? I was planning the OIF set from Echelon..but it doesn't provide bumper numbers..

Jeff

Great job. It looks really nice. I like all the stowage and gear.

For bumper codes, you could find some rub-on lettering and numbers made for railroad modeling.

Alternately, you can get some computer printer decal paper and print your own. This is my prefered method. It is really easy and you can do any bumper number you want. You can get the paper from any good hobby shop or craft store. Testors makes a starter set.

well done on the build,where did you get those
water bottels?and the cases for them??

Roy- the bottles and cases came from a set made by DEF MODELS. It includes the ice cubes too!!!

thanks,i thinks those item reely set the kits off,
there better than just a plane mre box or two.

An exceptional work. Congratulations.