Hi John
Got me hooked fella , got the majority of these in my stash, hope you don't mind if I tag along, looking forward to seeing more.
Tom
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:: S.P.A.M Build Log::
tommy1drop
Joined: February 07, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 08:36 PM UTC
Nito74
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Posted: Monday, March 25, 2013 - 01:49 AM UTC
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I get what your saying Jeff. All the 35 and 38 based vehicles are a bit weird and I'm certainly not an expert on them.
John, I just noticed in your spure shots it doesn't have pre-cut indy-links!? Are you going aftermarket for the tracks or are you going to spend the hours needed to carefully cut and clean up each link? You could probably build a whole other kit in that time!
Christopher, those indy links are for some spare tracks , I'm guessing since there are also some Italeri style rubber tracks too, as you can see on the pics there's only one sprue with indy-links.
Tom, no problem at all , you're welcome here !!!!
Feel free to join in, comment & ask anything.
I'm hoping that this Build-log will help others that are thinking of building/buying these same kits.
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 06:58 AM UTC
Another detailed part ( 3 are done, another 3 to go ... )
I lost 2 small parts, so I ended up scratching 2 in wire.
I lost 2 small parts, so I ended up scratching 2 in wire.
Tiger_213
Joined: August 10, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 07:01 AM UTC
I just assumed you left the others out John. What a nightmare that would be otherwise! 
Nito74
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Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 08:51 AM UTC
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I just assumed you left the others out John. What a nightmare that would be otherwise!
I just work one at the time, the parts are too small and easy to loose.
I might try one with metal wire only, but these parts will be hidden and hardly visible.. anyway finishing the wheels & suspension would be great..
Nito74
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Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 07:28 AM UTC
Just found a video on german mobile artillery
Here !
It might help others !
Great footage w/french captured chassis, tank hunters, Sig33, Marder's..
Still working on the suspensiom...
Here !
It might help others !
Great footage w/french captured chassis, tank hunters, Sig33, Marder's..
Still working on the suspensiom...
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 08:09 AM UTC
Hi there John.
I too have many of these in the stash (and a few more!) and will be watching with interest.
Cheers from Downunder
Warren
I too have many of these in the stash (and a few more!) and will be watching with interest.
Cheers from Downunder
Warren
Nito74
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Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 08:55 AM UTC
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Hi there John.
I too have many of these in the stash (and a few more!) and will be watching with interest.
Cheers from Downunder
Warren
Thanks Warren !!
Glad you can make it
Nito74
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Posted: Thursday, April 04, 2013 - 04:24 AM UTC
Finally an update... it took me 10 mins to find the thread.. here goes, still small details..
Nito74
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Posted: Friday, April 05, 2013 - 03:27 AM UTC
Today's update:
- Last 2 suspension parts Done !
- Started Cleaning up wheels
I will try something different this time, cleaning, building and painting each suspension/wheels part separatly before attaching it to the hull.
- Last 2 suspension parts Done !
- Started Cleaning up wheels
I will try something different this time, cleaning, building and painting each suspension/wheels part separatly before attaching it to the hull.
Nito74
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Posted: Sunday, April 07, 2013 - 11:47 PM UTC
Update:
wheels & upperhull
wheels & upperhull
FAUST
#130
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Posted: Monday, April 08, 2013 - 01:10 AM UTC
Ola John
That Lorraine is taking shape mate. Looking really good so far. As to answer your question on what color I'm planning to paint mine in... I'm not sure yet. Probably one of the sand and green camo's from the Normandy campaign.
That Lorraine is taking shape mate. Looking really good so far. As to answer your question on what color I'm planning to paint mine in... I'm not sure yet. Probably one of the sand and green camo's from the Normandy campaign.
Nito74
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Posted: Monday, April 08, 2013 - 03:10 AM UTC
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Ola John
That Lorraine is taking shape mate. Looking really good so far. As to answer your question on what color I'm planning to paint mine in... I'm not sure yet. Probably one of the sand and green camo's from the Normandy campaign.
Hallo Robert !
I'm currently working on the wheels & suspension parts.
I will add the details for the upper hull soon.
Thanks !
I was looking again at your RPM Marder I, the chassis is the same as mine, you added some scratch fenders, did you had any trouble fitting the upper hull with the lower part ?
On mine I'm guessing I'll have to do some surgery..
Nito74
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Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 04:36 AM UTC
Update:
Wheels & suspension
After this photo, I worked on another set.. still 3 more to go.
I'll have to touch up Rubber Black on some spots.
After that some filters on the wheels & weather the iron parts with some rust/brown.
These RPM kits aren't easy as Trumpeter's or Tamyia's kits, far from that, but it's a nice challenge too !
But better than a SKIF or Eastern Express kits for sure
Well still a lot of work here... Back to the bench !
Wheels & suspension
After this photo, I worked on another set.. still 3 more to go.
I'll have to touch up Rubber Black on some spots.
After that some filters on the wheels & weather the iron parts with some rust/brown.
These RPM kits aren't easy as Trumpeter's or Tamyia's kits, far from that, but it's a nice challenge too !
But better than a SKIF or Eastern Express kits for sure
Well still a lot of work here... Back to the bench !
Nito74
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013 - 11:18 AM UTC
Finished the rest of the suspension / wheels sets.
Working on hull details.
Photos during the weeekend I hope !
Working on hull details.
Photos during the weeekend I hope !
Nito74
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 05:11 AM UTC
Photo shoot..
Nito74
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Posted: Monday, April 22, 2013 - 02:28 AM UTC
It's been awhile, but here my update:
I've been working on the gun too.
Bad plastic, awful fitting... mhhh I might switch the 150mm gun for Alan's Grille 150mm ...
I'll try my best with this one first.
I've been working on the gun too.
Bad plastic, awful fitting... mhhh I might switch the 150mm gun for Alan's Grille 150mm ...
I'll try my best with this one first.
Nito74
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 05:04 AM UTC
The gun
Nito74
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Posted: Monday, April 29, 2013 - 05:18 AM UTC
As you can see I decided to stick with the RPM gun.
Still have some more details to work on the hull before adding the gun & boxed armour cage.
Found some references too..
This kit isn't easy.
I might add some wiring & K98 rifles. not sure yet.
The references:
I already picked the next ones on the S.P.A.M list, Tamyia Wespe & Dragon's Dicker Max.
Stay tuned !!!
Still have some more details to work on the hull before adding the gun & boxed armour cage.
Found some references too..
This kit isn't easy.
I might add some wiring & K98 rifles. not sure yet.
The references:
I already picked the next ones on the S.P.A.M list, Tamyia Wespe & Dragon's Dicker Max.
Stay tuned !!!
Nito74
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Posted: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 - 02:44 AM UTC
Lower hull details.. still working on these little details & tracks too.
I would like to finish the lower hull, tracks & gun in the next 2 weeks...
I would like to finish the lower hull, tracks & gun in the next 2 weeks...
Nito74
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Posted: Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 06:30 AM UTC
Still working on the lower hull
warreni
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Posted: Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 09:40 AM UTC
G'Day John
Looking great!
Cheers
Warren
Looking great!
Cheers
Warren
Nito74
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Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 08:38 AM UTC
Thanks for dropping by Warren !!
This kit isn't easy, and it's hard to motivate me... anyway, I hope to getting it done soon and getting another one on the bench !
This kit isn't easy, and it's hard to motivate me... anyway, I hope to getting it done soon and getting another one on the bench !
IamTJones
Joined: May 12, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 08:55 AM UTC
Damn I'm so jealous of all those lovely SPG kits, think it's time I bought one or two.
Also I saw you stumbled upon the German War Files Documentary! I've watched all the armour episodes at least twice, always inspire me to get the glue back out and get to work.
Can't wait for more updates.
Also I saw you stumbled upon the German War Files Documentary! I've watched all the armour episodes at least twice, always inspire me to get the glue back out and get to work.
Can't wait for more updates.
Nito74
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Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 12:33 PM UTC
Thanks Tristan !
I saw those episodes, you are right , they send us right back to the bench...
I'm hoping to finish the other side, add the final details on the lower hull and start the green camo.
I want to start either a Tamyia or a Trumpeter .. this RPM kit is a pain...
Another update during the weekend ! Stay tuned !!!
I saw those episodes, you are right , they send us right back to the bench...
I'm hoping to finish the other side, add the final details on the lower hull and start the green camo.
I want to start either a Tamyia or a Trumpeter .. this RPM kit is a pain...
Another update during the weekend ! Stay tuned !!!
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