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AFV Club M115 8" Howitzer.
garrybeebe
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Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 07:06 PM UTC
Has anyone built this kit ? Is it a worth while build? I am going to enter the Heavy Artty Campaine if we get enough builders. And thought this might be a good choice.

TIA,

Garry
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 01:00 AM UTC
Yup I have awhile ago look here for Photos of my build http://community.webshots.com/album/61347695ZUUdpY


Was a nice kit sweet build!

also have the Long Tom waiting to get the built too!
garrybeebe
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 02:54 AM UTC
Oow yeah, that do look sweet ! I have to have that one. Nice looking build by the way!
Thanks for the help!



Garry
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 03:01 AM UTC
dont stop there gary..also find yourself an older peerlees max 155 towed short barrel..and a testors 105 to complete your arty section of the war room...
Ray
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 06:30 AM UTC
Thanks for that info Ray ! I wonder what realy is available in 1/35 US Artillery pieces from WW-2 thru modern ? I have a list of SP guns already, I'm realy into them. Arty Rocks!


Cheers,

Garry
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 01:13 PM UTC
Plus don't forget the AFV LONG TOM!!
sgtreef
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 01:18 PM UTC

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Oow yeah, that do look sweet ! I have to have that one. Nice looking build by the way!
Thanks for the help!



Garry


No problem!!
TreadHead
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 03:08 PM UTC


What the!?!...........you guys have got to be kidding me...noone's mentioned the german 88 yet!
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeesh.......

Tread. #:-)
garrybeebe
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 04:18 PM UTC
LOL! They all be good as long as its Arty !
Yes the 88 mm is grand!

Garry
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Posted: Monday, February 23, 2004 - 06:18 AM UTC
the only problem is finding corks small enough for the popguns....lol...and i have all the afv heavy arty myself incuding testors 155 and 105...what i'd like to do is swap a barrell on th 105 for one from a sherman...i like the metal barrels,,,but dont think barrel depot offers a small barrel for the towed 105...any ideas guys?

Ray
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