AFV Clubs 155mm Long Tom
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AFV Clubs 155mm Long Tom
Hi, I"m getting a late state in this campaign, but I thought I'd join in. I'll be working on AFV Club's Long Tom to pair up with the M4 Tractor I'm finishing up.
It's an old kit and I think it was one of the original kit runs. Lot's of flash, minor though.
The metal barrel doesn't fit quite right in the other two plastic pieces. I needed to shim the space between for a tight fit.
Here is the breech end. None of this will be visible as the gun will be in transport configuration so there will be canvas over the breech and barrel end.
And here is the gun cradle. Forgive me if I get the terms incorrect. The two halves of the cradle were slightly warped and needed some clamping to get them to fit properly.
Okay, back to the M4 for some more painting. Thanks for looking.
It's an old kit and I think it was one of the original kit runs. Lot's of flash, minor though.
The metal barrel doesn't fit quite right in the other two plastic pieces. I needed to shim the space between for a tight fit.
Here is the breech end. None of this will be visible as the gun will be in transport configuration so there will be canvas over the breech and barrel end.
And here is the gun cradle. Forgive me if I get the terms incorrect. The two halves of the cradle were slightly warped and needed some clamping to get them to fit properly.
Okay, back to the M4 for some more painting. Thanks for looking.
Steve Kubik
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Re: AFV Clubs 155mm Long Tom
Nice choice! We really don't see too many of these getting build.
Don't worry about being late, the GB runs all year
Philipp
Don't worry about being late, the GB runs all year
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Nice start! Looking forward to seeing this being built.
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Re: AFV Clubs 155mm Long Tom
Interesting, not seen one of these blogged for a long time.
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Re: AFV Clubs 155mm Long Tom
THanks.
I'm not a particular fan of towed artillery, but these big guns pique my interest somewhat.
I'd love to see a 240mm howitzer or an 8 in gun in plastic someday.
I'm not a particular fan of towed artillery, but these big guns pique my interest somewhat.
I'd love to see a 240mm howitzer or an 8 in gun in plastic someday.
Steve Kubik
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Re: AFV Clubs 155mm Long Tom
Okay, I think this is called the trunnion. Feel free to correct me, please.
The two trail arms...
and the lower carriage.
Generally, the fit was good. Some light flash. My biggest complaint with the kit is the large sprue attachment points on some small, thin parts.
Question for anyone who can answer. Did this gun/carriage have air brakes? The M4 Tractor had two pneumatic fittings on the back.
The two trail arms...
and the lower carriage.
Generally, the fit was good. Some light flash. My biggest complaint with the kit is the large sprue attachment points on some small, thin parts.
Question for anyone who can answer. Did this gun/carriage have air brakes? The M4 Tractor had two pneumatic fittings on the back.
Steve Kubik
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Re: AFV Clubs 155mm Long Tom
Okay, I think this is called the trunnion. Feel free to correct me, please.
The two trail arms...
and the lower carriage.
Generally, the fit was good. Some light flash. My biggest complaint with the kit is the large sprue attachment points on some small, thin parts.
Question for anyone who can answer. Did this gun/carriage have air brakes? The M4 Tractor had two pneumatic fittings on the back.
The two trail arms...
and the lower carriage.
Generally, the fit was good. Some light flash. My biggest complaint with the kit is the large sprue attachment points on some small, thin parts.
Question for anyone who can answer. Did this gun/carriage have air brakes? The M4 Tractor had two pneumatic fittings on the back.
Steve Kubik
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Re: AFV Clubs 155mm Long Tom
I found this page: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ ... m2-155.htm
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Excellent work so farAir brakes are provided for use during transit, and hand brakes are applied on the front bogie wheels when the weapon is parked.
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Nice work Steve - like you I never know what the different parts are called
Should look very impressive against the tractor
Rob
Should look very impressive against the tractor
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Re: AFV Clubs 155mm Long Tom
That's coming along rather nicely Steve. I've got one of these too so I'll follow along to see how it goes together.
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