25 Pounder

[Dusan]

Great start James, interesting subject :coolio

All the best! :drinks
Dusan.

 

[jknaus]

Thanks everyone.
James

 

[jknaus]

Okay a bit more done this afternoon. Not sure I like the tires. A good ref is mandatory for this kit. Now to figure out the differences between the 2 types of recuperators (not sure what to call them.

James

 

[Iron Mike]

Cool!

 

[jknaus]

Got in some more bench time.

James

 

[MrT]

Looking good James!! Are you ready to paint.

Terry B)

 

[jknaus]

Thanks Terry. Not yet. I have some more bobs and bits to add. Maybe tomorrow if I am lucky. I have to do small sessions today, cant sit too long. So its throwing my timings out.
James

 

[Sherman 18]

Wow that is really coming along!

 

[Paulw]

What are you referring to as recuperators James? By the way it looks real smart there.

 

[Kreighshoer]

 

[AndyFettes]

good stuff james mate !

 

[jknaus]

What are you referring to as recuperators James? By the way it looks real smart there.

I guess the real name is the cradle Paul. There are 2 types in the kit. One which is smooth with only a few bolts and one which is lined with bolts. From my understanding, what little I have, the smoother cradle is a later gun. So I guess if you were to build a Korean war version or later the smooth cradle is the way to go. Mine is WWII so the bolted up version.
James

 

[jknaus]

Thanks everyone. Apart from some small things, not a bad kit. Light years ahead of the old Tamiya one for sure.
James

 

[Iron Mike]

Looking good, James!!

 

[SA Dave]

Bloody great

 

[Leopard2]

You are moving right along James, looking good.

Joe

 

[jknaus]

Thanks guys. Finally able to sit a bit and model. Enjoying this. Just about ready to prime.

James

 

[jknaus]

Okay just a couple of wing nuts and some stuff on the front of the shield to attach. The gun in its cradle and trunnion are not glued in yet to facilitate painting. A couple of small parts on the left side of the shield inside are shown in the instructions, but no number is called out. They are A-26 and A-27.
I also glued on a couple of small chains at the latch handles which connect to the large wheel when it is raised. It really adds to the look and I recommend trying to find fine chain and adding if you do this kit.
Dragon gives you some PE to do the aiming pole brackets when the gun is in firing mode. Really looks good. I would use them even in tow mode and make some aiming poles to put in.

Comments and critiques welcome.
James

 

[reconron]

Just to keep you motivated,James.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEvYWY7lHO4&feature=player_detailpage

Greetings,Ron.

 

[jknaus]

Neat, thanks Ron
James