Today was session 2 of the 12 hour challenge. I deviated a bit from the instructions and concentrated on the tracked bogie units for the carriage. Between clean up of flash and ejector pin marks and the high parts count of the two units, that area took about 1 hour longer than I had thought, but I was still able to get them completed. I also build the spade assembly for the trail.
Then of course I had to test fit all of the assemblies completed so far…
Next month I should be able to get assembly completed, then painted, and call this beast done…. Then it will be the most impressive looking artillery piece on my towed artillery shelf.
Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
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Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
Wow great progress. It is quite a piece indeed. And your photos are getting even better!
Thanks,
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Nice. Now git'er painted and weathered.
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Very cool Stik!
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Thanks guys! No more progress allowed until next months session… and then I should be able to get it all wrapped up
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Well, I got this beast wrapped up today. I was unable to attend the zoom meeting due to having family in town on the same day, but, the rules allow for one Mulligan. I did my make up session today, and at the four hour mark, I called this build done. There was a few more things I would like to have done weathering wise, but for the purpose of the Club 12 Hour Challenge, I'm calling it done.
I'll get a full view post up over in the completed builds section shortly.
I'll get a full view post up over in the completed builds section shortly.
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Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
That looks great, Carlos!
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Thank you Lyle. It was nice to finish something, and this beast in particular.
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What is this “finish” word you use?
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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I hear ya Lyle… so many starts… so few finishes…
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