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Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 10:10 pm
by Stikpusher
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.
Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:29 am
by keavdog
Wow great progress. It is quite a piece indeed. And your photos are getting even better!

Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:48 am
by BlackSheep214
Nice. Now git'er painted and weathered.
Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 7:09 pm
by Medicman71
Very cool Stik!
Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:38 pm
by Stikpusher
Thanks guys! No more progress allowed until next months session… and then I should be able to get it all wrapped up

Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 2:32 pm
by Stikpusher
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.
Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 9:21 am
by LyleW
That looks great, Carlos!
Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:58 am
by Stikpusher
Thank you Lyle. It was nice to finish something, and this beast in particular.

Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 3:07 pm
by LyleW
What is this “finish” word you use?
Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 4:59 pm
by Stikpusher
I hear ya Lyle… so many starts… so few finishes…
