5.5 inch howitzer 1/16 scratch build

jarndice · Post by **jarndice** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:11 pm

If someone can arrange the women I'll bring the crisps.

shaun

The Tank Man · Post by **The Tank Man** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:35 pm

Its comming on looking realy good!! Bring on the paint!

jtracks · Post by **jtracks** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:53 pm

It's been a while since I've looked in, you have made fine progress. I enjoy The Glen Livet after a hard day of tanking.

Joe

Post by **HERMAN BIX** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:34 am

I would drink toilet duck if I had to !!
Only thing that doesn't fit in this build mate is the poor ole tyres .
You have done a better job than the OEM's of the wheels

Let me guess................you have a plan for them as well huh ?

wibblywobbly · Post by **wibblywobbly** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:35 am

Quite amazing, there are no 1/16 guns on the market, which is a huge shame, but this build is a testament to your skills. You are building up a unique set of models there, and they are all A1. Brilliant!

Post by **HERMAN BIX** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:38 am

A1 indeed..............could it be that you are the sole trader in 1/16th for artillery pieces ?

Really good work, it will look just the business behind your Matador.

AlwynTurner · Post by **AlwynTurner** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:12 am

Thanks guys, I do indeed have a plan for the wheels Herman, trouble is they are slightly undersize for the scale, but should still look ok when completed. The next artillery piece will be the 17 pounder to go behind the bedford but there are a couple of projects queued up with higher priority - the M7 Priest, finishing my LCM6, modifying my stock HL Tiger 1 with camo and a few tweaks, finishing my Abrams... so I don't think I'm going to be bored.

I also have to unwrap my motorhome after the winter, get it serviced, get air suspension fitted, and somehow fit in a two month trip to Germany, Austria, and Italy in May/June in order to appease my better half.

Somehow I think boredom is not going to be a an issue here.

AlwynTurner · Post by **AlwynTurner** » Sun Mar 08, 2015 5:41 pm

Got the sighting mechanism done, tidied up the chassis, and made the recoil 'spade' units for the ends of the arms.
Gun sight now added:

Spades constructed for the ends of the arms

Just have to make the clips to secure the spades to the arms in transit

Just a few things to add like the barrel cleaning rods, kit storage box, and fix up the wheels, and she's almost good for the paint shop.

Alwyn

Post by **HERMAN BIX** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:20 am

Salubrious mate, mighty good.

PainlessWolf · Post by **PainlessWolf** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:14 am

Alwyn,
It's a beauty! As amazing as the truck pulling it. I have a gun but need the truck now. Your work is inspired.
regards,
Painless

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