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Built a model or part from your own materials lately?
Built a model or part from your own materials lately?
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ACUTR again, Salute to
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#333
Member Since: October 13, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 07:00 PM UTC
Thanks Darren, Im trying to add as much detail as my skills and patience can handle.
newfish
Member Since: June 23, 2008
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009 - 10:46 PM UTC
Keenan really nice work there. Your scratchbuilding looks very clean. Do you have any drawings or plans you worked from? I am tempted to do the same but I don't have enough information..
Keep it coming and do you have an idea of putting anything on the back of the M172?
Keep it coming and do you have an idea of putting anything on the back of the M172?
pfc
#333
Member Since: October 13, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 01:19 AM UTC
Thanks for the comments Jaymes here are some links that might help you.
http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d48/animal1968/M172%20Lowboy%20Trailer/
http://community.webshots.com/user/camojoe (Look on the third page.)
http://www.tpub.com/content/constructionmisc/TM-55-5811-188-14/img/TM-55-5811-188-14_30_1.jpg The wheels and tires are what I had trouble with I finally used the rims from the m35A1 AFV Club and tires off a diecast semi toy dont remember what scale Ill try to remember. I may have some other links if I find them ill post them.
http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d48/animal1968/M172%20Lowboy%20Trailer/
http://community.webshots.com/user/camojoe (Look on the third page.)
http://www.tpub.com/content/constructionmisc/TM-55-5811-188-14/img/TM-55-5811-188-14_30_1.jpg The wheels and tires are what I had trouble with I finally used the rims from the m35A1 AFV Club and tires off a diecast semi toy dont remember what scale Ill try to remember. I may have some other links if I find them ill post them.
Cuhail
Member Since: February 10, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 02:20 AM UTC
If some reference is needed, Animal (Dave Willett) did the same trailer too. Check it out here: Subject: M172 Lowboy Trailer
Looking good so far, though.
Cuhail
adamsmasher
Member Since: June 27, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 11:36 AM UTC
Never scratch built anything myself... well... basically. I have something in mind for this that I might want to join in with, but I have to see if I can afford all the stuff I need for it. I really like the simple rules and free nature of the campaign.
Cuhail
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Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 01:18 PM UTC
Adam....
Seems the perfect time to start. Start small. Use references and make sketches so you can plan the steps you'll take during the build.
This will give you some ideas about that: https://archive.kitmaker.net/forums/14629&page=1
Start there. It's the tip of the iceberg. Look for the original ACUTR star BARV (Miss ya buddy!) for which this campaign is dedicated to. BARV's Threads
We encourage and focus on the construction more than the finished product. Experience is its own best teacher, go for it!
Jump in. Go to the first post by Matt and enlist. We'll help. I promise.
Cuhail
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Never scratch built anything myself... well... basically.
Seems the perfect time to start. Start small. Use references and make sketches so you can plan the steps you'll take during the build.
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I have something in mind for this that I might want to join in with, but I have to see if I can afford all the stuff I need for it.
This will give you some ideas about that: https://archive.kitmaker.net/forums/14629&page=1
Start there. It's the tip of the iceberg. Look for the original ACUTR star BARV (Miss ya buddy!) for which this campaign is dedicated to. BARV's Threads
Quoted Text
I really like the simple rules and free nature of the campaign.
We encourage and focus on the construction more than the finished product. Experience is its own best teacher, go for it!
Jump in. Go to the first post by Matt and enlist. We'll help. I promise.
Cuhail
adamsmasher
Member Since: June 27, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 02:24 PM UTC
I've made the plunge and enlisted. No one ever accomplishes anything by just wishing, right?
I want to build a "madmax-esque" vehicle. You know the sort of mean, bastardized kind of thing that someone would weld together out of whatever scrap metal they had laying around. I haven't decided on what base to use; probably just a truck of some sort. Throw some plastic card and aluminum or brass sheets into the mix and it's flashbacks to the Thunderdome. I wonder if someone makes a 1/35 scale Tina Turner?
Adam
I want to build a "madmax-esque" vehicle. You know the sort of mean, bastardized kind of thing that someone would weld together out of whatever scrap metal they had laying around. I haven't decided on what base to use; probably just a truck of some sort. Throw some plastic card and aluminum or brass sheets into the mix and it's flashbacks to the Thunderdome. I wonder if someone makes a 1/35 scale Tina Turner?
Adam
Cuhail
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Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 01:16 AM UTC
Just so y'all know, I added a link to the Campaign Gallery on the first page and I'll also drop one here.
ACUTR Again Gallery
Cuhail
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#333
Member Since: October 13, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 07:23 AM UTC
Here is some more progress of my m172 lowboy.
Cuhail
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Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 09:23 AM UTC
Nice work, pfc! I like the thread use for wires, etc.
Remember, when you're all done, to throw some finished pix in the new gallery!
Cuhail
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#333
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Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 11:40 AM UTC
Thanks Cuhail, its getting close to completion. I still have to build the loading ramps and find something for it to haul. It will be in a diorama someday. Then Im going to scratch the M108 2.5 ton wrecker.
okdoky
Member Since: April 30, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 12:45 PM UTC
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Thanks Cuhail, its getting close to completion. I still have to build the loading ramps and find something for it to haul. It will be in a diorama someday. Then Im going to scratch the M108 2.5 ton wrecker.
Hi Keenan
You probably have this web page bookmarked, but just in case. Thought this might be of use to you.
http://www.tpub.com/content/trucks2.5ton/TM-55-2320-209-15-1/TM-55-2320-209-15-10042.htm
Nige
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#333
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Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 02:05 PM UTC
Thanks Nige, Tpub has alot of great info.
Bigrip74
Member Since: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 10:56 AM UTC
Hi All:
I would like to try this as an entry from the following book that I just received.
WORLD WAR II AFV PLANS
AMERICAN ARMORED
FIGHTING VEHICLES
by GEORGE BRADFORD
Robert
I would like to try this as an entry from the following book that I just received.
WORLD WAR II AFV PLANS
AMERICAN ARMORED
FIGHTING VEHICLES
by GEORGE BRADFORD
Robert
Removed by original poster on 10/29/09 - 22:24:45 (GMT).
newfish
Member Since: June 23, 2008
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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009 - 12:59 AM UTC
Well change a plan for me I am planning to build something Mike High might like 
I plan to start this after christmas photo's and college permitting .
Its a Sholef, Merkava SPG, only two were made. The Project was cancelled due to budget difficulties.
I plan to start this after christmas photo's and college permitting
. Its a Sholef, Merkava SPG, only two were made. The Project was cancelled due to budget difficulties.
Cuhail
Member Since: February 10, 2004
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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009 - 01:58 AM UTC
Kick ass, James! Only two built, huh? Is there a base kit, or, is this going to be a clean scratch?
I like your pick, though!
Cuhail
newfish
Member Since: June 23, 2008
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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009 - 02:16 AM UTC
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Kick ass, James! Only two built, huh? Is there a base kit, or, is this going to be a clean scratch?
I like your pick, though!
Cuhail
Cuhail. Im going to use academy's merkava II kit for the hull and the turret's going to be completely scratch built. Yup they only made two of them due to the costs of it so they cancelled it.
Should be fun
newfish
Member Since: June 23, 2008
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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009 - 06:09 AM UTC
Bit of a bump. Looks like i've got my work cut out...
adamsmasher
Member Since: June 27, 2009
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Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009 - 08:00 AM UTC
Looks like it'll be a fun project, Jaymes!
I've actually started on my build of a post-apocalyptic "mad-max" truck. Using a Revell '99 Chevrolet Silverado truck kit as the base. It's definitely no Tamiya or Dragon in terms of quality, but that's OK since aside from the frame I'm going to be hacking and slashing everywhere else.
I've actually started on my build of a post-apocalyptic "mad-max" truck. Using a Revell '99 Chevrolet Silverado truck kit as the base. It's definitely no Tamiya or Dragon in terms of quality, but that's OK since aside from the frame I'm going to be hacking and slashing everywhere else.
KursadA
Member Since: July 23, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 07:46 AM UTC
I will be joining the ACUTR with a 1/35 T-155 "Firtina" conversion. The T-155 is a Turkish-built variant of the South Korean K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer. I will be using the brand-new Academy K-9 kit as the base.
Cuhail
Member Since: February 10, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 08:53 AM UTC
KursadA, that sounds like a great project! Can't wait to see the progress when you start a build log for it! Excellent!
Don't forget to enlist on the ACUTR Again campaign page! Just click the "Enlist" button on this page:
ACUTR Again
Welcome aboard
Cuhail
MrMox
Member Since: July 18, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 12:20 AM UTC
Hello and a very merry christmass.
I have just joined the campain with this somewhat unusual build http://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/150417&page=1
It should hopefully turn out to be a airship inspired by Steampunk and movies like "Caste in the Sky" and "stardust"
Cheers/Jan
I have just joined the campain with this somewhat unusual build http://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/150417&page=1
It should hopefully turn out to be a airship inspired by Steampunk and movies like "Caste in the Sky" and "stardust"
Cheers/Jan
HARV
#012
Member Since: November 07, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 12:14 PM UTC
Here is the kit I will be using and my intended project.
Here is what I plan on building. This is one of Steven J. Zaloga's drawings from his book "US Army Jeep at War" published by Concord Publications.
I had changed my mind and had decided to build a Mad Max type of vehicle but then I decided to go back to my original plans. I could have chosen a better quality kit I am sure but I figured that this would be a good one to start developing some scratch building skills on.
I hope to post some in-progress photos soon.
Thanks,
HARV
Here is what I plan on building. This is one of Steven J. Zaloga's drawings from his book "US Army Jeep at War" published by Concord Publications.
I had changed my mind and had decided to build a Mad Max type of vehicle but then I decided to go back to my original plans. I could have chosen a better quality kit I am sure but I figured that this would be a good one to start developing some scratch building skills on.
I hope to post some in-progress photos soon.
Thanks,
HARV
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