I just received the December 2002 issue of FineScale Modeler and there is a nice article on scratchbuilding an M8 ammo trailer and a towing pintle hitch. Shermaholics and other builders of WWII U.S. armor will want to make a few of these.

The article includes some plans and diagrams, as well as build photos to help you along. It looks to me like a good first project.

For those looking for something a little more challenging, there is an article on kitbashing a DML T-34/85 with a scratchbuilt turret holding an ICM Soviet 100mm AT gun to make an Egyptian T-34 conversion from the 1970s.

If you're looking for the issue at the newsstand, it's the "B-52 turns 50" issue.

I just received my copy too, and have "scratch build" dreams all in my head.

I still haven't gotten my issue yet. It seems like it takes longer and longer each month...

Hey, Bryan:

There's a nice Showcase article about a scratchbuilt USS The Sullivans, too. Anchors aweigh!

Ah, that'll be great!

I line 1 1/2 hours from the real ship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt

Matt, where do you live? I've seen the ship several times on the waterfront down at Norfolk Naval Base. The ship I was on was on the same pier a couple of times.

I just got my FSM and that scratchbuilt M-8 ammo trailer looks like it might be a nice build and if it comes out ok.. I might start thinking "I'm King of the Scratchbuilding World!" LOL

Later all

I just got this in the snail mail last night from rj products...

Tiger Model Designs - 1/35 US M8 Trailer - kit# TMD3510YY - $21USD.

Looks to be in resin and is available @ rjproducts

Thanks,
Kevin Keefe
Mortars in Miniature

Cool, no more silly ideasof me scratch build one. Thanks for the find.

Your link was dead Kevin, so I found Tiger Model Designs home page.

Fixed....

Interesting, rj's snail mail newsletter says $21, their website says $22. ?

Thanks,
Kevin Keefe
Mortars in Miniature