ShM-120 PRAM

2017 Self-Propelled Artillery Group Build. Campaign runs from 01/01/17 - to 30/06/17. Campaign medals awarded for models completed within those dates.
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Thank you guys!
For sure the next kit will be a pure OOTB so I can relax :lol:
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Olivier Carneau wrote:Thank you guys!
For sure the next kit will be a pure OOTB so I can relax :lol:
I always say that to, and it has yet to work out. :roll:

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The last details have been added today. Now it's ready for the paint booth ;)
I also fixed the right side "water deflector" that showed an undesired angle.
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Shawn, my next build will be the ROK K9 howitzer. Fortunately I have no documentation about it, so I will be able to resist to the superdetailing syndrome :lol:
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I call the build complete. The tracks are in place as they are a bit fragile and I fear that too much handling will cause some damage. The skirts will be added after the painting of the running gear.

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A small size comparison with a well known vehicle.

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Hello all,
I'm not the fastest builder in this GB but I'm still in the race ;)

Here are some pics of the vehicle ready for the application of decals.

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With the paint on, you would have never guessed what a struggle it really was :shock:

Cue new kit by Trumpeter in 3...2...1... :lol:

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Would be interesting to compare pics of this kit built straight OOB with your masterful rendition!

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Very nice Olivier :D

How did you deal with the fenders in the end?

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Thanks for the comments ;)

Adam, you can compare with the picture in the instructions I posted in my initial post. It is black and white but you can see a bit of difference :)

Steve, I decided to saw off the molded on section and glue it to the front and end sections. For some reason they were not the same size and I needed to add thin strips of styrene on both egdes of the center section. When done, I reinforced the assembly by gluing some bits of styrene on the inner face where the sections join. I also had to shorten one section of the right fender to get the right length.
To get the things aligned properly, I started by gluing the front section with the help of cut outs in the Dragon front end then I glued the very end of the skirt to the water deflector. I secured the whole skirt from under with a knife and CA glue drops.

Philipp, wait for the end of the painting process to see Trumpeter coming with an announcement :lol: But I won't hold my breath for this one. The hull is an extended one and I don't think they'll bother creating a brand new modl for this. However, the ambulance version which is quite similar in shape but still with the orignal chassis could be a nice addition to their range.
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It looks great with the paint on although it does cover up all that work you did :D

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