IDF M109 'Doher'

[Scratchbuilder]

Morning Wibble.
That is superb.
Just back from the recycling centre, now sitting with a cup of tea.
Wobble .

Yep! a trip to the recycle centre works miracles.... So got the 1930's body back again.... Yvonne keeps sending me even though there is nothing to take... wonder why the sad face when I come back....
Wibble

 

[Tim Marlow]

That is a real testament to your skill and perseverance. Top job Mike

 

[adt70hk]

Apologies Mike. Not had the chance to follow this....but those last few shots are simply brilliant.

I'll try to have a look at the interior ok ones when I get a minute.

Andrew

 

[Scratchbuilder]

That is a real testament to your skill and perseverance. Top job Mike

Many thanks Tim...

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Apologies Mike. Not had the chance to follow this....but those last few shots are simply brilliant.

I'll try to have a look at the interior ok ones when I get a minute.

Andrew

No problem Andrew, catch up when you can....

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Update,
Found some 1/35 spanners (wrench's) when looking for something else so made up a tool box and tray to put them in.....





Ok, ok I know, stop fooling around and get back to work.....

More pics later

Mike.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

No oooooooo!
that's INSANE!
and so beautifully made

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Update....
Couple of more pics on the progress side, the barrel (tube) has been removed for safty reasons (kept catching it)....





And finally - the toolbox painted awaiting weathering....



Cheers
Mike.

 

[Waspie]

Update....
Couple of more pics on the progress side, the barrel (tube) has been removed for safty reasons (kept catching it)....

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And finally - the toolbox painted awaiting weathering....

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Cheers
Mike.

What!! Couldn't you manage a cantilever toolbox then???? Only joking, amazing work Mike. I don't know how you can do these amazing things - gotta be magic.

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

I think I need to go back and read this thread - that's awesome!

 

[Scratchbuilder]

What!! Couldn't you manage a cantilever toolbox then???? Only joking, amazing work Mike. I don't know how you can do these amazing things - gotta be magic.

I actually have an etch brass one, but all the faffing about building it became a chore, I am sure I still have it in my brass spares box - made by Aber I believe...

 

[Scratchbuilder]

I think I need to go back and read this thread - that's awesome!

Thankyou for your comment, always welcome, and please read away....

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Update,
A few items added to the base, but mainly been adding the tie down straps and tools....



Cheers
Mike

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Update,
Assembled both the commanders and gunners GPMG machine guns...



Bit of hard work getting all the items to fit, so it was down to the store and get some water and soft drinks....



Then got bored waiting for the paint on the guns to dry, so got the laptop out....



So apart from the 'Gympys' and a few late additions, I am calling this one finished.....



I will put more pics up in the 'Completed' section...
Many thanks for your support and comments.
Cheers
Mike.

 

[Jim R]

Quite simply modelling on another level Mike. Certainly inspirational for us lesser mortals.

 

[Andy T]

Stunning Mike.

I'll echo Jim in saying it's on a whole other level.

 

[JayCee]

Brilliant, Mike. You show the kind of skill I can only dream about.
John.

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Jim R, Andy T and JayCee
Many thanks for your comments.
And many thanks to all of you that have looked in and left 'Likes etc'
The build is now complete and will be posted onto the 'Completed' section..
Again many thanks for your support.