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Kaiser


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So, I'm doing Matador Models 1/76 scale Holt 75 for "The Other Guys" group build.

I intend to make it a British army vehicle, pulling a 8" howitzer. But as I've taken up studying full time again, there is little time over for the Holt. Luckily, I've got a whole year to finish it. wink

Doesn't look like much at the moment. I'm thinking of rebuilding the entire track and suspension unit (is that what you'd call it?).



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CharlieC


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The train for the 8" howitzer also had a wheeled carrier for the timbers to form the firing platform as well as the limber and gun.

I've got some drawings of the limber and timber carrier somewhere - will search.

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Charlie

Edit: There's a copy of the 8" howitzer manual at: http://www.replicaplans.com/Firearms%20Manuals/8inhowitzermanual.pdf - may have the information

you need.



-- Edited by CharlieC on Thursday 7th of February 2013 12:09:53 AM

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PDA


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Looks like a good start to me, and don't forget digital photography shows 'faults' that you just can't see in real life.

Will you be scratchbuilding the limber for the howitzer, or do you have one?



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Rob


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Fantastic. Despite getting frustrated at mine I decided just to do it out of the box as much as possible

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Kaiser


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Thanks guys! smile

 
 PDA wrote:

 Will you be scratchbuilding the limber for the howitzer, or do you have one?

 I haven't decided yet. If anyone have a set of plans or good photos showing the limber, I'll probably scratch build it. Otherwise I'll have to do without.

So, anyone got anything useful on the limber? smile



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Kaiser


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Wow! Thanks a bunch, Charlie! That manual will come in handy. smile

In other news, I've received my ordered 8" howitzer from Strelets, as well as train brakesmen and decals from W^D Models that I intend to use for the Holt. The driver should be good for a Holt, yes?



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