1/35th M109A3GA1 Done!

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1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 23, 2021 15:43:28 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 5 more like this

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Post by Ian H. on Nov 23, 2021 15:43:28 GMT

Well, everything is together and this kit was really a joy to build. I just have to fix the barrel seam and fill a few sink marks. I also added a metal tow cable to the roof as well. Almost primer time.

Last Edit: Nov 23, 2021 16:05:26 GMT by Ian H.

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Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
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Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,166 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 23, 2021 16:17:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 23, 2021 16:17:04 GMT Looking good and I'm sure will look even better under a splash of primer.

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 21,097 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 23, 2021 16:21:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Nov 23, 2021 16:21:10 GMT Agree with Pete-Meister on that . Good to see these old kits can still hold their worth against the new stuff

Armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 7,248 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 23, 2021 20:17:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Nov 23, 2021 20:17:08 GMT Nice!

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,822 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 23, 2021 20:22:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Nov 23, 2021 20:22:54 GMT Wow, fast! Clean build mate, looks fantastic!
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Boots Administrator Posts: 16,162 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 23, 2021 20:26:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Nov 23, 2021 20:26:42 GMT Great job with the replacement Ian...........gosh that other one did look a bit squiffy fit wise
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1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 24, 2021 1:13:29 GMT via mobile Boots likes this

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Post by Ian H. on Nov 24, 2021 1:13:29 GMT

Thanks for stopping in, gents! Boots, yes, that fit on the other one was just horrible. I will take Marco's advice and scoop up a Trumpy M270 one day, as it is a neat looking platform. As for the M-109, a breeze to build and a nice kit thus far.

"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

PorcoRosso Modelling Maverick What I said was... Posts: 4,997 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":""}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 24, 2021 13:25:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PorcoRosso on Nov 24, 2021 13:25:39 GMT Great progress Ian
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Robbo Styrene Junkie aka Ian Robinson Posts: 6,657 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f249"}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 24, 2021 15:40:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robbo on Nov 24, 2021 15:40:52 GMT Is that built already?
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Ian H. Specialist Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 10,001 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 24, 2021 19:05:50 GMT via mobile PorcoRosso likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 24, 2021 19:05:50 GMT Thanks, gents! Yes, Robbo, almost ready for primer. This one fell together.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

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1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 24, 2021 21:43:51 GMT Boots, JEFF, and 3 more like this

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Post by Ian H. on Nov 24, 2021 21:43:51 GMT

Well, the M-109 is ready for primer. I added two retaining bolts to the gun mount because I had to shave off the originals to sand the seam there. I also added photo etch brackets to the tow cable, which were made from spare PE. I also removed the punch marks from the back sides of the wheels so now it's ready for primer.

"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 5,498 Mini profile background: black	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 24, 2021 21:52:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on Nov 24, 2021 21:52:52 GMT That green plastic looks like a struggle to work with but I'm sure all the great you've put into this one will pop under primer Ian
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Boots Administrator Posts: 16,162 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 24, 2021 22:10:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Nov 24, 2021 22:10:56 GMT Top job Ian ,yeah...Green kits ain`t the prettiest after sanding/filling etc
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RLFoster Sprue Cutter Trying to juggle three separate hobbies!!! Posts: 78	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 24, 2021 22:19:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RLFoster on Nov 24, 2021 22:19:07 GMT Looking forward to the next phase!
	Last Edit: Nov 24, 2021 22:20:10 GMT by RLFoster “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” Robert L. Foster, MSgt USAF (Retired) On The Bench: Italeri Bergetiger (#362) On Deck: TBD

Ian H. Specialist Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 10,001 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 24, 2021 22:33:33 GMT Boots likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 24, 2021 22:33:33 GMT Thanks, guys! Yes, that old green plastic gets banged up pretty good during the build phase. However, still went together pretty well.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Ian H. Specialist Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 10,001 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 24, 2021 23:56:00 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 4 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 24, 2021 23:56:00 GMT As promised, the Tamiya Primer is on. Just a few spots to touch up and fill and then time for some NATO three tone.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 21,097 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 25, 2021 5:01:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Nov 25, 2021 5:01:12 GMT Now that is a very clean build indeed

bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 2,077	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 25, 2021 6:41:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Nov 25, 2021 6:41:40 GMT That sure went very fast... and looking really good!

PorcoRosso Modelling Maverick What I said was... Posts: 4,997 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":""}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 25, 2021 7:41:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PorcoRosso on Nov 25, 2021 7:41:59 GMT Fast neat progress Ian.
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Ian H. Specialist Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 10,001 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	1/35th M109A3GA1 Done! Nov 25, 2021 16:05:22 GMT via mobile PorcoRosso likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 25, 2021 16:05:22 GMT Paul, Bert, Joe----thanks so much, guys! Grey cleans up that olive green plastic pretty well.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

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