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Offline Steve Blazo

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HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« on: May 21, 2015, 01:07:48 PM »
HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
Latest project is from research into 8 wheeled trucks for the leftovers from the tracked Centauro, however it turned out what I created was to big and heavy for the Centauro suspension.
The suspension is from DML's Sd. Kfz. 234/4, cab is from Dragon's NATO MLRS, center section is from Trumpeter's JGSDF Type 82 NBC Detection Vehicle, the rear section is a Dragon Ferdinand TD hull, cut and flipped upside down, and the tires are from Monogram 1/24 High Roller 4x4's. The main gun is scratch built.
A few more small details and then its under the airbrush she goes. Still thinking colors, grays are current choice.
Thank you for looking, all comments welcome, they only make me a better modeler.






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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2015, 02:34:47 PM »
Looks like it is almost too large to get a complete shot of the thing in one image :) 

Intriguing combination of parts from different scales to achieve something that looks quite purposeful. 
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2015, 03:30:33 PM »
Very cool.  Nice work
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2015, 03:34:05 PM »
A very sharp looking build - great imagination for a most original design.  I really like it!  :)

Do you draw/sketch up plans first or is this all straight out of your head?
« Last Edit: May 24, 2015, 08:00:28 AM by Claymore »
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2015, 06:27:26 PM »
Wow! :icon_surprised:

No, I really mean it ... Wow! :icon_surprised: :icon_surprised:
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2015, 08:05:17 PM »
That is so right.  It really looks like it could be the basis for a whole series of systems - Air Defense, Logistics, Communications, etc...

With a coat of primer, it'll look like it's all from the same kit, I'd imagine.

Stunning work!
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2015, 09:27:43 PM »
Fantastic!  :-*
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2015, 02:11:27 AM »
I like the design but do wonder if the turret is big enough.  I am assuming it is meant to be an unscrewed turret?
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2015, 05:51:24 AM »
Quote from: Claymore on May 21, 2015, 03:34:05 PM
A very sharp looking build - great imagination for a most original design.  I really like it!  :)

Do you draw/scotch up plans first or is this all straight out of your head?

Thanks Claymore.
Most of the time I get an idea from some where,(usually from somebody else) and then try to come as close to as I can to the picture in my head.
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2015, 06:02:39 AM »
Quote from: GTX_Admin on May 22, 2015, 02:11:27 AM
I like the design but do wonder if the turret is big enough.  I am assuming it is meant to be an unscrewed turret?

Thank you GTX
The turret is supposed to be an unmanned auto loader, with two five round ready mags in the main body, with the ability to reload those while on the move. The three crew in the cab never have to exit the vehicle until they need to reload the main mags at the rear.
Not sure what "unscrewed turret" means.
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2015, 06:06:39 AM »
Quote from: Steve Blazo on May 22, 2015, 06:02:39 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on May 22, 2015, 02:11:27 AM
I like the design but do wonder if the turret is big enough.  I am assuming it is meant to be an unscrewed turret?

Thank you GTX
The turret is supposed to be an unmanned auto loader, with two five round ready mags in the main body, with the ability to reload those while on the move. The three crew in the cab never have to exit the vehicle until they need to reload the main mags at the rear.
Not sure what "unscrewed turret" means.
It means Greg has fat fingers and added the extraneous 's' to uncrewed.  ;D
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2015, 07:10:19 AM »
Quote from: jcf on May 22, 2015, 06:06:39 AM
Quote from: Steve Blazo on May 22, 2015, 06:02:39 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on May 22, 2015, 02:11:27 AM
I like the design but do wonder if the turret is big enough.  I am assuming it is meant to be an unscrewed turret?

Thank you GTX
The turret is supposed to be an unmanned auto loader, with two five round ready mags in the main body, with the ability to reload those while on the move. The three crew in the cab never have to exit the vehicle until they need to reload the main mags at the rear.
Not sure what "unscrewed turret" means.

It means Greg has fat fingers and added the extraneous 's' to uncrewed.  ;D

Dooh ! Did not even think of that.  :-\
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2015, 09:53:11 AM »
Quote from: Steve Blazo on May 22, 2015, 07:10:19 AM
Quote from: jcf on May 22, 2015, 06:06:39 AM
Quote from: Steve Blazo on May 22, 2015, 06:02:39 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on May 22, 2015, 02:11:27 AM
I like the design but do wonder if the turret is big enough.  I am assuming it is meant to be an unscrewed turret?

Thank you GTX
The turret is supposed to be an unmanned auto loader, with two five round ready mags in the main body, with the ability to reload those while on the move. The three crew in the cab never have to exit the vehicle until they need to reload the main mags at the rear.
Not sure what "unscrewed turret" means.

It means Greg has fat fingers and added the extraneous 's' to uncrewed.  ;D

Dooh ! Did not even think of that.  :-\

 ;D ;D ;D


Awesome vehicle! It looks so believable.
I wish I had that many parts available!
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2015, 12:41:38 PM »
Another exemplary example of what "KITBASHING" means here at BTS. :)
Parts from several kits not intended to fit with each other, toss in scratch building too and have it looking so RW right.
« Last Edit: May 22, 2015, 12:56:23 PM by finsrin »
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2015, 01:18:25 PM »
that       is       awesome!!!!!!!!
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2015, 04:05:53 PM »
Extremely cool looking concept supported by a great kit-bashing expertise.  Love it!

Thanks for sharing!





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Offline Steve Blazo

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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2015, 08:51:59 PM »
Thank you guys !!  It was fun to build, now to paint......
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2015, 04:14:16 AM »
Quote from: jcf on May 22, 2015, 06:06:39 AM
Quote from: Steve Blazo on May 22, 2015, 06:02:39 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on May 22, 2015, 02:11:27 AM
I like the design but do wonder if the turret is big enough.  I am assuming it is meant to be an unscrewed turret?

Thank you GTX
The turret is supposed to be an unmanned auto loader, with two five round ready mags in the main body, with the ability to reload those while on the move. The three crew in the cab never have to exit the vehicle until they need to reload the main mags at the rear.
Not sure what "unscrewed turret" means.
It means Greg has fat fingers and added the extraneous 's' to uncrewed.  ;D

I blame Apple's auto spellchecker...
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2015, 05:59:02 AM »
Wicked! Creative! Love it!

I was stick on the first 2 photos...and thinking "there is NO WAY that a DML 234 is that big!" Then as I scrolled, the story was revealed!

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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2015, 06:06:14 AM »
It kind of has an Airport Fire Truck feel to it as well.. I am really digging this design!

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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #20 on: May 23, 2015, 10:18:06 AM »
WHIFGASM!
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« Reply #21 on: May 23, 2015, 11:11:07 AM »
Quote from: Gingie on May 23, 2015, 06:06:14 AM
It kind of has an Airport Fire Truck feel to it as well.. I am really digging this design!




I soooo wish a mfg would do an 1/35 or 1/24 airport type fire truck, that would be so cool!!!!!  :D :D
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #22 on: May 23, 2015, 01:56:40 PM »
Just terrific work Steve.

Love everything about it
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #23 on: May 24, 2015, 04:19:09 AM »
What calibre gun is proposed?
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Re: HMSPG - High Mobility Self Propelled Gun
« Reply #24 on: May 24, 2015, 05:51:14 AM »
That's a great project - really credible.  :)

Quote from: Gingie on May 23, 2015, 06:06:14 AM
It kind of has an Airport Fire Truck feel to it as well.. I am really digging this design!




That would be easy to make in 1/72nd with the Academy M977 kit and some plasticard. You might also imagine a very similar conversion used as a riot control water cannon truck with a different paint scheme and mesh screens.
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« Reply #25 on: May 24, 2015, 06:39:53 AM »
Quote from: GTX_Admin on May 24, 2015, 04:19:09 AM
What calibre gun is proposed?

155 mm
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