Author Topic: Alabama Slammer (Read 3662 times)

Kerick · « **Reply #50 on:** March 21, 2025, 12:33:07 PM »

I dropped one of the four lifting lugs for the M113 hull last night. I searched all over and even swept up the floor under the desk looking for it. Then I searched for the extra I “knew” I had with no luck there. Tonight I searched some more and finally dumped out the garbage can I deposited all the sweepings from last night into. A little sifting around and there it was. The little devil. At least now I don’t have to rob another kit and kick the problem down the road.

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #51 on:** March 21, 2025, 05:53:54 PM »

Quote from: Kerick on March 21, 2025, 12:33:07 PM

I dropped one of the four lifting lugs for the M113 hull last night. I searched all over and even swept up the floor under the desk looking for it. Then I searched for the extra I “knew” I had with no luck there. Tonight I searched some more and finally dumped out the garbage can I deposited all the sweepings from last night into. A little sifting around and there it was. The little devil. At least now I don’t have to rob another kit and kick the problem down the road.

using Sods law... scratchbuild a new one and you will find it, 75 seconds after you glue it on

robunos · « **Reply #52 on:** March 21, 2025, 08:35:24 PM »

This is turning into an excellent Build . . .

cheers,
Robin.

Kerick · « **Reply #53 on:** March 21, 2025, 09:07:55 PM »

Quote from: robunos on March 21, 2025, 08:35:24 PM

This is turning into an excellent Build . . .

cheers,
Robin.

Thanks!

Quote from: Buzzbomb on March 21, 2025, 05:53:54 PM

Quote from: Kerick on March 21, 2025, 12:33:07 PM
I dropped one of the four lifting lugs for the M113 hull last night. I searched all over and even swept up the floor under the desk looking for it. Then I searched for the extra I “knew” I had with no luck there. Tonight I searched some more and finally dumped out the garbage can I deposited all the sweepings from last night into. A little sifting around and there it was. The little devil. At least now I don’t have to rob another kit and kick the problem down the road.

using Sods law... scratchbuild a new one and you will find it, 75 seconds after you glue it on

I do need to sweep under the desk more often. There must have been half a pound of plastic bits under there. And yes, carving out a new part would have caused me to trip over the dropped one!

Kerick · « **Reply #54 on:** March 26, 2025, 02:47:40 AM »

I found the spare part I had. It looked like I had stepped on it. I got it twisted back into shape enough to put back into the spares box.
I’ve gotten good progress on the boarding ladder for the veranda. I found a photo of one from a different type of gun truck and it should work fine. Photos will follow soon.

Kerick · « **Reply #55 on:** March 28, 2025, 02:32:24 PM »

Time for a photo dump!
The boarding ladder is complete. It even slides up and down.

We'll see if the sliding up and down still works after final painting. I bent the foot loop on the tail gate by accident but half the trucks I've ever seen had at least one bent so extra realism.
Did some interior painting and assembly. Looking pretty good. I searched some pics of M113 interiors and it seemed there were lots of color combinations depending on ownership and time period. This left me with an opportunity to use some paints I already had in the paint stash. It's much too clean and new looking right now. It needs some dry brushing wear and tear.

I stole a radio set from an Academy M151 TOW kit. It had two sets anyway and it only uses one or the other. It looks better here. I built a quick shelf and a place for jerry cans for water. Lots of space for ammunition and baggage.

Robomog · « **Reply #56 on:** March 28, 2025, 05:53:35 PM »

Coming together nicely, hope your moving ladder survives the painting

Mog
>^-.-^<

Old Wombat · « **Reply #57 on:** March 28, 2025, 06:55:45 PM »

Damn! You're heading into Claymore territory there, mate!

Kerick · « **Reply #58 on:** April 01, 2025, 02:49:46 PM »

I’ve been working on lots of little fiddly stuff lately. Jerry cans, ammo cans, MRE boxes, baggage and weapons. Even a toolbox and fire extinguishers. Probably too much for this build but I’ll use it on something else. Windows have been installed also. I’m trying to find the best color for ammo cans.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #59 on:** April 01, 2025, 04:11:51 PM »

What sort of ammo?

Ammo boxes, ammo cans, artillery shells, mortars, mg belts, 40mm grenades, 20/25/30/35/40mm rounds? $:-\$

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #60 on:** April 01, 2025, 04:20:53 PM »

Just loving this... so good seeing the detail work

Frank3k · « **Reply #61 on:** April 01, 2025, 10:55:32 PM »

It's looking great! I love the boarding ladder.

Kerick · « **Reply #62 on:** April 02, 2025, 12:13:49 AM »

Quote from: Old Wombat on April 01, 2025, 04:11:51 PM

What sort of ammo?

Ammo boxes, ammo cans, artillery shells, mortars, mg belts, 40mm grenades, 20/25/30/35/40mm rounds? $:-\$

Ammo cans. .30 cal, .50 cal and 40mm for the Mk19. When I can find anything about their color it says olive drab, which might be ok for WW2 but not modern stuff. In my experience it’s a darker green that not flat, kind of a semi gloss. I think I have it narrowed down now. I dug out the old xtra color tin for Vietnam aircraft dark green.

robunos · « **Reply #63 on:** April 02, 2025, 02:19:07 AM »

Another masterpiece in the making . . .

cheers,
Robin.

Kerick · « **Reply #64 on:** April 02, 2025, 02:40:33 AM »

Thank you!

Kerick · « **Reply #65 on:** April 03, 2025, 02:48:19 AM »

I was trying to finish this in time for the contest in Indianapolis, Indiana this Saturday but it’s not going to happen. I better have it done in time for my club’s show in October! Seriously, I should have it done by the end of the month if I stop playing with all the stuff I could put inside that would hardly be seen.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #66 on:** April 03, 2025, 02:35:18 PM »

AMS - Both a Blessing & a Curse!

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #67 on:** April 04, 2025, 05:21:43 AM »

Try not to rush it.. it is going so well.

Kerick · « **Reply #68 on:** April 04, 2025, 07:24:31 AM »

Baggage and ammo boxes are installed. Pics to follow. I should close it up and bust out the sand paint. I’ll have to paint it in three parts. The chassis, the M113 hull and the veranda.

Kerick · « **Reply #69 on:** April 04, 2025, 08:43:52 AM »

Interior is done. The cab area and chassis will be painted seperately. The hull and veranda will also be painted in two parts. Then final assembly. I'm also working on the guns. So far a Mk 19, a .50 cal and probably an M249. Plus a couple of M4/M16s.

The before shot.

And after. Unless you're looking almost straight down most of this stuff is hard to see. Time for some clever masking and hose on some sand.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #70 on:** April 04, 2025, 04:51:56 PM »

You'll be surprised just how much of it is, actually, visible when she's closed up (especially through the rear hatch).

Well done, by the way!

Robomog · « **Reply #71 on:** April 04, 2025, 05:16:09 PM »

Like all the interior detail

The important thing is that although you can't see much of the detail, you know it's there

Mog
>^-.-^<

Kerick · « **Reply #72 on:** April 04, 2025, 09:06:26 PM »

Including the dust and plastic chips!
I’ve been saving up a bunch of this stuff for a while now and this is a perfect time to use it.

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #73 on:** April 05, 2025, 05:43:22 AM »

Coming to life now.

Still chuffed to see the venerable PRC-77 set in its vehicle rig, the VRC-64 and the VRC-46(or 47 in that setup). Very capable radios, reaching end of life when I was leaving the Army in the late 80's. Takes me back when I see them in builds.

Claymore · « **Reply #74 on:** April 05, 2025, 04:50:27 PM »

Truly an inspirational build, just loving the detail and ingenuity of your work!


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Author Topic: Alabama Slammer (Read 3662 times)