Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge

Here is the place to show off the progress of your armor builds
User avatar
Stikpusher
Moderator
Posts: 18880
Joined: Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:37 pm
Location: Ceti Alpha 5

Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge

Post by Stikpusher »

Yes, it’s that time of year again. No not some silly game of grown men chasing a ball up and down a wooden floor. But it’s time for the annual So Cal AMPS 12 Hour build challenge. Yes, build a model from start to finish in three monthly four hour sessions during online Zoom meetings. Last month we presented our three candidate kits for the participants to vote on. This kit is what my fellow members voted for me to build- a 1/35 Eastern Express kit of the Soviet B-4 203mm Howitzer. The tracked carriage really gives it a look all its’ own.

Image

During today’s first four hour session, I was able to get most of the carriage base completed,

Image

All of the breech and barrel assembly completed

Image

And I was able to get a good portion of the gun cradle assembled

Image

And of course, I had to test fit it all together

Image

Next month we will have the next session and I should have most of the basic assembly completed…
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."

FLSM
User avatar
LyleW
Admin
Posts: 13657
Joined: Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:25 am
Location: Mt. Washington KY

Re: Stalin’s Hammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge

Post by LyleW »

Cool subject. Great start.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
User avatar
keavdog
Elite Member
Posts: 3560
Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:14 am
Location: Goodyear, AZ

Re: Stalin’s Hammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge

Post by keavdog »

Wicked looking beast
Thanks,
John
User avatar
Gary Brantley
Addicted Member
Posts: 1748
Joined: Tue Apr 08, 2014 9:40 pm
Location: Cameron, Texas

Re: Stalin’s Hammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge

Post by Gary Brantley »

That is such a cool challenge. :shoutout:
User avatar
Medicman71
Elite Member
Posts: 9729
Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:32 am
Location: Houston, Tx

Re: Stalin’s Hammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge

Post by Medicman71 »

Very cool!
Mike

Sponsored by Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Saab, BAE, and Dassault
User avatar
BlackSheep214
Elite Member
Posts: 10422
Joined: Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:47 pm

Re: Stalin’s Hammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge

Post by BlackSheep214 »

Interesting and cool subject.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”

Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney

“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
User avatar
jeaton01
Elite Member
Posts: 2071
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2020 9:20 am
Location: Northern California
Contact:

Re: Stalin’s Hammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge

Post by jeaton01 »

Clumsy looking sucker!
My modelling website, with build logs.

http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html
User avatar
Stikpusher
Moderator
Posts: 18880
Joined: Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:37 pm
Location: Ceti Alpha 5

Re: Stalin’s Hammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge

Post by Stikpusher »

Thanks guys!
LyleW wrote: Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:08 am Cool subject. Great start.
Lyle, I think it’s one of the most unique towed artillery pieces that I’ve seen
Gary Brantley wrote: Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:07 am That is such a cool challenge. :shoutout:
The challenge is fun. This is the third one that the club has run.
BlackSheep214 wrote: Sun Mar 26, 2023 6:27 pm Interesting and cool subject.
Interesting and cool indeed
jeaton01 wrote: Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:15 pm Clumsy looking sucker!
Clumsy, but pretty bad ass looking!
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."

FLSM
User avatar
Stuart
Elite Member
Posts: 9601
Joined: Sun Apr 06, 2014 1:06 pm
Location: North Wales
Contact:

Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge

Post by Stuart »

Very cool Challenge Carlos, much better than men chasing a ball around!
Stuart Templeton 'I may not be good but I'm slow...'

My blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
User avatar
keavdog
Elite Member
Posts: 3560
Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:14 am
Location: Goodyear, AZ

Re: Stalin’s Sledgehammer, 203mm Howitzer So.Cal. AMPS 12 Hour Build Challenge

Post by keavdog »

Commemorated on a Russian stamp
Image

Would look cool in a dio

Image
Thanks,
John
Post Reply

Return to “Work In Progress: Armor”