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Another kit from Copper State Models today and it's an odd one; It's their 5.3 cm Gruson Fahrpanzer (CSM 35011) in 1/35. This was a a mobile pill-box artillery piece with a rotating turret that could be relocated on a horse-drawn carriage to a site. Once there, it could be fired from the carriage, or set up on a narrow gauge set of rails. A short section of rails was suspended on chains below the carriage. These were used from the 1890's and to the end of WW1. They were sold to other countries as well. An interesting subject. CSM sells accessories for this kit including figures and a pair of Horses. Also today some White Putty from Tamiya. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrpanzer

Cool subject. Looks great!

Very nice!

I think what I'm experiencing is possibly due to stenosis . I had total relief after my surgeries, only to have minor episodes when the sciatica returned. Now, it's something different.... Burning underneath my big toes and in the arches. I thought, perhaps, neuropathy.. But the pain is positional....it goes away when standing or walking....weird! It returns when sitting.....it would be OK if I was a horse...but I have to sit down or sleep sometimes. Anyway, I'll make an appointment to see someone soon about it. Here's hoping you get the relief you need.

Two back surgeries in my lifetime..... Years of sciatica continuing to this day. Never went to a chiropractor... Perhaps I should give it a try. Back pain is a terrible experience to go through. Sorry to hear of your of your troubles, Scott, I hope you pull Through.

A couple of Items today: The first, from Hobby Boss, their Vickers Medium Tank Mk II (83879) in 1/35 scale. Hobby Boss makes a lot of inter-war tank subjects that other manufacturers seem to avoid , these Vickers tanks in three Mks, and in particular, Soviet Tanks like the T-26,T-28, T-35 and etc. I find these pretty interesting.. And they seem like decent kits. Also today more Fruilmodel tracks. This time their ATL-04 PZ III/IV. I plan to use these on my Tamiya Nashorn.

Well done!

Two vintage Tamiya kits today: First; their British 25PDR. Field Gun & Quad Gun Tractor (Canadian Ford F.G.T) (35044) in 1/35. This kit dates back to 1974! I was ten years old when it came out. Never built this one, but I saw it in the Tamiya catalogs most of my life...I saw it on Amazon for $24.00, and thought why not? An interesting subject, a fun weekend build perhaps. Second; Tamiya's British Infantry Tank Mk.IV Churchill Mk.VII (35210) in 1/35. I built this kit 22 years ago, the model long since gone. The basic kit dates back to 1977. In '96 some nice figures were added to the kit; consisting of a "farmer" figure offering wine to the tanks crew and his cart. The cart has a basket with more wine bottles (clear plastic), bucket,milk can, and lantern. There are also 3 British soldier figures. I wanted to build a Churchill. The AFV kit looks good, but I chose this one for price, and the nostalgia factor.

Sounds like a lot of work!....please, when the time comes, show us how you do this.....it would make a cool build thread.

Watched that video last night! Then I bought the Tamiya Churchill on Amazon... Like I said I built this kit before...but now I remember it was in 2002 not the early 90s as I previously said. I remember it was the 1996 re-release with the added figures. Ralph, yours turned out very nice.. I didn't know that winter camouflage was used on these tanks.

Nice! AFV modeler sells a corrected sprocket for this kit. https://www.afvmodeller.com/product/corrected-drive-sprockets-to-fit-trumpeter-116-m1a1-abrams/

Thanks, I hope to be building again soon.

That would be one talented cat!

Sharp looking Mosquito!

I agree, CSM is a great company. I am always looking forward to their next release. I will always buy from them...unless they make a Spitfire. Their accessories look very tempting!

My words exactly!

I'd be interested in the Dewoitine D520 in 1/32.

Took me a moment to notice that there was a warthog seated behind her!

This came today, finally, after some very sketchy tracking by my USPS "Informed Delivery" account, It actually updated and showed that it was delivered. No tracking updates for a week never showing that the package was accepted or scanned! I was expecting to contact The Bros. Sprue about a lost shipment! Anyway, from Copper State Models, it's their Garford-Putilov Armoured Car (CSM 35009) in 1/35. This is one of three boxings of this kit. Mine is the Russian service one. Anyway, the Garford Putilov was a WW I armored car built by the Russians on an American Garford truck chassis. This thing weighed about eleven tons and had only 30 horsepower to move it around! CSM produces a bunch of subjects that no other kit maker offers. I like that, and the kits are very well done. I've been waiting to buy this kit for some time....since it was announced.

Still awestruck! The details and skillful painting and weathering make the equipment look so realistic! This is beyond model making it's art!

I remember building a lightning years ago....I was building mostly WW 2 Japanese aircraft in 1/48 then so the lightning was a bit of a departure... I just thought it was a cool subject. I think it was a Hasegawa kit in 1/72. The scale also a departure. I'm sad to hear that the Trumpeter kit has problems, as I kind of had my eye on that one. Anyway, I'll be following your build of this unique aircraft!

Turned out great, Peter! Enjoyed following your build.

Will definitely be following your build Rob!

Oh, I don't know, ........the rugged angularity of these groundbreaking little tanks appeals to me! Actually, my stash is confined to a walk-in closet In a small bedroom... admittedly quite full.

Looking great Carl!