well i am off and running with the m7 priest. so far this hasnt been a easy build. this italaerei kit has had major fit problems with missing parts and warped parts. but i have managed to get thru this so far with out much fussin and cussing.heres what been done so far:
rear hull detials finshed and painted
assembly of gun cradel & assembly of gun and carriage and final assembly of gun done and painted
foward hull and interior done and painted
finall gun mount done & painted
hull inter.fighting comp, and rear hull done and painted
i say i have over half of this done noitce i havent said anytihing about tracks or the bogie wheel units or the lower hull and suspension i usually do these last for some reason when i build a amor model i all ways save that for last.
I save that stuff for last too. sounds like your off to a good start!!
Off and running Ga.modler. The Italeri kits can be a little more of a challenge, but the results can be great.
Make sure you post your progress in the Group Build too.
Thanks for the progress report Ga.modler. Can’t wait to see pictures.
mark956
Sounds great! I like the Priest also, first Sherman variant I ever drove. Just like an ol’ White 5500 gallon refueler with laterals instead of a steering wheel!
Ron
Ga - sounds like you’re moving along,
How did you like that “playtex bra gluejoint” on those front fenders ( you know - no visible means of support)
The one I did was a bear, until I cut them off and thru in some PE fenders
Good luck with the rest
Sounds like your having fun. I built a Priest years ago by using the parts from the separate Italeri Kangaroo and gun kits. At least you have the instructions.[:)]
I’m sure you will be happy with the build in the end.