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Modeller Build Logs
Scratch-building the PP 2 Armoured Train |
| By Pawel Kowalski |
| Started: | Oct 31, 2006 | | Updated: | Nov 10, 2006 |
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This is a blog describing my attempt to scratch-build the Polish PP 2 "Smialy" armored train. I had for a long time wanted to build an armoured train. There is simply something about the sheer size, the fortress / battleship like appearance that appeals to me.
I choose the Smialy train, because, being one of the first dedicated armoured trains in Polish service, and having a notable history, it has received quite a bit of exposure in the eyes of the contemporary media and the historians of today. Meaning, there are plenty of resources regarding the train.
I hope that this blog may help other modelers by showing how not to do a specific task, and the same time the modelers reading the blog may help me with encouragement and technique. |
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| Wheel Construction and Part Overview | Nov 10, 2006 |
Most of my model will be made of sheet-styrene, but I have decided to also use some prefab elements.
Convenience, simply.
I ordered three wagons from Azimuth-Ironside, and despite their shortcomings, the kits are just what the doctor ordered. The suspension of the wagons is very similar to the ones... more |
| The train, resources, and materials | Nov 4, 2006 |
The Smialy train that I want to build is the train in its initial configuration of winter 1918 when it defended Lwow. Here the train consisted of three permanent units:
1. A three axle tank locomotive
2. An assault wagon, two axles, four 7.92mm machine gun positions.
3. An artillery wagon, with... more |
| A short history of the Smialy train - Part2 | Oct 31, 2006 |
A short history of the Smialy train - part2
After the Soviet wars, the train was completely modernized. First, with two new artillery wagons, then with a new locomotive, and finally a new assault wagon. So in essence, the whole train was replaced, piece by piece. Each of the artillery two wagons had... more |
| A Short History of the Smialy Train - Part 1 | Oct 12, 2006 |
Originally I wanted to write a short history of the Smialy train, but when I started, I didn't know when to finish, so this the first part of the history, with the second part in the next BLog part...
In the beginning of November 1918 as Poland had just regained its freedom. trouble immediately... more |
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