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Modeller Build Logs
M-12 155mm GMC |
| By Hans Haase | | Started: | Mar 1, 2007 | | Updated: | Sep 2, 2007 |
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The M-12 is, in allied terms, a somewhat rare vehicle. 100 of these self propelled artillery pieces were built in 1942 and 1943 for the purpose of training and were based on M3 medium tank chassis, with the then-standard M1917/M1918M1 155mm gun of French design.
As the actual invasion of Europe got closer, it was decided that the standard 105mm M7 self-propelled howitzer may be too small for dealing with stronger fixed emplacements, and a number of M-12's were modernized and upgraded for combat use. These became the largest self-propelled US artillery deployed in Europe and saw heavy use throughout the European campaign.
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| An extra weld seam... | Aug 19, 2007 |
I had done this bit a while back, but wasn't able to photograph it well until after painting was progressed along.
When the M12's were rebuilt in preparation for use in Europe, they had the starboard side door covered over with an extra compartment. This means that you need to put a weld bead along the seam where it was added. It's not easy to see in many photographs, but in others it's pretty obvious. So if you are trying to be accurate, it must be added.
For this one, I simply used a toothpick to apply some CA glue in small dots over the course of a couple days. |
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