M-32 Recovery Vehicle

Post by **privatepete** » Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:03 pm

Hi I will be building M-32 Recovery Vehicle.

The parts, there are some lamination issues with the hull it is a old kit hope I can get round them.

Clean up all the suspension parts, assembled units and added the missing bolt hole for the return roller bracket 4 in the front face and 2 in the top also thinned down the skid.

More detailing tomorrow, thank you for looking

Pete

Post by **TheNordus** » Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:12 pm

I'm looking forward to seeing more. This is an interesting vehicle, although I can't get excited enough to build one myself since I can't have it running through a battlefield gunning down nazis.

Post by **privatepete** » Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:05 am

Hi first off I've put right yesterday work by filling all the bolt hole for the return roller bracket on the front face, not a good start

Added the missing bolts to the suspension assembles, return roller bracket and skid, added shear blocks two to each arm , 1 blocck across the unit under the skid to allow the use of a suspension lockout wedge. These were bolted onto the front of the bogies to prevent the suspension from compressing when lifting with the boom,with the suspension locked out the vehicle's travel was restricted.

(For discussion and reference purposes only)

Left and right suspension units.

Assembled the inner hull floor, side tool cabinets, air cleans, tow bracket,exhausts all fitted.This old green plastic is terrible to clean up

Painted the interior.

Thank you for looking.
Pete

Post by **privatepete** » Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:33 am

If any is thinking of building this vehicle this may help .

U.S. WW II M32, M31B1, M32B2, M32B3 Tank Recovery Vehicles
48 pages with 150-200 illustrations, among them WW2 action photos, colour photos and technical drawings.Illustrated throughout. Excerpts of technical manuals, wartime photos, photos of restored vehicles. Ideal compagnion for modellers and fans of technology. Complete background history and variants.
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Exterior and interior photographic views for the modeller wishing to detail the Italeri M32A1 Armoured Recovery Vehicle. The booklet documents the early production turreted M32B2 (M4A2 chassis) and all equipment mounted in and on this variant. AUTHOR: Arnold, S

And the link below
http://www.primeportal.net/recovery/fra ... r/m32_arv/

Pete

Post by **DrSprue** » Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:29 pm

Great to see you back Pete! Count me in to watch this build!

Post by **privatepete** » Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:41 pm

DrSprue wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:29 pm Great to see you back Pete! Count me in to watch this build!

Hi Tony and thank you can have a seat in the front row,I might be a bit rusty haven't done much for a couple of months we'll just have to see how it goes

Pete

Post by **DrSprue** » Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:41 pm

Awww great sprue layout and history and stuff! Already added that kit to my list! It all looks really good so far bud!

(even tho your kit was made in 1980 I entered #6203 and 6547. Its a bit newer from Italeri and one is a limited edition. Need to call my LHS!)

Post by **Tomcat64** » Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:19 pm

Missed this in my casual browsing around yesterday - good to see you back and still working on the out-of-the-ordinary Pete!

These recovery and engineering vehicles are a real feat of ingenuity.

Post by **DrSprue** » Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:48 pm

Tomcat64 wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:19 pm Missed this in my casual browsing around yesterday - good to see you back and still working on the out-of-the-ordinary Pete!

These recovery and engineering vehicles are a real feat of ingenuity.

It looks really fun Neil! Never realized that Tanks could be cool equipment tools as well. I know all you tank guys know this but not me (oh rock, where are you??) Yea sometimes I do think I live under one. Found this one when Pete made this post.

I dont think it comes with a truck and the ditch, but man... that gives me Ideas... and Ive never made a diorama as well!

Post by **TheNordus** » Tue Jan 30, 2018 7:34 pm

DrSprue wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:48 pm
Tomcat64 wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:19 pm Missed this in my casual browsing around yesterday - good to see you back and still working on the out-of-the-ordinary Pete!

These recovery and engineering vehicles are a real feat of ingenuity.
It looks really fun Neil! Never realized that Tanks could be cool equipment tools as well. I know all you tank guys know this but not me (oh rock, where are you??) Yea sometimes I do think I live under one. Found this one when Pete made this post.

I dont think it comes with a truck and the ditch, but man... that gives me Ideas... and Ive never made a diorama as well!

I'm a tank nut myself and I only found out about this one when I saw that particular one on sale in some Finnish shops. I would research Italeri kits really well if you want to buy one of those for your first armour kit, they're often old, old toolings from the 1970s, 1980s or 1990s and a real hassle to make look good. I'm sure PrivatePete can do it though.

Post by **digger303** » Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:56 pm

privatepete wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:33 am If any is thinking of building this vehicle this may help .

U.S. WW II M32, M31B1, M32B2, M32B3 Tank Recovery Vehicles
48 pages with 150-200 illustrations, among them WW2 action photos, colour photos and technical drawings.Illustrated throughout. Excerpts of technical manuals, wartime photos, photos of restored vehicles. Ideal compagnion for modellers and fans of technology. Complete background history and variants.
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Exterior and interior photographic views for the modeller wishing to detail the Italeri M32A1 Armoured Recovery Vehicle. The booklet documents the early production turreted M32B2 (M4A2 chassis) and all equipment mounted in and on this variant. AUTHOR: Arnold, S

And the link below
http://www.primeportal.net/recovery/fra ... r/m32_arv/

Pete

Hey Pete nice to see you again

Those books would be a real help. I have a tasca version in the postal network somewhere...so they would be a real help....

Post by **privatepete** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:45 pm

HI If anyone has built this model they will know the detail and moulding is not that good so I'm replacing parts from my spares box mainly Tamiya parts

Added some missing hull detail.

Thank you for looking.

Pete

Post by **privatepete** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:32 pm

Hi, started by assembling the rear stowage bins.

Joined the upper and low hulls and attached the suspension units to the lower hull sides.

Fitted the stowage bins to the rear engine deck.

Thank you for looking.
Pete

Post by **DrSprue** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 2:42 pm

Wow... great work on that detailing!

Post by **privatepete** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 11:24 am

DrSprue wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 2:42 pm Wow... great work on that detailing!

Thanks Tony I'v got a lot more in mind

so a long way to go yet.

Pete

Post by **Tomcat64** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 11:28 am

Coming along really well Pete - as Tony said that extra level of detail is cracking!

Post by **privatepete** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 11:53 am

Fitted the following parts

Cut hole in font of the hull for the winch cable to enter hull & left the hatch open.

The real thing

(For discussion purposes and reference only)

Thank you for looking.
Pete

Post by **privatepete** » Mon Feb 05, 2018 11:33 am

Hi got a bit more done over the weekend.Sorry for the lack of written content

Added the missing welds to the boom supports with micro rod softened with TET

(For discussion purposes and reference only)

Removed molded brackets & remade them from white card & filled dimples & added missing holes & bolts,the Hollebone tow bar managed to split,added spare front sprockets, removed bolt heads & drilled bolt holes & made brackets,made side bracket from w/card and made rear tow bracket from w/card.

Then disaster struckon

checkiing something else I realised I had drilled the holes in the wrong place

- opposite the prongs rather than the semi circular cut out low points

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So into the spare box for more sprockets,removed the offending sprockets

, drilled out new sprocket,remade retaining brackets from w/card.

The two types of sprockets that I have used

(For discussion purposes and reference only)

Thank you for looking, I'm now resting in a dark room.

Pete

Post by **ElCapitan** » Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:12 pm

This is coming along nicely Pete - the added detail makes all the difference!

Post by **TheNordus** » Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:55 pm

I love the combination of all the different plastics. The tiny vice is an awesome addition to the front fender too.

Post by **privatepete** » Mon Feb 05, 2018 3:03 pm

TheNordus wrote: Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:55 pm I love the combination of all the different plastics. The tiny vice is an awesome addition to the front fender too.

Hi Tommi I'm glad you like it, still a lot more to do.
Pete

Post by **DrSprue** » Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:26 pm

Oh wow... awesome detailing Pete and love the fix!! Who would have really known... yea, I know... (you!) I would have done the same, great repair! (Too bad you couldn't have used the little vice on the tank itself for holding the sprocket while you drilled it...hehe)

Post by **privatepete** » Tue Feb 06, 2018 3:09 pm

DrSprue wrote: Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:26 pm Oh wow... awesome detailing Pete and love the fix!! Who would have really known... yea, I know... (you!) I would have done the same, great repair! (Too bad you couldn't have used the little vice on the tank itself for holding the sprocket while you drilled it...hehe)

Cheers Tony I think the 2nd attempt looks a lot better, as for who would have really known I bet some eagle-eyed member would have for sure.

Pete

Post by **privatepete** » Tue Feb 06, 2018 3:38 pm

Hi assembld the turret the main work was adding the missing weld seams with micro rod softened with TET.

I cut groove around the top with a v-shaped model chisel for the micro rod to sit in and added the missing retaining bolt heads.

Thank you for looking.

Pete

Post by **DrSprue** » Tue Feb 06, 2018 4:05 pm

What is micro rod Pete?

Post by **privatepete** » Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:38 am

DrSprue wrote: Tue Feb 06, 2018 4:05 pm What is micro rod Pete?

Hi Tony, micro rod is very small white diameter styrene rod it also comes in strip form it's made by Slater's plastikard and I get mine from Hobby's the modelmaker's , I hope that's helped.

Pete

Post by **DrSprue** » Wed Feb 07, 2018 2:52 pm

privatepete wrote: Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:38 am
DrSprue wrote: Tue Feb 06, 2018 4:05 pm What is micro rod Pete?
Hi Tony, micro rod is very small white diameter styrene rod it also comes in strip form it's made by Slater's plastikard and I get mine from Hobby's the modelmaker's , I hope that's helped.

Pete

Oh cool, Ill have to get some of that. Seems a bit easier than banging around a candle and making stretched sprue pieces. Looks more precise too and faster.
Thank you sir!

Post by **TheNordus** » Wed Feb 07, 2018 4:09 pm

I'm amazed at how cleanly you managed to chisel that groove for the weld seam.

Post by **privatepete** » Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:27 am

TheNordus wrote: Wed Feb 07, 2018 4:09 pm I'm amazed at how cleanly you managed to chisel that groove for the weld seam.

Hi Tommi yes it was a bit of a challenge, I'm luck I have some of the Trumpeter model chisels, they are very useful and would recommend them to anyone .

Pete

Post by **privatepete** » Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:50 pm

Hi on to the boom added the missing weld seams with micro rod softened with TET and various brackets

Cut a grove along the support arm for the weld seam

Removed the plastic ladder pegs and replaced with brass wire added welds.

Mock up only

Completed the brass work, hatch, stowage added, weapons fitted, made up some straps for back packs.

Mock up only

Thank you for looking in.
Pete

Post by **SEBa111** » Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:44 pm

Hi pete, I got a little bit curious about where you get those cans and boxes. I am planning to make a diorama in like.... 10 months

Also 'm considering the option of do It whit some clay. Scratch build likes saving money

Post by **privatepete** » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:12 am

SEBa111 wrote: Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:44 pm Hi pete, I got a little bit curious about where you get those cans and boxes. I am planning to make a diorama in like.... 10 months Also 'm considering the option of do It whit some clay. Scratch build likes saving money

Hi all the can's,boxes are left over's from previous build's but you can get set's of Jerry can and ammo box etc, good luck when you start your diorama .
Pete

Post by **TommyKillander** » Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:22 am

Wow!

This kit is really getting a royal treatment - fantastic work with the details, Pete

Tommy

Post by **DrSprue** » Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:08 pm

Just awesome detail!

Post by **privatepete** » Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:32 pm

TommyKillander wrote: Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:22 am Wow!

This kit is really getting a royal treatment - fantastic work with the details, Pete

Tommy

Hi Tommoy much apprecaited I'm glad you like it.

DrSprue wrote: Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:08 pm Just awesome detail!

Thank you very much kind sir.

Pete

Post by **TheNordus** » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:47 pm

Whoa, the boom looks incredible! This is almost enough to make me want to buy some sort of a recovery vehicle for myself. The little details you're adding are really cool. What did you use for the jerry can strap?

Post by **privatepete** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:12 am

TheNordus wrote: Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:47 pm Whoa, the boom looks incredible! This is almost enough to make me want to buy some sort of a recovery vehicle for myself. The little details you're adding are really cool. What did you use for the jerry can strap?

Hi Tommi, the straps are made from masking tap doubled over, you also get some texture using it, I use CA glue to hold it in place, I've recently been experimenting with silver foil and embossing to make straps,bed rolls, tarpaulins with some great results.
Pete

Post by **privatepete** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:30 pm

Hi I have finish the building part, made all the cables, tools etc are on it will look neater when finished I've built it to all come to pieces for painting (I'll never get into all the nooks and crannies with a hair stick.

Hope you you like it and thank you .

Now on to some paint

Pete

Post by **TheNordus** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:46 pm

That's an insane amount of detail you put into it! Insane!

Post by **chief5437** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:11 am

sh8t the bed! thats some serious detailing going on there Pete! cant wait to see what you do with this.

Post by **digger303** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:24 am

chief5437 wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:11 am sh8t the bed! thats some serious detailing going on there .

Home nursing can help with that

Post by **chief5437** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:32 am

digger303 wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:24 am
chief5437 wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:11 am sh8t the bed! thats some serious detailing going on there .
Home nursing can help with that

nurses..... mmmmmmm

Post by **Tomcat64** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:47 am

Just caught up with this - that is a staggering amount of detailing Pete!

It looks absolutely awesome, looking forward to seeing how you paint it all up

Post by **privatepete** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:00 pm

chief5437 wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:11 am sh8t the bed! thats some serious detailing going on there Pete! cant wait to see what you do with this.

Tomcat64 wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:47 am Just caught up with this - that is a staggering amount of detailing Pete!

It looks absolutely awesome, looking forward to seeing how you paint it all up

TheNordus wrote: Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:46 pm That's an insane amount of detail you put into it! Insane!

Hi Rich,Neil and Tommi I'm glad you like all the extras, once I started I couldn't stop

Pete

Post by **TheNordus** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:16 pm

privatepete wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:00 pm
Hi Rich,Neil and Tommi I'm glad you like all the extras, once I started I couldn't stop

Pete

I love it when tanks look 'lived in' and I would love to put on tons of accessories on each of my tanks but it seems I don't have the right kind of stowage in my bits box or then I can't find reference photos for the tank I'm building ever having any stowage on.

Can't wait to see it primed and painted, I bet it'll look even better once all the different building materials are unified in one colour!
That is presuming you do priming.

Post by **OneSmallStep1966** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:56 pm

My word, you’ve put some work into this, looks great

Post by **privatepete** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:00 pm

OneSmallStep1966 wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:56 pm My word, you’ve put some work into this, looks great

Thank you old friend how are the eyes doing, are you making anything these days, you might have heard I left for 3 mouths but amy back for a while just to finish of my stash then thats it but most of the old guard has gone or not playing ??? though some are not the naughty step

Pete

Post by **NormanD** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:03 pm

Excellent work, lots of hours put into that Pete, hope it's been enjoyable as it looks.

Post by **privatepete** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:44 pm

NormanD wrote: Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:03 pm Excellent work, lots of hours put into that Pete, hope it's been enjoyable as it looks.

Hi a few hours at the bench and I have enjoyed most of the build, thank you for dropping in

Pete

Post by **DrSprue** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:49 pm

Its looking really cool Pete! That detail is jsut so amazing.