GRILLE-M

[privatepete]

Hi this will be my entry for the M-Group Build a Grille-M Sd.Kfz 138/1











Parts.









Thank for looking.

[privatepete]

Development
The original order for 200 units of the Grille, was to be based on the new 38(t) Ausf. M chassis that BMM (Böhmisch-Mährische Maschinenfabrik) was developing, however delays caused production to start on the 38(t) Ausf. H chassis.
The second Grille variant was based on the Ausf. M chassis which was specifically designed for self-propelled mounts. The engine was relocated to the center of the vehicle, permitting the gun to be mounted at the rear. The fighting compartment at the rear of the vehicle was somewhat smaller and higher than in the previous version. The main gun was also the 15 cm schweres Infanteriegeschütz 33.
From December 1943 to September 1944 a total of 162 vehicles were produced. Further 17 vehicles were built in 1945 for an overall production of 179. The official designation was 15 cm Schweres Infanteriegeschütz 33/1 auf Selbstfahrlafette 38(t) (Sf) Ausf. M (Sd.Kfz. 138/1)

Grille Ausf. M
Type self: propelled artillery
Service history:In service 1943 - 1945
Production history:Produced 1943 - 1944
Number built :389
Variants:ammunition carrier
Specifications
Weight 11.5 tonnes
Length 4.95 m (16 ft 3 in)
Width 2.15 m (7 ft 1 in)
Height 2.47 m (8 ft 1 in)
Crew 4
Armor 10 mm - 15 mm
Main armament: 1× 15 cm sIG 33,15 rounds
Secondary:armament 1× 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34,600 rounds
Engine 1 x Praga AC, 6-cylinder petrol engine
147 hp (110 kW)
Suspension Leaf spring
Operational range:190 km (120 mi)
Speed 35 km/h (22 mph)

[wavelet]

It is a very nice kit. Looking forward to your build mate!

[privatepete]

Started with the hull.

Cleaned up all the parts.






Next suspension and wheels.




As you can see a fair bit flash on the leaf springs.





Wheels are only a dry fit to get the suspension ride height .

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[privatepete]

Small up date.

There are a lot of rivets missing will try to put most of them on





Built most of the front end.










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[privatepete]

Hi got a bit more done.

Built up exhaust/tools.







Started work on the firing platform and side armor.
















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[AdamLuscombe]

That looks like an awesome vehicle. Great work so far

[privatepete]

That looks like an awesome vehicle. Great work so far

Think you a bit to do yet

[privatepete]

Made up gun assembly.













Fitted tail flap,seats.














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[privatepete]

Small Up Date:

Made up front/rear sprockets.







Made up radio and a pair of headphones plus a link wire to the aerial mast.





Made a start on the track, added a few more missing rivets.





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[InitialProduction1]

Holy crap I've missed an amazing build. Fantastic privatepete. I have the Dragon one of these, had a Question. Do you think the AFV ammo set for there 105, would fit in the grilles ammo racks? If so I won't sell it when I dump all my AFV models. Anyway this is an OUTSTANDING build my friend.

[privatepete]

Small Up Date.

Finished of setting the tracks and a coat of track primer.







Primed everything else.









Added some tie downs.




Sorry not very exciting.

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[privatepete]

Hi got some color on and a bit detail done now.

This where I apologies for my hair stick work once again.











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[privatepete]

Sorry forgot these.











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[Madmattmodels89]

Awesome and Nicely detailed build buddy!!! I like how you talked the missing rivers!

[privatepete]

Awesome and Nicely detailed build buddy!!! I like how you talked the missing rivers!

Hi thank you I don't count rivets normally but there was so many missing and it does make a big difference.

[privatepete]

It's finished 1-2 pic's missing sorry.

























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Pete.