One of the few, my M2 Half Track.

[Neil Cousens]

Hi.
After a bit of a search and Gill placing an advert I got my hands on an unbuilt M2. I don't have a lathe or milling machine just a pedestal drill and hand tools.
I am new to building "from the box" but have done some refurbishment work on tanks so please be gentle with me!








This is where I found women can be very sneaky. Someone ordered a motion pack for me and it arrived in time for my birthday






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[Neil Cousens]

Modified tow hook in case I am needed to tow Tigers out of the mud




That's it for now.

[Jeffrey Goff]

Looking good Neil, and it is nice to see some other builds, keep the pictures coming so we can enjoy the build with you
regards
Jeff

[Tim Bowman]

Hi Neil

Looks great! Thank you for posting the photos of your project. It's really nice to see these half tracks.

Please keep the photos coming.
Kind regards
Tim

[Adrian Harris]

Neil, it's good to see another of these half tracks escaping from its box

While they sold well, they seem to have disappeared off the radar.

Adrian.

[Neil Cousens]

Hi Jeffrey, Tim and Adrian,


Thanks for the kind words, I have only had the kit a couple of months, missed out when they were launched, so had to wait a while, for one to be put up for sale. Will post more pictures soon, fitting tracks and running gear this week.

Neil

[clive Lockwood]

Hi Neil, dont forget to grind the ends of the split pin down, they are just a shade too long and will snag your running gear if left, nice build keep the pics coming.
cheers.
clive

[Neil Cousens]

Hi Clive.

Yes split link ends filed down, after reading Volker's posting (first test run) and Mark's reply. Thanks for the info. Neil

[Derek Attree]

Hi Neil
Welcome to the metal world.
That is looking a good job so far and its nice to know
that there are women out there that know what we need.
I just wish I could find one to by me a Comet

Nice work

Derek

[Neil Cousens]

Things have moved on. Thanks to those who have passed on advice.

[Derek Attree]

Hi Neil.
That is a very cool paint job and build.
Very nice.
Derek

[Fabrice Le Roux]

Nice work Neil.

Every time I see those lovely WD pattern wheels, I can't help thinking "Why don't they make a Greyhound or M20". After all the German armour fans have both the SdKfz 222 AND SdKfz 7 to play with!

Lots of common parts with other Allied vehicles, eg, lights, periscopes, MG ring, tie-downs, tools etc etc etc.

Bovington even has a nice example waiting to be measured up for Solidworks..

How about it Mark?

cheers, Fabrice

[Brian Leach]

Fabrice,

Sounds like a good project...

Good luck!

Brian

[Neil Cousens]

Continuation of the build. Thanks for the comments.











A big thanks to John D. for the help with the electronics. (Not my strong point).

[Neil Cousens]

The M2 has a battery box that sits on the side by the door.
This is what is supplied.

I wanted a functional one so spoke to Steve Winstone. This is the work of art he came up with.
Even has a little magnet to keep it closed.


I also wanted some working wing nuts. Before I knew about Steve's work, I bought some from a well known supplier in the States. They were supposed to be threaded, many of them were not. I e-mailed him, never had the courtesy of replying. (Same guy didn't respond when I told him about the damaged chequer plate )

Here are the ones I got from Steve, fully threaded and fit nicely.