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




That's it for now.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fabrice,

Sounds like a good project...

Good luck!

Brian

Continuation of the build. Thanks for the comments.











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

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.