David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA (Tuesday, 10 September, 2024) Thank you, Mr. Lawler, for bringing us your UA-cam review and build video of AFV Club’s 1:35th-scale kit of the M110 U.S. Army Self-Propelled Howitzer. Years past had I built one of the Italeri kit of the big SPH they employed in the Vietnam War, as well as Italeri’s M107 U.S. Army/USMC 175 mm (6.9") self-propelled gun, and an early manifestation of the M109 U.S. Army SPH, all seeing action in the same jungle setting. I have a little hunch that this new model is rather crisper in the detailing and the fineness of small or thin parts, so I very much anticipate the AFV Club offering! At round 8:00, you mention liking the “dark green” paint scheme the assembly instructions require. After the U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) in 1972 had discontinued using Olive Drabs (they had a few), the U.S. military had switched to Forest Green; I infer that for their camouflage scheme (later standardised across all NATO/OTAN wargame participants), they had adapted the palette of the German/Northern European countryside-this also included NATO black and a dark brown-in their planning and preparing for the necessity to repel a ground invasion from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and its Warsaw Pact nations (guess who would be the first into the fray?). This pattern remains in use to this day. As for your digital photos (video stills?) at the end, I greatly appreciate you for this; crisp, high-resolution imagery so effectively facilitates the build process of those with moderate experience. However, the white background is too painfully bright for my eyes. The best backdrop for such presentation-statuary, replicas, equipment, buildings, etc.-is black, for it eliminates from view any visual distraction.
Thanks for the input. I'll probably do a blend going forward, depending upon content and time...but it's nice to know that I can take a little extra time to produce content and longer videos and be appreciated.
Wow what a masterpiece you make here! Never saw a M110 but the M107 is very popular here in Vietnam. There is one at the war remnants museum in Saigon with the old yellow ARVN's number. Its huge and beautiful!
Hi Paul, Sorry for the delay...apparently YT changed some of my views and comment settings without my knowing. I have done a Berge, it not on video, but in a fairly recent AK publication dealing with the Bundeswehr
Interesting subject and well done. I worked on M109s in the early 80s and the 8 inch guns were in the motor pool. The Army phased them out in the early 80s and opted for MLRS in the general support role. In my experience, artillery models that attempt to depict the "working parts" are somewhat challenging. I am a fan of your videos, suggest that if you encounter a difficult assembly attempt to capture more of the build by showing how you navigated those areas. Your interpretation may not be 100% accurate, but it gives others a perspective of how one experienced modeler dealt with it.
Good point about the assembly. Honestly, I was so much head-down during that part that I wasn't really concerned about the video. I was simply trying to get through the construction. However, in retrospect I think that I could, and should have made the effort.
Well worth waiting for Rick, thank you 🙂You have such patience with your build, paint, and weathering and to see the spectacular result, is a lesson for us all. Cheers😀
Good Day Modelcomrade. A nice Artillerie "Beast" 😊in Vietnam War.. Looks Great.. A nice diorama maybe😊😊?? Have a nice weekend Greets from Christian at Germany
Inspirational video as always Rick. . I'm no where near you level but your videos really have encouraged me to just go for it. Thank you. BTW, I would LOVE to see what you could do with the new Airfix Ferret Scout car😊
On this model I used the Gaahleri 98 using their standard 3.5. On other projects I've used Iwata HP-C plus with 3.0. It's all about the thinning...thin a little more than you might usually (using Gen 3 thinner) as the Gen 3's have high pigment content (great for brush painting) but requires a bit more thinning for AB.
Thanks Rick, I like the 3rd Gen, and use them for brush painting, struggle with airbrushing with them, I will try some more experimenting. I think my climate in Australia adds to my difficulties as well@@RickLawlerPropaganda
Thank you for your service. I'm always a bit apprehensive when I find that a viewer has direct experience with the real thing. I hope that I did it some sort of justice.
David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA (Tuesday, 10 September, 2024)
Thank you, Mr. Lawler, for bringing us your UA-cam review and build video of AFV Club’s 1:35th-scale kit of the M110 U.S. Army Self-Propelled Howitzer. Years past had I built one of the Italeri kit of the big SPH they employed in the Vietnam War, as well as Italeri’s M107 U.S. Army/USMC 175 mm (6.9") self-propelled gun, and an early manifestation of the M109 U.S. Army SPH, all seeing action in the same jungle setting. I have a little hunch that this new model is rather crisper in the detailing and the fineness of small or thin parts, so I very much anticipate the AFV Club offering!
At round 8:00, you mention liking the “dark green” paint scheme the assembly instructions require. After the U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) in 1972 had discontinued using Olive Drabs (they had a few), the U.S. military had switched to Forest Green; I infer that for their camouflage scheme (later standardised across all NATO/OTAN wargame participants), they had adapted the palette of the German/Northern European countryside-this also included NATO black and a dark brown-in their planning and preparing for the necessity to repel a ground invasion from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and its Warsaw Pact nations (guess who would be the first into the fray?). This pattern remains in use to this day.
As for your digital photos (video stills?) at the end, I greatly appreciate you for this; crisp, high-resolution imagery so effectively facilitates the build process of those with moderate experience. However, the white background is too painfully bright for my eyes. The best backdrop for such presentation-statuary, replicas, equipment, buildings, etc.-is black, for it eliminates from view any visual distraction.
Thanks for your feedback.
Keep the long ones coming Rick. Awesome to see it from start to finish....
Thanks for the input. I'll probably do a blend going forward, depending upon content and time...but it's nice to know that I can take a little extra time to produce content and longer videos and be appreciated.
Wow what a masterpiece you make here! Never saw a M110 but the M107 is very popular here in Vietnam. There is one at the war remnants museum in Saigon with the old yellow ARVN's number. Its huge and beautiful!
thank you. It is great that you have a reference nearby. Take care.
I'm working at the moment, so I've saved it to watch later, I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!! ANOTHER AFV FROM THE VIETNAM PERIOD. FANTASTIC!!!
I hope you enjoy it. Thanks Vincent
OMG howitzer!! 😮😮😮
Yep. A big gun!
Well done. The length is perfectly fine.
Thanks.
Paul from Canada again. Thanks for the great content!! You always choose more obscure and Interesting vehicles!
Glad you like them!
@@RickLawlerPropaganda have you ever had an interest in building any Engineer Support vehicles? Bergpanzer 2A2 , etc?
Hi Paul, Sorry for the delay...apparently YT changed some of my views and comment settings without my knowing. I have done a Berge, it not on video, but in a fairly recent AK publication dealing with the Bundeswehr
Interesting subject and well done. I worked on M109s in the early 80s and the 8 inch guns were in the motor pool. The Army phased them out in the early 80s and opted for MLRS in the general support role. In my experience, artillery models that attempt to depict the "working parts" are somewhat challenging. I am a fan of your videos, suggest that if you encounter a difficult assembly attempt to capture more of the build by showing how you navigated those areas. Your interpretation may not be 100% accurate, but it gives others a perspective of how one experienced modeler dealt with it.
Good point about the assembly. Honestly, I was so much head-down during that part that I wasn't really concerned about the video. I was simply trying to get through the construction. However, in retrospect I think that I could, and should have made the effort.
Cool as always.
Thank you! Cheers!
Loved this video, great format IMHO!! Keep up the awesome builds!
Glad you like them!
Well worth waiting for Rick, thank you 🙂You have such patience with your build, paint, and weathering and to see the spectacular result, is a lesson for us all. Cheers😀
Thanks 👍
Super! Format just fine.
Glad to hear it!
Great model. The use of this blueish tone resembles the colour photography of that era.
Thanks. I had that color in mind, I'm glad it translated.
Great build and the weathering is spot on!
Glad you enjoyed it
Like the longer format and a unusual subject
I think that it works on certain subjects and occasions. I'll probably do some of both.
Built the old Italeri M110 many years ago
Me too my friend, years ago!. Great.
It would be an interesting comparison between kits.
Hi Rick, the M110 turned out perfectly, you have done a outstanding weathering job on this great machine, best regards from Australia 👍👍👍👍
Many thanks! Cheers, Mate
I liked the longer format, didn't become at all boring.
That's really good to hear. Thanks for watching, and thanks for your feedback
Good Day Modelcomrade.
A nice Artillerie "Beast" 😊in Vietnam War..
Looks Great..
A nice diorama maybe😊😊??
Have a nice weekend
Greets from Christian at Germany
A dio may be coming? We'll see.
Amazing work
Thanks a lot 😊
longer video format, please!
Next one....37 hours, just for you!!! (kidding). Thanks, Zal.
Inspirational video as always Rick. . I'm no where near you level but your videos really have encouraged me to just go for it. Thank you.
BTW, I would LOVE to see what you could do with the new Airfix Ferret Scout car😊
I tuck away model suggestions....who knows?
I hear your frustration You know how many models I've made and a few dozen hit the trash can! Good patience man! Oh and nice job too!!
Thanks 👍 Have a great trip.
Great result with the weathering Rick, very nice. What size needle are you using to spray the AK 3rd Gen?
On this model I used the Gaahleri 98 using their standard 3.5. On other projects I've used Iwata HP-C plus with 3.0. It's all about the thinning...thin a little more than you might usually (using Gen 3 thinner) as the Gen 3's have high pigment content (great for brush painting) but requires a bit more thinning for AB.
Thanks Rick, I like the 3rd Gen, and use them for brush painting, struggle with airbrushing with them, I will try some more experimenting. I think my climate in Australia adds to my difficulties as well@@RickLawlerPropaganda
Another great build love the vietnamira where did you find the book vietnam
It is available for order from AK Interactive. There is a link in the video description.
Thanks a lot for the info gonna go right on there now
I worked on M110a2 in the Marine Corps in the 80's
Thank you for your service. I'm always a bit apprehensive when I find that a viewer has direct experience with the real thing. I hope that I did it some sort of justice.
@RickLawlerPropaganda. Sir, you did a great job. I appreciate it
@RickLawlerPropaganda I actually have a M110a2 in my small town. I have pictures if you want them
That could be the title of the next Vietnam war film, Full metal barrel ……..
Hopefully without the verbal stumbles!!
I hope you take photo journalistic style photos of your models.
I always take photos along the way and when completed.
🤝🎥👍
😉 Thank you!✌🏻