ww2 Italian Lancia Autocannone da 90/53 3RO

[nikharwood]

That's a proper beasty, isn't it!

I've been looking for mainland pics before I start painting [likely to make a start tomorrow] - and kiwidave pointed me here: http://ww2drawings.jexiste.fr/Files/1-Vehicles/Axis/2-Italy/Italian-Armor.htm which is a great link - and has this one as well: http://ww2drawings.jexiste.fr/Files/1-Vehicles/Axis/2-Italy/04-SPG/Semovente-M41(90-53)/Semovente-M41(90-53).htm

I'm intrigued now - and am tempted to have a bash at this...just need to think what to start with - have you given it any thought?

[methos]

Hi Nik

I will try using Pendraken ITA16 Semovente 75/18

with a straight front plate i think it will be easyer to modify the upper hull to suit

Richard

[nikharwood]

Ah OK - yep, I can see that...now, what about the gun??!

Or are you going to try to take off the existing hull, cut it down & replace it further back [& extend the barrel]?

[methos]

I thought i would cut / file down the semovente 75/18 front hull to the shape of the DA90
then add hatches etc with thin plasti card

then file down the existing engine cover area to make a flat bed for the gun
make up a new gun sheild with plati card and modify a german 88 barrel

looks like another two items to add to my next order :-)

regards Richard

[nikharwood]

Excellent - sounds like a good plan: you don't fancy posting a Work-In-Progress as you model these do you? I'd be interested in seeing how you so it & I expect others would too...

[methos]

Hi Nik

what section should i post a work in progress in ?

I will be ordering a truck and 88 first so will start with that conversion

regards Richard

[nikharwood]

Speaking as Mod for "Painting & Modelling" I suggest bunging it in there 

I'm really pleased you're going to have a bash at this - and are happy to share it with the rest of us 

[Leon]

Pic of the Russian truck:

[methos]

Hi Leon

Many thanks to all those who made the picture possible

It looks a better place to start than the opel the cab looks closer.
A little rounding off of the mudguards
getting rid of the second rear axle then a round deck and an 88 with modofied sheild
all sounds easy :-)

Can you please advise which product code the truck is
Thanks Richard

[Leon]

Can you please advise which product code the truck is

SV52 (http://www.pendraken.co.uk/SV52-p4575/)

[methos]

Thanks again for your help I will add this and an 88 to my order today

regards Richard

[methos]

Not to much progress as my model railway has distracted me again 

I have opted for the American truck as the cab and engine covers are closer to the lancia
first modification will be to remove 1 pair of the rear wheels

regard richard

hoping i have attached pic correctly

[sunjester]

Looks good so far. I've been after a coupe of these for ages so I'll also be very interested to see how you get on.

Graham

[nikharwood]

Yep - looking fine so far Richard