8 Inch Army Howitzer 203mm 1/48 Scale Model Kit Build Review and Weathering Atlantis Revell Aurora
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1/48 Scale. This kit comes molded in olive drab with 96 parts and 10 black rubber tires. All from the original Aurora molds. We also included a new decal sheet that was not in the original issue. Features recoil mechanism, elevating gun, moveable wheels, limber and gun trails, four detailed gun crew figures and for extar fun the art is suitable for framing. Skill level 2.
Fact About the 155mm Gun - 8" Howitzer
The 8" Howitzer rides on a split-trailed carriage equipped with a four-wheeled bogie assembly. This assembly allows the carriage to be lowered into firing position or to raise the Howitzer for transportation from place to place. When the carriage is in motion, air brakes are employed, and when parked a mechanical brake system is used. Designed to allow fire control in any direction, a removable circular firing platform was installed. This carriage is versatile in that the 8" Howitzer can be interchanged with a 155mm "Long Tom" whenever desired.
The 8-inch gun M1 was a 203 mm towed heavy gun developed in the United States. At 32,584 m (35,635 yd), it had the longest range of any US Army field artillery weapon in World War II. It was also used in small numbers by the British Army.
In 1919, the Westervelt Board described the ideal heavy gun for future development having a bore of 194mm to 8-inches, a projectile of about 200 lbs, and a range of 35,000 yards. More striking was that it be must be road transportable. At this time no other country had such a road-transportable field gun.[1] Low-priority design work occurred until 1924. Serious development began in June 1940 of an 8-inch (203 mm) gun that would have a range of 33,500 yards (30,600 m), a road speed of 25 mph (40 km/h), be transported in two loads weighing no more than 44,000 lb (20,000 kg) and be suitable for rail movement. The gun used the same projectile as the 8-inch coastal gun and the US Navy's 8-inch cruiser gun.[2] Using the same carriage as the 240 mm howitzer M1 eased development, but the gun was very troublesome and was not standardized until January 1942. The main problems were excessive bore wear and poor accuracy, but it was felt that nothing better could be produced in a timely manner. Thus it entered production at a low rate and in small numbers. The gun tube was produced by Watervliet Arsenal, and the recoil system was produced by Hannifin Manufacturing. Watertown Arsenal, Bucyrus-Erie, and the S. Morgan Smith Company manufactured the carriage. Only 139 weapon systems were produced before production ceased in 1945.[3]
In the quest for greater tactical mobility, the Ordnance Department experimented with a self-propelled version. Like the 240 mm howitzer, it was mounted on a stretched Heavy Tank T26E3 chassis that had an extra bogie wheel per side as the 8in Gun Motor Carriage T93, but the war ended before they could be used, and they were later scrapped.
One of the requirements during development was that the gun be easy to emplace. Given the weight of the gun and carriage, this was a challenge. Eventually, a pair of three-axle, six-wheeled transport wagons were developed - one for the barrel and recoil mechanism, and one for the carriage. These transport wagons were also used with the 240 mm howitzer. These were standardized as the M2 and M3. The M2 wagon carried the carriage and the M3 wagon carried the barrel and recoil system as shown to the left. This separate configuration required the use of the 20-ton M2 truck-mounted crane for setup. The crane also included a clam-shell bucket that was transported on a trailer and used to dig the recoil pit for the gun. In spite of the weight and being transported in two pieces, the gun could be emplaced in as little as two hours.[4]
The transport wagons were initially intended to be towed by the Mack NO 7 1/2-ton heavy truck, but as a wheeled vehicle it had problems in soft ground. The M6 High Speed Tractor which was explicitly designed for towing the 8-inch gun and 240 mm howitzer was not yet in production, so the Ordnance Department improvised in the meantime. M3 Lee medium tanks and M10 tank destroyers were quickly modified and tested. These proved to be satisfactory and were adopted for use as the M33 and M35, respectively.
The gun fired separate loading ammunition with two increments. M9 Green Bag propellant was used for medium ranges and was preferred for improved accuracy and reduced barrel erosion. M10 White Bag was used for long- and extreme-range firing. Only two fuses were used: M51A3 point detonating (and delay), and M67A3 mechanical time. Range and muzzle velocity below are for maximum charge of M10 White Bag.
Very different , but still way KOOOOOOLLLLLL.
Nice build . Mike Espo...
Thanks!
That turned out great, considering that the kit was designed back in the stone age of modeling. It would go nicely with all of the Tamiya and Hobby Boss 1/48 WWII kits.
Yes it would!
Nice job creating weathering and patina...
Thank you! Cheers!
Aurora made a tracked munitions carrier in 1/48 scale that pulled this gun...there is a rare vintage Aurora kit ($$$) that combines the two kits.
Would be cool to see Atlantis issue that.
It looks great! The kit was originally made by Aurora and they made a M8 munitions carrier that was sold separately or with the 8" howitzer as a complete set. Hopefully Atlantis will release this too. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for watching!
The 1/48th scale 8" howitzer is an old Aurora kit... Aurora did both the 8" and the 155mm Howitzer, as well as the M8E2 Munitions Carrier. They paired both Howitzers with the munitions carrier at different times IIRC... .I know they paired at least the 8" Howitzer with it for sure
Hopefully they'll reissue the carrier!
Sweet nostalgia build my friend! The Long Tom was one of my 1st models back in the 60s... Can't wait for the PBY... It's what my uncle flew in WWII. Thanks and stay well Chris!✌
Kevin Wooldridge I might get a pby kit or an sr71 kit
Yes, looking forward to that PBY, looking up color schemes for my build.
Yep, another video that I loved start to finish. Can’t wait to get back into my builds here real soon.
Enjoy your hobby, thank you!
Wow very nice kit!
-Brock NCR
Thanks!
Thanks for keeping the videos flowing through tough times..
Glad you like them!
I think what I like the most about your channel, is that you just like making models and making them look as best as they can. You aren't locked into one genera or type or company. Not to say I don't like what everyone else is doing as I do. It's just nice to see someone doing it this way. Great work as always.
You bet Alan, it's about the fun of the hobby and enjoying what's in front of me for that build!
The weathering really 'sells' it. Nicely done! Tamiya do a nice truck - Tamiya 1/48 US 2.5 Ton 6x6 Truck - 32548
I will check it out!
great as usual
Thanks again!
Another great build
Thanks again!
I can't be sure but pretty sure i saw something similar in the first gulf war of course i wasn't artillery i was infantry i know it was a big sucker and could punch out a shell well over 10 miles excellent kit 👍
Yup, very similar!
nice build and kit, however getting models in to my house with out the wife seeing is always fun, my hobby store always asks me ,more red sale labels ,and of comes the price tag, its a adventure every time , ha ha
Right on!
Hey a good tip about clean up with those craft paints,I use them a lot. When that stuff dries on you (some of it uses some powerful pigments) use cheap old baby wipes! Whatever it is in them that's gentle on your hieny just makes the most durable stains disappear!! Might be the moisturizer, no idea,but they lift it right off!
That is a highly detailed kit! That thing is cool!
I look at my detail obsession as the longer it takes me, the cheaper it is. Nice work.
Thanks for watching!
Real nice little kit great build Chris
Glad you like it!
Another great build - so many interesting details on this one. Thanks.
Thanks again!
What you are calling the "Limber" is actually the Carriage. It is what the Gun Tube, Recoil Mechanism and the Equilibrators are mounted to. A limber is a separate trailer that carries the ammunition.
Cool Build. 👍👍
Glad you like it!
Pretty.
Thanks!
Great build. Wasn't sure that not painting it Olive Drab was a good idea at first, but it's turned out really well.
Great vid thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks for showing off a sweet little kits from the past. The Atlantis kits sometimes make it Downunder so I look forward to seeing this one day in the LHS. It's gotten too expensive to order from the US directly unfortunately (postage and currency). Love all the working features, very nostalgic.
You and me both!
I still have the Aurora tracked artillery towing vehicle and this howitzer, unbuilt. This just made me want to build them up! But I’m surprised you didn’t clean up the seams and flash on the figures and some of the other parts.
I do fast and fun reviews. Minimal cleanup, etc. Build it and have fun.
Sweet build! But the M1/M115 Howitzer was too big & heavy to be towed by the Deuce and a Half - they had to use Mack Trucks to transport them! :-)
Thanks for the info!
Beautiful Military piece .. great weathering tips & build .. Thanks for Sharing
Thanks Charles!
Another nice little model kit finished!, almost like you knew what you were doing. 😉 "once again you were right on target! " 😁
Almost! Thanks man!
A lot of well detailed parts in this kit...
I'm not normally into military kits, but you did an awesome job on this one, nice!
Thanks, you know I love any kit!
awomse build keep them coming
Thanks!
Really nice.
Thank you! Cheers!
ok, this kit is on my want list now! thanks for sharing this one. I am really looking forward to that PBY build you were talking about!
Hope you enjoy it!
I am a big fan of your work. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I like more the models of cars and motorcycles, but this model has been incredible. I have a lot to learn about weathering. Greetings from Barcelona.
Thank you very much!
Tamya had an 1/48 scale duce and half and scale U.S. army figures.
Right on!
Love it.
Thank you!
Great build. Great kit.
Thanks Sam!
Boom Boom Boom Boom 👍
Boom shakalaka!
Lol, man loved the music during paint!
Great build, very interesting model. This
is a nice change from cars. Like the car
builds better, but really dig it when you
do different builds & show process!
Thanks for the visit! I like any style kit!
Tamiya makes a 1/48 6x6 truck. Wouldn't have actually been used to pull the 8 inch howitzer, but I don't know that you have much of a choice in 1/48 scale.
An OUTSTANDING build!!.. All ready for warfare!!.. Keep up the great work Bud!!
😎 idea to scuff the tires!
Interesting subject build. Not my cup of tea, but you did a knockout job, Chris.
Thanks for watching Mark!
You do a great job on the models this channel is the best look forward to the builds in the future one's is the 69 gtx coming up I just started mine yesterday thanks.
The 69 will be up Saturday!
Nice job Chris! Keep it up. Stay Safe!
Thanks, you too!
Nice job on the small fine details too!
Chris, I know we ask you all the time, but what is the name of the song while you're painting? Another good build. Thanks to you, I'm back in the hobby.
The typical song that plays during his videos ... this one at 14:37 is called " Innocence " by " The 126ers " . Also " Delicate Attention" by Bertysolo. I had the Shazam app on my phone identify it.
its a great show ,i,am glad your back in to the hobby,
Numerous songs off the YT free music website at random.
But yeah, Shazam will narrow down specific ones for you during the video.
Very nice Chris, I love this build!!!
Glad you like it!
Another great build, I always learn something new from your videos.
Awesome, thank you!
This is incredible! how many models have you built? what do you do with them? do you have on sale? You're creating an incredible small world Chris. Thank you for sharing.
Let's go Shoot Some Cans n Bottles Chris 🤓🤓LOL, Another Great Episide Today Sir. Thanks For Sharing n God Bless All.
Thank you Gary!
awsome job paul
Who is Paul?
You should display it with the Godzilla and Gidorah kits!👍👍👍😸
LOL, yeah!
Looks great! Super good job as always!
Oh thank you!
😎 soldier figures with this kit..
I have 3 of them
good job! is it an old kit?
Thanks, yes, these are many decades old and being reissued.
Another great build considering the moulds are old, still the detail and next to nothing flash. The pby is it the catalina?👍😀
I think they said PBY-5A, the 1/104 scale one.
Had a look at Atlantis web site site it is the Catalina as I know it but in 1/104 size , the revell/airfix size is 1/72 , it is due for release at the end of May with new box art (spoiler) but I am not going to say anything. Look forward to build when it comes. How are you getting on with the p51 build?
Would you be interested in building me a AA gun from ww2? Scale model
Sorry, I don't do commissions, thanks for asking!
M5 high speed tractor for towing.
That would be cool!
I remember an Aurora boxing of this gun and the M5 tractor I saw in the store about 1977. Nice to see the gun get built and finished this well.
Sorry I can't buy it, my minimum parts count has to be 97..........
Oh noes!!!!!! LOL
Realistic US Army decals...
This is actually a repop of the old Aurora kit
Like I said, all of Atlantis' releases are vintage reissues. That's their thing, and it rocks.