ACE Diana 1/72 Scale Artillery GB - THE BUILD

Hi everyone. My thanks go to Markus and Joachim for organising this GB. Special thanks also to Glen at Halidon for buying this kit that I chose. The links for all these guys channels are below so please check them out.
Joachim's channel:
/ @joramamodellbau3987
Markus channel:
/ scalebenchplasticmodels
Halidon
/ halidondioramas

[@smokymountainmodeler3054]

When it comes to making a silk purse from a sow's ear, you're the man for the job. 🍻

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Thats kind of you to say. If was a toughie and I'm glad its finished. Speak soon my friend and happy modelling

[@joramamodellbau3987]

Your experience with this ACE kit is consistent with my experience with other ACE models. The company often has rare models, but the kit quality is very labor intensive and aftermarket parts are very welcome. Given the source material, you still got a lot out of the kit. Presumably, the Diana has seldom looked as good as it did after you edited it. So it was a time-consuming task, but it was worth it. Greetings, Joachim

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Hi Joachim. Those are very kind and encouraging comments. Many thanks my friend. Speak soon and happy modelling

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Steve, great video. I've built a few kits like that. It's a real challenge to get them to look nice. There are a lot of unique vehicles that the major model companies just don't do, that are only available in kits like this. Thanks for sharing. Jeff

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Hi Jeff. I was surprised this was the only company that made this vehicle in 1/72. Its a great vehicle which would appeal too many if made by a decent company. Many thanks for looking in and commenting

[@andrewshawmodels8610]

Well persevered Steve! I have no doubt it will look great when you're done. I think this is as near to one as I'm ever going to get! 😁Cheers. 👍

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Thats kind of you to say Andrew. It looks okay from afar. Its when you look close up you see how bad it is. I will post the final reveal this weekend. Many thanks for looking in and commenting

[@GregReilly135ScaleModels]

Something certainly a bit different . Even though its a dog of a kit your doing a fine job Steve will look forward to the painting

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Cheers Greg. The uniqueness of the model attracted me to this kit. I should have known better! LOL. Thanks for looking in and commenting. Happy modelling my friend

[@stevieRay3211]

Wow, and I complain about the small size of 1/35 scale pieces. My full respect for taming these wee 1/72 models. Good job Steve.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Hi Tomas. Thats very kind of you to say. I'm working on a 1/35 model and its a nice change to the smaller stuff. Happy modelling my friend

[@vicsminiatures7949]

Wonderful progress Steve. This is going to look excellent.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Many thanks Vic. I appreciate you looking in and your continued support

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

That's looking great Steve despite all its problems!

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Many thanks Shawn. I appreciate your support on this build. Speak soon my friend

[@anyblunder6782]

That’s what you call; “Turning a pig’s ear into a silk purse”. Been there, done that. I know how it feels. All things considered I still think you have a rather interesting looking kit there for the GB. Takes a bit of work (understatement of the year) but then you really got something. Cheers, Any.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Hi Any. It was indeed a toughie and I appreciate your comment about it turning out okay. It was an interesting vehicle which was the initial appeal. I may well do the 1/35 version further down the line. Many thanks for your comments

[@anyblunder6782]

@@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite I only do 1/72 scale just like Joachim. You have a better selection of everything in the larger scale. I’ll be interested to see your larger version of this vehicle.

[@jimrafe3109]

Hi Steve. Oh dear that looks a nightmare of a kit. Only your skills and patience have got it to a stage ready for paint. It will be very interesting to see how your painting and weathering lifts this to an acceptable level. I won't be buying this kit anytime soon!

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Hi Jim. It sucked me dry of all my mojo. I have just finished painting the model and I cut many corners just to get it done. I will post the final video next weekend. I need to send it to JR to put it in a base of 10ft mud! LOL

[@tomatoes3]

Nor me Jim, regards John.

[@OzzysScaleModelerSecret]

Nice build Steve :) Cool looking vehicle . Have a nice evening . Stay safe and well buddy :)

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Cheers Ozzy. I appreciate you looking in and commenting. Happy modelling my friend

[@jaredbmodels]

If you can work your magic on that kit.. I don’t think there is any thing you can’t build!! Model On my friend ✌️

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

That made me chuckle Jared. Many thanks my friend. That is kind of you to say. Take care and we will speak soon

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Cudos to you Steve! You've managed to complete the assembly of this nightmarish kit! Wow, it is pretty bad! Anyway I am sure that you are going to do it justice when you paint it. Thanks for sharing, take care and keep up the good work my friend.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Hi George. Many thanks for your kind words. It was certainly a pig of a build. I will post the final video this weekend.

[@davidchin350]

Wow sounds like a quality kit😉. Oval wheels and misaligned parts.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

It doesn't get any better than this one David! LOL It is what it is but I certainly wont be buying an ACE kit again. Take care my friend and speak soon

[@smoothbrush4722]

Good luck with the assembly 👍

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Many thanks for looking in and commenting Lucian. Speak soon my friend

[@iainaitken8966]

Well done for persevering with the build, I'm sure it will look great in the end though.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

If it wasn't for the GB Iain I probably would have binned it LOL Thanks for looking in and commenting

[@iainaitken8966]

@@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite Wouldn't have blaimed you if you did.

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Nice done from hard kit. Overall interesting thing. ;) All the best for You! ;)

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Many thanks for your comments. I appreciate your continued support. Speak soon my friend

[@gavinbooth]

Steve my old marra i confess you have not sold this kit to me i don't know why 🤭but i know your the man for the job ! Regards Gav.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Really Gav!??? I thought you would have ordered up a dozen by now LOL Thanks for your continued support. Speak soon my friend

[@ramblers69]

Nice work Steve, :)

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Cheers Tom. I appreciate you looking in

[@tomatoes3]

Lookinh fwd to this Steve, and the way prices are going I might indeed have to change to 1/72 ! but not this !

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Hi JR. You may have trouble with your eyesight on the small stuff. You can pick kits up for a £5 to see how you get on. Thanks for looking in. Speak soon

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Awesome tips on how to do the parts off the tree . I like the kit . So far it looks great . It amazes me that with all the heavy steel , they never covered the front tires with anything . And were those tires solid hard rubber or air filled ? Very cool .

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Hi Mike. They were air filled but the tyres were heavy duty ones. Judging by the spare they must have had punctures in the desert. Thanks for looking in and commenting

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

@@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite Awesome .

[@scalemodelinc.6077]

Damn, well you are doing a fine job working with a problematic kit with lots of issues! 👊😀👍

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

That's kind of you to say. I have just finished the build and I am glad to see the back of it LOL. Thanks for looking in and your continued support

[@hillbillymodeling]

Those Eastern European kits are really bad, I've built a few like Roden, Zvezda, MikroMir, Ark, all with the same issues, poor molds and bad fit. But, most are buildable, except the one you just did! I would have canned that one I think, it's amazing that you managed as much as you have. Looking forward to seeing some of that magic! Happy Modeling!!

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Hi Hillbilly. I refuse to build Roden any more because they are so bad. I dont mind a challenge but some kits are beyond help. Thanks for looking in and happy modelling

[@hillbillymodeling]

@@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite Couldn't agree with you more Steve, I've only built 2 Roden kits, and that's all I'll ever build, LOL. My first was the Holt tractor, great subject, worst ever kit! Model on my friend!!

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

If you have a look in my magazine/miscellaneous section I did the Holt there. What a nightmare kit that was. Took a lot of work to get that one finished. Speak soon my friend

[@sayeager5559]

Nothing worse than opening a kit to find all the sprues misaligned by .5mm or so.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

It was certainly a downer and it didn't get any better! LOL. Thanks for looking in and commenting