Tamiya 1/35 US Self Propelled Howitzer M109A6 Paladin Iraq 37026 Model Kit Build Review

[@randyhelsel9438]

My son served as the gunner on one of these in the 3rd Infantry during Desert Storm. I had the pleasure of seeing one close up. This, my friend, is a really great reproduction. Thanks!

[@hpiguy]

Very cool!

[@vertx706]

I respect you sir, for raising such a son.

[@bobastu]

All I can say is "WOW!!!" My dad was a mountain howitzer guy in the Guard. I think I am going to build this in honor of him. Mixing the "old" with the "new" to get a combination of my time in service with what he did while he served. Thank you.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@張㨗欽]

Can you tell me what is mountain howitzer ?Infantry gun?

[@bobastu]

@@張㨗欽 yes. A mountain howitzer is a piece of mobile projectile launcher, used by soldiers, to shoot a projectile into the air and hit targets on the other side of a mountain or other obstruction. It is a very large mortar. My dad was a tank driver and mountain howitzer operator.

[@張㨗欽]

@@bobastu Yes, I see. Thank you very much.

[@johnhoffmann2311]

I have the same model I'm in the process of building.My son is in the army attach as part of the crew of the same Paladin.Even the unit numbers and so on vary nearly match.He is the reason I'm building this kit.It is a nice kit,first Tamiya I have ever worked on.Thanx for sharing!

[@Sarge-1972]

Tracks seem like a pain in the butt ?

[@2000spqr]

I saw those beast's in action...AWESOME POWER!! you got the "Gypsy Baggage" very realistic and correct in the storage areas of the Paladin. The Hull color is spot-on! Just one thing.. the troops need to be wearing the goggles or sunglasses, and they need to be wearing gloves. Wonderful build sir!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the info and nice words!

[@oldArmyVet]

Its not a tank, its a howitzer. Very nice kit! Thanks for the view.

[@oldArmyVet]

I served 6 years on a 109 howitzer. Looking for one to put together. Think ill go with this kit

[@chuckcribbs3398]

How about some closeups in the future??

[@Marauder623]

That panel accent technique is efficient, it is looking great as well.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you think so!

[@wildsau1965]

i built this a few years ago and enjoyed it . i remember when i was at fort Sill going throu my 45D schooling and seeing this beauty when it was the X3( still in experiment ). the front part that holds the barrel is called a travel lock

[@hpiguy]

This particular kit is newer, but the base Italeri kit it's based on has been around for a long time and is a great kit.

[@wildsau1965]

especially if you were in a artillery unit while serving ...King Of Battle .....great video and nice job

[@erenjaeger6204]

I'm in a Paladin Battery in the National Guard. M109A6s are badass

[@neilkennedy5041]

Hello sir I have just turned to kit building after 50 years out as means to calm my anxiety and borderline depression and I have to say it’s working well. As is my nature I have purchased hundreds of pounds of paint and tools set up a station in my study and obtained a few kits etc with dioramas in mind. Was part of the way through one kit when I stumbled upon your review/build of the Paladin which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have now ordered this kit and it will be my next project. Thank you for being concise and to the point without the waffle that goes with a lot of these reviews. Enjoyed it immensely. Any tips for a returning model fanatic. NeilK

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a nice comment!

[@retroelectro1190]

You and I both. Looks fun... can't wait.

[@Red-Yoshi-Gaming]

Im building this modle and i cant find the A10A piece to keep the main wheel with the teeth (forgot whats its called)

[@randyanderson6110]

I'm going to guess that you painted the vehicle first and then followed with the wash, correct? Also, can I do the water based wash over enamel?

[@hpiguy]

Yes, and yes.

[@oldArmyVet]

Stoage support thing for the barrel is a travel lock

[@johnnybaughman7593]

I was driving this when I was 17 in 1980 at Fort Sill Oklahoma

[@soonermodels1173]

I see and hear these here at Ft Sill Oklahoma....i served on earlier 109's back in 1982

[@hpiguy]

Nice!

[@sirccx3]

What was that ratio for the black wash.

[@retroelectro1190]

I'm currently building the same kit. Great fun... good job btw!

[@dansmodelworx]

Italeri and Tamiya teaming up! When I was growing up they were the number 1 and 2 in the 1/35 scale biz. As Peter Vinkman (Bill Murray) would say, dogs and cats living together! Cool review. (Yeah I know these companies have cooperated with other companies before)

[@hpiguy]

Yeah, the best of both worlds. Co-ops are great when they come off this good.

[@m3528i]

As a 13F I called fire for these tremendous weapons for 1/41 FA at Ft. Stewart Ga. 1994-1996. This model will complete my shelf of vehicles of my gulf service. I couldn't find this kit under $65 since COVID :(

[@hpiguy]

Yeah it's out of production again so will be more expensive to get. It will be reissued again, some time.

[@Derz13b]

Hell yeah I was at 1-9 FA at fort stewart on the m109a6!

[@m3528i]

@@Derz13b First to Fight!

[@jkoeberli]

why is there an overhang on the hatch? looks like it is too big.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

I like this, I’m gonna have to get me a few of these, just because the National Guard unit I was in here in Lex Ky, had the same Howitzers! Of course I wasn’t in any of the gun batteries, I was a mechanic in Service Battery Battalion Maint., and worked on a many of these! Looking good Chris man!! I was in 2nd/138th FA..( 11 years) . Only thing is I wish they came with the Pack in them. ( that’s the engine & trans together) . Another thing too, the ones we had were earlier versions of the M109, actually Korea surplus! Most Guard Units always got hand me downs, at least back when I was in ( 76-87)

[@hpiguy]

Good info, thanks!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

hpiguys Workshop - yes sir YW Chris!

[@shuhratkessikbayev8886]

Avengers Infinity War is the greatest crossover in history Tamiya and Italeri: Hold our models

[@hpiguy]

LOL

[@claytonmcclain182]

Thank you very much. I've been wanting to buy and build the Panzerwerfer 42 Tamiya / italeri mated together kit, but I've been to iffy about it. I Don't like italeri plastic and wondered if Tamiya took over the molds too. Sad Italiani plastic has weak detail and is just to soft to me. After years of sanding parts completely away with just two passes did it for me. Great review and build.

[@hpiguy]

This one has crisp details as far as I'm concerned. A very nice kit, a very pleasing and stress free assembly.

[@mikebreazeale2563]

Very nice Chris! I like it. Your weathering looks great. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Great kit. I think I will probably get this one as well. Happy modeling...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mike, happy modeling to you!

[@charliebowman785]

Absolutely stunning.

[@artsmodelstation9396]

What color u use ?

[@oldArmyVet]

Most of that stuff like tools and cans we never had on the outside we had that stuff in the fasv

[@jsidaho1957]

That looks killer, Chris! Awesome model and thanks for building such a variety of kits to view! Did the tracks require any special treatment to get the paint to stick? My experience from years past with Italeri vinyl has been less than successful lol.

[@hpiguy]

Nah, just prime the tracks and you are good to go.

[@EduardoMartinez-hx9yu]

is it, xf 55 deck tan or xf 59 desert yellow ,

[@MrBMBuilder]

Nice I am building this right now as I have had it for years. If you can afford it now the AFV Paladin kit is the way to go. Nice Vid!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@alj644]

the AFV paladin is very well detailed ! a great kit!!

[@Sarge-1972]

Just picked this kit up !

[@JohnJohnson-qg2ub]

That is really great looking machine Chirs, it doesn't matter u build everything right... so is a air gun agood investment?

[@hpiguy]

An airbrush and compressor can be very handy for all types of model tasks.

[@todwarrington9494]

Nice, some day I will attempt a tank. I’m foolin with cars for now, tryin to get better.

[@hpiguy]

You can do it!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Really sweet build Chris, would you maybe do a how to video on the "Spray-wash"?

[@hpiguy]

Yes, I can do that the next time I use that technique.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Cool, thank you!

[@johnphillips2419]

for sale?

[@gianbenjamin4178]

So guys what color should I use for my M1a1 desert tan? Or light sand?

[@hpiguy]

Any of those colors will work. The shades vary so much in the field and with fading that just being close is what matters.

[@gianbenjamin4178]

@@hpiguy oh ok thank you!!!!

[@EduardoMartinez-hx9yu]

what paints did you use to paint the tank.

[@hpiguy]

All colors are covered in the video. Base tan was a Rustoleum Camo paint, in Khaki.

[@orange3D]

interesting technique on the airbrushed wash, gotta try it! lovely looking model too :)

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@yolohobby9125]

Very good work👍👍👍

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I love the optimism, "when you get your's." You know our addiction! lol

[@hpiguy]

Haha, you know it!

[@oldArmyVet]

Fabulous job!!!

[@milky55way2012]

Where's the dust? Hehe just kidding nice job! Only thing missing is the non-slip texture on the hull/turret. I thought they were included as decals? I musta missed something.....glad it all came together well for ya. I remember the original Italieri kit, the hull halves didn't line up properly, warped parts.

[@hpiguy]

Minimal decals, just the ones I showed.

[@EduardoMartinez-hx9yu]

Awesome tank , great paintjob.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@DarthRemey]

Great review and another fantastic build. Awesome

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@gaustadtpanzer3606]

Could you please make a video on the wash you were talking about? You know with the windshield fluid stuff. Sounds like a great idea, I want to try it and would love to see how you do it!

[@hpiguy]

Yes, next time I use it, for sure.

[@militarymodellerpaul5932]

Great build, love what have done with this kit.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Paul!

[@MsixtyA3]

Wow! Outstanding job! Thanks for showing us.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@roydarwin8822]

I have this kit,now I get ready to build it , thanks for info .

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@larrybrown1824]

Travel lock, sir. It's a travel lock. :-) Thanks for the review.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@maxclickenhof1049]

Please please please DON"T call it a "Tank"...it is not a tank. It is a SPG/H ( Self Propelled Gun/ Howitzer ) bar that a very good video

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Max!

[@TheGameCamer360]

No need to be so anal about it.

[@ToddHLHG]

Great job on this build my friend!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Todd!

[@rkmoss04]

Your "stowage device" is the travel lock

[@hpiguy]

Yes, dozens have reminded me over the years. Sometimes humans just can't place a word. Thanks!

[@alj644]

well done mate...a great built and paint job

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Al!

[@ゆき-x7c2x]

かっこいい！ Very cool!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@madshagg1]

great kit....definitely on my list lol.....great job....looks very,very nice.....

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Drew!

[@jamiesowell]

Great work as always

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Jamie :)

[@LodniKranazon]

Awesome job!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@charlespalavros5908]

Nice Kit & Build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@scalemodelstudio7152]

very nice work

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@lappin6482]

what a beast!!!

[@alexanderleslie3899]

Very nice

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@schweinhund227]

Nice work

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@russellmackay3359]

I want this thing to turn it into the Grizzly howitzer used by the Canadian Army. Anyone who can help or has done it please comment below.

[@soonermodels1173]

i used to fire these things!

[@hpiguy]

On the way!

[@Artillerygod85]

Red Legs!!!

[@andrewbowen9214]

I will pay you to assemble and mail one to me.

[@stoves92]

Finished this kit today. Real nice kit. Here is mine. Nothing special as I am not an expert/professional modeller. intscalemodeller.com/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=27155