LtGray

Aaahhhh............ well, I guess I did ask for that. Yeah, I'd probably wonder what was wrong if Mike hadn't responded. I guess SOME of us never learn........ Jeff

Hello Greg, Mark is right, that is an M110A2. Well, it MIGHT be an M110A1. I've been told they exist but I've never seen one myself. The difference? If I remember correctly, the A1 was factory built as you see here while the A2 was a rebuild of an M110 to "upgrade" it to A1 standards. I believe all National Guard units got A2 models. I know our unit did. Based on your bio location and the surrounds of the picture I'd think this was at Camp Blanding or maybe a "monument" at a Guard Armory, right? Again, I think Mark is correct as I'm not aware of any in 1/48 and Italeri did both the M110 (short barrel - Vietnam time frame) and the M110A2. They ALSO did the M107 which is this basic chassis with a 175mm Gun on it. The difference? The barrel is MUCH longer. Verlinden at one point did a resin conversion to make the M110 into an M110A2. Can't comment on the quality of the Verlinden. The Italeri is not bad but, just based on the pictures you have here, you'll be able to see very limited detail in included in the kit. Jeff

Hello Gil! Thank you very much for the welcome. We've met before but you may not remember. You were rather busy at Warner Robins early last month but it was when I was at my first Nationals in Columbus you allowed me to "learn" judging with you. There were four of us; you, a member whom I can't remember, my friend Mike Moore, and me. Oops. Sorry! Didn't mean to frighten you away! (Just kidding - that was for Mike's benefit) Thank you also for your encouragement. I do plan on getting some kits done and I hope the forum(s) will be a big "push" in the right direction. Jeff

Gentlemen, (This term is NOT meant as an offense!) Thank you very much for your encouragement. Hopefully, I will be able to "add" whatever contribution I may to this site. Yes, I gather that "we" all are more "collectors" than "builders" but then, I've also been told that that is part of this hobby so......... we'll all enjoy together. Thanks again. Jeff

Hello, My name is Jeff Mattheiss and I've been a member on and off since the early '80's. I'm 47 years old, been married for 17 years, and have two wonderful girls ages 11 and 5. What do I model? Well, to hear my club member friends put it, "nothing". I'm sort of a "collector" and haven't finished much over the years. I like all models in general with specifics in 1930's cars, muscle cars, WWII ships, anything WWII, any post war jets, etc. I've heard that's called "eclectic" but I think it's rather "indecisive". Oh, well. Actually, my major passion is military history with modelling following after. I also dabble in wargamming - board and computer type, not figures. I am secretary of our club (Chattanooga Scale Modelers). I also retired from the TN Army National Guard at age 39 with 22 years service. I usually am good for my 2 cents worth but on occasion end up getting change! I hope to learn from interaction on this site and forum and maybe I can help out and contribute as well. Thank you for your time and patience. "LtGray"