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A group build dedicated to those intricate subassemblies that reviews always refer to as "practically a kit in itself".
Think of it as a nice break from those long, involved builds, and also as something of a reference for all of us trying to get a better feel for X kit or Y aftermarket set.
Eligible entries are somewhat along an "I'll know it when I see it" basis, but definitely include the following:
This group build will run from March 2011 - February 2012, more or less. The plan is to keep it exceedingly casual, have fun, and share those bits that separate one kit from another!
On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2
On Deck: 1/350 HMS Dreadnought
Blog/Completed Builds: doogsmodels.com
Build Roster...
DoogsATX
1/35 Tasca M2 Browning
Julez72
1/48 Vector R2800c (x2)
personman906
1/35 Academy H-60 Engine, Control Set, MH-60G Rescue Hoist
ruddratt
1/32 Geared Hispano-Suiza/Woseley engine
Stage_Left
1/35 Hobby Boss AAVR-7A1 recovery vehicle
To kick things off...here's the Tasca M2 Browning.
I found the .50 cal included with the AFV Club Achilles somewhat wanting, and decided to punch it up with one of these.
The "kit" actually contains four sprues - enough for two guns and mounts - but I only the need one this time around.
On the sprues, the detail look fantastic. Check out the ammo belt!
My favorite detail is the way the main gun is molded/attached. If you check out the above pics, it looks like it's part of the sprue tree, but viola, it just pops off! It's not actually attached to anything. The cooling jacket just slides over a piece of sprue and that's it.
Doogs, sign me up with a pair of Vector R2800c engines in 1/48, i'll have to modify the Vector engines to make them appear as R3350s
Julez72 Doogs, sign me up with a pair of Vector R2800c engines in 1/48, i'll have to modify the Vector engines to make them appear as R3350s
Sweet! I've got one Vector in the stash (for Monogram's OS2U), but I've never built one up, so I'll be watching with interest.
Assuming these bad boys are intended for a B-29?
Doogs, you can count me in on this one. I'll be building a 1/32 Geared Hispano-Suiza / Wolseley engine with a ton of scratchbuilt goodies added to it!
Mike
"We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."
Doogs-
For the roster, I'll be doing the crane from Hobby Boss' 1/35 AAVR-7A1 recovery vehicle.
You're right, your Ma Deuce looks like a little gem.....
DoogsATX Assuming these bad boys are intended for a B-29?
Yeah they sure are, a company called Engines and things do make Resin R3350's but the quality IMO is just not in the same league as Vector, Aires ect.....the R2880c series is a very close match, i will have to modify the hub and maybe shorten the cylinders a little....
Mike, looking forward to seeing a detailed build up of your engine, the one you did for the Pfalz was outstanding.....
Thanks Jules! Here's a shot of the parts. Not quite as many as the Pfalz engine, but it should be a fun project....
Only 17 kit parts, but there'll be some scratchbuilding involved as well.
I'm just as pumped to see how you modify those R2800's.
Roster's been updated!
Hmmm, I've got to come up with something to add here - will keep popping in as Ideas come to me!
On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister
Doogs, I think you may have missed a few entries. They were posted on the 'feeler' thread you started.
Been some tumbleweeds around the forums lately....
Julez72 Been some tumbleweeds around the forums lately....
Indeed there have - I know I've been dealing with a sick kid, work being crazy, that sort of thing.
Got the M2 all assembled last night though! Didn't snap any pics last night, but will be sure to get some today. It's a sweet little build. Only qualm was a slightly loose barrel/body connection that made alignment a nightmare.
Assembly complete...
Looks awesome Doogs. those mouldings look superb...
I'll put in some sub-assemblies from Academy's 1/35 H-60 series: an engine, a full control set, and the old MH-60G rescue hoist.
In Soviet Russia, MODEL BUILD YOU!
Still Building: Dragon 1/144 HH-60H
Ready for First Coat: Academy 1/35 MH-60G, Tamiya 1/35 Chieftain Mk5, Trumpeter 1/35 KSK Commandos
Finishing Touches: Revell 1/35 PzH-2000, Dragon 1/144 SH-60F, Revell 1/48 F-15E
The Tasca M2 more or less complete. Still have a touch of weathering to do, but that's waiting until the rest of the Achilles gets it, too.
Overall, this is a sweet little kit and a worthwhile addition to any allied armor that packed the Ma Deuce.
Doogs, man that looks convincingly real, well done hey i'm going to ask to change my entry, the 29 is put on the backburner until NMFIII kicks off
so i'd like to change to Verlindens 1/48 Packard Merlin which is going in my current Hasegawa P-51 build...
Hi Doogs, I'm adding the Aires engines set to my upcoming Dornier 335A for the Way Too Many Props build. I'd like to include the build for these in this GB
With 54 resin casting blocks and 50 PE pieces I've got my work cut out for me.
Cheers
On the bench: A-4F 1/32 Hasegawa
Just deployed: F6F-5N Hellcat Nightfighter 1/48 Eduard
Up next: A6-E Intruder 1/48 Revell
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