Panzer III and Its Variants GB

Been a few days from last post, just got out of he shower with my sprues.  They should be good until we start ....maybe

But, you need opposable thumbs for that!

MAJ Mike

PANZERWAFFE:

After your three drinks take a long shower with all of your sprues.  It helps...a little... maybe

 

So THAT'S what the "serious builders" mean by "washing the kit parts prior to painting."  That's a little kinky even for me.

Just the "fiddly parts".

Dupes-  Its printed in both Japanese and English. However not all information was printed in English!  I would say about 75% contains English especially for all drawings, graphics, and pictures which is more improtant to me.  For the Japanese only part, I think it covers brief history of each models which I don't mind because that kind of information is readily available on internet or other reference books I have. 

I don't understand this... why they didn't just go ahead and include English for the entire book.  Maybe they are still angry that we won the war...

Mike T- Welcome aboard!  This is going to be fun!  Now we will see two Ausf E built for this GB and it will be interesting to see how your build comes out with 50mm gun. 

I have a 1/35 Dragon DML Pz III E in my stash that I was planning to do as one converted up to a 50mm gun and used by the 5th Lt. div. prior to be being renamed as the 21st Pz  Div. The photo is in a book on the 21st Pz Div. which I can post latter.

Mike T.

Never seen one of the Achtung Panzer books before...is it all in Japanese?

It was a GREAT DAY yesterday.  Just because my copy of...

has arrived along with FSM July issue in the mail.  You can see why I really like this reference book... this is for discussion purpose only to give you better idea what I should do with my Pz III Ausf E.

Only 30 days left for this GB to kick off...

Buddy, drink another three Sam Adams Boston Lagers after the long shower... remember they come in a pack of six. 

Hang in there buddy... good to have you back Chazzer!

PANZERWAFFE

After your three drinks take a long shower with all of your sprues.  It helps...a little... maybe

So THAT'S what the "serious builders" mean by "washing the kit parts prior to painting."  That's a little kinky even for me.

After your three drinks take a long shower with all of your sprues.  It helps...a little... maybe

Chazzer

My name is err......Bill, no John, yea John Smith and I'm a modeling addict. My last fix was 20 minutes ago and involved FULL petting and fondling. I'm trying to quit until July 1st. I joined this "support group" to give me strength to curb the need to "fondle". My wife is away for a week and I'm at great risk.

I NEED HELP

Its okay.  We're here for you.  Wash your hands, drink three Sam Adams Boston Lagers and post to this thread in the morning.

My name is err......Bill, no John, yea John Smith and I'm a modeling addict. My last fix was 20 minutes ago and involved FULL petting and fondling. I'm trying to quit until July 1st. I joined this "support group" to give me strength to curb the need to "fondle". My wife is away for a week and I'm at great risk.

I NEED HELP

Greg, of course eBay knows about this GB so they jacked up the prices on all Pz III kits... they are so evil!

Rob, only 34 more days to go... can't wait either!  Almost done with my Chaffee and I hope to finish my Pz IV by July 1st.  Feeling the pressure...  and I am loving it!

Havent been over to Ebay to notice but it would not surprise me

My PZ III and Variants book arrived.  Scanning through looks to be a good one.  Will read tonight but looks as if goes into detail on all of the PZ III family

Is it time to start yet

                         Noticed a fluctuation in both the number of kits and a rise in price on E-Bay for panzer III's and variants,anyone else or is it just me?

                                                      Greg"Detailfreak"Rowley

satch ip- I am glad you got the Pz III fever too.   I am afraid the waiting is driving some of us crazy already... I wonder where in the world Ben (Hinksy) is.  Hope he didn't jump off the Tower of London? 

Rob- I knew I could count on you to keep those ladies away next time we come to Miami Beach!  

I almost ordered one of books from Spielberger but it was suggested that I get Achtung Panzer instead.  You can see why... I am going to post a snapshot of the page from my Pz IV Achtung Panzer for discussion purpose only.  There's 4-6 pages of details like shown below for every variant from Ausf A to Ausf J....

I found it very helpful during my current build Panzer IV Ausf H for the Ostfront GB so I told myself that I must collect all seven books if possible. 

ANDY - Man wish you made that post a day earlier, was looking for a good ref. book.  I ordered "Panzer III & its Variants" by Waiter Spielberger.  It should be here by the end of the week.

Guess I'e been building for around 3 years now.  My old K was, I believe, my 5th build.  It was somewhere around there so it was built at the end of my first year of building or the begining of the second?  About 2 years ago.

Feel kind-of bad for you and since I like you: The next time you go to Miami I'll go with you and keep those bothersome topless ladies away from you.  Sometimes one has to make sacrifices for there friends.

Def, the F is still first up.  I was perusing the Dragon site and this GB has give me Pz III fever!  Just came back from the Dallas IPMS show with a new Pz IV E DAK and a BoB King Tiger.  Got them for under $20 each.  Also two Jugs, a Corsair, and a Wildcat.  My personal contribution to wealth redistribution!

Satch

Chazzer:  The nice thing about getting references for a build is that they remain useful in the future.  Have a good one.

  Mike, the reference book is German Tanks of World War Two in Action written by George Forty. Brand new for $12.00! It's a bit older, dated 1987. I got it on clearance, Its FULL of in-action Pict's and info.

I guess I could read it before foreplay? LOL

Chaz

armor86- Great work on your Pz III Ausf F!   Looking forward to your WIP on Ausf J Initial after July 1st.

Rob- Loved your old Ausf K!  It would be fun to see how your second K comes out.  How long ago did you build the old K?  Thanks buddy, it is great to be home!  Had enough of topless ladies at Miami Beach.  No kidding...

Chazzer-  Nice stash!!!  Know the feeling... I love it when UPS or Fed Ex delivers the packages.  Expecting two packages within a week and of course my wife knows. 

Guys- I think it is great posting old Pz III or StuG III builds to keep the excitement going! 

You have to  my wife!  I brought three Achtung Panzer books yesterday.. early birthday gift.  I think those books are one of best reference books out there!  There are seven books for this series and I am about to have five of them so far...   EvilBay is GREAT! 

Thanks guys.

Think will try to make a M.  I have an extra Pz III turret so I'm thinking should not be to difficult.  If I understand correctly there are no real differences in the K, M hull except some extra vision ports on the right side.  Those can easily be filled in.  Still have to research and decide.

CHAZZER - Thats great news, nothing like delivery day!  With the extras you got should make a real nice build.

Chazzer: Glad to see that the "Brown Truck of Happiness" brought you your styrene fix.  Looks like a good reference book too.

Looks pretty good ... weathering and paint real good ... are you wanting to build a M or L ? I have a older DML 9015 (Ausf. M/N) on the shelf ... purchased after market Schurzen ... looking through Achtung Pz the K has a IV turret ... good luck.

  Guys, The Brown truck crapped out a package.

soon, for now...foreplay?

Scott

Great looking build.  I especially like the subtle, not over-done weathering.  Some guys are so good at it that they go way overboard (IMAO).  What a jewel of a model!

ARMOR86 - Those are some sweet looking builds.  The color and weathering on that Pz IV is very nice.

Really looking forward to building my Stug but in the meantime trying to figure out converting a Pz III Ausf K into an Ausf M.  Posted this question in the Armor section and with what Wild Bill had said I have ruled out converting to an L.  If all else fails will leave it as an Ausf K.  I have already built a K, it was among some of my early builds so if I was to make another K it would just be an improvement.  Here's a shot of my old Ausf K. 

As you can see there are many improvements needed on this one.  Maybe thats one of the things will do while waiting for this GB to kick off.

ANDY - How rude of me good to have you back and glad your trip was a good one

Completed project Panzer IV Ausf. F1 - kit old DML Imperial series (9044) with lots of modifications / add detail for fun ... about 6 months work ... 

Oh!

I sign up for pz III Ausf. J initial - short barrel 5 cm L42 version ... just posting my current project which just happens to be a panzer III Ausf. G - painting up in some form of DAK vehicle when its completed ...