1945 GB

G-J

Bish

Welcome aboard guys.

G-J, has that Mossie been started yet, I don't recall seeing it. If not, if you can get some progress pics in before the end of the month, then you can just carry on once the GB is closed.

Yes, it's been started.  There are pictures in the thread.  I have more to add.

My son has started playing travel hockey this year...I've spent more time in a hockey rink, and less at the bench than I expected.

Life has a habit of getting in the way of modelling like that doesn't it. As there are pics posted, then you don't have to rush to get it in before the end of the year. Look forward to seeing more of it, i'll have to go back and check to refresh my memory.

Roster updated as of 2325 hrs 12/04/14 Pacific Standard Time...

The M10 did not see much service in the PTO. TD Battalions were hardly needed there and the open top of all Tank Destroyers was a serious handicap there in fighting close in Japanese anti armor suicide units. The only two places I am aware of where TDs were used in the PTO, were in the Phillipines and on Okinawa.

My thinking is I could put the M 10 1 48 scale with the airplanes. It would probably work better in the Pacific than Europe. Some of the islands were hardly taken before U.S.planes were landing on them.

Bish, if you discount all the Tasca Shermans that Tamiya added to their 1/35 M4 line lately, I think their 1/48 line up is better, with wider coverage. As for me, I am leaning real hard towards a Dragon 1/35 M4A3 105mm HVSS that I have in the stash. I would be doing it as one from a 10th Army Tank Battalion at Okinawa.

Bish

Welcome aboard guys.

G-J, has that Mossie been started yet, I don't recall seeing it. If not, if you can get some progress pics in before the end of the month, then you can just carry on once the GB is closed.

Yes, it's been started.  There are pictures in the thread.  I have more to add.

My son has started playing travel hockey this year...I've spent more time in a hockey rink, and less at the bench than I expected.

I hope its fun to build as well LOL Actually there is a guy on you tube that shows the models he does. He did this kit. So I got a preview of it. He goes by qdc

https://www.youtube.com/user/qdc748a

Here is the one on the Tank Destroyer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y11H0nF9dN0&list=UUkdz1_GxM_eoWX6Srl5oRnQ

I had not realised Tamiya had done an M-10. Should be fun to watch.

Hi guys,

I'm going to do Tamiya's 1 48 scale M-10 Tank Destroyer

Thanks

Did you like them and were they any good? I have read that they have some real good detail and great parts with little flash.

Doug

I would venture that the ARII kit is 1970s/1980s vintage vs. 1950s vintage for the Revell kit. I used some of ARIIs carrier aircraft back then, but have not built any of their kits beyond that.

Has anyone built an Arri model? Scale Hobbyist has one in 1/600 scale of the Missouri. Just wondering if I should get it for this build? Or I could go to Hobby Lobby and get another 1/535 Revell again but they are not much on detail. The radar dome is very lacking as are other parts.

Doug

Welcome aboard guys.

G-J, has that Mossie been started yet, I don't recall seeing it. If not, if you can get some progress pics in before the end of the month, then you can just carry on once the GB is closed.

Definitely in.

But, crap, that means I still have to finish up the '44 build.

Either way, I'm going to build something from Operation Bodenplatte; though I'm not sure what yet.  I've never built a P-51, so I might go that route.  Possibly another Jug.  Of course, I could go all crazy and try a non-USAAF plane....

I might have to join this one. I'm not sure what I'm going to build though...

Okay Bish, Stik

Pencil me in for the M10 Tank Destroyer in 1 48 scale by Tamiya

Ok, really looking forward to seeing that.

Yes sir, Italeri 1/35

Nice one Josiah, the Italeri 1/35th correct?

the DUKW it is!

Some interesting subjects, great to have some ships on board again, look forward to those.

Stik, heres my selection. I think I'll add some AM PE too. Thanks, Terry

My HobbyBoss F6F Mk II RAF is in 1/48 and I haven't decided if I'll do any AM or not. I need to look into that more.

OK guys, the roster is updated. Please include you kits' scale and maker on your subject choices for those of us who are curious. Anybody who I missed send me a message. This GB is gaining strength very nicely!

Bish and Stik,

Never mind about the Corsair. I have a Hobbyboss F6 Mk II RAF in 1945 to build. I'll use that and jump in on this build without a crossover. Thanks guys.

Bish, Stik I'd like to add a Fletcher Class Destroyer DD-445 by Tamiya in 1:350. I haven't done a ship in a while and I've been waiting for the right time to build her. Thanks, Terry

Boy this thing is gaining strength rapidly... Some great subject choices too!!!

Josiah I would like to see the DUKW myself. There always seems to be a bunch of aircraft. It's always nice to see something different. Just my two cents worth.

Figures, You guys reminded me of the Russian Tank I want to build, No, thats not included in the couple of things I want to do Arrggghhh

I'm already planning on the Aces GB with Robert Johnson P 47 and Egon Mayer FW 190 I'm the Host

Don't Pencil this in yet, but I'm leaning towards the M-10 Tank Destroyer at the Remagen Bridge where my Uncle won a Silver Star. Thats probably what I'll do as I've been wanting to do it.

On that note; there is a Bridge at Remagen reinactment in Tidioute, PA. And it turns out that I live about an hours drive away from it. I wasn't able to go this year, but, I will definitely be going next year.

I'm also thinking of the Ford Jeep and trailer by Bronco Models at a check point between East & West Berlin. But it could actually wait until 1946 or even 47

Bish,

I have a Feb 1945 Corsair I will be building for the USMC GB. I haven't started yet and most likely won't until after the new year. Does this fit you requirements? I would love to join this build.