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ARMOR - Small AFV Group Build, all scales done

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 5, 2004 1:07 PM
Keep on keeping on Greg! Looks great so far!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 4, 2004 7:55 PM
well, still not sure if it qualifies as a small AFV, but there were no complaints so here are my progress pics

The overview of my work space:


the bottom of the vehicle:


I love this kit!Big Smile [:D] very detailed, goes togather good, lots of detail, and of alot of options to make it personal.

And now some questions about the 8-rad:
1. what does the interior look like? i have the side doors open and i would like somthing on the inside.
2. were they camoflaged like the 251s in normany/cean? (tan with green and brown lines, also need to know the paint colors)
3. were they in normany/cean?
4. i'm probley going to have this bogged down in the mud, did the wheels cause it to get bogged down alot, or did the 8 wheels make it impossible to get stuck?
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:23 PM
Well guys, hope you haven't forgotten about me, hehe, it's been a while. Sorry. Um, I'm going to change my model, considering I haven't started, it shouldn't be too hard for me, but I'm just making sure it's ok with you all. I'm changing from the M-8 to a german half track. Hate to say this, but I'm not going to be able to start for a while either. In two weeks, I've got finals, which is very very important, and then three days later, I'm going to Europe for 3 weeks. I've got a 4 day break then it's off to Lake Powell for a week. After that, however, unopposed modeling until the week after labor day, which is when school starts agian. I'm sorry for all the delays. I'm going to order all my stuff before I go to Europe so it has 3 weeks to get to me while I'm gone. Sorry again. Hope this doesn't cause any inconvenience.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 3, 2004 8:42 PM
Great work derek and Dwight.

I'm still plugging away at my little Daimler. Been trying to fix and finish my Achilles for the Sherm Build (anyone remeber that one - long time ago (groan). Have now scratch built the gauge panels, map case and brackets, spare Bren barrel & mounts and Rifle mounts fitted and pedals added. hoping to do the visor handles, vision block and spare mounts and radio unit over the weekend. Then I can start the outside.

Good luck to the rest of you guys still going.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 3, 2004 1:16 PM
Nice GP Joe. The .50 looks great.
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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, June 3, 2004 10:49 AM
oh but thundergod i have to keep it. it reminds me of my first love. oh wait the wife is the first love. errr.......................
i think i am in trouble again.

joe

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Posted by Mourningstar on Thursday, June 3, 2004 5:28 AM
Sorry guy's I have been away form the work bench and havent gotten anything done in a while. I will be getting back on track here in a few days.
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Posted by rebelreenactor on Thursday, June 3, 2004 12:02 AM
not sure if there is one.
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 11:54 PM
Looks great Joe. Nice little kit isnt it. Just dont forget the mud hehehe By the way that little tanks rule NOT !!! thingy has got to go Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 7:36 PM
i asked this before but i can't remember the answer, would an 8 rad be a small afv? if so that is what i will be building.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 6:53 PM
Great Looking Jeep Joe.
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Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 6:33 PM
Wow, Joe. She's coming out really great. Nice job.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 3:16 PM
When is the end date?
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 3:15 PM
Cool, lookin good so far!
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Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 1:28 PM
ok here are a few recent shots of the jeep. still awaiting the dash plate and havent done the decals yet, but this gives me the illusion of making progress.







personally i really like the way the 50 cal turned out.

thanks for letting me share.
joe

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 1:40 AM
Nice muddy Kubel Derek! Missed it getting posted here. That mud looks very realistic. Great job.

My 223 is starting to take shape. It is ready for it paint job, but it is still a little way off.

Checked out the other photos of your 222 on the site Rich, nice work indeed!
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Posted by gdarwin on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 11:40 PM
Big Smile [:D] hi, for your pics send them to groupbuild@firehousemail.com

gdarwin[roy]Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Awasoda on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 4:19 PM
MINES DONE, ALL DONE, base and everyhting. I jsut dont know who to send the pictures to. Give me an address and ill send them your way.
IF you can't beat them then they are not tied down properly
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Posted by gdarwin on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 12:45 PM
Big Smile [:D] hi guys,thanks for the tips on the celluclay.Big Smile [:D]

gdarwin.[roy] have a great day all.Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by cplchilly on Monday, May 31, 2004 10:12 AM
Put a thin coat of white glue on the base before you add the celluclay. Normally i scuff up the surface of the plaque real heavy (almost gouging it) to give the celluclay a better grip, then seal it and go from there.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 31, 2004 10:08 AM
Nice build Dwight!
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Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, May 31, 2004 2:09 AM
gdarwin: Thanks. It is always the case. We are always our own worst critic. Don't worry, I am sure yours will turn out great.

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Posted by gdarwin on Monday, May 31, 2004 1:24 AM
Big Smile [:D] hi Dwight,you did a great job of the kit and the base.mine will be not that good,but i at least give a try.very nice work.Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, May 30, 2004 6:27 PM
I have already completed my Ford GPA as well as the dio base. I have posted the pics in this thread.

http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21158

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Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, May 30, 2004 3:58 PM
Not that i know of. Good luck!
John
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Posted by gdarwin on Sunday, May 30, 2004 2:34 PM
Big Smile [:D] hi guys, im going to try to use celluclay for gpa jeep,i will use a plaqck from wallmart for the base.do you have to anything specal to get the celluclay to stick to the base ? i have sealed the wood so it wont warp,anything more i should do? thanks.Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 29, 2004 5:01 PM
So celluclay is the key then to build up the land, I used plaster for model railroars and it looks unreal thanks I will try celluclay.I have everything else.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 29, 2004 4:39 PM
The groundwork was made with styrofoam, the green stuff for flower arrangements (not the type that you soak in water). This was covered with celluclay. Made the tracks while it was wet and painted after drying. the grass is static grass and "field grass" from woodland scenics and the trees are sticks from the yard.
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Posted by gdarwin on Saturday, May 29, 2004 1:34 PM
Big Smile [:D] looks great claymore 68 .what did you use for the groundwork,?anyway itsure looksgreat. thanks for shareing.Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 28, 2004 11:53 PM
WOW looks sweet! How did ya build up the ground work?
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