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                        ARMOR - British/Commonwealth Group Build (9/17/04 to 12/31/04)

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 19, 2004 6:57 PM
                        Peter:

                        Well, I have done some research & think I'll end up making a Ford rather than a Chev for the portee. So I'm gonna kit-bash & scratch some combo of the Tamiya Quad Gun Tractor, the Italeri 15-cwt, and the Revell QL to come up with an F-60L. The Quad gives me the basis for the cab, the 15-cwt gives me a basic frame & under-cart, and the QL gives me some portee specific rails & stuff. Anything else I'll cobble together as I go.

                        The Sov 2-pdr I have built before & so I am aware of the pitfalls, although I'll have to build it this time with different legs arrangement.

                        Are we there yet ??? Is it time ti start ???Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 6:38 AM
                        Matt your in

                        John (Rebel) glad to have you with us, just let me know what you settle on

                        John (Jratz), seems like you are going to have a bigger spares box after this. As long as the vehicle is British Commonwealth designed and manufactured I think everyone will be interested to see the results of that build.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 6:49 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by petbat
                        [John (Jratz), seems like you are going to have a bigger spares box after this. As long as the vehicle is British Commonwealth designed and manufactured I think everyone will be interested to see the results of that build.


                        The CMP were of two styles, Ford or Chev, so it still a CMP I'm building.

                        John
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                        rebelreenactor
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                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 11:27 PM
                        Put me down for the Ehmar Whippet - 1/35. Its at the local shop. I'll let you know if I change.
                        John
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 22, 2004 10:55 PM
                        my Dragon 1/35 scale infintry that i got off of ebay arrived a while back. it came with:
                        canadian infintry
                        british red devils
                        and american paratroopers (i think............... american soldiers anyway)

                        i have finished the canadian infintry and just need to give them their weapons and paint them.
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                        ewc2003
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                          June 2004
                        • From: Minnetonka, MN
                        Posted by ewc2003 on Friday, July 23, 2004 4:21 PM
                        Pete,

                        Just wanted to see if I could add a couple of kits for this:

                        1/72 Italeri Valentine Mk 1 (6th Armoured Division, July 1944)

                        1/72 Hasegawa Humber Mk2 Armoured Car

                        They will probably only take me around a week to complete...then use the rest of the time on my Forced Recon Universal Carrier....

                        Thanks!
                        Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
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                        tigerman
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                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Sunday, July 25, 2004 12:21 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by rebelreenactor

                        Put me down for the Ehmar Whippet - 1/35. Its at the local shop. I'll let you know if I change.


                        That will definately be something different.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        rebelreenactor
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                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, July 25, 2004 11:58 AM
                        yep, sure will. Since the only military backround in my family was my great grandpa who drove an ambulance in the Army during WWI, I am thinking maybe I should do more vehicles of that time. They also interest me becuase they were the worlds first tanks.

                        well, i also have a grandpa who fought in Korea, but he doesnt like to talk about it, and now I dont think he can remember it.

                        Ne ways, I had read some good reviews about the kit and a bad review about the 1/35 MK I male. Cant wait to start............. oh wait, yes i can, because december means school!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!Angry [:(!]
                        John
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 25, 2004 9:03 PM
                        Rebel is the whippet the twin turret tank or am i thinking of the Vickers.........J.S
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                        rebelreenactor
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                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, July 26, 2004 12:12 AM
                        Actually there is no turret. Just a raised block of armor.
                        heres a couple of pics.




                        I think you are thinking of something else.
                        John
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 26, 2004 6:51 PM
                        John / Rebel:

                        Have you seen this kit ??
                        ( www.hobbyterra.com ) and check out the Interus Mark V tank.
                        I'm not into WW1 armor (yet), but a friend recommended it ...

                        John / jRatz
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                        rebelreenactor
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                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, July 26, 2004 7:03 PM
                        I am not sure what kit u r talking about, theres alot! Think you could clear it up a bit?
                        John
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:42 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by rebelreenactor

                        I am not sure what kit u r talking about, theres alot! Think you could clear it up a bit?


                        At the site, look on LHS by manufacturer & see "Interus", click on them, & see kit ...
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                        rebelreenactor
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                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 9:04 PM
                        interesting, comes with Russian Decals. Overtime I think I will try to build lots of WWI armor. that kit will probably be in there.
                        John
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 5:01 PM
                        Sorry guys, Have only had limited net time this past few weeks. I have updated your choices.

                        Matt - 3 kits for one GB - most of us take too long to build just one!

                        John. Whippet sounds very interesting. My LHS has some in stock, but they are pricey down here, hence he has had them for a long time. He also has Emhar 1/72nd scale Whippets, male and German A7V tanks as well as some Enhar WW1 British and German Artillery pieces and infantry. I may be tempted to acquire one of the 1/35 whippets if you think the kit builds okay. Looking forward to see what you think.

                        Here's a link to some detail pics of a Whippet which may be of interest to you:
                        http://www.clandavidsonusa.com/wac/afvphotos/uk/whippet/whippet_a_page.htm
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 31, 2004 1:12 PM
                        got one pic of my infintry so far, haven't had much time to paint them.

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                        ewc2003
                        • Member since
                          June 2004
                        • From: Minnetonka, MN
                        Posted by ewc2003 on Saturday, July 31, 2004 10:55 PM
                        Pete,

                        Just wondering if I could switch out the Universal Carrier for the Tamiya 1/35 British Ambulance Rover 7. Would make more of an interesting build I think... and for the three kits.... two of them are 1/72 scale....not too large. I did this one for a weekend (Fri-Sun) GB about a month ago:



                        The other two aren't very much of a challenge (both have modest N. Africa paint schemes) and are pretty small, and I want to put a lot of time into the ambulance (blood stains on the floor, etc).... I'll be able to make it...not showing off, just don't have much to do in my spare time. Big Smile [:D]
                        Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 2, 2004 11:15 PM
                        Matt,

                        I have been doing an old ESCI 1/72nd scale British Bishop SP for a 'quick' build. I was hoping to enter it into a competion next month. So far it has taken me 3 weeks to fill sink marks, fill gaps and refabricate detail lost as a restult of sanding. It was going to be OOB! Now you know why I build so slow. Will change your choice
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 11:34 AM
                        I haven't been around at all the past couple weeks, so in case anyone's been wondering what happened to me, I just want to drop a line and let you know I'm still in.

                        Plus, I might soon have a camera, so I can post pictures!

                        And, perfect timing, the new FSM has an article on building resin kits! Smile [:)] This will be my first one, not counting converstion parts.

                        M.
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                        zokissima
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 12:36 PM
                        MarianLH, did you already get the September FSM in your mail?

                        I see some people posting pics. Are we allowed to start allready?
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 12:44 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by zokissima

                        MarianLH, did you already get the September FSM in your mail?

                        I see some people posting pics. Are we allowed to start allready?

                        Got it yesterday.

                        And I hope we aren't starting yet. I'm not ready! Tongue [:P]


                        M.
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 7:43 AM
                        Ok, I actually got it as well, when I came home. I opened my mouth too soon Big Smile [:D]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 5, 2004 6:52 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by zokissima

                        MarianLH, did you already get the September FSM in your mail?

                        I see some people posting pics. Are we allowed to start allready?


                        I would'nt mind making a start,only cause i have a tendency to bite off more than i can chew and i end up making 4 models at once......
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Thursday, August 5, 2004 8:12 AM
                        Well, I'll be getting three weeks off work after this week, so I wouldn't mind starting something modern, so naturally I thought of this.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 5, 2004 1:13 PM
                        did we decide if jeeps could be included? i'm thinking about getting this kit:

                        it is a british commando version of the jeep, with 5 vickers mgs
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 5, 2004 7:34 PM
                        Okay...official start date is listed in the very first post on page one. 17 September. If you plan a dio, feel free to do figures, ground work, etc. Lets all take a deep breath and go start someting else until thenBig Smile [:D]Evil [}:)]

                        T34, sorry mate, the Jeep is out for this GB. It is US Designed and manufactured; all the Brits did was add fuel tanks and guns, etc.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 6, 2004 2:37 AM
                        Ok petbat i'll put the matilda down and finish the Panzer1V........J.S
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                        cplchilly
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: SO CAL
                        Posted by cplchilly on Thursday, August 12, 2004 1:29 AM
                        That's a nice kit t3488g I did it for the small afv build and it went together nice although I used a few parts out of the ambulance version (another spare etc.) Plus I found a site someone told me about that has a ton of commando jeep photos. Ill try to find it again and pass it on to you.
                        [img]http://members.fcc.net/ice9/badge.jpg
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 12, 2004 12:05 PM
                        thanks cplchilly

                        heres my next modeling plan, i am building 2 churchills for the mad allied day(nov 14) , could they be classified as for the common wealth gb too? maybe i shoyuld just pull out of this gb, not enough space, time, money.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 12, 2004 6:52 PM
                        T34. One Churchill for the Mad Allied day and one for this GB - don't see a problem at all.
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