38H German Artillery observation vehicle,Trumpeter Kit finnished.......

Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Monday, May 25, 2009 4:16 PM

cheers guys

Disaster thats a great compliment, cheers .

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panzerguy

Member since
October 2007
From: N.H.

Posted by panzerguy on Monday, May 25, 2009 3:29 PM

Andy another great build

! I like the fig, looks right at home sitting up there.

"Happiness is a belt fed weapon"

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disastermaster

Member since
July 2003
From: On my kitchen counter top somewhere in central North Carolina.

Posted by disastermaster on Monday, May 25, 2009 3:01 PM

Beautiful Andy, just beautiful. You're a credit to this forum.

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Monday, May 25, 2009 11:28 AM

Cheers Biffa and nice to hear your back.

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biffa

Member since
January 2005
From: in the tank factory in my basement

Posted by biffa on Sunday, May 24, 2009 7:20 PM

sweet job Andy i have this one and have picked it up and put it back on the shelf many times it is a cool looking kit and you have done a awesome job on it the weathering as usual is superb i am having trouble deciding a next build and seeing this just threw another hat into the ring.

Ron g.

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Sunday, May 24, 2009 3:41 PM

shnobbs dont forget to finnish this with location in mind as i think all of these only saw service in France.

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Friday, May 22, 2009 3:14 PM

cheers Kenny.

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spacepacker

Member since
November 2004
From: Essex England

Posted by spacepacker on Friday, May 22, 2009 2:47 PM

What a super build, I'm very envious of your skills...Kenny

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Friday, May 22, 2009 2:03 PM

Hi Shnobs, regarding the figure tutorial i had a tutorial myself this week of a friend who makes my work look rather basic,so im gonna have a go at what i learned and if it works out i may be up for a tutorial in the near future,once again thanks for the compiments, Andy.

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Schnobs

Member since
January 2009
From: Everett, WA

Posted by Schnobs on Friday, May 22, 2009 10:14 AM

Bodge wrote:
Hey Shnobs thanks for all your interest in my builds lately. As for this little kit the biggest mistake is the tracks are far too long, i think i cut out about three or poss four links.Seam lines on wheels need sanding as do the bar that runs between both wheels on the bogeys, i didnt do mine on the bogeys and it showed up when painted .I also redone the weld seams and scrathbuilt some of the interior details. Thats about it and its a quick little thing to put together and so u can spend more time on the painting side. I will keep a look out for it. Cheers matey.

Hey Andy,

I have been reading your posts ever since I joined this forum. Your work demonstrates a lot of hardword and craftsmanship I just thought I would be more vocal to show my appreciation.

Keep up the great work and question for you have you ever posted a figure painting tutorial and if not do you plans to do so.? Your figures are unbelieveable.

Cheers!

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Friday, May 22, 2009 5:40 AM

Hey Shnobs thanks for all your interest in my builds lately. As for this little kit the biggest mistake is the tracks are far too long, i think i cut out about three or poss four links.Seam lines on wheels need sanding as do the bar that runs between both wheels on the bogeys, i didnt do mine on the bogeys and it showed up when painted .I also redone the weld seams and scrathbuilt some of the interior details. Thats about it and its a quick little thing to put together and so u can spend more time on the painting side. I will keep a look out for it. Cheers matey.

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Schnobs

Member since
January 2009
From: Everett, WA

Posted by Schnobs on Thursday, May 21, 2009 10:21 PM

Hey Andy,

My 38 (H) showed up today!

It will be my next build that's for sure. Thanks for providing the inspiration by your great build!

Are there any gotchas i should be looking out for.? The kit looks pretty simple consdiering all I have done so are Cyber Hobyy and DML Smart Kits

Cheers.

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer

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terry35

Member since
May 2005
From: Dublin Rep Of Ireland

Posted by terry35 on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:31 PM

Andy, its the coffee that kept you awake!

Cheers and all the best.

Terry.

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:42 PM

Thanks Terry, appreciate that and i opted for coffee cheers.

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terry35

Member since
May 2005
From: Dublin Rep Of Ireland

Posted by terry35 on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 3:59 PM

My God, Andy that looks just spectacular and to add to the surprise the time factor, You deserve a nice cup of tea after all that work.

Brilliant,

Terry.

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:40 AM

cheers guys for comments, Rob as for whats up next,ummm do i finnish one of my three builds that ive started and shelved or do i do something else. The vehicles ive started already are a jumbo sherman, famo and a jagdpanther oh yer and a panzer 4.Or i could do a figure. I know a lot of you on this site think im quite good at figures but im of round a friends house tonight where 4 of us are getting together for a figure tutorial from a member in our club who is a very talented figure painter so i hope to improve my skills a bit.

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:12 AM

Nice one Andy. Neat little piece of armor. You were right to add the fig for scale.

Marc

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scratchmod

Member since
February 2009
From: mass,USA

Posted by scratchmod on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:12 AM

That is one small tank. With the figure on it you can really see how small those tanks were. Excellant job all around, you nailed it on this build.

What's up next?

Rob

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 4:18 AM

Thanks again guys

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stick man

Member since
February 2008
From: ladner BC Canada

Posted by stick man on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:03 PM

Cool build the camo looks nice I like how it's just dark yellow and green.

I'm 15 and I model I sk8board and I drum what could be better.

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 6:55 PM

Andy,

That explains it and wondered why there was only the one shot of the other side. Wink [;)] Always the trick of the photographer to put the best foot/side forward!

BP Models

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Schnobs

Member since
January 2009
From: Everett, WA

Posted by Schnobs on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 6:34 PM

Bodge wrote:
You dont miss much do you Bill, i hadnt finnished painting that side up when i took these photo,s but its done now hense why most of the shots are from the side that was completely done,still its done now and thanks guys for lookin in.

Bill's attention to detail is super scarey isn't it Andy?

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 6:08 PM

You dont miss much do you Bill, i hadnt finnished painting that side up when i took these photo,s but its done now hense why most of the shots are from the side that was completely done,still its done now and thanks guys for lookin in.

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panzer88

Member since
May 2006
From: Queensbury,NY

Posted by panzer88 on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:27 PM

Looking great Bodge!!!! It's amazing just how small these tanks were, especially when you're so used to building panthers,tigers and the such.

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:26 PM

Quick and fun, can't argue with that! Nice work on this one Andy, the addition of the figure really does show the tiny size of the vehicle. Only recommendation I would make would be to add some bare-metal wear on the surface of the idler from contact with the tracks. It also looks like you added the wear to the steel road wheels on the right hand side but not the left?

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Schnobs

Member since
January 2009
From: Everett, WA

Posted by Schnobs on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 4:30 PM

Andy you make weathered and beaten look beautiful! What a great job! It is amazing how small and tough this AFV looks.

With shipping I picked up this kit for $21.00 total and it should be here by Friday. What a great diorama vehicle.

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer