The official Junior GB of 2009!

ww2modeler

Member since
November 2006
From: United States

Posted by ww2modeler on Monday, May 18, 2009 5:33 PM

Yea, something about the pre-war tanks just seems cool. I sort of like how they were not so mass produced and used as much, I think it makes them more unique.

David

On the bench:

1/35 Tamiya M26 Pershing-0%

1/144 Minicraft P-38J Lightning-50%

Numerous 1/35 scale figures in various stages if completion.

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jadgpanther302

Member since
November 2006
From: Massachusetts

Posted by jadgpanther302 on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:39 PM

THis build kicks off tomorrow!!!!

i am building a sturmpanzer brummbar knocked out.

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Boba Fett

Member since
May 2008
From: Wherever the hunt takes me

Posted by Boba Fett on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 8:27 PM

Ok guys, ready to start tomorrow? By the way, here are the pics of the Bradley that did awesome in a local contest (Bob Palmer Classic at the VA) Enjoy

And the awards!

And on that note, I will be doing an M-2A-2 with ERA in a NATO tri-color scheme for my build.

jadgpanther302, sweet!

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Boba Fett

Member since
May 2008
From: Wherever the hunt takes me

Posted by Boba Fett on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 8:25 AM

I now declare this GB, OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Party [party]

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Huxy

Member since
April 2008
From: Kristiansund, Norway

Posted by Huxy on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 9:13 AM

WEEEOOOOWWWWWEEEEEEEOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!

I still have to think about what I'll build, but I got some other projects going on (Evenone for a museum).

I am leaning towards my Sd.kfz.251... Hmmmm...

And congratulations on the award, Boba!

-Lasse

"Every War Starts And Ends With An Invasion".

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jadgpanther302

Member since
November 2006
From: Massachusetts

Posted by jadgpanther302 on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 2:35 PM

congrats on the award but better pics please????

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Boba Fett

Member since
May 2008
From: Wherever the hunt takes me

Posted by Boba Fett on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:32 PM

Sorry. I took the colse-ups in the car to show my brother. I'll get some better ones up soon.

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jadgpanther302

Member since
November 2006
From: Massachusetts

Posted by jadgpanther302 on Thursday, May 21, 2009 4:54 PM

i dunno when i will start because i am going away and school is a little annoying right now and all that stuff we teens deal with.

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stick man

Member since
February 2008
From: ladner BC Canada

Posted by stick man on Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:30 PM

jadgpanther302 wrote:

i dunno when i will start because i am going away and school is a little annoying right now and all that stuff we teens deal with.

I wont be able to start on my build for a coulpe of weeks mayby or if I finish something sone

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

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raptordriver

Member since
September 2006
From: From Vernal UT OH YEA!!

Posted by raptordriver on Saturday, May 23, 2009 11:41 PM

Oooh I am in, Stick man sent me a pm. I don't know what I will be building, but I pinky swear soon I will tell you.

Andrew

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AJB93

Member since
June 2006
From: Waiting for a 1/350 USS Salt Lake City....

Posted by AJB93 on Sunday, May 24, 2009 10:26 PM

I'm in for sure. Not sure what to build yet but I guarantee two things-it will be waterborne and it will be small :D Otherwise I'd never get it finished. I'm 15, by the way, age seems to be a requirement for entry :P This is my first GB in a while!

....must....finish....models....

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model maniac 96

Member since
December 2008
From: Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by model maniac 96 on Friday, May 29, 2009 11:38 AM

Cool, and Boba, can I change my build? I was having trouble finding all of the stuff for my Eastern Front diorama, and while I was looking, and getting mad, I found this little gem of a kit, it is Dragon's 1/72 scale Jagdtiger with zimmerit.

let me know, Jim

"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.

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AJB93

Member since
June 2006
From: Waiting for a 1/350 USS Salt Lake City....

Posted by AJB93 on Friday, May 29, 2009 11:59 AM

Ok, I'll be building the Destroyer USS Spence (DD-512) as she appeared when lost in a Typhoon, late 1944. She'll be in dazzle, Measure 31/2C

She'll be built from the Tamiya 1/350 Fletcher kit with Tom's PE. Best, Avery

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model maniac 96

Member since
December 2008
From: Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by model maniac 96 on Friday, May 29, 2009 12:12 PM

Cool, sounds awesome!!

Jim

"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.

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Boba Fett

Member since
May 2008
From: Wherever the hunt takes me

Posted by Boba Fett on Friday, May 29, 2009 1:44 PM

hey, I don't care if you change. do it anytime you want. Any Dragon 1/72 armor pro kit IS a gem by default. I love them , and the're cheaper than those awful Hasegawa 1/72 kits. Dragon, 15 buck a pop. Hasegawa, 15-20 bucks. no PE, some incorrect dteail... No DS tracks! *cries*

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Hellcat man

Member since
November 2007
From: Toronto Ontario

Posted by Hellcat man on Friday, May 29, 2009 6:06 PM

I want in on this one but I'm not sure what I'm going to build yet. Ohh and I'm 15

ALEX ZELYK

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model maniac 96

Member since
December 2008
From: Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by model maniac 96 on Saturday, May 30, 2009 12:16 AM

Ok, Boba, this is unbelievable, I got my package in the mail, that was, ''supposed'' to contain my new jagdtiger but instead I got a notice saying that the day after I placed my order the product was, ''discontinued''. So I am looking for a different kit, I have a couple of models on my wish list and I am deciding between them, or I might get them both and make a diorama, who knows???

Sorry, Jim

"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.

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Boba Fett

Member since
May 2008
From: Wherever the hunt takes me

Posted by Boba Fett on Saturday, May 30, 2009 11:54 AM

No problemo! That sucks. Well, I recommend Dragon's 1/72 armor pro Tiger 1. I had sooooooo much fun building it, and it's relatively easy to paint/weather. But hey, the choice is your's!

Hellcat man, gotcha! and welcome!

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Huxy

Member since
April 2008
From: Kristiansund, Norway

Posted by Huxy on Saturday, May 30, 2009 5:19 PM

Jim,why didn't they just send you a mail with the note? Did they actually send you a package with one note? Or you ordered other fancy stuffs aswell?

And Dragon discontinued the 1/72 Jagdtiger? Meh... Shame..

What I'll build is still a mystery.. I got some things to do here first anyways.. But we'll see!

"Every War Starts And Ends With An Invasion".

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Hellcat man

Member since
November 2007
From: Toronto Ontario

Posted by Hellcat man on Saturday, May 30, 2009 6:45 PM

Alright these are the kits I'm deciding on. Which one would you guys recommend?

Academy - 1/35 M113A3 - Iraq 2003
Tamiya 1/35 scale US Army M2A2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Academy 1/35 scale Merkava Mk.II Israeli MBT
Tamiya 1/35 scale M113 Armored Personnel Carrier

ALEX ZELYK

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falschimjager

Member since
January 2009
From: Oregon

Posted by falschimjager on Saturday, May 30, 2009 7:14 PM

Started on my 1st board- loked terrible, killed it.

starting my 2nd board- looks fine so far, may keep it. Not sure what the second diorama will be, may be the same as the 1st......... but may just keep that a secret.

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model maniac 96

Member since
December 2008
From: Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by model maniac 96 on Saturday, May 30, 2009 10:54 PM

Huxy wrote:
Jim,why didn't they just send you a mail with the note? Did they actually send you a package with one note? Or you ordered other fancy stuffs aswell?

And Dragon discontinued the 1/72 Jagdtiger? Meh... Shame..

What I'll build is still a mystery.. I got some things to do here first anyways.. But we'll see!

Yes, they sent me a whole package for just some static grass!! I was not pleased!!!

Thanks, Jim

"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.

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Huxy

Member since
April 2008
From: Kristiansund, Norway

Posted by Huxy on Sunday, May 31, 2009 5:17 AM

Alex: The M113 Iraq 2003 sounds most appealing to me.. Mainly because I like the M113, and the Iraq 2003 kit must have been made after 2003.. More detailed!! Smile [:)] Or the bradley aswell!!

Jim: [-- Proud member of the static grass smokers group --]

-Lasse

"Every War Starts And Ends With An Invasion".

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Hellcat man

Member since
November 2007
From: Toronto Ontario

Posted by Hellcat man on Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:59 AM

I've decided it's the Academy 1/35 M113 Iraq 2003 or at-least I hope, because once you enter the LHS everything happens to catch your eye.

ALEX ZELYK

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falschimjager

Member since
January 2009
From: Oregon

Posted by falschimjager on Sunday, May 31, 2009 11:34 AM

Hellcat man wrote:
I've decided it's the Academy 1/35 M113 Iraq 2003 or at-least I hope, because once you enter the LHS everything happens to catch your eye.

Too true.

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Hellcat man

Member since
November 2007
From: Toronto Ontario

Posted by Hellcat man on Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:56 PM

Thats the worst thing about my hobby shop its all setup so close that you see what you want but right beside it is something even better.

ALEX ZELYK

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model maniac 96

Member since
December 2008
From: Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by model maniac 96 on Sunday, May 31, 2009 2:09 PM

Boba Fett wrote:
No problemo! That sucks. Well, I recommend Dragon's 1/72 armor pro Tiger 1. I had sooooooo much fun building it, and it's relatively easy to paint/weather. But hey, the choice is your's!

Hellcat man, gotcha! and welcome!

Hey Boba, what is kit number of that that Tiger 1? I have a dragon tiger 1 on my wish list and I am wondering if it is the one.

Thanks, Jim

"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.

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model maniac 96

Member since
December 2008
From: Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by model maniac 96 on Monday, June 1, 2009 2:50 PM

Ok, I think that I will be doing a small Normandy diorama in 1/72 scale. I hope, ( if I can get the guts to do it) to do a diorama with figures, tanks and lots of scratch building....ugh

Thanks, Jim

"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.

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Boba Fett

Member since
May 2008
From: Wherever the hunt takes me

Posted by Boba Fett on Monday, June 1, 2009 4:53 PM

model maniac 96 wrote:
Boba Fett wrote:

No problemo! That sucks. Well, I recommend Dragon's 1/72 armor pro Tiger 1. I had sooooooo much fun building it, and it's relatively easy to paint/weather. But hey, the choice is your's!

Hellcat man, gotcha! and welcome!

Hey Boba, what is kit number of that that Tiger 1? I have a dragon tiger 1 on my wish list and I am wondering if it is the one.

Thanks, Jim

It's the Gruppe Ferhmann or whatever. The box-art shows the thing pointing the barrel out the side of a building... it's awesome. PE grille screens, handles. And brass muffler guards. My only problem is that the road wheels have a very tight fit witht hte tracks. The teeth on the tracks don't fit too well, but I think that was because of my construction.

Also, we have some more kits pledged to us by Daywalker (Frank) Let a toast go up to him!

Finally, I WILL update pg. 1 soon.

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model maniac 96

Member since
December 2008
From: Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by model maniac 96 on Monday, June 1, 2009 5:45 PM

Ok, thanks Boba! I did not order that exact same kit, but I did order a Dragon Tiger 1 that is smilier.

Jim.

"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.

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