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diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

Posted by diggeraone on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:11 PM

Shermanfreak,
I am a little fuzzy and new at this.I will try to enter you alls build group.Hopifully I will be back home in time to do this. If I do have time I will contact you back with photos as soon as figure how to set and send them.Digger
p.s.this also depends on the poll and which one wins. Smile [:)]

Put all your trust in the Lord,do not put confidence in man.PSALM 118:8 We are in the buisness to do the impossible..G.S.Patton

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renarts

Member since
April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:13 PM

Did someone say arty build next year?

Sounds like we are going to get a pretty good cross section and representation of the Sherman family. This is getting exciting. Can't wait to see everyones projects.

Mike

Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:17 PM

Dwight, $8.00 dollars I wish I could find deals like that.
mark956

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:18 PM

OK just got back from the LHS and got myself an Academy 1/35 Israeli Medium Tank M-51 Super Sherman. Looking inside the box I can see lots of detailed parts in 6 sprues and a pair of rubber-band type tracks.
It also includes 3 figures, tank ammo and some crates and bags.

All in all I think I got me a cool Christmas gift.

Note you won't believe what you can get for 12 bucks (US$) a piece:

Academy 1/35 Tiger I with full interiors
Academy M-10 Wolverine / Achilles
Dragon Panther D or A
Dragon T34-85

BTW last night I got an Academy 1/35 Humvee Troop Carrier for 3 bucks and Academy 1/35 Mutt Jeep with Trailer for 2 bucks. But these will be going to my other nephews.

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:20 PM

Dwight is this place going out of business. I would blow your buget and get everything that is listed.
mark956

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:51 PM

Not really mark. Just Christmas sale I guess. Besides, Academy is from Korea and Dragon is from Hongkong or Shanghai. These places are just 2 to 3 hours from Manila and with the lifting of trade tariffs the prices could really go down.

But of course don't forget $8 in the US is peanuts while here its about 3 days minimum wage.

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 8:40 PM

Digger - we'll just have to get everyone in the Sherman Group Build to go over a take your poll .... stack the deck in our favour !!! Go get 'em guys and gals !!!!

Dwight - Look forward to seeing this one in progress .... been eyeing it myself.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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M1abramsRules

Member since
June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 11:18 PM

here everyone go to diggeraone's poll and vote for the sherman so he can join us!!!
Go here and vote!!

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 11:24 PM

I just voted for the digger to do the Sherman. I hope he does and joins the group build.
mark956

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M1abramsRules

Member since
June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Thursday, December 25, 2003 8:06 AM

YES Its now tied for the lead!!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 25, 2003 8:52 AM

The Sherman is in the lead now! Big Smile [:D]

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dostacos

Member since
December 2003
From: Los Angeles

Posted by dostacos on Thursday, December 25, 2003 10:01 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

Digger - we'll just have to get everyone in the Sherman Group Build to go over a take your poll .... stack the deck in our favour !!! Go get 'em guys and gals !!!!

Dwight - Look forward to seeing this one in progress .... been eyeing it myself.

I voted Sherman too. Cool [8D]

Now I have a question for you, what would be the best 1/48 scale model for a Sherman? If I do Kelly's heros on railroad tracks that would be easier for the tracks.

I may instead do a new Sherman on a flat bed being delivered.

Dan support your 2nd amendment rights to keep and arm bears!

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, December 25, 2003 10:11 AM

dostacos - 1/48 Shermans .... not the easiest order to fill. Your best bet is probably the old Bandai kits .... they appear all the time on E-bay.
IIRC, Tamiya is venturing into the 1/48 armour line too. But when the first releases (and what they will be) hit the shelves ..... only Tamiya knows.
Other options of course would be resin kits ... but unfortunately I don't know who would carry them.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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RAF120

Member since
March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Thursday, December 25, 2003 10:38 AM

QUOTE: Trevor - Unfortunately the M12 is based on the M3, so I'd have to say it's a no go.

That's ok. I'm a slow builder and if I remember right the M-12 has some interior and that would push me over the deadline. So I think I'll just go with a simple Sherman.

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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dostacos

Member since
December 2003
From: Los Angeles

Posted by dostacos on Thursday, December 25, 2003 10:54 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

dostacos - 1/48 Shermans .... not the easiest order to fill. Your best bet is probably the old Bandai kits .... they appear all the time on E-bay.
IIRC, Tamiya is venturing into the 1/48 armour line too. But when the first releases (and what they will be) hit the shelves ..... only Tamiya knows.
Other options of course would be resin kits ... but unfortunately I don't know who would carry them.

Ok, I figure I can't go wrong with a TAMYIA kit. other suggestions?

Dan support your 2nd amendment rights to keep and arm bears!

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, December 25, 2003 12:28 PM

dostacos - Actually with the number of 1/35 kits available, I'd stay in that scale and scratchbuild the R.R. tracks. Might just be less effort than trying to track down a 1/48 Sherman.

Plastruct makes I-Beam that would be perfect to simulate the rails and some balsa wood can be used to make the ties. Both are readily available at most hobby stores.

Hope this helps a bit.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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dostacos

Member since
December 2003
From: Los Angeles

Posted by dostacos on Thursday, December 25, 2003 2:26 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

dostacos - Actually with the number of 1/35 kits available, I'd stay in that scale and scratchbuild the R.R. tracks. Might just be less effort than trying to track down a 1/48 Sherman.

Plastruct makes I-Beam that would be perfect to simulate the rails and some balsa wood can be used to make the ties. Both are readily available at most hobby stores.

Hope this helps a bit.

I have found some track from Verlinden...I am going to the hobby shop tomorrow Big Smile [:D]

Dan support your 2nd amendment rights to keep and arm bears!

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, December 25, 2003 5:35 PM

I did vote for the Sherman. I even invited him to the group build. I figured...the more the naughtier...he-he-he. I mean the merrier.

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diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

Posted by diggeraone on Thursday, December 25, 2003 6:04 PM

Yes;the way things are going,I would have to say the Sherman or theTiger.I will give and ending time soon on this poll.Ending time will be posted before I leave out on monday the 29th.I will need your help in how to post my pics of the finished kit[which ever wins the poll]on my computer.If you all want to know which kit I will build.then I guess I could end the poll sunday evening and then post the results sunday night.If not I will wait until febuary when I get home.I will leave the choice up to you all.So go to the poll and let me know.

To dostacos;you can use match sticks for r/r cross ties.Just cut of the heads and glue together or use as singles.Depending on the size an scale you need Smile [:)]

Put all your trust in the Lord,do not put confidence in man.PSALM 118:8 We are in the buisness to do the impossible..G.S.Patton

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, December 25, 2003 7:07 PM

For those who wants to get the Academy 1/35 M-51 Super Sherman, this is what you will get with the kit:

The box, of course with the kit inside it: Big Smile [:D]

Not that we need it but I appreciate it that Academy includes a tube of glue with their kits. They come in handy sometimes.

Overall, I think the molding is crisp and with little clean-up to do. The rubber band type track are well detailed too.
Wink [;)]

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Thursday, December 25, 2003 7:40 PM

Thanks for showing us the pictures Dwight.
mark956

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, December 25, 2003 9:08 PM

Thanks Dwight ..... me thinks I'll being contacting Military Hobbies in the next couple of days and getting me one of these babies.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, December 25, 2003 9:40 PM

Sherm, HEEEEELP!!!! He...I mean me? is taking it away from me. NOOOOOO. It's minnnnnnneeeeeee.

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, December 25, 2003 9:54 PM

AAAARRRRRGGGGGGG

ROFLMAO ...... this is too funny Dwight.

Oh my ribs hurt .... bad.

I hope you don't fight over a buffet the same way !!!!!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Thursday, December 25, 2003 9:58 PM

Dwight, that was great. Thanks LOL.
mark956

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diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

Posted by diggeraone on Thursday, December 25, 2003 10:25 PM

I have just posted the date for ending my poll.Its on my poll that I am taking.I will leave it up to you all on what kit I should do when I get back in six weeks.So if you have not voted yet;go on and do so .The sherman has taken the lead with one vote.Digger
p.s.this is fun. Approve [^]