Anti-aircraft GB

Afternoon all.

Just ordered my Crusader AA from Netmerchants.co.uk, should be here tomorrow .

I've only done one 1/48 scale so I'm looking forward to starting this one. 

Mark

Sherman1111 wrote:

What a good looking model. the tank treads stand  out well done jd

Thanks!!

Stick a fork in this one, it's done!! Well, what do ya think?

Tom

Here are some better pictures;

For some reason Digital cameras always go gonzo with reds, so these are cleaned up.

Enjoy! 

Tom.

stikpusher wrote the following post at 10-19-2009 2:56 PM:

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Thanks man!

Realy killed myself on this one...

Glad you like it!

Tom

castelnuovo wrote:

Hi Hans....you are in, thanks for joining. Is this the Wirbel you are building for your Spitfire vs. Whirbelwind dio?

No, new build, this one's still in the box... I haven't got  dio idea yet.. BUT.. It'll come.. I'm kinda in the mood to build a bridge and the Wirbelwind might be just the ticket, since they did a lot of key bridge defense..

What a beautiful build, I haven't forgot, been busy with dr's and had to hire a Lawyer. pay into socical security all your life and when you need it you have to hire a Lawyer to get your benifits, any how I got a litttle done. once I get the tracks done she should finish up quick. i understand they are makeing Friulmodel tracks soon, I have to build 3 total for diorama. but here is progress, with eduard pe also.

jd

If I may, I would like to join the ranks!

I just picked up the Dragon 88mm Flak 37 (mit behelfslafette)---I dont even know what that last part means---

I will tryto get done within the time constraints, but there are, I think, 387 million parts to this kit, including the photo etchand the turned aluminum barrels...looks like a challenge!

Justin

Hi Justinryan215 and wellcome to club . I have added you to the list.

As for my build, it will be a loooong and sloooow progres. Milions of pieces, holly , now I koow what they mean by "detailed engine compartment"...yay!! And then there are the individual track links, small pieces and soooo many of them... plus photo etched parts...what did I get myself into . OK, it is not hat bad, the most chalenging builds by far.

Cheers all....

 Mind if I join in on this GB, with a Dragon 2cm Flak 38 in 1/35 scale(6288)? After a couple of forced landings from a couple of aircraft builds that didn't work out as planned, I'm thinking this would be just the ticket to get the workbench moving again.

 Thanks,

 Mo

castelnuovo wrote:

Hi Justinryan215 and wellcome to club . I have added you to the list.   As for my build, it will be a loooong and sloooow progres. Milions of pieces, holly , now I koow what they mean by "detailed engine compartment"...yay!! And then there are the individual track links, small pieces and soooo many of them... plus photo etched parts...what did I get myself into . OK, it is not hat bad, the most chalenging builds by far. Cheers all....

Hey, let's see some pics of the kit...

Tom

OK, this is the progres so far...

Castelnuovo,

Wow yer flyin' through this one!

Looks great, watch that seam on top of the transmision though...

Tom

I finally got some pictures of progress...and last night,I made a bit more progress as well.  I am currently on step nine of 16, and the gun itself is finished...I just have to finish the base and the details...

Hi guys havent done much on the sa6 have 3 gb going at once but I had some good news

friulmodel are comming out with a set of tracks for sa6 / and the zsu 23 -4 next month soo I have a set ordered just waiting so I think I might start on the missles.

jim

Justinryan215,

Wow, off to a great start!

Can't wait ta' see paint on it.

Jim, ya got lots of time yet, don't sweat it.

Now for an update...

Don't want to beat a dead horse, but here is the figure I was wantin' ta' add...

I sware I'm done!

I am going to try to get this into the readers gallery her in FSM though.

Here's how she sits right now... a few odds and ends to add (I dont think my eyes are up for them right now...)and then ready for paint!

Round 2!

Here are some WIP shots of my 1976 Italeri Opel Maultier!

I was suposed to be adding a Tamiya Fkak 38 but, I may change to a Dragon one insted...

More to come.

Tom

SA-6 update, Im starting to wonder if the PE is really worth the trouble.

Guys, all of your progress is looking great so far...keep on rolling!

I have officiallycompleted construction on my 88mm Flak 37!  I have begun the refinshing, using an etching primer over the whole thing, to ensure that the paint will stick to the aluminum gun barrel.  I will hopefully get some time tomorrow to get the paint on as well as some photos...

Justin

my Flak 37 is now in the first coat of paint...all thats left is to weather and detail paint...

Jim & Justin,

Nice progress so far.

I decided to add some PE to this build.

Slow progress but the cab is close.

Here are a few pictures:

Enjoy,

Morning all

I've finally made a start on my Crusader Mk III, this is the first 1/48 kit I've built for a while so it's a nice change.

First up the box:

And the bits inside :

I was wondering why this kit cost just as much as the some of the larger Tamiya kits even though its a smaller scale, but after seeing the die cast hull I understand why.

The first few steps deal with the rear hull, wheels and tracks, I'm going to leave the wheels and tracks untill the end. The tracks themselves are the link and length type.

Here's the hull with the front and end plates attached:

Thats all for now

Mark

Wow some great builds going on here. Here is my latest updatefor my SA-6  to be quite honest Id thought Id be done by now but this is a tough model with the pe

but Im on the down hill side

jim

Mark, looks like a fun project.

Jim, keep up the good work PE aint all that bad, just take your time and don't rush it.

Now for an update on the "Maultier".

Progress has been slow.

I have been using the dremel to currect the road wheels (what a pain in the a**!).

Here are some pictures;

Whipping this "Mule" into shape!

Man this thing is crude!!!!

Here are the road wheels after paint;

On to the cargo bed.

All of the fittings get replaced with PE, so I had to carve off the molded on ones.

Then I had to restore the "wood grain" texture.

On the inside, was a collection of ejector pin marks on all of the rivet strips.

So those needed to be replaced from scratch.

Here are a couple more views.

Tom

Slow progress, but I am getting to the PE on the cargo bed.

More latter

Tom

Finally few free moments to catch up with the builds. Great progress everyone...and here is my humble model so far. The tracks have been mounted, it was quite a chalenge. It was only my second Magic Track, first was on the Elefant where the pieces are much bigger.

I like the tracks on the right side better, on the left side, above the second wheel it looks like the track is bending up rather then down. Few paint tach ups are needed here and there....overall, I am happy with it.

The project is on hold from now on. The rear right fender was quite deformed and when I tried to shape it under hot water (as per suggestions from the Armor forum) I ruined it totally. So I contacted Dragon and Squadron to see if I can get new parts but it is too early to hear from them. If it is too expensive or the parts are not available, then I'll finish it as much as possible.

That's all for now.

Cheers....