~The Bear Trap GB~ December '09 to August '10

bondoman wrote:

No and no. In my mailbox today, the very exquisite Trumpeter BTR-80 in 1/72. I'm so sold on this after looking it over that I want more of them. Also the T-54 and 55 by Trump are looking good...

I like the image, but the copy is kinda funky, and Mikey speaks the language, after all...

I flocked up and started on my BTR 152 APC and BTR 152 Command vehicle. Oops, just got excited...

Hey the BTR-60 is still enroute and I will hold that till 12/1/09.

Busy looking up cool cammo. Overall brown dust seems to be the order of the day.

Here's a question. If you read Sebastian Ungers article "Fire", he told a story of how the Northern Alliance built a bus from a shot-down helo, maybe an MI-8 and drove it around. I'd love to get more info on that.

Best books: Frederick Forsythe "Lie Down With Lions". James Michener "Caravans".

Hmmm well that badge didn't seem to be too much of a winner, oh well stuff happens.  The image by the way is a couple of abandoned T-55s left behind by retreating Soviet forces at Bagram air base.

Good news though on the 1/35 T-55 front though, I got an email last night that the set of Modelkasten tracks that I ordered have been shipped

darson wrote:

Hey guys I was mucking around in Photoshop tonite with some free Soviet fonts and some images and came up with this, what do you think? Michael you are the boss of this build so I'll leave final badge selection up to you but let me know what you think. Cheers

Hmmm....I don't know. It doesn't really "scream" the Soviet-Afghan War. However, when I get some of my badges done(hopefully later this week) we'll have a vote on all the badges to decide which one's we'll keep, wether it be one or all of them. Hope this sounds good to everyone.

http://www.screentrek.com/images/the-beast-film22.jpg  Here's a cool pic...

darson wrote:

Hey guys I was mucking around in Photoshop tonite with some free Soviet fonts and some images and came up with this, what do you think? Michael you are the boss of this build so I'll leave final badge selection up to you but let me know what you think. Cheers

Hey guys I was mucking around in Photoshop tonite with some free Soviet fonts and some images and came up with this, what do you think?

Michael you are the boss of this build so I'll leave final badge selection up to you but let me know what you think.

Cheers

darson wrote:

Well I've just placed an order for Blast Models excellent looking T-55 Upgrade set. I've never used any Blast Models stuff before so I'll be looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Cheers

Never personally used a Blast Models set, but it looks pretty good. Since you do get an engine deck, mantlet cover, and lots of hatch options. Should make your T-55 really *pop*.

darson wrote:

Well I've just placed an order for Blast Models excellent looking T-55 Upgrade set. I've never used any Blast Models stuff before so I'll be looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Cheers

I've got a turret for a Tiger 1 E by blast, and it looks awesome! Very nice detail, good casting, and accurate. I havn't installed it yet, but test-fitting was almost perfect. I think you've got an awesome set there.

Well I've just placed an order for Blast Models excellent looking T-55 Upgrade set. I've never used any Blast Models stuff before so I'll be looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

Cheers 

mg.mikael wrote:

Boba Fett - "The Beast" was a fantastic movie(considering it's about a tank crew and is one of the few movies about the Sovet-Afghan War.) Hmmm....now I'm in the mood to watch it again. Anyways, we'd love to have you join up Boba Fett and this GB will run for awhile, so I hope to see you join!

I know! Twas epic. "Tankboy!!!!" Anyway, thanks and I'll see what I can do about the tank. Italeri made a nice T-62 in 1/72, I might get that...

HSteve - I knew someone was gonna ask me about the badges sooner or later. No worries, I'm still tinkering with them on Photoshop and I'm still planning to make a few more. Then when a I have four or so made, we'll vote on which one's we'll keep(wether it be one or all four.)

darson - Sounds great, I'll sign you up! Can't wait to see your T-55.

Michael I really like the sound of this build, it's something a little bit out of the ordinary so count me in. 

I've got a Tamiya T-55A and I'm currently hunting for some Model Kasten tracks for it and a few other bits and pieces so I should be good to go come Dec.

mg. ,

Any news on the GB Badge? No pressure or anything... Just Kidding...

Great paint reference - Thanks a million!

bondoman - A okay, updating roster.

Boba Fett - "The Beast" was a fantastic movie(considering it's about a tank crew and is one of the few movies about the Sovet-Afghan War.) Hmmm....now I'm in the mood to watch it again. Anyways, we'd love to have you join up Boba Fett and this GB will run for awhile, so I hope to see you join!

mg.mikael wrote:

bondoman wrote: SureI'm in with a BTR in 1/72. I'll pick a kit up soon. This will be fun. Great to have you aboard, bondoman! Roster updated.

HSteve wrote:

mg.mikael wrote: HSteve- While doing some research into the Soviet-Afghan War I came across some references for Su-25 paint schemes during the war. If you want I could send them your way. So if you are intrested let me know and I'll get the info together.   mg.,  It's amazing how overlooked this A/C was; The -25 was at least as agile at lower speeds as the A-10, better armoured, and faster top speed( There will be folks clamouring for proof).... I'm still looking for aftermarket bits, but very hard to find in '/72... The RoG kit is on my hit list, I'll find out if my LHS has it first... BTW, Anything you have as far as refernce  matl's  always appreciated! I'll PM...

Got your PM, sent you the pics.

mg.mikael wrote:

HSteve- While doing some research into the Soviet-Afghan War I came across some references for Su-25 paint schemes during the war. If you want I could send them your way. So if you are intrested let me know and I'll get the info together.

mg., 

It's amazing how overlooked this A/C was; The -25 was at least as agile at lower speeds as the A-10, better armoured, and faster top speed( There will be folks clamouring for proof)....

I'm still looking for aftermarket bits, but very hard to find in '/72...

The RoG kit is on my hit list, I'll find out if my LHS has it first...

BTW, Anything you have as far as refernce  matl's  always appreciated!

I'll PM...

Coldsteel6d- Here's a link on how to post pics/w Photobucket. Hope it helps. /forums/654172/ShowPost.aspx#654172

HSteve- While doing some research into the Soviet-Afghan War I came across some references for Su-25 paint schemes during the war. If you want I could send them your way. So if you are intrested let me know and I'll get the info together.

mph34 wrote:

Put me down for a SU-25.  My interest in the A-10 direct counterpart has been awoken. Not sure yet what scale/manufacture - will depend what I find and can afford.  I'll take a look at what Squadron might have as well.

I'm going to build the RoG 1/72nd scale - Have you come up with ideas? Not a lot of aftermarket stuff, but a very interesting aircraft!

Good to have you aboard

Got my T-62 from Trumpeter today. Have to say it looks pretty darn good.

Detail is looking great. The kit has clear plastic vision blocks, a bit of PE (to include a cable that looks great), a metal gun barrel, and seperate tires for the road wheels. Instead of being vinyl they are just seperate plastic parts.

The delecate parts in the kit are also wrapped in protective foamlike material right on the sprue. Never seen that before.

The downside that I can see would only be that there appears to be obly one configuration represented in the decals and provided paint scheme. Its Soviet and its green or your on your own here.

If anyone cares I can try to post some pictures of it later on. I have never posted any here before so I guess I need to learn how before we all get started in Dec. 

All in all I am really excited. Next to the Dragon M1A1 AIM I have sitting in my closet this looks to be the best kit I have ever seen. Having only been into this for a year now that may not mean a whole lot but for me I can't wait to get going.

bondoman wrote:

SureI'm in with a BTR in 1/72. I'll pick a kit up soon. This will be fun.

Great to have you aboard, bondoman! Roster updated.

bondoman wrote:

SureI'm in with a BTR in 1/72. I'll pick a kit up soon. This will be fun.