Panzerjager GB (March 1st - June 30th, 2011)

Ernest your weathering looks great !

bufflehead

Soooo......when does your next GB start Eric?  How about a Battle of Stalingrad GB?  I loved your Battle of Kursk GB a few years ago when we had both German and Soviet armor!!

Hmmmmm..........I could be wrong, but I thought one was started a year or so ago? Of course I had a siG 33 that would have been cool. I just picked up a Pz III J Initial, but I wanted to do an Afrika Korps. Okay, let me think it over. The LHS actually had a sale on a StuG III G early w/schurzen and I balked. I've been holding out for a Late G with waffle zimmerit. Let me think about it sir.

Bob, did you mean Ernest for the techniques, which is who I think you meant?

Shellback - Thank you sir for your nice comments!

Bob - No probs!  Just give me a couple of days to throw something together. 

Eric - An Afrika Korps GB would be cool too!  Either way I'm game as soon as I finish a couple of other GBs!

tigerman

 

bufflehead:

 

Soooo......when does your next GB start Eric?  How about a Battle of Stalingrad GB?  I loved your Battle of Kursk GB a few years ago when we had both German and Soviet armor!!

 

 

Hmmmmm..........I could be wrong, but I thought one was started a year or so ago? Of course I had a siG 33 that would have been cool. I just picked up a Pz III J Initial, but I wanted to do an Afrika Korps. Okay, let me think it over. The LHS actually had a sale on a StuG III G early w/schurzen and I balked. I've been holding out for a Late G with waffle zimmerit. Let me think about it sir.

Bob, did you mean Ernest for the techniques, which is who I think you meant?

Eric-Yes sir, I did mean Ernest for the techniques.  However, I figure that I will be interested in your techniques after you finish also.

And I too would be up for an Afrika Korps GB or Battle for Africa GB....might take a bit of researching my stash to see if I have a match but I think I have a Marder that might work.  Stalingrad would be good also....nothing in the stash that fits unless you accept wings or allies.....really wouldn't want to start for a couple of months though...need to finish up some smaller projects.

tigerman

bufflehead:

Soooo......when does your next GB start Eric?  How about a Battle of Stalingrad GB?  I loved your Battle of Kursk GB a few years ago when we had both German and Soviet armor!!

 

Hmmmmm..........I could be wrong, but I thought one was started a year or so ago? Of course I had a siG 33 that would have been cool. I just picked up a Pz III J Initial, but I wanted to do an Afrika Korps. Okay, let me think it over. The LHS actually had a sale on a StuG III G early w/schurzen and I balked. I've been holding out for a Late G with waffle zimmerit. Let me think about it sir.

Yes, Eric is correct... Ostfront (Eastern Front) GB is still active and it ends in September but they are already talking about extending it for another year.  So it is pretty similiar to proposed Battle of Kursk GB so maybe you want to send out a GB feeler first about this.  I am currently building Panzer IV Ausf H for the Ostfront GB...

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My vote goes to Battle for Africa GB and I will sign up this time if it starts later this year.  I am itching to build my DML Tiger kit... so Tiger-mania GB idea works too.

deafpanzer

 

tigerman:

 

 

bufflehead:

Soooo......when does your next GB start Eric?  How about a Battle of Stalingrad GB?  I loved your Battle of Kursk GB a few years ago when we had both German and Soviet armor!!

 

 

Hmmmmm..........I could be wrong, but I thought one was started a year or so ago? Of course I had a siG 33 that would have been cool. I just picked up a Pz III J Initial, but I wanted to do an Afrika Korps. Okay, let me think it over. The LHS actually had a sale on a StuG III G early w/schurzen and I balked. I've been holding out for a Late G with waffle zimmerit. Let me think about it sir.

 

 

Yes, Eric is correct... Ostfront (Eastern Front) GB is still active and it ends in September but they are already talking about extending it for another year.  So it is pretty similiar to proposed Battle of Kursk GB so maybe you want to send out a GB feeler first about this.  I am currently building Panzer IV Ausf H for the Ostfront GB...

/forums/t/130500.aspx 

My vote goes to Battle for Africa GB and I will sign up this time if it starts later this year.  I am itching to build my DML Tiger kit... so Tiger-mania GB idea works too.

Actually Andy, i was thinking of a Stalingrad GB that might have started 2-3 years ago. I'll have to search and see if i can find one.

As for an Afrika Korps GB, I threw that out along with the Panzerjager and no one was interested. LOL This could also be open to our wingie friends. A North African GB could also be discussed and would allow British and even American stuff.

I will keep these three in mind. I'm thinking later in the fall myself when everyone is locked into the house due to weather and the such.

Eric-any of the three sound good to me....I have builds picked out for each...might involve an early Christmas present though...but that's part of the fun-that and searching for the best price.

One big question-are you thinking about allowing planes or will it be strictly targets.....err...armor.  Sorry, couldn't resist....

Its going to be German WW II right ?

Africa Campaign GB would be awesome.  German, Italian, UK/Commonwealth, American, and even French.  I would expand it to gods of the air also.  I'd build both.

bobbaily

Eric-any of the three sound good to me....I have builds picked out for each...might involve an early Christmas present though...but that's part of the fun-that and searching for the best price.

One big question-are you thinking about allowing planes or will it be strictly targets.....err...armor.  Sorry, couldn't resist....

Yes, wingies would be allowed. Should provide a nice variety.

I have at least 4 that would qualify for a North African GB.  I definitely want to stay within the stash.

Shellback

Its going to be German WW II right ?

Since my armor stash is at least 80% German, there is a pretty good chance. LOL

I did seem to forget that I had Tamiya's ancient Semovente in the stash. I picked it up for $5 at a recent show.

Well I've got 4-5 armor kits in the stash that would work for a DAK GB.  Double that if you extend it to the entire North African campaign!

Okay, finally started the weathering. Eh, not too thrilled. I put on a thin ochre that was lightened with some white. It faded the camo down nicely. Maybe too much. My pin washes were a joke! I see now that I'm going to have to drybrush. Wah. The dark camo kind of obliterated some of the detail. I should have left it after the ochre wash hehe. Okay, that wouldn't have been enough. I might have to pigment crazy to get some detail to pop also. 

Eric, are you using oil paint for your ochre/white wash?  

Yes sir. Oils over acrylics, therefore no damage. Actually it doesn't look too bad. 

Ohhhh what a beauty!  I still dig the camo...

Not too bad? Heck that looks great Eric! Nice blending on the camo and it looks like the pin wash is just fine.

Eric-"...doesn't look too bad." is the understatement of the decade.  Very nice work-I love the soft edge camo and the weathering is great.  I'd display it proudly on my shelf.

How much do i owe you guys?

Okay, I put on a burnt sienna wash to warm it up as they say. Next it a light dot filter. This might blow up in my face.

I gave up on the dry brushing for now. I just don't have the guts to do it. LOL

Eric, I think that the work you've done so far is absolutely great!  The ochre/white wash has perfectly faded the camo and the pin wash has made the details stand out.   The burnt sienna wash and the dot filter you plan on doing should have the effect you're aiming for:  add more color variations to the overall paint job!  Don't be too timid with that dot filter!  Leave enough streaking to make it stand out! Remember it will look more extreme when wet and become more subtle when dry.

BTW, I don't even do any drybrushing anymore!  Usually the filters and washes make the details stand out enough.  Instead I use some light chipping to make sure some edges are visually prominent.

bufflehead

BTW, I don't even do any drybrushing anymore!  Usually the filters and washes make the details stand out enough.  Instead I use some light chipping to make sure some edges are visually prominent.

I used to do it without hesitation. For some reason, I just can't stand the thought of ruining the paint job. I do agree that the washes and do it for you if done correctly.

tigerman

Yes sir. Oils over acrylics, therefore no damage. Actually it doesn't look too bad. 

 

tigerman

Yes sir. Oils over acrylics, therefore no damage. Actually it doesn't look too bad. 

 

All this time you had me thinking that you were unsure of your capability to turn a descent camo job ..................were you kidding me ???? The camo looks top notch Eric !   

Carl, I must admit that I'm quite happy with the results. It only took me two applications! That's really good for me. My first attempt was for smaller and more swaths of colors close together, but it just didn't turn out. 

I might have overdone the Sienna. It's funny how washes never look like they're doing anything.....then bam!

I'm very close to deciding the winner for the next GB...........

Agreed Eric , when to stop ?

What are the G.B. optionds ?

There have been a few thrown out there

• Stalingrad
• North Africa
• Italian Campaign
• Afrika Korps
• Battle of France (just came up with that one)

I'm leaning towards.................stay tuned.

tigerman

There have been a few thrown out there

 

• Stalingrad
• North Africa
• Italian Campaign
• Afrika Korps
• Battle of France (just came up with that one)

 

I'm leaning towards.................stay tuned.

I'm tuned !

Maybe this will help you... LOL

Russia in winter:

Libya in winter:

Sorry I was not able to insert beautiful belly dancing ladies into the last picture...

Maybe this is better...

Ladies in Russia:

Ladies in LIbya:

LOL!  I better shut up and wait for the jury to come out...