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

Yeah, I check it pretty much daily as well.  Scored some pretty good deals during their December Daily Deals.  I had my Jagdtiger, King Tiger, Pz III N and a couple of figure sets from them delivered today.  Two of the three were in that 14% off sale.  Grrr.  Still managed to pick up the SdKfz 7 with the 2cm Flak 38, an M4 81mm Mortar Carrier and a couple of the 5cm and 7.5cm PaK cannons with the crews...

BigSmitty

 

bobbaily:

 

Eric,

Figured out what I'm going to build for this GB-JagdPz IV L/70 (V).  It's the 1/35 Dragon Smart kit.  I'll save the Marders & the StuG for future GB's since we have a couple represented here already.  And besides, Sprue Brothers was running an additional 14% off of their Super Specials (today only), of which this kit was one.

Cheers

 

 

Thanks, Bob.  Because of your post with the Sprue Brothers sale...I just added to my stash.  Although I DID get an Sd.Kfz 7 with the 2cm Flak 38 among my purchases.  Never built one before, and an extra 14% off?  Justification says me.

You're welcome Matt.  I'm always happy to help......

It's worthwhile to check Sprue Brothers site often....I try to check daily.  Sales like this pop up quite often.  Prior to Christmas they were running some great daily sales.

bobbaily

Eric,

Figured out what I'm going to build for this GB-JagdPz IV L/70 (V).  It's the 1/35 Dragon Smart kit.  I'll save the Marders & the StuG for future GB's since we have a couple represented here already.  And besides, Sprue Brothers was running an additional 14% off of their Super Specials (today only), of which this kit was one.

Cheers

Thanks, Bob.  Because of your post with the Sprue Brothers sale...I just added to my stash.  Although I DID get an Sd.Kfz 7 with the 2cm Flak 38 among my purchases.  Never built one before, and an extra 14% off?  Justification says me.

tigerman

 

bobbaily:

 

 

tigerman:

 

Thank you. I just got off of Dragon's site. Seems like a nice upgrade compared to their Huber kit, which I heard was lacking. I kind of wish it had the DS tracks.

 

 

Agreed.....but then again, clicking 97 tracks, give or take,  together for each side with a good cup of coffee (or your beverage of choice) and the family & TV in the background isn't a bad way to spend an evening.  Also allows for a little sag in the tread.....and compared to the old clip, file, sand, click & glue....it's all good.

I know that I considered the early Jagdpanther w/zimmert for that reason alone (it has the DS tracks)....until I started counting road wheels..

Cheers

 

 

I actually like the schurzen myself, so the track sag wouldn't be an issue, but point taken. They could be done in an evening sitting. I still haven't done the Doog's tutorial, but will give it a go on my Jagdtiger.

As for beverage, there is only one isn't there?

Eric-Depends on the time of day.... or ...it's all good .....

Nate-thanks for the info.  As a general rule, I don't like Dragon's instructions so it's good to know that the kit is a good build.  I do more aircraft than targets....err...armor but I'm looking forward to this GB.

Matt-that's one big kitty!  I gave consideration to a Jagdtiger also, but the road wheel thing kept getting in the way.....that and space to display it!

Bob,

That's a great kit that goes together like a dream. I built one about a year ago, and it really was a pleasure. Also, the tracks were by far the easiest Magic Tracks I've ever assembled: took about 20 minutes to click the links together for one side, and another hour for the glue to set up to the point that I could wrap them around the road wheels. I like the Magic Tracks, but I can also see how the DS tracks could be desired too. For me, DS tracks for Dragons Shermans are life savers!

Nate

I know I'm in with the Marder III H, but guess what I had delivered to my door this morning...

Not bad for one of their pre-SmartKit/Premium Editions.  Aluminum barrel, brass ammo, metal tow hooks.  Indy track links that are on sprues though.  Eep.  Reminds me of the old Tamiya Tiger I with four sprues of 80 indy tracks with three sprue attachment points each.  Bleah.  Oh, and my four man Dragon Marder crew showed up as well.  The ones without the heavy winter clothing.  Driver, loader (with ammo), gunner and commander figs.  A good Tuesday.

bobbaily

 

tigerman:

 

Thank you. I just got off of Dragon's site. Seems like a nice upgrade compared to their Huber kit, which I heard was lacking. I kind of wish it had the DS tracks.

 

 

Agreed.....but then again, clicking 97 tracks, give or take,  together for each side with a good cup of coffee (or your beverage of choice) and the family & TV in the background isn't a bad way to spend an evening.  Also allows for a little sag in the tread.....and compared to the old clip, file, sand, click & glue....it's all good.

I know that I considered the early Jagdpanther w/zimmert for that reason alone (it has the DS tracks)....until I started counting road wheels..

Cheers

I actually like the schurzen myself, so the track sag wouldn't be an issue, but point taken. They could be done in an evening sitting. I still haven't done the Doog's tutorial, but will give it a go on my Jagdtiger.

As for beverage, there is only one isn't there?

tigerman

Thank you. I just got off of Dragon's site. Seems like a nice upgrade compared to their Huber kit, which I heard was lacking. I kind of wish it had the DS tracks.

Agreed.....but then again, clicking 97 tracks, give or take,  together for each side with a good cup of coffee (or your beverage of choice) and the family & TV in the background isn't a bad way to spend an evening.  Also allows for a little sag in the tread.....and compared to the old clip, file, sand, click & glue....it's all good.

I know that I considered the early Jagdpanther w/zimmert for that reason alone (it has the DS tracks)....until I started counting road wheels..

Cheers

Thank you. I just got off of Dragon's site. Seems like a nice upgrade compared to their Huber kit, which I heard was lacking. I kind of wish it had the DS tracks.

Magic tracks.......

Curse you Bob. J/K I'll have to go look at that Jagdpanzer. I eyeballed it earlier and it's even cheaper now.

I just checked it out: $33.43 w/postage. Nice! gotta order one when I get home. Thanks....I think. LOL

Bob, does it come with DS or Magic Tracks?

Eric,

Figured out what I'm going to build for this GB-JagdPz IV L/70 (V).  It's the 1/35 Dragon Smart kit.  I'll save the Marders & the StuG for future GB's since we have a couple represented here already.  And besides, Sprue Brothers was running an additional 14% off of their Super Specials (today only), of which this kit was one.

Cheers

Yes Sir!

Nate

Marc, I applaud and respect modelers that like to detail their interior and scratch their own stuff. Just not my bag. Thank you just the same.

Nate, you wash your srues, but that is all sir.

I feel a sick day coming on for the 1st.

Ya know Eric... I have a Verlinden resin interior for the Dragon Jagdtiger...

Looking forward to seeing pics. Actually, looking forward to starting my Marder III.

Nate

Time for a gratutious bump.

For my subject, I will be building the Jagdtiger with the Henschel suspension. It was more numerous then the Porsche, which accounted for only about a dozen of the 70 odd Jagdtigers built. From my research, it appears I can get away with not doing any zimmerit, which of course saves $$$ and mind. All of the Porsche Jagdtigers had zimmerit.

Dragon's Premium kit comes with Magic Tracks, an aluminum barrel, PE screens and metal tow-hooks. I have read that the Dragon Porsche Jagdtiger has overly complicated tracks, but does have less wheels. The Jagdtiger was basically an extended King Tiger with an extra set of road wheels on both sides, so there will be a lot of them. Fortunately, no rubber-tires.

I'll shoot a few pics of the kit later.

Yes we are a small tight knit unit that will kick the crap out of anyone or anything in our way.

Marc, sweet deal on the StuG. I'm still trying to land a Dragon StuG G on ebay. I've got a good chance this weekend.

Nate, glad to have you aboard. I love Marders.

Gents, we have a nice diverse array of kits so far.

I'd like to enter with a Tamiya Marder III. This helps me fill out my collection of Marders

Nate

Eric change my entry please.  I scored a Cyber Hobby kit# 6229, Stug III Ausf G w/deep wading wuffler...for 20 rocks

Glad to have you Tiger. I don't believe that I've seen any buildups of the new Elefant with zimmerit. Sweet. One of my favorite German AFV's.

Tigerman,

I believe i will join this as i should be done with my other kits by then.

I am gonna choose this:

Dragon 1/35 Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant w/Zimmerit  just need to find it either through a store or online. If I have no luck with that I will let you know what else i have chosen as a backup.

Thanks!

Yeah mine do as well.

I'll give a little update of my kit and such in a few days.

Eric,

Yeah, they are using the winter reversible smocks, so I could always trade in the mud & dirt for mud & snow if I planned on using them.  Since my figure painting skills blow cha-chas anyways, I may just opt for the Marder sans peeps...

Hi Matt. I think they would work, but then I'm no expert. I have the MinArt ones, but don't plan on using them. The description is pretty generic, so it would seem to work for all.

It looks like the Dragon guys are wearing the reversable winter unis, so keep that in mind for your build.

Sort of on topic for the GB...

I was looking at some of the Dragon and MiniArt figure sets for German SPG loaders.  Would any of them work with the Marder?  I know that the crew compartment is smaller than say a Nashorn, but they would still be viable, right?

This was the one kit I was looking at today at the LHS while getting some more paint and other stuff, Dragon's 6530 German SPG Crew:

I imaging the Italeri tracks are those really stiff vinyl ones. I used them on my Marder H, and actually they worked out okay. Even glued down.

I think AFV Club makes some. I should have gotten those instead of using my horrible Dragon ones that sent me to the padded-room for a week. Thank goodness I found someone that was selling his DS tracks and they worked great. Not as detailed as the indies, but  a whole lot easier to assemble.

tigerman

Glad to have you Ernest and Denis.

What kind of AM tracks for the Elefant?

Ernest, it's only 3 weeks out my friend. Not too far off.

AM tracks for the Elephant are from Hobby Boss. Going to be a lot of cliping and sanding but they look like they will go together well. Regardless, a vast improvement over the 2-piece vinyl kit tracks.

tigerman

Thanks Bob, sorry the other GB idea didn't make it. Maybe next time.

It's all good....this is a great theme....a lot of variety of subjects, great lineup of members so far...gonna be fun.  I just need to pick a build and get started....on March 1st, of course.......