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

Hmmmmm, it's a toss up between the Bronco Marder, and the Sturer Emil. My vote is the Emil.

Nate

And Nate starts the vote swinging in another direction!

Current tally:

Bronco 35004 - 0
Tamiya 35285 Hetzer Mid - 0
Tamiya 35203 Jagdpanther Late - 2
Trumpeter 00350 Sturer Emil - 1
Trumpeter 00348 Dicker Max - 0

Emil por moi.

Ho hooooooo! Neck and neck with four votes in!

Current tally:

Bronco 35004 - 0
Tamiya 35285 Hetzer Mid - 0
Tamiya 35203 Jagdpanther Late - 2
Trumpeter 00350 Sturer Emil - 2
Trumpeter 00348 Dicker Max - 0

EDIT - I reserve the right to choose in the event of a tie

tigerman

List of Participants and kits (scale is 1/35 unless noted):

1. Tigerman- Dragon Jagtiger Premium Ed. #6285
2. Panzerwaffe- Dragon Panzerjager I Smart Kit #6230
3. Bufflehead- Dragon Hetzer Early
4. RMC_Birdunner- Italeri Elefant
5. Big Smitty- Dragon Marder III H #6420
6. Wing_nut- Cyber Hobby StuG III G w/deep wading muffler #6229
7. Bobbaily- Dragon Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (V) Smart Kit #6397
8. TigerEp1- Dragon Elefant w/zimmerit
9. Nachtflieger- Tamiya Marder III
10. Terry35- Tamiya Marder III 1/48
11. Hinsky- Dragon Marder III M Befelsjager Smart Kit
12. Dupes- ??????

WOW!!! Some of my favorite-ist people are here!!!  OK, count me in: Tamiya 35285: Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer Mid Production. I'll be building it pretty much straight up - except with the addition of a metal barrel and, mayby, maybe, some MK Tracks...

Would say the  Bronco Marder or the Sturer Emil.  My vote is the Sturer Emil.

And the Sturer Emil takes the lead!

Current tally:

Bronco 35004 - 0
Tamiya 35285 Hetzer Mid - 0
Tamiya 35203 Jagdpanther Late - 2
Trumpeter 00350 Sturer Emil - 3
Trumpeter 00348 Dicker Max - 0

Can I get another vote in?

Boyd, glad you could drop in and gladly accept your Hetzer.  I've got one tucked away in the stash for when 700 parts becomes too much of  a burden.

All right......Boyd is here! Woo hoo!!!

Nate

You're letting Boyd in?  All of a sudden my build order has changed

That's for saying you hate me in my other thread.

Oh what the heck... you can say you hate me if you wanna.  You're just kidding.

You are just kidding... right?

1. Tigerman-  Jagdpanther
2. Panzerwaffe-  Sturer Emil
   
3. Bufflehead- 
4. RMC_Birdunner-
   
5. Big Smitty-
6. Wing_nut-  Sturer Emil
   
7. Bobbaily- 
8. TigerEp1- 
9. Nachtflieger- Sturer Emil
   
10. Terry35-
    
11. Hinsky-
    
12. Dupes- (tiebreaker)
13. bbrowniii- Jagdpanther

The voting as it stands right now...hope everyone else chimes in soon, I need to get some parts headed this way. Heh.

wing_nut

You are just kidding... right?

Hmmmmmm.... Maybe.....

You know I really love ya like a brother...

dupes

1. Tigerman-  Jagdpanther
2. Panzerwaffe-  Sturer Emil
   
3. Bufflehead- 
4. RMC_Birdunner-
   
5. Big Smitty-
6. Wing_nut-  Sturer Emil
   
7. Bobbaily- 
8. TigerEp1- 
9. Nachtflieger- Sturer Emil
   
10. Terry35-
    
11. Hinsky-
    
12. Dupes- (tiebreaker)
13. bbrowniii- Jagdpanther

The voting as it stands right now...hope everyone else chimes in soon, I need to get some parts headed this way. Heh.

We need more Jagdpanther votes guys.

Sorry to report, I did not hit the bench last night, but plan to after dinner. I think I will focus on the rear-deck tonight. I hope to have the upper portion built by the weekend. Then, the magic track fun begins.

I would like o to cast a vote for the Emil please.

What?  No, you don't know me.  Any similarity to screen names of other incredibly handsome, suave and debonair forum membesr is purely a coincidence.

ning_wut

I would like o to cast a vote for the Emil please.

What?  No, you don't know me.  Any similarity to screen names of other incredibly handsome, suave and debonair forum membesr is purely a coincidence.

LMAO. Hello good sir. And what would you like to build today?

ning_wut

I would like o to cast a vote for the Emil please.

What?  No, you don't know me.  Any similarity to screen names of other incredibly handsome, suave and debonair forum membesr is purely a coincidence.

"I'da gotten away with it too, if it hadn'ta been for those meddlin' kids..."

Mind if I join...I have a Nashorn lying about somewhere...I believe. 

Wolfp

Mind if I join...I have a Nashorn lying about somewhere...I believe. 

No, not at all. Welcome aboard. You may fire right up. Which Nashorn do you have. I think there is like 4 of them.

You're an old-timer like me. You joined the forum a week after I did.

I think I'm blind after spending a good 2 plus hours on the bench.  Lots of little hooks and such. I have most of the upper deck and top portion done. Lots of cleanup on some parts which is part of the gig I suppose. I might have been a little ambitious saying that I would have the whole upper half finished by the weekend, but I might still be able to do it. 

I hope to get some nice Archer transfers for the numbers next week at the local IMPS show.

dupes

1. Tigerman-  Jagdpanther
2. Panzerwaffe-  Sturer Emil
   
3. Bufflehead- 
4. RMC_Birdunner-
   
5. Big Smitty-
6. Wing_nut-  Sturer Emil
   
7. Bobbaily- 
8. TigerEp1- 
9. Nachtflieger- Sturer Emil
   
10. Terry35-
    
11. Hinsky-
    
12. Dupes- (tiebreaker)
13. bbrowniii- Jagdpanther

The voting as it stands right now...hope everyone else chimes in soon, I need to get some parts headed this way. Heh.

Hey Dupes,

Sorry I've missed this but it's been a MANIC week at work - my Marder III M WIP starts tomorrow!

I'm stuck between the Jagdpanther as I love them but the Trumpeter Dicker Max is a build I love, I want to build one myself this year.

My vote goes to the:

Trumpeter Dicker Max!

Good luck with whatever you choose buddy!

ATVB

Ben

Hi guys,

I've just posted this on the main Armour section but I want my GB buddies to read it - I'd REALLY appreciate advice that you can offer:

I'll be starting the Marder tomorrowand am trying to get all of the information/research together that I can - as I do prior to starting to all of my builds.

I'm going to install the FULL interior, engine, transmission, the lot. The bulk of it will remain unpainted, just primed, as it won't be visible but the front transmission bit that visible under the very front panel will be painted and detailed somewhat so I can pose the front panel exposing this detail.

My first concern is the Magic Tracks. I was going to leave the wheels and drives/idlers off until the basecoat is on. I can then paint the wheels etc, fit them and plop on the Magic Tracks. This then raises the question - how do I paint the Magic Tracks? Can I leave all the wheels removable and just hold them in place using Blu-Tack so I can remove the full Magic Track assembly, paint the tracks and the wheels and put everything back on.

Can anyone recommend a better way of doing this? I'm pretty stumped! HELP!

Also, I'm still struggling with this radio. It's unlike any radio diagram I've seen doing the rounds. It is made up out of three sections set side-by-side. I can't find any diagrams to help me with the wiring - I particularly need to know where to wite the star antennae onto the radio?

The radio, according to the Dragon box, is an 'Fu8es30' radio.

Any help, tips or general advice will be appreciated big time!

Thanks guys,

ATVB

Ben  

Can I leave all the wheels removable and just hold them in place using Blu-Tack so I can remove the full Magic Track assembly, paint the tracks and the wheels and put everything back on.

Yup, that's the way to go.  Drive sprocket and idler too.  When I go to put everything back on after it's painted I iwll usually put the drive sprocket in the track before I put it on the hull.

When I get home Ben, I'll shoot you that link to Doog's Armorama tutorial. I'm going to give it a try myself.

tigerman

When I get home Ben, I'll shoot you that link to Doog's Armorama tutorial. I'm going to give it a try myself.

Eric,

If you would, please send the link my way also.

Thanks

Not trying to steal your thunder Eric but i happen to be home today and have the link bookmarked.

http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=1737&page=1

The only thing I would add to this is that you let the glue really set up hard.   And if you use enamels or lacquers to do the weathering, be careful since the solvents are a little "hot" and can soften the glue joints.  A couple of times I had track that were standing up for the weathering to dry and they had sagged and started to flatten out.

wing_nut

Not trying to steal your thunder Eric but i happen to be home today and have the link bookmarked.

http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=1737&page=1

The only thing I would add to this is that you let the glue really set up hard.   And if you use enamels or lacquers to do the weathering, be careful since the solvents are a little "hot" and can soften the glue joints.  A couple of times I had track that were standing up for the weathering to dry and they had sagged and started to flatten out.

I'm speechless. Just kidding. Thanks for sending them the link and the tips.

1. Tigerman-  Jagdpanther
2. Panzerwaffe-  Sturer Emil
   
3. Bufflehead- 
4. RMC_Birdunner-
   
5. Big Smitty-
6. Wing_nut-  Sturer Emil
   
7. Bobbaily- 
8. TigerEp1- 
9. Nachtflieger- Sturer Emil
   
10. Terry35-
    
11. Hinsky- Dicker Max
    
12. Dupes- (tiebreaker)
13. bbrowniii- Jagdpanther

How 'bout it? Anyone else? T-man you'd better keep pleading your case to the AWOL soldiers or it looks like it's going to be the Sturer Emil.

Ohh wait, I didn't add in the vote from that Ning_Wut fella...

It's all good Marc. Go for the Sturer Emil. It will be a nice addition and different.

wing_nut

Can I leave all the wheels removable and just hold them in place using Blu-Tack so I can remove the full Magic Track assembly, paint the tracks and the wheels and put everything back on.

Yup, that's the way to go.  Drive sprocket and idler too.  When I go to put everything back on after it's painted I iwll usually put the drive sprocket in the track before I put it on the hull.

Cheers Wingy,

That's great buddy - thankyou

So, the plan is to build the interior and engine then add the wheel fitments etc. Before the fenders go on I'll hit the Magic Tracks (I'm saving the Friuls for a future Tamiya build maybe as I like my Magic Tracks) and get everything made up. I'll let them set then remove the running gear and fit again after painting.

That will be the first sub-assembly out of the way then I'll move onto the upper hull and gun.

WIP starts tomorrow morning!

ATVB

Ben

Hinksy

WIP starts tomorrow morning!

ATVB

Ben

Yay!