Darson thanks for ref. pics . I think i get the idea .

Eric , no i dont have that issue .I tried looking for it in the "searrch" area here but i never have had any luck with the gizmo .

Thats a sweet IV .

Eric , i agree with Andy about a map of the invasion .

For example ..................

Maybe add so the GB name in some contrasting colors , red ?

Darson and Eric: Great work on the Crusader and Panzer IV guys! I hope my Char B comes out half as well.

Not sure about a badge but I like the idea of working the Eiffel tower in there somewhere. And maybe the French and German flags would be look good in there somewhere. British Union flag as well if there is room.

Carl, maybe we can make the map in the tri-color? Not sure how'd it look though.

Not sure , maybe the background colors in red - blue -white . will look into it .

BILL - Glad you liked the picture, hope it helps.  Thought it was a good picture showing the two tone.  I too have entered to build a "Kleiner", mine will be the initial production one.  Hope I can build all of these in the time frame   Is it time to start yet?

ERIC - SWEET looking Pz IV   Your on a role,  now onto the H39!

I was thinking of this for a badge....

but since all of you were talking about the Eiffel Tower did this one too.  Could even put some aircraft, thinking maybe a STUKA, in the background flying past the tower.

You might be on to something Rob, the problem is when it gets shrunk down to fit with the badges. We need something that conveys the name of the GB and date in that small space. Short and sweet.

TREAD - Would love to see your picture of the Somua!  Even if did not use it would be nice to see.  

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Hey Rob : ) sorry dude... my pic of the Souma S-35 is the same as the one you have already... the one at Aberdeen.... at least it is the other side.. lol ... here it is

wish it coulda been new info for ya

tread

That's cool Tread. I've always kind of liked the Somua. Great tank for 1940.

Yes, it's been fun learning about French armor. I used to think they were a bit hideous, but have since warmed up to their, uh, lines. 

Hi Eric  : )

hey buddy that Panzer IV J is a real nice piece of work man!  came out BEAUTY!

I been away from the forum for a day and a half and I feel like I missed so much! .... I am still reading all the posts

Tomorrow I go to the Dr. to find out the course of action for my ailing hand....I hope no surgery....

tread........ wish me luck!

Rob- I really like the badge you are working on!  Maybe add German flag at top of the tower and France flag in the background?  A stuka would be awesome... remember we have to make our wingy friends happy too!

JC- Thank you so much for sending me the information via PM.  GREAT information... I owe you !

PANZERWAFFE

Hey Carl, thanks for the nice words, just trying to help everyone out if possible.  I tell ya though, I'm learning more from all of you then I'm able to give back.  I thank all of you

Tread theres nothing like getting the package!!  Nice to hear your pleased with her.  I too am looking forward to this GB.  It has brought togther a lot of superb builders and some great information.  I too have received mail today and yes very exciting!

New arrival

Has anyone heard of or built a Vulcan model?  This is my first but just peaking in the box it looks to be a nice kit.  This is going to be a small one though.  Mine might be smaller then yours Eric

Hey Rob  : )

This VULCAN VI B is all over the armor forums.... the reviews say it is the hottest new model since mustard on a hot dog.....exceptionally fantastic reviews on every part of it except, it being fairly complex, they wish there were more to the directions.  You picked a beaut!.... here is a link you might be interested in  

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208/message/1314738998/Vulcan+Mark+VIB+decals-   I know the guy who is the manufacturer .... good stuff ... I am gettin my Char decals from him

excellent model!

tread

A video from the B1 restored in Musée des blindés at Saumur.

http://youtu.be/2JJqDIQOuJE

Jc

hey guys  .... about the badge.... I have no specific ideas, but I think all factions in the fight should be represented... British, German and French.... since France was the object of the blitz, it should figure predominately .... I do like the invasion flag and Rob's idea.

tread....

O.k. news flash........... mail just came.....I got my Lionmarc barrels !!   whooo hoooo!!  man thjey look nice.. can see the rifling 75mm gun very clearly   whoooo hoooooo 

You might be on to something Andy. German flag at the top and maybe a French one near the bottom or across the lower third of the picture. 

I saw a great picture of German troops marching down the Champs Elysees towards the Arc De Triomphe. 

Thanks Tread. personally, I think it looks better in person. I'm disappointed about the schurzen, because I think Pz IV's look cooler with them.

Hello guys ,

a news interesting .

http://miniart-models.com/HQ_IMAGES/BOX/1_35/35105.jpg

Eric , along with the flags of France , Britain and Germany , would the Belgium flag be included ?

Hi jc... : )

Cool beans on the tank crew.... wish I had the talent and patience to do figures

Shellback

Eric , along with the flags of France , Britain and Germany , would the Belgium flag be included ?

Hmm, did Belgium fight? Well, I guess I always thought of it as a two-horse race. I mean only 200,000 Brits compared to 5 million French. What about the Dutch?

I'm open to ideas. 

True,,  so many possibliities.....        not an easy task         

Yes the Dutch put up a small ground force and some where around 130 aircraft.  Almost all aircraft were wiped out in the first day and what was left on the ground retreated to Belgium.  The French arrived in Belgium at about the same time as the Dutch did.  All three armies put up a fight but  were all overrun and the remaining forces met up with the British in France beginning the battle of France.  The three primary players were the French, British, and Germans.

Tread - nice shot of the Somua.  Good to have the other side showing the hatch.  Thats good news about the Vulcan "British MK VI B" kit.  Hope to due it some justice.  What did you do to your hand?

tigerman

Shellback:

Eric , along with the flags of France , Britain and Germany , would the Belgium flag be included ?

 

Hmm, did Belgium fight? Well, I guess I always thought of it as a two-horse race. I mean only 200,000 Brits compared to 5 million French. What about the Dutch?

I'm open to ideas. 

I agree , was just asking . I thnk Germany and France are the two main countries that come to mind .But the British did fight and sadly got pushed out . I mean it was Germany that invaded France and Belgium was just ground to cross .

I was teasing half jest about Belgium and Britain. Yes, they were there as were the Dutch. Rotterdam got pretty beat up IIRC. If there is a way we could incorporate the flags, then great, otherwise we should go with perhaps the big three.

Vit13

A video from the B1 restored in Musée des blindés at Saumur.

http://youtu.be/2JJqDIQOuJE

 

Jc

 

 

Thanks JC!    All the cool stuff is in Europe!

tread

Some good news on a personal note.... I don't need surgery on my hand at this point..Ya hoo!

Rob, my hand was injured at work about a year and some months ago.. the MRI shows I have a severe inflammation and anomalies  of the hand muscle that controls my index and middle finger ... causes my hand to swell like a baseball mit and constant severe pain...also lose the use of those fingers... don't know how its gonna get fixed yet, but now we know what is wrong .... at least I am covered under workmens comp.....

I already missed 18 weeks this year to get my shoulder rebuilt ... I guess I ain't gettin any younger LOL... I just gotta take it easy at work so it doesn't interfere with my tank building ability

tread

Good news Tread. Now you can get to building.

how do you make badges?

tigerman

Good news Tread. Now you can get to building.

Ya mean like RIGHT NOW ?...... LOL .. I wish

Good to hear Tread, amazing how much we take our health for granted till for some reason we don't have it. Not sure there's much you can do without the use of your hand other than watch TV. It's hard to even read a book if you have trouble holding it and turning pages. 

Tread, that is good news to know what it is and no surgery.  Yes take it easy, don't interfere with the tank building!

Did someone say start building

Here is a link that has walk arounds of all the tanks the group is building.  Has FRENCH, BRITISH, GERMAN, and others.  http://maquettegarden.free.fr/index.html 

For those of you that cant read French: Left hand side click PHOTOS & VIDEOS, then ECHELLE 1, then MATERIELS 39/45.  Have fun