The Ostfront GBII - 2011/12

Reposting from Ostfront I...

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Here's my next build for Ostfront - Dragon's Tiger I Late Production 3-in-1.

I'm planning to build this one up in the markings of s.Pz.Abt.505 in 1944. The color scheme is dunky with dark green striping and a yellow barrel band. The kit includes markings for tank 334, but I may opt for some Archer transfers for #312, which can be seen here. Is it just me, or is the barrel just primer?

This kit is dense! Lots of sprues, excellent detail, and so far, excellent fit. Very reminiscent of the Panzer III and IV, not the Cyber-Hobby M4A4 Orange Box I'm also working on (NOT a fan of that kit).

There's been some discussion elsewhere on the forums lately about tracks...well this one comes packing some DS tracks, which I think are just fine since the Tiger has so many wheels there's not really a chance for sag. But...the detail on these DS tracks has to be the best I've ever seen on rubber bands.

Here's where it's at so far - completed step 1! Richard, you'll note that it has the same weird suspension getup as the Panther. New to me, since I'm by no means a German armor expert.

Okay...now on to the fun stuff! Aftermarket!

First, a metal barrel. I believe this is an RB barrel. I think. 

Next, Cavalier zimmerit. I know Dragon's making a zimmed version of this kit now, but this isn't it. I considered the Eduard PE zimm, but I saw it on a Tiger at the show last weekend, and it was awful. The Cavalier set includes not just the ultrathin resin zimm for the hull, but replacement mantlet and hatches.

Have to say, I'm looking very forward to this one! 

Wholly crap Noah! My money is on you for the first completed.

Noah,

You are in! And a quick start as well. Love the looks of this plane! Have fun my friend and hope to see more soon.

Seems like the odd/ unusual subjects are getting attention. Love it

Richard

I'm in.  At midnight (no joke) I started an 1/72 Airfix Hs 129 b-3 (with the 7.5mm cannon). Worked on it until about 3am or so. I was wondering what scheme to use and this GB solved that question for me. I don't think I should chance the old Airfix decals. Here are my WIP pics so far:

and for scale refrence

I was thinking of a KV-2 but as Doogs as one in the works I thought to go with something different. Picked the Italian as I have a special interest in the Italian Campaign but so far too inexperienced here to host a GB for that front.

Bouttime,

An italian one! And on the russian front as well! Highly unusual subject but equally interesting to watch taking shape. Looking very much forward to this one Jeff!

Richard

Richard,

Reporting for duty Sir. I will be building Italeri's Carro Armato L6/40 in service with the Regia Esercito LXVll Battaglione Bersaglieri in Russia 1942.

I'm sure I will find round 2 as inspiring and motivating as round 1 so I will probably add another kit in the future. Love the look of the KV so maybe one of those.

Will post sprue and box pics early in the week as we are going to try to get one last weekend in before the boat has to come out.

Jeff

Completed builds (in order of finishing)

Kermit's ICM Pz.V "Panther" Ausf.D - 1:35 using revell enamels and acrylics:

Noah T's Airfix Henschell HS129B3 - 1:72:

Doogsatx's Dragon T34/85 - 1:35: