sry  im new to this forum thing and I haven't learnd how to load more than 1 pic at a time with photobucket  so here is my other build if it fits in with the GB

greentracker98

The AFV club M-10 leaves me in sticker shock, I agree that if you want a decent kit, You should pay a little more, but the AFV club kits are way out of my league and I dare to say they would be out most peoples price range. I'll do some more investigating. Please keep me signed up. but I'll let you know what I'm going do.

I don't understand why the prices on AFV Club web site are so much more. I did some more research and found others are selling these kits at a big discount. Why?

Any how, I still want to do the M 10, it will be 1:35 scale AFV Club. Any change of plans will be posted here as they happen.

Thanks

A quick eBay search turned up an AFV Club M10 for $18 and an Academy M10 for $15.

AFV Cub's kit has some annoying gimmicks like a spring loaded recoil system and vinyl rubber inserts for the suspension bogies. Academy's kit has better interior details within the hull, but experts say the AFV turret is more accurate. Purists recommend the AFV turret on the Academy hull; something I'd never bother to do! I have both kits and would recommend either, but tell you to get which ever kit you find cheaper.

Having said all that, there's probably more aftermarket items designed for the more common Academy kit than for the less common AFV Club kit. That's something to keep in mind. The Academy kit has been released in at least three versions as has the AFV kit.

Rob Gronovius

A quick eBay search turned up an AFV Club M10 for $18 and an Academy M10 for $15.

AFV Cub's kit has some annoying gimmicks like a spring loaded recoil system and vinyl rubber inserts for the suspension bogies. Academy's kit has better interior details within the hull, but experts say the AFV turret is more accurate. Purists recommend the AFV turret on the Academy hull; something I'd never bother to do! I have both kits and would recommend either, but tell you to get which ever kit you find cheaper.

Having said all that, there's probably more aftermarket items designed for the more common Academy kit than for the less common AFV Club kit. That's something to keep in mind. The Academy kit has been released in at least three versions as has the AFV kit.

Thanks Rob, This will be my first armored kit. I'm doing the Trumpeteer 1:35 Half track from The Dirty Dozen movie, so i guess it gave me some experience with the tracks, other than that, it can't really be called armor.

I recently purchased the Academy P-38 Kit to do for the "Longest Day" GB. and so far (no it's not finished yet) Its been an extremely pleasing kit (but it does have the odd peices that don't fit true, However, they were fixed without much trouble and the P 38 is a tough one  to do.). So, maybe I'll go with the Academy M 10. But That's in the not too far forseeable future.

So, Thanks again Rob. and to everyone else as well

Ken: It's nice to have you in here.

blackdog: The StuG qualifies. It's an Ausf. G, which means it has the long-barreled 75mm gun, so it counts as a TD.

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SchattenSpartan

Ken: It's nice to have you in here.

blackdog: The StuG qualifies. It's an Ausf. G, which means it has the long-barreled 75mm gun, so it counts as a TD.

Thanks Clemens

SchattenSpartan

blackdog: The StuG qualifies. It's an Ausf. G, which means it has the long-barreled 75mm gun, so it counts as a TD.

SS: that's NOT a Ausf.G - it's a StuG IV....count the wheels - there's 8, plus it has the forward driver's position.  But, it still qualifies for the build!

I'm in!!  Please put me down for Eduard's 1/35 Hetzer with interior.

Greg: Oops, my bad... Thanks for clarifying. Note to myself: Next time do NOT only look at the top of the vehicle...

PJ: Nice to have you in here! I'm building the same kit, but I have to save mine first. I started working on it some time ago, but it was way above my skill level at that time, so some of the assemblies I completed back then just look horrible. I hope all the guys here can help me with that project...

SchattenSpartan

Thanks dude for having me here,  I just finished the Dora so sneak over there and give it a gander. The Eduard Hetzer  is a sweet looking kit with tons of detail. Just holler at me if you need help.

It's great to have your help on this one! My main problem is that I screwed things up big time when I started the Hetzer, so I have to attempt to fix that now...

SSpartan

Shoot me a pm to see what can be done. I will be out and about with the wife in a bit just in case I don't get back to you right away.

I guess I have alot to learn about armored vehicles. I don't think you could get much worse than me. I grew up doing ww2 aircraft. I guess you could say I like being up high and looking down on things. So, I'f you see me doing something wrong (I'll follow the directions, but we all know modeling kits aren't always right) let me know.

Thanks

Don't worry Ken, we will look after you on the Dark Side.

Bish

Don't worry Ken, we will look after you on the Dark Side.

Thanks Bish LOL

I don't have any f-16 in my stash. im a ww2 guy and mostly p-40. as far as modern jets I just dig the f-16 its my fav. and that 1 is wild

Bump.

I'll add the Russian vehicle list in the next days.

Only 2 weeks until this one kicks off...

Looks like its going to be a good start on the GB front this coming year, 3 great looking GB's all kicking off, should be fun, and hectic, again lol.

I may join, I have Tamiya  1:48 Jagdtiger. My work is going over to 12 hour shifts which may give me more time to work on models, we'll see how long it takes me to adjust to it. We'd be working 2 on, 2 off, then once a month we work 3 on and have 4 off.

This GB hasn't officially started yet, but I want to wish all of you a merry Christmas nonetheless!

Cheers, Clemens

And the same to you buddy. Looking forward to this one kicking off.

I'd like to wish you all a merry Christmas as well, and itching to get this one started before I go back to work.

Back at you Clemens!  Hope you all over there are having an awesome Holiday!

Eagle90

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays everyone!  Hope everyone is having or will have an awesome Christmas!

Eagle90

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Tony lee and Catherine

Merry Christmas to one and to all!!! 

Change of plan SS i'm going to build this one instead.

See you New Years Day

Tony, is that a new Dragon kit, not seen that one before.

Yes sir she's fresh off the press.

Tony lee

Odd they should release another new one so soon. Look forward to seeing you build it.