FineScale Modeler Orphaned Armor Group Build 2014

Chuck Davis

Okay guys - I'm officially changing my entry to a half-track converted with a Daimler armored car turret.  I have the kits on their way.  Here's a photo of my chosen subject from Israeli Half-tracks Vol. One by Tom Gannon:

It should be a fun build - lots to do, and not a lot left of the poor half-track after I'm done...one way or another. 

Thanks!

It's a standard "home-grown" design that they used on a number of their improvised/converted armor, including the M2 Scout Car that I had originally intended to build.  I think it's interesting that the little turret has an MG34 mounted.  Quite the eclectic set-up.

Now that's different. What's the small front turret from.

Oooops - sorry.  Both the half-track and Daimler are 1/72 Hasegawa.  

Okay guys - I'm officially changing my entry to a half-track converted with a Daimler armored car turret.  I have the kits on their way.  Here's a photo of my chosen subject from Israeli Half-tracks Vol. One by Tom Gannon:

It should be a fun build - lots to do, and not a lot left of the poor half-track after I'm done...one way or another. 

Thanks!

Jacinth68

P-Mitch- I was looking at some back issues of FSM and in the September 1991 issue is an article for building a Hotchkiss H-39 in german markings. Don't know if you have seen it or not but thought I would give a heads up.

Thanks for the heads up I'll have a dig and see if I can find it.

I did pick up another project last week, the new Vulcan models British Light Tank MK VI which I'm planning to do as a freshly captured tank with Italian flag added. Don't want it in the GB as I have one in already,but I may post pictures. Its another tiny thing, again no longer than 4 inches

Phil

Chuck Davis

Tim/Aaron - Being the paranoid type, I can get all the parts I need for an Israeli half-track up gunned with a French 90mm AT.  Since the track came from the US or GB, I assume that fits in as an orphan, yes?  If yes, I will proceed with an order and officially switch my build.  Thanks guys!

Chuck, I think that fits. Let me know the details and we'll change your listing.

P-Mitch- I was looking at some back issues of FSM and in the September 1991 issue is an article for building a Hotchkiss H-39 in german markings. Don't know if you have seen it or not but thought I would give a heads up.

First thanks for the kind words. I dont know about tim or aaron but i would like to see this.

Tim/Aaron - Being the paranoid type, I can get all the parts I need for an Israeli half-track up gunned with a French 90mm AT.  Since the track came from the US or GB, I assume that fits in as an orphan, yes?  If yes, I will proceed with an order and officially switch my build.  Thanks guys!

Wayne I have to agree with Tim on this one, I too have seen your work.

waynec

Judging from the skill level of the participants i'll have to put on my big boy pants for this build. TRUMPETER 1/35 TBD on markings but probably the libyan camo and markings from the picture.

All right, we've got you down for the Trumpeter kit.

Hah! You realize you're one of those high-skill-level participants, right? I seem to recall a BDRM-2 in an FSM online extra ...

Tim Kidwell

waynec

Hi tim Amazing. I spent a couple of hours searching yesterday and found all sorts of pics and all sorts of patterns but never saw these pics. I do have camo patterns of various armor from various countries. I could assume a tank pattern, colors and basic style, would be used on artillery. Plenty of time to decide. Thanks. The libyan one would certainly allow me to take my washes and powders to the next level. I will study that picture and pull out my THE WEATHERING MAGAZINEs

OK, Wayne. I'll put you down for a BM-21 Grad, scale, maker, and markings TBD.

We are now 23!

waynec

Hi tim Amazing. I spent a couple of hours searching yesterday and found all sorts of pics and all sorts of patterns but never saw these pics. I do have camo patterns of various armor from various countries. I could assume a tank pattern, colors and basic style, would be used on artillery. Plenty of time to decide. Thanks. The libyan one would certainly allow me to take my washes and powders to the next level. I will study that picture and pull out my THE WEATHERING MAGAZINEs

OK, Wayne. I'll put you down for a BM-21 Grad, scale, maker, and markings TBD.

waynec

Hi guys seems like half the world uses these. Can you send a link to those pics? If its the one i think it is im not that good a painter. I will continue look too. Thanks

Hi Wayne,

Here's an image of one in tan.

Here are a couple in green. 

Here's one in Libya that's been worked over. A more complex camo but cool markings.

Here's another in a cool camo scheme. 

The Finns used them too, but I haven't been able to pull up an image of one. I did find a video of a test launch though.

Hi guys seems like half the world uses these. Can you send a link to those pics? If its the one i think it is im not that good a painter. I will continue look too. Thanks

Hi Wayne,

Sorry for the mix-up this weekend regarding your posts. Glad you came back and re-posted here.

It would be great to have you along for the ride!

After a conference with Aaron, the BM-21 Grad would work, but might I suggest a bit more separation from Russia. A number of other countries have used the weapon system. We found some cool pics for Peruvian service, but there are many out there. 

waynec

Looks like this needs more modern stuff. Would anything in UN or IFOR qualify? If not i have a 1/35 trumpeter german FENNIK 4x4 recon vehicle in dutch markings or a BM-21 in ukraine markings

I'm sorry I've been away for a bit with a family illness, but getting back to my build of the King Tiger at Gereonsweiler, Germany, the 43 second video of the captured tank shows men from Company B, 129th Ordinance Maintenance Battalion of the 7th Armored Division using a wrecker hooked up to the turret. I think I've identified the wrecker as a Ward LaFrance M1A1so I've been trying to find this wrecker to complete an accurate Dio from the video but I think I'm beating my head against the wall trying to find one in 1/35. Accurate Armor did make on but there running about $300 US if you can even find one. Any help would be appreciated to find one in the right scale but I think I'm out of luck, it would have made a nice piece.

Terry    

Aaron Skinner

Chuck Davis

Yes.  It used to be throw some HEAT at them...now its throw some PEER at them.

That's OK - there's still time to shrug off the pressure to go large or go home.  In the meantime, I'll duck and cover.

If it's helpful, I'm pretty sure your chance of surviving a bombardment like this is better in a larger vehicle, say 1/35 scale.

Don't worry Chuck, my little 1/72 will be there to help you. We can both hide in the same crack in the wall.

Klik

jeaton01

Klik, if you are looking for a 1/35 M48 I have the Tamiya kit, new in box.  PM me if interested.

Not sure how to PM (sorry). Which Tamiya M48 kit is it? Since this GB doesn't start of a while, I'm in no rush ( plus, I've got a backlog of kits to finish first). Klik

Hi Klik,

I just called Greenfield News and Hobby, a local store in our area. They have a Dragon 1/35 scale M48A3 Mod. B in stock. If you want, give them a call (414-281-1800) and ask for Gary. He'll get you hooked up. I know they'll ship to you if you aren't local to Milwaukee.

Tamiya only does one M48, an M48A3 that was released in the early 80s or late 70s.

jeaton01

Klik, if you are looking for a 1/35 M48 I have the Tamiya kit, new in box.  PM me if interested.

Chuck Davis

Yes.  It used to be throw some HEAT at them...now its throw some PEER at them.

That's OK - there's still time to shrug off the pressure to go large or go home.  In the meantime, I'll duck and cover.

If it's helpful, I'm pretty sure your chance of surviving a bombardment like this is better in a larger vehicle, say 1/35 scale.

Yes.  It used to be throw some HEAT at them...now its throw some PEER at them.

That's OK - there's still time to shrug off the pressure to go large or go home.  In the meantime, I'll duck and cover.

Aaron Skinner

Gamera

Ah Chuck, I can see it if you're trying to keep everything the same scale but size wise the M8 is pretty small in 1/35th- I can hold one in my hand without much hanging over.  

And that Columbian scheme would be much easier to mask and paint in the larger scale...

Chuck, seems I've called in some artillery fire on your position. You may want to move.

Bish

22 entry's, never mind a mug, i think we will need Steins for this one.

Bish, I like your thinking! 

Tom is working on the ribbon for the build. I think you guys will dig it. We hope to unveil it next week.