Hoggarth

I would like to get in on this but I'm wondering how 'New builder' friendly these group builds are. Not that I think you all would snub me and tell me how terrible I am, but I've been looking at your builds, and I would be highly intimidated to put something up next to them.

I don't own an airbrush, nor would I know what to do with one. That's on my wishlist. Anything I build is going to have to be rattle can and brush for a while.

In my experience, the best way to improve is to take part in GB's. My modelling has come on leaps and bounds since I got back into the hobby in 2008. Posting pics is a great way for people to see where your at and offer advice. And the good thing about GB's is that not only are you posting your pics, but your seeing others and what they are doing and how they are doing it. And at least with Allied armour you can go for a nice simple OD scheme and not have to worry about those German 3 tone ones, though if you feel up to the challenge, your more than welcome into the German armour GB as well.

At the end of the day we are here to have fun, and people will realise that your new to the hobby and perhaps don't have the experience or tools that others have built up over many years.

So I hope you won't feel intimidated and will jump in and as long as the advice is given and taken in a friendly well meaning manner, you will be fine.

And one final thing, the host of this GB, Eagle, is just about to finish his first ever armour GB and now he is about to host an armour GB, his first GB as host. So hopefully that might inspire others to dive in and take the plunge.

I wouldn't worry too much about it Hoggarth.  I've only completed one group build, but I can't even begin to describe how much I've learned and how helpful people have been as far as tips and tricks to get things right, and even sending me parts in the mail that weren't in my kit.  

I've just recently gotten a decent airbrush and I'm still figuring out how to use it, so I wouldn't worry about it that much.  There are all sorts of skill levels here so don't feel intimidated.  I consider myself a novice at best, especially when I tried painting figures for my LCVP in the Longest Day GB (I still cringe a little when I look at them), but the people here pointed me in the right direction to make them better than they were originally.  Best way is to jump in!

I would like to get in on this but I'm wondering how 'New builder' friendly these group builds are. Not that I think you all would snub me and tell me how terrible I am, but I've been looking at your builds, and I would be highly intimidated to put something up next to them.

I don't own an airbrush, nor would I know what to do with one. That's on my wishlist. Anything I build is going to have to be rattle can and brush for a while.

silentbob33

Last night I decided what I wanted to build for this, so I ordered the 1/35 Academy M-18 Hellcat for my entry.  Should be here sometime next week.

Got you on the list!  Welcome aboard!

Eagle90

Last night I decided what I wanted to build for this, so I ordered the 1/35 Academy M-18 Hellcat for my entry.  Should be here sometime next week.

A video for you T-26 builders.

1 more month to go

shivinigh

Do you really need a reason to go buy kits?  Ok maybe the expensive ones you do.  

Now there is a wise man! 

Eagle90

RBaer

The "question" or the reason to go buy kits for them?

;)

Well, you know....I have 5 sets of the F-80 wheels and only 3 kits! 

Eagle90

Bish

Eagle90

LOL!  I have to laugh...after you posting that the other day, I went home last night and starting moving stuff around in the hobby room and found a pile of AM stuff I bought at an estate sale!  Resin F-80 wheels, C-47 wheels, etc!  Forgot all about them!

Eagle90

But do you have any kits to put them on, that's the question.

LOL!  Why yes I do!  2 Monogram F-80's and 1 Testor's T-33.  also have 2 Monogram C-47's!  Hey, this should qualify me for the Monogram Mafia shouldn't it?! 

Eagle90

Do you really need a reason to go buy kits?  Ok maybe the expensive ones you do.  

The "question" or the reason to go buy kits for them?

;)

Eagle90

LOL!  I have to laugh...after you posting that the other day, I went home last night and starting moving stuff around in the hobby room and found a pile of AM stuff I bought at an estate sale!  Resin F-80 wheels, C-47 wheels, etc!  Forgot all about them!

Eagle90

But do you have any kits to put them on, that's the question.

LOL!  I have to laugh...after you posting that the other day, I went home last night and starting moving stuff around in the hobby room and found a pile of AM stuff I bought at an estate sale!  Resin F-80 wheels, C-47 wheels, etc!  Forgot all about them!

Eagle90

Yeah, I keep thinking I ought to keep track of all the bits and pieces I pick up at shows and such, but where's the fun in that? I'd rather find "new" stuff now and then.....

RBaer, now that is a pleasant surprise!  Maybe I should go through my stash again!  

Eagle90

In my best Ed Sullivan voice: "We've got a really big shew tonight, folks"

So I had a pleasant surprise last night. I was un-packing some of my stash, packed up for a move that didn't happen, and found an un-opened Eduard etch set for the M26. I bought it at the same time I bought the HobbyBoss kit (I think) and forgot all about it. What a deal!

Hey Jacinth68!  Welcome aboard!  Got you on the list.

Eagle90

hiya folks, would like to sign up to the group build. i have a cyber-hobby's Firefly Ic hybrid hull in 1/35 scale.

Not with that particular set, but I am a big fan of Fruils, despite the cost, I am in the middle of putting a set together now.

Generally I find they go together pretty easy. Occasionally you may have to drill out some of the holes, I think I have had to do one on this set so far. I normally assemble the required length and then test fit, in case I have to add or remove any, and then I put a dab of CA glue on the open end. I normally check my references to see how many links I need and then make that many, but often I have to remove one or two.

Completed Builds

RBaer: HobbyBoss 1/35 T26E1 Super Pershing

DantheMan85:   Dragon 1/35 M4 DV.

 Silentbob33:  Academy 1/35 M-18 Hellcat

 Ghostrider114: Tamiya 1/35 M4A3 (105).

Gamera:                   Tasca/Asuka 1/35 M4A3E2 Sherman "Jumbo".

Well since I brought this little M-24 home I figured I should buy him some new shoes so I picked up some metal tracks from Friulmodel. Has anyone ever used these and know what I might expect?

shivinigh

I can't help it when things flash those big puppy headlights at me

I hear ya!  And do not blame you one bit!  I bought 3 Revell 1/48 P-51's, a Revell 1/48 F-86, and an Italeri 1/72 B-25 this weekend at the show.........just because they looked so lonely sitting in that box all by themselves!    Poor little things!  Lord knows I don't need them, but I'm kinda like the Island of Misfit Toys King....I'll take you home! 

Eagle90

I can't help it when things flash those big puppy headlights at me

shivinigh

well went to the store today to pick up some paint and such when I heard this muffled sound coming from the back. Of course my curiosity got the better of me and when I went to investigate there was this box yelling 'TAKE ME HOME'. It was the cutest little M-24. So being the nice guy that I am I took him home. Now have Italeri's 1/35 M-24 Chaffee.

Shiv, you are a true humanitarian!  What a nice guy!  I bet it flashed those puppy eyes and you just couldn't resist! 

Got it on the list for you.  Great subject!  Can't wait to see it.

Eagle90

well went to the store today to pick up some paint and such when I heard this muffled sound coming from the back. Of course my curiosity got the better of me and when I went to investigate there was this box yelling 'TAKE ME HOME'. It was the cutest little M-24. So being the nice guy that I am I took him home. Now have Italeri's 1/35 M-24 Chaffee.

SchattenSpartan

Lotsa nice projects in here, but I'm telling you: We need more Easy-8s! There's no way we can overwhelm the Germans if we don't have enough of those (or Jumbos). I heard they have a whole bunch of Tigers and Panthers...

Gee, I've got two Easy-8s but I'm intending to build them up as Korean War tanks with the cool tiger faces- sorry!!! 

I notice we do have a Cromwell, a Firefly, and two Pershings- ought be enough to mount a good offensive there though! 

Lotsa nice projects in here, but I'm telling you: We need more Easy-8s! There's no way we can overwhelm the Germans if we don't have enough of those (or Jumbos). I heard they have a whole bunch of Tigers and Panthers...

Hey shiv!  Was hoping you'd pop on!  Glad to have you.  Got you on the list, so let me know what you're building when you get it.  Terrible you have to go to the hobby shop!  

Eagle90

Hey Eagle sign me up. The only armour kit I have at the moment for the allies is a crusader III which I don't believe saw any action in Europe. So I have to make a trip to the hobby store and pick something up. Will let you know by the week end.