Going Big GB

Panzer and wing-nut - Those are some kick ass builds.  I am constantly impressed with the craftsmanship here in these GB's.  Well done guys!

Craig

I still can't get it to work!!!!

When I paste the link it tels me that I have too many characters????

I need a step by step tutorial and maybe some direct help!

P!ssed!!!!!!!

can anybody Skype??

Wing_Nut

WOW!!!

Up in testing forums there is a thread  "GB Test" toward the bottom of the first page.  Should get you what you need.

Theuns

Now that came out beautifully, well done with the exelent result.

Witch pic would you like for the front page?

Theuns

Thanks but how in the H#LL do you actually put the new tag into your profile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

can't find out any place in help and am very frustrated now!

don't have time to go looking forever!

I am leaving for a contest at 5;45 am, and would like to add the tag for this gb.

SWEET!!!!!!.  the badge should be on the roster post. since i am getting more into cool bases for my builds, have you considered putting a couple of dragon teeth in front? concrete gray. might add a bit of color and promote a story line. still think it looks cooler from the rear but consider the source.

PJ and WN--Just awesome work guys.  Back pats all around.

Panzer that is not only GIGUNDO in size, it's GIGUNDO in looks too.

Cutting a few dozen, 54 to be exact, of these little rings from aluminum tubing and finishing the wiring took most of my snow day yesterday. 

Here is the nearly completed engine.  I still need to work out the exhaust pipes since there is a difference in the set up for the Vector engine from the kit engine. But I think the kit parts will meld into this well enough, with some modification, to be able to mount the engine to the firewall with what will essentially be following the kit instructions.

Of the 78 resin parts in the bag, I've used 48 here.  Total parts count after all the wiring, fittings, spark plugs, rocker arm oil lines etc.   221.  I made the stand and base to display it, at least until it's time to install into the fuselage, since it is a completed model unto itself.

Now that came out beautifully, well done with the exelent result.

Witch pic would you like for the front page?

Theuns

Thanks to everyone for the high praise!

Sorry for the poor quality pics though.  My phone was acting up last night.

I will post some better pics in just a minute.

But I have a question.  Since it has been such a very long time since I have been in a GB, how do I get the GB tag?

In the mean time, here are some better pictures;

PANZERJAGER

Panzer, one of the best armour builds I've seen. Epic. Thanks for this outstanding work!! Very inspirational and friggin' cool....

Stunning work panzer!  

Any chance I join with Academy's A3M1 Stuart in 1:35?

Finally, the time has come to call this one DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PANZERJAGER

Better late than never!

got to finish the base and do pastels, but here you go!;

PANZERJAGER

Super wicked sexy engine Marc

Dang that engine looks sweet :-)

I have been swamped at work so my model playtime has been drastically cut :-(

Theuns

B1, nice Jug!

Wing nut, that engine looks great! (BTW, the wire details on the cylinders are oil lines for the rocker boxes)

I have had some interruptions this last week but,  I have been making progress in the background here.

The figures are just about done and I have just "finishing touches" to go on the T28/T95. 

Next I need to get the base done.

I promise I will post more pictures tonight.

PANZERJAGER

Work on the R2800 continues.

Crack Case is painted and dry brushed.

1st to do after that was drill 108 holes in the cylinders... 6 holes in ea. of 18 cylinders.  2 pilot holes for the spark plugs then drilling that out to the final size and then the holes for the little handles or guards or whatever they are.

Next was to make 18 pieces of wire exactly the same and size.  I made a quick jig with some sheet styrene.  Push the wire into the depression, bend the sides down, trim and Bob's your uncles... a perfect match and fit.

The cylinders  were painted with aluminum Alclad and given a block oil wash on the cooling fins.  Here where it is at the moment.  I can't do the wiring yet since I have to wait for some tiny metal hex nuts from Scale Hardware.

Thanks Wing nut, The barracuda wheels are outstanding ! I will use them from now on where I can.

B1...fanfreakintastic!  How are those Barracuda tires? I have them for my Corsair and the look sweet in the bag.

Thanks Theuns!  

That looks just superb, the metal finish is spot on...well done!

Thanx for taking part inb the GB :-)

Front page updated, feel free to grab a badge if you like.

Theuns

Thanks rob !

B1...wicked....just plain and simply wicked..Friggin' nice Jug, man!! Love it...

Thanks stik!

Bone that looks fabulous! Wow! And a 45+ year old Revell kit to boot! Very beautiful in that shiny finish!

Well after assembling and painting the wheels I am calling this Jug done. The parts count was really low and I finished alot quicker than anticipated. I know this is not the best p-47 in 1/32 scale on the market, but I had alot of fun building So here it is Revell's 1/32 P-47D in the colors of the 201st squadron mexican airforce as they appeared in the phillipines during WW2.

Absolutely wicked Panzer!! Looks like it should be in a Sci-fi pic!! Blowing me away for sure!!

Wow PJ! The term "land ship" definitely comes to mind here! What a beast! That looks quite imposing!