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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 1:50 PM

ModelMan68

Also Bish, put me down for a Tamiya 1:35 scale Nashon 8.8cm Pak43/1 (Sd.kfz.164). This will also be a dio.

 

 

That should be nice. I have an AFV Club and Cyber Hobby Nashorn, but not seen the new Tamiya one yet. Will you being doing a What If scheme, or stick with a late war one.

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Posted by ModelMan68 on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 1:35 PM

Also Bish, put me down for a Tamiya 1:35 scale Nashon 8.8cm Pak43/1 (Sd.kfz.164). This will also be a dio.

 

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Posted by ModelMan68 on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 1:32 PM

[quote user="Bish"]

 

 
ModelMan68

Hello Bish,

I am in!! I will be submitting a 1:35 scale AFV 105mm M2A1 Howitzer diorama.

Can't wait to see all the submissions...

 

 

 

That sounds good to me. I actually had to look that up, Allied gear is not my thing. That one works nicley. What your plan for a dio.

 

January 1946 Winter time

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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 12:48 PM

ModelMan68

Hello Bish,

I am in!! I will be submitting a 1:35 scale AFV 105mm M2A1 Howitzer diorama.

Can't wait to see all the submissions...

 

That sounds good to me. I actually had to look that up, Allied gear is not my thing. That one works nicley. What your plan for a dio.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 12:46 PM

Steve, thats fine. I did mention the Eugen in my write up. She would work either way, as a what if or as she was during the bomb test. Which kit is it your building.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 10:19 AM

Bish, sorry to keep changing my mind here, I'm typically pretty decisive. I received some gift cards for Christmas and I'm going to order something I think you would appreciate. 

The DKM Prinz Eugen cruiser.  She was a war prize in 45 and was used in the atomic bomb test at Bikini twice and can still be dived on. If its OK with you I think this is my final decision. The Prinz Eugen would probably have survived into 46 had the war continued.

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Posted by hogfanfs on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 8:55 AM

Gentleman,

I dug out the Type 4, and didn't realize how many 1946 subjects I actually have!

I have two other kits I want to finish, but, I think I will start this one soon after the new year.

I'm really looking forward to the WIP picture from everyone!

 Bruce

 

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Posted by ModelMan68 on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 7:27 AM

Hello Bish,

I am in!! I will be submitting a 1:35 scale AFV 105mm M2A1 Howitzer diorama.

Can't wait to see all the submissions...

Jeff     

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Posted by Bish on Monday, December 28, 2015 3:52 PM

Ok all, we have 3 full days before this kicks off, i know with you bunch it will be a good one. I will be kicking off on day one with the Arado, first job will be to modify the bomb bay and add an entry hatch underneath. As for my second build, looks like i am doing the E-100 jagd. I guess i better get planning a dio for that beast.

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Posted by Bish on Sunday, December 27, 2015 1:13 AM

Steve, both those sound good to me.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, December 27, 2015 12:18 AM
Bish,
I think I have narrowed it down to the 1/72 Martin PBM Mariner (which I received for Christmas) or a Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate of some scale. The PBM was used until the mid 50’s and The Ki-84 would surly have been in service into 46.
Let me know if either of these would be acceptable
Steve

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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 11:58 PM
Thanks tates. And got you added to the roster. Welcome aboard.

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Posted by tates on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 7:18 PM

Thanks Bish, gonna have to cast my vote for the e-100

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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 5:07 PM

Damn right it would tates. I have that one myself and thought about putting it up for the vote. So i will be watching yours closely. I'll add you to the roster later, in the meantime, be sure to check page 2 and have your vote.

And welcome aboard.

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Posted by tates on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 4:46 PM

Would a panzer VIII maus qualify for this GB? if so I'm in with a dragon 1/35 maus

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Posted by Bish on Monday, December 14, 2015 12:34 AM

Red, yep, thats fine.

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Posted by RedFZ1 on Monday, December 14, 2015 12:32 AM

Hi Bish. I have a question: I have decided to do a 'never left the drawing board' version of the Me 264 , is that acceptable?

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, December 12, 2015 5:05 AM

Wel, if the GB carries one like this once it starts, it should be a good one. We have 10 pages already and there is still 2 weeks to go before kick off. Thanks for all the imput and enthusiasm guys.

And on that note, the current vote for my armour build stands at

E-100 Jagd 4

E-10 3

E-75 and Coelian 1 each and still none for the Lowe. So as it stands, i will be building the monster of an E-100 Jagdpanzer.

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, December 12, 2015 5:00 AM

Now that sounds ambitious. I am surprised there is not a 48th plastic kit of the 264. Will look forward to seeing this one.

Welcome aboard.

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Posted by RedFZ1 on Saturday, December 12, 2015 4:58 AM

I'm in. Planning on kit bashing a 1/48 B-29 into a Me 264. Lone Star models had a resin kit of this plane but it is now out of production and was wayyy expensive. The B-29 and Me 264 were very similar looking aircraft. I have the Monogram B-29 and have been looking for Ju 88 kits to get the engines from. Need some inexpensive ones since I only need the engines and props. I may cast resin ones if I can't find some cheap kits.

 

 

 

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, December 12, 2015 3:56 AM
No worries Steve, plenty of time to decide.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, December 11, 2015 9:20 PM

Bish,

One thought I had was a Bell 47D, but the 47a was available in 46, which looks somewhat different than the D. I may go with a B-29 or even a DC-3 or DC-4.
Still deciding.

Steve

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Posted by Bish on Friday, December 11, 2015 7:17 PM
Ye, those long trips abroad can certainly cut into modelling time.

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Posted by blkhwkmatt on Friday, December 11, 2015 7:01 PM

That was the one.  Thought that I would have the time before going overseas, but didnt.  Should be easier to make the time this year, no long trips scheduled.

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Posted by waynec on Friday, December 11, 2015 3:43 PM

blkhwkmatt

I think that I bought it a couple of years ago and was supposed to build the 335 for another GB.  Never got it done though, so this is attempt number two for this kit. 

 

me too. the Tamiya and the Monogram. i even did the badge forthe GB and still didn't get it done.

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Posted by Bish on Friday, December 11, 2015 1:40 PM
There was a 335 GB, was it for that. I hope your able to get it done this time, would be great to see it.

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Posted by blkhwkmatt on Friday, December 11, 2015 1:37 PM

I think that I bought it a couple of years ago and was supposed to build the 335 for another GB.  Never got it done though, so this is attempt number two for this kit. 

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur!!! - Anything said in Latin sounds profound!

 

 

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Posted by Bish on Friday, December 11, 2015 3:44 AM

That sound nice Matt. I did wounde rif it would be a CMK conversion. I don't look at the 48th stuff much so probably why i have not seen ti. Will look forwrad to that.

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Posted by blkhwkmatt on Friday, December 11, 2015 12:23 AM

Bish
 
blkhwkmatt

I would like to jump in with my Tamiya 1/48 Do-335, will be converting it to the B-1 (heavy armament) varient, and will go with a late war camo pattern.

<Matt

 

 

 

Matt, is that an AM conversion set for that kit. I have seen it converted into a 2 seater before, but not the B-1.

 

 

Bish, it is the CMK resin kit.  Will post some pics once the build starts.  Think that I am going to open up both engine bays as well.

<Matt

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Posted by JOE RIX on Thursday, December 10, 2015 7:10 PM

Meh, the P-51's alright I guess. Yet it doesn't come any where near to matching the sheer beauty, elegance and elan of an F4U Corsair. Enjoy:

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