I really need another GB <sigh> but it looks like a fun bunch of builders and i have an AFV CLUB SPAA i was suppose to do for at least 2 other GBs plus a GMC and an OTS SDFKZ????  i am in.

Nice to have you on board wayne. Don't worry, plenty of time to finish up those others GB's first.

just finished JAPANESE V and OTS. have fireboat for 1946 and still need to wire the breech on 1/35 K-5 so i can continue with that.

waynec

just finished JAPANESE V and OTS. have fireboat for 1946 and still need to wire the breech on 1/35 K-5 so i can continue with that.

 

I have cut down quite a bit myself, so much so i can even fit in a none GB build. I only have the floatplane, carrier and 72nd to do this year, and a second one for the 46GB.

I think I'll shed some light on this one!  My entry...

Mopar Madness

I think I'll shed some light on this one!  My entry...

 

 

O, nice, i'll be watching that one closely.

Mopar Madness

I think I'll shed some light on this one!  My entry...

 

 

Haha, nice play on words! 

Yeah, very interested in how the AFV halftracks build compared to the Dragon halftracks.

hogfanfs

 

Mopar Madness

I think I'll shed some light on this one!  My entry...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haha, nice play on words! 

Yeah, very interested in how the AFV halftracks build compared to the Dragon halftracks.

 

 

I built the AFV /3 |Ausf D at the end of 2014 and it was a very nice build. There were a lt of pour stubs to remove, but they were not in view but would hinder fitting some parts. Having built a Dragon Ausf D a few years before and a Dragon Ausf C now, i really don't think there is much between the 2. Fortunatly, for the most part, they do differant versions of the 251. Where they do have kits of the same version, i have tended to go for AFV club.

Bish

 I built the AFV /3 |Ausf D at the end of 2014 and it was a very nice build. There were a lt of pour stubs to remove, but they were not in view but would hinder fitting some parts. Having built a Dragon Ausf D a few years before and a Dragon Ausf C now, i really don't think there is much between the 2. Fortunatly, for the most part, they do differant versions of the 251. Where they do have kits of the same version, i have tended to go for AFV club.

 

Thanks, Bish! When I purchase another 251, I was leaning toward the AFV, since I haven't built one. Now I know it will be an AFV!

Man what a great looking kit. This is one that will be added to the "To Get List".

Hunter

Man what a great looking kit. This is one that will be added to the "To Get List".

 

Hunter,

Here you go!  AFV Club I have a feeling you'll find several to put on the "To get list"! 

hogfanfs

 

 

Hunter

Man what a great looking kit. This is one that will be added to the "To Get List".

 

 

 

 

Hunter,

Here you go!  AFV Club I have a feeling you'll find several to put on the "To get list"! 

 

Bruce - 

LOL...I know you are 100% correct with your statement. As soon as I saw your post with your kit, I wanted one. It's a great looking kit and I bet it's going to be a really fun build. Thank you very much for the link. After opening it I found about, ooooh 25-plus I want. I really like this one I attached. Thank you again for the link.

Sd.Kfz 251/21 Drilling MG151 20mm AA

Thanks guys.  Dang, that "Drilling" is pretty sweet looking!  I'm sure the "Uhu" will provide me hours of joy and frustration.  There's loads of conduit and wire in that IR gear, and if that weren't enough, it looks like the 8 kW generator housed in the crew compartment is all but missing.  Better brush up on my scratch building skills.  I can tell there are going to be some really nice halftracks built in this GB!

Mopar Madness

Thanks guys.  Dang, that "Drilling" is pretty sweet looking!  I'm sure the "Uhu" will provide me hours of joy and frustration.  There's loads of conduit and wire in that IR gear, and if that weren't enough, it looks like the 8 kW generator housed in the crew compartment is all but missing.  Better brush up on my scratch building skills.  I can tell there are going to be some really nice halftracks built in this GB!

 

Theres an update set from Blast models for the UHU. I have this for mine and its look prety nice, covers all the parts the kit misses out.

http://www.phpshopxml.com/blamod.shop/CID/c7159545f3bfd8393c99f88795a19c37/function/itemPageDisplay/shopItemCode/BL35121K

Thanks for information!  

waynec

 

Wayne - 

Very nice kit sir, looking forward to seeing this one come together. Enjoy!

MM - You are so right with your comment...There is going to be a lot of awesome looking half tracks in this GB.

waynec

 

Nice, i'll be watching that one closely as well. All these 251's, i'll be in heaven

For those of you looking for a Dragon 251 kit: 

1/35 Sd.Kfz. 251/17 Ausf.C / Command Version (2 in 1)

I'm trying my best not to pull the trigger. Hopefully, someone find this to be a good deal!

I have seen that kit Bruce but didn't realise it covered both versions. I opted for the two AFV kits a few years back, but i know this Dragon kit would be a good option.

Seeing as we are posting pics of our bulds, i figured i might as well throw my hat in. I'll be doing two builds for this. The first is a kit that i think has been in the stash longer than any other, must be close to 20 years. So its well about time i built it.

And the second, well, a 251 of course. But which one to choose. I currently have 27 in the stash, so plenty to pick from. I opted for one i have been planning to do for a few years, and i have had this kit for some time as well. It says tamiya on the box, bt the end result will be more of a Tamiya/Dragon/AFV kit.

hogfanfs

For those of you looking for a Dragon 251 kit: 

1/35 Sd.Kfz. 251/17 Ausf.C / Command Version (2 in 1)

 

I'm trying my best not to pull the trigger. Hopefully, someone find this to be a good deal!

 

Hey Bruce - 

Very nice kit...Sir you can not temp me like that. (lol) This is going to be a great GB 

Two great looking kits Bish. Looking forward to seeing what you my have in mind for them. Stand alone? Dio's? Don't reveal, just lay it on us. (lol)

There looks to be a lot of great kits that aregoing to be built in this GB.  I can't wait to see how they progress.

Robert

Hunter

Two great looking kits Bish. Looking forward to seeing what you my have in mind for them. Stand alone? Dio's? Don't reveal, just lay it on us. (lol)

 

Well, it will be no big surprise

More halftracks coming out, this time announced from Bronco .. wonder what quality they are:

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/bronco.html

regards,

Jack

Thnaks jack, they look interesting. I think Bronco have a pretty good reputation, so will be interesting to see how these are.

Right guys, i have now put the build threa up, so only 30 days to go until kick off.

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/29/p/170535/1885445.aspx#1885445

Where people have commited to a build, you have been added to the roster.

Nice line up so far, it would suit me as it is. But hopefully we can get some none German subjects in there.

Yes, i did say that, no i am not ill. Just trying to be impartial.

jgeratic

More halftracks coming out, this time announced from Bronco .. wonder what quality they are:

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/bronco.html

regards,

Jack

 

Hello Jack - 

Thank you for sharing the link. I liked all of the kits. Heck, if I could get away with it I'd buy each one right now. But, I think the wife would be a little mad. (lol) 

Thanks again Jack for sharing, I enjoyed it.