75th Anniversary of 1942 (World at War)

Check, Steve and Jack, thanks very much for the kind words ! This was another step forward trying out something new and improved.

Check, I would like the second photo please

Thanks again

Piers

Great finish on the Marder LA, suitably well worn and mud splattered.

The weathering on the Marder is very eye catching. I like how it's appropriate for each part of the vehicle. Great work LA/

Cheers

Tony

Front page updated, lost.  Thanks again for participating.

Alrighty, Spitfire is a wrap.  Per the 1/72 Sword kit's description:

• PR Mk.IV Trop, BP885, flown by Flt. Lt. Adrian Warburton of No.69 Squadron, based in Malta, 1942, finished overall in Royal Blue

For the front page, guess we can go with the first colour photo, or if you like another that is good too.   Check, thanks for hosting this one.

regards,

Jack

Been checking in, but not commenting. 

Nice job on the Wildcat Eric.  The weathering is excellent!

Lost, excellent job on the Marder.  The new techniques you tried worked out great!  

Jack, great job on the Spitfire.  I really like the color scheme!

Some really fine work being done.

Nice one, Jack.  Absolutely brilliant!  Wear, tear and weathering are stunning.

Another great achievement!

Thanks for participating.  Your creations are always things to be admired.

Looks great Jack, just like the picture . Your builds always impress and inspire me.

Thank you Dwayne, Check, Steve, and Tony.

regards,

Jack

Very good finish on the Spitfire Jack, I like the weathered/faded royal blue PR scheme.

Great photos too, is that done with Photoshop?

Jack, great job on the spit, lovely weathering effects. Another cracker from you.

Thank you Bish and Lost.

Yes, background images were photoshoped with the model placed onto a photo to appear to be flying over Malta.

regards,

Jack

Very nice work Jack!

Hi Andy, thanks!

regards,

Jack

Well I was finally able to finish the 109 up this past weekend! This is Zvezda's 109F-4 in the marking of Oblt. Hellmuth Ostermann. After some decal trouble I ordered some insignia masks from Maketar and gave them a try. While there was a learning curve, I'm pretty happy with how they came out. 

Thanks for hosting another great GB Check! Hopefully I'll be getting in on the 1943 GB as well.

Andy, yes that is one  beautiful finish, the winter scheme rocks!

regards,

Jack

Brilliant job there Andy, and great job on a very interesting scheme. And thanks for bringing this aircraft to my attention.

Yes, that is excellent work, Andy.  Nice job.  Quite an interesting finish, and unusual.  You achieved great results.

Which photo would you like for the front page?  Maybe two--so we can see both sides?  I'm thinking maybe the first two?

I look forward to seeing you in '43!

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it! The scheme was fun to do. it's pretty amazing how the German aircraft, especially the 109, offer some very interesting schemes. As far as pics, the first two will work for me Check.

Rooster,

Great finish of an unique scheme. The insignia masks worked very well

Hey Andy, that paint job is SWEEEEET!  The masks worked out great.  Kudos for trying something new, and pulling it off so well.

Photos are uploaded to the front page, Andy.  A very striking 109!  Thanks again for your participation.

Thanks Tony.

Thanks Checkmate.

Thanks Bish.

Thanks Jgeratic: Nice job on the spitfire, a job well done. Like the Royal Blue paint scheme.

Thanks Lostagain: Excellent finish on the Marder. Looks like it's seen a few winters.

Andy: Nice finish on the 109, really like the winter camo scheme.

Finished the Junkers Ju87 Stuka on the last day of the year. After the paint work was done, I sprayed Testors glosscote 1261 on both sides. The decals were nice and thin, layed down great. Next I sealed them in with another coat of Testors glosscote. Then used Tamiya Panel Line Accent color black, first time using it and it turned out good. You can see it more on the bottom than the top. To remove the exccess wash I used a lighty damp q-tip with enamel thinner. Next was airbrushing Tamiya XF-1 for some exhaust streaks. Then final paint touch-ups and Tamiya XF-86 Flat Clear.

I'm very happy with how this large Stuka turned out. As it turns out the main skids are stiff from the paint, they do lay down some what flat.

I plan to take more picture's, here in Ohio we have about a inch or two of snow on the ground and I plan to take it outside and get pictures on the ground in snow and in air flight.

38 by Daniel Smith, on Flickr

Nice work!  The decals came out especially well, and the canopy painting is flawless.

Well done, Dan.  Great looking Stuka!  Should look right at home in its natural snowy environment.  Looking forward to seeing it there.

Checkmate,

Do you mind if I join in with the venerable Tamiya 1/35 M3 Stuart? It will be my first attempt at an armored subject. So hopefully it will turn out okay.

Doc (Steve)

Welcome to the GB, Doc/Steve; very happy to have you join in!  I've updated the build roster with your Stuart.  Nice choice; I always thought it was a sharp looking vehicle.

Thanks for the add Checkmate! 

Here is my entry for the GB. The oldie but goodie Tamiya 1/35 M3 Stuart. Here the obligatory box top and parts photos to start off with.