75th Anniversary of 1944 Group Build (World at War)

I prefer 72nd for aircraft dio's for a number of reasons. Size is deffinetly one, adding a base add's to the footprint. In addition, the selection of subjects, both in aircraft subjects plus ground equipment is another feature. I know the range of 48th stuff is growing, but i am to far along now to switch up the scales.

Your talking about the Battle of Lyme Bay during Excersise Tiger on Slapton Sands in Devon. 2 LST's were lost and 2 more damaged, one by friendly fire from another LST.

In January I asked how I join this group? but after 3 tries and no replies I gave up. Anyone know how I can get in on the next one?  Thanks, Michael Hertz

All you have to do is say what kit your entering then start building. Same with any GB.

Though i am a bit confused. I just looked at all the posts in jan and don't see one from you and the host has resonded to everyone who asked to join. And your profile says you only have 1 post. It seems as though your posts were not submitted for some reason.

MEGAHERTZ

In January I asked how I join this group? but after 3 tries and no replies I gave up. Anyone know how I can get in on the next one?  Thanks, Michael Hertz

 

Like Bish said. Also, if I understand correctly, the 1944 GB goes until next year (75th anneversary of the end of the war). the '43 is still going on as well as the '42 and so on. You could enter an entry for one of those as well, if you wish.

The frequent GB host's on FSM are pretty relaxed about their GB's. Esp. Checkmate, Bish, Gamera and others. Just jump in, start a build and start posting . I'm probably not going to start my entry till Dec or Jan.

Steve is correct, Checks anniversay GB's are long running.

Greetings, Megahertz.

I don't know how to explain your experience, but I'm sorry you experienced it.  

You are more than welcome to join in this GB, as well as any or all of the others I've started to commemorate the 75th anniversary of WWII.

As Bish and Steve mentioned, there is one for each year of the war:  1939-40; 1941; 1942; 1943; 1944; and there will be one for the last year of the war:  1945.  It will begin on 1 January, 2020.

All of them are still up and running and I am monitoring them all.  You can join whatever you what, or join all of them and produce a kit specific to that year of the conflict.

The GB's will all end on 31 December, 2020.

I'd be glad for your participation.  All you need to do is post what you plan to build:  scale, manufacturer and kit.  Then start building and post photos of your progress.

Thanks for your interest!  Hope to hear back from you soon.

It's not much but I did get started on the Revell P-51D.  I havnt had much spare time.

68GT

It's not much but I did get started on the Revell P-51D.  I havnt had much spare time.

 

Love it GT. All time funnest most awesome P-51 kit for the price. Especially since revell fixed the cowl cover. 

checkmateking02

Greetings, Megahertz.

I don't know how to explain your experience, but I'm sorry you experienced it.  

You are more than welcome to join in this GB, as well as any or all of the others I've started to commemorate the 75th anniversary of WWII.

As Bish and Steve mentioned, there is one for each year of the war:  1939-40; 1941; 1942; 1943; 1944; and there will be one for the last year of the war:  1945.  It will begin on 1 January, 2020.

All of them are still up and running and I am monitoring them all.  You can join whatever you what, or join all of them and produce a kit specific to that year of the conflict.

The GB's will all end on 31 December, 2020.

I'd be glad for your participation.  All you need to do is post what you plan to build:  scale, manufacturer and kit.  Then start building and post photos of your progress.

Thanks for your interest!  Hope to hear back from you soon.

 

December 31 2020 for a full wrap?

Glad I am about done with the 43 and 44 and it only took me two years to complete one model, LOL.

I need to think up a subject for 1945.  Hmmm.

Lexington is about done for this and the 43 GB.

Latest progress on the Greyhound, got the hull interior and running gear finished:

I'm pretty happy with how the radio turned out, but I'm also looking through my spares box as I know I have an extra set of headphones somewhere, and can probably fashion a mike from scratch...

The driver's compartment was a little sparse on details (just a sterring wheel, shaft, and instrument panel), so I scratchbuilt the levers coming out from behind the panel, as well as the gas, clutch, and brake pedals:

Nice, AA! 

Chalk off 1944, Lex is complete and ready for sea.  This build is a compilation of radar, armament, and aircraft the ship had in both 1943 and 1944, hence why I was able to build it for both GBs

Nice looking cockpit, 68GT.  Lots of detail in there to catch the eye!

Nice work, AA.  What you've added has really added to the appearance.  Looks good!

Great looking ship, Scott.  And all the aircraft on deck make her look ready to go!

Do you have a preference for the finish-photo?

Thanks for being part of the GB.  I always appreciate seeing your nautical work.

This one

Thats one nice looking carrier scot, great looking build.

Got it, Scott.  Front page is updated with the finished Lex.

Thanks again for your contribution to the GB.  Great looking ship!

I have some progress to report on the mustang.  It's nothing earth shattering but its progress.

Progress is always good, Ed.  Nice to see things coming along!

Latest progress on the M-8.  Lower portion just about done now, still need to work on the turret:

That looks to be a flawless paint coat, AA--very smooth; and the green color is quite appealing.  Good job!

I'd like to participate with a 1/87 scale dio of a 12th Panzer "C" Type light armored recon company trying to make it's way to Normandy. A good way to represent most varients of sdkfz250, one of my favorites. PaulE

minitanker:  welcome to the GB!  Glad to have you participate.  That should make a great diorama.  Who makes 1/87 models?  I know it's HO railroad scale, but kind of uncommon elsewhere.

Thank you. Meant to say 2nd Panzer. Artmaster, ArsenalM, Alsacast, Hauler, Herpa, Preiser, ROCO, Trident, Wespe, WSW, to name a few. Was much more common in the 60s thru 90s as a wargaming scale. Still has a following in the US & Germany as a modeling scale. The plan is a basic rectangle w/2 parallel streets w/buildings in between. The stab & HW zugs are halted being passed by 1st & 2nd zugs looking to force an exit from the town. PaulE

checkmateking02

minitanker:  welcome to the GB!  Glad to have you participate.  That should make a great diorama.  Who makes 1/87 models?  I know it's HO railroad scale, but kind of uncommon elsewhere.

 

You've jogged my memory, minitanker.  Now I recall the ROCO tanks, and I think I even have some Preiser pilots waiting around for paint somewhere.

Thanks for all of the replies.  I was emailing to somewhere, but the only one anyone saw was the one I put in this forum on fs website.   I'm sure I screwed up.

I am looking for a worthy kit inmy piles of stuff.  I need this kind of thing to get me motivated.   Very cool stuff...

I'll be glad to put your selection up on the front page once you decide.  In the meantime, I'll put you up with a "TBD."

Welcome to the GB!