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

checkmateking02

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.

 

Bakery, modified Pola model done previously and hardscape added.

 Modified Pola theater added. Has taken me this long, three models, to finger out photo loading w/GDs' help. Next will be destoyed building in vacant spot.

PaulE

Excellent work, Paul.  You captured the "burned-out" look exceptionally well.  It looks very realistic.  Good job!

Very nicely done there Paul, really capture the look.

Ok, first off is the apologies for not posting sooner or following GB like I should have.  I don't have WIP shots of this LVT as it was shunted to the back of the work bench for more than 6 months.  Here are pictures with construction, painting, and decaling done though:  

I just have to do some weathering, but that was what led to the readblock to begin with!  I have no idea what to do with this blue/gray base color, I'm think a gray was with some light rust streaks, then finished off with a light gray dry brushing.

If anyone has suggestions, I'm open!

Time to hop in the time machine and join you in 1944.

The subject will be Italeri's IL-2 Shturmovik in 1:48 (A/M repack).

This will be my first IL-2 built ever.

Kit contents:

AM/Italeri have correctly reproduced a swept wing machine (called 'The Arrow' by the Soviets), with wooden rear fuselage and metal wings

A PE set from Eduard will also be used

as well as the following reference material

First job was to wash the sprues and let them dry, while studying Jason Moore's book (seems an excellent read).

Best regards and a happy 1944 GB

Kostantin

Finished/added burntout building. Buildings in background are from an older dio. Gardening & rubble to go, then I can place vehicles. C&Cs welcomed. PaulE

It's a very good looking build, Robert.  Nice paintwork.  As for weathering, I'm not so hot at it, so I don't do it much.  

But maybe a dark pinwash in the recesses, possibly some lightened variation of the high spots would be a place to start.  

There are some very good armor builders here, and maybe they'll have some more useful suggestions.

Good job!

Thanks for posting, Kostantin.  Nice collection of research materials there.  It's an impressive looking plane.  

That's all coming together really well, Paul.  Good staging area for the action.  Has a nice destructed look to it.

Glamdring

Ok, first off is the apologies for not posting sooner or following GB like I should have.  I don't have WIP shots of this LVT as it was shunted to the back of the work bench for more than 6 months.  Here are pictures with construction, painting, and decaling done though:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just have to do some weathering, but that was what led to the readblock to begin with!  I have no idea what to do with this blue/gray base color, I'm think a gray was with some light rust streaks, then finished off with a light gray dry brushing.

If anyone has suggestions, I'm open!

 

 

Nice looking build. On my Pz Grey builds, i start with a slightly lighter grey dry brushing, i always do that first. Thats folowed with dot filters useing light grey's and white followed by dust.

Good advice from a veteran armour builder!

Thanks, Bish.

1/87 Trident 250/9 build. A little help from some small friends on the small parts. These go together pretty quick. I won't bore y'all w/the other 20+ 250s unless y'all are interested.

1/2 way point.

Assy complete.

Finis

PaulE

Outstanding, Paul!  Weathering is very effective.  Great work

checkmateking02

Outstanding, Paul!  Weathering is very effective.  Great work

 

That's one sharp war-time environment!  Very realistic.

Thanks for the advice, Bish!  It definitely gave me a direction.

I gave it a wash with along the panel lines with Vallejo gray wash, followed my a dry brushing of Vallejo Wolf Gray.  Lastly a was of Vallejo European dirt along the running gear and along the bottom of the sides.  (wrong theater, but it's what was on hand!)

I present "Crazy Legs" of Co. C 708th Amphibious Tank Battalion, for the Invasion of Saipan, 1944.

Thanks for looking and the excellent GB!

Now thats much better, nicely done.

Finishing up 250 'C' recon company HQ section. ROCO swimmer, Trident 250/3 & ketten with ROCO & Preiser figs.

C&Cs welcomed. PaulE

Paul, thats some lovely work on that base and the vehicle have come out really well. Nice work.

Well done, Robert.  It's very effective, and brings everything together.

Do you have a preference for the finish-photo?  Personally, I think the third photo shows "Crazy Legs" to the best advantage.

Thanks for being part of the GB.  It was a pleasure to have you join in.

These vehicles are excellent, Paul.  They certainly look bigger than they really are.  Nice detail.  Good job!

Check,

I will be starting the North Carolina. I have the Eduard PE set, Metal main guns, secondaries, Pontos deck blue wood deck and a book of 3D drawings.

It will likely take me well into next year to complete. Especially since this won't be the only kit I will be working on.

Thank you gentlemen. Here are my efforts on the Heavy Weapons platoon.

Mortar section & pltn. ldr.

Cannon section.

C&Cs welcomed. PaulE

Sounds good, Steve.  I got to tour USS North Carolina this past summer; she's quite a ship.  

More great work, Paul.  They are beautifully done.

checkmateking02

More great work, Paul.  They are beautifully done.

 

checkmateking02

Well done, Robert.  It's very effective, and brings everything together.

Do you have a preference for the finish-photo?  Personally, I think the third photo shows "Crazy Legs" to the best advantage.

Thanks for being part of the GB.  It was a pleasure to have you join in.

 

Yeah, the 3rd picture of the profileis the most visually interesting. Must be the yellow stripes!  

Thank you for hosting the GB.

Looking forward to 1945's edition!

Robert:  I've updated the front page with your completed LVT A1.  Nice work constructing, painting and weathering.

Thanks for being part of the GB.  It's been a pleasure seeing your contribution.

I just put up the '45 GB, so feel free to enlist!

Looks great, Paul.  I'd hate to be on the receiving end of all that firepower.

As for photos, maybe something from ground level?  Although--this overhead shot is pretty impressive.

Thanks for being part of the GB.  It's been a pleasure seeing the diorama come together; really sharp!

Chugging along here.  Had 4 days off and only managed a base coat this evening.