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                        AIRCRAFT, ARMOR, FIGURES, SHIPS - D-Day Group Build, 5-8 June 1944

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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, June 20, 2004 12:44 AM
                        I'll remove you, sorry bout that.

                        P.S. Nice SigBig Smile [:D]
                        John
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 19, 2004 11:01 PM
                        Oh yeah, hate to make you have to click the "first" icon rebel, but I'm out of the GB and your list has me in. Would you be able to update it? Thanks!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 19, 2004 10:59 PM
                        Just checking in, nice panzer 4 getto!
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Saturday, June 19, 2004 10:45 PM
                        Sure, Welcome aboard!

                        No progress on my halfDead [xx(]
                        John
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                        Daveash
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: St Helens, England
                        Posted by Daveash on Saturday, June 19, 2004 12:12 PM
                        Am I too late for this build? I did not sign up originally as my subject was a Tiger 1, but I am doing that for the Normandy GB now, however in my stash I have an Airfix 1/72 Air sea rescue launch, these were used throughout the war in the English channel and this kit has an option for a 1944 model. I am pretty sure that some of these would of been in action on and around D-Day.
                        It will also add a bit of diversity to the GB, as it is a boat operated by RAF crews to pick up downed airmen etc.
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Thursday, June 17, 2004 1:44 PM
                        Thats a good idea, Guess i havent tried everything.
                        John
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                        ghettochild
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: houston,texas
                        Posted by ghettochild on Thursday, June 17, 2004 6:35 AM
                        yea rebel. i do it pane by pane with tamiya tape. the way i do it is get a flashlight and hold the canopy to that when im cutting.
                        -Josh
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 11:00 PM
                        Looks good Ghettochild, I like the PAnzer more though!

                        So do i just cover the canopy with the tape and then cut away?
                        John
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 10:21 PM
                        Sorry, I was dazed there for a minute, nice builds going on Ghettochild and Build22.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        tigerman
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                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 10:19 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by rjkplasticmod

                        John, masking & painting Aircraft canopies is one of the main reasons there are Armor modelers Smile [:)].


                        Right below the belt! Dead [xx(]Dead [xx(] But how did you know?

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 10:10 PM

                        Nice PZ IV, Ghettochild

                        Looking good Thumbs Up [tup] The wingy thing looks good too



                        Dwight,

                        Hey - I thought we weren't going to talk about it Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]



                        Jim [IMG]
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                        ghettochild
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                          November 2003
                        • From: houston,texas
                        Posted by ghettochild on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 9:09 PM
                        here is the progress on my builds

                        -Josh
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 9:08 PM
                        Build22: You are doing great with that Priest.

                        What nose? He-he-he.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 9:02 PM
                        AHHHHHHHHH!!!!! To short. Thanks guys for the warning. To late though.
                        This really chaps my hide.Its not that I dislike indies just these.Going to have to look into the AFV indies.
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                        rjkplasticmod
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                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 8:58 PM
                        John, masking & painting Aircraft canopies is one of the main reasons there are Armor modelers Smile [:)]. Scotch Magic Tape is a tried & true method. Just take your time & use a brand new, very sharp #11 X-Acto blade to trim the tape to the frame lines. Carefully burnish it down, spray away. I have also found prayer to be helpful.
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        rebelreenactor
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                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 8:07 PM
                        LOL!!!Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

                        Spector, sorry to see you go. Sad [:(]

                        I have finished the interior of the fuselage and now i have to paint it. My biggest trouble now is masking the canopy. I have literally tried everything!!! I even tried using gum wrappers.Sigh [sigh] Needless to say, i could really use some help, Please!!!
                        Oh, and i forgot that I havent tried one way, Scotch tape, i'll try it.
                        John
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 8:02 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

                        Jim .. what's going on with that nose ..... oops ....
                        I wasn't supposed to say anything was I !!!!!!!

                        Yeah, yeah - I know - big shermie error

                        at least you didn't bring up that upside Leopard barrel as well !





                        Jim [IMG]
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                        shermanfreak
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                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 7:51 PM
                        Jim .. what's going on with that nose ..... oops ....
                        I wasn't supposed to say anything was I !!!!!!!
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 7:40 PM

                        Progress on the Priest




                        Don't say anything - I already fix the nose - turned it right side up

                        Played with those Italeri - "hang in the air" - front fenders Wow!! [wow]

                        The priest wasn't in the first wave - but I'm pretty sure it was there not too long after that. I found a picture of one with wading trunk and D-Day markings - so I think I'm good with this. Any one know otherwise let me know




                        Jim [IMG]
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                        spector822002
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Southern Maine
                        Posted by spector822002 on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 6:44 PM
                        I am afraid I will have to bow out of this group build as the kit I wanted to do is out of production , they thought they could get me one but it was in vain ! Disapprove [V] Anyhow good luck with all your builds and I will check them out as the are posted.Cool [8D]
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 7:25 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

                        QUOTE: Originally posted by thundergod

                        Well I think I am gonna steal the tracks from one of my other shermans cause I cant stand these dragon indies, to many injecter marks on the outside. After that its wheathering.


                        Good luck .... the other Shermans you have are not M4A4 based, so the tracks will be too short.

                        Back to the indies Wink [;)]Wink [;)]


                        Reality bites again!Big Smile [:D]

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                        shermanfreak
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                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 5:47 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by thundergod

                        Well I think I am gonna steal the tracks from one of my other shermans cause I cant stand these dragon indies, to many injecter marks on the outside. After that its wheathering.


                        Good luck .... the other Shermans you have are not M4A4 based, so the tracks will be too short.

                        Back to the indies Wink [;)]Wink [;)]
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 11:57 AM
                        Well I think I am gonna steal the tracks from one of my other shermans cause I cant stand these dragon indies, to many injecter marks on the outside. After that its wheathering.
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Monday, June 14, 2004 11:48 PM
                        I don't envy the work you have to do Joe, nut it's going to look great when finished.

                        BTW. I finished the gun and mantlet, used a fair degree of putty. Not happy with the fit of the fenders. They don't seem to line up close enough to the hull like the front picture. I felt for me that it was a profitable day at the bench. Perhaps I can get a basecoat on early next week. The camo is going to make or break the build as far as I'm concerned. It will be a tricky one at that. I'm looking forward to covering all the mess up. LOL

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        fightnjoe
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                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, June 14, 2004 9:20 PM
                        that would be the best reason i have heard to build something like that. my hats off to you.

                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

                        Never To Be Forgotten

                        Where you can find me:

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 14, 2004 6:09 PM
                        Thanks for all your kind comments! Yea it went together really well, I was able to devote a lot of time to this nice kit. After looking at the pictures, I think I might work on her a little more. Sherm pointed out some weak areas, and I found some other soft spots. I might also try to add a tarp. As for the badge, I did not do it for that. I did for a new friend I made while researching this project. His father was a crew member from the 635th TDB. He sent me some reference pictures that I used for markings. I plan to send it to him to honor his father. Thanks again for the kind words. Big Smile [:D]
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, June 14, 2004 5:42 PM
                        FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE FINISHED HERE IS THE GB PATCH

                        http://rongeorge.com/albums/sigs/dday_patchfinal_001.jpg
                        John
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, June 14, 2004 5:29 PM
                        Joe its coming along very nicely!

                        Hattals, Finisheshed already! looks great !

                        As for me, didn't get anything done this weekend, but it is summer now, lots of free time on my hands. I'm still trying to figure out how to mask those darned canopies. I just cant do it. Sad [:(]
                        To tell the truth, im not sure why i am building this kit?
                        John
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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, June 14, 2004 4:25 PM
                        thanks. bout four hours into it and the tail is just about done. used the dull surface underneath to hopefully have a tone change.

                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

                        Never To Be Forgotten

                        Where you can find me:

                        Workbench on FaceBook  Google Plus  YouTube

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 14, 2004 10:46 AM
                        Looking good Joe Thumbs Up [tup]
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