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ARMOR - British/Commonwealth Group Build (9/17/04 to 12/31/04)

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 13, 2004 12:50 AM
i guess the leopard isn't british/common wealth, but if it were one of the canadian modifications...........like the c1, c2, up-armoured....... o well already built it today Big Smile [:D]

still trying to decide...........
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Posted by Abastyr on Saturday, June 12, 2004 11:16 PM
Count Me In!!! I've had a Tamiya 1/35 Crocodile sitting in the basement I've been wanting to build....

Abastyr
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 12, 2004 8:47 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by petbat

John (Jratz). Portee would be interesting. The WW2 SAS Jeep was US designed and made so it is outside the guidelines. The post war SAS Pink Panther was a British long wheel base Land Rover ('pinkie' as opposed to their short wheel base 'dinkie') so that is why it is in the list.

I think the Chevrolet was also US made and designed but if the Chev was designed and made in Canada - that would be okay John. Can anyone confirm the Chev's origins?


Peter, you are right on the SAS jeep, I just lost it there -- sorry & I withdraw them.

The Tamiya LRDG trucks are the Canadian Chevrolet 1533X2 30-cwt delivered in Mar 1942;I believe a special order so "designed" & made in Canada.

I've got a couple UC's, a QL&6-pdr, & a 15-cwt truck but not really excited about them.

If the LRDG falls thru, I may have to find a decent truck for the 2-pdr portee.

And your decision is ??

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 12, 2004 8:21 PM
Peter,
You can put me down for a pair of Humber MkII armoured cars. I look forward to getting into his GB Smile [:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 12, 2004 8:19 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by petbat
T34. Once again the Leo is not British Commonwealth designed and manufactured - I think the Germans might object to our saying otherwiseBig Smile [:D]


hehe...I think the Brits might too Wink [;)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 12, 2004 8:01 PM
John (Jratz). Portee would be interesting. The WW2 SAS Jeep was US designed and made so it is outside the guidelines. The post war SAS Pink Panther was a British long wheel base Land Rover ('pinkie' as opposed to their short wheel base 'dinkie') so that is why it is in the list.

I think the Chevrolet was also US made and designed but if the Chev was designed and made in Canada - that would be okay John. Can anyone confirm the Chev's origins?

T34. Once again the Leo is not British Commonwealth designed and manufactured - I think the Germans might object to our saying otherwiseBig Smile [:D]

Chilly 17 Sept to Christmas. Let me know which kit you will build and you are on board.

Wayne. Heard the rumour too, but thought Ian might be further ahead than that. Well at least we can hope the Aussie Matilda arrives before September (aren't going to hold my breath though).
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Posted by cplchilly on Saturday, June 12, 2004 6:23 PM
If were still looking at a mid sept. start date then count me in. Im looking at a Cromwell I dont know what kit yet though.
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Posted by Build22 on Saturday, June 12, 2004 8:01 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Captain Caveman



theres more these are just of the top of my head




Jon - pretty good list - "off he top of your head"




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Posted by South Aussie on Saturday, June 12, 2004 2:32 AM
Petbat;
You can count me in, will get back to you on what I am going to build soon.
QUOTE: Originally posted by petbat

Matt, plenty of Matilda's at 'Pucka' - and a lot closer tooBig Smile [:D] Built a Matilda years ago; Pretty good for it's age - been thinking of picking another one up as my LHS has about 20 for AUD$40 and Firestorm are apparently going to do an Aussie update set soon.



Spoke to David Hay (Firestorm) at this years ACTSMS comp about the Aussie Update set, the impression I was given he's going to place it on hold as there is a possiblity that one of the Model manufacturers (can't remember which one) is going to release an Aussie version of the Matila in the next few months.
Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 12, 2004 12:20 AM
i have a 1/72 leopard 1 that i am painting as a canadian leopard, does this qualify for this build?i will probley be building more than just this though
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 11, 2004 10:08 PM
petbat:

OK, I'll commit to LRDG and/or SAS, North Africa, WW2.

I have been collecting Tamiya jeeps (SAS & US) & LRDG trucks, plus all sorts of parts & pieces & figures. I am shy of enough Chev trucks to make a full LRDG patrol but that's OK, I need to get rolling on all this ....

My preference is a 2-pdr en portee, but I gotta cut expenses !!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 11, 2004 2:54 PM
Gee thanx guys. I really appreciate that. Helps a great deal. Very long list Jon.Thumbs Up [tup]

Keep well.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 11, 2004 2:31 PM
a few more:
Tamiya SAS 'Pink Panther' Land Rover
Academy Warrior MICV
Trumpeter AS90
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 11, 2004 1:55 PM
you could have
Tamiya
Churchill
Churchill Crocadile
Cromwell
Bren carrier
Matilda
Challenger 1
Challenger 2
Land rover
Quad gun tractor
25 pounder
6 pounder
Centaur
Chiefton
Centurian
Dingo scout car

Italeri
theres 3 or 4 Crusaders
a Albion gun truck
a Quad gun tractor
land rovers

AFV Club
Scorpian
Scimitar

Dragon
Valentine
Bishop


theres more these are just of the top of my head

and then theres the Acurate Armour, Cromwell models and other resin kits

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 11, 2004 1:20 PM
Can sum1 giv me an idea of what is out there that fits in the British/Comm sector but is available from Tamiya,Italeri,Dragon,Academy,Revell. in 1/35. I cant get anything else here and cant buy over the net. This would really help me. Thanx a lot. Appreciate the help.

Keep well.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 11, 2004 12:24 PM
id love to get a Humber scout car, but when i think about it i up the price to the Staghound and then up it more for the Archer then want the Comet and then i think, it will come out in plastic as soon as i get one so i change my mind Sad [:(]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 11, 2004 9:30 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by petbat
MarianLH. Nice choice - would love one of those but my wife complains about the cost of the injected plastic kits I getSad [:(]

That, safe to say, is a problem I won't ever have. Smile [:)]

No kidding about the cost. But then, after PE, indy tracks, resin road wheels, and an aluminium barrel, my Sherman's gonna end up costing as much, even though I got the kit itself for $16. The Humber I can build out of the box.


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Posted by zokissima on Friday, June 11, 2004 8:31 AM
I'll be building the Trumpeter Challenger II.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 11, 2004 8:08 AM
Matilda and me, Peter.

I shall dedicate it to my dearly loved curly coat retriever, who is now chasing moths on the big back porch in the sky.

Might try and do an Aussie one to boot.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 11, 2004 1:24 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by petbat
Warren. Check out the Small AFV GB. I recently posted pics of the extra detail so far added to my Daimler for that. Not too hard to do all that, just time consuming. 'Course OOB will be great anywayApprove [^]


Looks great, nice work Thumbs Up [tup]

I'll be working in 1/72 scale so I won't be able to put as many details into my Daimlers as you're putting into yours, but I'll still try to add my own share of character. Smile [:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:55 PM
Okay, were on.

When you know what you are going to build just send me an email or post it here and I'll edit the first item in this thread to record it. This way, anyone can go back to page one and see what others are doing (saves having to say 'for those who have forgotten, I am building the........Big Smile [:D]'

Crossracer: Always liked the mid stone and black two-tone. Adds a little character to what can be a bit bland if all one colour-particularly if you are going to spread some sand as a base.

MarianLH. Nice choice - would love one of those but my wife complains about the cost of the injected plastic kits I getSad [:(]

Michael. Have to be the UC Carrier. The Firefly was a modified Sherman and does not fit the criteria we settled on. Sorry mate, seeing as the firefly is dear to your heart and all. If the Market garden build proposal goes ahead, your firefly will be perfect for that.

Warren. Check out the Small AFV GB. I recently posted pics of the extra detail so far added to my Daimler for that. Not too hard to do all that, just time consuming. 'Course OOB will be great anywayApprove [^]

Frosty. We need the feminine touch. Count yourself persuaded.

Artorius: Good luck finding the Marmon. Would love to see one of those in here.
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Posted by tigerman on Thursday, June 10, 2004 8:13 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by jratz

WW2 is modern !!!!
You folks should be in the Sci-Fi Forum with all this future stuff Big Smile [:D]


Funny, that's how I feel at times. Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 10, 2004 7:59 PM
WW2 is modern !!!!
You folks should be in the Sci-Fi Forum with all this future stuff Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Build22 on Thursday, June 10, 2004 5:43 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by petbat



Main Theme: Any British or Commonwealth designed and Manufactured Armoured vehicle, softskin vehicle, Artillery (SP or towed ) or Figurines of any soldier in British or Commonweath uniform.
Period of operation: WW1 to modern day
Scale: Any
Build type: Can be Out of the Box or Modified
Markings: To be of a British or Commonwealth (at the time that is, so Indian regiments during WW2 are okay) vehicle, gun, etc.
Medium: Any (Plastic, Resin or other all okay)
Start Date: 17 September 2004
End Date: 31 December 2004



Great !

Thanks for including modern armor as well, Petbat



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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 10, 2004 1:26 PM
The GB criteria sounds good to me, count me in Smile [:)]
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Posted by zokissima on Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:49 AM
Allright, since you politely decided to include the modern stuff, I'm in Smile [:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:18 AM
I'd like to join in.

I'm not sure about subject yet. All of the British/Commonwealth stuff on my project list is Sherman-based--a Firefly, an Achilles, and a Kangaroo--but that's okay. I kinda feel like if I'm going to do a model for a group build, it should be one I'm doing for the group build, not one I was planning to do anyway. There's just a sort of zen rightness to it.

That or the paint fumes are getting to me. Smile [:)]

At this point, I'm leaning toward a WWII armoured car of some kind, although there don't seem to be many kits available. Anyone have any suggestions?

EDIT: I must have gotten the Google keywords right today. Put me down for an Accurate Armour 1/35 Humbar Mk I scout car.


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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 11:52 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ShermanFirefly

QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

T3488g - S-Models is about the only Ram left on the market and it is a real dog. If you were thinking of getting it from Military Hobbies, the last time I checked it was out of stock.


How did you know he was going to check military hobbies???
LOL


you all know me too wellBig Smile [:D]Tongue [:P]. the s-models ram is still out of stock. i might have to change my build...... i did see a ram kagaroo kit on some site, around $150 i think!!! probaly american dollars too.[:0] now what will i build..............
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Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 11:18 PM
Go ahead and count me in. I have one fo those Hobbycraft Challengers sitting on the shelf and needs an excuse to get built.
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Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 11:10 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ShermanFirefly

QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

T3488g - S-Models is about the only Ram left on the market and it is a real dog. If you were thinking of getting it from Military Hobbies, the last time I checked it was out of stock.


How did you know he was going to check military hobbies???
LOL


Last time I checked they were the only ones carrying S-Models.

T3488g - if you're thinking of doing a Ram Kangaroo ... Resicast has one but if you think $80 is high ... wait til you see this price.
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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