(HISTORIC BATTLES) Battle of the Bulge 60th anniversary Group Build--starts Nov. 1

I started on my Warriors figure last night. It's a real beauty. I hope I can do it justice. I also ordered PlusModels Memorial. I will probabbly start on my trees tonight. Found the glycerine. Very slick stuff. I need to go by the floral shop and raid their ferns and such. Since I have already started my jeep sometime ago, I will leave that off for fear of violating the rules. So a simple vignette in the ardennes is what I plan on doing.

Unless there are no Jeep objections. Then I will include it as well.

Let me know, whoever is in charge.

Ted

so, if it's not too late to get in on it, i'll do a small dio with an M16 AA with some figures..... Anyone have a suggestion on a good Bastogne US figures kit?

I knew someone would! I washed my King Tiger tonight. I am assuming pictures aren't necessary!!

there were m-16 aa in bastogne.

Now that one I don't know

what about an M-16 AA halftrack???

ShModeler- incase you didn't see, you are all signed up and 53ryder, I replied on the other post about the Nashorn

Rather than look through all 8 pages of this group build, I'll ask is anyone building a Nashorn? I'm in the middle of building the DML Nashorn kit. Was just wondering if anyone else is working on one?

Glenn

Hey!

I also posted at the Armor forum, I want in on this one, plans are for a King tiger with after market.
Where do I sign up?

I don't mind either, Honestly, I think we are good. I figure all that is left is for everyone to post their projects.

I will if you guys want me too.

Would it be possible to end this thread and have a new owner take over the build?
I don't want the job, but there are a bunch of guys here that can handle it (Rebel, Jason, etc, etc)

QUOTE: now it's time to empty out the spare change cup

I know how you feel. Im not sure about aircraft but Armor models cost ALOT more than I can afford.

Just for all of you new guys who have signed up, Dont be worried about having you name on the list right away. I havent seen DDay around the forums for a long time.

ok-last (only) tank I built was appox. 40 yrs ago...so why not! Please put me down for a
1/35 Tamiya Sherman.......now it's time to empty out the spare change cup....

Alright I'll enlist for this one, the end date happens to coincide nicely with my local chapter's big contest .
Put me down for
1/72 DML Arado 234B
1/35 Tamiya sdkfz 222
That should be enough for now, look forward to building with you.

Ok, twist my arm! Now, I've got an Italeri M4A1 & Tiger I aufE/H1. Does either one count? Off the top of my head I don't know the dates these versions were fielded. I also have a Dragon V-2 Missle, but I think the BOB was a ways from those launch sites?

Hey pionier44
This is the basic info so read on.........


This group build subject is the battle of the Bulge There was interest in this build in the armor forum but I put it as Historic battles instead of listing tanks planes etc.

GUIDELINES
Axis or Aliied vehicles that were used in the Battle of the Bulge
Any scale
Armor, aircraft, figures,and dioramas are acceptable
Aftermarket and PE can be used

DATES

This build will start on November 1st and end sometime in late febuary or march

So that just about covers it...........Thump

Hello all. I'm new to this forum and would like to get involved in the group build . It sounds like a interesting thing to do while i'm home in Chicago for the holidays. Would someone fill me in on the details? Thanks ,Pionier44.

Here is a link to some glycerin. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3089&item=8104807442

Sure. It doesn't start until Nov. 1. DDayomaha is MIA, so I don't know if he will update the first page or not, but welcome aboard.

Can I still sign up to join in on this one? I think I'd like to do an M-10.

Well, it's long enough so if you change your mind later, just join right back up.

It saddens me, but I am withdrawing from the build. I decided that I want to finish up three other builds and help my son finish one of his. Good luck to all.

Yeah, my wife new what it was. Apparently it's also some kinda of moisturizer (sp?). I am going to call around today and see where I can find some. Seems like cool stuff.

You would have thought the lady at Michaels would have known what it is then. Maybe she was new or something?

I found this as well. Seems like Rite Aid or Similar is the place to go. I will call some florists in the morning and let you know. I want to get some as well (not the tallow kind though . ewwwww!!!).

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One of the best ways is with glycerine, known chemically as glycerol, a
by-product of the soap industry. It comes in both a synthetic and natural form. Natural glycerine comes from animal fat (tallow) and vegetable oil. Most of the tallow glycerine comes from Mexico, and most vegetable glycerine has no odor and is a “water white” clear liquid. Occasionally, tallow glycerine has a yellow or brown discoloration and often has an odor because it is almost impossible to remove particles of animal fat during the refining process. Remove dust from leaves, pound lower ends of stems with a hammer to split bark and loosen wood. Stand material in a jar containing a solution of 2/3 water and 1/2 glycerine, so it reaches 3 or 4 inches up the stems. Allow a week or so for the solution to be absorbed. Leaves and low-growing plants may be laid in the solution so they are covered. Glycerine will change the foliage to a darker color, and it will last indefinitely.

This site says a drug store (pharmacy).

http://experts.about.com/q/716/831274.htm

Gettin closer

Here's a site:

http://www.ehow.com/how_5454_preserve-leaves-with.html

Mybe a drug store or a florist or someone that does dried flower arrangements.

I'll keep checking

Isn't that hairspray?? If it works as an adhesive too, it might be a good way to add some snow. By the way, I have had Bush in my head all day because of that article.

Jwest, You can use aquanet. I do. It seals in and is a mild lacquer. Or Dull coat also works. I am not sure what glycerine is, except for the very cool song. I'll do some research.