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

QUOTE: Originally posted by JWest21 I believe when DDay started it, he had it to February. He has since gone MIA and I kind of took over running it. Personally, I am up to my eyeballs in group builds, so I just made it a 6 month build to give everyone more time. Hope you can find some time (coming from someone who knows that time is really hard to come by!!)

just caught this post,
Ddays computer crashed in September. Since then He hasnt come back.

Looking real good Dan!

I haven’t forgotten that I’m part of this group build. I have not had much time to build lately but made time today. Not much to look at but here’s a progress picture of my 1/24 scale Jeep.

QUOTE: Thats all that we ask.....that and $50

Thats all that we ask.....that and $50

Yea! time is really hard to come by....

I promise I'll do my best!!!

I believe when DDay started it, he had it to February. He has since gone MIA and I kind of took over running it. Personally, I am up to my eyeballs in group builds, so I just made it a 6 month build to give everyone more time. Hope you can find some time (coming from someone who knows that time is really hard to come by!!)

QUOTE: ShModeler, the end date is May 31st, so if you get time later, joing back up. If not, just post pics for us to see whenever you do get to work on it.

When did we get time extension??
I was certain this will go only till the end of febuary...
Well maybe I will find time for this long and waited subject, after all
ThanX!

ShModeler, the end date is May 31st, so if you get time later, joing back up. If not, just post pics for us to see whenever you do get to work on it.

Hello guys!

I am sorrey to announce that I'll have to bail on this group-build.
I am very sorrey, and ashamed, to do so, but I have been so much busy with the life beyond modelling. you know the real ones...
I havent moved an inch on my promised KT, other than finding a good photo, And I dont think I will make it in time, as the dead-line approaches...

I'm sorrey to bail on you guys, save me a GB with german armour for the next time.

I will be keep an eye on you jobs, so good luck to verey one!

Thanks. If only I can find more time to work on it. Looks like I may get snowed in tomorrow, so maybe...

Saw the King tiger, coming along nicely.

this one would come in handy too
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11095

to save space: go here-} http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4462.

OK, that will work. How do I go about posting pics? I have a digital and want input as I go along, so, how do I do that? Also, WHICH kit would be the best to use for an accurate representation for a Vietnam era M60 and M48?
Thanx

matt, I think I will simply put you in and not worry about what you are building!!

Well, I read through the old threads for prior GBB's and MAN O MAN Thank you for the link to Tanxheaven! S-u-a-weeeeet. Some very inspiring stuff there. Anyway, I have been lulled into doing "some" scratch-build interior for this tiger soooooooo it may make it, it may be replaced with a Panther a early. Both kits I am using one kind or another PE kit with BUT, there are just so many other things that belong in these baddies.....
One thing I have noticed, and I have to say I like the queslity so far, is that The Tank Workshop has some real nice engines, intakes and whatnot for the tiger1, 2 and panther and panzers. Pretty reasonable prices too I think.
I am also (ha ha ha ) currently working on a dio that involves a Hummel, a Grille some gents reloading and passing out ammo and whatnot and a Sd.Kfz.11 Eihleitsfahrerhaus Late Version delivering the goods. That one has been getting attention on and off over the last two years. I suppose it will be done in another year or two...man....
Anyway, the Tiger and Panther are gttting the bulk of the attention. If I think I can put the guts into the Kingtiger in time, that one will be it.
Anyhow, that is my story and I am sticking to it!!

Anyone happen to see the BAttle of the Bulge Special on the Military Channel. Pretty decent. They colorized a lot of old pics including the famous pic of King Tiger 222 carrying all those Fallschirmjagers. They will rerun it so check it out. I beleive it was BAttlefront

mattinhouston, welcome aboard. You are right about the GBs. Let me know how the Dragon one goes together. I am doing the Tamiya one myself.

hit the nail on the head mattinhouston. we just talk and ask questions about what we are doing.... WELCOME!!!!!
i have a chemistry final tommorrow, had german abschlusspruefung and as short as it was, it was.....challenging... awe well, ill just stick to german armor....speaking of which,
i painted the base white (wall paint left over from the mural i painted in school) so i have A LOT!!!!!! then i realized i need more snow!!! im too lazy to take out the water putty......ugh......

I hope I am not out of line but I came across this Group build thing today and want to add my name. If I understand it correctly, a group build simply means as a groups, we all build some sort of kit an dat the end exchange pics and opinions(?)
Anyway, I am doing a Dragon Kingtiger, Henschel turret. I am planning on some scratch built interior work, probably just the shell racks and seats, but we'll see.
Please let me know if I am in the wrong or right. with my wanting to join the fray.

There would be Branches (which I believe you already got) rolled tarps, Camo netting placed on the vehicle, barrel or rolled up, Definetly would have jerry cans carrying gas and water, a spare road wheel or 2, and spare tracks, also might have some wooden crates on the back.

Hmm, no models to study for finals, I dont think soooooo.
I ve got a German and a Geometry final tommorrow. Didnt study, probably wont until about 9:00 tonight
I am all finished with the figs and dio, everything. But my snow came off a little yellow so I recovered it and I will spray it with some thinned glue instead of hairspray. Thats all I have to do.

welcome! robert! what kit will you be building?
well, i havent made any porgress, due to finals!!!! AHHHHHHH!!! its not hard but boring...... oh well, i still need to fix the base, work more on the tree, and put wheels, snow, and stowage...... SPEAKING OF STOWAGE: what would usually be on a bulge panther or for that matter tank???? thx!

The end of May. Personally I am in a bunch of builds and there is a lot going on, so I figure to give a while to finish. Welcome aboard.

Hi,

I am coming into this a bit late, but would be interested in entering a 120mm figure. What is the exact ending date for this build?

Thanks.

Robert

IT's not to hard, but the first one I did, I ended up with a step between the wing and fuselage. Check into attaching the upper wing to the fuselage before hand and then add the bottom half of the wings. I thought I would try that on th next one I did. The only other "issue" is the side windows. I pre painted around them before I installed them, because I was afraid masking them would be a problem

Will do-the kit looks very complex-good instructions but I'm always open for advice.

thx

Let me know if you had issues with the wings fitting to the fuselage. I always had to work to avoid a problem

I'm looking forward to building it. Working on a Monogram He111 for the Battle of Britian GB. Once that one is done (maybe this month, maybe not) I can start on the Pacific GB with the SBD. That should get me till the end of March before I commit to any other GB's....maybe. btw, what type of camera are you using and how many megapix is it? I'm going to have to break down an get a decent digital camera. Just don't want to go the overkill route-save money for plastic!

That's a great kit. Accurate makes fantastic models. I have 2 of their B-25s, the SBD-2 and their Avenger> Really nice and detailed. The B-25 actually has a little magazine to lay on the floor by the chemical toilet!! Thanks for the Sherman input. I want to get that one done, so I can finish this one. I am soooo behind