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                        ARMOR - French Armor Vehicles Pre 1940

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 12:25 PM
                        And that, it's nothing ! You should see his Panhard 178 ! It's awesome !
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                        Anonymous
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                        Heller S 35
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 12:19 PM
                        Hello !

                        I built the S35 a few months ago, with the interior in scratch.
                        But the turret is wrong in the shapes; I didn't correct it...
                        The camo is from 1rst DLM, 18th Dragon.
                        Some pictures











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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 7:44 AM
                        Take care ! It seems to be a wrong turret on Trumpeter's model.

                        I'll try to tell you more next time !
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 4:31 AM
                        chris...... any char b1's in 1/35 you can still find........ and BTW everyone, Trumpeter is releasing a new H39 kit in January... It looks wild, I already have one on pre-order with my LHS.
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                        ChrisJPB
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                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 4:18 AM
                        Well done Steve!

                        I think I am going to model Char B1 bis #337 Eure. It put up a valiant struggle against the Germans at Stonne. I am still waiting to hear from my friends across the ocean before I make the final decision. Do you know which B1 bis you are going to model?
                        Any luck with the resin casting stuff? Thanks for keeping this GB on the first page.

                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        Spamicus
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                          April 2003
                        • From: Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Spamicus on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 6:17 PM
                        June 22, 1940 at aprox 1830 hours France surrenders to Germany.

                        Steve

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                        ChrisJPB
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Sunday, November 28, 2004 4:37 AM
                        Geoff,

                        You are welcome, my friend. I am going to try and copy the Zaloga article out of the Military Modeling magazine and get it out to you. It's interesting. I would like to know sometimes how much money was thrown into some of these kits you see in magazines. It would probably put me off modeling so maybe I don't want to know.
                        I love this GB stuff Big Smile [:D]
                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 27, 2004 4:34 AM
                        thanks chris......... lots of good stuff in there........
                        I did the Heller S35 before in the german marking and always said i wanted to do one in the french markings...... so your GB gave me the incentive.
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                        ChrisJPB
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Friday, November 26, 2004 2:02 PM
                        Geoff,

                        My comrades overseas will probably hook you up with these links:

                        http://www.chars-francais.net/unites.htm

                        http://www.chars-francais.net/archives/somua_s35.htm

                        http://france1940.free.fr/armee/colours.html

                        http://perso.wanadoo.fr/minitracks/

                        http://www.track-link.net/gallery/2877

                        http://www.track-link.net/gallery/1929

                        http://www.track-link.net/gallery/2080

                        I am getting a bit carried away. Excuse me. There are a few more in the Track-link gallery section. If you have a favorite search engine try typing SOMUA S-35 in it and let it go. I have Steve Zaloga's Blitzkrieg book and a magazine article he did in Military Modeling. I could make a copy of it and mail it to you if you would like. I would say do the search engine thing first or cut and paste the links above in your browzer or give me your snail mail address or email me your phone number or all of the above. I wish I lived 30 miles from Mecca or from you for that matter. I look forward to seeing your S-35 project. I love this GB stuff Big Smile [:D]
                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 26, 2004 6:36 AM
                        I am only about 30 miles from aberdeen..... it is my mecca....
                        no, i am not a member.... i notice the camo scheme in the S-35 directions but have not seen any camo schemes on any photos I have seen.... What's the most realistic coloring of an S-35? links? thoughts? ideas?

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                        ChrisJPB
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                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Friday, November 26, 2004 5:49 AM
                        Piwi,

                        What can I say. We know who has a excellent website, a digital camera, and great modeling skills. Stop teasing me, please.

                        I love this GB stuff Big Smile [:D]
                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 26, 2004 5:43 AM
                        My Cheniellette Lorraine in progress:







                        What about yours ?
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                        ChrisJPB
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Friday, November 26, 2004 5:26 AM
                        Hey tankergeoff,

                        Please don't tell your mom that an Americain started this GB. Too bad I don't live in Maryland, I would like to meet your mom. So how close to Aberdeen are you? Are you a member of AMPS? I sure am nosey. Welcome Aboard!

                        I love this GB stuff Big Smile [:D]
                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 26, 2004 3:43 AM
                        cool! I'm in, mes amis!!!!!!! My mom grew up in France during WW2 and she saw me on this the other night when i was visiting and asked why I wasn't in on the French Group Build......... Shock [:O]Black Eye [B)]
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                        ChrisJPB
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Friday, November 26, 2004 2:49 AM
                        Piwi,

                        Does Pascal have the internet? I will keep watching and waiting. Now I think I will have to change the finish date for this GB Big Smile [:D]

                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        ChrisJPB
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Friday, November 26, 2004 2:40 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tankergeoff

                        when is the cutoff for joining? I have a lot going on right now, but I have an unbuilt Heller S-35 I could throw in.


                        Welcome tankergeoff Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

                        Please read the first post to this GB and some things will become clear. I did not put a cut off to join but I did pick a date to finish. Nobody has guessed the significance of it though Wink [;)] Dates don't matter but enjoying this GB does. But no matter get that Heller S-35 and by all means join us. I love this GB stuff Big Smile [:D]
                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 26, 2004 2:16 AM
                        Great ! One more ! Welcome aboard Tankergeoff !
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                        djmodels1999
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                          December 2002
                        • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
                        Posted by djmodels1999 on Friday, November 26, 2004 1:26 AM
                        No cut off date. Just join in..!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 25, 2004 9:56 PM
                        when is the cutoff for joining? I have a lot going on right now, but I have an unbuilt Heller S-35 I could throw in.
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                        Spamicus
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Spamicus on Thursday, November 25, 2004 8:03 PM
                        Happy holidays to you and yours as well. And don't worry, I'll finish the B1bis, I'm too stubborn not to.

                        Steve

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                        ChrisJPB
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Thursday, November 25, 2004 5:22 PM
                        Hang in there Steve Big Smile [:D]

                        I'm counting on one of us finishing this project. Happy Thanksgiving my friend! Chef [C=:-)]
                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        Spamicus
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Spamicus on Thursday, November 25, 2004 4:52 PM
                        Well, guys I'm at a stand still for the moment, waiting for my resin pouring supplies to come in. I'll be checking in everyday, but I'm going to tend to a couple of other projects that need finishing in the mean time.

                        Steve

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                        ChrisJPB
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:34 AM
                        Marc,

                        My sincere apologies. I forgot to add you to the GB list in the very first post of this build. Check it out and see if I have it right. Did I miss anybody else? After seeing the picture of your AA gun I can not wait to see the armored vehicles.

                        By the way, did anybody notice the ending date for the build? Big Smile [:D]
                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        biker_fou
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Brittany Farwest of France
                        Posted by biker_fou on Monday, November 22, 2004 7:21 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by ChrisJPB


                        Thanks Mark for the input. I love this GBThumbs Up [tup].

                        Me to Wink [;)] i love this GBSmile [:)]
                        I'm working on1/48 Master of Citroen Kegresse C4P17E & C6P19Dragon Porte, AMR33 VM 7.5mm & AMR 35 ZT1 13.2mm.
                        An other modelSmile [:)]: French AA Twin 13.2mm model 30 Frame R3B 1/48th scale
                        [img.nr]http://propaganda.kompany.free.fr/photos_148/483002.jpg[/img.nr]

                        Marc

                        Marc Le Bayon P.K. Owner & Sculptor
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                        ChrisJPB
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Monday, November 22, 2004 2:43 AM
                        So Marc,

                        I guess I made a good decision to use the RPM UE kit to steal the parts I needed for my AMR 33. Sometimes I get so happy when I see a early WWII French vehicle in the USA that I buy it no matter how accurate it is. Especially if the price is right. I have never seen a Des kit, they must be great. There use to be a rumor that RPM was going to make a 1/35 Char B1 kit. I guess I am glad that hasn't happen because I probably would have bought oneBig Smile [:D].

                        Thanks Mark for the input. I love this GBThumbs Up [tup].
                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        biker_fou
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Brittany Farwest of France
                        Posted by biker_fou on Sunday, November 21, 2004 4:00 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by ChrisJPB

                        I just thought I would put in an update on my 2 projects for this GB.

                        I am stealing the tracks from my RPM Renault UE as a replacement. I also had to steal the hooks for the front and rear of the hull as they were missing from the kit.
                        Hi
                        I don't want to be a bad guy Evil [}:)], but the RPM UE is the worst model i've ever seenDead [xx(]Sad [:(]
                        ALL is inaccurate Disapprove [V]Disapprove [V]Disapprove [V], the spocket is good but to massiveAngry [:(!]
                        Don't send your money to save an unsalvage kit.
                        Wrong lengt ,wrong details and forms
                        For a correct 1/35 UE, try Des kit .It's in resine but it's realy betterSmile [:)]
                        I'm not in contact with him.

                        Marc Le Bayon

                        Marc
                        Marc Le Bayon P.K. Owner & Sculptor
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                        ChrisJPB
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Sunday, November 21, 2004 1:18 AM
                        No problem, Steve. It's just an option if you need it. I like options. Plus it's always great to have a supportive spouse. I love this GB stuff ! Big Smile [:D]
                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        Spamicus
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Spamicus on Saturday, November 20, 2004 9:00 PM
                        Thanks for the offer Chris, but I don't want to put you in a bind down the road so to speak. Karen's pretty supportive of this hobby of mine so She's already given the go ahead. I think she was more excited about the picture of my Sherman in the FSM newsletter than I was.

                        Steve

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                        ChrisJPB
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Saturday, November 20, 2004 5:14 AM
                        I just thought I would put in an update on my 2 projects for this GB.

                        The AMR 33 is at the painting stage as most of the kit is assembled. I am not going to bother with the resin tracks. I am stealing the tracks from my RPM Renault UE as a replacement. I also had to steal the hooks for the front and rear of the hull as they were missing from the kit.

                        As for the Char B1, I have glued the main sections of the hull together and I'm trying to fabricate a way to have the turret rotate 360 degrees. I tried drilling a hole in the hull and glue a matching pin in the turret but my alignment was off so when the turret is turned it is off slightly . I can't decide which tank I want to model as there are no markings with the kit I will have to improvise or paint the marking by hand. I keep thinking the Verdun II.

                        Also I can't thank you folks enough for the inputs to this GB. They are greatly appreciated.
                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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                        ChrisJPB
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                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by ChrisJPB on Saturday, November 20, 2004 4:59 AM
                        Pierre,

                        I have sent you a picture of the Char B1 kit with the railing in question. There is a lot of scratchbuilding that needs to go into this model to get a good looking Char B1. Thanks to you and Domi, I definitely want to get my hands on the Minitracks books.
                        Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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