"Just Not Right" Group Build 6/1/05-12/01/05

Time to bump this to the top of the list.

Does anybody make a launch-ramp for a V1 rocket (preferably plastic)? I know Accurate Armour makes one in resin(?) but that's too expensive.

QUOTE: Originally posted by wm_brant I keep picturing something like a 'slammed' Jagdpanther. Low profile wheels and tires instead of road wheels, wide tracks (from a larger scale?), ground effects, the lot. BIG exhausts coming out from under the chassis, bold graphics (in tasteful shades of camo). Gotta have a wing on the back deck, and extra points for under-chassis lights. A couple of nitrous oxide tanks attached T-34 style to the sides of the hull would also be fun. Think 'The Fast and the Furious' meets the Waffen-SS. Sorry, but I'm not going to build this; if someone out there does want to, go for it! -- Bill

I like it: "Pimp my Panzer". I can see it now. Also, I will lift my veil of secrecy surrounding my project. For those of you who haven't figured it out, I plan on building a "Bewegliche Kometstartrampe" (Mobile Comet Launch Pad). In other words, a Maus capable of firing a Me 163 Komet. (Please insert your own evil, maniacal laughter here)

count me in- i'm not sure what i'll build, but i guess thats the beauty of this-just make it up as you go! when i'm done do i just post the pics and thats the end of it? (this will be my first gb)

I keep picturing something like a 'slammed' Jagdpanther. Low profile wheels and tires instead of road wheels, wide tracks (from a larger scale?), ground effects, the lot. BIG exhausts coming out from under the chassis, bold graphics (in tasteful shades of camo). Gotta have a wing on the back deck, and extra points for under-chassis lights. A couple of nitrous oxide tanks attached T-34 style to the sides of the hull would also be fun.

Think 'The Fast and the Furious' meets the Waffen-SS.

Sorry, but I'm not going to build this; if someone out there does want to, go for it!

-- Bill

QUOTE: Originally posted by modelingmonkey Yeah, I'll give you that. But, it would have gone into production.

QUOTE: Also, who makes a good Me 163 in 1/72 scale?

I'll venture a guess -- Hasegawa.

QUOTE: Originally posted by modelingmonkey Yeah, I'll give you that. But, it would have gone into production. Also, who makes a good Me 163 in 1/72 scale?

Academy's got a REALLY nice one. It comes with parts to build the B single-seater, or the S two-seat trainer. And on top of all that, its not the pricey. Later.

QUOTE: Originally posted by modelingmonkey QUOTE: Originally posted by sin un nombre I think I may have just had a stroke of genius. Does the build have to be based on actual tank parts, or can it be on something else, say a tractor? Because I saw a Cat 75c and was thinking about how cool it would look with a Panther(or something) turret on top in place of the cab. Just for visualization, heres a pic of the Cat. Later. http://www.agdeal.com/classifieds/dbimages/FarmEquipment/7152354203/mvp24.jpg You might try this turret: http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=MKR35903 It would be a lot cheaper than buying the whole tank.

That would definitely work. Thanks for the link. Now if I can find a Cat 75c, it would be perfect. Later.

Yeah, I'll give you that. But, it would have gone into production. Also, who makes a good Me 163 in 1/72 scale?

QUOTE: Originally posted by modelingmonkey Hey, no one ever said it had to be in production. If they had a kit of one of those giant German tanks that were propelled by four U-boat sized engines, I would use it. The bigger, the better.

Well, you asked what German tank was the longest, and as far as I can tell, in order for something to be a German tank, it had to have been a German tank.

QUOTE: Originally posted by sin un nombre I think I may have just had a stroke of genius. Does the build have to be based on actual tank parts, or can it be on something else, say a tractor? Because I saw a Cat 75c and was thinking about how cool it would look with a Panther(or something) turret on top in place of the cab. Just for visualization, heres a pic of the Cat. Later. http://www.agdeal.com/classifieds/dbimages/FarmEquipment/7152354203/mvp24.jpg

You might try this turret: http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=MKR35903
It would be a lot cheaper than buying the whole tank.

Hey, no one ever said it had to be in production. If they had a kit of one of those giant German tanks that were propelled by four U-boat sized engines, I would use it. The bigger, the better.

QUOTE: Originally posted by modelingmonkey Does anyone know which German tank was the longest(not including gun)? I think it was the Maus, but I just want to make sure.

Pretty sure it was the Maus, but then again it never made it into production. Of the production types, it was probably the Tiger II or the Jadgtiger.

I think I may have just had a stroke of genius. Does the build have to be based on actual tank parts, or can it be on something else, say a tractor? Because I saw a Cat 75c and was thinking about how cool it would look with a Panther(or something) turret on top in place of the cab. Just for visualization, heres a pic of the Cat. Later.

http://www.agdeal.com/classifieds/dbimages/FarmEquipment/7152354203/mvp24.jpg

Does anyone know which German tank was the longest(not including gun)? I think it was the Maus, but I just want to make sure.

Started building my Flak-Maus last night. It may or may not be as just-not-right as I wanted it to be, but so be it. I've got the Dragon 72nd scale Maus, and it's quite a sweet little kit -- of course, this being the Maus, it has a million wheels, but they are cleverly engineered to go together smoothly. I put together most of the bogies in only around 25 minutes (I was pressed for time last night). And once that's done, you are virtually finished building the kit. The Maus was a big box, basically.

I've got two of the cheap little Fujimi 10,5cm AA guns that I'll rig somehow to put atop the Maus -- luckily they give you the dummy-weight turret, and I think I'll use that as a form of kugelblitz-type turret for the FlakMaus. Since they give you that in addition to the "normal" turret for the Maus, I'll probably build both up and display it mostly with the real turret, taking the flak turret out and putting it on the kit and cackling maniacally when I am all alone (scary thought, no?).

If this and the E-100 are any indication of the direction Dragon 72nd scale kits are going in, then I am very pleased -- these are both very handsome and very fun-to-build little kits. (Well, actually kind of big kits.)

How 'bout a mobile Leopard swimming pool>??

Sure, we're still on...welcome to the build...instead of keeping track of the list at the front, just swipe the badge and use that instead.

I'm in the middle of moving into a new house, so my building time is minimal right now, I'll probably jump into this in July/August. I need to procure a HEMMIT and an M109 from Evilbay or a swap meet, so I'm not spending huge amounts of money on this one....

Jeff

QUOTE: Originally posted by modelingmonkey So, all I need is some duct tape, a U-boat, various chopper parts, and some torpedo tubes.

Sounds like a Panzer Dream Project in the making! U-Maus ....

Hey guys. Is this still going on? If it is, I'd like to join in. I'm not sure what I'd build, though. Maybe a towed gun with a blown hemi? I dunno. I'll think of something. Later.

In Color!!

I think I'll join this build. My hobby store has tons of old,cheap models I can scavenge from. I could tell you what I have in mind, but then I'd have to kill you. So, all I need is some duct tape, a U-boat, various chopper parts, and some torpedo tubes. Actually, I have no idea what I'm going to build. Wait....... wait, an idea's coming; nope, I lost it.

QUOTE: Originally posted by ygmodeler4 Well I promised pics so here they are.

The missile pods are not the Missile part of the name Im going to put a big missile like SA-2 size.

Well I promised pics so here they are.

panzerkampfkatze

About to get working on my Patton. I'll show some progress pics later when Im finished working on it today.

STURMKETTENKRAFTRAD

that female tank maus would be awesome. make it like an MG34 or something.

That's a funny badge!

I can't wait to start on my own build -- which should be a fairly straightforward modificaton (he said, moments before taking that step that plunged him into the abyss) ....

I'm building a flak Maus -- a Maus with one or maybe two 10.5 cm flak guns mounted on it.

Don't laugh -- I wouldn't be surprised if the Germans thought of it.

An alternate idea was the Maus Infanterie Panzer -- a Maus except with one machine gun mounted as the main armament, in honor of the Panzer I. At least I can display the Flak Maus with a straight face ....

Jeff can we use the badge before we finish?