Battle For Germany 45 GB Starts Now - 08 May 06

The Panther is done....at least as far as I'm concerned.  It seems that armour can be taken to the nth degree, if one wants, with various levels of detailing & weathering.

Thanks all for the encouraging words, advice & information along the line.  As always, it's been fun hanging out with you guys.

Tanky, you have a judge’s eye.  When I was clear coating it got a little heavy in that area.  Mostly because I was being my usual last self and tried to cover a small problem, hoping a little heavy coat would make a small ridge-like blemish less noticeable.  It unfortunately made the rivet more shallow and it would not take the wash as dark as the other side.  This, I am sure, is one of the items that kept the model from placing at the contest.

There is a thread going on about the different judging styles here and overseas.  I can’t talk about what goes on overseas but someone makes a point about the lack of volunteers for judging.  The best thing I did was get some instructions and practice judging and this was my 1^st year as a judge.  The fact that I did not win anything did not bother me at all since now that I see what happens... the other models were far and away better.  On the drive home I picked my model apart, as the judges did and there is plenty wrong that the camera does not show.  If you want to improve your modeling… judge a contest.  You will look at everything you do much differently.

Thanks guys...I appreciate that.

KJ200 wrote:

And I've only just stopped putting the wings on upside down! Karl

On 20% of those, I glued the bottom wing in with the cockpit tub sitting on the bench

Nice one Marc.

I've just totted up my builds since returning to the hobby 3 years ago, and it's at least 18 builds, not all finished!

And I've only just stopped putting the wings on upside down!

Tom, I thought the finger prints were an anti theft device!

Karl

darson wrote:

All, I was browsing through Hyperscale this morning when I came across this article about a very smart looking 190 Dora big tail that looks vaguely familiar to me, check it out at http://www.scaleworkshop.com/workshop/fw190d924mr_1.htm Cheers

"This is only build #10 of my return to modeling"  (from the review of the Dora)

Now doesn't this leave me feeling a bit inadequate after seeing that build again????   

But way to go Marc!  I had no idea this was only number 10!!  I'm about on #12 since my return, and still have to be careful not to leave cement fingerprints on the canopy still! 

JB I've updated you on page 1 as complete, thanks for the reminder.  As for the Photobucket page, I found a while ago that it had zero hits on it so I hadn't bothered with any future updates, but if you want you build(s) on there I'll put them on tonight.

All, I was browsing through Hyperscale this morning when I came across this article about a very smart looking 190 Dora big tail that looks vaguely familiar to me, check it out at

http://www.scaleworkshop.com/workshop/fw190d924mr_1.htm

Cheers

Guys, thanks for all the positive comments on the He 162.

Scott, the 162 makes an ideal OOB build. Fit is excellent, and there are no difficult areas at all.

Progress Update

Not a lot.

New head assembly for the 100 turned up last night so I'll be in a position to finish the 162 this weekend, what with it being a long weekend and all.

Karl

Looks like activity on this thread is starting to slow down a tad now which is to be expected as we creep towards the end of the build.

But there are still a few kits out there that are just about finished, so we are not quite done yet.

Cheers

Tankmaster7 wrote:

rjkplasticmod wrote: I'll be surprised if I see a finished build Regards,  Rick About time, eh Rick?

Actually a little passed being just late .  But a very nice build at the end of the day .

Regards,  Rick

KJ200 wrote:

Scott, don't know if you've had a chance to look at your 162 yet, but it really is a great kit. The extra size of1/32 really works well with the 162, and probably with the 163 as well, due to the fact it was so small in reality. Karl

Hey Karl,

I opened up my 162 last night and you're right, it's a very nice kit!  I'm looking forward to building it.  I really like the way yours is turning out, you're doing a fantastic job!  I'm half tempted to do the 162 for the First Jets GB instead of my 262 (would like to use some AM seatbelts for the 262, and the Jets build is OOB).  Is this HE 162 kit good to go straight out of the box?

Chris-congrats on the big 5-0-0 

Karl-great work on the 162 

Tanky-Don’t listen to them.  I've seen your completed work in the flesh.  Take your time on do that magic you do.

Bob - very nice Panther... having been one of the armor judges at MosquitoCon I have gain a new respect for armor guys

rjkplasticmod wrote:

I'll be surprised if I see a finished build Regards,  Rick

rjkplasticmod wrote:

I'll be surprised if I see a finished build Regards,  Rick

He's been using this bait and run routine for awhile now hasn't he??? 

I'll be surprised if I see a finished build

Regards,  Rick

Karl - excellent work!!!  a great job as always!

Rick - I can't remember 4000 might less 500 haha..

Karl, the 162 is looking Sweet.  Nice work.

Chris, Congratulations on the 500 Posts.  I kinda remember way back to my 500th .

Regards,  Rick

JAY Thanx for mentioning the Villagephoto sight as my photobucket acct is pretty much full I'm planning a second acct at village

Well my track is decaled I'm on to weathering tomorrow as i have a 1/72 Sea hurricane a pair of 1/72 scale tanks as well as the "HackTrack" to weather

BTW Now for the BIG News  This post is my 500th Post !!!!!