1/72 German Armor Group Build

Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Saturday, June 17, 2006 11:36 PM

Thanks Wulf! Yeah, maybe Dragon figured it out and lengthened them for the plastic kit. I have to figurre somthing out for these Tiger I tracks, the skirts are too small to hide anything so have to decide what to do.

I'm glad you like my work so far, I'll be working on them more this weekend (hopefully!)

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Rob

Member since
April 2005
From: netherlands

Posted by Rob on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 2:47 AM

i had that problem to, with the dragon tiger 1.

i solved the problem by streching them with a piece of iron hanging under them for a week or so, then they fit better.

pics are a bit back in this forum of my dml panther, tiger 1 and tiger 2, had the problem with all these kits.

but the italeri tracks arent better, less detail, and if you put them nice around the wheels, they tend to break at the front wheel after a few day's. so i still like the dragon tracks better.

robbioo

my family calls me "ARMOR FREAK"... i don't know why. My AFV pic site --> www.rob_tas84.mijnalbums.nl My nature pic site -> www.robbioo.mijnalbums.nl

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 1:43 PM

Thanks Robbio! I will definitely try that! I appreciate the great tip!

I'll get a few more pics posted later.

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315rooster

Member since
January 2006
From: Macedon, NY

Posted by 315rooster on Saturday, June 24, 2006 12:33 PM

Robbioo wrote:

i solved the problem by streching them with a piece of iron hanging under them for a week or so, then they fit better.

Good idea.

I had a similar problem with the Challenger II. The tracks were 1/4" too short. The skirts hid the problem, and there is no way that I'll try the KFOR version.

Grant

Grant

Member of the Rochester HSMA (IPMS local club)

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taxtp

Member since
April 2005
From: Australia

Posted by taxtp on Saturday, June 24, 2006 6:52 PM

Hi,
i'm doing an ICM Sd Kfz 223 armored car for the

"Braille Scale Armor Vacation GB 06

Am I allowed to include it here also?. It's actually a nice little kit.
Cheers
Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Sunday, June 25, 2006 1:30 AM

315rooster wrote:
Robbioo wrote:

i solved the problem by streching them with a piece of iron hanging under them for a week or so, then they fit better.

Good idea.

I had a similar problem with the Challenger II. The tracks were 1/4" too short. The skirts hid the problem, and there is no way that I'll try the KFOR version.

Grant

I took my Tiger I with Zimmerit to Dragon Expo today and showed the too-short tracks to "Mr. Dragon" himself: the owner of the company Mr. Leung. He was mortified, and also very apologetic. He insisted that he was going to meet with his engineers pronto and make every effort to eliminate this problem. It felt good to be able to hear this from him, he is a genuinely nice, easygoing guy.

I'll get more progress done after the Dragon Expo is over, I've been spending alot of time there and have had no time for modeling.

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taxtp

Member since
April 2005
From: Australia

Posted by taxtp on Monday, June 26, 2006 4:24 AM

Hi Folks,
Actually, I've started a Hasegawa Jagdpanzer IV L/48 specifically for this group build. It looks like quite a nice kit.
Cheers
Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Monday, June 26, 2006 12:24 PM

Sweet. I'm also building this one. You can see some of my earlier progress above. I have only to add the pattern, decal and weather mine and it will be finished. Hopefully I'll have enough done later to post pics.

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taxtp

Member since
April 2005
From: Australia

Posted by taxtp on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 6:07 AM

Sorry I duped on you Duke, it was careless on my part. Do you mind if I continue ?
Here is where it's at right now.

Cheers
Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 7:55 AM

Not a problem Tony! I don't mind at all. I like having someone else building what I build too, that way I get an opportunity to learn and compare my technique to someone elses. You're doing great so far! Keep it up. I'll try to have more done and get more posted when I get the chance.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 12:06 PM

Hello long time since I was on here! Im still working the Panther and KT, but I got the new 1/72 DML Sd.Kfz. 251 C "Panzerpioneerwagen" im working on.

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Brews

Member since
May 2006
From: Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Posted by Brews on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 7:15 PM

I haven't done anything to the Ostwind, but I've been making a 1:72 Matchbox StuG IV for the Vacation Build. I got some new kits today from Squadron - mostly Hase tigers.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 2:22 PM

I did some painting on my Jagdpanzer IV and also some on my Tiger I with Zimmerit, but I'm still waiting for the tracks on my Tiger to stretch out.

Meanwhile, I also started two of the Dragon 1/72 scale T-34/76 German Army kits. I'm only posting the pics of the one since they are at the same level of progress. One is mine, the other is going to the Dragon corporate offices in City of Industry .

They give you a full breech in this kit. No other interior though but with the detail on this kit, Idon't mind:

Here is the hull test-fit together:

No, those are not shell holes in the upper hull, they are for another piece that goes there. I may install it near the end of this build because I can see myself constantly breaking it as I handle this.

You'll notice that I also drilled out the roadwheels, except for the front idler. I need a smaller drill bit for that one. I'll get it done.

After that, I assembled the turret. Here it is test-fit to the hull:

That's my progress so far, I hope you like it. Comments are welcome.

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Brews

Member since
May 2006
From: Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Posted by Brews on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 2:59 PM

what colour do you paint the interior of this? Ivory?

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taxtp

Member since
April 2005
From: Australia

Posted by taxtp on Saturday, July 1, 2006 8:52 AM

I've done a bit more cleanup on the Jagdpanzer IV L/70 Lang, but it still looks the same so I haven't bothered with photos. I'll try to keep this one moving if I can.
Cheers
Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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315rooster

Member since
January 2006
From: Macedon, NY

Posted by 315rooster on Saturday, July 1, 2006 8:49 PM

Here is the Hasegawa Panzer IV F2 that I also built for the Braille Scale Vacation Group Build.

I ended up painting it, decaling it, and weathering it (not a whole bunch) in one day. This includes final assembly with the addition of 47 parts. It was a long day, but I finished with 4 minutes to go in the build.

Grant

Grant

Member of the Rochester HSMA (IPMS local club)

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taxtp

Member since
April 2005
From: Australia

Posted by taxtp on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 9:49 AM

As I said elsewhere Rooster, nice job on the Panzer IV.
I've finished construction on on Jagdpanzer IV L/48 'Early' (it's not a Lang, dunno where I got that from), apart from the wheels.
I might try some doing some zimmerit for the first time tomorrow, should be interesting. I'll take photos before I do.
Cheers
Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 1:13 PM

I know how it is. I also finally got mine painted with the camo pattern on it. I definitely need to do some touchups before finishing these off.

This is the 1/72 scale Jagdpanzer IV L48:

I think the exhaust looks pretty good in this one if I do say so myself!

Next is Whittman's Last Ride. It'll be awhile yet before this is finished. I'm still stretching out the tracks:

I just got to finish painting over the turret hatch and the exhausts and then I can clearcoat, decal and weather this one.

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taxtp

Member since
April 2005
From: Australia

Posted by taxtp on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 3:19 PM

Hey Duke,
They are looking terrific. What paints are you using, and tell us more about that exhaust.
Cheers
Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 4:31 PM

Couple of pics of my latest wargames 'armour'... Not in the 'group build' as I only just joined but I thought i would share them!

This is a converted metal Skytrex half-track...

A little 'fantasy' piece...

And some guns...

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315rooster

Member since
January 2006
From: Macedon, NY

Posted by 315rooster on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 4:35 PM

Pog,

I look forward to seeing your group build kits. Those wargame kits look great.

Duke,

Very nice paint.

I started the Hasegawa "Hybrid" Tiger on Saturday. It is a typical Hasegawa Tiger, but I'm painting it olive green. It will look different.

I'll have some pics by the weekend.

Grant

Grant

Member of the Rochester HSMA (IPMS local club)

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taxtp

Member since
April 2005
From: Australia

Posted by taxtp on Thursday, July 6, 2006 8:26 AM

Howdy,
I've spend about an hour practising scribing zimmerit on a piece of styrene. Think I'm almost ready to have a go on the kit, except that its bedtime .
Hopefully over the weekend...
Cheers
Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Thursday, July 6, 2006 9:48 AM

Congrats Tony! Good luck on that Zimm.

I used Testor's Model Master paints on these two and handbrushed the patterns. I used Citadel Gunmetal for the exhaust, then gave a wash of Floquil Rust over it without sealing it first. Soon I'll be getting these finished.

Thanks Grant, I'm glad you like them. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress soon. I'm interested in that kit as well.

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taxtp

Member since
April 2005
From: Australia

Posted by taxtp on Friday, July 7, 2006 9:24 AM

Thanks for the tip, Duke.
I scoured the net looking for zimmerit applying techniques. In the end I settled on applying some liquid cement, then scribing the pattern.
I hope it looks better after a coat of paint ! Anyway it's done now and I've learned a bit.

Cheers
Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Friday, July 7, 2006 12:32 PM

Looking good from here Tony! This will look great when painted.

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taxtp

Member since
April 2005
From: Australia

Posted by taxtp on Sunday, July 9, 2006 1:11 AM

Thanks Duke, got the wheels assembled, may even start painting tonight.
Cheers
Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 10:51 AM

Well, once again, I have completed a couple of builds for this Group Build.

Here they are...

Hasegawa 1/72 scale Jagdpanzer IV L48:

Dragon 1/72 scale Tiger I Late, "Whittman's Last Ride":

I hope you like them.

Tony, the paints are all Model Master paints. The rust used on the exhausts was Floquil Rust that I put on over the uncoated enamel black-and-drybrushed silver exhausts. The result was what you see there. Make sure that you only put on one thinned coat with a simple brush stroke, with not too much paint or you'll lose all the color from the exhaust.

Comments are welcome.

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taxtp

Member since
April 2005
From: Australia

Posted by taxtp on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 4:08 PM

Hey Duke,
Did you finish four in one day ??? These have come up really well too.
Thanks for the exhaust tip. It looks really good, except that I don't know if anyone stocks Floquil over here. I might try a railway shop.
Cheers
Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 10:37 PM

taxtp wrote:
Hey Duke,
Did you finish four in one day ??? These have come up really well too.
Thanks for the exhaust tip. It looks really good, except that I don't know if anyone stocks Floquil over here. I might try a railway shop.
Cheers
Tony

Actually Tony, I finished seven in one day. The other three were aircraft!

RR shops are a good place to find floquil. Good luck on that and thanks again for the kudos!

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315rooster

Member since
January 2006
From: Macedon, NY

Posted by 315rooster on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:06 AM

Duke,

You are a madman! There are guys in my model club who average 1 kit every 2 years. You average 1 kit 3-4 hours. Nice work.

I'll be wrapping up my Hasegawa Tiger and then starting a Dragon Early Jpz IV this weekend.

Grant

Grant

Member of the Rochester HSMA (IPMS local club)

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