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Posted by PanzerWulff on Saturday, March 25, 2006 11:17 AM
OK gang the Braile Scale armor Vacation GB thread is up and running Big Smile [:D] hope to see ya there TTFN
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Posted by 315rooster on Saturday, March 25, 2006 9:18 AM
 osher wrote:

Of course, this GB just states 'German', but not a period of time.  We all assumed WWII (although I thinking about building a Leopard as it happens, and seeing if anyone objected)


Osher,

Now you have me interested...either a Leopard 1 (like the one in "A Bridge Too Far") or a Patton in German markings may come from me.  :)  Why not the Pz. 2000 from Revell Germany.  Endless possibilities.

I probably should just finish the two that I'm still working on.  Today it is decals (minus the periscopes).

Grant

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Posted by osher on Friday, March 24, 2006 6:58 PM
 Duke Maddog wrote:
Just my My 2 cents [2c], but awhile ago we had a Mad Leopard Build which was all post-war Leopard tanks from Germany. I got the badge for that one. It was alot of fun. I think I'll be a part of the next Mad Braille Scale Armor Build, since I have such a large collection of such Armor to build.


Of course, this GB just states 'German', but not a period of time.  We all assumed WWII (although I thinking about building a Leopard as it happens, and seeing if anyone objected)
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Posted by Duke Maddog on Friday, March 24, 2006 12:06 PM
Ammosid, that is excellent work! I think it came out better than mine did! Nice job on the camo.

 osher wrote:

Just musing on this GB.  How about making it post war?  It's just that, well, just about every armour builder seems to mostly do German WWII stuff, followed by Allied and Jap tanks.  Well, just an idea...


Just my My 2 cents [2c], but awhile ago we had a Mad Leopard Build which was all post-war Leopard tanks from Germany. I got the badge for that one. It was alot of fun. I think I'll be a part of the next Mad Braille Scale Armor Build, since I have such a large collection of such Armor to build.

Meanwhile, I just got Dragon's Tiger I Late with Zimmerit in 1/72 scale. I think in a few days I'll get started on it for this Group Build again. I'll let you know.
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Posted by razordws on Friday, March 24, 2006 11:43 AM

Great looking build ammosid.  I have the smae kit for this build and hope its turns out as nice as yours... whenever I can get around to it that is. 

Chris:  I'm looking forward to the Vacation GB.  Let me know what you want on the badge and I'll give it a shot. 

Dave

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Posted by PanzerWulff on Friday, March 24, 2006 9:50 AM

GRANT Np with that,the deadline is more so we can see what people can do with a 1/72,1/76 heck even 1/86 ( for any Roco builders) in two weeks of build time.Big Smile [:D]

SID great work on the JagdPanzer nice cammo keep it upCool [8D]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by 315rooster on Friday, March 24, 2006 7:01 AM
 PanzerWulff wrote:

I was thinking of starting the build from JUNE 17/06-June 30/06 for the "Braile scale Armor Vacation 06 GB"



Hey Wulff,

I like the idea of the two week build, but I'd like to request a free pass on the date.  I'll be in Canada catching Walleye during the second scheduled week of it.  I'm not sure that the border patrol will like to see my paint and compressor stuff on my way through.  :)  I'm wondering if I can start the build a week late and built the kit in Canada.  I can paint it the following week during the July 4th week.

BTW, I'm glad that things are going better for you.  I look forward to seeing your next kit.

Grant

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Posted by osher on Friday, March 24, 2006 6:59 AM
Looks great Sid, nice job, especially the finish.
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Posted by 315rooster on Friday, March 24, 2006 6:55 AM
Beautiful kit.  Nicely done ammoSid.  I especially like the camo.

Grant

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Posted by ammoSid on Friday, March 24, 2006 5:20 AM

Well, I finally finished my JagdPanzer IV L/70. Built straight out of the box, painted with Model Master & Humbrol paints. The treads are a little loose, but overall, I think it turned out OK. It was a fun build, as are most of the DML kits I do.

 My StuG IV late is waiting for decals & weathering, whenever I can get time off work and the wife lets me go to my toy room! Wink [;)]

Yeah, and if a frog had wings, he wouldn't bump his a** a-hoppin'!
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Posted by PanzerWulff on Thursday, March 23, 2006 6:52 PM

 osher wrote:
Just musing on this GB.  How about making it post war?  It's just that, well, just about every armour builder seems to mostly do German WWII stuff, followed by Allied and Jap tanks.  Well, just an idea...

I know what you mean it seems that way due to the availablity of WWII German kits I myself plan to possibly build the DML LVPT-7 or some other more modern vehicle but i don't plan on limiting people to post WWII as i plan on doing 2 kits 1 possibly being allied WWII I believe removing WWII armor from the build would possibly steer others away from it. MyMy 2 cents [2c] but you do bring a very valid observation to attention TTFN

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Posted by osher on Thursday, March 23, 2006 6:21 PM
Hey Wulff, glad to hear the shakes are down, and the builds coming back up!  Looking forward to seeing your stuff.

Just musing on this GB.  How about making it post war?  It's just that, well, just about every armour builder seems to mostly do German WWII stuff, followed by Allied and Jap tanks.  Well, just an idea...
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Posted by PanzerWulff on Thursday, March 23, 2006 6:16 PM

OSHER 1/76 is cool I was thinking of starting the build from JUNE 17/06-June 30/06 for the "Braile scale Armor Vacation 06 GB" Big Smile [:D]ANY HELP WITH A BADGE WOULD BE APPRECIATED!!!!Big Smile [:D] I hope you guys can join me I will be posting the build this weekend. I hope this one gets more attention than my Mirror/Mirror GB didDead [xx(]mirror/mirrorDead [xx(] lol

and btw the case of the shakes has died down and i am racing forward playing catch up on a couple of builds including my DML JagdPanther i hope to have some pics by next week

EDIT whoops i forgot it's a 2 week build so i fixed the end dateDunce [D)]

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Posted by osher on Thursday, March 23, 2006 5:42 PM
 PanzerWulff wrote:
Mischief [:-,]oh btw rooster and the rest of you guys how would you all be interested in a 1/72 ARMOR MAD WEEKEND GB eh???Mischief [:-,] TTFN


Count me in.  A Revell Merkava III maybe, a Revell Panzer of some description, some Revell ex-Matchbox stuff, or even an Airfix Churchill.  I assume 1/76 is cool too?

Bought today a Revell, ex-Matchbox, French tank set, with base, also in German capture colours.  Wouldn't mind including that also
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Posted by osher on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 6:09 PM
It does look good Rooster.  I chose mine as it's a single colour, no fancy schemes to paint.

As for mine: Well, Attack tell you to drill ('if you want') out the holes on the main wheels.  It's more of a necessesity!  Saying that, I'm now drilling out the holes on the small wheels too.  It just looks wrong with solid wheels.  There are loads, so will keep me out of trouble for a while.  However, those big spoked wheels (sorry, don't know technical term) are solid, and really, they should be spoked.  Do I cut out the blank bits?  Yikes, not easy, too small for most sanding devices too.  Yet, those solid wheels look horrid.
  Decisions, decisions...

On the painting & assembling front the lower hull (was about to type fuselage, guess what I normally build), sort of went together OK.  Pin marks on the sides, 3 per side, mar it, and too tight to sand off.  Pity.  Else, build OK, except the hull sides don't match the hull front exactly, so had to sand some side overhang off.  Checked with upper hull, and that's OK, so, hmmm, why are the side too long?

Went for Humbrol 67.  Attack also say Tamiya XF-63 German Grey, but that's way too dark IMHO.  Saying that, research for this build has found all kinds of shades, from medium to darkish.  None as dark as Tamiya, but maybe then sun bleaches it?  Anyway, Humbrol 67 seems good.

Thanks again for letting me join late the GB!  Nice to see everyone else's builds.  I'm stripping my first paint job off, so will post pictures tomorrow.  The first paint was too thin, and looked, well, runny.

Edited to add:
212 holes...everyone to be drilled, cleaned, redrilled, etc, and with the main wheels, between two holes, a small bit to be cleaned, and made into a slot.  This was supposed to be a quick build!  Managed to sand out much of the pin marks on the sides though.  Why didn't I just buy the Revell kit instead...?!
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Posted by razordws on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 3:40 PM

Looking good Rooster! Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:09 PM
im back and  i've not had time to do a thing. Still trying to find a paint scheme for the KT and Panther
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Posted by 315rooster on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 12:57 PM
As promised, here are two photos of my Stug IV (Early).  The skirts are still curing, but they have the same "creeping vines" type of camo scheme.  Before I start to weather this monster, I'll probably add a little more of the red color.





The only problem that I've encountered with the kit is with the "Dragon Styrene 100" tracks.  One broke in the middle of the joint at a weak spot (before I put them on the kit).  All of the other problems are my own.

Here is my question in regards to the Stug IV:
Should I place the markings on the skirts or the tank?  I'm leaning on putting numbers and symbols on the hull since not all 10 of the skirts are going to be placed.

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Posted by 315rooster on Thursday, March 16, 2006 3:09 PM
Osher,

I'm glad you joined.  I agree with you on the Attack Models kits.  I have a 38t munitions carrier that looks difficult to build.  Good luck with the kit.

Wulff,

Get well soon.  We'll all look forward to more of your models in the future.

Grant

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Posted by osher on Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:07 PM
Oh Panzer, sounds awful, I hope it passes quickly.

I'd like to join this GB, if OK.  I bought today an 'Attack' PzKpfw III Ausf. F, in 1/72 scale.  Looks a bit interesting, and Attack seem to assume that the modeller knows a bit about modelling.
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Posted by PanzerWulff on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5:56 PM
Hi gang you probably won't be seeing much progress from me for a bit i have a medical problem that sometimes causes "jitters" in my hands whenever doing fine manipulation of objects heck my hands shake playing cards lol so it may be a week or two before i even dare touch a model again. I'll be lookin out for your posts and such Happy Building TTFNPirate [oX)]
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Posted by 315rooster on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5:13 PM
Welcome to the build.  I look forward to seeing your kit.

To everyone else:  This Stug IV is really busy.  Photos of progress by early next week will be provided.

Grant

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 11:01 AM
Hello, I'd also be intersanted in joining this GB, it would give me a reason not to just sit around all day! I'd like to build a Bergepanzer Tiger for your GB.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 10, 2006 2:25 PM

PanzerWulff:

great job on ur Maus, i really like that camo & wash !

u r a braver person than i am, i chose the E-100 rather than even think about

painting 48 roadwheels !!!!

as 4 my E, hopefully i will have some progress pix 2 post soon....

 

frosty Smile [:)]

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Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 3:16 AM
I echo that sentiment. Two weeks is better. I did a Mad Leo Group Build that was a two week affair awhile back. I have numerous kits that would fit in the above proposed  Group Build. I will definitely join provided my camera is back home when this starts. If not, well.....
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Posted by 315rooster on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 4:20 PM
 PanzerWulff wrote:
"the Braile scale armored Vacation GB"


Even better...two weeks is way better than two days.

I may attempt the new Mirage Panzer IVC or the Mirage M3 Lee in Fort Benning colors.

I am anxiously awaiting the M3A1 from them.  Nobody had made a cast hull Lee/Grant hull that I'm aware of up to now.

Grant

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Posted by ammoSid on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 2:24 PM

Thanks, folks. I'll post some pics as soon as I can. Also, kudos on the Maus. I built that one, too, but I finished it back in early December, so it wouldn't count in the group build. If I don't forget, I'll take a pic or 2 & post it if you'd like.

As far as my Hornisse I've yet to build, I got that for Christmas. My wife was out of work and upset that she didn't have any money to buy me a gift that I really wanted. So, I gave her some money and took her to my favorite local hobby shop. (Local! It's almost 50 miles away!) Anyhow, I walked her through, and pointed out numerous kits that I wanted, then went out & waited in the car. She picked out a few & one of 'em was the Hornisse! I guess that's one way to ensure you get what you want for Christmas, eh? Clown [:o)]

Take care, and I'll post pics as soon as I can. Back to the L/70 for me!

Yeah, and if a frog had wings, he wouldn't bump his a** a-hoppin'!
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Posted by PanzerWulff on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 1:49 PM
HMMMM that stinks I may revise the concept how about calling it "the Braile scale armored Vacation GB" yup a 2 week build any 1/72 scale armor any era,country,type,and manufacturer. TYPE as in armored car,APC,tank,jeep,truck,recovery vehicle,artilliary etc. Manufacturer as in company of model production Tamigawa,DML,revellogram You get the idea what do you all think? that way any of us who are weekend free time deficient ( duke and myself when my 3 nephews are over LOL) can still get in the build and give all others a bit more time to turn out the kits nicely
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Posted by Duke Maddog on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 11:51 AM
Sounds interesting but I'd have to pass. I got too much going on during the weekends. Still, I may be adding another project or two to this Group Build since I have several more kits that potentially fit here.
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Posted by 315rooster on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 10:18 AM
 PanzerWulff wrote:

Mischief [:-,]oh btw rooster and the rest of you guys how would you all be interested in a 1/72 ARMOR MAD WEEKEND GB eh???Mischief [:-,] TTFN



Count me in...I've been looking for a reason to build the Hasegawa Panzer IV F2 (which is really just a different box around the IVG).  I'm learning that mad builds are not good for kits with link and length tracks or PE.Cool [8D]

BTW...fantastic Maus.  Approve [^]

Grant

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