LIGHT ARMOR Group Build

Hi, You never responded to my request to join, and its been a few days. so I was wondering if this thread is kind of being forgotten or what?  Anyways, Im getting pretty far on my Panzer II (almost done) and decided to post some pics.  I plan to add some stowage and other bits of gear to cover up certain low detail spots.  The kit flew ogether, one night to build, and I stayed up late last night painting, so overall its been two days since I received it in the mail.  Please add me to the list if your interested in another member!  i also added one picture of it in a diorama I am working on, which shows some US infantry ambushing the crew as they take some photographs, if you dont think that has any relevance here, just tell me and ill get rid of the picture

espins1 wrote:

Hey guys, I'm wrapping up 2 other builds and doing our final renovations on our house this week, so I will be doing the camo and weathering on the Semovente next week.  I'll post some progress pics along the way.

Glad to hear that.  I like that semovente.  Can't wait to see what you've done.

Hi,  I just finished my Hetzer for the Italeri Group build.  Looks like there's still one month to go on this GB and I would like to try to start and finish a light armor piece for this group build.  I have a Tamiya 1/35 M8 Howitzer that ought to fit this category.  Not a huge kit so I think I should be able to complete it in a month .

Thanks for your consideration.

Larry 

Tony,

The Daimler looks pretty good so far. 

Progress has been slow on the Hotchkiss in the last couple of weeks, too much other stuff going on lately, but I have managed to finish painting the hull and assembling the gun.  The indy links look pretty intimidating too, they look like they'll take a while to complete.  I'll try to post some progress photos in the next few days.

Jeff

taxtp wrote:

Here's a reasonably current photo of my Daimler Armored Car.

Hi folks,

I'm probably going to do the tank on the box cover.  The GF liked the heart scheme, so I'll roll with it.

Here's some construction update pics:

Hull mostly done

Tiny parts!!!

I think this tank definitely qualifies as light armor:

I'll try to post more updates as construction progresses.

Jeff

Sorry for the absense folks.....

To Tony and Jeff......The Daimler and Hotchkisswill both make perfect additions to this build.

Welcome aboard.

Tony...Whats the manufacturer on the Daimler, so I can add it to the front page.

Looking forward to seeing some shots.

Thanks for the welcome Tony. 

 I started working on the H-39 last night, its gonna be fun, but wow, lots of tiny parts.  Something like 550 pieces for a tank that's about 2"x4".  I got a lot done though, and will post some progress pics later this week. 

BTW, here's some references for the Mickey Mouse Daimler scheme(sorry, no wartime shots): 

http://www.sixtydriver.com/DingoCammo.html

http://www.wwiivictory.org/uk_wav.html

Jeff

You guys mind if I get in on this one?  I just picked up a Bronco Models 1/35 Hotchkiss H-39. 

Jeff

Superb little Stuart Panzerwulff.  I particularly like the mantlet.  One comment tough, the black wash at the back looks like ... well a wash.  It would have been more realistic to blend it with adjacent paint.  Other than that, its a wonderfull model.  Drybrushing looks easy for you man. Great job!

PanzerWulf.....

Just noticed i had not commented on your photos.

I have to agree, i also like the dark colors for the M3.  The interior and basket look cool too. Looking forward to seeing it with the wash......er washed off  as it were. :)  

Rooster...

i'll be interested to see what you find out on the barrel length.  I'm betting your Aluminum barrel is more accurate than my old Tamiya kit barrel.  :)

Grant......

Oh, I'm not professing any expert knowledge here.  I'm totally clueless as to the proper barrel length on an M41.

I suppose maybe the photo just looks that way to my eyes.

Maybe I should have said "it looks longer than the barrel on my kit"  (which is argueably much less accurate)  <grin>

cj95 wrote:

Secondly for Rooster, The Bulldog is looking sweet sir.  You can already tell the differences between your detailed kit, and my poor Tamiya version.  Thats gonna be a sweetheart when done. (One question....the aluminum barrel looks a bit too long in the photos....is that just my eyes playing tricks on me?)