LIGHT ARMOR Group Build

taxtp wrote:

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

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

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 

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, 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

That is a very nice build Ian.  Sorry if there is not much answer, group builds have a tendency to get abandonned overtime.  Don't worry, they'll add you to the list.

I like what you did with this little bugger.  How did you weather it?  It looks like you used weathering sticks, isn't it?

The diorama is very well executed, I like it much.

Good work.

Glad you guys liked my Panzer II so far, and that this thread isnt dead.  Well, I added stowage, maps , more mud splatter, painted the crew and put it in my new diorama.  What do you think?

Hey guys........

Sorry for the prolonged absense......I was kinda under the impression that the group build had fizzled out so I let my attention wander.

Wow! Some great additions since I left......Ian, I love that PzII diorama  Are those shell holes along the right side of the turret?

Larry.....You are also welcome to join Looking forward to seeing that M8

FYI .....end date is extended indefinately until all who want to join are complete......All are welcome

The front Page should be up to date now......let me know if I forgot anybody.

cj95 wrote:

FYI .....end date is extended indefinately until all who want to join are complete......All are welcome

Thanks...I made the decision this morning that the Walker Bulldog wouldn't be ready for Wednesday. It is going too well, and I don't want to hurry it.

My mantlet cover is done, and it was a good first try...there are things that I would do differently.  The decals are unfortunately out of register.  I'm building the tank for my Viet Namese assistant, so I couldn't go with the american "white star" decals.  :(  It is a busy kit, and I will have photos later.

I couldn't find much regarding the length of the barrel vs. the Tamiya kit (Tamiya is much shorter), but the review in Finescale for the AFV club kit said that the dimensions of the kit were good.  I'll go with that.

Yann,

I see that you are building the Centurion 5/1.  How is it going?  I just purchased it, and it looks fun.

Have a good weekend.

315rooster wrote:

I see that you are building the Centurion 5/1.  How is it going?  I just purchased it, and it looks fun. Have a good weekend.

I'm not building it yet.  What you see in my signature is my complete stash.  I work on one model at a time only and I'm currently finishing up my Tamiya T-55A, next build will be the Bismarck and then I might start my Centurion.  I've openened up the box though and I must say it looks very impressive.  The parts are flash free and has very sharp and crisp details.  I've ordered the Voyager super detail set but I didn't receive it yet.  I can't wait to start that project.

Okay okay...so it took me way too long. I assure you that I haven't been working on models in my absense.  Too much work in too little time.

The kit went together well.  I did find the suspension to be very light/flimsy, and I had to make many repairs with super glue during the course of this build.

The gun shield in front of the MG didn't really fit to well either, but it looks too cool to leave off.

The mantlet cover is tissue paper from a Guillows balsa kit placed with 50% water and 50% white glue.  The color turned out looking like masking tape.  Maybe I should have used it. 

Sorry for my slow finish on this one.

Grant

Hi,

This GB made it to the third page, so I'm not too sure that its still a going concern. 

The Daimler Armored Car that I'm doing for this and the Wheeled Warriors GB has finally risen to the top of the modelling heap, following completion of my figure for the Figures GB. 

I'll be building it actively from here on in.

Cheers

Tony

Im still here guys, so feel free to take as long as you like on this build.

With so many completed models in this build I definately dont think it 'fizzled' and want to give you guys all the credit for making my first time hosting a GB so much fun.

Rooster.....Great looking Bulldog there.....definately beats my poor Tamiya model.  Like the MG shield though it looks funny sitting atop that tiny turret.  Updated the front page to include your complete status.

You absolutely HAVE to finish that Semovente!!

Its such a unusual subject that even if everybody else quits, I want to see that tank completed.

Maybe the Bronco Models Hotchkiss H39 I'm working on woud qualify?  I was building it just for the heck of it and am about 1/4 of the way through already.  Let me know if it's OK and I will start posting pics of my progress.  I need to get off of top-dead-center and start moving on this guy.

Larry

cj95 wrote:

You absolutely HAVE to finish that Semovente!! Its such a unusual subject that even if everybody else quits, I want to see that tank completed.

Alright, I'll work it in, all I really need to do to is just paint and weather it, shouldn't take too long. 

Go for it.

It mnore than qualifies as Lt Zogg is supposed to be working on the very same kit.

If joining a GB is incentive enough to finish it Im all for it......I'll add you to the list.

I've progressed my Daimler  to the point where construction is complete. I've added some of an Eduard photoetch set as well. Here's some photos.

Cheers

Tony

Sweet little armored car!

Now paint that sucker!!

Thanks very much. I've got the main paint job done. Just a couple of touch ups, some decals and lots of weathering to go now. The flash has faded the green quite a lot, and the black also.

Cheers

Tony

Heh......

Thats perfect Camo for that carpet.....the greys blend right in.

OK - I finally received my replacement tracks for the Bronco Hotchkiss 39.  Progress on this little guy has been halted for about 3 weeks waiting the Hobby Boss indies.

I assembled a little more than half last night.  On this kit it is pretty necessary to install the tracks before the fenders go on.  I thought I would post a few pics of the progress thus far.  The photo on the bottom gives an interesting study in contrast between the Hotchkiss and the Sturer Emil. The Bronco Hotchkiss 39 is a cool little kit.