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waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Friday, January 12, 2007 1:33 PM

Here's a picture of one from a musem in France without Zim, I've seen some other sources onthe web also

Hauler & Lion's roar makes PE for the short barrel version, but I think most of the stuff will fit on the G model. I used Lion's roar PE for the B model, as it was one of the cheapest in relationship to what you got for your money. It even included a metal barrel. I got it through luckymodel from HK for about $10 US and I think they have free shipping for Lion's roar & hauler stuff. Lion's roar is made in China, so you get a much better deal from a HK source.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

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Ratbert_CP

Member since
November 2005
From: Southern California

Posted by Ratbert_CP on Friday, January 12, 2007 1:21 PM

Frankly, I was hoping to do some research and find an example *without* the zim... Otherwise, I'm stalling until I get more of it built, hoping for someone to release a PE or resin kit...

This build will also be my first work with an airbrush, so I'm doing the full-court newbie press!

Currently "building" Tamyia 1:48 StuG III Ausf.G (Sd.Kfz.142/1)

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waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Friday, January 12, 2007 1:13 PM

Ken, welcome to the GB, FSM forum, and back to modeling. I have the same kit also, I built the Ausf B and thought that was a great kit. I like the side skirts that came with the Ausft G.

How are you planning to do the Zimmerit?

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

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Ratbert_CP

Member since
November 2005
From: Southern California

Posted by Ratbert_CP on Friday, January 12, 2007 1:00 PM

Tamyia StuG III Ausf.G (Sd.Kfz.142/1) (kit 32525)

First scale model in decades, first armor ever... Scared of the Zim! Smile [:)]

Ken C

Currently "building" Tamyia 1:48 StuG III Ausf.G (Sd.Kfz.142/1)

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waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Friday, January 12, 2007 10:21 AM

J West, welcome to the GB. I've added you to the list. The KV-2 would be a great build with its massive turret.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

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J West

Member since
December 2006
From: Markham ON

Posted by J West on Friday, January 12, 2007 10:17 AM

I would like to be part of this group build. I havn't decided what kit I will be doing for sure, however I am leaning towards tamiyas KV-2. I will post when I have purchased the kit.

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Hermesminiatures

Member since
April 2006
From: LaValle, Wisconsin

Posted by Hermesminiatures on Friday, January 12, 2007 10:13 AM

Tamiya Hetzer and M-10.

Jonathan

For every modeling technique that works, I have three that don't.

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waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

1/48 Armor GB - 2007

Posted by waikong on Friday, January 12, 2007 9:02 AM

Welcome to the 1/48 Armor GB.

Any wheeled 1/48th vechicle are eligible - these includes Tamiya, HobbyBoss, Verlinden - there are other smaller European resin manufacturers with complete sets and conversions.

GB Ends: Oct 01, 2007

Participants:

315rooster: Schwimmwaggen
Biker_fu Scratch built VBL
BARsrule: Tamiya Tiger 1 Early Production
Berserker Tamiya Tiger
Buff: Tamiya T-34-76
Comet: HobbyBoss T-34
Darson: Tamiya M-26 Pershing
EnamouredwithArmour: Tamiya Sherman IC Firefly
espins1 : Tamiya KV-1
Hermesminiatures: Tamiya Hetzer and M-10
hkshooter: Sherman M4 and KV-1
Jeeves : Tamiya M10 and Tamiya Panzer III
J West : KV-2
katootsv2: Tamiya Tiger 1
KingThad: Tamiya Kubelwagen W/conversion.
KJ200
mokei: Sd.Kfz 247 using GasoLine resin conversion & Tamiya Protze
piwi974: Tamiya M10
Prometheum5 Tamiya Tiger diorama
Ratbert_CP : Tamyia StuG III Ausf.G (Sd.Kfz.142/1)
Rob Gronovius: What-if
Still-learning: HobbyBoxx T-34
Telsono: Tamiya Universal Carrier
Waikong : Tamiay M4 Sherman with Hauler Hedge cutter

Please post when you've decided which kit you are going to build and I'll update this post.

Here's the GB Badge, I have no preference if you wish to use it now or wait until you are done. I would just ask that you download the image to your own server instead fo linking to site for the server. Thanks.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

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