War in the Desert - African campaign GB - 12/9/07 to 5/13/08

darson,

Thanks for confirming that plane would be appropriate for the time period.  How about these:

Folke Wulf Fw 190 F-8, w/ tan/green camo' OR Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a with camo' (what do they call that camo' pattern for that aircarft?)  I assume this is a late model aircraft (jet engines and all)  Tiger I might be too early.

See where I'm going with the camo' idea?  Tank/Aircraft....hmmmm....

You are most kind my young apprentice (I know that was the Emperor but what the heck) and yes you could pose this with the 1/48 Tiger I.

The kit is just the plain old Tamiya 1/48 Bf109E-4/7 Trop, the same kit that JMart is doing.  It was done using kit decals with the only addition being an Ultracast 109 E seat with harness. 

Cheers 

darson,

I'm strictly an armor guy (...your tempting me to the dark side though, Lord Vader) but I know a nice build when I see one.  Fantastic work my friend!!!

What is the name of this plane?  What scale is it?  Does Tamiya make it? Would it be appropriate to add to a 1/48 scale dio'...say with a Tiger I ???

Wow, thanks for the complement I'm really flattered.

Here's a pic of the real thing that you might want to save off as reference as well.

Cheers

Welcome to the build James, I'll be looking forward to checking out your JG.27 bird.

Here's my attempt at that camo scheme from a couple of years ago

T-rex terrific job on the 251 and congrats on finishing your first model

Can I jump in, finally? :)  First, let me say that I just browsed the whole thread and Im amazed at the high quality of the builds! Tons of good info also..... thanks for the postings!

Anyways, I would like to join in with the Tamiya 1:48 Bf 109 E4/7 TROP ( I know, I know,already a couple in here! :), will do it in JG27 markings and the N.Africa tropical camo (RLM78/79/80), which will be a challenge since this will only my second aircraft :)  Will start in 2-3 weeks, I ordered the paints and they are in backorder... Also,  Spring semester starts, and my silly students expect things like syllabi, handouts and other such nonsense!  Cheers, James

Here is the kit:

Yipee! I did it, I though i lost this one but I didn't, its done, Tamiya's 1/35 Hanomag, YES !

Don't want to be a show off, but man I feel great!

The Tiger is looking better all the time.

Regards,  Rick

Just about finished with this Tiger,  now just putting on some final touches.  Wheel's still need some touch-ups.  I can say that I'm really happy on how she turned out, the kit was fun to put together and paint.

I've just gone back over the last couple of pages and great progress everybody all the builds are looking excellent.

Greg I'm really surprised that it's an Ultracast part that has let you down (fit wise).  I've used their stuff many many times in the past and it's always been flawless in terms of quality and fit.  I've got to ask the obvious question though, did you order the Ultracast Spitfire Mk IX 1-pc Lower Cowl with Early Style Intake for the Hasegawa kit or the ICM kit.

Cheers

philo, the 88 looks good.  That's just a mean looking gun.

FMM, that's definitely an interesting way to get the tracks to stay down for the glue to dry!

gzt, the seam looks like you've beat it to me.  It's surprising Ultracast goofed because they usually nail it.  Ah well, even they have off days. 

Greg,  Nice clean build of the Spit.  Looking forward to the war paint.

Regards,  Rick

a little update on Spitfire Mk IXc from Skalski's Circus

Philo426, very nice 88mm.  I made one for the eastern front, my kit came with 8 figures I think and a motor bike.  I can remember it had alot of parts!

Well today I started on glueing the tracks to my Tiger, along with glueing them to the top of the road wheels.  I think she really looks alsome.

Things are really moving along in this group build!

Arki30:  Fantastic job on the P-40K!  One of the nicest OBB's I've seen.

Mike:  Your Fiat L6/47 looks great!  The rust really makes it stand out.

Dan:  Nice work on the Tommie and Spit!  Just take care of that overspray and you'll have two winners there.

Bob:  The Spitfire is wonderful!  I wouldn't worry too much about the Azure Blue; it looks fine in the pictures.

FeldMarschall:  Can't wait to see your Tiger once it's done!  Someday I hope to build some armor, and when I do a Tiger I hope to do a North Africa one like yours.

My apologies if I've missed anyone.

Regards,

Mark

Hey, I finished up my Merkava IIID  for the modern GB, or least close enough.  So, I know can start up on this GB,.  I am building a Mark IV F2, from dragon.  Also will be adding PE and after market decals.  I am reresenting a unit form 4. kp 5 Panzer Reg of the 21 Panzer Division.  Does any one know where I can find a picture of this.  I would like to get the paint sceme right.  As it appears that the Germans painted them in many different styles.  Any help would be great.

thanks

Kim