War in the Desert - African campaign GB - 12/9/07 to 5/13/08 - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

DantheMan85

Member since
February 2006
From: Cincinnati Ohio

Posted by DantheMan85 on Friday, January 11, 2008 7:13 PM

Today I sprayed on some dark yellow on my Tiger, along with hand painting dark yellow to the crew man.

On my Work Bench: Tamiya Ford GT 1/24

Up Coming: ?

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, January 11, 2008 8:58 PM

Nice work on the Tiger.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Friday, January 11, 2008 9:01 PM

Thanks Dave. Yes, the Lego (actually Mega block) stand has been very good to me over the years...

Bob

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DantheMan85

Member since
February 2006
From: Cincinnati Ohio

Posted by DantheMan85 on Friday, January 11, 2008 11:00 PM

Rick, thanks. I hope I can get her done around sunday, but don't know with having to watch the playoffs and all.

On my Work Bench: Tamiya Ford GT 1/24

Up Coming: ?

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Saturday, January 12, 2008 8:30 AM

FeldMarSchall-the Tiger is coming along quite nicely. Looking forward to more pics.

Bob

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T-rex

Member since
February 2007
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Posted by T-rex on Saturday, January 12, 2008 11:00 AM

Very nice tiger, wish mine was that nice but ill never make it for this group build.

Almost done Hanomag, but am I in this GB?

Working on: Trumpeter SU-152 (1/35) Trumpeter E-10 (1/35) Heller Somua (1/35)

"The world is your enemy, prince of a thousand enemy. And when they'll find you, they will kill you... but they will have to catch you first ''

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DantheMan85

Member since
February 2006
From: Cincinnati Ohio

Posted by DantheMan85 on Saturday, January 12, 2008 12:19 PM

Thanks guys, I have really enjoyed putting this together. The only hard part is painting the black that goes around the wheels, around the rims. I'm really happy the way she turned out.

On my Work Bench: Tamiya Ford GT 1/24

Up Coming: ?

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DantheMan85

Member since
February 2006
From: Cincinnati Ohio

Posted by DantheMan85 on Saturday, January 12, 2008 6:20 PM

Today I glued on the wheel sets, after the glue is fully dryed there will be some touch up on the black rims.

On my Work Bench: Tamiya Ford GT 1/24

Up Coming: ?

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DantheMan85

Member since
February 2006
From: Cincinnati Ohio

Posted by DantheMan85 on Saturday, January 12, 2008 10:56 PM

Another update,

On my Work Bench: Tamiya Ford GT 1/24

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, January 13, 2008 7:45 AM

Looking better all the time. Once you get the roadwheels touched up it will look great.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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arki30

Member since
February 2004
From: Second City

Posted by arki30 on Sunday, January 13, 2008 9:18 AM

Don't know squat about tanks, but it looks good to me. I do know others have used circular masks made from circle templates to help with the painting of the darker outer area. Just a suggestion, after the fact.

Building Now:

1/48 Academy Bf-109G6 - 100%

1/48 Tamiya F4U-1A - 5%

Upcoming:

1/48 Revell F-14D

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Glamdring

Member since
February 2005
From: Nashotah, WI

Posted by Glamdring on Sunday, January 13, 2008 12:41 PM

When I am painting rubber rimmed road wheels, I use a permanent marker. It's glossy, but after a coat of flat coat it looks fine. A very light drybrush of a dark gray helps tone down the pitch black color and give them a worn look.

Robert

"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Sunday, January 13, 2008 3:45 PM

Of course, there's always the "circle template" method that some people seem to prefer...

http://www.mycyclinglog.com/profile/dupes

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moose421

Member since
November 2007
From: Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Posted by moose421 on Sunday, January 13, 2008 7:50 PM

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

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Mark Joyce

Member since
March 2004
From: Placerville, CA USA

Posted by Mark Joyce on Monday, January 14, 2008 9:58 AM

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

Ignorance is bliss

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arki30

Member since
February 2004
From: Second City

Posted by arki30 on Monday, January 14, 2008 10:52 AM

Mark, you're too kind. I see a lot that could be better, but I won't obsess on it. When will we see anything on your P-40? I'm eager to see some progress.

Building Now:

1/48 Academy Bf-109G6 - 100%

1/48 Tamiya F4U-1A - 5%

Upcoming:

1/48 Revell F-14D

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DantheMan85

Member since
February 2006
From: Cincinnati Ohio

Posted by DantheMan85 on Monday, January 14, 2008 11:57 AM

Thanks Mark, this is my second Tiger. It's gone a lot better than my first, the kit is pretty easy. Just alot of parts.

On my Work Bench: Tamiya Ford GT 1/24

Up Coming: ?

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philo426

Member since
March 2005

Posted by philo426 on Monday, January 14, 2008 4:35 PM

Here is my Tamiya 88

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philo426

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March 2005

Posted by philo426 on Monday, January 14, 2008 4:37 PM

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DantheMan85

Member since
February 2006
From: Cincinnati Ohio

Posted by DantheMan85 on Monday, January 14, 2008 4:50 PM

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.

On my Work Bench: Tamiya Ford GT 1/24

Up Coming: ?

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gzt

Member since
May 2007
From: Massachusetts

Posted by gzt on Monday, January 14, 2008 4:52 PM

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

Flying is a thrill #2 known to mankind. Landing is #1.

http://www.rwd-6.org

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philo426

Member since
March 2005

Posted by philo426 on Monday, January 14, 2008 5:31 PM

Yep!The kit came with a Zundapp 750!Nice Tiger!Here is the Tamiya Tiger l I built in '91

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philo426

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March 2005

Posted by philo426 on Monday, January 14, 2008 5:41 PM

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, January 14, 2008 6:27 PM

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

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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gzt

Member since
May 2007
From: Massachusetts

Posted by gzt on Monday, January 14, 2008 6:45 PM

Thanks Rick, still a lot of sanding with the "early" conversion set.

Ultracast really disappointed me

Flying is a thrill #2 known to mankind. Landing is #1.

http://www.rwd-6.org

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arki30

Member since
February 2004
From: Second City

Posted by arki30 on Monday, January 14, 2008 8:08 PM

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.

Building Now:

1/48 Academy Bf-109G6 - 100%

1/48 Tamiya F4U-1A - 5%

Upcoming:

1/48 Revell F-14D

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Monday, January 14, 2008 11:37 PM

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

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T-rex

Member since
February 2007
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Posted by T-rex on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:00 AM

I've just finish Tamiya Hanomag 1/35, i'll post photos soon.

Working on: Trumpeter SU-152 (1/35) Trumpeter E-10 (1/35) Heller Somua (1/35)

"The world is your enemy, prince of a thousand enemy. And when they'll find you, they will kill you... but they will have to catch you first ''

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DantheMan85

Member since
February 2006
From: Cincinnati Ohio

Posted by DantheMan85 on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:47 PM

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.