Winter Warriors GB 2008

I'm starting to think I should rename this GB to "T-34 Winter Paint Schemes".

I just picked up the older (not brand new) DML T-34/76 Mod 41 and it has an awwwwwesome winter scheme.

Oooooh, soooo many choices! 

Dupes,

I need one reservaton to the "Winter Warriors" cafe please,

On the menu:

Appetizer:  Got to wait 'til January 1, gets my hunger going...

Salad:"Toss" all the history, photos and research together, drizzle with oil...wash

Main course:Armor(steak), Tamiya Panther Type G Late Version, 1:35 ounce cut...please

Dessert:Ice cold winter camo'

SERVE IT UP!!!

SMJmodeler

Serious time...sounds great, I wish I had heard of GB sooner!!!

SMJ - consider yourself added! Glad to have you in the build...using any aftermarket goodies on that Panther?

Bob - tell you what, why don't we wait, see what you're able to squeeze in...I'd hate to see you miss the GB, but would much rather you not do a crossover...sound o.k.?

Dupes-not a problem.  I'll just use the Zendva (sp?) rather than the Dragon T-34 for this GB-should be a quick build and then I can work on my winter weathering techniques for the other GB.

Cheers

Dupes,

Probably not...got a good stockplile of German accessories in the parts box to use.  Joining th North Africa GB too it looks like, got to save the $ for a new kit.

SMJ

Have no idea how to add those badges to my profile.  Help please.  I think this GB requires completed project for the badge, could use this info anyway though.

Yes, this GB does require completion to claim your badge.

In order to put a badge in your profile, just upload it to photobucket (or whatever service you're using to store your model pics). Hit "update profile" and grab the link from photobucket, copy and paste down in the signature section just like any other pic!

OK put me down for a Hobby Boss 1/48 T-34/76 model 1943.  This is basically a scaled down version of the Trumpy 1/16 scale T-34 and comes with a full interior so it should be fun.

Hmm nothing like doing a winter tank in the middle of eyeball melting summer heat is there

Cheers

Hey hey! Glad to have you Darson! You've been added!

I've heard that that Hobby Boss kit is pretty awesome...and wish they made one in 1/35! Do you build exclusively 1/48 armor?

Thanks for the welcome Dupes.  I don't model exclusively in 1/48 and in fact I have a lot of mega Dragon 1/35 kits at home in the stash, it's just that I'm a fairly slow builder and I find I can churn the little 48th scale kits out for GBs reasonably quickly and get a decent result out of them as well.

Btw it's 90 degrees Fahrenheit here today

Cheers

bufflehead wrote:

dupes, I've finally decided to do Dragon's new Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. G "Kharkov" kit for this GB.   I'm hoping I'll get this kit for Xmas and it already has markings for a winter scheme!  Plus no one else is doing a PZ IV!  If I don't get it as a present I'll just go buy it as a gift to myself!!

I have that kit at the top of my wish list down at my LHS, so hopefully it will wind up under the tree. 

darson wrote:

Btw it's 90 degrees Fahrenheit here today

Huh...probably not a very good chance of you getting any local snow-reference pics, eh?

Bufflehead - updating now. That kit looks pretty killer...I've been trying to Ebay one, but to no avail. Pretty popular. Was thinking I might do a Pz IV as well, but we'll see - sooo many choices, I think I'll wait until most people have picked their kits before I decide. That, and the stash KEEEEEPS GROOOOWING!

Espins - hope you luck out! Do you drop subtle hints to the wife, or just walk around the house repeating "new DML Panzer IV...new DML Panzer IV"?

dupes wrote:

darson wrote: Btw it's 90 degrees Fahrenheit here today Espins - hope you luck out! Do you drop subtle hints to the wife, or just walk around the house repeating "new DML Panzer IV...new DML Panzer IV"?

A pleasant combination of both!  I also e-mail her the info for upcoming kits I am interested in.  The fact that I have a page filled out in the wish list at the LHS makes it easy for her too. 

I have been trawling through my resources and have found one that I'm going to base my model on.  I don't have the exact decals for this but the ones supplied with the kit are pretty darn close.

The caption reads "A tank from the 30th Guards Tank Brigade near Krasnoye Selo during the battles to relive the siege of Leningrad."

Darson,

Is that the T34/76-1943?  I'm building the old Tamiya kit (#35059) right now.  I have a few heads-up for you if it is the same kit.  I chose to do the 2-scheme camo'. 

I like this as your choice for GB!  I debated doin' the winter camo' but had just finished two kits that way so wanted to try something else.(Stug III & Krupp Protze, you can check them out in my posts in armor)  Get your hands on "T34 in Action" by Steve Zaloga & James Grandsen, LOTS of good photos (my inspiration photo is on p.30, bottom).

I'm in ths GB too.  I'll be starting a Panther, 4-scheme camo'!  The T34 is perfect to get my feet before tackling that one.

I'll be watchin' for your updates!!!

Darson,

Just remembered another good resource for you.  Pick-up Osprey's Modelling the T34/76.  There is an EXCELLENT winter camo' example in there.  MANY step by step photos to follow.  I'm using the Italian captured tank example in there.  All (4) projects are great, you will find tips in all of them to help ya'.  Good luck mate!!!

*EDIT*

OOPS!! Sorry Darson, I just realized you're building the 1/48 Hobby Boss kit.  Guess these decals won't work for you.  

Darson,

The Revell T-34/76 that I built for the Kursk GB has the exact decals for that vehicle...its even on the box art!  That is so funny, I was cleaning up yesteday and looked at the empty box thinking that vehicle would have been a cool build for this GB!

I didn't use the decals...you're welcome to those markings if you want them.  PM me if so.

panzer88 wrote:

I'd like to join, not sure what I'm going to build yet though. Have to wait to see what santa brings me.

Hey panzer88, glad to have you! No problem about the kit, just let me know after christmas.

Darson - I like the looks of that one! Man, you guys are getting me fired up...can't wait to start!

I'm not sure what it will be yet, but I'll be building some sort of winterized armor for this GB. 

darson, I'm building that kit right now.  Too bad I already started, it would be perfect for this GB.  The kit is well very well detailed, but it's got more ejector pin marks than I've ever seen on a kit in my life (not that I've seen that many). 

SMJ thanks for the heads up on those references, I already have Osprey's T-34/76 Medium Tank 1941-45 & T-34-85 Medium Tank 1944-94 and both are excellent references.  I also have the excellent Squadron/Signal T-34 In Action by Steve Zaloga by I'll certainly keep my eye out for Modeling the T-34 .

Bufflehead thanks for the offer on the decals and even if I can't use them I appreciate the offer.

Here are the decals that come with the kit and as you can see everything is there but the problems are with the no 116 and the Order of the Red Banner.  In the reference photo you can plainly see that both of these are roughly hand painted on and not printed as nicely as on the decal sheet. 

I can hand paint the numbers but the ORB might be a little tougher.

Cheers

Darson,

Sounds like you've got the references in order!  Check in that "T34 in Action" book for all the winters camo's.  If you're doing a 1:48 scale why don't you load up on those (build multiple kits) and do a pre-invasion line-up, see pages 34-35 and 38.  Doesn't take much longer to spray a couple few extra kits!!!...easy for me to say.

dupes, I'll have a go at it. This would be my first GB. Any other rules or specifics that are not stated in your first post?

Will build either a 1/35 Academy M36 (Western front '44-45) or 1/72 Italeri Stug III (Eastern Front) Although, I do have the old Tamiya SGT York SP AAA gun that I thought might look cool in the experimental winter camo from the early '80s. hmmm!

Wow. Your first group build. Coo!

Tellis - this one is pretty easy rule-wise. So long as you're doing something in a winter scheme (which all 3 of your possibles appear to fit), and you're having fun, you're good! Personally, my vote is for that M-36 Jackson, if it makes a difference... Am currently leaning toward doing an M-18 Hellcat with a nice whitewash - at least, of course, until I change my mind.

Just let me know when you decide what you're going to build. You've been added to the roster. Glad to have you!

Tellis to the build, I'm sure this one's going to be a lot of fun. 

SMJ I couldn't help myself I went out today and picked up Modeling the T-34/76 and you were spot on it's an excellent reference.  Thanks big time for the tip.

Cheers

Ooops forgot that I wanted to ask a quick question of the group.  What the heck do you guys recommend using as snow for the base I'll mount the tank on?

Cheers

Darson,

Go to a model railroad store and pick up the snow they use for scenery.  Don't forget the glue too.  It's like elmer's but sprays really well.  I gave a detailed tutorial on how I added the to my Stug III, it's in the post with the photos of Stug, Krupp...That is the snow I'm talking about.

dupes,

Please switch my project to a Tamiya 1:35 Russian SU122 Tank Destroyer

Thanks.