Winter Warriors GB 2008

espins1

Member since
December 2002
From: Reno, NV

Posted by espins1 on Thursday, March 13, 2008 11:53 AM

bobbaily wrote:

Scott-you're making great progress. Would you mind if I sent a out a couple of my 'over-commitment' to build....just kidding....kinda...

I'm in the same boat buddy.... maybe we can get Dupes to crank out a few of our builds for us.

Scott Espin - IPMS Reno High Rollers My Reviews

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:32 PM

Love to help you out fellas...but it appears I'm a weeeee bit overcommitted to GB's right now. Heh. Something like 13 builds lined up already - that's if I decide not to attempt to do my other planned builds for War In The Desert and Hunters.

Guess it's time to quit the job!

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

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Thursday, March 13, 2008 1:57 PM

dupes wrote:

Love to help you out fellas...but it appears I'm a weeeee bit overcommitted to GB's right now. Heh. Something like 13 builds lined up already - that's if I decide not to attempt to do my other planned builds for War In The Desert and Hunters.
Guess it's time to quit the job!

Let me know how that works out before I present that option to the wife.....

Bob

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tellis

Member since
September 2004
From: Burke, Virginia

Posted by tellis on Thursday, March 13, 2008 3:47 PM

Bob, thanks for the feedback. I'm a Tamiya guy but this Academy kit was a fun build, plus it was enjoyable to have the interior to detail. I really like the scheme you are putting on your T-34, it's nice to see some variance in a world of OD green. Looks like you'll have fun with that Willys too.

T Ellis Springfield, VA

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:59 PM

Thanks Tellis. With a little luck, I should have both finished by the end of March....ok, maybe a lot of luck....

Looking forward to seeing your T-34 in it's winter wardrobe....

Bob

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Fyuri

Member since
August 2007

Posted by Fyuri on Friday, March 14, 2008 5:32 AM

I was wondering if someone could help me out with two very basic things...

This is my first serious build, and the kit I have contains a few resin pieces. What is the best method for removing the surplus resin?

Also, if anyone has any good ideas about photographing models, please let me know. I can't seem to get things right with that. Thanks.

-Paul

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Friday, March 14, 2008 8:12 AM

Hey Fyuri - I don't have a TON of experience with resin, but depending how much you need to remove, I usually start off with my dremel, move to a hobby blade, and finish with sandpaper. Wear your respirator though, and do it outside (if you can) - it makes a big mess.

As for taking pics of your models, mine were always pretty crappy until someone pointed me toward this guys site:

http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html

Ever since all my pics have been MUCH better. You may have to adjust the dimensions of the box a bit to fit your stuff in depending what scales you work with, but it's very easy to make.

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

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saddler

Member since
July 2004

Posted by saddler on Saturday, March 15, 2008 12:13 PM

Hurrah, My T-34 is complete. I whitewashed it using a modified version of the Elizondo method, http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2003/02/stuff_eng_tech_detergent_wash.htm I pleased with how it came out.

NO SNOW

WITH SNOW

Finally just to give those who dont bulid in 1/72, here it is next to my ipod!

Any comments or suggestions welcome

Gods are not omnipotent, they just had google before the rest of us

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Saturday, March 15, 2008 3:33 PM

Dang Saddler - that was quick! Came out really good, too.

Is the "snow" version just temporary? Sprinkle on some WS stuff?

Snag your badge, sir!

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

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saddler

Member since
July 2004

Posted by saddler on Saturday, March 15, 2008 4:33 PM

Yeah the snow is only temporary, its from senic and i need to find a way to fix it to a small tank. (They supply some pvc glue but thats no good for 1/72nd armour!)

Gods are not omnipotent, they just had google before the rest of us

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Saturday, March 15, 2008 4:45 PM

Very nice work Saddler. Very nice. I'm always impressed with people that can turn out great work in the very small scales. Great job.

Bob

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arki30

Member since
February 2004
From: Second City

Posted by arki30 on Saturday, March 15, 2008 6:23 PM

Very nice, Saddler.

Building Now:

1/48 Academy Bf-109G6 - 100%

1/48 Tamiya F4U-1A - 5%

Upcoming:

1/48 Revell F-14D

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chewybr

Member since
March 2008
From: Pa

Posted by chewybr on Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:00 PM

okay, i have a Dragon Stug III F comeing in the mail should be here by the end of the week

-Matt

facebook me Matthew Browning if you'd like to talk about the hobby

Work Bench Builds

Tamiya fw-190 d9 jv44

Revell-Monogram visible B-17G

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Monday, March 17, 2008 1:51 PM

Alright Winter Warriors...I've decided to get my butt out of the Frozen Wasteland Of The North and head down to Florida to play some G-O-L-F.

I'll be gone until next Monday...but keep cranking out the builds! I'm leaving SMJ and Espins in charge, unless someone else wants to do it. No changing the build guidelines while I'm gone, you two.

Hopefully I can check in some time over my too-short vacation, but I don't know what the availability of internet access is where I'm staying. Have a good one fellas! Stay warm!

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

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arki30

Member since
February 2004
From: Second City

Posted by arki30 on Monday, March 17, 2008 5:59 PM

Peace! We'll keep the light on for you...wait, dang, that's Motel 6. Anyway, we'll still be around. Jealous.

Building Now:

1/48 Academy Bf-109G6 - 100%

1/48 Tamiya F4U-1A - 5%

Upcoming:

1/48 Revell F-14D

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Luftwoller

Member since
February 2007
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Luftwoller on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:33 AM

Hurry back Lycra man, we'll miss you LOL.

Saddler, love the T34, if your not using the PVA on your tank cos its too thick. Just thin it down with some water. Simple.

...Guy

..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.

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Townsy11

Member since
August 2007
From: Peterborough, Ontario

Posted by Townsy11 on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:54 PM

I think this GB should be held annualy every year...

"The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his."-- General George S. Patton

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dostacos

Member since
December 2003
From: Los Angeles

Posted by dostacos on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:15 PM

ok here is a second entry for the build, it still has the future shine and not all the weathering I plan on doing. but....

comments?

Dan support your 2nd amendment rights to keep and arm bears!

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 7:51 PM

Townsy11 wrote:

I think this GB should be held annualy every year...

That can be arranged...

Managed to sneak onto a pc here for a couple of minutes - just talked to my wife, it's snowing (again) in Maine, while I am currently treating day one of my sunburn in the 85 degrees and sunny we've got down here. Heh. If I didn't like getting cooped up all winter to build so much I could see me coming down this way a bit.

Keep the builds coming, fellas - while I'm having a great time eating too much good food and playing marathon golf, can't wait to get back to the bench on Monday. That Panther and Stuka are calling to me...

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

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SMJmodeler

Member since
April 2007
From: Schroon Lake, NY

Posted by SMJmodeler on Thursday, March 20, 2008 8:57 AM

dupes: I was gone for a while too but I'll take the reins the best I can while you're gone...glad to hear you're going to some warmer weather...you deserve it after all that snow.

I like the annual WWGB idea too...I've got two builds in mind already for this winter!!!

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bbrowniii

Member since
April 2003
From: 41 Degrees 52.4 minutes North; 72 Degrees 7.3 minutes West

Posted by bbrowniii on Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:39 AM

Hey dupes,

Sadly, I think I am going to have to withdraw from this GB (not that I had really contributed too much up to this point). There is just no chance that I can get the SdKfz 222 done by May 1. I have a couple other things I am trying to finish up, and I need to clear the decks for action if I am going to participate in your 251 GB and SMJ's Urban Combat. So, I'll still pop in and see how the progress with everyone elses builds is, and I will probably still apply SMJ's winterizing technique to the 222 when I build it (which will be soon, but like I said, probably not be the 1st of May). If, by some chance, I do manage to get it all thrown together by the deadline, I'll 'rejoin', but I am skeptical.

Darn, I really like that badge, too...

'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing' - Edmund Burke (1770 ??)

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SMJmodeler

Member since
April 2007
From: Schroon Lake, NY

Posted by SMJmodeler on Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:52 AM

bbrownii: dupes is out playing golf in Florida

so I'm answering his posts...sorry to hear you won't finish this GB

. Let me know if you have any questions about the winter camo' when you get there. Glad to hear you'll be joining my UAGB!!!

dupes' next GB is scheduled for later this year so you could get a jump on UA before then...I may join that halftrack GB too.

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bbrowniii

Member since
April 2003
From: 41 Degrees 52.4 minutes North; 72 Degrees 7.3 minutes West

Posted by bbrowniii on Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:13 AM

SMJ,

Yeah I printed off your thread on the winter camo - I've read through it a bunch but once I get to the application stage I may have a question or two. If I have not said it already - thanks for that toot, it's a sweet piece of work.

'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing' - Edmund Burke (1770 ??)

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dostacos

Member since
December 2003
From: Los Angeles

Posted by dostacos on Thursday, March 20, 2008 2:28 PM

arki30 wrote:
Peace! We'll keep the light on for you...wait, dang, that's Motel 6. Anyway, we'll still be around. Jealous.

MOTEL 5 we keep the seat up for ya

Dan support your 2nd amendment rights to keep and arm bears!

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SMJmodeler

Member since
April 2007
From: Schroon Lake, NY

Posted by SMJmodeler on Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:09 PM

bbrownii: Glad to be of service

...and by the way, that reminds me, I need to add the final technique narratives for the dirt, snow and base.

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detailfreak

Member since
December 2006
From: t.r.f. mn.

Posted by detailfreak on Saturday, March 22, 2008 6:05 AM

well i'm here thawing in n.w. minnesota and stuck on the gunners chair.seems silly just like making sure your canteen is full huh.i need some meds.

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Saturday, March 22, 2008 4:20 PM

Hey Boyd - sorry to hear about your withdrawal, maybe we'll get you next time (apparently this is going to be an annual build...).

SMJ - thanks for taking care of the house while I'm gone. Still not back, travel day tomorrow, then Monday back to work and my pc. Sadly, it's pouring here right now so the 8th round of golf got cancelled...I did win the tournament, though!

Keep 'em coming, boys. Talk to you on Monday!

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

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Slightly Altered

Member since
February 2007

Posted by Slightly Altered on Sunday, March 23, 2008 10:58 AM

Man there's some fine builds coming out of here guy's! Sorry I haven't posted in a while, moved to a new place and ended up fighting with the folks over the internet connections. Then just when it looked as if it was fixed, they had to come back and fix 'em the right way .

Fantastic work everyone.

Dale

http://slightlyalteredscalemodels.blogspot.com/

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Friday, March 28, 2008 10:30 AM

Interesting dearth of posts here lately...everyone must be building.

Should have updated (and final!) pics of my Panther this weekend, I've been in some sort of modeling funk that I need to snap myself out of. Not sure what caused it, but I've had a hard time making myself sit down at the bench. Our current "extended" winter may be part of the cause (it's snowing here right now...AGAIN). Just need to attach all the tools and do final weathering on the beast.

THEN it's on to my Stuka! We've got only 5 weekends left to finish builds - 33 days as of today - so I need to get my butt in gear. So for all of us looking to claim badges, it's time to focus and motivate before the build ends!

Speaking of my Stuka, got a question for Lufty - did you have any reference pics you used for yours that you might be able to put up?

That's it for now team. Keep the good work coming!

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

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some assembly required

Member since
August 2007
From: n/w indiana

Posted by some assembly required on Friday, March 28, 2008 12:29 PM

33 days / 5 weekends!!!! talk about a motavator! im still working on my tam. marder so im 'bout 60% done on the building, painted the wheels last night and primed the interior black while it was still in pieces to hide any tan that might show up inside. i have pics but they just dont look like what im workin on. but ill post anyway.