Winter Warriors GB 2008

There is an economy of scale with building a couple at a time.  Plus if one is drying or curing you can work on the other(s).  But.....

It can get out of control quick and bury a person in just the management of multiple builds.  Apparently quite a few of us have been there, done that.

Tanks galore in this build!

You know, up until about a month or two ago, I was ALWAYS a strict one-at-a-time kinda guy...now I'm branching out a bit, trying to do 2 or 3 at a time, seeing if I can make any of the paint/AB work overlap a bit, rather than spending all that time cleaning out the AB for the same color over and over again.

So far it's working out pretty well. I'll let you know.

Scott, btw, rolls in with the 4th DML Smart/Premium offering. Seriously, we should be sponsored by Dragon or something.

bobbaily wrote:

The more kits/GB's I try to complete at one time, the less fun it is.

Amen Brother!!  Focus...I need to focus!  ONE....KIT....AT....A...TIME....

bobbaily wrote:

The more kits/GB's I try to complete at one time, the less fun it is.

I have to keep learning that lesson the hard way.... LOL

I'm looking forward to working on my Panzer III J.  I'm going the long barelled version with the spaced armor serving in the 3 Pz. Gren. Div at Stalingrad 1942.

dupes wrote:

C'mon Arki...I know you can multitask. FIVE AT A TIME!

Egads, I don't have room for 5 at a time!  And I'm already multitasking as is with the two projects I have underway!  Plus life's other demands! Ack!

I've built three at once before and I'll never do it again.  The quality started to suffer....

dupes wrote:

The cat, who is as addicted to cardboard kit boxes as I am to kits, will be adding plenty of his fur (as usual) to the finish of both builds...most likely in one of the most visible locations possible.

WHY do cats LUV to lay on boxes or paper  And they do it even though you're using the stuff!!  Kats are so silly!

C'mon Arki...I know you can multitask.

FIVE AT A TIME! 

Yikes, those are a lot of sprues for each tank!  I'm used to my usually simpler aircraft!

I haven't started yet and likely won't until I finish the War in the Desert build.  Too many projects and not enough time.

That's a good question about the commander fig...I know I have several panzer commanders that are "summer-weight" but no one dressed in cold weather gear. Anyone have a good set?

So far some hot DML Smart and Premium kits are dominating the Winter Warriors landscape...anyone going to crack into any other manu's kits?

Looking good so far in the box fellas!

dupes wrote:

Bufflehead, looks good! I'd like to see some pictures of the inside of that box...

You have but to ask Sir Dupes!

Didn't get a chance to start it today.  Had to work  

I'm thinking of getting a commander figure for this kit.  Anyone have any suggestions for a good winter clad Panzer commander?

Snapped a couple of shots of the kits I'll be doing for Winter Warriors:

First one here is DML6358, the Panther A Late Premium Edition. Awful lot of stuff in that cardboard box, so I won't need to add anything other than the Eduard Zim set you can see at the bottom. Never tried etched zim, so this should be interesting. The one I have is for an early A, a little bit of modification and a little bit of home-zim will be in order.

Number two will be a Ju-87B2 Stuka, only a/c I could find in my stash that had a winter scheme supplied with kit markings (out of something like 35 or 40 kits)! Not that I'm disappointed. Should be really neat, and a nice change of pace from the monster Panther project. Will be adding an Eduard Zoom set and some True Details wheels. 

The cat, who is as addicted to cardboard kit boxes as I am to kits, will be adding plenty of his fur (as usual) to the finish of both builds...most likely in one of the most visible locations possible. 

That's it for now. Time to rip open those Panther bags.

Bufflehead, looks good! I'd like to see some pictures of the inside of that box...

It's go time! I'm sure it'll be a bit before any white paint goes flying, but there should be a lot of styrene and glue getting used up today.

Side note - did any of you fellas send me an email yesterday? I automatically deleted one of those "Finescale Automated Emails" thinking it was a PM...but didn't have any new PM's. Oooops. If it was one of you guys and you want to re-send, please do! 

All right!!  The GB starts tomorrow and I bought this today for the build:

It will be built OOB so assembly should be really quick (for me!).  Still not sure how I'll pull off the winter scheme as it will be the first time for me .  Wish me luck....I'll need it!!

and..........HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!

Works great for mottle camo!  

Not so much for splinter.

arki30,

Can't keep a steady hand with Grey Goose in ya', helps you relax though.  Maybe just keep to the drybrush swirls...is that the model spinnin' or me...???

dupes wrote:

Remember, drinking and driving modeling don't mix. Don't ruin a good kit by trying to build while intoxicated! This message brought to you by your group build moderator.

Hmm, that explains why I have so much trouble....

Here I thought that Grey Goose was helping me become a better modeler.  Who knew?

dupes,

Maine has had a rough winter!!!   Grew up in Chicago, know how that is!  I have a place in Schroon Lake, NY...know where that is?  I want to go there soon...afraid I'll be buried.  Northern CA is nice now...Lake Tahoe got hit HARD too...bust out those skis...ever ski Whiteface, Killington, Stowe...what about that late spring thing...Tuckerman's on Mansfield is it...??? 

Good advice, sharp razors and cocktails are a lethel combo.  Can't wait to start my SU122 tomorrow!!!

Tomorrow's the day!!! Fitting that I've been shoveling snow most of the morning... We're actually running out of room to put it all...and I have a BIG driveway.

Trying to finish up a couple of other builds I have going on, but I may take something out of the box and glue some suspension parts together.

Remember, drinking and driving modeling don't mix. Don't ruin a good kit by trying to build while intoxicated! This message brought to you by your group build moderator.

darson wrote:

Hey guys, well its new years eve here in Aus so I'll be making a start on the T-34 tomorrow some time (depending on my hangover).  Oh and btw the temp here today is a wintery brisk 107 degrees Fahrenheit   Oh and a modeling question, does anybody know what color the interior of Soviet WWII tanks should be?  Cheers

Happy new year!

Unlike Australia, the temp over in NJ is in the upper 's.  According to the weather report, it should b snowing here soon.  Nothing like some snow to kick off winter Wariors!

Based on my few refs the interior color sould be white, whice is what I used, but depending on how you plan to weather the interior you might want to use an off white to keep it less stark.  I'm sure there was a lot of variation when it came to paint colors is the Soviet army. 

Happy new year to all of you and your families!

Hey guys, well its new years eve here in Aus so I'll be making a start on the T-34 tomorrow some time (depending on my hangover).  Oh and btw the temp here today is a wintery brisk 107 degrees Fahrenheit  

Oh and a modeling question, does anybody know what color the interior of Soviet WWII tanks should be? 

Well after looking through my Christmas presents for a kit I can use for this GB about the only one is Trumpeter's 1:35 Strv.103B So I guess thats what I'm going in with. Only 2 more days!

Chris,

Sorry, it's an AMT 1:48 scale. Not too complex since I'm just getting back and a lot has changed. Been having fun doing the research and reading these forums for tips and tricks. (Time to learn more than one.....)

EXCELLENT (in best Mr.Burns voice while steepling fingers). Glad to have all of you guys! The more people we can get involved here, the better our chances of causing a whitewash shortage in all of the local hobby stores. Hehehe.

Arki - sounds awesome. Did the kit come with a set of winter markings? Or are you going the AM route? Interestingly enough, as a result of the IMS2 vote, looks like I have an a/c that fits the bill - the JU87 that almost won has a winter scheme that would look awfully neat on my shelf... I'm sure I'll find a way to screw up the paintjob right along with you.

Detailfreak - let me know what you decide, I'll put you down for the Panzer III J for now until I hear otherwise. Good to have you!

1trickpony - ! Glad to hear that this GB is inspiring people to build - I know it's working for me! I remember my first one not SO long ago quite fondly.  Can you tell me the manufacturer and scale of your HS-129?

Hi All,

I'm a rookie here but this GB got me fired up. I haven't built a model in 30+ years but I'd like to give it a try. Bought a HS-129 at my LHS so I'd like to give it a try.