Winter Warriors GB 2008

Scott, Panzer88 & Guy-Thanks.  This is one of those kits that was a lot of experimentation.  And I've enjoyed it.  As far as time, I really don't have much more to do on it (maybe another pin wash, some staining & some mud), but the next two weeks are very busy.  With some careful time management and good coffee, I should have it done by May 1st....maybe... 

Researching mud 'recipies' now....I'm open for suggestions & input.

Thanks

Looks fantastic Bob. Really like the way everything looks equally worn down. The crisscross effect of the camo has been blended in superbly. Top job as usuall fella.

If it were up to me id give you all the time in the world to finish this beauty.

...Guy

Your T-34 is coming along awesome. Like how the whitewash/camo look distressed.

Scott-looking forward to seeing you work you magic on your 38(t) Ausf. F. 

Dupes-any chance of getting a stay of execution....errr...extension of the finish/end date?  I've finally got my filter washes to where I want them, but still want to do some pin washes, exhaust stains, etc. along with making & adding some mud.  Looks like my next two weeks have no time for modeling, so I throw myself onto the mercy of the court......  Anyway, here's where we are, along with the Willy's A/GS that was seen in an earlier post.

If any of you guys want to try something different, there is an Endurance Racing (Lemans, 24 hours of Dayton, Sebring, etc.) GB being organized over in the Auto forum-come on over-the water's fine.  And you COULD weather an endurance racer...

Here are some more update pics of my Tristar 1/35 Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) Ausf. F.  The turret assembly is complete (just noticed I missed the PE visor/shield that goes over the gun sight).  This is probably the most intricate kit I've built, there are so many tiny parts!  It's been a fun challenge though and it's helping to improve my skill set with PE and small parts. 

Hermes - no problemo. I'll update the front page. I haven't done any of those 1/48 Tamiya kits (but have a couple in my stash) - are they really superfast builds?

Corvettemike - sorry to hear you won't make it. Seems like there's already enough interest in repeating this idea, so we'll look forward to seeing you in Winter Warriors II at the end of the year!

dupes wrote:

Sir! Hasegawa! 1/48! Ju-87B2 version! With Stabo bombs! Sir!

At ease.

Thanks, man!

Those are odd fenders you've got there, dupes...are they good at knocking down enemy infantry?

Can I change my build again (provided we don't have a three-strikes-and-you're-out policy or anything...) to a Tamiya 1/48 StuG III G? I need a quick build here... 

Sir! Hasegawa! 1/48! Ju-87B2 version! With Stabo bombs! Sir!

Stuka! 

Good progress, dupes.  Remind me the scale?

Hey Bufflehead, no problem...was wondering when we were going to see you and your Pz.IV resurface... Oh, and yes, it does have a dunkelgelb base coat, as well as some green spidery lines you can just make out through the whitewash.

Just so you guys don't think I'm slacking off, took a quick pic of the Stuka on my bench. The hard parts are over, should have assembly complete by the end of the week, and hopefully at least masked and basecoated over the weekend. If the weather stays decent like it has been, though, I may have to put in some lengthier rides on my bike. Heh.

Dupes, sorry dude, I TOTALLY missed your post of the Panther!  Nice, nice work!  Looks like the PE zim worked out pretty good and the whitewash is great!  I'm envious! Does it have a dunkelgelb basecoat? 

My PZ IV Kharkov has been sitting unpainted for a month now.  I haven't had a chance to do much modeling since Mar 8.  Also, I had to set it aside because I needed to get working on a Sherman for another GB, which is almost assembled now.  If all goes well BOTH willl hit the paint shop this weekend!!  Its the first "free" weekend I've had in a month (X my fingers that it stays that way!)  I STILL don't know which basecoat I'll do....guess it will be a last minute decision!!

Detailfreak - certainly is "weather-beaten"! Looks very well done to me, one suggestion would be to add a bit of mud/grime to the undersides of the fenders that are flipped up to match the sides of the hull right next to where they would sit over the tracks.

Love the look of the ost/winter-kettens. Grab your badge, sir!

Already got a build picked out for the next one...?

I'm working at it, I thought for some reason the deadline was the end of May, but I'm not 100% sure I'll make it... I'll do my best.

I have a question regarding the gear struts, if anyone has any documentation or input I would appreciate it...

I'm making it 100% stock, and the instructions say to paint the struts grey. I am wondering if this is merely because it is an older kit, and aluminum type colours weren't around when it was made, or if it was intentional to keep up with the winter camo.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. I am going to need to model something I saw in "Combat Aircraft" this month. It was either a MiG or a Su 29 in DIGITAL CAMO! I thought it looked really sweet.

Now that I just received my "replacement" parts (read a new kit) due to losing a few of the smaller PE parts, I'm going to get cracking.

Thanks again!

-Paul

Don't worry, I'm still working on my Strv.103 for this GB I just don't usually put up "WIP" pics because I only have access to a decent camera on rare occasions. I'm almost ready to start weathering her, and I'm possibly going to do a small dio to accompany it. Pics are on the way.

Chris,