Service&Supply GB 6/15/08-1/15/09

 Ok, here we go with the Revell Germany 1/72 Biber. This is a bridge-laying tank based on the Leopard I hull and running gear, in use with  Canada, Germany, and a number of other European countries. The Revell Germany kit is the only injection-moulded model available at the moment, though I believe that there is a resin conversion kit in 1/35.

While this build will be largely OOB, I hope to modify the bridge and its launching mechanism so that it becomes, if not a working model, at least a positionable one. A not insignificant reason for this is that, with the bridge deployed, it takes up rather a lot of shelf space!

Here, to start with, are the traditional sprue shots. The first one is the standard lower hull and running gear from the Revell Germany 1/72 Leopard :

Note the 1/72 Sherman for scale.

Here are the extra parts provided for the bridge:

I'l be starting construction some time in the next few days.

Cheers,

Chris.

telsono wrote:

Panzerguy, All I did was the rough cutting away from the vacuform sheets just to occupy myself in the hotel at night. No assembly was done. I was afraid that a partial assembly would have been crushed by the baggage handlers. My carry on bag was already loaded. Just a little dry fitting to see how it would look. Not a lick of glue used. Mike T.

  OK I'll let you slide this time just remmember for you'r next GB that nothing should be done to the kit before the start date.

   Stickman, GA look's like you guy's might be done even before some of us even get started LOL.

ok guys here it is finally got some pics taken the other day. looks like no modelling this weekend another fishing trip is in the works. so here whats been done so far on the hemtt. i still may get some aftermarket tires for it.

Panzerguy,

All I did was the rough cutting away from the vacuform sheets just to occupy myself in the hotel at night. No assembly was done. I was afraid that a partial assembly would have been crushed by the baggage handlers. My carry on bag was already loaded. Just a little dry fitting to see how it would look. Not a lick of glue used.

Mike T.

Got a start last night, I had to remove many of the louvers from the sides of the hood and used some plastic sheet to fill in the gun ring. Its starting to look more like a 1 1/2 ton chevrolet.

I'll get some pics when I get the cab together. 

telsono wrote:

Panzerguy,  Then scratch the Bofors, that's a separate kit anyway. Last week I was on a business trip and started the kit by cutting the pieces away from the vacuform sheet. Mike T,

     Mike please tell me that's all you did before the 15

Panzerguy,

 Then scratch the Bofors, that's a separate kit anyway.

Last week I was on a business trip and started the kit by cutting the pieces away from the vacuform sheet.

Mike T,

telsono wrote:

Panzerguy Put me in for the Polish version of the FIAT 508 pickup. This is a 1/35th scale vacuform and resin kit by S Model.  I might add the Bofors 37mm ATG by Tom's to it and some figures. The Poles license built this vehicle in many forms, its a neat little utility truck. Mike T.

    Mike sorry but it can't have the Bofors to qualify for this build.It could be carrying the ammo for the Bofors.

Panzerguy

Put me in for the Polish version of the FIAT 508 pickup. This is a 1/35th scale vacuform and resin kit by S Model.  I might add the Bofors 37mm ATG by Tom's to it and some figures. The Poles license built this vehicle in many forms, its a neat little utility truck.

Mike T.

My progress...

Man this things small! this is the wole hull uper and lower!

Just got my kit earlyer man that is one tiny machin I'll proly start work tonight but won't get to far because I leave for England and Frace tomaro.

GA.modelmaker wrote:

hi guys got a update for you. i have most of the m-978 done. its all most ready for the paint booth. i hope to get a few pics up some time later tonight for you. i will also be droping the m977 and the kangroo from the gb.

    GA,"almost ready for paint"! Have you been hanging around with Biffa

     Did you take any in progress pic's?

    Have to get my voyager set before I start my Bergtiger,man I hate having to wait for stuff.

I wish I could start on my Ford T Lorry, but I still have to go to my local hobby shop and order it. But I guess it's not so bad, since I'll probably end up buying a new model or so and some paints, and some weathering supplies.

I also have to go buy a bottle of Future, I forgot last time I was at the store.

Thank goodness this GB doesn't end untill 1/15/09.

I haven't forgotten, either. I'm practically drooling over the Steyr RSO in my stash (I have four, actually ), but I better not start until my latest dio is finished.

I'll catch up with you guys soon.

Steve

I have'nt forgoten about this GB! this is the one that I am realy looking forward to finishing!

all I need is 20 bucks and I'll have my kit muwahaha

hopw to see some work soon!

  Well with all of the GB's we have giong on I hope you guy's have'nt forgotten about this one .Hope to start on my bergtiger in a couple of week's,first I need to get my camera back from the shop and finish up my 251. Looking foward to seeing all of you build's.

              Steve

   Okay everybody just a couple of things before we begin on sunday.Post your wip pic's here in the GB sec when a few builds are completed I'll start a post over in the armor sec.Please only post one or two pic's.If you would like to post lot's of pic's (like me)You'll need to start a seperate post.Thank's everyone and happy modeling.

     Jmart Glamdring any info on your build subject's?    

Aaronw wrote:

If it is an acceptable subject, I was just about to get started on a WW2 US Army Class 325 fire engine. I'm using Italeri's 1/35 GMC 2 1/2 ton truck modified into a Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton truck for the cab and chassis. Lots of scratchbuilding for the body and pump. If this works I'll set it aside for a few more days.

   Aaron this would fit right in with this GB and a very interesting subject welcome aboard.

If it is an acceptable subject, I was just about to get started on a WW2 US Army Class 325 fire engine.

I'm using Italeri's 1/35 GMC 2 1/2 ton truck modified into a Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton truck for the cab and chassis. Lots of scratchbuilding for the body and pump.

If this works I'll set it aside for a few more days.