Italeri Group Build Sept. 1, 2006-Jan. 15 2007

Well, count me in, also.

I've been modeling for a long time, but never done armor before. How'd THAT happen ?

I'll be building either an M1A2 or HUMVEE...maybe both.

I'd like to jump in on this... building Italieri's 1/35 Stinger HMMWV (will probably modify to the USMC experimental AMRAAM ground launcher aka HUMRAAM) and Italeri's 1/35 LAV-25 Piranha.  Will update with the variant when I check the references after work..

Good to have you ewc2003. I got you down.

I just want to apologize to anyone who can't start on the new start time - September 1st. I just realized that I have the week off and it is Labor Day week, so I thought I (we) could get a bit done.

315rooster wrote:

Sooner the better.  Two extra weeks on an Italeri kit is always good.  :)

Yeah, with those injection pin marks on the inside of my gunshield and other places, I could use the time. Compared to a Dragon super-kit, there is probably less than 150 pieces in this kit.

Glad that it works out for you Ron. 

tigerman wrote:

Good to have you ewc2003. I got you down. I just want to apologize to anyone who can't start on the new start time - September 1st. I just realized that I have the week off and it is Labor Day week, so I thought I (we) could get a bit done.

That's fine with me,  my fingers were itching   

Gun Tech wrote:

tigerman wrote: Good to have you ewc2003. I got you down. I just want to apologize to anyone who can't start on the new start time - September 1st. I just realized that I have the week off and it is Labor Day week, so I thought I (we) could get a bit done.   That's fine with me,  my fingers were itching

can i join in i have the same model as Rob Gronovius

only got the first step and a 1/2 done already though

DURR wrote:

can i join in i have the same model as Rob Gronovius only got the first step and a 1/2 done already though

Close enough DURR, you may come and play with us.

Good!

I'll be there with the Soviet 122 mm howitzer, pictures will be posted here :

http://www.hmsvictoryscalemodels.be/ItaleriSU122howitzer/index.html

and the Soviet 120mm mortar, pictures will be posted here :

http://www.hmsvictoryscalemodels.be/Italeri120mmMortar/index.html

Michel

Very good gentlemen.

Would anyone care to submit an idea for a Group Badge? Of course it should contain the Italeri logo as the prominent theme. Thanks.

Hi Eric,

I am still in but I am currently busy and yet without a kit. However, I am thinking of doing the RSO with a PAK 40. I may not start on time, though as I still am in the process of completing a diorama and 2 kits.

But I am always reading the GB thread.

Great Dwight, I'll add it to the main page. If you decide on something different, I'll change it.

Only 8 days to go!

We have great variety here too, hardly any dupes. By the time were done, I'm sure some of us will be picking up more Italeri kits.

tigerman wrote:

I'm sure some of us will be picking up more Italeri kits.

I've read the review for my build, and it's totally positive! All i'm gonna' need for it, is some PE latches! Oh, and maybe a new set of resin rims!

I'll definately be buyin' some more Italeri kits, after i've done this one!

Just got my kits UPS today and as this is my very first armor build as well as my first Italeri purchase, I couldn't wait...so I opened both the Humvee and the M1A2 and I am impressed with the quality of both kits. I think I'm going to re-mark the Hummer with Iraqi Police markings (my son is over there and has sent me some photos), and maybe build the tank oob.

Can't wait to start!!

birdman59 wrote:

Just got my kits UPS today and as this is my very first armor build as well as my first Italeri purchase, I couldn't wait...so I opened both the Humvee and the M1A2 and I am impressed with the quality of both kits. I think I'm going to re-mark the Hummer with Iraqi Police markings (my son is over there and has sent me some photos), and maybe build the tank oob. Can't wait to start!!

That sounds pretty Birdman. Something different for sure.

Hey Tigerman,

Just messing around here in the dark, I'll throw this badge into the hat.

and a smaller one

Zip

Thanks Steve. I like it, simple and to the point. I think the smaller is closer to the standard size of GB badges. Maybe something in the middle?

As for the GB Badge, there are different opinions on how we use it. Some feel it represents what we work on as a group and others feel it should be earned when your build is completed, much like a merit badge in the scouts for example. Since this is a hot-topic button, I'll leave it to the individual.  I myself never take one until I finish a build. That's why I have only one. The other no longer exists (Stug build). Thanks.

Does everyone like Steve's badge?