Ground Assault 2005 Group Build

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 12:31 PM

Very nice!

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stipp

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March 2004
From: Chulak/Jaffa Cree!

Posted by stipp on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:08 PM

Thats pretty cool! Kinda makes my hovercraft look like Ka-ka. LOL!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 5:38 PM

That's once kewl tank conversion dawnrazor--makes me think of a modified Panzer from Hammer's Slammers.

Any more progress?

Sean

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madmike

Member since
July 2003
From: Perth, Western Australia

Posted by madmike on Friday, January 28, 2005 7:38 AM

well, I got the Tau Hammerhead Grav Tank in the mail earlier this week, brand spanking new from ebay and I am 80% the way through construction of my 1:200 Macross Officers pod, destined to be a Battletech MAD-3R Maurader.

cheers

Mike

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Friday, January 28, 2005 12:40 PM

Knock knock....

Hi guys, for some reason I've missed this GB, I wonder if I could still particiapate with my scratchbuilt AT-ST (custom camo)?

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 28, 2005 3:38 PM

I am kinda stalled at the moment, but that wil be over once the new month starts.

Wil be working a bit on the scopedogs today, but mostly because I need some pics for an article.

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Friday, January 28, 2005 7:40 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by DanCooper

Knock knock....

Hi guys, for some reason I've missed this GB, I wonder if I could still particiapate with my scratchbuilt AT-ST (custom camo)?

According to the rules of the build I don't see why not. Be an honor to have you on board Dan. The GB badge is on page 1. Have fun!

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 29, 2005 5:05 AM

Hi everyone, thanks for your comments.
Work on the tank has stalled this past week due to work commitments but this wekend I hope to put some hours in. Hopefully I'll have some new pics up later today or tomorrow.

Regards

Dawnrazor

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Saturday, January 29, 2005 8:11 AM

That's a great looking tank (if I can still call it a tank) you've got there, Dawnrazer.

Thanks for letting in this GB maxx1996 Big Smile [:D]

As mentioned before, I'm doing a scratchbuild AT-ST in my own camo scheme. I started construction last week and for those who haven't seen it yet in the "SF-forum" ;
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=34560

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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maxx1969

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May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Saturday, January 29, 2005 2:17 PM

Looking great Dan. Those plans seem to work nice I'll have to give it a try.

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Sunday, January 30, 2005 6:14 AM

Yeah, and it's real fun too, maxx.

If you need those templates (the actual papermodel) just say so, because the original download is no longer available on the net (some people had downloaded, printed those and sold them on e-bay it seems).
I used to have the templates for the MF too, but I can't find them anymore, those were great too.

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31, 2005 5:00 PM

Finally got around to painting the gloss black I'm using as a base color for my Blitz Gundam. I just hate cleaning my airbrush, ya know? Smile [:)]

Anywho, it turned out real nice (not finished painting though) and it's nice and glossy. Almost a bit too glossy. Once this model is done, it's getting a coat of Krylon Satin clear to tone down the "bling" factor. In a few more hours I'm going to shoot another coat and snap a few photos to show the progress. I can't wait to finish this thing! There's just something about the combination of black and red that gets me going... Evil [}:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31, 2005 8:58 PM

wheeww....I still need to start this GB.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31, 2005 9:04 PM

I will be doing more this weekend since I am confined to be indoors.

Got 6 sensors to make and fit, making them should take about 15 minutes.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31, 2005 9:57 PM

Hatewall,

Just jump right in, that's what I had to do. I love to build... but painting? Not so much. Black Eye [B)]

Model Museum,

15 minutes total for 6 sensors? Uhm, are these really basic or are you just that fast?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31, 2005 10:12 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ClumsyModeler
Model Museum,
15 minutes total for 6 sensors? Uhm, are these really basic or are you just that fast?

They are basic and quick to be made if you got all the supplies. Full details are covered in the current issue of "The Modellers Gazette".

Here is a pic of a test-fitted one that came out so-so.

i was in a rush to take a photo and did it quickly, it has now been removed and will be redone this weekend. I am doing 2 of those heads each with 3 sensors.

[edit]
Actually what happenedwas that I was short of lenses and used a 5mm lens, rather than the 4.5mm one that would fit better and sit deeper in the sensor housing.

The 3 sensor sizes needed are as follows: Green 4.5mm + 1mm, Red 2.5mm
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HTH.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31, 2005 10:22 PM

Ooh, nice. I like yer Scopedog, I'm watchin Votoms right now and hope to build a Scopedog eventually.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31, 2005 10:26 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ClumsyModeler

Ooh, nice. I like yer Scopedog, I'm watchin Votoms right now and hope to build a Scopedog eventually.

Those are my favorite mecha, going to be doing a 1/35 Berserga for the Mad Robot Day build.

Done them from 1/60 upwards, still got a 2~3 months wait till the finished producing my 1/8 Resin kit.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31, 2005 11:36 PM

Here's where I'm at now. The first pic showed after I started painting:
http://img183.exs.cx/img183/9024/blitz0038xu.jpg

Here's a bit of the bling:
http://img183.exs.cx/img183/3813/blitz0011yo.jpg

And where I currently stand:
http://img166.exs.cx/img166/3746/blitz0021bm.jpg

Not bad for a days work, plus working on my Trade Federation Tank... Sleepy [|)]

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, January 31, 2005 11:50 PM

Not bad at all Jon Approve [^]

Now I've got to get off my rear and start work on mine tomorrow! Disapprove [V]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 12:33 AM

One last pic of his royal blingyness loosely assembled before I give up for the night, the dime is there as reference to his diminuitive stature:
http://img192.exs.cx/img192/3589/blitz0047tp.jpg

I gotta stop playing with this thing. Blush [:I]

Of course, all his weapons are not yet on, as they'll need some detail painting before they are assembled and attached.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 3:24 AM

My current status report.

Got 4 legs assembled but not puttied and primed yet.
Got 4 shoulder+ upper arms asembled
Got 1 upper body + Head assembled(see above) but not puttied or primed.
Second upper body and Head will be in the open position.
Got all the Weapons for the RSC and TC versions assembled soon to be attached to the respective upper bodies.

Next will be the waist and waist skirt armor(should happen before the weekend).
Over the weekend I will be doing the puttying and getting everything ready for priming.
Will also assemble the cockpit and head for the RSC Version.
Starting on the resin figs too.

Will finalise Dio layout and start sourcing for supplies.
Current idea is one scopedog on Downform(RSC with hatch open not sure about which pilot figure I will be using) behind a large rock formation with the TC Scopedog providing fire support on the other side.

Thinking of letting a few missiles come out of the launcher too, easy as the heads come separate on these kits.

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 5:11 PM

A little update on the AT-ST, I've started construction of the waist-section, a lot improvisation there.
As for the "turret", that one is progressing well. At the moment I'm waiting for a circle-scriber (which I'll get for reviewing on my site) to finish the cheeks. I'll still have to look on my attic if I can find an auto kit that isn't curbside, and to look for some armament.

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 5:43 PM

Dan, if you need pictures of the MPC AT-ST kit (any part of it) please let me know. I don't have a tripod yet, but I'll take pictures as best I can for you.

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 6:14 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ClumsyModeler

Dan, if you need pictures of the MPC AT-ST kit (any part of it) please let me know. I don't have a tripod yet, but I'll take pictures as best I can for you.

That would be of great help, Jon. The part I'm having the the less information on, the waist.

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 8:36 PM

Hey Dan have you checked out the circle cutters from Olfa? Good stuff my friend. I have both and they work great.

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 8:53 PM

Dan,

OK, just got back from the local Michael's (I shudder with fear at the music they play) and took the pics you requested. I hope you have a speedy connection, as I left the photos at 1024x768. I did do some procedures to reduce the size without sacrificing too much resolution. I know I coulda cropped them, but the Mrs and I have to grab a bite to eat before we head out to the Bar with some friends and we're running short of time. Oops, "She who must be obeyed" is standing there staring at me, here's the link:
http://public.fotki.com/ClumsyModeler/at-st_waist_photos/

If you need better pictures of any specific area, please don't hesitate to ask. Good luck to you on your project!

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DanCooper

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March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 AM

Thanks Jon, those pics are just what I needed, they are exellent.

Matt, I have had circle cutter that looked more or less like those, but it wasn't Olfa (I think it was some cheap copy).
I have tried to find a decent one, but the shops around here don't have them. Anyway, Bill (from CircleScribe) has promised to send me one for evaluation.

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 1:31 PM

Glad to be of service!

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Mourningstar

Member since
March 2004

Posted by Mourningstar on Friday, February 4, 2005 2:04 AM

Hey guys, I normally route around in the armor forums, but a friend told me about this one. I have a kit bash project that might fite into this. Basicly I'm taking an M3 LEE and was trying to make a mini-gun to put onto it, but the gun turned out waaaaayyy to big, looks like a Vulcan cannon, so I put that into where the main gun is suposed to be. Added some extra aromor to it and rounded it off some. Let me know what you all think if this will fall into this theme.

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