Nice one Larry,
Can we expect a diorama to go with this fantasic model?
Chas
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Pacific War in the East
youngc
Joined: June 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,166 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 07, 2008 - 10:52 PM UTC
JeepLC
Joined: June 20, 2007
KitMaker: 510 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 03:56 AM UTC
Great job larry. I love the camo you produced. Was it an easy build? Good kit worth buying? Congrats on the build. It looks awesome!
-Mike
-Mike
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Friday, April 25, 2008 - 11:29 AM UTC
I just came across the thread, what is the deadline and I have a type 79 KO-GATA that I would like to add to the campaign if there is still time.
Bob
Bob
JeepLC
Joined: June 20, 2007
KitMaker: 510 posts
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Posted: Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 04:18 AM UTC
Hey Robert, deadline is June 2 and you can sign up in the campaigns tab. You are more than welcome to jump in! Another Japanese vehicle would be a great addition.
How's everyone else going? We have around a month left so lets kick it in the butt!
-Mike
How's everyone else going? We have around a month left so lets kick it in the butt!
-Mike
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 07:03 AM UTC
Ok guys lets see if this works. I am trying to send my entry for this campaign 
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 02:16 PM UTC
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Well here is my contribution to the Campaign. It is Fine Molds Type III Ho-ni Finished to represent one stationed on the Main land in the final days of the war. The Kit went together well and was finished with Gunze sangyo paints. The kit supplied barrel was replaced with a after one from Fine Molds. Thanks and I look forward to comments.
Larry great Ho Ni, I love the paint job. What Tamiya equivalent would the green be, I am trying to come up with the correct army green that Humbrol has but i like acrylics.
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
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Posted: Sunday, April 27, 2008 - 04:34 AM UTC
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Ok guys lets see if this works. I am trying to send my entry for this campaign
Welcome onboard! Very interesting build - I am looking forward to see how this kit comes together. I cannot see the tracks in the picture. Is it rubber bands or individual links?
Looking forward to see more
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Sunday, April 27, 2008 - 06:17 AM UTC
HelloJesper :
The tracks are rubber band. I started the build yesterday and I do not think I will try another RPM kit for a while, it has been an exaperating experiance so far. I will take pictures today and see if I can get them posted on the first try.
Jesper do you are anyone you know have any reference on this tank (TYPE 49 KO-GATA) I am using the kits instructions (which I will post photos of) they mention several markings from China, Manchuria, Manchuko. The one color "Army Green" that is mentioned I am not familar with.
Bob
The tracks are rubber band. I started the build yesterday and I do not think I will try another RPM kit for a while, it has been an exaperating experiance so far. I will take pictures today and see if I can get them posted on the first try.
Jesper do you are anyone you know have any reference on this tank (TYPE 49 KO-GATA) I am using the kits instructions (which I will post photos of) they mention several markings from China, Manchuria, Manchuko. The one color "Army Green" that is mentioned I am not familar with.
Bob
Roy
Joined: April 21, 2003
KitMaker: 230 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008 - 01:58 AM UTC
Hello,
Here is my entry “USMC near Hill 382” to the "Pacific War in the East" Campaign. The vignette depicts the 4th Marine Division fight on Iwo Jima, 1945.
The vignette is in 1/35 Scale and contains: (Tamiya) Japan Type1 ‘Ho-Ni’ 75mm SPG, (DML) U.S. Marines Iwo Jima, 1945 and USMC Tarawa 1943.
Cheers,
Christer
Here is my entry “USMC near Hill 382” to the "Pacific War in the East" Campaign. The vignette depicts the 4th Marine Division fight on Iwo Jima, 1945.
The vignette is in 1/35 Scale and contains: (Tamiya) Japan Type1 ‘Ho-Ni’ 75mm SPG, (DML) U.S. Marines Iwo Jima, 1945 and USMC Tarawa 1943.
Cheers,
Christer
youngc
Joined: June 05, 2007
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008 - 03:06 AM UTC
Hello Christer,
Your diorama looks very nice. I like the groundwork, layout and use of the figures. You've done a good job on the cut-away, it doesn't look to fake or too abrupt.
Best luck,
Chas
Your diorama looks very nice. I like the groundwork, layout and use of the figures. You've done a good job on the cut-away, it doesn't look to fake or too abrupt.
Best luck,
Chas
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008 - 06:20 AM UTC
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Hello Christer,
Your diorama looks very nice. I like the groundwork, layout and use of the figures. You've done a good job on the cut-away, it doesn't look to fake or too abrupt.
Best luck,
Chas
Christer i agree with Charles the dug out is realistic, how did you create the logs and your gun stocks are really nice.
Bob
whittman181
Joined: December 30, 2006
KitMaker: 646 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008 - 06:27 AM UTC
Christer , your dio looks great right down to the rifle slings. Very nice presentation thanks , Bob
Very nice presentation thanks , BobSGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008 - 10:32 AM UTC
Looks great, Christer. Excellent scene with great action and layout of the "story".
You just could not resist cutting of the rear end of the tank destroyer
Robert, I have just checked my references and found no pictures of the FT-17 / Ko-gata in Japanese service. However, the Japanese Ko-gata should look like the FT-17, so you can use pictures of this as inspiration.
You just could not resist cutting of the rear end of the tank destroyer
Robert, I have just checked my references and found no pictures of the FT-17 / Ko-gata in Japanese service. However, the Japanese Ko-gata should look like the FT-17, so you can use pictures of this as inspiration.
Aniol
Joined: May 29, 2003
KitMaker: 205 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008 - 11:10 AM UTC
Great job Christer.
I like the way you composed DML figures.
I like the way you composed DML figures.
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008 - 11:52 AM UTC
Jesper thanks for the info. I was able to find out the color that I was looking for and I am just going with the instructions on a tri-color tank in China, dont know the location my Polish is quite nill though.
Bob
Bob
JeepLC
Joined: June 20, 2007
KitMaker: 510 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008 - 04:02 PM UTC
Great Iwo build. That is an amazing piece of work you got there. Robert that is an interesting kit to say the least. Tank built and rendered obsolete instantaniously. It is great to see everything come alive again. I am sorry if I am scarce the next few days; it's finals week!!!! 
If I pass everything I will surely treat myself to a few then get back to modeling! Great seeing the progress let's keep it going!
-Mike
If I pass everything I will surely treat myself to a few then get back to modeling! Great seeing the progress let's keep it going!
-Mike
Roy
Joined: April 21, 2003
KitMaker: 230 posts
Armorama: 64 posts
Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008 - 07:52 PM UTC
Thanks guys!
/Christer
/Christer
paratrooper
Joined: July 31, 2003
KitMaker: 995 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:21 PM UTC
hello Christer
Witch color did you use to paint the uniforms of the marines? I like that green ....
Tanks Peter
Witch color did you use to paint the uniforms of the marines? I like that green ....
Tanks Peter
Roy
Joined: April 21, 2003
KitMaker: 230 posts
Armorama: 64 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 12:47 AM UTC
Hello,
The color of the USMC uniform contains of 3 painting steps with Vallejo Model Color.
a) Base, a mix of no:. 85(3parts) + 94(1part) + 101(2parts) + 110(1part)
b) Highlight, a mix of no.: 94(1part) + 101(2parts) + 110(1part)
c) Shadow, Base + Sepia(1part) from Game Ink
Cheers
Christer
The color of the USMC uniform contains of 3 painting steps with Vallejo Model Color.
a) Base, a mix of no:. 85(3parts) + 94(1part) + 101(2parts) + 110(1part)
b) Highlight, a mix of no.: 94(1part) + 101(2parts) + 110(1part)
c) Shadow, Base + Sepia(1part) from Game Ink
Cheers
Christer
vanize
Joined: January 30, 2006
KitMaker: 1,954 posts
Armorama: 629 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 04:24 AM UTC
Sorry guys, I am going to have to admit defeat already - I am not going to be able to get my build anywhere close to done for this campaign. Work has been too hectic, I have barely started the M3A1 I was going to do, and I am am going to be away from my hobby desk at least half of May, so there is no chance I'll be anywhere close by June 2.
good luck to everyone else though!
{hangs head in shame}
-v-
good luck to everyone else though!
{hangs head in shame}
-v-
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 08:54 AM UTC
Vance
Send me what you have started and I will give it a weeks worth of work, just kidding from what i have seen you are a great builder and I hope work will be able to give you some time. If not then you will be missed.
Bob
Send me what you have started and I will give it a weeks worth of work, just kidding from what i have seen you are a great builder and I hope work will be able to give you some time. If not then you will be missed.
Bob
warhog
Joined: November 26, 2003
KitMaker: 568 posts
Armorama: 398 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 03:32 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextWell here is my contribution to the Campaign. It is Fine Molds Type III Ho-ni Finished to represent one stationed on the Main land in the final days of the war. The Kit went together well and was finished with Gunze sangyo paints. The kit supplied barrel was replaced with a after one from Fine Molds. Thanks and I look forward to comments.
Larry great Ho Ni, I love the paint job. What Tamiya equivalent would the green be, I am trying to come up with the correct army green that Humbrol has but i like acrylics.
I used Gunze IJA Green. In the past I have also used Tamiya's IJA Green. Both seem to be close matchs to me.
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 06:05 PM UTC
Hello everyone I just finished the Type 79 and will start putting on a base coat of color as soon as I try out my new $44.95 aircompressor that I purchased at Harbor Freight. I will get pictures up as soon as I get my computer up and running, it took a dive last night so I am on a freinds.
Bob
Bob
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 08:02 AM UTC
Ok I will try to post a photo of what I have accomplised so for with the Type 79 Ko Gata.
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 08:17 AM UTC
Here is another view to show my bad photography. Does anyone have any suggestions on lighting?
Well success at last in posting photos, I now feel that I can paint and finish this campaign.
Bob
Well success at last in posting photos, I now feel that I can paint and finish this campaign.
Bob
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