Greg, can't wait to see the groundwork progress.
I have finally started my build for this great campaign! I'll be doing a build log on the Armor forums if anybody is interested, and will post a few pics here, too.
Cheers all!
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c5flies
Joined: October 21, 2007
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2008 - 07:49 PM UTC
Glad to see you here Robert!
Greg, can't wait to see the groundwork progress.
I have finally started my build for this great campaign! I'll be doing a build log on the Armor forums if anybody is interested, and will post a few pics here, too.
Cheers all!
Greg, can't wait to see the groundwork progress.
I have finally started my build for this great campaign! I'll be doing a build log on the Armor forums if anybody is interested, and will post a few pics here, too.
Cheers all!
endrju007
Joined: December 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,435 posts
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2008 - 08:57 PM UTC
Welcome James,
I doo like Marders so it's great to see these here
.
Nice, clean build so far - I'm waiting to see more!
Andrzej
I doo like Marders so it's great to see these here
.Nice, clean build so far - I'm waiting to see more!
Andrzej
FAUST
#130
Joined: June 07, 2002
KitMaker: 8,797 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 09:05 PM UTC
Ola Guys
Great news that I can enter this figure display.
@ Greg that is some impressive work with that SPG. What brands of figures are you using?
@ James |Thanks for the welcoming words. And some great work on the Marder
Great news that I can enter this figure display.
@ Greg that is some impressive work with that SPG. What brands of figures are you using?
@ James |Thanks for the welcoming words. And some great work on the Marder
GregCloseCombat
Joined: June 30, 2008
KitMaker: 2,408 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 03:22 AM UTC
Hi, I too am a Marder admirer.
The figures are whitemetal Dartmoor, and plastic ICM (yellow), and resin Gasoline. It's 1/48 scale so you have to shop around. Greg
The figures are whitemetal Dartmoor, and plastic ICM (yellow), and resin Gasoline. It's 1/48 scale so you have to shop around. Greg
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 04:33 AM UTC
I still haven't finished the BT-7, also have to take bigger pics I know.
Next for this campaign are KV-1 & KV-2, the German versions, if I have some time left...
So many stuff on my workbench... I'll have a modeling marathon this weekend !!
Next for this campaign are KV-1 & KV-2, the German versions, if I have some time left...
So many stuff on my workbench... I'll have a modeling marathon this weekend !!
pdelsoglio
Joined: November 13, 2005
KitMaker: 561 posts
Armorama: 553 posts
Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 05:27 AM UTC
Hey there!
Amazing work you all!
I just finished a little diorama with a Dragon 1:35 Kettenkrad m/schwere Feldkable.
Can I still join the campaign? I will be posting some pics this weekend.
Pablo
Amazing work you all!
I just finished a little diorama with a Dragon 1:35 Kettenkrad m/schwere Feldkable.
Can I still join the campaign? I will be posting some pics this weekend.
Pablo
FAUST
#130
Joined: June 07, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 09:58 AM UTC
Another update. Started painting the figure. Not that brilliant figurepainter and I got a huge lot to learn. Oh well slowly I will get there. Progress in this link
Painting the PanzerJäger
Painting the PanzerJäger
endrju007
Joined: December 05, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 07:48 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hey there!
Amazing work you all!
I just finished a little diorama with a Dragon 1:35 Kettenkrad m/schwere Feldkable.
Can I still join the campaign? I will be posting some pics this weekend.
Pablo
Hi Pablo!
If your work was started after the beginning date of the campaign than you can enlist. We must trust you in this case
.Andrzej
endrju007
Joined: December 05, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 07:51 PM UTC
@ Robert,
Nice work on the blouse - I do like the camo.
BTW: What kind of resin did you used for water effect? Did you create whole pond in one step or in few layers? What material did you used to make a form?
EDIT: Sorry for stupid question - you've already explained that in your build log. But my question about layers is still valid. Oh, one more: did you have any problem with heat? 2part epoxy is reacting with quite a hign temperature, am I right?
Andrzej
Nice work on the blouse - I do like the camo.
BTW: What kind of resin did you used for water effect? Did you create whole pond in one step or in few layers? What material did you used to make a form?
EDIT: Sorry for stupid question - you've already explained that in your build log. But my question about layers is still valid. Oh, one more: did you have any problem with heat? 2part epoxy is reacting with quite a hign temperature, am I right?
Andrzej
FAUST
#130
Joined: June 07, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 09:14 PM UTC
Ola Andrzej
Thanks for the kind words. It starts to look like something.
To answer your questions aside from which brand I used which you found out already.
The original plan was to pour the water in one go.. However since my cofferdam was leaking I had to pour another layer to make up the loss. This is another lesson I learned... Next time I have to pour it when the first layer is not completely hardened. You can seen that I had to pour twice.
Material used for my form/cofferdam was styrene which was taped to the base. The styrene eventually proved to be a mistake because the resin stuck to it and was not preparing to let go. The tape proved to be a mistake because it did do a lot except keeping the resin inside the cofferdam.
Yes the resin got hot after pouring however I noticed a couple of things when I did my tests in plastic cups. Although resin gets hot it does not get boiling hot. So yeah it generates heat. The heat generation is linked to the amount of resin you pour. If you pour a lot then you get more heat. if you pour less then you don't get much heat. In one of the tests I mixed quite some amount of resin in a plastic cup and the whole bottom bulged from the heat generated by the resin. Later I did a similar test with less resin and the cup did not deform at all. Coming to my second poin t. The thickness of the plastic part also plays a role in the deforming proces. For my dam I used quite a thick sort of Evergreen. And the amount of water in the dio was not that big. So I was not afraid that I got a lot of deformation. Also the resin did seem to have no effect on the foam base.
Thanks for the kind words. It starts to look like something.
To answer your questions aside from which brand I used which you found out already.
The original plan was to pour the water in one go.. However since my cofferdam was leaking I had to pour another layer to make up the loss. This is another lesson I learned... Next time I have to pour it when the first layer is not completely hardened. You can seen that I had to pour twice.
Material used for my form/cofferdam was styrene which was taped to the base. The styrene eventually proved to be a mistake because the resin stuck to it and was not preparing to let go. The tape proved to be a mistake because it did do a lot except keeping the resin inside the cofferdam.
Yes the resin got hot after pouring however I noticed a couple of things when I did my tests in plastic cups. Although resin gets hot it does not get boiling hot. So yeah it generates heat. The heat generation is linked to the amount of resin you pour. If you pour a lot then you get more heat. if you pour less then you don't get much heat. In one of the tests I mixed quite some amount of resin in a plastic cup and the whole bottom bulged from the heat generated by the resin. Later I did a similar test with less resin and the cup did not deform at all. Coming to my second poin t. The thickness of the plastic part also plays a role in the deforming proces. For my dam I used quite a thick sort of Evergreen. And the amount of water in the dio was not that big. So I was not afraid that I got a lot of deformation. Also the resin did seem to have no effect on the foam base.
endrju007
Joined: December 05, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 09:33 PM UTC
Robert,
Thanks a lot for this helpfull info - you've prevent me from making a lot of mistakes. I'm planning to drawn one of my Panthers in a river so this info is very helpfull
Just one more question - did you used transparent epoxy and mixed it with some paint or colored (with the colored hardener)?
Thanks in advance!
Andrzej
Thanks a lot for this helpfull info - you've prevent me from making a lot of mistakes
. I'm planning to drawn one of my Panthers in a river so this info is very helpfullJust one more question - did you used transparent epoxy and mixed it with some paint or colored (with the colored hardener)?
Thanks in advance!
Andrzej
sourkraut
Joined: May 11, 2002
KitMaker: 602 posts
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 03:45 AM UTC
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@ Mobious
Well, authentic Kar98k is a dream, but since I'd have to get licence for a gun in a first place, get allowence from the police, pay 4-8 times what I paid for this replica... I've figured out that it's far too much to do to have a real one... (though, if somebody would give it to me as a gift, I think I'd take an efford and proceed with all necessary paperwork and psychiatric tests...
BTW, I have original Mosin-Nagant bayonet, so maybe this will be next replica I buy (right after MP40
Andrzej
I have 3 original k98 and they are wonderful firearms. I also have a PPSH41 and KP44 reworked from original parts sets that are also wonderful firearms
pdelsoglio
Joined: November 13, 2005
KitMaker: 561 posts
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 05:49 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextHey there!
Amazing work you all!
I just finished a little diorama with a Dragon 1:35 Kettenkrad m/schwere Feldkable.
Can I still join the campaign? I will be posting some pics this weekend.
Pablo
Hi Pablo!
If your work was started after the beginning date of the campaign than you can enlist. We must trust you in this case
Andrzej
hi there!
Thanks Andrzej! And yes, I started the diorama after June22. I finished it Last Friday night.
I Will take the pictures and post them here.
Cheers
endrju007
Joined: December 05, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 06:04 AM UTC
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I have 3 original k98 and they are wonderful firearms. I also have a PPSH41 and KP44 reworked from original parts sets that are also wonderful firearms
Grrr....
Stop doing this.... I don't like you anymore . Just kidding
. Just let me shoot some cans with these next time I visit Indiana .endrju007
Joined: December 05, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 06:10 AM UTC
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hi there!
Thanks Andrzej! And yes, I started the diorama after June22. I finished it Last Friday night.
I Will take the pictures and post them here.
Cheers
iHola Pablo!
you're mostly welcome than
.Just remember to go HERE and enlist!
Can't wait to see what you've done - number and diversity of models presented in this campaign is amazing
Andrzej
Mobious
Joined: May 18, 2008
KitMaker: 210 posts
Armorama: 126 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 09:34 AM UTC
Hello,
@Robert, Your viginette looks great considering the cifficulties that arose during your "Water Treatment". Would you have used a different material for the cofferdamn/ different method to secure it?
@sourkraut, I've considered purchasing another K98 with markings, but the ppsh41 and a kp44, that is awesome. Those are both automatics correct? The ppsh41 is the soviet 9mm lead thrower and the KP 44 is the German Assualt gun Right? A friend of mine had an AK 47 years ago when he was in the service, but sold it because of the cost of a "Permit/Stamp"
The autos are really cool!
Best Regards,
@Robert, Your viginette looks great considering the cifficulties that arose during your "Water Treatment". Would you have used a different material for the cofferdamn/ different method to secure it?
@sourkraut, I've considered purchasing another K98 with markings, but the ppsh41 and a kp44, that is awesome. Those are both automatics correct? The ppsh41 is the soviet 9mm lead thrower and the KP 44 is the German Assualt gun Right? A friend of mine had an AK 47 years ago when he was in the service, but sold it because of the cost of a "Permit/Stamp"
The autos are really cool!
Best Regards,
sourkraut
Joined: May 11, 2002
KitMaker: 602 posts
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 12:34 PM UTC
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I have 3 original k98 and they are wonderful firearms. I also have a PPSH41 and KP44 reworked from original parts sets that are also wonderful firearms
Grrr....
Just kidding
Sure not a problem
my other hobby is collecting WW2 firearms
sourkraut
Joined: May 11, 2002
KitMaker: 602 posts
Armorama: 256 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 12:37 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hello,
@Robert, Your viginette looks great considering the cifficulties that arose during your "Water Treatment". Would you have used a different material for the cofferdamn/ different method to secure it?
@sourkraut, I've considered purchasing another K98 with markings, but the ppsh41 and a kp44, that is awesome. Those are both automatics correct? The ppsh41 is the soviet 9mm lead thrower and the KP 44 is the German Assualt gun Right? A friend of mine had an AK 47 years ago when he was in the service, but sold it because of the cost of a "Permit/Stamp"
The autos are really cool!
Best Regards,
No the PPSH is 7.62x25 and the KP44 ifs the Finnish 9MM sub gun.
they are semi auto, since they were built from parts sets. (to comply with federal law)
they are still wonderful fire arms though.
Mobious
Joined: May 18, 2008
KitMaker: 210 posts
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 01:57 PM UTC
@ sourkraut,
I had always thought the PPHS 41 was a 9mm, Thanks for the correction. As for the KP44 I must have been thinking of the MP44/stg44. It looks like a neat firearm.
Best Regards,
I had always thought the PPHS 41 was a 9mm, Thanks for the correction. As for the KP44 I must have been thinking of the MP44/stg44. It looks like a neat firearm.
Best Regards,
Abydos
Joined: August 11, 2005
KitMaker: 231 posts
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 02:14 PM UTC
sounds good i have a couple of cats i can enter when i finish them from the 506
grayghost666
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 02:41 PM UTC
hello all,
well my Tiger 1 is about 75% done.still no photo's,and i still not sure if i am going to do a dio or just stand alone.i maybe will get some photo's done in the next few days,i hope.
to all of you that have got your builds done or posted WIP's they all look great.
cheers,
Bruce
well my Tiger 1 is about 75% done.still no photo's,and i still not sure if i am going to do a dio or just stand alone.i maybe will get some photo's done in the next few days,i hope.
to all of you that have got your builds done or posted WIP's they all look great.
cheers,
Bruce
yeahwiggie
Joined: March 24, 2006
KitMaker: 2,093 posts
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 07:57 PM UTC
Boy, you guys are really steamrolling ahead here!!
Superb builds going on all over the place!
I finished my first campaign, the Blitzkrieg, so now I can focus on this one again. I am back at the front!!
In the mean time I have been researching and compiling a list of all FuG-variants and combinations used in German vehicles, complete with pictures of equipment and wiring. Comes in handy when you do a lot of command and/or communicationsvehicles. It isn't complete yet, but I will put it online as soon as I have an English version of it.
Superb builds going on all over the place!
I finished my first campaign, the Blitzkrieg, so now I can focus on this one again. I am back at the front!!
In the mean time I have been researching and compiling a list of all FuG-variants and combinations used in German vehicles, complete with pictures of equipment and wiring. Comes in handy when you do a lot of command and/or communicationsvehicles. It isn't complete yet, but I will put it online as soon as I have an English version of it.
Mobious
Joined: May 18, 2008
KitMaker: 210 posts
Armorama: 126 posts
Posted: Friday, August 15, 2008 - 08:11 PM UTC
Hello All,
I started another project and almost FINISHED IT! I was planning on adding this into the dio I was working on, but the old Alan kit is just too ugly. This is the kit................
The chassis and lower portion went together quite well, excluding the tires. They were terrible. Absolutely no detail. I had to use my razor saw to do "The Groove Thing" on these. Very annoying considering out of the box they looked like drag racing slicks. The upper armored section was a real treat. Nothing lined up or fit. There is more Bondo in this kit than what I would normally use to apply zimmerit to a Tiger or Panther. The head light lenses I stashed for safe keeping and lost them. After a complete search of the bench and surrounding area, they were located only to drop them three times during assembly. The decals weren't bad, but very limited. I forgot to use the Micro-Sol on them, and to dulcoat everything to seal them up. I noticed after I took a couple of pics they were shinning at me.
I decided enough was enough. I'll dullcoat everything tomorrow and reapply the pastels.
Here is what I got ...............................
I started another project and almost FINISHED IT! I was planning on adding this into the dio I was working on, but the old Alan kit is just too ugly. This is the kit................
The chassis and lower portion went together quite well, excluding the tires. They were terrible. Absolutely no detail. I had to use my razor saw to do "The Groove Thing" on these. Very annoying considering out of the box they looked like drag racing slicks. The upper armored section was a real treat. Nothing lined up or fit. There is more Bondo in this kit than what I would normally use to apply zimmerit to a Tiger or Panther. The head light lenses I stashed for safe keeping and lost them. After a complete search of the bench and surrounding area, they were located only to drop them three times during assembly. The decals weren't bad, but very limited. I forgot to use the Micro-Sol on them, and to dulcoat everything to seal them up. I noticed after I took a couple of pics they were shinning at me.
I decided enough was enough. I'll dullcoat everything tomorrow and reapply the pastels.
Here is what I got ...............................
FAUST
#130
Joined: June 07, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 12:43 AM UTC
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Robert, Your viginette looks great considering the cifficulties that arose during your "Water Treatment". Would you have used a different material for the cofferdamn/ different method to secure it?
@ Mobious
Well you know how it goes... You just finished the water with a lot of problems and somebody comes with a tip on what I better could have done. He came with the tip that next time I could better use the strips on which in the supermarket they place the product prices behind. It seems that the resin does not stick to that.
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 12:59 PM UTC
Mobious, Looks good. I have build this kit myself some time ago and I know it is a real fighter.
Good result you got from it.
Good result you got from it.
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