As I am still a novice modeler, My project for this Campaign will be an OOB, Tamiya Sd.Kfz 222. Hopefully I can get these photos uploaded.. Wish me Luck on this build ! milvehfan

I managed to get my photos uploaded to kitmaker gallery, but for the life of me cannot get them posted on here yet. I'll try again later. Any suggestions....Thanks, milvehfan

milvehfan - here are your photos:




Adam

It will enough, that you will insert address of picture(from kitmaker gallery) between [img]...click the '[img]' button, there will be place on address of your picture.

Adam

Anyway, try it

Adam, Thank You so very much, I'm a computer rookie ! I appreciate you help. Anyway ,as you all can see, I starting with a kit thats been in my stash for quite a few years. Ive got 4 days off, so I'm hopefull that I can get in some much needed build time. milvehfan

Jesper,thanks for the tips on the exhaust and the weathering procees. Jesper isnt always funny how the simple things always works very effectively.I must ask what is the Renault R35 and French 25mm AT gun ?.I was wondering who made these kits and what the 25mm gun looks like. Jeff

Hello Jeff

Here is the kit of Renault R 35 light tank and 25mm AT gun:



Adam

Well, like I promissed here are some pics.
I am doing these kits traight out of the box, except for the tanker on the Skoda. That one's from the sparesbox. The Skoda is from CMK and the
The Skoda will be dark grey overall finish with a swastika on the enginedeck, placed in the middle of a cornfield.
Title:"Ja, wo sin'se denn, die Franzosen??" (Where are those French?)


Title: "Les Boches s'approches!!" (The Krauts are coming!)
The Hotchkiss H35 (not the R35 as I mentioned earlier ) and the 25mm AT-gun will be placed at the edge of a cobblestone raod with the gun being nest to in the grass, hiding behind a bush.

Ron - I like Renault R 35 but Hotchkiss H 35 there is my dream
I would like to make it in Polish service from Polish Campaign 1939...
But unfortunately, practically, it is not available - particularly R 35...only Trumpeter's 35/38(H) and Heller's German version of H 35 are available.
Perhaps, in this year else, I make Trumpeter's 35/38(H) kit.

I wait for final, excellent effect!

Adam

hello Ron,
great idea for your dio.keep us updated with you progress.
cheers,
Bruce

Thanks for all the comments on my Sd. Kfx. 223. I really appreciate it, guys.

Ron, very good idea for your diorama.
The layout is fine of both dioramas, but the French diorama might be improved even further by just "angeling" the scene a bit more so more of the side of the tank and AT Gun crew can be seen as well as the front. However, that is a matter of taste.

Looking forward to see more

I finished my Panzer IVD, i wanted to make another build but i don't know if any of these kits can fit the Blitz Campaign :
- H35 Artillery Observation , Trumpeter Version
- Pz35 Ammo Carrier , CMK kit

hello John,
the vehicles are out for this campaign.they were used my the german army starting June 1941 according to my info.But some else could show them being used before the stop date.if they do ,then they are allowered.maybe you could do some research to show when they started in use by the german army.
sorry,but that is the best i can say for now.
cheers,
Bruce

Well i was trying to find something on my stash that would fit the campaign...
- Panzer II D from Alan ?
- 88 flak being towed by a sdkfz. 11/3 or a sdkfz 7 ?

Ive been really busy just lately and have hardly had the chance to do anything at all. I have managed to partially complete a couple of crew members. The heads are waiting until I have practiced a little more on face painting. The tank finally has an identity now with the decals. Any glossy appearance on the decals will be removed when the tank is weather and finished.

Ive also bought some German infantry figures from Preister Models. At first glance they seem ok but we'll see how they come along.

There are some fantastic looking models taking shape in this campaign. I hope I won't let the side down.



Finally has an identity





Home made box didn’t come out too bad after all. First ever attempt at that kind of thing.



Any tips and comments are more than welcome. Don't be too harsh

Des

hello John,
the Panzer II D was made between 1938 to 1939,so that tank is allowed accordingly to the time line.
cheers,
Bruce

hello Desmond,
looking good.thanks for the photo update.
cheers,
Bruce

Thanks Bruce !!

I'll find a spot for the little one!

Hello John

I exactly begin making Panzer II Ausf. D from Alanger
I have bought it week ago...
The Panzer II Ausf. D was used only in Polish Campaign.

Desmond - your Panzer III looks good

Adam

hello John,
found some further info for you:
the sdkfz 7 started production in 1937,so it is good for this campaign.
the sdkfz 11/3 was introduced in 1937,so it is good for this campaign.
sorry it took so long to get you the info.
cheers,
Bruce

hello all,
so hows it going with everyone.i see Matt is MIA,hopefully he is is not KIA.
so how about a sit rep.
my Pz 1 is still waiting for the tracks from the tracks works.
cheers,
Bruce

Construction will finish on my 38(t) this weekend, still trying to get the glue off my fingers from installing the @#$*& tracks. I'll have pictures probably tomorrow. I'll start the crew next before painting the tank.

hello Scott,
to get glue off of fingers,use a emery board.you can get them anywhere.
wait for the glue to dry and just go accross your fingers,it will take it right off .then wash up.
thanks for the update.
cheers,
Bruce

LOL. Thanks Bruce, I was somewhat joking, but you are right about sand paper to get glue off the fingers.

Anyway, here it is. The main construction is finished along with details. I added nuts & bolts to the fender supports and on the various items that needed to be secured. Still a little more to do, I'll finish the finale details after the crew is built.

I really need a brass turned gun barrel; if anyone can help I’ll be forever grateful.

As for the crew, to answer a question from awhile back, they will be heavily converted/scratch built. My main interest is in figures and they will tell a story with the tank as the base.