Wow Rodolfo, that's a lot of fine looking brass, beautiful job

Thanks guys!
This campaign sure was a lot off fun and I learned a few new tricks. It was a nice diversion from my usual builds, too.

@ Rodolfo; magnificant looking PE-work!!
But I would reconcider using the figure. Its soft detail doesn't do the StuG any justice, I think. If you keep it, pay a little more attention to the earphones. Maybe removing the guy's ears (ouch!) will give a better fit.
Other than that, splendid job!

Nice diorama, Ron. It looks good. I think you did a good job on the figures, the idea about colonial troops fits very well with the actual figures.

Nice job on the StuG so far, Rodolfo. All that PE really adds some nice detail and takes it one level higher. Looking forward to see more

Thanks for your kind comments friends! Regarding the headphones, I will drill them in order to permit the adjust of the ears of the commander.

Regards,
Rodolfo

Srry that I have been MIA for awhile went camping for another week and tried to access get on by using my PSP but couldn't OH and a heads up the last week of August I'm going to be away agian another camping trip



MATT

I have been busy with the Alan tracks for my second entry on this campaign, the Panzer II.
Just missing some equipment and finishing the tracks, then painting and weathering.
Also started another build for this campaign, a Panzer I A from Dragon.

@Ron I like your dio. the story is so vivid and different.

@Rodolfo great brass work, how can you see to accomplish the attachment?

I have finally started my H39 for this campaign and reading Bronco's instructions it displays a machine of 25e BCC, 1ere DCR, 1940 France in olive drab. Is this correct? I do not know much about this tank, I thought most French armor were camoflaged in 2 or 3 tones. Can any one give me any more information.

ROBERT

Hello Robert

Yes, it's correct Some tanks were painted only in olive camouflage...
Good luck with your H39!

Adam

Hello Adam:
I have not talked to for some time, do you know of a link that I could go to and find some camo shcemes for the H39 in France circa 1940?

ROBERT

Adam how is the Hotchkiss kit ?
Any issues with it ?
I have some Trumpeter Marder I and a artillery observation based kit but haven't build them yet.

Robert, I can help you with these two from the net. I have tons more in books, but I am in the middle of moving, so you have to wait another couple of weeks if you need more

Hope the below gives some inspiration.

The first one is from 7ième Cuirasser at Amiens in France June 1940.


The second is from 25BCC-1èreDCR at Avesnes in France May 1940

Jesper:
That is perfect, the top profile #57 is the markings in the kit. The instructions call for dark green and rust brown camo. What color is that on the profile?

ROBERT

I would say it is a little more as a dark chocolate colour on the profile, but that is only the artist impression of how it should be. Rust brown might be too "reddish". I would go for something a little more dark brown.

Glad you could use the profiles.

Hello all,

John - I have completed my Hotchkiss H38 three days ago.
Generally I'm satisfied from final result but I excepted more from this Trumpeter's kit.
As I said, final effect is very good but kit owns a bit inaccuracy. It is necessary to put a bit of work, particularly with front plate of armour which really was one part but here, it is necessary to lodge it from three inaccurate parts. Additionally Hotchkiss H38 was armed with 37mm Puteaux S.A. 1918 gun and 7,5mm Reivel machine gun. But in kit in place where rifle should be, has nothing(in instruction has nothing on this theme also). I have made it with hot needle.

Kit owns rubber tracks but they are good. Personally I have added metal chain.
Summing up - I recommended this kit.

My Hotchkiss is in version in Polish service and have Polish olive-green camouflage and some Polish markings. Unfortunately, my digital camera has undergone damage(two weeks ago, my younger brother has dropped it from high rock and I can't make photos)

Now, I work at BA-20 from RPM and Polish 47mm infantry gun(actually I have completed this one today).

Adam

Thanks for the info Adam, I still have to clear my workbench to get those Trumpeter kits going !

[quote....... @Rodolfo great brass work, how can you see to accomplish the attachment?
ROBERT [/quote]

Thanks for your kind comments Robert. With a good magnifying glass and patience is possible to have a good result

Here more pics with the Stug finished, I decided to use Friulmodel tracks. Next step: to paint!!









Regards,
Rodolfo

hey Rodolfo,
that looks like metal mayhem!!!

Too bad the paint will cover it all up....

Thanks friend Ron!!! Yes, the paint will cover all details.

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I started to paint. First I applied the white color as coat base because grey over the plastic grey not is very recommendable.





Regards,
Rodolfo

This is an excellent looking kit, Rodolfo. The level of detail is stunning. Looking forward to see it with some paint on it.

Hi Rodolfo!
I do love what you've done with this kit - PE work is incredibly clean and precise!

Andrzej

Hello guys!

Rodolfo - I can say only - EXCELLENT!

But here, saved(literally) for this campaign - TK-3 from RPM(without interior)...
I treat it in categories of jokes Believe me, this kit shouldn't exist already!




Adam

I see, that campaign comes slowly to the end

My 2nd build for this campaign is a small nightmare...
The Alan tracks are not an easy task, at least for me...

The 3rd and final build, a Dragon Panzer I A is fine kit, will work on the magic tracks next weekend.

Good to see all these builds coming !

Hello John

We stay on Blitzkrieg battlefield alone
Here is my latest figure for this campaign - Polish officer from1939:




There isn't my last word for this campaign

Adam

I think your dates are wrong; the campaign ends in October according to the campaign schedule posted.