Rhode Island, United States
Joined: May 10, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 04:27 AM UTC
To answer your question here,Gunnie:
It is winding up.I will paint around the octogonal pads on the tracks a sort of rust color,I will connect the wire to the searchlight from the turret recepticle.
I will paint and install the straps to tie down the jerrycans.I will install the jerrycans I will mount the tracks.Then I wil.l gloss the long sponson box sides,where US ARMY JK00B5 will be put on by individual decals.Aso I will hand paint CHAOS (the name of my tank) On the bore evactuator.I will make up some straps for the bustle rack area,I put the tie down loops on already.I will add duffle bags and tent rolls.then I can wash,and lightly weather.And lastly,a dull cote. (++) (++)
Michigan, United States
Joined: June 18, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 01:04 PM UTC
Would a M2 Bradley be accepted??
If I was the head of a country that lost a war, and I had to sign a peace treaty, just as I was signing, I'd glance over the treaty and then suddenly act surprised. "Wait a minute! I thought we won!"
Vatican City
Joined: May 13, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 01:31 PM UTC
Hey Carl, this looking pretty damn good. the construction is neat, and as you know OD is my favourite color! #:-)
Dave O'Mally aka Davidus ArwenIsMineus Pig No. 2, Da Jackel
A servant to the Sty - Liaison Officer for Z-Team to the Sty
Commandant U-Boot Waffe der Pigsmarine, OD is Extremely Asexual
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California, United States
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Posted: Friday, June 20, 2003 - 03:12 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Would a M2 Bradley be accepted??
Yes!
Gunnie
Museum Associate Curator, Military Vehicle Technology Foundation (MVTF), Portola Valley, California
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Tennessee, United States
Joined: December 28, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2003 - 12:52 PM UTC
Hey, I just got so excited about this that i just signed up to enter a model. I have nearly completed an M2 Bradley. Only one problem, i wasnt thinking, cuz i dont know if i have a way to get some pics in (maybe polaroids??) dunno if i can get a hold of a digital camera. CRAPS! Ill try to get it in though.
~Dave~
If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape
If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40
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England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: December 24, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 09:12 PM UTC
I've been posting my t-55 pics in the rivet review forum and I have put something in my journal so have I missed the deadline as I too would really like an extension on the campaign as I have to sort out me scooter for this weekend...............!
sunshine.........scooters.............BEER! #:-)
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Indiana, United States
Joined: October 16, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 01:50 AM UTC
Was done modelling for the night last night and was turning off the desklights in the basement and knocked my halftrack on the floor. It created some type of strange worm hole effect because I know twice as many parts broke off of it as I glued on it in the first place... However, I should still be able to finish on time. #:-)
"A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, August 12, 1974
California, United States
Joined: December 01, 2001
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Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 04:50 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I've been posting my t-55 pics in the rivet review forum and I have put something in my journal so have I missed the deadline as I too would really like an extension on the campaign as I have to sort out me scooter for this weekend...............!
sunshine.........scooters.............BEER! #:-)
Well - you still have until July 31 before we wrap things up!
Gunnie
Museum Associate Curator, Military Vehicle Technology Foundation (MVTF), Portola Valley, California
GunTruck Studios
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California, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 04:52 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Was done modelling for the night last night and was turning off the desklights in the basement and knocked my halftrack on the floor. It created some type of strange worm hole effect because I know twice as many parts broke off of it as I glued on it in the first place... However, I should still be able to finish on time. #:-)
OUCH! If you can repair it - you've still got until July 31 to wrap it up! I dropped my M8 Light Armored Car too just as I finished it and was dullcoting it one last time. I found many more pieces than I though I put in it originally too #:-) But - I went back and rebuilt the wrecked it - and it came out better - with less parts than before
Gunnie
Museum Associate Curator, Military Vehicle Technology Foundation (MVTF), Portola Valley, California
GunTruck Studios
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Texas, United States
Joined: September 15, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 06:49 PM UTC
Hey, I just got so excited about this that i just signed up to enter a model. I have nearly completed an M2 Bradley. Only one problem, i wasnt thinking, cuz i dont know if i have a way to get some pics in (maybe polaroids??) dunno if i can get a hold of a digital camera. CRAPS! Ill try to get it in though.
~Dave~
If you have a scanner, take regular photos and scan to your computer memory. I've done that a few times with some success
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Tennessee, United States
Joined: April 21, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 07:34 PM UTC
Alright guys...this is my first post in this thread. I joined the campaign a little late so I chose a somewhat easy project. I have almost finished my JS3 and to tel you the truth, it is not that bad of a kit. One of the problems I had, which is probably present in most of Mr. Tamiya's kits, were the vinyl track. I had to take 2 of the links out on each. After a little finagling, I got them somewhat right. I added a few scratchbuilt items, like power cable for the headlight, but pretty much stuck to OOB. I will post some pics as soon as I get my DigCam back from my friend. I drybrushed some accents and I have put 2 coats of future and added the decals. Then I seal the decals with future again. All that is left is to do the final wash, a little more dry brushing and the dullcoat. Until next time........
Lord Chris L.
Pig #118
Minister of Chinese Feng Shui
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"Walk softly and carry an armored tank division, I always say" - Col. Nathan Jessup (Jack Nicholson)
Rhode Island, United States
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Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2003 - 12:39 PM UTC
Gloss coated and decaled my M-60A2.i may only be a day over the limit,humid and hot is not good for building.
More updates in the campaign section. (++) (++)
California, United States
Joined: December 01, 2001
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Posted: Friday, June 27, 2003 - 02:33 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Gloss coated and decaled my M-60A2.i may only be a day over the limit,humid and hot is not good for building.
More updates in the campaign section. (++) (++)
Yeah - here in Sunnyvale it's been either over the 100 degree mark - or just shy of it for a last few days. A bit too hot to get modeling done - though I do go into the books a lot when it's this hot outside...
Gunnie
Museum Associate Curator, Military Vehicle Technology Foundation (MVTF), Portola Valley, California
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Posted: Friday, June 27, 2003 - 02:57 AM UTC
I'm glad the deadline got extended. No chance in finishing my Tamiya T-62, but I did make a change to doing my Italeri T-62. Just think of it as the Tamiya kit that got hit by Dr. Shrinker's evil ray.
This project entails the ex-Esci Italeri T-62 with Eduard PE and an Armo aluminum barrel. Lower hull is complete less suspension, turret is nearing completion as well. I had to counterweight the backside of the turret to counteract the extra weight of the aluminum barrel. Road wheels look to be the biggest problem but I still think I can make them look acceptable.
Working PE in 1/72 scale armor should give me extra points!
Massachusetts, United States
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Posted: Friday, June 27, 2003 - 04:41 AM UTC
Yes, thanks for the extension. I might have made it with the M60A2, but lost a night's work to a power outage after a thunderstorm. Certainly the M48A3 would not have been ready. This one is taking on a life of its own!
Wings & Wheels Modelers-IPMS
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You must do with all your heart."
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Metro Manila, Philippines
Joined: May 31, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 12:41 AM UTC
Comrades Penpen, Mikeli and Sabot: do please please PLEASE finish your respective Great Soviet Tanks.
[enter agitprop with blaring Soviet National Anthem] We, the Great Soviet, need it BADLY considering NATO's got oodles of nice tanks. Especially Penpen's T-64 with its Great Soviet 115mm gun... did anyone build a T-72M or a T-80BV? Operation Zhukov-4 might just commence if we get our forces up and running! [exit agitprop with blaring Soviet National Anthem]
FOR THE RODINA!!!
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United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 07:21 AM UTC
I built a T-72 with ERA. I have not seen the pictures posted yet, but I will let you knwo when I see them.
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 11:28 AM UTC
Ah good good NimitzFan! A T-72 indeed! That would increase our firepower immensely. Forward for the Rodina! #:-)
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New Hampshire, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 11:35 AM UTC
I finished weathering my T-55 mere moments ago and am about to install the tracks. Hopefully I'll ba able to post pics tomorrow (assuming I don't get out of work too late, or definitely by Thurs. afternoon).
California, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 01:44 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Ah good good NimitzFan! A T-72 indeed! That would increase our firepower immensely. Forward for the Rodina! #:-)
Can
anyone hear the cry for NATO?!?
Dang it not if I'm gonna have to grab something unfinished and defend the Eagle from the Bear before the end of July!
Gunnie #:-)
Museum Associate Curator, Military Vehicle Technology Foundation (MVTF), Portola Valley, California
GunTruck Studios
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Minnesota, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 04:15 PM UTC
Hey Guntruck, I DID break my teeth on that M110A2 before I added all that RED ARMY stuff...heh, heh, heh. Nothing like suppying both sides of a war! #:-)
Ex-34th ID MNANG - 13F and 63D
"Fire For Effect."
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 08:00 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Dang it not if I'm gonna have to grab something unfinished and defend the Eagle from the Bear before the end of July!
Oooh! Eagle! Eagle! Targets for me Gaskin and Jacques' Shilka!
Comrade Grasshopp, looking forward to see yet another Fine Great Soviet Tank ready to drive over West Germany's open fields!
Comrade Jacques, what NATO doesn't know is that that M110 is crewed by a Spetznaz team. MWUHAHAHAHAHA!
Self-deprecating, taco-munching, tea-drinking, right-of-center-leaning, chinita-loving, university-indoctrinated, absent-minded, non-affiliated, Pikachu-fanatic, neurotic, arrogant, painful, die-hard Anglophile
Rhode Island, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 10:59 PM UTC
Indiana, United States
Joined: October 16, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 01:02 AM UTC
The "Has Been" is reporting for convoy escort duty in Southeast Asia circa 1967. Bring it. Quad .50s in the morning, smells like victory...
Shaun
*Not quite done yet. Been up to my @ss in knotty pine for the last week...
"A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, August 12, 1974
Minnesota, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 03:00 AM UTC
Well Guys, this is why i like this site so much...the friendly competition, which I find can be lacking in other DG's. This place is like a model club...
And the Motherland will not allow the west to overcome! The Rodina will BURY you in (1/35 scale military miniature) tanks, artillery, and AFV's. The socialist regime will endure and WE - WILL - BREAK - YOU!
#:-)
Ex-34th ID MNANG - 13F and 63D
"Fire For Effect."
