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Blitz 3: Italy
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 12:16 PM UTC
Looks great to me Bob. You may want to hit it with some dull cote. To take better pictures, I would suggest using your photo booth. I made mine out of white printer paper and have one made out of a white project board and a piece of poster board for the base.
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 01:57 PM UTC
Thanks Matt for the comment. I made this photo booth last year, but I just do not have the time to pull it out and set up for pics since school takes up so much time.
Bob
Bob
GaryKato
Joined: December 06, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 06:34 PM UTC
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Where is the official gallery link? I would like to go ahead and call my ab41 finished, but can't seem to find the link. Thanks. Matt
Link to the campaign gallery
Blitzkrieg3: Italy
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 11:47 PM UTC
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@ matt, The Autoblinder looks good what brand kit was that
@ randy, looking good what did you make the cactus out of?
haven't made much progress on mine to busy with the holiday coming up maybe today
The autoblinda is by Italeri. I like the smooth assembly and detail of Italeri kits.
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HARV
#012
Joined: November 07, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, November 28, 2010 - 04:47 AM UTC
Hi Sal, sorry for the delay in answering your question.
Here is what I used.
http://www.railroadmodeling.net/review/2191
I really like the way they look.
Thank you for the kind comment.
Harv
Here is what I used.
http://www.railroadmodeling.net/review/2191
I really like the way they look.
Thank you for the kind comment.
Harv
Marnix
Joined: July 29, 2008
KitMaker: 799 posts
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Posted: Sunday, November 28, 2010 - 10:53 AM UTC
Hi all,
I'm building Italeri's Panther A (#270) for this campaign. I'm adding some aftermarket to the kit (Eduard PE and Cavalier zimmerit) to make it more interesting. According to the kit instructions, I should be able to make it depicting a Panther A from Panzerregiment 505 which was deployed in Italy in 1944. However, I can't find any information about this unit or about it's deployment in Italy. Can anybody help me out?
Greetings,
Max
I'm building Italeri's Panther A (#270) for this campaign. I'm adding some aftermarket to the kit (Eduard PE and Cavalier zimmerit) to make it more interesting. According to the kit instructions, I should be able to make it depicting a Panther A from Panzerregiment 505 which was deployed in Italy in 1944. However, I can't find any information about this unit or about it's deployment in Italy. Can anybody help me out?
Greetings,
Max
exer
Joined: November 27, 2004
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Posted: Monday, November 29, 2010 - 01:37 AM UTC
My entry for the campign will be a universal carrier from the 8th Indian Division. I'm using the tamiya U/C- I know it's a Mk2 and the ones in the photos are Mk1 but I'm calling it a replacement vehicle
051 by parkadge, on Flickr
053 by parkadge, on Flickr
NA_009785 by parkadge, on Flickr
NA_009807 by parkadge, on Flickr
I'm going to use the Miniart Jeep crew as with the turbanned heads from the DML Commonwealth troops at Cassino set
051 by parkadge, on Flickr
053 by parkadge, on Flickr
NA_009785 by parkadge, on Flickr
NA_009807 by parkadge, on Flickr
I'm going to use the Miniart Jeep crew as with the turbanned heads from the DML Commonwealth troops at Cassino set
SGTJKJ
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Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Monday, November 29, 2010 - 02:44 AM UTC
Marnix. Nice choice of kit. I have build this kit in the past and it goes together well.
Sorry I cannot help on the panzer regiment. I have also tried to find information on panzer regiment 26 from the Italian front, which also had panthers. No luck. I simply have to "steal" all the info for my kit conversion from the Dragon kit among others the spaced roof armour.
So far I have added some details to the kit, but still need to find some tools for the sides or build some myself.
More to follow.
Sorry I cannot help on the panzer regiment. I have also tried to find information on panzer regiment 26 from the Italian front, which also had panthers. No luck. I simply have to "steal" all the info for my kit conversion from the Dragon kit among others the spaced roof armour.
So far I have added some details to the kit, but still need to find some tools for the sides or build some myself.
More to follow.
Marnix
Joined: July 29, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 10:25 AM UTC
Hi Jesper,
Thanks for your reply. And so the search continues. I also found info on the 26th Panzerdivision using Panther A's in Italy. The 1st batallion of the 4th Pz Regiment was also equipped with Panther A's. But other than that I found no clear information on versions used (early or late) or camouflage patterns. I don't really yet trust the Italeri statement about the 505th Panzer Regiment markings and camouflage. If anyone can help me out with that, it will be very much appreciated.
Greetings,
Max
Thanks for your reply. And so the search continues. I also found info on the 26th Panzerdivision using Panther A's in Italy. The 1st batallion of the 4th Pz Regiment was also equipped with Panther A's. But other than that I found no clear information on versions used (early or late) or camouflage patterns. I don't really yet trust the Italeri statement about the 505th Panzer Regiment markings and camouflage. If anyone can help me out with that, it will be very much appreciated.
Greetings,
Max
jacob33
Joined: July 31, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 11:19 AM UTC
I'm currently working on an Anzio dio of the HG Pz Div. if a traffic jam @ a dead end. its something like 24"x18", with a scratch-built cafe, cobblestones; a cliff-face overlooking a beach, etc.
The scene contains a Marder II [dragon] facing an Opel Blitz [tamiya] (towing a flak 36 [tristar]); driver [scratch/drag] /commander[platoon] cursing eachother out; with bemused Fallschirmjageren [warriors] looking on.
I actually started this back in February, so I don't know if this would be an acceptable contribution. Granted, at this rate, i probably wont make the deadline. Regardless, tying it to a campaign could motivate me to actually finish this thing.
I'll return w/ photos, if i can jump on board.
The scene contains a Marder II [dragon] facing an Opel Blitz [tamiya] (towing a flak 36 [tristar]); driver [scratch/drag] /commander[platoon] cursing eachother out; with bemused Fallschirmjageren [warriors] looking on.
I actually started this back in February, so I don't know if this would be an acceptable contribution. Granted, at this rate, i probably wont make the deadline. Regardless, tying it to a campaign could motivate me to actually finish this thing.
I'll return w/ photos, if i can jump on board.
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 12:15 PM UTC
@ Pat: nice job there, what kit is that? I guess I missed you explanation, really like that vehicle.
@ Jesper: your Panther looks nice and clean so far
is that a Matchbox kit? I must have missed you description also.
Bob
@ Jesper: your Panther looks nice and clean so far
is that a Matchbox kit? I must have missed you description also.Bob
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Friday, December 03, 2010 - 01:00 AM UTC
Bob, it is the old Matchbox kit. It will never be a detailed kit no matter how much I add, but at least it will make up for that in sheer nostalgia 
Jacob, I guess you can just build one of the models for this campaign. You do not have to finish the whole diorama. This you can share with us after the deadline. At least i would like to see it.
If you have already started on the kits for the diorama it is up to the campaign leader to allow/disallow it as an entry. I am not the campaign leader so cannot judge on that. Hope to see your work here.
Jacob, I guess you can just build one of the models for this campaign. You do not have to finish the whole diorama. This you can share with us after the deadline. At least i would like to see it.
If you have already started on the kits for the diorama it is up to the campaign leader to allow/disallow it as an entry. I am not the campaign leader so cannot judge on that. Hope to see your work here.
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bellers
Joined: September 30, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 04:52 AM UTC
hi guys bit of a build update on my stug III build. 
grayghost666
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 10:38 AM UTC
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I'm currently working on an Anzio dio of the HG Pz Div. if a traffic jam @ a dead end. its something like 24"x18", with a scratch-built cafe, cobblestones; a cliff-face overlooking a beach, etc.
The scene contains a Marder II [dragon] facing an Opel Blitz [tamiya] (towing a flak 36 [tristar]); driver [scratch/drag] /commander[platoon] cursing eachother out; with bemused Fallschirmjageren [warriors] looking on.
I actually started this back in February, so I don't know if this would be an acceptable contribution. Granted, at this rate, i probably wont make the deadline. Regardless, tying it to a campaign could motivate me to actually finish this thing.
I'll return w/ photos, if i can jump on board.
Hello Jacob,
Post some photo's what you all ready have got either done or in the in-works stage and I will see if it is allowed. I know I am stretching the rules, But campaigns are to build models not to be by the "book" all the time.
Cheers,
Bruce
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 11:02 AM UTC
Lots of shop talk with no photos??
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 02:50 PM UTC
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Lots of shop talk with no photos??
Ok here are some photos of where I'm at
Need to add the decals and touch up some paint
Then I think it need some more storage and some additional weathering
Comments and criticism are always welcome I know my figures are not the best and these guys were not my best work
vonHengest
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 05:00 PM UTC
Very cool Sal, I need to get one of those big halftracks someday...
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 11:44 PM UTC
Hey Jeremy,
Thanks and nice to see ya back you were gone most of November. This is a very old Motorized Tamiya kit and not very detailed no storage other then the figures. Cyber Hobby or DML I think put out a much better and updated kit.
Thanks and nice to see ya back you were gone most of November. This is a very old Motorized Tamiya kit and not very detailed no storage other then the figures. Cyber Hobby or DML I think put out a much better and updated kit.
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Monday, December 06, 2010 - 06:28 AM UTC
Sal, it must have been cool riding in one of those 
I can not get over how big it is. good job. Did the figures come with the kit?
Bob
I can not get over how big it is. good job. Did the figures come with the kit?Bob
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Monday, December 06, 2010 - 02:00 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
Ok added some more cargo and mud now it just needs a shot of Dull Coat then I think its finished. Let me know what you guys think
@ Bob, Yeah, it is a beast and the figures came with the kit
Ok added some more cargo and mud now it just needs a shot of Dull Coat then I think its finished. Let me know what you guys think
@ Bob, Yeah, it is a beast and the figures came with the kit
vonHengest
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 - 09:06 AM UTC
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Hey Jeremy,
Thanks and nice to see ya back you were gone most of November. This is a very old Motorized Tamiya kit and not very detailed no storage other then the figures. Cyber Hobby or DML I think put out a much better and updated kit.
Thanks Sal, life's been.. interesting.. Good news is that I'm never bored
I still like that old kit and it looks like it still makes a nice build overall. I just realized that I have one of these beasts in 1/72 from Trumpeter. It's fully detailed with suspension and drivetrain to include a full engine bay, not sure I'm brave enough to try that one yet 
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