Victoria, Australia
Joined: March 14, 2006
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Posted: Friday, February 19, 2010 - 11:55 PM UTC
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What kit and version / nationality do you think you'll do ?
Cheers
Paul
Hey Paul, Bombers fan here, red and black all the way !!
I've always been fascinated by the T34 Calliope, so I might try and track one down. Any advice would be very welcome.
Cheers, D
Cheers Damian,
I know Revell have a 1/35 Calliope kit. The Calliope is one hell of a machine I must say
I'm not sure about AM conversions, but I know that Verlinden have one out there that you may be able to get if you need an AM version.
Any tips for Damian for his build guys ?
Cheers
Paul
OddBall: "It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers"
KIlgore: " I love the smell of napalm in the morning. ...The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
Utrecht, Netherlands
Joined: December 14, 2006
KitMaker: 2,679 posts
Armorama: 313 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 09:28 AM UTC
Stay away from the revell kit tracks
Uhmmm you can go with the New Dragon M4 Sherman normandy with a verlinden conversion or the revell turret on the M4 hull.
Good luck
Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined: January 11, 2006
KitMaker: 438 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 10:07 AM UTC
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What kit and version / nationality do you think you'll do ?
Cheers
Paul
Hey Paul, Bombers fan here, red and black all the way !!
I've always been fascinated by the T34 Calliope, so I might try and track one down. Any advice would be very welcome.
Cheers, D
I think Monogram also put one out, don't know about your chances of getting one though
Cheers
Thomo
On the Workbench
Verlinden 120mm Red Devil, Arnhem
Academy 1/35 "Honey"
Dragon 1/35 Tank Riders
NZ M5 Recce
Victoria, Australia
Joined: March 14, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 01:28 PM UTC
Thanks for the feedback for Damian, Thomo & Martin
Perhaps the New Dragon M and Verlinden conversion is the go Damian ? Check out the prices on EvilBay for a guide.
Guys, we're up to 28 starters
Lets get a lot more ..... and lets help each other out in this Campaign
Lot's of pics, lots of ideas, and lots of feedback for participants please
I encourage starters to do more than 1 model if possible, we have 12 months - so there is a lot of time to fit a couple of 'Shermies' into your busy schedules
Cheers
Paul
OddBall: "It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers"
KIlgore: " I love the smell of napalm in the morning. ...The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
Victoria, Australia
Joined: May 07, 2003
KitMaker: 4,002 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 07:24 PM UTC
Oh alright!
I'm in also..( My failure to complete anything not withstanding
)
I am aiming in the direction of the DML M4A3(76)W (the updated one) and maybe a nice little diorama scene to fit it into...
"There never was a good war, or a bad peace."
Benjamin Franklin
Washington, United States
Joined: October 25, 2009
KitMaker: 133 posts
Armorama: 97 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 07:40 PM UTC
This will be my first campaign so I have a question. Will the progress pictures just be posted to this thread? Is there a special place to post the pictures? I want you guys to see my work to give me pointers along the way.
Victoria, Australia
Joined: March 14, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 07:52 PM UTC
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This will be my first campaign so I have a question. Will the progress pictures just be posted to this thread? Is there a special place to post the pictures? I want you guys to see my work to give me pointers along the way.
The best place to post progress pics Albert will be in the Sherman Campaign Thread.
We will probably start an official Build Thread once we get going - lets see as we get closer. If we do I will post info here.
This thread is for recruitment and for getting the Campaign going - I think another for all of the builds would be the best idea. Any feedback / thoughts ?
The other option for you Albert would be to open a thread for your build (Build log) and open it up to the broader Armorama community.
You'll get a lot of help along the way from all of the guys here, regardless, I'm sure.
I'm keen to see what you 'end up' doing.
Cheers
Paul
OddBall: "It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers"
KIlgore: " I love the smell of napalm in the morning. ...The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
Victoria, Australia
Joined: March 14, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 07:58 PM UTC
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Oh alright!
I'm in also..( My failure to complete anything not withstanding )
I am aiming in the direction of the DML M4A3(76)W (the updated one) and maybe a nice little diorama scene to fit it into...
Welcome Bradley, your work is always awesome. I'm sure your "Shermie" in this Campaign will be no different
Any thoughts on the markings / time period ?
Cheers
Paul
OddBall: "It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers"
KIlgore: " I love the smell of napalm in the morning. ...The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
Armorama: 1,604 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 09:07 PM UTC
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Hi Robert,
Count me in, I entered the last campaign and only got as far as getting the box open!! Since then the Sherman pile has grown, so this would be good motivation to get some built.
Al
Hello Alan, if you need to unload some of the sherm stuff let me know
anyway I will be following you progress.
@ Damian: Just remember the Sherman does not have a prop
but still makes a loud noise
Glad to see you here
Robert
If it aint broke dont fix it.
AussieReg
Associate Editor
#007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
Armorama: 194 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 01:14 AM UTC
Thanks Rob, no Zombie talk here I promise
Thanks for all the advice guys, I will do some research and come up with some options to put forward soon for some more feedback. I'm gunna need all the help I can get here
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 18, 2007
KitMaker: 1,698 posts
Armorama: 45 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 09:21 AM UTC
Time to build my first Sherman.
Something easy and straightforward from the stash:
the old Tamiya 1:35 M4A3E2 Jumbo
cheers
Victoria, Australia
Joined: March 14, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 11:44 AM UTC
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Time to build my first Sherman.
Something easy and straightforward from the stash:
the old Tamiya 1:35 M4A3E2 Jumbo
cheers
Welcome aboard James
OddBall: "It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers"
KIlgore: " I love the smell of napalm in the morning. ...The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
Victoria, Australia
Joined: March 14, 2006
KitMaker: 1,973 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 05:37 PM UTC
31 starters as of today.
Lets crack at least 50 guys !
C'mon Armorama members, enlist, enlist, enlist !
Sherman Heaven here
Paul
OddBall: "It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers"
KIlgore: " I love the smell of napalm in the morning. ...The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
Victoria, Australia
Joined: March 14, 2006
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Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010 - 04:43 PM UTC
Well my kit arrived today
Off to the stash with it for a few months
I think it'll do nicely - it's a shame Tasca don't do one of these yet ....
A few Ultracast Crew will set it off
Cheers
Paul
OddBall: "It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers"
KIlgore: " I love the smell of napalm in the morning. ...The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
Victoria, Australia
Joined: May 07, 2003
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Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010 - 06:22 PM UTC
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Any thoughts on the markings / time period ?
Cheers
Paul
Hey Paul I'm thinking of working off a period photo dated around July/August 1944. From an independent tank battalion, and will have little in the way of markings. The tank in question had struck an anti personnel mine, so will be a good opportunity to sculpt a crewman or two in suitable poses inspecting the damage...
Brad
"There never was a good war, or a bad peace."
Benjamin Franklin
Victoria, Australia
Joined: March 14, 2006
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Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010 - 07:00 PM UTC
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Any thoughts on the markings / time period ?
Cheers
Paul
Hey Paul I'm thinking of working off a period photo dated around July/August 1944. From an independent tank battalion, and will have little in the way of markings. The tank in question had struck an anti personnel mine, so will be a good opportunity to sculpt a crewman or two in suitable poses inspecting the damage...
Brad
Sounds good Brad !
Be sure to post a scan of the picture(s) when you get a chance
Cheers
Paul
OddBall: "It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers"
KIlgore: " I love the smell of napalm in the morning. ...The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
Armorama: 194 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 12:44 AM UTC
Ok guys, my annoying questions start . . . . . . . NOW !!
I would like to stick with 1/35, and the Revell Calliope looks like the only OOB option here. From some reports it might be a bit of a dog, and maybe not the best for my first tank build.
Any comments on the 1/35 Italeri M4A3 (kit #6440) or the Dragon M4A3E8 Thunderbolt ??
Thanks, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
Armorama: 1,604 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 04:35 AM UTC
Hey Damian:
I would go with the Italeri M4A3, its not a bad kit
straight forward construction and a nice looking finished tank.
Oh forget the rivit counting
just have fun.
Robert
If it aint broke dont fix it.
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 14,499 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 05:44 AM UTC
This should be a great campaign.
Al
'Action this Day'
Winston Spencer Churchill
Victoria, Australia
Joined: March 14, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 04:38 PM UTC
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Ok guys, my annoying questions start . . . . . . . NOW !!
I would like to stick with 1/35, and the Revell Calliope looks like the only OOB option here. From some reports it might be a bit of a dog, and maybe not the best for my first tank build.
Any comments on the 1/35 Italeri M4A3 (kit #6440) or the Dragon M4A3E8 Thunderbolt ??
Thanks, D
Damian are these kits you already have or are they ones you are thinking about purchasing ?
Paul
OddBall: "It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers"
KIlgore: " I love the smell of napalm in the morning. ...The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
Armorama: 194 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 05:56 PM UTC
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Damian are these kits you already have or are they ones you are thinking about purchasing ?
Paul
Hiya Paul. My armour stash consist exclusively of an AFV club Churchill that I won at my club raffle, so I will be making a purchase at some stage to partake here.
I just want to make sure I don't get a kit that will put me off armour builds for life !!
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
Victoria, Australia
Joined: March 14, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 06:10 PM UTC
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Damian are these kits you already have or are they ones you are thinking about purchasing ?
Paul
Hiya Paul. My armour stash consist exclusively of an AFV club Churchill that I won at my club raffle, so I will be making a purchase at some stage to partake here.
I just want to make sure I don't get a kit that will put me off armour builds for life !!
Cheers, D
Hey Damian,
Depending on how complex a build you want, there are several options, it also depends on what country you want your Sherman to represent.
Eg: Tamiya M4A3 will go together simply, it'll need a little extra work but it is pretty much hassle free and a quick one to do. Especially as an intro to AFV modelling...
Tasca do a brilliant Sherman III, M4A1 or a Firefly VC. These go together really well !! And the result will be brilliant - they are expensive though.
Do you want a kit that you can throw together with no hassle ?
Do you want something from WWII ? US or Commonwealth etc ? Or something a little later ?
Seeing this is your first armor model perhaps something reasonably straight forward may be in order, however seeing you do those 'wingy' things you will probably do a great job with whatever you decide on
Thoughts ?
Paul
OddBall: "It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers"
KIlgore: " I love the smell of napalm in the morning. ...The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
Oklahoma, United States
Joined: March 01, 2002
KitMaker: 6,043 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 09:40 PM UTC
Me also I have one that is on the way.
I should finish this campaign.
I hope anyway.
Victoria, Australia
Joined: March 14, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 09:50 PM UTC
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Me also I have one that is on the way.
I should finish this campaign.
I hope anyway.
Welcome Jeff !
What version do you have in mind ?
Paul
OddBall: "It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers"
KIlgore: " I love the smell of napalm in the morning. ...The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory."
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
Armorama: 194 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 12:03 AM UTC
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Do you want a kit that you can throw together with no hassle ?
Do you want something from WWII ? US or Commonwealth etc ? Or something a little later ?
Seeing this is your first armor model perhaps something reasonably straight forward may be in order, however seeing you do those 'wingy' things you will probably do a great job with whatever you decide on
Thoughts ?
Paul
Hi Paul. I think I would like to stick with 1/35 scale, and I'm not worried about having a more complex (mixed media or lots of parts) kit. What I don't want to have to deal with as an intro to armour is fit issues, gaps a mile wide to fill, or tracks that will end up thrown across the room
As for era, my main interest in aircraft is WWII, but I'm not necessarily fixed on that for this build, nor am I fixed on a particular country. I'm sure I will find a scheme that will take my interest, but my main aim is to get the basic kit choice right to start with.
Cheers, and thanks for your help, Damian
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
