North Carolina, United States
Joined: June 06, 2006
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Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012 - 12:55 PM UTC
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Delbert,also watch out for that AK track wash,it is a great color but it melted the glue holding my magic tracks in a few places,it's hot stuff so use it sparingly
hey Anthony, which glue were you using on those magic tracks by the way...
that way I know what to avoid...
I used Modelmaster liquid in the black plastic bottle,but people have told me that the AK is hot stuff,I mean it didn't seperate every link,but a few came apart,so I wouldn't slather it on
Delbert
Ohio, United States
Joined: August 12, 2010
KitMaker: 731 posts
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Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012 - 01:07 PM UTC
Delbert and Anthony,
I used the Model masters Liquid cement in the black plastic bottle as Anthony used on a set of Dragon sd kfz 251 tracks. my home made wash of paint and white spirits made some of the links fall apart, so I don't think its a very good choise for indy link track.
I'm sure if you use Tamiya extra thin, it should be just fine.
#020
Illinois, United States
Joined: December 28, 2006
KitMaker: 278 posts
Armorama: 231 posts
Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012 - 03:27 PM UTC
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."
- Thomas Jefferson
#073
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: October 05, 2002
KitMaker: 2,659 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 12:22 PM UTC
Hi everyone..
those builds are looking good..
been a while since I have showed anything so I thought I'd let everyone know I've been working.. the track links are going slow.. I have been using plastruct bondene on them.. its my favorite go to glue.
here is the photos.. almost got one side done..
laters
Delbert
Just Your Everyday Average Model Builder
North Carolina, United States
Joined: June 06, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 12:43 PM UTC
nice work on those tracks delbert
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 01:07 PM UTC
Active Campaigns on the bench:
Operation Fall Gelb - Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. C
Engineering the Future - M-26 Recovery Vehicle
115 Campaigns completed
#073
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: October 05, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 01:33 PM UTC
Sal, no they are not the magic tracks.. the Panzerjager I i have in the stash has the magic tracks but this panzer IB doesn't.
One of the things that is taking so long is the caution I have to take cleaning them up. The things are kinda fragile and if you are not careful they break when sanding them.
I did rob the rear idlers from the panzerjager so the kit would have the right ones..
Delbert
Just Your Everyday Average Model Builder
Thessaloniki, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: April 23, 2012
KitMaker: 402 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 12:34 AM UTC
Hi, i'd like to ask if i can join this campaign. I was looking at my stash today and saw Trumpeter's Pz 38t E/F. It would be a good chance to build it.
My work.
http://johnsprint79.wix.com/jkb-modelling
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 12:23 PM UTC
@ Rei: that was my favorite comic book in the 1960's, I like what you did with that M3.
@ Sal: when did you get an airbrush? Nice going.
@ everyone else, great builds.
Ok! I signed up, so now to find a kit to participate.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 02:18 PM UTC
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@ Sal: when did you get an airbrush? Nice going.
Bob
Aww come on Bob you haven't been gone that long
I got the AB 2 years ago Monday for my birthday
but thanks for the complements, read through the Military Railroad Campaign that little 38-Tis in my build for that 1
Active Campaigns on the bench:
Operation Fall Gelb - Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. C
Engineering the Future - M-26 Recovery Vehicle
115 Campaigns completed
Ohio, United States
Joined: August 12, 2010
KitMaker: 731 posts
Armorama: 711 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 08:06 AM UTC
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Hi, i'd like to ask if i can join this campaign. I was looking at my stash today and saw Trumpeter's Pz 38t E/F. It would be a good chance to build it.
Would be glad to have you on board John.
Just go to this link, read the rules, and click on the enlist botton.
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=508Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: April 22, 2012
KitMaker: 344 posts
Armorama: 315 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 02:26 PM UTC
Hi all,
I'm about half way through the building phase of the 35(t)
I added an aftermarket barrel from LionMarc, which I highly recommend if you tackle this kit.
Big John Beautiful job on the Stuart.
Delbert Impressed by those tracks!
John We definitely need another Czech-built tank in the campaign. I've heard good things about the Trumpeter kit.
Thessaloniki, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: April 23, 2012
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 394 posts
Posted: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 12:26 AM UTC
Hi guys, i enlisted, so.... reporting for modelling duties!
The kit seems to be nice and well detailed. It is not the edition with the full interior, but still it has a nice gun and detailed commanders cupola at the turret. I'll paint it in panzer gray colour. It's the first Trumpeter kit i will build. I hope i don't mess up...
My work.
http://johnsprint79.wix.com/jkb-modelling
California, United States
Joined: June 30, 2008
KitMaker: 2,408 posts
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Posted: Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 01:30 PM UTC
Spotted this on the shelf and thought I'd better get back into the campaign. So did some spraying of black shading, then base coat, lastly some small streaking. Stowage and touch up is is next
Arizona, United States
Joined: February 17, 2011
KitMaker: 263 posts
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Posted: Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 02:32 PM UTC
Hi Greg,
Nice looking tank, looks like it's been down some dusty roads.
cheers,
Dick
Quem não tem cão, caça com gato.
California, United States
Joined: June 30, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 06:59 PM UTC
Thanks Dick. It's only the beginning, there will be more dust a coming
Budapest, Hungary
Joined: April 09, 2009
KitMaker: 140 posts
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Posted: Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 07:45 PM UTC
Greg, looks promising, the streaks add a lot, and let's see those stowage painted, then I guess it will look fantastic
Ohio, United States
Joined: August 12, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 10:32 PM UTC
Hey Greg, That Stuart is looking great so far!
California, United States
Joined: June 30, 2008
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Posted: Monday, May 28, 2012 - 11:20 AM UTC
Thanks Istvan and John
It was my first time trying streaks with the airbrush per Zaloga's guidelines - love that book, "Modelling US Armor of World War 2'
Thessaloniki, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: April 23, 2012
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 394 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 04:49 AM UTC
Hi guys. Everything except for the tracks is ready. Now for the part i never liked the tracks....
The kit is very nicely detailed, with a very good PE set, easy to work with. The only drawback in this kit in my opinion, is that there is more flash than usual for a modern kit, especialy on very small parts.
My work.
http://johnsprint79.wix.com/jkb-modelling
Thessaloniki, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: April 23, 2012
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 394 posts
Posted: Monday, June 04, 2012 - 03:42 AM UTC
My work.
http://johnsprint79.wix.com/jkb-modelling
United Kingdom
Joined: June 08, 2012
KitMaker: 49 posts
Armorama: 22 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 05:23 AM UTC
hi guys you can count me in on this one! i recently got hold of an Italeri 1:35 kit of the american m24 Chaffee light tank so I'll keep you up to date with my progress on that one!
United Kingdom
Joined: June 08, 2012
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 05:47 AM UTC
I have photographed the box and the parts and the link to my photobucket album is below
http://s1158.photobucket.com/albums/p618/hannover67/I have also had a look at the stuff you lot are doing and it all looks so good! I hope i can match the level of quality with my own model
Budapest, Hungary
Joined: April 09, 2009
KitMaker: 140 posts
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 07:37 AM UTC
Hi John,
Really great work on the Pz38! Awesome weathering, I like that worned look.
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: April 22, 2012
KitMaker: 344 posts
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 01:39 PM UTC
John,
Your Pz38 looks like she's been slogging through some Russian mud.
Great job on the weathering, I also really like base layer of 'German Grey'. Was that straight out of a bottle or a custom mix of paint?
Nate
