It looks like it, but mine was for the first Sherman campaign and actually took months to build.




That is one question that only the campaign leader can answer but I took it that you can only use what came in the box with the kit. In OOTB contests that I have entered, if it isn't shown on the instructions or the box top then it is not allowed. However, nothing stops you from completing the build, posting a picture in the gallery and then adding the extras later.

By the way, why don't you post your build pictures in the Braille Scale Forum for others to see. Most of the small scale builders go there as there are too many campaigns to check out. You could do a build log like the one I am doing with the Chi Ha.

Cheers,
Jan

Hi all

@Sal how do you load your images on to the completed gallery I can see nowhere to upload?

Thanks
Martin

Jan - Well done on the Type 97! The thought of painting such an intricate cameo pattern on a braille scale light tank makes me . I have the Tamiya 1/35 version of the kit sitting on the back burner until I get a better handle on painting.

Jose - Again, you braille scale guys amaze me. Having dealt with the Sherman light guards in 1/35, I can't imagine them in 1/72. Very clean looking build too!


I worked on adding the PE fenders on my Ferdinand over the weekend:


The fenders on the driver side went together pretty well, but the hinges got the best of me in the end . Rather than relive the pain I decided the other side would be conveniently 'ripped off' in action .



Nate

Here is a link to the Dragon OOB campaign gallery.
Dragon OOB Campaign Gallery

Looking good Nate !
What paint scheme will you be using ?

This afternoon I might have some updates on my Panther F...
I hope.

Thanks John,

I would like to try the for the same pattern as the box art. Not sure what the scheme is called.

Fong Roland over on Track-Link used the scheme on his masterpiece here: http://www.track-link.net/gallery/8308

Looking forward to the paint on PzV F. Are you going to try one of the schemes in the instructions?

Nate

I think it's been refered to as "net camoflauge, Nathan.
Your Kit is looking good. I built a Dragon Ferdinand in 2004, before all the smart kits were around. I enjoyed it. Watch the big blocky decal that goes on the back. Mine ripped when setting and there was no salvaging it.
I hand painted it on and it is terrible (amatuer).

Thanks Gary for the link.

If you are going to join the Russia 4 campaign don't mention Marder III for gods sake!

I did and look what happened

Martin

Hi Nathan, yes I'm going for the Dark Yellow/Red Brown '221' scheme.

Here's today's progress





Just need to add the Gun lock thingy and the Hull is done.

Also painted the equipment/gear and started the pre-shading on the wheels.
This baby will get a primer coat this weekend for sure !!

Tracks & wheels are next on the menu

Wheels were painted & filtered, just need to touch up the steel rims.





I think it's ready for a coat of primer.
The instructions are so confusing that I still don't know if I'm missing something.
Except of course the spare tracks & equipment which I'm working on, painting steel & wood parts.

Great build John..................very crisp!!


Regards, Ian

Just a little advances in the model. Decals done!!!

Looks very nice Jose.
What scale it is ?

John,
Its a little minor than your Panther II, my Thunderbold is in 1/72....

Updates of Panther F:
- Dark Yellow Base Coat




Starting the masking process



I hope it turns out ok...

Got the paint over the masking, removed it a few minutes ago.
I had to touch up here & there, no big deal.

Here's the result:

John,
Just a question. You will use the german green too, or only this two colours.
I love the Panther!!!!

John,

That is an awesome looking hard edge cameo! I don't recognize the putty you used for the mask. Is that silly putty, poster tack? Whatever it is it works.

Nate

I was following one of the paint schemes that has only those 2 colours.
I didn't follow the exact pattern, because on some parts I was afraid the mask would damage the small details.

Yes Nathan it is the first time I use it.

Worked on the wheels (steel rim part) & filters.
Hope to start the Magic Tracks this week...

Also got the decals on the turret.

Next step is getting all the equipment & tools painted & weathered...

Here it is:

Decals on turret, wheels on.
Filters on turret & hull.

Well, I finished the model OOB, now I will follow to included some figures and storage in the tank.

The build is almost done, all the tools are finished and now working on the turret. I expect to get started on paint this week!

got most of the build done and the Stug base coated and decaled. Its now time to try the hair spray method of putting on a winter camo for the first time. Hope i can do half as good of job as Paul did on his Stug IV

Hi Guys Its great to see all the progress here, this is turning in to 1 hell of a campaign

@ Cam the decals look great over the Zimm also like the way you changed the cross into a 4
@ Jose congratulation on the finish of your little Sherman looks well used. Dont forget to post an picture in the gallery here
https://gallery.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php/cat/27272

@ John the Panther is looking great with the 2 tone camo looks lie the putty method worked good you
@ Nathan, looking forward to seeing more of your build, I have to get me 1 of those beast
@ Jan your Micro size guy needs to be put in the gallery as well
@ Guy the T-34 is looking good, 1 dont see the russian stuff to often with camo
@ Tom, looking forward to seeing that Hummel with Paint
@ Rob looks like you nailed the tracks there buddy are you gonna go with camo or leave it in the dunkelgelb
@ Paul take it easy with the 1/72 stuff thats why I dont build it
ok guys a little more than 2 and a half months left in this 1 and we have lots of progress being made Keep up the good work