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US Halftracks Campaign
Joel_W
Associate Editor
Joined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
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Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 12:27 AM UTC
Steph, you sure spent enough time correcting all the body flaws. I'm sure your effort will produce a solid paint finish.
steph2102
Joined: April 23, 2011
KitMaker: 735 posts
Armorama: 606 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 01:56 AM UTC
thank you joel. has proposal to paint, although I so far away, what is the color ulisé. color in the photos looks like a black or dark gray. any help would be appreciated. steph 
Plasticbattle
#003
Joined: May 14, 2002
KitMaker: 9,763 posts
Armorama: 7,444 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 04:52 PM UTC
I forgot I enrolled in this campaign ... must get started with my build, if I ever want to consider getting it finished in time. Some nice builds already!! Thats the inspration I needed 
TMoon
#152
Joined: December 07, 2002
KitMaker: 487 posts
Armorama: 441 posts
Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:20 AM UTC
Here are my startup photos for the US Halftrack campaign
US M19 Multi Gun Motor Carriage
Tom
US M19 Multi Gun Motor Carriage
Tom
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:28 AM UTC
Whoa, Tom! Big build there!
I've seen these and there is a lot going on with them ... and I like it too.
I'll keep an eye on this as I need to get one too.
~ Jeff
I've seen these and there is a lot going on with them ... and I like it too.
I'll keep an eye on this as I need to get one too.
~ Jeff
kruppw
Joined: March 17, 2006
KitMaker: 1,117 posts
Armorama: 1,115 posts
Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 05:00 PM UTC
Well I’ve finally made some progress and finish painting the rest of the model. Even applied some basic Dutch markings to the hull. There are a few spots I missed when painting and need to go back and do some touch ups. Let it dry over night and will seal everything in tomorrow before weathering begins.
Cheers
Chris
Cheers
Chris
steph2102
Joined: April 23, 2011
KitMaker: 735 posts
Armorama: 606 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 04:52 AM UTC
hello, I start asemblage of different parts, the installation of the floor anti slip. pares the sludge is finished (whew). I had to redo the rail for the machine guns in styrene (the original one has a little accident).
steph
steph
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 04:00 PM UTC
Hi All,
One of the things I have been working on was the PE hinges and there are quite a few, so the first one I did I used the .3mm wire that comes with the Griffon kit and found that it was too flexible making it hard to work with and too small leaving extra tabs as well as not looking right. So I got some .020 (.51mm) music wire and that is easier to work with and looks better.
Cheers Rob.
Here is a better pic, still getting used to this camera.
One of the things I have been working on was the PE hinges and there are quite a few, so the first one I did I used the .3mm wire that comes with the Griffon kit and found that it was too flexible making it hard to work with and too small leaving extra tabs as well as not looking right. So I got some .020 (.51mm) music wire and that is easier to work with and looks better.
Cheers Rob.
Here is a better pic, still getting used to this camera.
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Monday, June 25, 2012 - 01:10 AM UTC
Some good looking work here guys 
@ Rob, nice PE hinges there, I could never do that
@ Tom gonna tackle a big 1 there huh
Well I haven't touched my build in about 2 weeks was on a road trip with my daughter, but I did glue it all together before I left
Im still debating on weather I should chop some plastic off of that front roller mount
and I need to hit a few touch up spots as well
Keep up the good work guys
@ Rob, nice PE hinges there, I could never do that
@ Tom gonna tackle a big 1 there huh
Well I haven't touched my build in about 2 weeks was on a road trip with my daughter, but I did glue it all together before I left
Im still debating on weather I should chop some plastic off of that front roller mount
and I need to hit a few touch up spots as well
Keep up the good work guys
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
Armorama: 1,143 posts
Posted: Monday, June 25, 2012 - 02:07 AM UTC
Sal, I'm still amazed that you along with several other guys have gotten past the basic painting stages, and you haven't even touched your model in two weeks. At this rate you'll be done before I even finish the chassis stage on my M2A1, and I do work on it for a few hours each week (that's all the free time I've got these days).
andyman
Joined: October 11, 2002
KitMaker: 142 posts
Armorama: 134 posts
Posted: Monday, June 25, 2012 - 11:40 AM UTC
I can't upload photos I get a error message.
Error creating thumbnail! Error code: 1
Command:
"/usr/bin/mogrify" +profile "*" -size 0x150 -quality 70 -geometry 0x150 '/home/gallery3/public_html/data/500/thumbs/DSC008442.JPG'
Has anyone had this happen to them?
Error creating thumbnail! Error code: 1
Command:
"/usr/bin/mogrify" +profile "*" -size 0x150 -quality 70 -geometry 0x150 '/home/gallery3/public_html/data/500/thumbs/DSC008442.JPG'
Has anyone had this happen to them?
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Monday, June 25, 2012 - 12:16 PM UTC
Yes, same problem here.
I should be fixed when the server is moved, that is what I read.
Cheers Rob.
I should be fixed when the server is moved, that is what I read.
Cheers Rob.
Cannon99
Joined: December 25, 2009
KitMaker: 44 posts
Armorama: 24 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 03:41 PM UTC
Like most of you I have several of the DML Halftrack series sitting in my pile of unbuilt kits. I've managed to finish some of my other projects and clear the workbench off so I'm ready to start. For this Campaign I'm going to build my M2A1 (DML 6329). I have a picture of the unbuilt kit waiting to be uploaded and will do so once they have that feature restored on the website.
Thanks,
Karl
Thanks,
Karl
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 08:55 PM UTC
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Sal, I'm still amazed that you along with several other guys have gotten past the basic painting stages, and you haven't even touched your model in two weeks. At this rate you'll be done before I even finish the chassis stage on my M2A1, and I do work on it for a few hours each week (that's all the free time I've got these days).
I have yet to even start on mine!
But that will change tomorrow!
~ Jeff
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
Armorama: 1,143 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 01:35 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextSal, I'm still amazed that you along with several other guys have gotten past the basic painting stages, and you haven't even touched your model in two weeks. At this rate you'll be done before I even finish the chassis stage on my M2A1, and I do work on it for a few hours each week (that's all the free time I've got these days).
I have yet to even start on mine!
But that will change tomorrow!
~ Jeff
At least I'm not dead last bringing up the rear.
andyman
Joined: October 11, 2002
KitMaker: 142 posts
Armorama: 134 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 07:47 AM UTC
Hi Fellow Campaigners,
I am in the process of converting my Tamyia M3A2 halftrack to a M3A1. I have removed the ladders from the side panels. I also removed the storage racks from the rear panel. In that conversion I had destroyed the rivets and had to replace them. I still can't upload images but hopefully soon.
Andy
I am in the process of converting my Tamyia M3A2 halftrack to a M3A1. I have removed the ladders from the side panels. I also removed the storage racks from the rear panel. In that conversion I had destroyed the rivets and had to replace them. I still can't upload images but hopefully soon.
Andy
GaryKato
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 07:52 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I can't upload photos I get a error message.
Error creating thumbnail! Error code: 1
Command:
"/usr/bin/mogrify" +profile "*" -size 0x150 -quality 70 -geometry 0x150 '/home/gallery3/public_html/data/500/thumbs/DSC008442.JPG'
Has anyone had this happen to them?
I am still getting them as well.
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 01:31 AM UTC
Ok Guys I have made some Progress I have coated it with Futures added marking, more Futures, black wash some rust streaking and then a dusty wash 
Yeah I know about the roller sticking out there but Im gonna leave it like that and not make the same mistake next time
I didnt want to go over board with the weathering and mud it all up at least not yet
Comments, suggestions or ideas before I spray it up with some Dull and call it finished
Yeah I know about the roller sticking out there but Im gonna leave it like that and not make the same mistake next time
I didnt want to go over board with the weathering and mud it all up at least not yet
Comments, suggestions or ideas before I spray it up with some Dull and call it finished
steph2102
Joined: April 23, 2011
KitMaker: 735 posts
Armorama: 606 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 08:39 PM UTC
hello, a little progress. the rear is almost complete (missing the fire and the hook that I just lost). I also finished the strap, the tripod of the machine gun is mounted just temporarily.
steph
steph
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 08:43 PM UTC
Sal, Steph,
They are looking good!
Cheers Rob.
They are looking good!
Cheers Rob.
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 09:32 PM UTC
Wow, the Scout Car looks great and I'm glad I picked one up too.
I know, I know ... where are my build pics of my T-19? I am working on it right now as we speak as rain is moving in our area and painting is out of the question today so it's more building today!
~ Jeff
I know, I know ... where are my build pics of my T-19? I am working on it right now as we speak as rain is moving in our area and painting is out of the question today so it's more building today!
~ Jeff
Dangeroo
#023
Joined: March 13, 2009
KitMaker: 2,058 posts
Armorama: 1,656 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 01, 2012 - 02:15 AM UTC
Well, long time no see... Great progress going on in this campaign! And the first month has already passed...
Steph, some great scratch work there! Looking forward to the painting stage!
Delbert, nice start. Are you using parts from two kits or did it come prepainted in two tone camo?
Keith, welcome to the campaign! No problem with the start, I trust you started after June 1st...
Tom, great of you to join! I was hoping someone woult tackle one of those large beasts!
Chris, your scout car is coming along real nice, keep it up!
Rob, I think I'd go nuts with the small hinges...
Good work!
Sal, looks like you'll be the first one to finish! I think the mines were OD and the seats and straps would have to be canvas color. The mortar packages would probably be black or OD as well. Other than that, coming along nicely!
Andy, got the same problem still. Using Photobucket for the time being...
Updated chart...
Cheers!
Stefan
Great progress going on in this campaign! And the first month has already passed...Steph, some great scratch work there! Looking forward to the painting stage!
Delbert, nice start. Are you using parts from two kits or did it come prepainted in two tone camo?
Keith, welcome to the campaign! No problem with the start, I trust you started after June 1st...
Tom, great of you to join! I was hoping someone woult tackle one of those large beasts!
Chris, your scout car is coming along real nice, keep it up!
Rob, I think I'd go nuts with the small hinges...
Good work!Sal, looks like you'll be the first one to finish! I think the mines were OD and the seats and straps would have to be canvas color. The mortar packages would probably be black or OD as well. Other than that, coming along nicely!
Andy, got the same problem still. Using Photobucket for the time being...
Updated chart...
Cheers!
Stefan
andyman
Joined: October 11, 2002
KitMaker: 142 posts
Armorama: 134 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 01, 2012 - 05:44 AM UTC
Here are some of the photos I wrote earlier in this thread.
Ladders removed, and storage bin at the rear. I will be at the point of painting soon and then move on for the final assembly. Andy
Ladders removed, and storage bin at the rear. I will be at the point of painting soon and then move on for the final assembly. Andy
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 01, 2012 - 09:40 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Sal, looks like you'll be the first one to finish! I think the mines were OD and the seats and straps would have to be canvas color. The mortar packages would probably be black or OD as well. Other than that, coming along nicely!
Gee Stefan that seems like a lot
I went with the gray mines based on the photos on Prime Portal
The Dragon Instructions called for a mix of OD with Flat Black for the Motors, thats why they are a little darker, I like the seats brown as it gives a little color to the dull interior but which straps should be canvas, the 1's holding the Jerry cans
I also noticed a gap on the right front side so I filled that with putty and get some paint on it tomorrow
andyman
Joined: October 11, 2002
KitMaker: 142 posts
Armorama: 134 posts
Posted: Monday, July 02, 2012 - 06:39 AM UTC
Here are closeups of my progress
here is the 50cal I was working on the PE was tough to do my fingers are to big.
Well back to the bench tomorrow for some painting.
Andy
here is the 50cal I was working on the PE was tough to do my fingers are to big.
Well back to the bench tomorrow for some painting.
Andy
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