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Tank Destroyer/SPG Campaign
kruppw
Joined: March 17, 2006
KitMaker: 1,117 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 01:18 PM UTC
Jose the tracks in the kit have really get detail on them and fit well around the drive sprocket. But linking each track together is not the best. They has some fit issues, some have tight fit and others are loose. I prefer to work with indy tracks, but if I can get my hands on workable set, I will.
SHAKY962
Joined: May 21, 2012
KitMaker: 765 posts
Armorama: 438 posts
Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 01:35 PM UTC
Thanks Cristopher for your fastest answer!!!
I will get for my M-41 tank....
Thanks for the advice!!
I will get for my M-41 tank....
Thanks for the advice!!
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 01:48 PM UTC
Wow looks like everyone is off to a real nice start here with some super tank killers out there 
Well here is my start photo taken this morning
I surprised myself and made some room on the bench to start it this afternoon
If you dont like doing all the work on those PzIV wheels this kit is not for you 75 pieces there and I see they have you make 1 more later on near the end
Rear plate is done as well that concludes step 4 more tomorrow
Well here is my start photo taken this morning
I surprised myself and made some room on the bench to start it this afternoon
If you dont like doing all the work on those PzIV wheels this kit is not for you 75 pieces there and I see they have you make 1 more later on near the end
Rear plate is done as well that concludes step 4 more tomorrow
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 03:40 AM UTC
Well, I must re-think my selection(s) because both of my kits are considered artillery, the Trumpeter Geschutzwagen IVb and the DRAGON le.FH18/40/2(sf) auf G.W.Pz.Kpfw.III/IV.
They are self-propelled guns but in the Operational Overview it says it must be "anything built to kill tanks" and these don't do that.
I rejected and disqualified the idea of the Jagdpanzer IV as a StuG, even though it is a vast misnomer as being called one, it's no different than the Hetzer debacle on being misnamed but really is a 38(t) Jagdpanzer. The E-10 and the E-25 are the real Hetzers.
But rules are rules and I'll try to find something else. Too bad as most SPG's are not tank destroyers. 
MAN... that le.FH18/40/2(sf) auf G.W.Pz.Kpfw.III/IV cost almost 60 bucks too!! 
~ Jeff
They are self-propelled guns but in the Operational Overview it says it must be "anything built to kill tanks" and these don't do that.
I rejected and disqualified the idea of the Jagdpanzer IV as a StuG, even though it is a vast misnomer as being called one, it's no different than the Hetzer debacle on being misnamed but really is a 38(t) Jagdpanzer. The E-10 and the E-25 are the real Hetzers.
But rules are rules and I'll try to find something else.
Too bad as most SPG's are not tank destroyers. MAN... that le.FH18/40/2(sf) auf G.W.Pz.Kpfw.III/IV cost almost 60 bucks too!! ~ Jeff
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 04:16 AM UTC
@Sal
Great choice, I was considering that same kit but I picked the Tristar one, anyway I will be following your build closely.
Pz IV wheels are great...
@Jeff
Some sweet kits you got there Jeff.
Waiting to see your choice then.
Here's my update on the Emil:
Great choice, I was considering that same kit but I picked the Tristar one, anyway I will be following your build closely.
Pz IV wheels are great...
@Jeff
Some sweet kits you got there Jeff.
Waiting to see your choice then.
Here's my update on the Emil:
Tailor
Joined: May 26, 2008
KitMaker: 1,168 posts
Armorama: 256 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 04:38 AM UTC
OK just to get my plans straight: This not "SPG and tank killers". This is "SPGs that are made to be tanks killers".
So a Grille (carrying a 105mm field piece) would not be eligible either, would'nt it?
Looking forward to a clarification!
Cheers,
Guido
So a Grille (carrying a 105mm field piece) would not be eligible either, would'nt it?
Looking forward to a clarification!
Cheers,
Guido
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
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Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 05:39 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Looking forward to a clarification!
Cheers,
Guido
Same here bud!
~ Jeff
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 06:35 AM UTC
I also worked on the exaust.
Glued the 2 parts and added a coat of Mr.Surfacer to give some texture. It will a rusted exaust.
Glued the 2 parts and added a coat of Mr.Surfacer to give some texture. It will a rusted exaust.
Removed by original poster on 07/26/12 - 18:56:39 (GMT).
jkb_sprint
Joined: April 23, 2012
KitMaker: 402 posts
Armorama: 394 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 07:55 AM UTC
Nice projects going on in this campaign... I'm under the impression though that we are going to have too many Jagdpanzer IVs? Although i'm really itchy to build mine, i thought maybe i should do instead something different, like the Zvezda Panjerjager 1? It's in my stock a long time now and wanted to find an excuse to build it....
It's in my stock a long time now and wanted to find an excuse to build it.... 
WARDUKWNZ
Joined: June 01, 2011
KitMaker: 1,716 posts
Armorama: 1,638 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 12:01 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Well, I must re-think my selection(s) because both of my kits are considered artillery, the Trumpeter Geschutzwagen IVb and the DRAGON le.FH18/40/2(sf) auf G.W.Pz.Kpfw.III/IV.
They are self-propelled guns but in the Operational Overview it says it must be "anything built to kill tanks" and these don't do that.
I rejected and disqualified the idea of the Jagdpanzer IV as a StuG, even though it is a vast misnomer as being called one, it's no different than the Hetzer debacle on being misnamed but really is a 38(t) Jagdpanzer. The E-10 and the E-25 are the real Hetzers.
But rules are rules and I'll try to find something else.
~ Jeff
Jeff dude .. its the tank destroyer/SPG campaign mate so those two you have chosen are fine ,, a SPG is not a tank Destroyer anyway but this campaign is for both .
OK Amendment to the rules sort off .. the rules state as Jeff said ..anything to kill tanks ..now i cocked up here and forgot to mention ,,,and destroys things at long range .
Hope this clears things up for everybody else as well ,,can't believe i forgot to mention the SPG part .. man i think i'm getting slightly overwhelmed some days ,,thats life for ya i guess
Jeff those two are in bud
Phill
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 12:13 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextWell, I must re-think my selection(s) because both of my kits are considered artillery, the Trumpeter Geschutzwagen IVb and the DRAGON le.FH18/40/2(sf) auf G.W.Pz.Kpfw.III/IV.
They are self-propelled guns but in the Operational Overview it says it must be "anything built to kill tanks" and these don't do that.
I rejected and disqualified the idea of the Jagdpanzer IV as a StuG, even though it is a vast misnomer as being called one, it's no different than the Hetzer debacle on being misnamed but really is a 38(t) Jagdpanzer. The E-10 and the E-25 are the real Hetzers.
But rules are rules and I'll try to find something else.
~ Jeff
Jeff dude .. its the tank destroyer/SPG campaign mate so those two you have chosen are fine ,, a SPG is not a tank Destroyer anyway but this campaign is for both .
OK Amendment to the rules sort off .. the rules state as Jeff said ..anything to kill tanks ..now i cocked up here and forgot to mention ,,,and destroys things at long range .
Hope this clears things up for everybody else as well ,,can't believe i forgot to mention the SPG part .. man i think i'm getting slightly overwhelmed some days ,,thats life for ya i guess
Jeff those two are in bud
Phill
~ Jeff
panzerconor
Joined: February 08, 2012
KitMaker: 1,271 posts
Armorama: 1,253 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 12:30 PM UTC
I still don't know what to build 
There's a Panther and an important StuG IV on deck. Maybe I'll buy a Jagdpanzer 38(t). I don't know, all these summer campaigns are catching up with me 
-Conor
There's a Panther and an important StuG IV on deck. Maybe I'll buy a Jagdpanzer 38(t). I don't know, all these summer campaigns are catching up with me -Conor
kruppw
Joined: March 17, 2006
KitMaker: 1,117 posts
Armorama: 1,115 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 12:59 PM UTC
Well I’ve completed the turret and have to say the details are not too bad. A little soft in some areas , but it’s the only game in town and will make for a great addition to my collection. I plan to build this kit straight from the box with the only additional parts being replacement tracks.
Depending on how this build goes, I might also build the Hobby Boss 152mm Dana.
Depending on how this build goes, I might also build the Hobby Boss 152mm Dana.
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
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Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 01:39 PM UTC
Hey Jeff that is 1 awesome emotion-can. Definitely made me laugh
SHAKY962
Joined: May 21, 2012
KitMaker: 765 posts
Armorama: 438 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 02:37 PM UTC
Excellent decision Phill!!!!
Quoted Text
Jeff dude .. its the tank destroyer/SPG campaign mate so those two you have chosen are fine ,, a SPG is not a tank Destroyer anyway but this campaign is for both .
OK Amendment to the rules sort off .. the rules state as Jeff said ..anything to kill tanks ..now i cocked up here and forgot to mention ,,,and destroys things at long range .
Hope this clears things up for everybody else as well ,,can't believe i forgot to mention the SPG part .. man i think i'm getting slightly overwhelmed some days ,,thats life for ya i guess
Jeff those two are in bud
Phill
Tailor
Joined: May 26, 2008
KitMaker: 1,168 posts
Armorama: 256 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 06:19 PM UTC
Excellent, Phil! Thanks!
GaryKato
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 06:54 PM UTC
I just amended the campaign page to include this decision.
WARDUKWNZ
Joined: June 01, 2011
KitMaker: 1,716 posts
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Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 06:56 PM UTC
Gary .,,, Thanks you much kind sir and to the rest of you guys ,, your welcome
Glad that wee issue is out of the way now..everybody happy and now so am i
Phill
and to the rest of you guys ,, your welcome Glad that wee issue is out of the way now..everybody happy and now so am i
Phill
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 08:01 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Gary .,,, Thanks you much kind sir
Glad that wee issue is out of the way now..everybody happy and now so am i
Phill
Glad I could help out as what would you do without me anyway?
I mean I feel as though this Campaign is partially mine, since I'M responsible for it!
~ Jeff
WARDUKWNZ
Joined: June 01, 2011
KitMaker: 1,716 posts
Armorama: 1,638 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 08:19 PM UTC
Jeff,,never a truer word has been said mate I think if we keep going the way we are we could end up being known at the terrible twosome of Armorama
Phill
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
KitMaker: 1,673 posts
Armorama: 1,640 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 10:48 PM UTC
Hi Jeff,
please accept my deepest apologies
I did not mean to hurt your feelings and I shall never
connect you to a "I can´t decide"
disease again. It
still doesn´t change the fact that I still have not made
my mind up
Paul.
please accept my deepest apologies
I did not mean to hurt your feelings and I shall never
connect you to a "I can´t decide"
disease again. Itstill doesn´t change the fact that I still have not made
my mind up
Paul.
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
KitMaker: 1,673 posts
Armorama: 1,640 posts
Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012 - 01:54 AM UTC
Hi there,
I have just got in from work, and found this on my way home.
I have decided.
The build will commence tomorrow as it´s 35° here, which means I´m going to the allotment to- Quote Odddball- " catch some rays, drinking wine and eating cheese man"
Paul
I have just got in from work, and found this on my way home.
I have decided.
The build will commence tomorrow as it´s 35° here, which means I´m going to the allotment to- Quote Odddball- " catch some rays, drinking wine and eating cheese man"
Paul
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012 - 02:11 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Jeff,
please accept my deepest apologies
I did not mean to hurt your feelings and I shall never
connect you to a "I can´t decide"
still doesn´t change the fact that I still have not made
my mind up
Paul.
Who me? NEVER!
Us Americans do have thicker skin that THAT! So you found the Waffentrager "on the way home" huh? That's a fairly new kit to have just laying around like a discarded tissue paper.
Or do you mean you discovered it at the Hobby Store? Good choice!
~ Jeff
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012 - 02:22 AM UTC
Jeff, I bet it was just on the sidewalk near some old newspaper. It's the usual place for WaffenTrager's here in Europe...
Paul & Jeff I'm looking forward to see your builds starting !
Paul has the Olymic Spirit as an excuse I know..
Paul & Jeff I'm looking forward to see your builds starting !
Paul has the Olymic Spirit as an excuse I know..
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