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Tank Destroyer/SPG Campaign
Tanksami
Joined: August 06, 2011
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Posted: Monday, June 04, 2012 - 02:54 PM UTC
Hi Gary,
Welcome on board!!
Mike
Welcome on board!!
Mike
WARDUKWNZ
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Monday, June 04, 2012 - 05:40 PM UTC
Gary ,, Welcome to the nut house mate .. plenty here to keep a smile on your face 
Phill
Phill
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 10:19 AM UTC
Yes, welcome aboard Gary!
Hope we DO get some model building done around here!
~ Jeff
Hope we DO get some model building done around here!
~ Jeff
kruppw
Joined: March 17, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 11:20 AM UTC
Hello everyone, i've just joined up myself and looking to build Trumpeter's new SU-152 which is just sitting here itching to build.
Chris
Chris
WARDUKWNZ
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 10:41 PM UTC
Christopher,, Welcome mate to our campaign .. and its seriously great your going to build that beast ..been thinking about getting one .. yours being built here will make up my mind
Can't wait to see this thing being built .
Phill
Can't wait to see this thing being built .
Phill
kruppw
Joined: March 17, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 04:48 AM UTC
Thanks Phill, the kit has a few strange quirks about it. There seems to be a few photo etch parts left out compaired to their other KV kits like no screen mesh for the engine intake, but etch parts for the fenders are included. Also the metal barrel has no tabs to line up the muzzle break and the fit is very loose. Overall a very nice kit and can't wait to start building it.
Chris
Chris
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 04:57 AM UTC
Out of curiosity Christopher, what type of tracks does the kit have? Trumpeter is not very consistent with one kit having one piece vinyl and then the next you must build the individual links.
Thanks!
~ Jeff
Thanks!
~ Jeff
kruppw
Joined: March 17, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 05:26 AM UTC
Jeff the kit come only with indy tracks. It all started with their KV-8 and my undertsanding is the rest of the kv series will have indy tracks (KV-1S,KV-85)
Chris
Chris
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 05:51 AM UTC
Hi Christopher,
that is good news with the tracks. I´ve got the 12.8cm on the Krupp Waffenträger, and the those disgusting MK style
tracks have driven me crazy. The bolts that are supposed hold the links together are to short, and a milligram too much glue melts the buggers completly. The Hetzer from Trumpeter has these damned tracks to. Thank God I have an old set of Dragons Panzer 38t (set 3813)for that, and for the Waffenträger I have added the Tristar P38t tracks, they also were no fun to build
.
Next Time it´s going to be friul
Paul.
that is good news with the tracks. I´ve got the 12.8cm on the Krupp Waffenträger, and the those disgusting MK style
tracks have driven me crazy. The bolts that are supposed hold the links together are to short, and a milligram too much glue melts the buggers completly. The Hetzer from Trumpeter has these damned tracks to. Thank God I have an old set of Dragons Panzer 38t (set 3813)for that, and for the Waffenträger I have added the Tristar P38t tracks, they also were no fun to build
.Next Time it´s going to be friul
Paul.
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 05:14 AM UTC
Well, maybe I will just go metal then.
Do you clean 'em up with a dremmel?
1/16 tracks never need any trimming or cleaning.
~ Jeff
Do you clean 'em up with a dremmel?
1/16 tracks never need any trimming or cleaning.~ Jeff
WARDUKWNZ
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 08:39 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Well, maybe I will just go metal then.
Do you clean 'em up with a dremmel?
~ Jeff
Jeff ,,nothing that flashy is needed ,,just a model knife will clean up the tracks very nicely ,, not surprised that 1/16th dont need any clean up ,,so much bigger than 35th and the clean up takes no effot at all ,,the metal is soft and easy to work
Phill
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 02:12 AM UTC
Hi Jeff,
its like Phill said, a modelling knife is all you need and I
tend to use brass wire brush too. Similar to the type used
on suede shoes.
Paul
its like Phill said, a modelling knife is all you need and I
tend to use brass wire brush too. Similar to the type used
on suede shoes.
Paul
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 12:28 AM UTC
Thanks guys!
In the next 3 months, the Sturmgeschütz Campaign, the Tank Destroyer/SPG Campaign and also the APC / AFV, we will witness more plastic and resin getting sorted out, glued & cemented and thrashing occurring than anyone has ever seen before. Even if you're not signed up, the amount of activity will be entertaining and informative all at the same time.
So stay tuned!
~ Jeff
In the next 3 months, the Sturmgeschütz Campaign, the Tank Destroyer/SPG Campaign and also the APC / AFV, we will witness more plastic and resin getting sorted out, glued & cemented and thrashing occurring than anyone has ever seen before. Even if you're not signed up, the amount of activity will be entertaining and informative all at the same time.
So stay tuned!
~ Jeff
mmeier
Joined: October 22, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 12:59 AM UTC
Some questions:
+ Is the tank destroyer limited to gun armed systems or do missile based units (German Jaguar, US M901 Hammerhead) count
+ Is an MLRS or an M109 self propelled artillery
+ Is a Centauro or an M1128 MGS a tank destroyer (IIRC their main job is "fire support/bunker busting" but an M68 105mm is a tank killer
+ What about the swedish S-Tank (build like a Jagdpanzer but an MBT if you ask Sweden)
+ Is the tank destroyer limited to gun armed systems or do missile based units (German Jaguar, US M901 Hammerhead) count
+ Is an MLRS or an M109 self propelled artillery
+ Is a Centauro or an M1128 MGS a tank destroyer (IIRC their main job is "fire support/bunker busting" but an M68 105mm is a tank killer
+ What about the swedish S-Tank (build like a Jagdpanzer but an MBT if you ask Sweden)
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 02:15 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks guys!
In the next 3 months, the Sturmgeschütz Campaign, the Tank Destroyer/SPG Campaign and also the APC / AFV, we will witness more plastic and resin getting sorted out, glued & cemented and thrashing occurring than anyone has ever seen before. Even if you're not signed up, the amount of activity will be entertaining and informative all at the same time.
So stay tuned!
~ Jeff
Hey Jeff, you forgot US Half Tracks, D-Day Armor, Blitz 4 and Motorcycle Mayhem
Its no wonder why I'm running out of glue
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 10:31 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextThanks guys!
In the next 3 months, the Sturmgeschütz Campaign, the Tank Destroyer/SPG Campaign and also the APC / AFV, we will witness more plastic and resin getting sorted out, glued & cemented and thrashing occurring than anyone has ever seen before. Even if you're not signed up, the amount of activity will be entertaining and informative all at the same time.
So stay tuned!
~ Jeff
Hey Jeff, you forgot US Half Tracks, D-Day Armor, Blitz 4 and Motorcycle Mayhem
Its no wonder why I'm running out of glue
I didn't forget them Sal, I just ran out of ink.
Plus, I'm not entered into the Motorcycle Mayhem Build so I didn't want to look as though I was bragging. Aaaahh ... it's good to be a modeler once again.
~ Jeff
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Tanksami
Joined: August 06, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 12:38 PM UTC
Hi Guys
Here is what I will be building not sure yet if will be built to the OOB rules of my local club or will do to our modified rules, which if I do will add some etch & wiring etc
Cheers Mike
WARDUKWNZ
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 02:01 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Some questions:
+ Is the tank destroyer limited to gun armed systems or do missile based units (German Jaguar, US M901 Hammerhead) count
+ Is an MLRS or an M109 self propelled artillery
+ Is a Centauro or an M1128 MGS a tank destroyer (IIRC their main job is "fire support/bunker busting" but an M68 105mm is a tank killer
+ What about the swedish S-Tank (build like a Jagdpanzer but an MBT if you ask Sweden)
mmeier ok to answer your questions.
1 ,, Missile armed tanks killers are included ..just not mentioned ..we all forgot .
2 The M109 and MLRS are self propelled artillery .
3 Ok the Centauro is a tank destroyer and specified as one where as the MGS is a infantry support vehicle designed to support the infantry in their operations ..it is not designed as to tank destroyer ,it does have a anti tank capabilities but its not its primary job .
4 The S tank is classified as a Main Battle Tank .
Hope this helps ya with your questions
Phill
WARDUKWNZ
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 02:04 PM UTC
Mike ,, Glad to see your Marder hitting the screens .. this should look pretty cool once done as it is many times better than the old tamiya one .
Are you finished yet
Phill
Are you finished yet
Phill
Tanksami
Joined: August 06, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 02:09 PM UTC
Phill Mate!!
LOL ohh you jest so well finished?? What is this word finished that you speak of??
P.s had no luck at swap meet with either the walker bulldog or the M60 richard was after. Did manage a miracle tho & find a T35 for $30
Cheers Mike
LOL ohh you jest so well finished?? What is this word finished that you speak of??
P.s had no luck at swap meet with either the walker bulldog or the M60 richard was after. Did manage a miracle tho & find a T35 for $30
Cheers Mike
mmeier
Joined: October 22, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 02:46 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextSome questions:
+ Is the tank destroyer limited to gun armed systems or do missile based units (German Jaguar, US M901 Hammerhead) count
+ Is an MLRS or an M109 self propelled artillery
+ Is a Centauro or an M1128 MGS a tank destroyer (IIRC their main job is "fire support/bunker busting" but an M68 105mm is a tank killer
+ What about the swedish S-Tank (build like a Jagdpanzer but an MBT if you ask Sweden)
mmeier ok to answer your questions.
1 ,, Missile armed tanks killers are included ..just not mentioned ..we all forgot .
2 The M109 and MLRS are self propelled artillery .
3 Ok the Centauro is a tank destroyer and specified as one where as the MGS is a infantry support vehicle designed to support the infantry in their operations ..it is not designed as to tank destroyer ,it does have a anti tank capabilities but its not its primary job .
4 The S tank is classified as a Main Battle Tank .
Hope this helps ya with your questions
Phill
Thanks, that helps a lot. Count me in with either a M901 ITV or a MLRS.
Michael
WARDUKWNZ
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 07:36 PM UTC
Michael,, Your counted in mate and welcome ,,the more the merrier .
Phill
and welcome ,,the more the merrier .Phill
Tanksami
Joined: August 06, 2011
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 02:54 PM UTC
Phill Mate,
Do I remember clearly that what got you started on this was having a Jagdpanzet IV 70?? If so is it the version that has what I will call the triangular gun travel lock??
Just that the stug IV I am making for the stug campaign has one on it that I think is similar, so was after the dimensions to make one.
Cheers Mike 
Do I remember clearly that what got you started on this was having a Jagdpanzet IV 70?? If so is it the version that has what I will call the triangular gun travel lock??
Just that the stug IV I am making for the stug campaign has one on it that I think is similar, so was after the dimensions to make one.
Cheers Mike
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