West-Vlaaderen, Belgium
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 04:57 AM UTC
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Hello Dave,
am I allowed to enlist although the campaign has started?
If so I would like to build a StuG III G of the 12th Sturmgeschütz-Brigade, that was just south of St.Lo on the 6.June´44. At the moment I know only that the 12th pulled back on the 10.June with one remaining StuH from 248 reported StuG´s. I´m sure I can find some markings somewhere, if they were still used of course.
Paul
Hey Paul,
Of course you an still join!
there's no time limit for joining.
A Stug G would definitely qualify, only the unit must be in action somewhere in Normandy on or before June 10th. If the 12th was, then it's perfect. If not, use decals of a Stug from the 21st, 150th or 12th SS panzer divisions. There were more then enough german units in action, and they surely had stugs, so this shouldnt be a real problem.
On a side note, does any one know where to get decals for a Canadian firefly ic in Normandy? I think there were some in and around Falaise. Since the EC is ruining my modelling time, I was thinking of doing an intermediate project, the dragon firefly ic oob, but I don't want to do it as a polish unit.
Thanks!
Dave
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West-Vlaaderen, Belgium
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 05:38 AM UTC
Hey Paul,
Let's assume it was in action:
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Even as the 12th Brigade was still training at the beginning of June (5) it was rushed into action immediately after the Allied landings. On June 6, 1944 the unit was moved to the area south of St. Lo (A, 241)(9). The Brigade was attached to the 3. Fallschirm-Division (5)(9). Under the command of Major Güther Gersteuer, the Brigade consisted of three batteries that each contained seven long-barreled StuGs and three StuHs (A, 250). Engaged in the fighting on the Cotenin Peninsula, the Brigade reported eleven combat ready assault guns on June 27, 1944 (4)(5)(9).
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West-Vlaaderen, Belgium
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 05:39 AM UTC
Great start Jesse!
Looking forward to see more.
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barkingdigger
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 05:50 AM UTC
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On a side note, does any one know where to get decals for a Canadian firefly ic in Normandy?
What units had them? If you can identify them I'm sure I can scrounge up the AoS and Formation decals... (You may still need to look for squadron signs and census numbers etc...)
Tom
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 06:06 AM UTC
Hi Dave,
great,
I´ve been running round the net trying to find some
markings for the last half an hour without a result
but shall find them
if it takes me all night.
Paul
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 07:04 AM UTC
Archer has various Canadian markings, but not a specific "Canadian Firefly at Normandy" set. Probably the best bet is to try and find a photo, and then find to markings that will work.
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West-Vlaaderen, Belgium
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 09:23 AM UTC
@Tom, the Fort Garry Horse definitely had them, but I can't seem to find a picture.
@Paul, good luck and have a great build!
@Jesse, yep, but it's harder then I hoped it would be to find a photo. Did find a nice one however from a ic of the 11th armoured in Holland on IWM.
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 11:31 AM UTC
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 12:35 PM UTC
Dave,
I have the AoS (52 on red, with white bar at bottom) and maple-leaf Formation signs for the FGH if you want a set - PM me a snail-mail address. You'll still need your own census numbers for the hull sides, and geometric squadron markings, but from the FGH pics I've seen most tanks seem only to have worn those on the rear. And the piles of gear seen on most of their tanks hide a lot of missing markings!
Somebody once offered a set of FGH markings, but I've made mine up from a mix of other sets because I couldn't find them.
There are a number of FGH M4 pics on the web, but mostly shot from the rear so you can tell they are M4s but without good turret views I cannot be sure they were Fireflies.
Tom
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 01:17 PM UTC
Whoa Jesse, you aint messin around!
Looks like things are going good. Yes? Ill get me one of those Tascas some day.
Model on Jesse!
Gary
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 07:26 PM UTC
Hi,
I`m in with a M4A1 (76W) from Dragon in 1/72
Those Radial Fighters Campaign: 1/72 FW 190 A5
Delta 2 Campaign: 1/48 Hobby Boss Mirage IIIC
Navy Boys on those Postage Stamps 1/72 Airfix Sea Harrier FA2
Working: Trumpeter A-5 Vigilante
Waiting: Phantom 60 Campaign
England - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 11:49 PM UTC
Does anyone have anypictures of a centaur towing the porpoise sledge? ive found only one picture on juno beach but its not clear what ordanance is on the sledge. plus does anyone have anynames of the centaurs designated by crew all the pics ive found cant find a name anywhere.and most of the pics are from a distance.
all help apreciated
West-Vlaaderen, Belgium
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 12:01 AM UTC
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Does anyone have anypictures of a centaur towing the porpoise sledge? ive found only one picture on juno beach but its not clear what ordanance is on the sledge. plus does anyone have anynames of the centaurs designated by crew all the pics ive found cant find a name anywhere.and most of the pics are from a distance.
all help apreciated
Hey Anthony,
There's a picture of some centaurs towing the sledge in a village in Normandy. It's a colored pic, do a google search, cant be to hard to find. It's also in a thread on missing lynx.
For the centaur names, check out the bison decals for centaurs, will be a perfect reference.
Good luck.
Dave
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West-Vlaaderen, Belgium
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 12:09 AM UTC
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Hi,
I`m in with a M4A1 (76W) from Dragon in 1/72
Hello Jose,
First of all, welcome a board!
The 76mm gun was however not deployed in Normandy before July, so I'm afraid your Sherman won't qualify.
That was the bad news, good news is, there are a lot of other subjects to choose from!
just read through the thread and you'll find lots of inspiration!
Good luck.
Dave
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West-Vlaaderen, Belgium
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 12:26 AM UTC
@jesse, great, you make me want to open one of the tasca Sherman's I have in my stash.
@tom, I looked at Archer, but I would take me 3 different sets to build on FGH. Found some pictures, but indeed all from the back.
I do gladly accept your offer. I think I can find some tactical signs here, or buy those from Archer. Anyway, really appreciated and pm is on the way.
Dave
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 01:22 AM UTC
Looks like Jessie is off to a nice fast start, nice going
I hope to get a start today on my SdKfz 234 Puma with Panzer Lehr Division markings
Unless my hair brain daughter"Lucy Ball" wants me to play daddy taxi all day
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 02:38 AM UTC
Dave,
Thanks for your welcome!!!!
Sorry to see that
I see a picture on the COncord Book D Day Tank Warfare (#7002) but you are right!! The picture says August 10,1944.
I try to find another in the local hobbyshop
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West-Vlaaderen, Belgium
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 04:51 AM UTC
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Dave,
Thanks for your welcome!!!!
Sorry to see that
I see a picture on the COncord Book D Day Tank Warfare (#7002) but you are right!! The picture says August 10,1944.
I try to find another in the local hobbyshop
No problem Jose, good luck in your search.
If you want suggestions, or have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them here.
Dave
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 05:35 AM UTC
Hey Dave thanks for the reply.. the centaur you spoke of towing the sledge in the normandy village by any chance was that named achilles? ive found a picture of it but not defrocked.. but it only showed the tank the picture must of been cropped couldnt tell if it was towing the sledge.. can you shed light or link on your reference please
i spent all my weekend researching pictures of the centaur with only limited success
Anthony
West-Vlaaderen, Belgium
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 05:47 AM UTC
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Hey Dave thanks for the reply.. the centaur you spoke of towing the sledge in the normandy village by any chance was that named achilles? ive found a picture of it but not defrocked.. but it only showed the tank the picture must of been cropped couldnt tell if it was towing the sledge.. can you shed light or link on your reference please i spent all my weekend researching pictures of the centaur with only limited success
Anthony
Anthony,
Check out this thread
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3628&highlight=PorpoiseAnd this one
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208/thread/1335456569/Porpoise+ammo+sledgePlans and clear photos of the porpoise!
Should be everything you need
Dave
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 04:46 PM UTC
Thanks Dave!!!
I will looking for another kit in the weekend
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Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 07:12 AM UTC
Just a little quick update on my D-Day Puma, This is the 1st 3 steps
and some work on the interior
Ok thats it for now back to the workbench
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Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 11:25 AM UTC
Hey Sal,
Nice start Sal. Have you ran into any issues with the undercarriage and suspension? Im going to build that kit for the APC/AFV campaign in August. Ill keep a close eye on this Sal.
Gary
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Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 02:42 PM UTC
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Hey Sal,
Nice start Sal. Have you ran into any issues with the undercarriage and suspension? Im going to build that kit for the APC/AFV campaign in August. Ill keep a close eye on this Sal.
Gary
Hi Gary,
I haven't had any issues yet
It seams like a really nice kit. The instructions are a little confusing but I haven't run into and mixed up part numbers yet
I think I'm up to step 7 which seams a lot confusing so I will wait to do that when I have quite
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Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 03:07 PM UTC
Thanks Sal!
Ive had the kit for a couple years and keep putting it off just because of the undercarriage and the instructions which look VERY busy, and we all now how those DML instructions are.
Now That i have enlisted in a campaign with it ive got to build it, RIGHT? Anyways, ill follow yours close and ill be better prepaired in August.
Thanks Sal,
Gary
