Gary,

Your Marder is looking great; I really like the wiring on the radios since it really adds that life to the model that can be captured in plastic. And congratulations on being in the Feb issue of Scale Military Modeller International with your Staghound, that's a nice build as well.

Hey Brother Phil, Thanks man! I always value your opinion and input. Ya know i hadnt thought about the tube thickness, but looking back at my references they are WAY too thick....lesson learned bro....i aint drillin' nutin'!

Hey Kevin, Im happy you stopped by my friend! Thanks a bunch for the awesome words man. The Stag-n-the Mag....is hopefully the first of many.

I have and update here...ive glued the sides on but the gun and gun sheild is dry fitted. Still need to weather the gun and gun platform plus some wee touchups here and there.



I feel like im gettin' close to the top and then its all down hill from there.....OH SNAP....tha TRACKS!!!

Gary

Just plain superb Gary!
Speachless, you really have your own style bro and, I love it. Keep it up.

Phil.

Looks great Gary!! A pro like you, the tracks will be nothing!

Happy Modeling, -zon

Agreed! Nice Gary! I think I'm going to use yours as a model for the interior of my Marder. (pun intended).

- Steve

Brother Phil, Zon, Steve-o...thanks fellas! Im makin' headyway now...could have primer on it by monday. Maybe....

I have attatched the rear plate, which didnt fit properly so im having to make some adjustments and will do some seam filling but HEY...progress is PROGRESS Aye!


The sponge material is been stuffed into some gaps to prevent oversray later. Thanks fellas!

Gary

Gary,

Looking really nice. It gives me the itch to try a Marder as well, but I have a couple of projects stacking up, so it may be a while.

Thanks
Kevin

Hi all,

Here's my entry:



Quite a challenge!

Greetings,

Max

Hello Kevin, thanks buddy...i appreciate ya!

Welcome aboard Max....i building so alone lately!

Gary

Alright! Everyone is off and running!


Nice choice Max! I almost won one of those on eBay but it looks like I'll build the Marder II.










~ Jeff

Hey Jeff,

You gonna get crackin' on the Marder II soon?

Got a small update. I attached the exhaust pipe and muffler as well as the jack and tool box. Next is the tools but im not sure how i want to replicate clamps. I cant seem to put the PE clamps together and ive tried many times. Ill figure out something. Oh, and i broke something.....



More soon!

Gary

Ah... YEAH! As soon as I find those little elves you kicked to the curb!

No really, tomorrow is the last day of my treatment this month and I made some room so after the MRI on Saturday I shall try to get back.

But you guys are really looking good!










~ Jeff

Sweet pe you got there Gary!
you should stop playing with your models bro, this way you wont break it! Seriously, hope it won`t be to much of a pain to repair.

Phil.

Yeah Jeff tha elves....you gotta watch those little buggers! There on their way to your house now. I used a sling shot to keepem in line!

Jeff thats awesome buddy! I hope all goes well and im lookin' forward to your build.

AH brother Phil...you know me too well dont ya! You wouldnt believe the battles ive had on my floor. Kursk is the funnest but the Germans always seem to win!

Later my friends,
Gary

Well, I grabbed some Armour Workshop tracks for my H39 chassis. Resin with brass pins, they were causing me a bit of grief but I think I've got a system now. I've also been digging through the stash and I've found more Marders. I'm going to see what I can finish in the duration of this campaign.

I also found an ancient Tamiya Marder II and Italeri Marder III in bags that I may tackle as well. We'll see.

Hey Ryan, We got ourselves a Marder madness party now!!! Sweet goodies right there fella!

Gary

Little late to the party but I'm in with this one that I just reviewed:



I'll start a build log in the AFV forum to link to the review and post some pics up here too.

Hiya James, Better late than never! Looking forward to your build and review. Welcome to the Party!

Gary

Looking forward to that James-it's on my wish list.

Welcome to all those that have just joined in!

Looks like we'll have a full Brigade here with the Marders so let's build away!


Nice start everyone!










~ Jeff

Hello Gentlemen,

I have attached all tools but wire cutters. I only have a few small bits here and there and then im on to Tracks...MY FAVORITE....not! I may even have primer on by friday.


Thanks fellas.

Gary

Gary,

Nice clean build as usual. Keep up the good work.

I agree, great work as usual by Gary & the Elfs .. mmh sounds like a rock band from the 70's ..

3 tone Camo Gary ?

Thanks a bunch Kevin!

John, you aint heard...i sent them elves packin'! Should be at Jeff's house soon to pester him awhile.

I think i got that album in the closet John...sounds familiar dont it! Hey, thanks brother John!

Thanks for droppin by fellas.

Gary

Gary - Awesome looking Marder, I like the styrene strap, PE buckle combo on your tools.

Marnix, Ryan and James - Looking forward to your builds, a nice mix of Marder kits from the past and today. The Bronco Marder II D and the Tamiya Marder III H w/7.62cm gun are on my wish list.

I was planning on building the 'Kohlenklau' Marder II and Dragon obliges with a new Marder II release:


The kit even comes with the giant wooden stowage crate seen in the photos!


Nate