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What the Flak? Official Campaign
macotra4
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 04:41 AM UTC
Pawel,
it shows its age. Molds are not in the perfect shape. Some sanding is required. But... I like it. Weathering is my weak point. So far it did receive first coat of dark gray. Now, using Vallejo modulation set I will try to get some color modulation and then a little bit of weathering, or more of weathering if time permits...
Pozdrowienia,
Tomek
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 01:51 PM UTC
Just finished this little thing last night. It was a reasonably easy build with no major issues, just took a long elapsed time because of other stuff. Some seam filling around the inside of the launcher but other than that it went together like a dream. There are a lot of decals for the missile, none for the launcher at all, but they were very easy to work with. One broke and i put one back-to-front. Some maybe upside down but you wouldn't notice them as the "print" is so tiny. I deliberatly went for a weathered look on the launcher and a clean look on the missile as it's a re-load. Unfortunatly the clear coat is too glossy...satin would probably have been better. The whole thing is brush painted with Vallejo acrylics (a first for me) and weathered with AK washes and Tamiya powders. Clear coat is a Tamiya rattle can.













If there's a "Flak you two" I'll be in

Cheers
Sean
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 03:17 PM UTC
Looks fantastic, Sean! And, yes, it does look like there may be a "Flak you Two!" in the offing. Maybe start Summer or Fall.

Armored76
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 05:05 PM UTC
Turned out great, Sean despite the gloss on the missile!



Quoted Text

And, yes, it does look like there may be a "Flak you Two!" in the offing. Maybe start Summer or Fall.


Woohoo!!!
Giovanni1508
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 06:24 PM UTC
Hi Tom,


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so thats where i stand at this point:


now color modulation and i do have a hope that i will finish in time...


I see your Sd.Kfz.10/4 with flak 38 20mm: is it the Italeri kit ?
I'm building the same...

Cheers
Giovanni

Charlie-66
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 07:18 PM UTC
Great job Sean!

If there's a Flak-U 2 I'm in.
roman
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 01:21 AM UTC
my model

ZiS-5 1:35 Zvezda + Dshk with crew 1:35 Zvezda

Giovanni1508
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 07:09 PM UTC
Hi Mark,


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Looks fantastic, Sean! And, yes, it does look like there may be a "Flak you Two!" in the offing. Maybe start Summer or Fall.



Great news ! In that case, I'll enlist !

Cheers
Armored76
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 07:44 PM UTC
Cool choice, Roman! Are you sure the remaining two weeks are enough to finish it?
roteck
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 01:33 AM UTC
Finally finished it! I can't say I enjoyed this build! But anyway, here it is!

Disappointing kit! No decals for the missiles! I intended to install 2 missiles, but some parts broke off on one, so, it was down to one only! Trumpeter revived my long forgotten hatred for "Links and Lenghts" tracks... big time!

I think it's a little bit on the dirty side, but I wanted to represent a vehicle on maneuver for an extended period of time.






Cheers and constructive comments are most welcome!

Christian
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 02:46 AM UTC
Nice Work Christian, despite the troube it looks pretty good to me.
I´m almost done with my Flak aswell. Was urged to get a replacement barrel, was well worth it, I guess



In this shot the remains of the sink marks are overly visible, in´t that bad in reality. Still a bit annoying...





Pics for the gallery will folow...
Namabiiru
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 03:13 AM UTC
Looks great, Christian! Sorry to hear you had so much trouble with this kit. Yes, it does have some real deficiencies, but I enjoyed building mine. Of course, I also put Friuls on it, so no messing with the provided L&L tracks.

mmeier
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 06:42 AM UTC
Finished the LAV-AD





No weathering since I have no idea how I will mount it yet. Seems to happen a bit more often recently
PrickleHead
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 08:45 AM UTC
Had terrible issues with my mobelwagen (does anyone else think that some kits are just cursed and dont want to be built?).

I am in still but am building AFVs Bofors







Started Sunday afternoon and already am well into it. Will post more soon.

macotra4
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 09:20 AM UTC
Giovanni
yes it is a old Italeri kit. Old, but still nice to build. some putty is required, some "manual" work, but it is pretty easy to build.
Namabiiru
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:02 AM UTC
Glad to see so many builds getting wrapped up. Anybody think they'll have trouble meeting the deadline, and might need an extension? I'm generally against extensions as a rule, but if some has had extenuating circumstances we can discuss.



PrickleHead
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:06 AM UTC
Want a quick What the Flak build...try this.....

justsendit
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:47 PM UTC
That could also be one for the 'Improve your figures' Campaign!
PrickleHead
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Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 04:53 AM UTC

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That could also be one for the 'Improve your figures' Campaign!


That's about the standard of my figures!
27-1025
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 04:32 AM UTC
[quote]Hello all,
I just finished Flakpanzer 38 of Tristar. Here are the pics.


Big thumbs up! Very nicely done. Like the wear and tear and the camo looks spot on.
Charlie-66
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 07:02 AM UTC

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Glad to see so many builds getting wrapped up. Anybody think they'll have trouble meeting the deadline, and might need an extension? I'm generally against extensions as a rule, but if some has had extenuating circumstances we can discuss.





I am almost done. I could use one more week but understand if the answer is "no"
Namabiiru
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 09:08 AM UTC

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Quoted Text

Glad to see so many builds getting wrapped up. Anybody think they'll have trouble meeting the deadline, and might need an extension? I'm generally against extensions as a rule, but if some has had extenuating circumstances we can discuss.







I am almost done. I could use one more week but understand if the answer is "no"


Anyone else need a bit of extra time?

PrickleHead
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 08:15 PM UTC
Just aboutdone,,,,,just need a bibs and bobs and some paint.

Scoutmaster
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 09:48 PM UTC
Another week or two of extension would be great.I'm nearly done with the assembly and would really need some extra time to do the painting and weathering stuff.
Namabiiru
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Posted: Monday, February 23, 2015 - 12:57 AM UTC
Very well then, shall we say one more week--7 Mar--and go from there if necessary?

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