Michael, I would be up for this one!
I have 1 or 2 Takom kits that would work quite well.
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Where Armorama group builds can be discussed, organized, and updates posted.
Where Armorama group builds can be discussed, organized, and updates posted.
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WWI Armor Campaign
Posted: Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 09:06 AM UTC
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 06:30 PM UTC
Welcome aboard Simon and Jeff! Nice to see the numbers growing!
Michael
Michael
jbutler
Oregon, United States
Joined: April 21, 2007
KitMaker: 76 posts
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Joined: April 21, 2007
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Posted: Monday, August 21, 2017 - 09:34 PM UTC
I'm in for my first Armorama GB. Now I have to find a kit.
Johnnyb
Johnnyb
Zhivago
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: December 02, 2014
KitMaker: 109 posts
Armorama: 97 posts
Joined: December 02, 2014
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Armorama: 97 posts
Posted: Monday, August 21, 2017 - 10:08 PM UTC
I'm already in a couple of campaigns, but this would take priority. While I've built several tanks in observance of the anniversary of the Great War, I've still got a Takom Whippet (to upgrade my Emhar kit) that I could throw at this. I'd definitely be interested.
Posted: Monday, August 21, 2017 - 10:24 PM UTC
I am in. I have built the Tamiya Mk IV Male and enjoyed the build very much. I have been fondling my Hobbyboss Char Schneider lately, so I guess it is time to give it a build!
Thanks,
Stephen
Thanks,
Stephen
Zhivago
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: December 02, 2014
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Joined: December 02, 2014
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Posted: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 12:40 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I am in. I have built the Tamiya Mk IV Male and enjoyed the build very much. I have been fondling my Hobbyboss Char Schneider lately, so I guess it is time to give it a build!
Thanks,
Stephen
Ahhh, the tracks. The tracks are AWFUL. But I have a solution when the time comes.
dtniedert
Kentucky, United States
Joined: December 11, 2014
KitMaker: 152 posts
Armorama: 139 posts
Joined: December 11, 2014
KitMaker: 152 posts
Armorama: 139 posts
Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 11:45 PM UTC
In with Mark IV
Darson
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 14, 2005
KitMaker: 247 posts
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Joined: June 14, 2005
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Posted: Monday, August 28, 2017 - 08:43 AM UTC
I just elisted yesterday but will have to make up my mind between the Meng A7V or the Meng Mk.V Female. Decisions, decisions.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Monday, October 09, 2017 - 03:01 AM UTC
So, no ribbon yet. How does this look to you all?
Simple, but effective (or at least I think so).
Michael
Simple, but effective (or at least I think so).
Michael
Posted: Monday, October 09, 2017 - 03:14 AM UTC
That looks good to me, I like the rhomboid shape for the outline.
Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 04:09 AM UTC
Simple and to the point! Works for me!
cdharwins
New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 28, 2006
KitMaker: 491 posts
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Joined: October 28, 2006
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Armorama: 462 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - 08:26 PM UTC
I'm in! I can't resist a WWI Campaign.
I just have to decide between an FT, a Mk IV Male, a MK I Female and a late St. Chamond.
Chris
I just have to decide between an FT, a Mk IV Male, a MK I Female and a late St. Chamond.
Chris
Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - 08:55 PM UTC
To One and All,
As I mentioned earlier, I am going to build the Char Schneider, the cool, boxy French thingy. I know the tracks are a bear, so I have the Fruils, but they do not look much better, so I may 'steal' the tracks from the Meng FT-17, since they were the same.
I caught the WWI bug when I built the very nice Tamiya Mk IV Male kit. Here is a picture of that beastie completed.
I hope to start in the next week or so.
Thanks,
Stephen
As I mentioned earlier, I am going to build the Char Schneider, the cool, boxy French thingy. I know the tracks are a bear, so I have the Fruils, but they do not look much better, so I may 'steal' the tracks from the Meng FT-17, since they were the same.
I caught the WWI bug when I built the very nice Tamiya Mk IV Male kit. Here is a picture of that beastie completed.
I hope to start in the next week or so.
Thanks,
Stephen
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - 09:23 PM UTC
Very nice, Stephen! Don't forget that the campaign doesn't officially start until 1 November (next Wednesday).
Michael
Michael
Posted: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 - 05:42 AM UTC
Here is my entry.
Another Takom Tank.
Still not 100% sure what version I will build
Another Takom Tank.
Still not 100% sure what version I will build
gastec
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: February 03, 2014
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Joined: February 03, 2014
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Posted: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 - 06:39 AM UTC
I'm keen on joining in. Have built a few WW1 tanks and have a few in the stash. Will pull something out later and have something a little different in mind....
Gary
Gary
beeteutel
Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
Joined: May 16, 2016
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Joined: May 16, 2016
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Posted: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 - 04:14 PM UTC
I would like to follow this campaign. It's my first so far. Greetings Thomas
PasiAhopelto
Uusimaa, Finland
Joined: October 01, 2016
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Joined: October 01, 2016
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Posted: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 - 08:37 PM UTC
And I'm building Meng's A7V:
Actually I would prefer to build Mark V, but this is what I have in stash. Not complaining, should be fun build anyway
Actually I would prefer to build Mark V, but this is what I have in stash. Not complaining, should be fun build anyway
cdharwins
New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 28, 2006
KitMaker: 491 posts
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Joined: October 28, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 - 09:23 PM UTC
I've decided to go with Takom's Mk I Female for this campign. I'm going to add MR Modellbau's "Correction Set" with the improved driver's cab.
PanzerGeek
Alberta, Canada
Joined: February 10, 2008
KitMaker: 221 posts
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Joined: February 10, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2017 - 12:00 AM UTC
Nito74
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - 06:08 PM UTC
j76lr
New Jersey, United States
Joined: September 22, 2006
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Joined: September 22, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - 08:14 PM UTC
Quoted Text
And I'm building Meng's A7V:
Actually I would prefer to build Mark V, but this is what I have in stash. Not complaining, should be fun build anyway
that kit looks huge. Im going to follow your posts
PasiAhopelto
Uusimaa, Finland
Joined: October 01, 2016
KitMaker: 514 posts
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Joined: October 01, 2016
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Posted: Friday, November 17, 2017 - 04:32 PM UTC
That's what it would've looked like to someone standing in a trench. Not a welcome sigth I'm sure. From a different angle it's similar in size to later Sherman models:
Running gear (except tracks) is mostly there, and superstructure will probably reach top the the M51's turret. So far I'm pleased with Meng's design. Good level of detail, and easy to build.
Running gear (except tracks) is mostly there, and superstructure will probably reach top the the M51's turret. So far I'm pleased with Meng's design. Good level of detail, and easy to build.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Friday, November 17, 2017 - 07:35 PM UTC
Very nice, Pasi! I have that one and will be building it one of these days. For this campaign, however, I think I'll stick to my current Takom theme:
While I've always planned to do the Male version, I'm glad I got this box rather than the original as this one has the much easier one piece snap together track links rather than the infamous 5 piece (?) links in the first boxing.
Michael
While I've always planned to do the Male version, I'm glad I got this box rather than the original as this one has the much easier one piece snap together track links rather than the infamous 5 piece (?) links in the first boxing.
Michael
PanzerGeek
Alberta, Canada
Joined: February 10, 2008
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Joined: February 10, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - 07:44 AM UTC