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Got Wheels? Campaign 2020
GulfWarrior
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Joined: January 05, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, June 07, 2020 - 03:30 AM UTC
That is an awesome paint job, Robert! Seriously!
robw_uk
Joined: June 22, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, June 07, 2020 - 04:51 AM UTC
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That is an awesome paint job, Robert! Seriously!
thanks Richard... little bit flddly but well worth it. Am not going too overboard with weathering on this one
barkingdigger
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#013
Joined: June 20, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 12:33 PM UTC
Hi gang,
Been busy with other campaigns, but decided to make a start on this one tonight! I'm going with the classic Tamiya M8 Greyhound scout car, in the jazzy Free French markings. The usual Tamiya build-quality let me get most of the hull done in just a couple hours!
The interior needs paint before the hull can be sealed up for painting the exterior...
[EDIT: The price sticker will tell anyone from the UK exactly how long this has sat in my stash...]
Been busy with other campaigns, but decided to make a start on this one tonight! I'm going with the classic Tamiya M8 Greyhound scout car, in the jazzy Free French markings. The usual Tamiya build-quality let me get most of the hull done in just a couple hours!
The interior needs paint before the hull can be sealed up for painting the exterior...
[EDIT: The price sticker will tell anyone from the UK exactly how long this has sat in my stash...]
robw_uk
Joined: June 22, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 06:02 PM UTC
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Hi gang,
Been busy with other campaigns, but decided to make a start on this one tonight! I'm going with the classic Tamiya M8 Greyhound scout car, in the jazzy Free French markings. The usual Tamiya build-quality let me get most of the hull done in just a couple hours!
The interior needs paint before the hull can be sealed up for painting the exterior...
[EDIT: The price sticker will tell anyone from the UK exactly how long this has sat in my stash...]
nice start - this is on my wishlist...
and the price tag - hasn't gone up much but Beatties.... used to love going to the one in Birmingham as a kid....
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 07:10 PM UTC
I remember Beatties having ads in Military Modelling way back... Even though I live in Australia I remembered dreaming of a place like that here! From a 1971 issue....
I see by your near 20 pound price you did not take advantage of the 0.99 pence for the 1960's version offered back then...
And speaking of that 'Auspicious' but defunct periodical, are you hoping to keep up with the standard that enabled this M8 Greyhound grace front cover of the 2nd ever issue?
….. big shoes to fill there Tom
How far we have come from that 1960's era kit and 70's build expectations, to the newer 1998 release you are now building and how we finish models now.....
I see by your near 20 pound price you did not take advantage of the 0.99 pence for the 1960's version offered back then...
And speaking of that 'Auspicious' but defunct periodical, are you hoping to keep up with the standard that enabled this M8 Greyhound grace front cover of the 2nd ever issue?
….. big shoes to fill there Tom
How far we have come from that 1960's era kit and 70's build expectations, to the newer 1998 release you are now building and how we finish models now.....
barkingdigger
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Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 09:50 PM UTC
I just hope my painting skills are up to that gold standard! 
My brother had one of those motorized M8s, where the two rear axles (and motor) were on a pivoting plate to allow some articulation. When picked up, the middle wheels would hang down most unrealistically! At the time I was still pushing my Monogram M48 through the jungles of the back yard, hunting down the Monogram Wirbelwind with the aid of my Monogram M8 and M35 truck. I'd like to say we never left a man behind, but a few fed the lawnmower...
Sadly the Beatties in Romford closed not long after I got the kit, and was reborn as a Modelzone instead. But they've gone the way of the dodo too, about half a dozen years ago?
My brother had one of those motorized M8s, where the two rear axles (and motor) were on a pivoting plate to allow some articulation. When picked up, the middle wheels would hang down most unrealistically! At the time I was still pushing my Monogram M48 through the jungles of the back yard, hunting down the Monogram Wirbelwind with the aid of my Monogram M8 and M35 truck. I'd like to say we never left a man behind, but a few fed the lawnmower...
Sadly the Beatties in Romford closed not long after I got the kit, and was reborn as a Modelzone instead. But they've gone the way of the dodo too, about half a dozen years ago?
SpeedyJ
Joined: September 17, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, June 13, 2020 - 09:45 PM UTC
And opened the box this afternoon, started the kit at step 20, building the gun.
Here we go. No aftermarket for the build, detail is outstanding.
Step 20, the gun.
Only small disaster, some 0.5mmx0.5mm piece was lost from some kind of a lever, will replace that later. Rest of the build is just fine.
One has to be careful cutting the plastic, I'm building a Cyber Hobby as aside for another campaign, it's a different styrene.
See you all later, when there is more progress.
Here we go. No aftermarket for the build, detail is outstanding.
Step 20, the gun.
Only small disaster, some 0.5mmx0.5mm piece was lost from some kind of a lever, will replace that later. Rest of the build is just fine.
One has to be careful cutting the plastic, I'm building a Cyber Hobby as aside for another campaign, it's a different styrene.
See you all later, when there is more progress.
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 02:38 PM UTC
Nice start Robert. Hoping to pick one of these up myself, one of these days.
SpeedyJ
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 03:01 PM UTC
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Nice start Robert. Hoping to pick one of these up myself, one of these days.
It's a great kit with a mass of detail. Really like the AFV Club kits, they sometimes have some overkill of tiny tiny parts, troublesome to release from the sprue and easy to break. Just needs time and a good beer, all becomes one.
Bigrip74
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Friday, June 19, 2020 - 06:07 AM UTC
I have been following this thread and love the photos posted of some good progress.
Finally started my M706.
Finally started my M706.
iam2brb
Joined: December 31, 2016
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Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2020 - 07:00 AM UTC
Ok so jut like the "Boomerang," this i Bumerang is coming around again!!! I originally had started this in a desert camo
But then i re-thought the idea, as the vehicle had never deployed anywhere in such a guise. I did a bit of digging, and found some pics of it in 3-color camo, and decided to go with it.
The AK interactive paint really works great! However, who knew that it would react with silly putty?!? Just like George Costanza on Seinfeld, the putty had issues with "shrinkage".
Even so, I like the way she came out. So a bit of touch up, some decals (dee-kals here in the SE-USA) along with some light weathering, and she'll be fine!
Shrinkage Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG2dF5PS0bI
But then i re-thought the idea, as the vehicle had never deployed anywhere in such a guise. I did a bit of digging, and found some pics of it in 3-color camo, and decided to go with it.
The AK interactive paint really works great! However, who knew that it would react with silly putty?!? Just like George Costanza on Seinfeld, the putty had issues with "shrinkage".
Even so, I like the way she came out. So a bit of touch up, some decals (dee-kals here in the SE-USA) along with some light weathering, and she'll be fine!
Shrinkage Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG2dF5PS0bI
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2020 - 09:38 AM UTC
I think you will find it is less a shrinkage issue 
and more likely the gravity effect. Silly putty wants to flatten, so when you mask with it, it will flow outward and downward, so what was butt up to an edge colour initially flows over where you intend to spray, thus leaving the tan gap between the dark brown and black. It is why I use Blu-Tac - it doesn't move.
and more likely the gravity effect. Silly putty wants to flatten, so when you mask with it, it will flow outward and downward, so what was butt up to an edge colour initially flows over where you intend to spray, thus leaving the tan gap between the dark brown and black. It is why I use Blu-Tac - it doesn't move. 
D1GG3R321
Joined: April 28, 2020
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Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2020 - 06:20 AM UTC
Hi all. Bit late to this party but this is my entry. Kit was super cheap, so why not?!? I also wanted and easier introduction to interiors, as I have the miniart SU-122 with interior in my stash which looks a great kit but a little intimidating.
Believe this is a re-box of an ICM kit.
Believe this is a re-box of an ICM kit.
kunjuro
Joined: October 27, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2020 - 05:06 PM UTC
Was thinking of joining the campaign Would a Tamiya Jeepney with the Machine Gun mounted count for the build?
Would a Tamiya Jeepney with the Machine Gun mounted count for the build?robw_uk
Joined: June 22, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2020 - 06:17 PM UTC
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Hi all. Bit late to this party but this is my entry. Kit was super cheap, so why not?!? I also wanted and easier introduction to interiors, as I have the miniart SU-122 with interior in my stash which looks a great kit but a little intimidating.
Believe this is a re-box of an ICM kit.
nice choice to start on the world of interiors. I too have the SU-122 (initial version) and agree it looks daunting - think thank will be the first build of 2021 tho
bison126
Joined: June 10, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2020 - 09:40 PM UTC
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I did a bit of digging, and found some pics of it in 3-color camo, and decided to go with it.
Nice job on this scheme. May I ask where you got your ref pics from?
It's a pity Zvezda does not give comprehensive painting instructions for this camo.
Olivier
barkingdigger
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Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2020 - 01:23 AM UTC
Brief update on my M8 - ready for priming & paint!
D1GG3R321
Joined: April 28, 2020
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Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2020 - 09:54 PM UTC
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Quoted TextHi all. Bit late to this party but this is my entry. Kit was super cheap, so why not?!? I also wanted and easier introduction to interiors, as I have the miniart SU-122 with interior in my stash which looks a great kit but a little intimidating.
Believe this is a re-box of an ICM kit.
nice choice to start on the world of interiors. I too have the SU-122 (initial version) and agree it looks daunting - think thank will be the first build of 2021 tho
Mine’s the mid production and likewise I think New year build for me. Started the P(204)f. Gone well together so far. Will get the interior done first then post a progress photo.
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Friday, July 03, 2020 - 07:52 AM UTC
Looks great Tom. The additional stowage is going to set it off nicely.
Sleepwalker71
Joined: August 30, 2012
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2020 - 06:01 PM UTC
Here we go.
7.2 litre in-line 6 cylinder Caterpillar C7 turbodiesel engine plus Allison 3500SP, 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting transmission.
Exquisite level of details closely followed by the annoying number of micro flashes to be cleaned. The whole thing is 4cm long. Parts count: better don't ask.
As you can see there are some parts missing - mainly exhaust and air intake to the turbocharger as well as tubing for intercooler and radiator. If you want (I want) add some more details like extra tubing and wiring, the whole thing will look much "denser"
7.2 litre in-line 6 cylinder Caterpillar C7 turbodiesel engine plus Allison 3500SP, 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting transmission.
Exquisite level of details closely followed by the annoying number of micro flashes to be cleaned. The whole thing is 4cm long. Parts count: better don't ask.
As you can see there are some parts missing - mainly exhaust and air intake to the turbocharger as well as tubing for intercooler and radiator. If you want (I want) add some more details like extra tubing and wiring, the whole thing will look much "denser"
SpeedyJ
Joined: September 17, 2013
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2020 - 08:49 PM UTC
Now You got me hooked!
What a beautiful engine. Can't wait to see more.
What a beautiful engine. Can't wait to see more.
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 - 06:58 AM UTC
Very nice detail in that indeed.
deerstalker36
Joined: May 16, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 08:42 PM UTC
was there a concensus on what the award ribbon was for this campaign?
D1GG3R321
Joined: April 28, 2020
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2020 - 11:42 PM UTC
So finished the interior. It's a pretty basic kit and I suppose I could have added a bit, to the engine particularly, but first attempt at anything with an interior.
I've quickly come to the realisation that most probably do with interior kits, which is how to I now display the model without covering up all that work! I'll probably keep some of the doors open - I have in mind a little diorama to support this for some point in the future, but does anyone have any tips for fixing doors, hatches etc. shut to allow for painting the exterior, so they can be easily opened after?
I'm also probably going to paint it in the anti-partisan scheme option with the kit, which is a tri-colour string pattern. To that end any suggestions for best fit Tamiya paints for the colours? I'm assuming dark yellow (or dark yellow 2) for the dunkelgelb, but what about the rotbraun and olivegrun?
I know there are other brands that offer those straight out of the bottle, but wanted to keep to tamiya as will be attempting freehand camo with the airbrush for the first time and didn't want the extra worry of new paint to thinner mixes, tip drying etc.
I've quickly come to the realisation that most probably do with interior kits, which is how to I now display the model without covering up all that work! I'll probably keep some of the doors open - I have in mind a little diorama to support this for some point in the future, but does anyone have any tips for fixing doors, hatches etc. shut to allow for painting the exterior, so they can be easily opened after?
I'm also probably going to paint it in the anti-partisan scheme option with the kit, which is a tri-colour string pattern. To that end any suggestions for best fit Tamiya paints for the colours? I'm assuming dark yellow (or dark yellow 2) for the dunkelgelb, but what about the rotbraun and olivegrun?
I know there are other brands that offer those straight out of the bottle, but wanted to keep to tamiya as will be attempting freehand camo with the airbrush for the first time and didn't want the extra worry of new paint to thinner mixes, tip drying etc.
robw_uk
Joined: June 22, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2020 - 08:57 AM UTC
calling the Type 16 done - trying to submit to the gallery - it says it has worked but it doesn't seem to have uploaded... any thoughts?
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