Well, I have 3 candidates for this campaign, and I'm hoping to finish them all (!!!)
First up is the Trumpeter 1/35 Su-152
Second is the classic Tamiya 1/35 Bradley. This kit must 35 years old?
Finally the Dragon 1/35 M4A1 (76mm)W. This kit has been stopped and started so many times I've lost count, but is also closest to finishing...
The Sherman or Su-152 may also end up on a diorama base....we'll see
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Unfinished Business 2020
Posted: Thursday, April 02, 2020 - 02:19 AM UTC
GulfWarrior
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Posted: Thursday, April 02, 2020 - 06:00 AM UTC
GaryKato
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Posted: Thursday, April 02, 2020 - 07:01 AM UTC
So many Shelf Queens. Tamiya 1/35 Leopard 1A4 is probably the closest to finishing. Screwed up one set of license plate decals, but will use the others (2 more sets). I'll have to see what else needs painting.
Spearhead01
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Posted: Thursday, April 02, 2020 - 08:47 AM UTC
I´m in with this 1/35 US SF GMV based on Tamiyas M1025. Too many aftermarket resin products and details broke my spirit. Been on the shelf for the last two years... Partially built, partially painted ...
/Freddy
/Freddy
petbat
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Posted: Thursday, April 02, 2020 - 01:52 PM UTC
Thanks Richard. Very Speedy indeed.
Welcome aboard everyone... don't forget to enlist on the campaign page as per Richard's link if you have not yet done so.
Contrary to my usual practice of getting votes on awards, this time I have just created the one.. I hope you like it.
Welcome aboard everyone... don't forget to enlist on the campaign page as per Richard's link if you have not yet done so.
Contrary to my usual practice of getting votes on awards, this time I have just created the one.. I hope you like it.
petbat
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Posted: Thursday, April 02, 2020 - 02:48 PM UTC
Hi Neil.
The Bradley and SU fit in with the theme perfectly, but the Sherman is painted and decaled, so on it's own is outside the rules.
However, if your plan is to have both the Sherman and SU in a diorama together, that is sweet and a build I would really love to see come together.....
The Bradley and SU fit in with the theme perfectly, but the Sherman is painted and decaled, so on it's own is outside the rules.
However, if your plan is to have both the Sherman and SU in a diorama together, that is sweet and a build I would really love to see come together.....
Martinvidas
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Posted: Friday, April 03, 2020 - 01:19 AM UTC
Hello
What about my Jagtpanther - the tracks are not assembled and the paint it is not done yet.
Is it OK?
What about my Jagtpanther - the tracks are not assembled and the paint it is not done yet.
Is it OK?
Posted: Friday, April 03, 2020 - 06:18 AM UTC
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Hi Neil.
The Bradley and SU fit in with the theme perfectly, but the Sherman is painted and decaled, so on it's own is outside the rules.
However, if your plan is to have both the Sherman and SU in a diorama together, that is sweet and a build I would really love to see come together.....
Ah, I confess that I did not read the rules......guilty as charged your honour!
The Sherman is in 1st Polish AD markings, so will not be in the same dio as the Su152. The uncertainty about which will go on the diorama is that they I only have one base that will fit a subject of their size but have Russian and British figures for both of them.
steel_tiger1
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Posted: Friday, April 03, 2020 - 07:08 AM UTC
I am in with this first.Realistic expectations that I might be able to finish this by the end of the campaign.
I am not sure my Abrams qualifies I will have to dig it out to see how much is left to do.
Posted: Friday, April 03, 2020 - 08:29 AM UTC
Peter,
How about finishing my BLG-60M-2 in this Campaign?
It didn't cross the finish line in Richard's "Once More Unto the Breach" Campaign last year.
I still have to construct some tiny features, add some protective coating on the brigde halves and paint & weather it...
It would be a nice kick to finish the BLG-60, if I'm allowed to enter it here,
How about finishing my BLG-60M-2 in this Campaign?
It didn't cross the finish line in Richard's "Once More Unto the Breach" Campaign last year.
I still have to construct some tiny features, add some protective coating on the brigde halves and paint & weather it...
It would be a nice kick to finish the BLG-60, if I'm allowed to enter it here,
petbat
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Posted: Friday, April 03, 2020 - 09:05 AM UTC
No problem Neil. Looking forward to whatever you end up doing. I just love watching other people's builds - you get great ideas that way.
Martin you still have tracks to assemble and paint, so that on it's own qualifies it for this build.
Tom, nice beast you have started there. One big chunk of styrene.
Angel, you know I have been salivating over the bridgelayer…. of course I want to see it finished....
Martin, Tom & Angel. Welcome aboard guys.
Martin you still have tracks to assemble and paint, so that on it's own qualifies it for this build.
Tom, nice beast you have started there. One big chunk of styrene.
Angel, you know I have been salivating over the bridgelayer…. of course I want to see it finished....
Martin, Tom & Angel. Welcome aboard guys.
JamesL27
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Posted: Saturday, April 04, 2020 - 11:15 AM UTC
I may join up. Got Takom's 1/16 FT-17 that's been sitting around partially built for a couple years now, and this is the perfect excuse to get back into it. Unfortunately not a lot of free time and too many projects. I'll need to see how this Spring goes.
petbat
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Posted: Saturday, April 04, 2020 - 11:29 AM UTC
Welcome aboard James. Will be nice to see a large scale kit in here.
Posted: Saturday, April 04, 2020 - 11:34 AM UTC
Angel,
Looking forward to the bridge layer build, you always have very interesting models.
Don't know what I'll do yet. Perhaps a figure or two.
Take care and stay safe,
Don "Lakota"
Looking forward to the bridge layer build, you always have very interesting models.
Don't know what I'll do yet. Perhaps a figure or two.
Take care and stay safe,
Don "Lakota"
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Posted: Saturday, April 04, 2020 - 01:44 PM UTC
Can't wait to see that bridge layer finished, Angel. Looks pretty damn awesome already!
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Posted: Saturday, April 04, 2020 - 03:22 PM UTC
Looking to wrap up this little fella.
petbat
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Posted: Saturday, April 04, 2020 - 04:31 PM UTC
Great Chris, welcome aboard.
Olivier is building the SS11 armed version in the Tank Destroyers Group Build if you are interested in some tweaks..
Olivier is building the SS11 armed version in the Tank Destroyers Group Build if you are interested in some tweaks..
Posted: Saturday, April 04, 2020 - 06:58 PM UTC
Thanks Peter!
I have enlisted.
Thanks also Richard and Don!
I really need to finish the AVLB- it takes too much space on my modelling bench.
I have a couple of others builds to finish/bring to an advanced stage and then I'll switch to the AVLB again.
Take care and keep modelbuilding,
I have enlisted.
Thanks also Richard and Don!
I really need to finish the AVLB- it takes too much space on my modelling bench.
I have a couple of others builds to finish/bring to an advanced stage and then I'll switch to the AVLB again.
Take care and keep modelbuilding,
Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 04:28 PM UTC
Here is my start picture for the campaign. Hopefully it will show up
Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 05:07 PM UTC
Cam,
Will follow your build with great interest!
I see Bulgarian decals among the goodies on your starting picture-do you intend to make a Bulgarian Pz.38(t)?
If that's the case, I can provide some info about Bulgarian "Praga" tanks(that was the officialy designation of Pz. 38(t) in Bulgarian Royal Army).
Will follow your build with great interest!
I see Bulgarian decals among the goodies on your starting picture-do you intend to make a Bulgarian Pz.38(t)?
If that's the case, I can provide some info about Bulgarian "Praga" tanks(that was the officialy designation of Pz. 38(t) in Bulgarian Royal Army).
Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2020 - 05:45 PM UTC
Yes I was planning to do the 1st Armoured Brigade just before the victory parade in Sofia in 1944. I must admit my reference material on Bulgarian armour is rather sparse. I am surprised the the 38(t) and the T-11 survived that long. I am using the Bison Decals sheet as reference.
Posted: Monday, April 06, 2020 - 07:49 AM UTC
If we're ruling out anything painted/decalled then I'll have to dust off my Panda Object 279 that stalled at the track-assembly stage. (All those links, and lack of access to the inboard runs...). I'll dig it out for photos later.
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Posted: Monday, April 06, 2020 - 09:12 AM UTC
Welcome aboard Tom and Cam.
Angel, I would be interested in learning more about the Bulgarian p.z.38(t) as well. Sounds like an interesting story coming up.
Angel, I would be interested in learning more about the Bulgarian p.z.38(t) as well. Sounds like an interesting story coming up.
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Posted: Wednesday, April 08, 2020 - 05:14 AM UTC
Well here's what I be running with starting with an E100 super heavy. It needs the side plates fitting, a complete camo paint finish, final detailing, decals and weathering.
Next is a King Tiger, needs a full camo paint job, detailing and adding some new PE and decals then weathering.
Lastly if time allows will be this Sherman, needs full painting, decals, detailing and weathering.
Next is a King Tiger, needs a full camo paint job, detailing and adding some new PE and decals then weathering.
Lastly if time allows will be this Sherman, needs full painting, decals, detailing and weathering.
petbat
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Posted: Wednesday, April 08, 2020 - 08:09 AM UTC
A years worth of unfinished projects John???