Tank Destroyers campaign now enlisting!
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 02:31 AM UTC
In all respect, this campaign is not to be confused with the just finished campaign, Tank Terror.
The Tank Destroyers campaign is for us to study and build only the Self Propelled Tracked Tank Destroyers of the WW-2 era. The unique and succesful weapon that was designed to take on the heavy tanks.
Any nation and any scale may be built. So lets join together to learn what we can about these most interesting tracked vehicles, and there operations. And build models!
The proposed campaign starts on May 1, 2005 and will end on August 31, 2005, with the option to extend if need be. So come join in mates, its going to be fun and a learning experience!
In best regards,
Garry
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: April 26, 2004
KitMaker: 5,435 posts
Armorama: 2,762 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 03:05 AM UTC
I'm in, great idea!
My entry will probably be a M18 or M10
Martin
1/16th radio-controlled
1/35th static
Joined: December 18, 2001
KitMaker: 12,596 posts
Armorama: 9,071 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 03:11 AM UTC
I enlisted. Hope I get to finish!
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: November 03, 2004
KitMaker: 585 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 03:53 AM UTC
OK- I'm in!
Most likely to be an M10 of some description.
MC
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: April 17, 2002
KitMaker: 2,314 posts
Armorama: 1,905 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 04:07 AM UTC
Please count me in Garry. I've got a pic of a combined M18 Hellcat chassis fitted with the M36 90mm turret. It was developed during the WW2 time frame, but did not make it into combat, (at least that is my understanding. If this one is OK Garry, I would love to build it. Thanks.
Steve
California, United States
Joined: December 01, 2001
KitMaker: 5,885 posts
Armorama: 3,799 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 04:12 AM UTC
Excited! I'm in too!
Gunnie
Museum Associate Curator, Military Vehicle Technology Foundation (MVTF), Portola Valley, California
GunTruck Studios
AMPS #1044
IPMS/USA #24551
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 04:16 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Please count me in Garry. I've got a pic of a combined M18 Hellcat chassis fitted with the M36 90mm turret. It was developed during the WW2 time frame, but did not make it into combat, (at least that is my understanding. If this one is OK Garry, I would love to build it. Thanks.
Steve
You go Steve! That sounds awesome, and can you post a pic of that combo? Thats going to be an interesting build indeed!
,
Garry
Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: May 09, 2004
KitMaker: 1,041 posts
Armorama: 533 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 04:54 AM UTC
M-18 or Jagdtiger... M-18 or Jagdtiger...
HECK! i might as well do both! (if i have the time) :-) :-) :-)
Pig #126. Lord of Mental Institute, Minister of Chewing Gums
A self confessed Panther-holic
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: April 26, 2004
KitMaker: 5,435 posts
Armorama: 2,762 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 05:15 AM UTC
Quoted Text
M-18 or Jagdtiger... M-18 or Jagdtiger...
HECK! i might as well do both! (if i have the time) :-) :-) :-)
lol time is always the killer.... :-)
1/16th radio-controlled
1/35th static
Texas, United States
Joined: June 01, 2004
KitMaker: 1,161 posts
Armorama: 542 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 05:38 AM UTC
I've raised my right hand and enlisted. Be doing a Tamiya Marder III.
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: September 11, 2002
KitMaker: 1,933 posts
Armorama: 985 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 07:42 AM UTC
If I can get my Ardennes entry finished i want to do my academy M10, been in my stash for 2 years. nice one Garry
Sofiya, Bulgaria
Joined: February 20, 2005
KitMaker: 123 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 07:44 AM UTC
Count me in with the tamiya Late Jagdpanther.
Woooooo, exciting!!!!
Nun erst recht!
"FOR A HOLY PURE REPUBLIC AND FOR EVERYONE ON TO HIS OWN!"
V.Levski
Washington, United States
Joined: September 03, 2004
KitMaker: 1,185 posts
Armorama: 810 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 07:58 AM UTC
Gary -
Great Campaign and I'm in, too. I'm planning on doing Dragon's JagdPanther (early version) or Dragon Hetzer (command version). Hope to use momentum from "Ardennes" Campaign to carry me through. Might even try for a "two fer", time will tell.
Blade48mrd
"With your shield or dead upon it!"
North Carolina, United States
Joined: July 07, 2004
KitMaker: 470 posts
Armorama: 362 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 08:24 AM UTC
Okay, I'll have a go at it. Not sure what I'll build, but I'll figure something out.
"Rules are for those who fear the consequences."
#073
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: October 05, 2002
KitMaker: 2,659 posts
Armorama: 1,512 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 09:19 AM UTC
okies count me in.. love TD's.. got a M10 or 2 sitting around.. or maybe that M18... hmm could use this as an excuse to get that M36.... also think I have a Dragon kit of a Nashorn sitting around I think that might quailify have to give it a look see... all I know is i'll build something...
Just Your Everyday Average Model Builder
Texas, United States
Joined: June 16, 2003
KitMaker: 678 posts
Armorama: 448 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 09:55 AM UTC
I just enlisted, not sure what i will be doing yet.
Keith
Minnesota, United States
Joined: March 04, 2003
KitMaker: 4,630 posts
Armorama: 4,498 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 11:19 AM UTC
what can I say but...Zverboi...of the 152mm type. (ISU-152) I am assuming this will count as a tank destroyer rather than an assault gun...
Ex-34th ID MNANG - 13F and 63D
"Fire For Effect."
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 02:08 PM UTC
Alright guys! Good showing, that makes 15 signed in already. So welcome aboard all! Its going to be a great build.
Cheers,
Garry
Tennessee, United States
Joined: June 28, 2004
KitMaker: 987 posts
Armorama: 444 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 02:52 PM UTC
Count me in as well. Let's see I have an M-18 or a Marder III or a Stug IV late or a Jagd Panzer IV Zwischen Losung...decisions, decisions... :-)
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 05:50 PM UTC
Quoted Text
what can I say but...Zverboi...of the 152mm type. (ISU-152) I am assuming this will count as a tank destroyer rather than an assault gun...
Hi Jacques!
I'm not familure with this vehicle. Could somone give us some insite on this please?
Garry
Minnesota, United States
Joined: March 04, 2003
KitMaker: 4,630 posts
Armorama: 4,498 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 06:11 PM UTC
The ISU-152 was a derivative of the JS-II series of tanks. It mounted a 152mm howitzer in a armoured casement and was meant to "assault" german lines either through tank destruction or bunker busting. It was named Zverboi, "animal hunter". because it worked well against Tigers and Panthers. (oh my!)
It was the perfect representation of russian methodology, a tremendous sledgehammer to smash on german tanks.
Ex-34th ID MNANG - 13F and 63D
"Fire For Effect."
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 06:28 PM UTC
Quoted Text
The ISU-152 was a derivative of the JS-II series of tanks. It mounted a 152mm howitzer in a armoured casement and was meant to "assault" german lines either through tank destruction or bunker busting. It was named Zverboi, "animal hunter". because it worked well against Tigers and Panthers. (oh my!)
It was the perfect representation of russian methodology, a tremendous sledgehammer to smash on german tanks.
LOL, sounds like a Tank Destroyer to me! Go for it Jacques
Garry
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 06:24 AM UTC
Tank Destroyers, coming at ya guys!
Nows the time to sign up. We have 17 in the campaign now, got to make this a good one! There is a lot of good kits out there to choose from. This is going to be an exciting campaign!
Cheers amigo's!
Garry
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 12:29 PM UTC
Ok guys, got to keep this thread going!
Garry
Joined: December 15, 2002
KitMaker: 4,503 posts
Armorama: 3,159 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 12:47 PM UTC
Count me in on this one too. Time for a change of pace.
Dave
"Don't be afraid to think outside the box"
"Animal wants Trucks!!"
