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ShermiesRule
Joined: December 11, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 05:33 AM UTC
Sure!
mauserman
Joined: September 27, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 06:20 AM UTC
I started a couple of weeks ago on my DUKW w/105 howitzer. Everything was going along just fine until I shot it with a coat of primer. It was so humid around here that the paint took forever to dry. In the meantime I started on a Tamiya duece and a half and have to finish that before I get back to the DUKW.
sourkraut
Joined: May 11, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 08:14 AM UTC
well I have a couple of projects im working on now,but I did order a scwimmwagen from squadron for this campaign. Although will be a straight out of the box build im kinda leaning toward an early war scwimm.
Martinnnn
Joined: April 26, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 09:27 PM UTC
Just ordered my LVT-4....gonna build it as a British LVT during the landing at Westkapelle '44
Martin
Martin
dukw
Joined: March 18, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 11:34 PM UTC
Martin wrote:
No problem
Happy modelling
Harald
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Would it be ok with you guys if I use this as 1 of my entries?
No problem
Happy modelling
Harald
ShermiesRule
Joined: December 11, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 12:48 AM UTC
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Not as far as Shermies but getting there. Guess I'll stop for now, maybe dig up some free time in the week.
Well kilntime I didn't add all the goodies that you have in yours like the interior and engine compartment. Mine is straight OOTB. Basically it was slap the two halves of the wheels to the hull.
BobCard
Joined: August 09, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 01:13 AM UTC
Shermies, looks alot better than just slapping some sides together, and I see some metal there also. Looking really good. Plan on sticking something in the back?
I don't know why I put that extra junk inside, you can never see it unless you have every hatch open, and they don't make the figures to explain that away. I'm fairly new in the resin market, hard fitting those pieces together.
Well good luck,
Bob
I don't know why I put that extra junk inside, you can never see it unless you have every hatch open, and they don't make the figures to explain that away. I'm fairly new in the resin market, hard fitting those pieces together.
Well good luck,
Bob
Martinnnn
Joined: April 26, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 01:15 AM UTC
Hi all,
I wanna add a 20 Polsten cannon but I don't have enough pics to make it myself....does anyone have good pics?
Martin
I wanna add a 20 Polsten cannon but I don't have enough pics to make it myself....does anyone have good pics?
Martin
Frenchy
Joined: December 02, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 01:35 AM UTC
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I was after an online reference of photos [of the Schwimmwagen]
What about this ?
http://www.vw166.com/index.htm
HTH
Frenchy
ShermiesRule
Joined: December 11, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 04:37 AM UTC
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Shermies, looks alot better than just slapping some sides together, and I see some metal there also. Looking really good. Plan on sticking something in the back?
I am building a dio where the LVT is unlaoding a jeep into the sand. Right now I am preparing the base with pink foam to form the contours of the sand. Not sure if I'll do black sand like Iwo Jima or just plain old sand like other islands.
I don't know where you see metal as the Italeri kit is all plastic.
BobCard
Joined: August 09, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 06:30 AM UTC
I stand corrected.
bison126
Joined: June 10, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 07:03 PM UTC
Hi everybody,
I'm ready to join now. I've just finished a BMD2 (or nearly completed in fact, waiting for the resin tracks) which could be a valuable entry for this campaign.
But I did announce I'll build a LVTP7A1 with scratchbuilt interior and I'll stick to this.
I gathered enough data now to begin this project. The hull has been opened (I use a former kit as a base) the external details stripped off. The tracks will be replaced by Friul ones.
I just hope to complete it before Hobby Fan release their announced resin set
olivier
I'm ready to join now. I've just finished a BMD2 (or nearly completed in fact, waiting for the resin tracks) which could be a valuable entry for this campaign.
But I did announce I'll build a LVTP7A1 with scratchbuilt interior and I'll stick to this.
I gathered enough data now to begin this project. The hull has been opened (I use a former kit as a base) the external details stripped off. The tracks will be replaced by Friul ones.
I just hope to complete it before Hobby Fan release their announced resin set
olivier
generalzod
Joined: December 01, 2001
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Posted: Friday, September 02, 2005 - 03:13 AM UTC
I got the Tamiya Schwimmwagen together and primed This will be a total OOB build I think I'll paint it a lovely shade of panzer gray
bison126
Joined: June 10, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 05:19 AM UTC
Hi all,
here are the first pics of my scratchbuilt inetrior of the LVTP7A1.
The kit is the early Tamiya kit, the refs are from a defunct French modeling magazine, contributions from many of Big A members and others sites as well.
It is not perfect, of course, but a good starting point. Any comments welcome
BTW I'm still looking pics of the gunner seat and info about the way it is fixed in the turret.
To Martinn,
how can I load the pics directly into the campaign gallery ? I didn't manage to do this. The campaign is not listed in the scrolling list.
olivier
here are the first pics of my scratchbuilt inetrior of the LVTP7A1.
The kit is the early Tamiya kit, the refs are from a defunct French modeling magazine, contributions from many of Big A members and others sites as well.
It is not perfect, of course, but a good starting point. Any comments welcome
BTW I'm still looking pics of the gunner seat and info about the way it is fixed in the turret.
To Martinn,
how can I load the pics directly into the campaign gallery ? I didn't manage to do this. The campaign is not listed in the scrolling list.
olivier
Plasticbattle
#003
Joined: May 14, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 09:09 AM UTC
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If someone else would ask this it would be up to me to decide but this time I'm the one asking....
I've got a half finished DUKW, in some subassemblies, still waiting for paint, stowage, canvas cover which I want to make myself etc etc. Would it be ok with you guys if I use this as 1 of my entries?
I don´t know, half-finished DUKW sounds suspect to me. Can we have time to confer? #:-) #:-) :-) :-)
My DUKW has just been posted also in the Rivet Review board. Can be seen in this thread ..Amphib Campaign; DUKW
Frenchy
Joined: December 02, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 10:21 AM UTC
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I'm still looking pics of the gunner seat and info about the way it is fixed in the turret....
olivier
Keep on the good job Olivier ! IMHO the gunner seat appears to slide along a "pole", just like the other individual seats of the driver and the troop commander . I have painstakingly (
) indicated it with a white arrow in the picture below :
HTH
Frenchy
bison126
Joined: June 10, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 08:48 PM UTC
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IMHO the gunner seat appears to slide along a "pole", just like the other individual seats of the driver and the troop commander .
HTH
Frenchy
Hi Frenchy,
I got that picture too but I didn't find any clue of an attachment to the pole. AFV interior article just mentioned the pole was designed to link the floor to the turret ring but no indication of a seat attachment.
Anyway, thanks for your contribution.
olivier
BobCard
Joined: August 09, 2006
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 04:14 AM UTC
Hi all, just wanted you to know I made up a seperate post for my campaign entry; Amphib Campaign - LVT (A) 1Completed
Couldn't upload into our gallery or select the campaign in drop down boxs.
I have another LVT to do but I don't know if I can get to it.
Bob
Couldn't upload into our gallery or select the campaign in drop down boxs.
I have another LVT to do but I don't know if I can get to it.
Bob
ShermiesRule
Joined: December 11, 2003
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 04:31 AM UTC
I couldn't get the gallery to work for me either. Only Martinn seems to be able to upload pics
Martinnnn
Joined: April 26, 2004
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 04:54 AM UTC
Still nothing seems to be wrong with the gallery....
I'll send a message to Jim!
Martin
I'll send a message to Jim!
Martin
skipper
Joined: February 28, 2002
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 05:02 AM UTC
Hi Martin and all!
First of all let me congratulate on your works!
Some impressive models!
But I am posting here because of the Gallery issue:
I checked the Gallery and all the users are allowed to upload pictures to the Amphibs Campaign Gallery...
I suggest:
Go directly to the Amphibs Gallery and then click on the "Upload Photos" button. This will post the pictures on the right place.
Or:
Move photos from your personal Gallery to the Amphibs Gallery (it's really there in the Campaign Gallery, it's the third from last).
If you select the pull down menu where it states "Member Galleries" and press T, it will change for "The Dark Room". Press the up arrow on your keyboard 3 times and you'll see "Amphibs"
Skipper
EDIT: If you'll go to the Amphibs Gallery there's already a pic there
Just trying to help since you are wweating your feet on my domain :-) :-) [jocking]
First of all let me congratulate on your works!
Some impressive models!
But I am posting here because of the Gallery issue:
I checked the Gallery and all the users are allowed to upload pictures to the Amphibs Campaign Gallery...
I suggest:
Go directly to the Amphibs Gallery and then click on the "Upload Photos" button. This will post the pictures on the right place.
Or:
Move photos from your personal Gallery to the Amphibs Gallery (it's really there in the Campaign Gallery, it's the third from last).
If you select the pull down menu where it states "Member Galleries" and press T, it will change for "The Dark Room". Press the up arrow on your keyboard 3 times and you'll see "Amphibs"
Skipper
EDIT: If you'll go to the Amphibs Gallery there's already a pic there
Just trying to help since you are wweating your feet on my domain :-) :-) [jocking]
BobCard
Joined: August 09, 2006
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 05:56 AM UTC
1st suggestion Nope, the picture just goes to members general gallery, I just tried it. If you go to the pull down list Amphibs is not listed. I also made sure I was in the Amphib gallery and clicked your test picture and from there I tried upload and it just went to member galleries, no pull down listing for amphibs. I went ahead and tried to upload a picture and I finall found it in Members gallery.
Nope choice always goes to default member galleries with no choice for amphibs.
I logged out and back in and still couldn't.
Sorry but I just can't get it to take a upload into that gallery.
Must just be me,
Bob
Nope choice always goes to default member galleries with no choice for amphibs.
I logged out and back in and still couldn't.
Sorry but I just can't get it to take a upload into that gallery.
Must just be me,
Bob
ShermiesRule
Joined: December 11, 2003
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 07:05 AM UTC
I cannot upload to Amphibs directly from within the Amphibs gallery. It just goes back to my personal gallery and doesn't show up in the Amphibs.
Also I cannot see any Amphibs in the pull downs. I went through each one line by line and saw no Amphibs option
Also I cannot see any Amphibs in the pull downs. I went through each one line by line and saw no Amphibs option
Tankera1
Joined: May 05, 2002
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 01:47 PM UTC
Hi all, I am recovering from open heart surgery and am finally starting to feel human again. Thought getting back into modeling might help as well. I am going to construct the LVT-4 by Italeri for the campaign. It will be a straight build out of the box. I am interested in trying some advanced weathering techniques with this model.
Martinnnn
Joined: April 26, 2004
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 06:09 PM UTC
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Hi all, I am recovering from open heart surgery and am finally starting to feel human again. Thought getting back into modeling might help as well. I am going to construct the LVT-4 by Italeri for the campaign. It will be a straight build out of the box. I am interested in trying some advanced weathering techniques with this model.
Hi,
First of all, welcome aboard the campaign!
I was wondering what you mean with "advanced weathering techniques". The meaning of these words depends on the skills of the person who's saying it, but I'm not familiar with your skills so I don't know what advanced is for you
Anyway, it's always cool to see a LVT-4 which has just landed with sand on it's hull etc etc
Good luck!
Martin
The Campaign Gallery Problem should be over now, please try to upload again!
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