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Pacific War in the East
123tanx
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 16 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 21, 2008 - 02:43 PM UTC
Hi All I'm kinda new to this forum but I signed up for this campaign having an intrest in USMC armor .Ihave I USMC M4A3 in progress: 5th Battlion on Iwo Jima "Davy Jones" its mostly done a few more tweaks needed Can I Post it here? Mark
pjmooney
Joined: October 22, 2007
KitMaker: 107 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 21, 2008 - 03:20 PM UTC
Hey Mark,
WELCOME...I am working on a M4A3 Iwo Sherman as well...would love to see your baby...my camera broke last fall, but Santa didn't bring me one, so I am still out of luck...
Post your photos and tell us how you did what you did...
Semper Fi,
Pat
WELCOME...I am working on a M4A3 Iwo Sherman as well...would love to see your baby...my camera broke last fall, but Santa didn't bring me one, so I am still out of luck...
Post your photos and tell us how you did what you did...
Semper Fi,
Pat
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 21, 2008 - 07:20 PM UTC
Great progress on your DUKW, Peter. Excellent job on the tools - the wood grain looks excellent. Did you use the oil paint "streaking" method?
Looking forward to see more
Looking forward to see more
Removed by original poster on 01/29/08 - 09:05:22 (GMT).
123tanx
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 16 posts
Armorama: 15 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 04:12 AM UTC
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It Posted in the Campaign Page Hi All Im gonna try to post apic of my Iwo M4A3 I started off using a Dragon M4A3 battle of the bulge kit replaced the turret with a Trax item wich has the correct reinforced cheek armor for a late 75mm turret. The tracks are from Hard Corps models. Then I added wire as the nails found around the hatches of this particular tank which was rather tricky to say the least ! How do I upload a photo to this site?I seemed to be able to put it on "My Workbench"but cant get it over here... Thanks for any help ,Mark
vanize
Joined: January 30, 2006
KitMaker: 1,954 posts
Armorama: 629 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 07:07 AM UTC
I'm in.
I have an M3A1 and a Valetine in my stash, both of which were used (the Valentines by Kiwis on Guadelcanal).
I'll do the Valentine just to have something different if I can get enough references for it.
Actually, a question about the New Zealand armor - they trained with M3s that had M3A1 turrets in New Zealand before being deployed. I'm not sure if they went to Africa with these hybrid M3s or were re-equipped with other vehicles upon arrival at their new location after deployment. Regardless, would doing one of the M3s they trained on in NZ be ok for this campaign?
I have an M3A1 and a Valetine in my stash, both of which were used (the Valentines by Kiwis on Guadelcanal).
I'll do the Valentine just to have something different if I can get enough references for it.
Actually, a question about the New Zealand armor - they trained with M3s that had M3A1 turrets in New Zealand before being deployed. I'm not sure if they went to Africa with these hybrid M3s or were re-equipped with other vehicles upon arrival at their new location after deployment. Regardless, would doing one of the M3s they trained on in NZ be ok for this campaign?
paratrooper
Joined: July 31, 2003
KitMaker: 995 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 08:46 AM UTC
@ jesper ( Sgt jkj )
the tools are painted with vallejo buff en then i used a brown oil paint. So i think it's called the streaking method....
i dont know the exact name of this method.. it's also the first time that i used this method , i've heard it from a other member of the benelux forum ( martin visser )
greets peter
the tools are painted with vallejo buff en then i used a brown oil paint. So i think it's called the streaking method....
i dont know the exact name of this method.. it's also the first time that i used this method , i've heard it from a other member of the benelux forum ( martin visser )greets peter
andortoth
Joined: August 12, 2006
KitMaker: 29 posts
Armorama: 28 posts
Posted: Friday, January 25, 2008 - 09:22 AM UTC
Some prgoress on my Amtank:
Chipped paint on engine deck
And faded OD paint (with the modified antennae mount):
Chipped paint on engine deck
And faded OD paint (with the modified antennae mount):
BobCard
Joined: August 09, 2006
KitMaker: 1,008 posts
Armorama: 847 posts
Posted: Friday, January 25, 2008 - 10:29 AM UTC
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I'm in.
I have an M3A1 and a Valetine in my stash, both of which were used (the Valentines by Kiwis on Guadelcanal).
I'll do the Valentine just to have something different if I can get enough references for it.
Actually, a question about the New Zealand armor - they trained with M3s that had M3A1 turrets in New Zealand before being deployed. I'm not sure if they went to Africa with these hybrid M3s or were re-equipped with other vehicles upon arrival at their new location after deployment. Regardless, would doing one of the M3s they trained on in NZ be ok for this campaign?
I can only offer a reference for the Valentine.
About the Valentine I did find 1 photo in the NZ Library taken in "3rd New Zealand division, 2nd NZEF (IP), Valentine tank on Nissan Island, Papua New Guinea" Reference number: PAColl-5547-030
So I would say yes for this area in the campaign.
The rest of the questions I can't answer,
Bob
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2008 - 11:16 PM UTC
Looks great, Andor. The paint chipping is very realistic and very well done. Looking forward to see more
I have also started on my second entry for this campaign. An Eastern Express BT-7 early version in 1/35. I will put it in a diorama next to the Chi Ha I already finished for this campaign. Pictures will follow soon.
I have also started on my second entry for this campaign. An Eastern Express BT-7 early version in 1/35. I will put it in a diorama next to the Chi Ha I already finished for this campaign. Pictures will follow soon.
JeepLC
Joined: June 20, 2007
KitMaker: 510 posts
Armorama: 469 posts
Posted: Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 07:41 AM UTC
Great job Andor. It is really coming along. I finally got a camera working. I just need to clear some space in my photobank. Ill get 'em up tomorrow I should think. The base is basically done. I need to finish painting the wood frame but the groundwork is more or less complete. I am sure I will continue adding.
-Mike
-Mike
JeepLC
Joined: June 20, 2007
KitMaker: 510 posts
Armorama: 469 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 01:29 PM UTC
I just came across this in the news section. Found it quite relavent! They look great, and from the figures they have put out before they build up quite well.
USMC-IJA
My new camera is not working right. I think I need to exchange it over at best buy tomorrow. So sorry, no pics!
-Mike
USMC-IJA
My new camera is not working right. I think I need to exchange it over at best buy tomorrow. So sorry, no pics!
-Mike
goldenpony
Joined: July 03, 2007
KitMaker: 3,529 posts
Armorama: 588 posts
Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 10:13 AM UTC
Nice looking work everyone. There seems to be a good deal of great builds taking place in this one. Thanks for sharing everyone!!
123tanx
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 16 posts
Armorama: 15 posts
Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 02:02 PM UTC
[quote][quote]Hi All Im gonna try to post apic of my Iwo M4A3 I started off using a Dragon M4A3 battle of the bulge kit replaced the turret with a Trax item wich has the correct reinforced cheek armor for a late 75mm turret. The tracks are from Hard Corps models. Then I added wire as the nails found around the hatches of this particular tank which was rather tricky to say the least ! Still need some work recently found out tha the hll itself was camoed ann need to replicate black sand found on Iwo Cheers , Mark Think I got the figured out here it is 
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[img]]pjmooney
Joined: October 22, 2007
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 03:57 PM UTC
Mark - VERY nice...I really like the look. Remember that the nails were 10penny in size, so it looks like the scale may be a bit long from the photo view. Love the weathering and the wood armor.
However - DON"T fall into the trap as you look toward the Iwo Sand...the island is made of yellow sandstone, and only the areas immediately near the beaches and on the slopes of Suribachi are composed of a layer of volcanic PUMICE...it is not sand. Think of small chunks of rock - I'll send you some to show you what I mean.
I have been to Iwo 14 times, and am leaving again for there in about 35 days...the vehicles on the island and EVERYONE gets covered in YELLOW dust from the sandstone...
The closest I have found are MIG Desert and Beach Sand Pigments...
Go get 'um...great job.
S/F
Pat
However - DON"T fall into the trap as you look toward the Iwo Sand...the island is made of yellow sandstone, and only the areas immediately near the beaches and on the slopes of Suribachi are composed of a layer of volcanic PUMICE...it is not sand. Think of small chunks of rock - I'll send you some to show you what I mean.
I have been to Iwo 14 times, and am leaving again for there in about 35 days...the vehicles on the island and EVERYONE gets covered in YELLOW dust from the sandstone...
The closest I have found are MIG Desert and Beach Sand Pigments...
Go get 'um...great job.
S/F
Pat
123tanx
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 16 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 03:05 AM UTC
Thanks A lot Pat ! Iwas just about to throw som Mig black smoke all over it. I do have some Mig beach sand so I will work with that .Thanks for the heads up! I'm not quite happy with the nails myself I'm gonna try to cut them down and redo some around the drivers hatches.
Cheers Mark
Cheers Mark
123tanx
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 16 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 03:14 AM UTC
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BTW Those bumps you see on the front glacis is where i originaly had track armor but took it off. After doing so and looking at pictures of track armor blown/knocked off i decided to leave them like weld marks ..What do you guys think leave them or clean it up? Thanks A lot Pat ! Iwas just about to throw som Mig black smoke all over it. I do have some Mig beach sand so I will work with that .Thanks for the heads up! I'm not quite happy with the nails myself I'm gonna try to cut them down and redo some around the drivers hatches.
Cheers Mark
Thanks for any comments MarkSGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 05:30 AM UTC
Great looking Sherman, Mark. From the background I can see it is not the only Sherman you have build 
I would remove the weld marks on the glasis, but it would not be incorrect to leave them in place if you like.
Thanks for sharing
I would remove the weld marks on the glasis, but it would not be incorrect to leave them in place if you like.
Thanks for sharing
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 11:05 PM UTC
Here is an update on my second build for this campaign: an early model BT-7 from the fighting between the Soviets and the Japanese forces in the Nomonkhan incident. It is the Eastern Express kit with a couple of Tristar crew figures.
Next is a base coat, some detail finishing and then the overall green camouflage - more to follow.....
Next is a base coat, some detail finishing and then the overall green camouflage - more to follow.....
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
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Posted: Monday, February 04, 2008 - 12:35 AM UTC
Another update on my second entry for this campaign: a Soviet BT-7. A basecoat has been applied, some mud added to the suspension. Next is the minor details and the two crew figures.
If you know myself right, I will not resist the temptation to add some small red stars to the turret.
More to follow soon...........
If you know myself right, I will not resist the temptation to add some small red stars to the turret.
More to follow soon...........
youngc
Joined: June 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,166 posts
Armorama: 1,080 posts
Posted: Monday, February 04, 2008 - 02:07 AM UTC
Jesper, you amaze me. What, with almost 3000 posts in 2 years, 22~ campaigns done, you either work extremely fast, or you have heaps of time on your hands.
Do you people do any real work in the EU or are you all accountants?
Fantastic as always, I like the way you add the mud to the suspension before painting. And for a moment there, I thought I was looking at a Stuart tank
Chas
Do you people do any real work in the EU or are you all accountants?
Fantastic as always, I like the way you add the mud to the suspension before painting. And for a moment there, I thought I was looking at a Stuart tank
Chas
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Monday, February 04, 2008 - 03:51 PM UTC
Thanks for the comments, Chas. I appreciate it
Well, actually I spend quite a lot of time at work, but a lot of time I am away from my homecountry, friends, grilfriend etc. in connection with my work. This means there are some evenings and weekends were I am basically only partying and building models. You would be surprised of much modelling you can do in a weekend - even with light hangovers
In addition I am building several kits at the same time, so when I get tired of one of them I just move on to the next one.
I will probably finish the BT-7 over the weekend as this is the only kit I am working on right now.
As for accountants in the EU, I think the French banking system could use a few more accounts to supervise the traders 
Well, actually I spend quite a lot of time at work, but a lot of time I am away from my homecountry, friends, grilfriend etc. in connection with my work. This means there are some evenings and weekends were I am basically only partying and building models. You would be surprised of much modelling you can do in a weekend - even with light hangovers
In addition I am building several kits at the same time, so when I get tired of one of them I just move on to the next one.
I will probably finish the BT-7 over the weekend as this is the only kit I am working on right now.
As for accountants in the EU, I think the French banking system could use a few more accounts to supervise the traders 
Aniol
Joined: May 29, 2003
KitMaker: 205 posts
Armorama: 166 posts
Posted: Monday, February 04, 2008 - 04:52 PM UTC
Building models with hangover.......... I know it 
I noticed that you're painting your BT-7 together with figures. I have never tried to paint vehicle with glued figures.
Can't wait to see your diorama with Chi Ha and BT-7.
I noticed that you're painting your BT-7 together with figures. I have never tried to paint vehicle with glued figures.
Can't wait to see your diorama with Chi Ha and BT-7.
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2008 - 02:56 PM UTC
Tomek, some times I also paint the figures seperately, but here I had to glue them in place to make them fit properly in the turret.
Here is the finished BT-7. It is the Eastern Express kit with Tristar crew figures. Finished in overall green with a coat of mud on the suspension.
The markings are the "modern" type for this period as the Russian army was in the process of changing the markings from the coloured bands around the turret to the numbers on the turret. I choose the turret numbers for my model and could not resist adding a red star although I have no photographic evidence for that during the Japanese/Soviet fighting in the late 1930'ties. It just looks good
It has been some time since I painted figures, but I am satisfied with the result although I will likely improve the painting on the next set of figures.
This is my second entry in this campaign. Now I am considering how to combine the two into a diorama. More to follow.....
Here is the finished BT-7. It is the Eastern Express kit with Tristar crew figures. Finished in overall green with a coat of mud on the suspension.
The markings are the "modern" type for this period as the Russian army was in the process of changing the markings from the coloured bands around the turret to the numbers on the turret. I choose the turret numbers for my model and could not resist adding a red star although I have no photographic evidence for that during the Japanese/Soviet fighting in the late 1930'ties. It just looks good
It has been some time since I painted figures, but I am satisfied with the result although I will likely improve the painting on the next set of figures.
This is my second entry in this campaign. Now I am considering how to combine the two into a diorama.
More to follow..... 
sweaver
Joined: April 19, 2007
KitMaker: 759 posts
Armorama: 410 posts
Posted: Friday, February 08, 2008 - 04:20 PM UTC
Nice build, Jesper. I really like the mud.
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