Somua update:

I have completed with my entry, Trumpeter Kv-1 m1941 w/ Pavla models P-40 AAMG.

I've joined in - I'm working on a 1/48th Hobby Boss T34/76 circa 1942. It will be a winter-wash scheme, and I'm working on a simple groundwork base to show it off. I know some people have criticized this kit, but I think it's great (only 21$ Canadian! That's 10$ less than most Tamiya quarter scale and comes with a full, very well detailed interior) and the detail is fantastic. The worst I've had to deal with is some light warping of the upper hull and one of the engine hatches, aside from that everything fits fine and looks great.

I'm sorry I don't have pics, I'm out of batteries for my camera

The tank is coming along, so far I have the driving compartment, engine and transmission assembled. Extra detailing has been limited to wiring the top of the engine, which will be (barely) visible through the service hatch. I've been adding weld seams to the hull and will texture the turret once I start that part of the project.

The base is built on an 8x10 picture frame, it features a mud road crossing snowy fields. The mud is just about done, I built up the surface using runny plaster, stained it with burnt umber pigment, modulated the colour with a variety of earth tone oils, and finished it with a thick layer of Future. For an extra touch, I flooded the crevices with a mixture of future and tan-brown pigment, which gives a nice muddy water effect (if you put Future on thick enough, it will dry like a clear resin). Flanking the road are some patches of field, these were built up with plaster that was smoothed over. I painted them with white gouache for a colour base, when I'm done the detailing I will put a layer of baking soda and blend it into the muddy road. For detail, there is a tree (made of a very convincing bush branch, complete with flaking bark), and I plan on building a wooden fence from balsa wood to run along the side of the road. And that's it, I just want a scenic base for the tank, nothing too fancy.

My plan is to white wash the tank with gouache and use a scrub pad to rub it off, I've been experimenting with this technique and it works very well. The tank will also get a heavy coat of wet mud to match the base.

Stay tuned! I'll upload pics sometime this week.

I have no chance of finishing my project by Dec as I think that this one is going to take me a long time to finish due to the amount of buildings I need to scratch. I've got about 60 figs built up but they are vanishing at a rapid rate. I've finished my first room and that took 10!WTF!!! Anyway have a look at the pics....

Can someone give me the heads up on posting pics as it's been that long since I've posted any I've forgotten how to do it. Thanks.....

Hi mate!
If you are posting pictures from Kimaker Network Gallery (like in this case) click on "More" icon next to the adress showed under the picture. You will get something like this:
< i m g s r c = " h t t p : / / g a l l e r y . k i t m a k e r. n e t / da t a / 5 0 0 / Un t i t l e d- 1 2 5 . j p g " / >
All you need to do is to copy the part staring with http and ending with jpg. Than paste it between " [ i m g ]" and "[ / i m g ]". I've used spaces to show the code - just write it without all these spaces). In this particular case your link should look (again with spaces) like this
[ i m g ] h t t p : / /g a l l e r y . k i t m a k e r . n e t / d a t a / 5 0 0 / U n t i t l e d - 1 2 5 . j p g [ / i m g ]
and give a result like this

I hope it helped.

Considering my own progress for this week - here it is:
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So much for modelling and being responsible father in the same time... I will try to do better next week .

Andrzej

Great works in this Campaign friends: Of the last posts

@ Ron, great work
@ Jsper, excellent work with your Panzer
@ William, great SIG, the weathering looks excellent
@ Andrzej, your work with the interiors is great
@ Arif, your KV II looks excellent
@ Marcin, nice armored car
@ John, your Somua looks very good
@ Tuomas, the KV looks very nice, the weathering is very good

I hope start this week my armor.

Regards,
Rodolfo
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Wow, a lot of great building going on in this tread. The Eastern front is certainly a crowded place.

@Arif, looking forward to see your captured beast in winter camouflage.

@Marcin, another great build from you. I really like the subtle weathering and limited chipping.

@John, nice Somua. Are you basing the extra armour/shields on a reference or is it artistic license?

@Tuomas, nice KV-1.

Looking forward to see more

Jesper the Somua has 2 extra shield armour plates and Tiger tracks for protection.
I figured since this tank was used for partisan / patrol duties ... well no excuses... it's artistic license!

That is what I thought, John. There could have been an interesting photo somewhere, but artistic license is good. If I were driving around in an Somua late in the war I would have slabbed on some extra protection as well.

@ Arif: Your KVII is turning out great!. Please, post some more pics of your progress.

@everybody else: What else can I said that hasn't been said before? This campaign is crowded with such talented people.

Keep those progress pics coming, mates!

Cheers.
Pablo.

I agree, so many great builds on the Eastern Front!

I've been grabbing build time in bits and pieces as time allows, this is where I stand at this time. Tried a couple of new things with this one.....acrylic washes and mud. Not real thrilled with the mud, we'll see how it finishes up after the 'dry' pigments. Still have a ways to go but I should finish by the deadline!

Hello,
Nito74, Nice job with the added armor.
Toumas, Your KV 1 looks really good. Weathering is done great.
Karl, Understand about the figures, they get used up pretty quickly. Gonna scale back a little on the number of figures myself.Try to get something completed!
James, never had much luck with acrylic washes, think I used the wrong type of paints. The Marder III looks really good.
Ordered a set of steel wheels for the LeFH 18 and timber. Should be getting back on track with that build shortly. Currently working on a crew for a Ford GPA in Soviet service . A little difficult getting the legs of the troopers in the rear seat positioned properly. Want to finish this up before restarting "The Wild, Wild East" build.
Looking forward to updates from all.
Best Regards,
Mobious,

@ Great work James, the camo looks very good.

Well, tomorrow I will start my Tiger I, 1/35 - Out of box.

Regards,
Rodolfo

Hey guys, I've just recently enlisted and finished my Pz. IV Ausf. F2

I'm brand new to armor so I hope I got it right!!

@ James
Beautiful model - great piece of modelmaking! I cannot wait to see this one finished.

@ Jusitn
Nice to see you with us!
Could you post some better pictures? It is hard to see any details on these posted by you.

Andrzej

Very glad to be here, I can certainly use the knowledge that is floating around in here with each member.

Unfortunately, those are the best I can muster right now. However, i will do my best to get a camera soon.

Rodolfo which Tiger version / Kit ?
Dragon ? AFV ?

I'll start my SturmTigers this weekend...

Is a Tiger I Early of Tamiya. the Sturm is an excellent armor!

Well, 10 hours were sufficient to finish my Tiger, remember that is " Out of box " for that reason was fast

I covered with I covered the gun barrel and some point with liquid putty of Gunze









Regards,
Rodolfo

Rodolfo,

Looks pretty nice. I see you filled the locating holes in the turret, what do you have planned for the spare track hangers?

Best regards,

Bill

Thanks Bill. This armor will be the version of Schwer Panzer-Abteilung 503 "Feldherrnhalle". Some tanks not carried tracks in the turret and hull.

Regards,
Rodolfo

My T34 is done; I gave up on my vignette idea, it just wasn't turning out as I wanted.









Interior:

If the tracks are really a problem, you could undo them and steal the set from a Tamiya kit or get a Fruilmodel metal pair that you could easily wrap around the wheels. You did a fantastic job on the interior. Another idea: There is also that famous color pic showing three T-34/76 booged down in a grassy swamp up to the hull??? Or, being hauled out of the lake as a recent archaeological discovery?
Greg