Stefan,
The turret is ok on mine, but the smaller stuff is bent. Still, I plan to replace about half of the parts with plastic using the resin as guides to scratch-build, so warping is acceptable. Your "dipped" turret will be difficult to correct with hot water - can it be filled with putty?
I plan to upgrade the kit bogies (major surgery plus new wheels from the stash of Italeri & Academy open spoked wheels) so haven't looked for AM sets, but Tasca is generally rare as hen's teeth over in the UK. You may need to goo to SE Asia by web order...
Tom
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#013
Joined: June 20, 2008
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Posted: Monday, December 28, 2009 - 07:23 AM UTC
Mechforce
Joined: July 02, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 05:07 AM UTC
The advanced 
AAVR7A-1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle
AAVR7A-1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle
Neo
Joined: January 20, 2005
KitMaker: 916 posts
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 - 11:28 AM UTC
I just picked up the CMK Pzk4 BergPanzer kit on C.O. sale at my LHS for only $15. It's the one w/ the Tamiya Pzk body and the CMK resin & PE set in one CMK box. Not a bad score . Pic's soon.
KoSprueOne
Joined: March 05, 2004
KitMaker: 4,011 posts
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 - 01:32 PM UTC
That kit has resin parts included? I didn't know that. Cool for only $15
Neo
Joined: January 20, 2005
KitMaker: 916 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 03:01 AM UTC
Quoted Text
That kit has resin parts included? I didn't know that. Cool for only $15
Yes - I was surprized when I saw it so I grabbed it quick. The owner of the LHS said it's been sitting on his shelf for about 10 years @ $49 USD and he got sick of looking at it.
Wife is away w/ camera but I'll shoot pic's soon.
Mechforce
Joined: July 02, 2008
KitMaker: 43 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 12, 2010 - 04:48 AM UTC
Painting is almost done
AAVR7A-1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle
AAVR7A-1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle
KoSprueOne
Joined: March 05, 2004
KitMaker: 4,011 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 12, 2010 - 07:48 AM UTC
That looks like a cool little kit. How's the overall fit?
Mechforce
Joined: July 02, 2008
KitMaker: 43 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 12, 2010 - 12:05 PM UTC
This is my second one, looks like an update because has included the EAAK armor (the armor can be attached without the use of glue ..like the one on the picture) and all pieces fit perfectly (not antennas included). For me it's one of the best 1/72 Dragon, it's a very user friendly to paint and modify for your diorama theme. It would be nice if this kit someday came with interior and one wheel included (for the front, see gators on Fallujah), all the top and back doors can be opened. The tracks are in one piece. It's a cool one, I got two more waiting to be part of the team
Sudzonic
Joined: December 07, 2007
KitMaker: 2,096 posts
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Posted: Friday, May 07, 2010 - 10:22 AM UTC
Not long to go till we start now gang!
Got my build yesterday
I found it on eBay I did not realise that Dragon did this kit! I also would like to build the new Trumpeter Styker ESV if it is relised on time but i will have to wait and see?
Got my build yesterday
I found it on eBay I did not realise that Dragon did this kit! I also would like to build the new Trumpeter Styker ESV if it is relised on time but i will have to wait and see?
jon_a_its
Joined: April 29, 2004
KitMaker: 1,336 posts
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Posted: Monday, May 31, 2010 - 11:56 PM UTC
According to my Calender thingy, I'm 4 hours overdue on this
:)
Anyway, I need you guys to help me out here, What should I build first?
A: Revel 1/40 M48 Scissors Bridge (OOB)
B: Revel 1/72 Biber (OOB)
C: Matchbox/Revel 1/75 Churchill AVLB (OOB)
D: Airfix No2 Bridge (kitbash with C: above to make MK4 version)
The Bronco M2 Bailey Bridge I'm going to combine with an M1 (when I pick one up) to build something more representative...
:)
Anyway, I need you guys to help me out here, What should I build first?
A: Revel 1/40 M48 Scissors Bridge (OOB)
B: Revel 1/72 Biber (OOB)
C: Matchbox/Revel 1/75 Churchill AVLB (OOB)
D: Airfix No2 Bridge (kitbash with C: above to make MK4 version)
The Bronco M2 Bailey Bridge I'm going to combine with an M1 (when I pick one up) to build something more representative...
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 12:22 AM UTC
Hi Guys,
I got some time to kill before the Sherman campaign starts and just ordered some stuff yesterday, so I'm thinking I may get in on this. I am picturing an Officer in North Africa yelling at a mechanic that he needs his Kuebelwagen repaired.
I got some time to kill before the Sherman campaign starts and just ordered some stuff yesterday, so I'm thinking I may get in on this. I am picturing an Officer in North Africa yelling at a mechanic that he needs his Kuebelwagen repaired.
INDIA11A
Joined: January 09, 2005
KitMaker: 577 posts
Armorama: 446 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 04:08 AM UTC
Started the Italeri M32 last nite. Using the Dragon upper hull and Academy drivers compartment. Built to fast then checked reference! Gotta go back and fix a couple of things.
KoSprueOne
Joined: March 05, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 04:32 AM UTC
Quoted Text
callsign: jon_a_its
According to my Calender thingy, I'm 4 hours overdue on this
:)
Anyway, I need you guys to help me out here, What should I build first?
A: Revel 1/40 M48 Scissors Bridge (OOB)
B: Revel 1/72 Biber (OOB)
C: Matchbox/Revel 1/75 Churchill AVLB (OOB)
D: Airfix No2 Bridge (kitbash with C: above to make MK4 version)
The Bronco M2 Bailey Bridge I'm going to combine with an M1 (when I pick one up) to build something more representative...
A: Revel 1/40 M48 Scissors Bridge (OOB) because I always wanted this kit but never got one. I'd like to see a build log of this project.
I'll start my project later this month.
ICM IT-28 WWII Soviet Bridgelayer Tank 1/35
image taken from evay
HARV
#012
Joined: November 07, 2003
KitMaker: 3,098 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 07:21 AM UTC
Here is my intended project.
I intend to build it straight out of the box with the addition of a few items added to make it looked well lived in and used.
HARV
I intend to build it straight out of the box with the addition of a few items added to make it looked well lived in and used.
HARV
mat
Joined: November 18, 2003
KitMaker: 894 posts
Armorama: 643 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 09:42 AM UTC
nice to see so many people building this kind of stuff,
I started removing the resin pour plugs from my VT-72B. This is the not so fun part
I started removing the resin pour plugs from my VT-72B. This is the not so fun part
Dangeroo
#023
Joined: March 13, 2009
KitMaker: 2,058 posts
Armorama: 1,656 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 07:39 PM UTC
Hello folks!
Looks like I can start on this one, though I'm not sure if I can join. Like I said earlier I have a Resin conversion set to build an M31. The base kit would be the ancient Tamiya M3 Lee. The problem is, I have built most of that kit ages ago but will have to take most of it apart again and rebuild and do major surgery before I can even think of adding the resin parts. Still acceptable? No problem if it isn't...
Cheers!
Stefan
Looks like I can start on this one, though I'm not sure if I can join. Like I said earlier I have a Resin conversion set to build an M31. The base kit would be the ancient Tamiya M3 Lee. The problem is, I have built most of that kit ages ago but will have to take most of it apart again and rebuild and do major surgery before I can even think of adding the resin parts. Still acceptable? No problem if it isn't...
Cheers!
Stefan
GaryKato
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
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Posted: Friday, June 04, 2010 - 04:16 PM UTC
Here's a link to the campaign gallery.
Military Engineering Campaign Gallery
Military Engineering Campaign Gallery
Wolfsangel
Joined: January 15, 2010
KitMaker: 221 posts
Armorama: 91 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 06:48 PM UTC
Here's what I'm starting with.
Should be a quick build.
Should be a quick build.
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 11:58 PM UTC
Charlie,
Built that kit a few months ago quick and nice build. Made some progress on my Kubelwagen but child took the camera to school for the last day of school. Should get some up later tonight.
Built that kit a few months ago quick and nice build. Made some progress on my Kubelwagen but child took the camera to school for the last day of school. Should get some up later tonight.
Sudzonic
Joined: December 07, 2007
KitMaker: 2,096 posts
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Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 08:45 AM UTC
Hay gang sorry been away for a few days..
Looks like some interesting builds coming up looking forward to seeing more. I have started my build and will try and get some pics up at the weekend?
Looks like some interesting builds coming up looking forward to seeing more. I have started my build and will try and get some pics up at the weekend?
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 04:30 PM UTC
Hi guys,
Here is my progress so far,Kuebelwagen is built,damaged and in need of repair the Lieutenant is yelling at the corporal to get the car fixed
some of his tools are scattered around and the car is up on the jack stand
The frame like structure in the background is the frame for the field test. Still have to finish painting the rest of the tolls, and work bench and the base will have to wait a while. Dont want to start using power tools with a cast on my leg
Comments are always welcome. Thanks for looking
Here is my progress so far,Kuebelwagen is built,damaged and in need of repair the Lieutenant is yelling at the corporal to get the car fixed
some of his tools are scattered around and the car is up on the jack stand
The frame like structure in the background is the frame for the field test. Still have to finish painting the rest of the tolls, and work bench and the base will have to wait a while. Dont want to start using power tools with a cast on my leg
Comments are always welcome. Thanks for looking
jon_a_its
Joined: April 29, 2004
KitMaker: 1,336 posts
Armorama: 1,137 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 07:14 AM UTC
Quoted Text
A: Revel 1/40 M48 Scissors Bridge (OOB)
because I always wanted this kit but never got one. I'd like to see a build log of this project.
Thanks KoSprueOne, carried with a vote of: ..... 1!
Been on hols this week, including a day at Mucklebourgh collection,
but missed a day out to Hannants in Lowestoft so I saved some money!I've got a commission (horrid lump of resin wingy thingy in braille scale...
)& an AAVP7 with EEAK to finish before I can start.
mat
Joined: November 18, 2003
KitMaker: 894 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 12:38 AM UTC
so,
let's show what I am facing the upcoming months:
it will be a lot of work
let's show what I am facing the upcoming months:
it will be a lot of work
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 03:31 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
more progress here, Field tent almost complete and added more camo to the Kuebelwagen and some of the tools around the mechanic
Might attempt to work on the base tomorrow but that will have to wait and see how the leg feels
more progress here, Field tent almost complete and added more camo to the Kuebelwagen and some of the tools around the mechanic
Might attempt to work on the base tomorrow but that will have to wait and see how the leg feels
Sudzonic
Joined: December 07, 2007
KitMaker: 2,096 posts
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Posted: Friday, June 18, 2010 - 07:45 AM UTC
Nice work Sal.
Well here is what I have managed to do so far on my M1 Panther 2.
Well here is what I have managed to do so far on my M1 Panther 2.
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