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Where Armorama group builds can be discussed, organized, and updates posted.
Where Armorama group builds can be discussed, organized, and updates posted.
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Allied Armor Campaign

retiredyank

Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts

Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 01:38 AM UTC
Come on guys. We only need a few more enlistments to kick this campaign off. I know there are enough shermaholics and allied war enthusiasts out there. This is your chance to show off your ability and hone your techniques.

Firefly74

Joined: April 15, 2010
KitMaker: 224 posts
Armorama: 205 posts

Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2011 - 12:40 AM UTC
Hi all. I'm in. Though i swore i wouldn't enlist in another campaign till next year!
Allied is my main focus so i'll build something in Braille.
Would a resin kit be ok? Was thinking of doing a Universal Carrier in Normandy. Got one in the stash.
Cheers,
Tim
Allied is my main focus so i'll build something in Braille.
Would a resin kit be ok? Was thinking of doing a Universal Carrier in Normandy. Got one in the stash.
Cheers,
Tim


retiredyank

Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts

Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2011 - 01:50 AM UTC
Resin is fine. Scratch builds are fine. Any allied vehicle from the start to the end of WWII.

retiredyank

Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts

Posted: Saturday, April 09, 2011 - 09:40 AM UTC
Come on guys. We can't let all those panzer-holics dominant the forums. Get out your od and 4bo and attack something.

vonHengest

Joined: June 29, 2010
KitMaker: 5,854 posts
Armorama: 4,817 posts

Posted: Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 12:19 PM UTC
This campaign only needs two more willing to enlist correct?

Whiskey_1

Joined: November 22, 2008
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 272 posts

Posted: Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 08:31 PM UTC
Sign on the dotted line in your blood, right? 
Ah well, if the start date can be Q4 2011 I'm good for it. Got plenty ideas for this one anyway.

Ah well, if the start date can be Q4 2011 I'm good for it. Got plenty ideas for this one anyway.

retiredyank

Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts

Posted: Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 09:58 PM UTC
Good. Good. I'm in with a Cromwell.

Whiskey_1

Joined: November 22, 2008
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 272 posts

Posted: Monday, April 18, 2011 - 03:43 AM UTC
I was thinking a Cromwell too, but I still have a H-39 and everything I need for Ballyrashane
I never really got around to her...perhaps it's time to clean out the stash a little

I never really got around to her...perhaps it's time to clean out the stash a little


retiredyank

Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts

Posted: Monday, April 18, 2011 - 06:48 AM UTC
Don't worry about two Cromwells. I expect to see many Shermans.


ltb073

Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts

Posted: Monday, April 18, 2011 - 08:32 AM UTC
I have a Bronco British Cruiser Tank that I may do for this 1 unless I can find a decent Stuart



Whiskey_1

Joined: November 22, 2008
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 272 posts

Posted: Monday, April 18, 2011 - 08:59 AM UTC
Sal, If you mean the A34 Comet, then have a look this Comet build over on the Dutch forum. Also Resicast did a limited edition full-resin recently, that comes with a DVD with lots of photos. Might be worth seeing if you can get your hands on it in some way.

vonHengest

Joined: June 29, 2010
KitMaker: 5,854 posts
Armorama: 4,817 posts

Posted: Monday, April 18, 2011 - 09:21 AM UTC
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I have a Bronco British Cruiser Tank that I may do for this 1 unless I can find a decent Stuart![]()
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Sal, there are at least 4 good stuarts I know about:
AFV Club: M3A3, M5A1
Academy: M3, M3A1

retiredyank

Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts

Posted: Monday, April 18, 2011 - 09:28 AM UTC
Sal, I would suggest the Academy M3A1. It was my first armor build after a sci-fi and wingy thing career. Built like a dream and has the option of either inditrack or rubber band type.

ltb073

Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts

Posted: Monday, April 18, 2011 - 03:28 PM UTC
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Sal, I would suggest the Academy M3A1. It was my first armor build after a sci-fi and wingy thing career. Built like a dream and has the option of either inditrack or rubber band type.
That is the kit i have been looking at. Haven't built a AFV from Academy yet but the 2 wingy thingys I did were very nice



vonHengest

Joined: June 29, 2010
KitMaker: 5,854 posts
Armorama: 4,817 posts

Posted: Monday, April 18, 2011 - 04:03 PM UTC
Do not get the Tamiya kit if you want a good Stuart


Whiskey_1

Joined: November 22, 2008
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 272 posts

Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 03:51 AM UTC
Was checking out this topic again and it looks like we have reached the magic one-oh haven't we? Maybe we should start listing some folks who are good for this one.

vonHengest

Joined: June 29, 2010
KitMaker: 5,854 posts
Armorama: 4,817 posts

Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 07:03 AM UTC
I'm good for this one. I have plenty of allied armor waiting for an excuse to be built. Just don't start this one too soon


Klinker

Joined: December 26, 2009
KitMaker: 369 posts
Armorama: 352 posts

Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 12:09 AM UTC
Have you got a firm start/finish date yet for this campaign???
I'm in with a Achilles if the dates are good!
I'm in with a Achilles if the dates are good!

retiredyank

Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts

Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 02:14 AM UTC
The campaign will run from October 1st, 2011 to February 1st 2012.

vonHengest

Joined: June 29, 2010
KitMaker: 5,854 posts
Armorama: 4,817 posts

Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 04:47 AM UTC
4 months? Are you sure you don't want to go through to April 1st 2012?
casualmodeler

Joined: February 04, 2009
KitMaker: 702 posts
Armorama: 665 posts

Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 06:07 AM UTC
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4 months? Are you sure you don't want to go through to April 1st 2012?
Yep, two more months and I could be interested. 4 months is just too short for me, experience has proved that..



ltb073

Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts

Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 06:11 AM UTC
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4 months? Are you sure you don't want to go through to April 1st 2012?
A 6 month campaign would work better for me as well as I plan on starting some larger builds in October and November, and lets not forget hunting season, can't build while sitting in the woods





retiredyank

Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts

Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 10:43 AM UTC
All right. Till April 1st for the rivet counters.

Whiskey_1

Joined: November 22, 2008
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 272 posts

Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 11:09 AM UTC
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All right. Till April 1st for the rivet counters.
Thank you for considering the requirements of the mentally afflicted (myself included)

Edit: I've compiled a list of the folks who are either good or interested in this campaign
ltb073 (Sal)
vonHengst (Jeremy H)
retiredyank (Matt Nethery)
Klinker (Duncan)
Jasonbee 71 (Jason D Bettis)?
ChrisDM (Chris Meddings)
barkingdigger (Tom)
ppawlak1 (Paul P)
spacewolfdad (Paul Giles) ?
Firefly74 (Tim)
casualmodeler (Kimmo Rajala)?
Whiskey_1 (me...duhh)
Looks to me like we breached the magical barrier, people


vonHengest

Joined: June 29, 2010
KitMaker: 5,854 posts
Armorama: 4,817 posts

Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 07:00 PM UTC
Indeed we have 
And I need the extra time as life has a way of being more than intersting for me, and I'm a slow builder on top of that

And I need the extra time as life has a way of being more than intersting for me, and I'm a slow builder on top of that

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