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Light Tank campaign
Tojo72
Joined: June 06, 2006
KitMaker: 4,691 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 10:17 AM UTC
I got my Panzer II Vignette done this week.It is the Tamiya kit,Dragon figures,and a base I picked up at a show.Painted with mostly Tamiya,weathered with Mig and AK Products.For the figures I used Vallejo and added insignia decals from Verlinden.It was a fun build,and I liked the figures.Thanks for looking,and any comments:
Peelou75
Joined: April 09, 2009
KitMaker: 140 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 10:51 AM UTC
Hi Paul,
I'm using Aber photoetch, it is really nice, btw the instruction guide seems to me a bit confusing compared to the numbers on the plate:)
Your etched tracks are simply amasing:)
Do you plan to paint the pre 1936 colour scheme, with the contours? I also have some Polish references about the 7TP, with really nice colour drawings, and also about other polish armor, if you are interested, I can send it to you digitally.
I think I will use the bison markings, but as I don't have the old manual, nor the decals, I have to create it also by hand, so we are in the same shoe...
cheers,
Istvan
I'm using Aber photoetch, it is really nice, btw the instruction guide seems to me a bit confusing compared to the numbers on the plate:)
Your etched tracks are simply amasing:)
Do you plan to paint the pre 1936 colour scheme, with the contours? I also have some Polish references about the 7TP, with really nice colour drawings, and also about other polish armor, if you are interested, I can send it to you digitally.
I think I will use the bison markings, but as I don't have the old manual, nor the decals, I have to create it also by hand, so we are in the same shoe...
cheers,
Istvan
Brobru
Joined: October 10, 2011
KitMaker: 95 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 10:51 AM UTC
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I have been lent a book with lots of photos and plans of the Polish army in 1939, unfortunately all the text is in Polish which I don't read.
Paul if you want a translation of some particular caption just ask - I'm reading this thread regularly.
Nice work on the Vickers. Tracks looking very nice! Also good job with adding a rivets on turret.
I have a book titled Pojazdy mechaniczne Wojska Polskiego 1939. Is it the one you have? If not I can look up some Vickers photos for you.
Istvan - very nice work! You are giving second life to this kit!
Anthony - I like your vignette very much! Nice work! One thing - faces looks a little flat - I think some more shading would be good! Otherwise superb work!
And to the countless Stuart builders: ;P
Nice busy campaing thread! Keep it up!
I will join if I manage to clear my workbench from some other projects. And probably I will build... a Stuart from my stash! ;D
spacewolfdad
Joined: May 23, 2010
KitMaker: 642 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 02:06 PM UTC
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Hi Paul,
I'm using Aber photoetch, it is really nice, btw the instruction guide seems to me a bit confusing compared to the numbers on the plate:)
Your etched tracks are simply amasing:)
Do you plan to paint the pre 1936 colour scheme, with the contours? I also have some Polish references about the 7TP, with really nice colour drawings, and also about other polish armor, if you are interested, I can send it to you digitally.
I think I will use the bison markings, but as I don't have the old manual, nor the decals, I have to create it also by hand, so we are in the same shoe...
cheers,
Istvan
Hi Istvan,
Your 7TP is 1/35 isn't it...I don't think Aber do that in 1/72, I could be wrong. I know there are sets by Part that cover both tanks in 1/72, I was tempted to get one, but the Mirage kit is nicely detailed and I spent nearly as much as I paid for the kit getting the Ace tracks.
I am planning to do the tank in the later colour scheme, as a vehicle used by the Polish forces during the German invasion. I have begun to develop an interest in all early war armour, so any information about Polish armour is always welcome. I plan to do most of the tanks used by all combatants. I will leave the British to last as no one does a 1/72 model of the early cruiser tanks. I have just finished a Millicast resin 1/76 A10 just so I actually have one.
I forgot to do any starting photos and build photos to include this on in the campaign.
I look forward to seeing your build take shape. I hope this campaign gets people more interested in the smaller, early stuff, instead of the usual big cats and heavy hitters.
All the best,
Paul
spacewolfdad
Joined: May 23, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 02:14 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextI have been lent a book with lots of photos and plans of the Polish army in 1939, unfortunately all the text is in Polish which I don't read.
Paul if you want a translation of some particular caption just ask - I'm reading this thread regularly.
Nice work on the Vickers. Tracks looking very nice! Also good job with adding a rivets on turret.
I have a book titled Pojazdy mechaniczne Wojska Polskiego 1939. Is it the one you have? If not I can look up some Vickers photos for you.
Hi Jaroslaw,
Thank you for your kind offer, the book is Wrzesien 1939 Pojazdy Wojska Polskiego by A Jonica, R Szubanski and J Tarczynski. Is that the same book? I would be grateful for any information and I will certainly ask for help with translation. I have only got the book for a fortnight and will be busy scanning some of the plans and colour schemes.
All the best,
Paul
GregCloseCombat
Joined: June 30, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 04:16 PM UTC
Anthony - great work, congrats! 
I like the the tank commander looking at the infantry passing by. What color of Vallejo did you do the uniforms?, I like
I like the the tank commander looking at the infantry passing by. What color of Vallejo did you do the uniforms?, I like
Peelou75
Joined: April 09, 2009
KitMaker: 140 posts
Armorama: 138 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 04:41 AM UTC
Hi Paul,
Yes, certainly it is 1/35. Tomorrow I will be able to send you the stuff from my company web, so I will drop a PM, when it is done.
My tank will be also in the colours of '39, I will use the Agama company's three color collection, designed specifically for the Polish armor of this era.
The A10 looks really good. The base with the grass was part of the kit, or is it your construction? This add a lot for the scene. I remember I had a Bishop (I guess it has the same chassis) in Braille, when I was a kid, but this resin is far better. And of course my modelling abilities was khm.. on a very low level.
Regarding the big cats, I'm trying to avoid them
, I think the smaller is the nicer, so my biggest beast on the shelf is the PZIV.
Cheers,
Istvan
Yes, certainly it is 1/35. Tomorrow I will be able to send you the stuff from my company web, so I will drop a PM, when it is done.
My tank will be also in the colours of '39, I will use the Agama company's three color collection, designed specifically for the Polish armor of this era.
The A10 looks really good. The base with the grass was part of the kit, or is it your construction? This add a lot for the scene. I remember I had a Bishop (I guess it has the same chassis) in Braille, when I was a kid, but this resin is far better. And of course my modelling abilities was khm.. on a very low level.
Regarding the big cats, I'm trying to avoid them
, I think the smaller is the nicer, so my biggest beast on the shelf is the PZIV.Cheers,
Istvan
iakarch
Joined: May 19, 2007
KitMaker: 459 posts
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Posted: Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 08:15 AM UTC
HI!
Here's a picture of the kit I will be building, a HobbyBoss PzKfw Ic. On the whole it looks like a nice kit. I will be kicking off the build today!
Here's a picture of the kit I will be building, a HobbyBoss PzKfw Ic. On the whole it looks like a nice kit. I will be kicking off the build today!
Removed by original poster on 03/18/12 - 20:21:17 (GMT).
Big-John
Joined: August 12, 2010
KitMaker: 731 posts
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Posted: Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 09:07 AM UTC
Hi guys,
Lots of nice work going on in here. We now have 4 finished entries in the gallery. Every one keep up the great work and thanks to those that are participating.
Lots of nice work going on in here. We now have 4 finished entries in the gallery. Every one keep up the great work and thanks to those that are participating.
corsair924
Joined: August 11, 2008
KitMaker: 403 posts
Armorama: 322 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 01:57 PM UTC
Finally got my camera back online and posting photos.
Not much to the Tamiya Stuart. Construction only took about 2 or 3 hours.
start
Almost finished, with my next project a M4 HST. Waiting for USMC paint.
along with last fall's project an M8 HST from the 1950s
Now to get a good day to paint this and several other projects.
Not much to the Tamiya Stuart. Construction only took about 2 or 3 hours.
start
Almost finished, with my next project a M4 HST. Waiting for USMC paint.
along with last fall's project an M8 HST from the 1950s
Now to get a good day to paint this and several other projects.
Middle_Franconian
Joined: January 02, 2011
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 30 posts
Posted: Monday, March 19, 2012 - 09:02 AM UTC
Hi guys!
Nice work so far!
Have got a soviet ASU-85 airborne self propelled gun (Trumpeter 1:35) as a birthday present.
Would that tank meet the Light Tank campaign criteria? (Maybe someone here is already building this tank but I haven´t noticed so far
)
Regards,
Sebastian
Nice work so far!
Have got a soviet ASU-85 airborne self propelled gun (Trumpeter 1:35) as a birthday present.
Would that tank meet the Light Tank campaign criteria? (Maybe someone here is already building this tank but I haven´t noticed so far
)Regards,
Sebastian
Tojo72
Joined: June 06, 2006
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Posted: Monday, March 19, 2012 - 09:31 AM UTC
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Anthony - great work, congrats!
Thanks Greg,I used the Panzer Aces Field-Grau #335 I also filtered it with Mig tri-color filter and washed with Mig Earth wash
JackG
Joined: May 28, 2006
KitMaker: 172 posts
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Posted: Monday, March 19, 2012 - 10:54 AM UTC
For the moderators, I had started this build Jan.7th of this year over at finescale forums. Does it break the campaign rules since it is a group build at another web site?
If it is allowed, I do have several in progress shots that can be posted.
regards,
Jack
If it is allowed, I do have several in progress shots that can be posted.
regards,
Jack
Brobru
Joined: October 10, 2011
KitMaker: 95 posts
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Posted: Monday, March 19, 2012 - 02:05 PM UTC
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Thank you for your kind offer, the book is Wrzesien 1939 Pojazdy Wojska Polskiego by A Jonica, R Szubanski and J Tarczynski. Is that the same book?
I think it is not the same. My is only by A Jonca and is kind of a photo album with photos of all kind of vehicles used by Polish Army in 1939 - from bicycles to tanks. There are 4 pages about Vickers and more about 7TP.
Very nice A10! Looks great!
spearhead21pz
Joined: May 11, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 06:07 AM UTC
Hi folks, back again with some progress photos. This after I applied a filter and a little dry brushing, popped the detail out some. I am working on the tracks, Fruils, a challenge but they are looking good, just going to take awhile.
Greg;
Thank you, I used the DOA Caunter set (Mike Starmer). The box art is all wrong.
Anthony;
Nicely done Pz II, figures and base. Really nice job on the figures, good composition.
Paul:
Good progress on the Vickers.
Istvan;
Nice work on the 7TP, a tank I am unfamilar with, early war Polish?
Greg;
Thank you, I used the DOA Caunter set (Mike Starmer). The box art is all wrong.
Anthony;
Nicely done Pz II, figures and base. Really nice job on the figures, good composition.
Paul:
Good progress on the Vickers.
Istvan;
Nice work on the 7TP, a tank I am unfamilar with, early war Polish?
Peelou75
Joined: April 09, 2009
KitMaker: 140 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 07:17 AM UTC
Hi Ralph,
The desert camo looks great, the filters worked very well, I love the faded look!
Actually the 7TP is very similar to the Soviet T-26, which was used in the Spanish civil war in large numbers, and the origin is Vickers construction both. You are right, the 7TP was used by the Polish army.
The desert camo looks great, the filters worked very well, I love the faded look!
Actually the 7TP is very similar to the Soviet T-26, which was used in the Spanish civil war in large numbers, and the origin is Vickers construction both. You are right, the 7TP was used by the Polish army.
Middle_Franconian
Joined: January 02, 2011
KitMaker: 279 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 07:18 AM UTC
Hi!
I have just gone through all the posts here before and I must admit that there are already some very fine results.
Obviously a self propelled gun like the ASU-85 does not meet the campaign´s requirements so this tank is out I think.
But nevertheles I will keep an eye on this campaign.
Keep building.
Best regards,
Sebastian
I have just gone through all the posts here before and I must admit that there are already some very fine results.
Obviously a self propelled gun like the ASU-85 does not meet the campaign´s requirements so this tank is out I think.
But nevertheles I will keep an eye on this campaign.
Keep building.
Best regards,
Sebastian
DaveCox
Joined: January 11, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 07:22 AM UTC
Working on the Vickers VIc.........jeez that suspension is an eye killer. Looks good but how the heck anybody with worse eyes than mine (if that's possible!) is supposed to assemble it I don't know!
If anybody else has found an easier way to do these I've still got two units to go..........
If anybody else has found an easier way to do these I've still got two units to go..........
Tojo72
Joined: June 06, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 07:28 AM UTC
Appreciate that Ralph,like that desert paint job also
Peelou75
Joined: April 09, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 08:15 AM UTC
Don't give up Dave, it looks terrific!
steph2102
Joined: April 23, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 08:39 AM UTC
Hello Dave, it seems a very good start. I will follow with interest your installation. is that the dampers are moving after bonding?
DaveCox
Joined: January 11, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 09:10 AM UTC
The spring units should move, but mine are glued solid as the vehicle won't be in a diorama and the link/length track won't be flexible when glued in place. The units are very fragile and the last thing I want is for them to come apart after they are on the tank! Each of these units has 8 springs, 2 metal rod, 2 small collars, 4 microscopic plastic caps as well as the wheels and 4 frame pieces!
As a guide, the photo above shows them at nearly twice life size.......
As a guide, the photo above shows them at nearly twice life size.......
iakarch
Joined: May 19, 2007
KitMaker: 459 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 11:10 AM UTC
Some progress picts of my VK 601 Panzer Ic:
I'm about to begin adding photoetch.
I'm about to begin adding photoetch.
iakarch
Joined: May 19, 2007
KitMaker: 459 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 11:24 AM UTC
Dave,
There's no shortcut to good work and you've done it! They look great. I built one from Cromwell Models a few years ago in resin. I had to end up rebuilding the springs from scratch. The track are tiny too.
Are you going to finsh it in France 1940 colors or desert colors?
There's no shortcut to good work and you've done it! They look great. I built one from Cromwell Models a few years ago in resin. I had to end up rebuilding the springs from scratch. The track are tiny too.
Are you going to finsh it in France 1940 colors or desert colors?
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