Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 06:02 AM UTC
Hi Gentlemen,
I am starting this build today. I will have to scratch build some things as there will be no aftermarket goodies other than my Rommel figure. If there is anyone who would like to contribute any info and references, you are most welcome. Im going into this build not knowing much about Sd.kfz.250.
Thanks for looking.
Gary
Rhone, France
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 06:35 AM UTC
"Find the Bastards, then Pile On"
Col. George W.Patton III 's standing order for the troopers of the 11th Armoured Cavalry Regiment
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 06:35 AM UTC
Gary. Mega....I'm hoping to finally build the ancient Airfix kit of this for the upcoming Airfix nostalgia campaign, so I'm keen to pick up tips and - if I can help, I will (unlikely).
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 06:48 AM UTC
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Gary. Mega....I'm hoping to finally build the ancient Airfix kit of this for the upcoming Airfix nostalgia campaign, so I'm keen to pick up tips and - if I can help, I will (unlikely).
Matthew - Well maybe we can figure this out together man!
Frenchy - Thanks for the Link. Good pics on there. I appreciate it.
Gary
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 06:53 AM UTC
Join AMPS.
http://www.amps-armor.org/ampssite
Rhone, France
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 06:58 AM UTC
You're welcome Gary. I've just edited the second link to narrow the search.
Frenchy
"Find the Bastards, then Pile On"
Col. George W.Patton III 's standing order for the troopers of the 11th Armoured Cavalry Regiment
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 07:08 AM UTC
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You're welcome Gary. I've just edited the second link to narrow the search.
Frenchy
Oh yeah Frenchy! Thats the stuff!
Thx.
Hello Jesse! Glad to have you drop in. Ill give it my best shot!
Gary
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 07:40 AM UTC
I'll be monitoring your work Master Windu. So don't get to cumfy.
Phil.
Modeling...
I rest my case.
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 09:08 AM UTC
Good Grief Gary ...
A Tamyia oldie & a Desert Foc are having a ball at Obi-Wan's Workbench !!
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 09:18 AM UTC
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I'll be monitoring your work Master Windu. So don't get to cumfy.
Phil.
Dont worry Phil, I cant have the young padawan catching Master Windu slippin and slackin!
John, i hope to teach the old dog some new tricks!
Im doing away with alot of the moulded on stuff on the fenders and recreating it. As well as a few other things that look like snap tite kit parts. It will be fun!
Gary
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 09:36 AM UTC
Hey! That's my line there John!
I'll be checkin' in from time-to-time Gary. Looks like a kool
build.
There is talk about one of these in 1/16 and RC so this will keep me inspired!
~ Jeff
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 09:51 AM UTC
Hey Jeff S.,
Glad to have you drop in from time to time. It will be fun.
1/16th GREIF! Thats pretty darn cool. Youll be havin that, me lad!
Gary
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 09:56 AM UTC
Hi Gary,
Just subscribed to look & learn the 250's look cool for a tiny tim
Cheers Mike
On the work bench: To many started & nothing finished!!
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S-Boat
BRDM 2 (Syrian)
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Nevada, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 10:31 AM UTC
Wow, talk about timing. Just got mine out about two weeks ago. Building strait from the box but I'm using parts from the same kit I purchased back in 1979, yes, 1979, to add to it. The original kit is long gone but I still have a few parts in the spares bin. I got the Aber PE set, designed for the Dragon kit, but I'm not going to use it and may just sell or trade it.
Lisboa, Portugal
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 11:17 AM UTC
I know Jeff
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Maine, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 11:20 AM UTC
Lets see some pics G.
Jeff T.
The building lamp is lit.Build'em if you got'em.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 01:33 PM UTC
www.tigermodeller.ucoz.com
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 01:44 PM UTC
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Lets see some pics G. Jeff T.
Hello Gentlemen,
Mike, James - Hi fellas, Glad you stopped in to have a look.
James, with you, me, and Matthew, we should be able to figure this thing out pretty well. Have you started your kit yet?
Mr. Jeff T. - Here are a couple pics per your request.
so far its just what i expected. The little fiddley wheels didnt line up with the tracks perfctly and i had to cut off some guide horns off the tracks to fit properly. And the tracks were just barely long enough to meet up. so i only have the one side done. But im on to the other side!
Thanks for looking fellas!
Gary
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 01:49 PM UTC
Hey! Well done man! Did you have any issues apllying the big GREIF decals? If so what did you do to overcome it. Great Job!
Gary
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 02:43 PM UTC
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Hey! Well done man! Did you have any issues apllying the big GREIF decals? If so what did you do to overcome it. Great Job!
Gary
I used Mr.setter & Mr.softer, the edge film removed by hobby knife
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California, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 02:43 PM UTC
Oh, what the TAMIYA!!! ("Hush your mouth, boy!")
Gary Windu Boggs, don't make me dig out my "Greif"!
Dude, one of your road wheels is riding slightly outside the edge of the tracks . . .
~ Eddy
If you absolutely must have a city completely destroyed overnight . . . call the MARINES
Currently on the bench:
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1:35 Takom T-54B Late
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 03:21 PM UTC
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Oh, what the TAMIYA!!! ("Hush your mouth, boy!")
Gary Windu Boggs, don't make me dig out my "Greif"!
Dude, one of your road wheels is riding slightly outside the edge of the tracks . . .
~ Eddy
Hey Eddy!
Yep! You have to get your "GREIF" on now!
Yeah its not only sticking out a bit but its not touching the track on the bottom. Ill have to fiddle with it to correct.
Subinbuoi - Thx man! I hope it goes well for me.
Gary
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 06:36 PM UTC
Hi Gentlemen,
I made some more progress. What i dont understand is the opposite side wheels fit better than the first side but i had to add an extra link to the tracks to mate the ends properly. Hmmm... beats me? Anyways, got some other stuff done but its late and its past my bed time.
Ill get some more done tomorrow and post.
Thanks for looking!
Gary
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 06:08 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Gentlemen,
I made some more progress. What i dont understand is the opposite side wheels fit better than the first side but i had to add an extra link to the tracks to mate the ends properly. Hmmm... beats me? Thanks for looking!
Gary
Probably depends on if you're left or right handed.
Okay, that's not funny either?!!
Oh well, it's looking pretty good so I'll leave ya alone ...
NOT!! ~ Jeff
Texas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 06:56 AM UTC
Hey, what if im ambidextrous? Then that means i just screwed up!
You leave me alone, youll hurt my feelings. Sniff...sniff.
Gary
