Tank Destroyer/SPG Campaign
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2012 - 11:54 PM UTC
The TWINS look great there Rob! I just luv SU tanks!
What does the decal on the SU-85M stand for? I've never seen that one before.
~ Jeff

#226
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Friday, December 21, 2012 - 06:03 AM UTC
Thanks Jeff!
It's from the kit only says unidentified unit,Eastern Front 1945.
Cheers Rob.
Anything without guns is a target!
27 completed campaigns and counting :)

#136
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Joined: April 06, 2002
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 391 posts
Posted: Friday, December 21, 2012 - 08:09 AM UTC

Hello friends!
More updates:
Tracks: Step 1.- A coat of gun-metal of Metalcote (Humbrol). Step 2.- Using pigments - mixing indian-red + toast sienna with Spirit solvent. NOTE: I not finished the tracks yet.



Regards!
Rodolfo
Current Project:
I am building a Kingtiger Ausf. B, Version: March 1945 - AMMO/MIG, 1/35

#136
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Joined: April 06, 2002
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 391 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 06:24 AM UTC

Hello friends!
More updates:
Continue Tracks: Step 3.- Adding pigments toast shadow with Spirit solvent. Step 4.-Dry brush with "polished steel" y "Polished aluminium", both of Humbrol.




Regards!
Rodolfo
Current Project:
I am building a Kingtiger Ausf. B, Version: March 1945 - AMMO/MIG, 1/35
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: April 22, 2012
KitMaker: 344 posts
Armorama: 315 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 04:41 PM UTC
Rodolfo - Beautiful work on your track and wheels, that Hetzer is going to be sweet!
I finished my second attempt at a TD, my first 1/72 model.
Merry Christmas all!
Nate

#136
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Joined: April 06, 2002
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 391 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 11:11 PM UTC
Current Project:
I am building a Kingtiger Ausf. B, Version: March 1945 - AMMO/MIG, 1/35
United States
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
Armorama: 557 posts
Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012 - 02:51 AM UTC
Rodolfo-----great looking Hetzer. Your white-wash camo is beautifully done and extremely realistic. Great work!!
Nathan----Cool looking SU-. I like the bulls-eye markings!!
Regards, Ian
It is a fact that under equal conditions, large-scale battles and whole wars are won by troops which have a strong will for victory, clear goals before them, high moral standards, and devotion to the banner under which they go into battle.
-Georgy Zhukov
Michigan, United States
Joined: March 24, 2009
KitMaker: 312 posts
Armorama: 296 posts
Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012 - 03:54 AM UTC
Okay I'm in!!! I have Marder IIIM from Tamiya with Modelkasten track for this one. Oh and Merry Christmas to all especially to all of the service men and women stationed abroad.
'United States Army Special Forces! When you care enough to send the very best'
barkingdigger
Associate Editor
#013
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: June 20, 2008
KitMaker: 3,981 posts
Armorama: 3,403 posts
Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012 - 08:21 AM UTC
Hi Phil & gang,
As it all ends tomorrow (not the Mayans this time!) I'll officially admit defeat on my M36. But, for the record, here is where it's at! With most of the "build" part done I'm tackling stowage and tracks - then it's off to the paint shop! Probably another month before it is ready for display...






I need to update my build log, but not til later this week!
Tom
"Glue, or Glue Not - there is no Dry-Fit" - Yoda (original script from Return of the Jedi...)
South Carolina, United States
Joined: December 03, 2009
KitMaker: 2,160 posts
Armorama: 1,906 posts
Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012 - 11:42 AM UTC
Rodolfo, Very well done. I'm sure I'll be looking back at your progress while I build my own Hetzer.
Tom, That's a shame. Your M36 is looking great. I would have loved to seen her painted up.

#275
Alberta, Canada
Joined: March 01, 2006
KitMaker: 174 posts
Armorama: 141 posts
Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012 - 08:18 PM UTC
Tom: its too bad that you ran out of time as it looks like you are going to have a superb build when finished. Will look forward to seeing it finished in the new year.
California, United States
Joined: August 20, 2004
KitMaker: 16 posts
Armorama: 14 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 01:15 AM UTC
Well here is my finished Tank Destroyer Marder III


#136
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Joined: April 06, 2002
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 391 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 04:06 AM UTC
@ Ian.- Thanks for your kind comments!
Quoted Text
Rodolfo, Very well done. I'm sure I'll be looking back at your progress while I build my own Hetzer..
Thanks for your kind comments!. Here You can see the resume:
http://rtvmodelismo.com/Project/Hetzer_Late Regards!
Rodolfo
Current Project:
I am building a Kingtiger Ausf. B, Version: March 1945 - AMMO/MIG, 1/35
California, United States
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 05:28 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Okay I'm in!!! I have Marder IIIM from Tamiya with Modelkasten track for this one. Oh and Merry Christmas to all especially to all of the service men and women stationed abroad.
Unfortunately, the campaign ends today.

#226
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 01:42 PM UTC
Had a bit of a mishap, managed to knock both TD of the desk

and almost all the way to the floor, some boxes stopped them.
The damage is minor one gun broke off and the front lower hull seam opened on the other, both easy fixes. So I will fix that and add some pigments then call them done. Will post to the gallery in a bit.
Cheers Rob.

Anything without guns is a target!
27 completed campaigns and counting :)
North Carolina, United States
Joined: June 06, 2006
KitMaker: 4,691 posts
Armorama: 3,509 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 03:17 PM UTC
Nice work everybody,and a great campaign

#226
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 05:00 PM UTC
Anything without guns is a target!
27 completed campaigns and counting :)

#226
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 05:56 PM UTC
Anything without guns is a target!
27 completed campaigns and counting :)
United States
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
Armorama: 557 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 03:06 AM UTC
Rob, great looking SU's. Sorry about the mishap with # 432 but it looks like you got it back in the fight. Well done!
Regards, Ian
It is a fact that under equal conditions, large-scale battles and whole wars are won by troops which have a strong will for victory, clear goals before them, high moral standards, and devotion to the banner under which they go into battle.
-Georgy Zhukov

#226
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 04:50 AM UTC
Thanks Ian!
Yeah, it was a minor fix thankfully the boxes kept it from falling too far.
Cheers Rob.
Anything without guns is a target!
27 completed campaigns and counting :)
South Carolina, United States
Joined: December 03, 2009
KitMaker: 2,160 posts
Armorama: 1,906 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 05:27 AM UTC
Rob, they came out great.
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: June 01, 2011
KitMaker: 1,716 posts
Armorama: 1,638 posts
Posted: Friday, December 28, 2012 - 09:23 PM UTC
Hey guys ... Sorry for the lack of attention but this year has ended up being the most cocked up and strange i have experienced ever ,, right now i am sitting in a little cabin on a very big ship and with all my belongings in stowage and at last i have the net back after 3 days of it being down and with all the other things going on i forgot about this campaign .
Now i have a question ... does anyone need an extension to complete their projects ???
If so i would be more than happy to ask Gary for one .. if not then i will start to hand out the ribbons to the gents with completed builds .
I will be back tomorrow so i will answer ya all back very soon
By the way ... absolutely brilliant builds guys

its all you guys who made this a great campaign .
Phill
I know the voices ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas
Never trust a man who left alone with a tea cozy and doesn't try it on ( Billy Connolly )
Overkill is often very understated
United States
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
Armorama: 557 posts
Posted: Friday, December 28, 2012 - 11:49 PM UTC
Phill, thanks for the campaign!!!! An awesome bevy of tank hunters in this group.
Best wishes, Ian
It is a fact that under equal conditions, large-scale battles and whole wars are won by troops which have a strong will for victory, clear goals before them, high moral standards, and devotion to the banner under which they go into battle.
-Georgy Zhukov

#226
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 29, 2012 - 12:14 AM UTC
Phil,
Sorry if things are not going well for you, It does sound like there is an interesting story there.
Thanks for a Great campaign!
Cheers Rob.
Anything without guns is a target!
27 completed campaigns and counting :)
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Saturday, December 29, 2012 - 02:23 AM UTC
WOW Phill sounds like a wild journey. Hope your not on the run from the law and that all works out well for ya
But this was a great campaign with some outstanding builds
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