Your build is looking great man! You got a show coming up soon?
Gary
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BBD468
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 09:40 AM UTC
Hi Jesse,
Your build is looking great man! You got a show coming up soon?
Gary
Your build is looking great man! You got a show coming up soon?
Gary
spacewolfdad
Joined: May 23, 2010
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 10:35 AM UTC
Hi,
This campaign is really motoring, lots of allied armour and Shermans, nice work those that have begun their builds. I have just got my UM Sd.Kfz.138 M Marder III and will be beginning that shortly. I have to send off for a RB metal barrel and some Photo-etch to detail it. It is a nice kit OOB, but I want to detail it some more. Here is the starting photo as required....
I am looking forward to getting started, this will be probably my first build and hopefully I will be able to squeeze in another opponent in for all that Allied armour.
All the best,
Paul
This campaign is really motoring, lots of allied armour and Shermans, nice work those that have begun their builds. I have just got my UM Sd.Kfz.138 M Marder III and will be beginning that shortly. I have to send off for a RB metal barrel and some Photo-etch to detail it. It is a nice kit OOB, but I want to detail it some more. Here is the starting photo as required....
I am looking forward to getting started, this will be probably my first build and hopefully I will be able to squeeze in another opponent in for all that Allied armour.
All the best,
Paul
BBD468
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:05 AM UTC
Hi Paul,
Ive not seen a UM kit before. Looking forward to your build.
Gary
Ive not seen a UM kit before. Looking forward to your build.
Gary
TMoon
#152
Joined: December 07, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:08 AM UTC
Here are my start up photos for the D-Day campaign.
M4 (105mm) with deep wading
Tom
M4 (105mm) with deep wading
Tom
patton76
Joined: December 01, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:16 AM UTC
Hey Tom,
I'm afraid, I have some bad news... Your Sherman is an M4A3, and if you go to the beginning of the thread, you'll read that there weren't any M4A3's in Normandy on dday. Jeff can tell you all about it.
Don't see how you'll be able to convert it a qualifying Sherman though, so I'm afraid I can't allow it for this campaign.
Sorry, but I don't want Jeff on my neck.
Dave
I'm afraid, I have some bad news... Your Sherman is an M4A3, and if you go to the beginning of the thread, you'll read that there weren't any M4A3's in Normandy on dday. Jeff can tell you all about it.
Don't see how you'll be able to convert it a qualifying Sherman though, so I'm afraid I can't allow it for this campaign.
Sorry, but I don't want Jeff on my neck.
Dave
BBD468
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:17 AM UTC
Hey Tom,
Thats a sweet little kit! Wish i had the Wadeing stacks for mine.
Have fun man!
Gary
Edit: OH MAN!!! Sorry dude.
Thats a sweet little kit! Wish i had the Wadeing stacks for mine.
Have fun man! Gary
Edit: OH MAN!!! Sorry dude.
patton76
Joined: December 01, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:20 AM UTC
Hey Paul,
Your Marder III M was surely around on DDay, from which unit are you gonna build it?
And of course, welcome a board!
Dave
PS oops, I saw I already replied.
Your Marder III M was surely around on DDay, from which unit are you gonna build it?
And of course, welcome a board!
Dave
PS oops, I saw I already replied.
patton76
Joined: December 01, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:30 AM UTC
@Jesse: great job! Which size of styrene are you using for the different molds?
@Kieran: I'm glad you find your pics.
@Gary: the stacks were removed quite soon, so, its not a necessity for the campaign. You can easily find pics of hurricane without the stacks. But of course, it looks better with them. I've ordered stacks from the Tank Workshop, I'll let you know how they are. You're not going with the Black Dog's stacks then?
Dave
@Kieran: I'm glad you find your pics.
@Gary: the stacks were removed quite soon, so, its not a necessity for the campaign. You can easily find pics of hurricane without the stacks. But of course, it looks better with them.
I've ordered stacks from the Tank Workshop, I'll let you know how they are. You're not going with the Black Dog's stacks then?Dave
TMoon
#152
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:41 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hey Tom,
I'm afraid, I have some bad news... Your Sherman is an M4A3, and if you go to the beginning of the thread, you'll read that there weren't any M4A3's in Normandy on dday. Jeff can tell you all about it.
Don't see how you'll be able to convert it a qualifying Sherman though, so I'm afraid I can't allow it for this campaign.
Sorry, but I don't want Jeff on my neck.
Dave
Any suggestions for a substitute?
Thanks,
Tom
BBD468
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:49 AM UTC
Hey Dave,
If i had a credit card and extra cash id darn sure have the stacks. However, i have neither at the moment and im not sure im gonna be able to scratch them up. Its all good, ill Do the best i can with what i have.
Gary
If i had a credit card and extra cash id darn sure have the stacks. However, i have neither at the moment and im not sure im gonna be able to scratch them up. Its all good, ill Do the best i can with what i have.
Gary
patton76
Joined: December 01, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:55 AM UTC
Tom, there are lots of suggestions! Shermans, churchills, cromwells, panthers, tigers, pzkw iv's, and so much more. Just not an A3.
What do you have in your stash?
Gary, don't worry about it, they aren't needed... Just something different then the usual stuff. It's totally up to you.
Dave
What do you have in your stash?
Gary, don't worry about it, they aren't needed... Just something different then the usual stuff. It's totally up to you.
Dave
metooshelah
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Joined: February 06, 2009
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 12:25 PM UTC
seems like good fun. im in
pseudorealityx
Joined: January 31, 2010
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 12:35 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Jesse,
Your build is looking great man! You got a show coming up soon?
Gary
Yup
http://www.ampscentralsouthcarolina.org/Contest.html
I'm hoping to have the Firefly done for this one.
patton76
Joined: December 01, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 12:46 PM UTC
Quoted Text
seems like good fun. im in
Welcome a board Matan!
Dave
TMoon
#152
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 12:50 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Tom, there are lots of suggestions! Shermans, churchills, cromwells, panthers, tigers, pzkw iv's, and so much more. Just not an A3.
What do you have in your stash?
Gary, don't worry about it, they aren't needed... Just something different then the usual stuff. It's totally up to you.
Dave
I have just about anything you can name. Try a general one.
Tom
patton76
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 01:06 PM UTC
Ok, Tom, let's try elimination, what do you want to do, allied or axis?
If allied, you can go with almost any Sherman, just not the A3. You'll find the M4, M4A1, M4A2 and M4A4.
Churchill, mk III, mk IV, mk V, AVRE...
Cromwell, or Centaur
Stuart, M3A3, M3A5
I think I can go on here for some time...
Just make sure you build it with the right decals, but that shouldn't be a real problem since they're readily available for the 2nd AD, the different independent tank battalions and brigades, 7th AD, etc
If axis, well, let me know if you prefer axis, then I'll list some others. Also, there are plenty of examples in the thread.
Dave
If allied, you can go with almost any Sherman, just not the A3. You'll find the M4, M4A1, M4A2 and M4A4.
Churchill, mk III, mk IV, mk V, AVRE...
Cromwell, or Centaur
Stuart, M3A3, M3A5
I think I can go on here for some time...
Just make sure you build it with the right decals, but that shouldn't be a real problem since they're readily available for the 2nd AD, the different independent tank battalions and brigades, 7th AD, etc
If axis, well, let me know if you prefer axis, then I'll list some others. Also, there are plenty of examples in the thread.
Dave
Hangelafette
Joined: April 22, 2012
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 01:14 PM UTC
Tom,
For allied vehicles, the M-10 was there as well. The picture of the Churchill IV ARVE I'm building on Sword beach has an M-10 Wolverine parked right behind it.
Nathan
For allied vehicles, the M-10 was there as well. The picture of the Churchill IV ARVE I'm building on Sword beach has an M-10 Wolverine parked right behind it.
Nathan
TMoon
#152
Joined: December 07, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 01:22 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Ok, Tom, let's try elimination, what do you want to do, allied or axis?
If allied, you can go with almost any Sherman, just not the A3. You'll find the M4, M4A1, M4A2 and M4A4.
Churchill, mk III, mk IV, mk V, AVRE...
Cromwell, or Centaur
Stuart, M3A3, M3A5
I think I can go on here for some time...
Just make sure you build it with the right decals, but that shouldn't be a real problem since they're readily available for the 2nd AD, the different independent tank battalions and brigades, 7th AD, etc
If axis, well, let me know if you prefer axis, then I'll list some others. Also, there are plenty of examples in the thread.
Dave
Dave,
Thanks for your help.
I have Tascas 35016 British Army sherman V (M4A4)
Is that a good one?
Tom
patton76
Joined: December 01, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 01:34 PM UTC
Tom,
The Sherman V should be ok. Just watch out, there are no decals for a D-Day version in the box. So you should look for decals of one of the different armored brigades (8th and 27th British and 2nd Canadian or the 7th British armored division).
But this shouldn't be too difficult to find. Enough kits have decals of these units in the box, so you should be able to easily do some swaps here. Other options are bison decals or archer fine transfers.
Can any one help Tom to find a picture of a Sherman v in Normandy on or before June 10th?
If you have any more questions, shoot!
Dave
The Sherman V should be ok. Just watch out, there are no decals for a D-Day version in the box. So you should look for decals of one of the different armored brigades (8th and 27th British and 2nd Canadian or the 7th British armored division).
But this shouldn't be too difficult to find. Enough kits have decals of these units in the box, so you should be able to easily do some swaps here. Other options are bison decals or archer fine transfers.
Can any one help Tom to find a picture of a Sherman v in Normandy on or before June 10th?
If you have any more questions, shoot!
Dave
TMoon
#152
Joined: December 07, 2002
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 02:10 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Tom,
The Sherman V should be ok. Just watch out, there are no decals for a D-Day version in the box. So you should look for decals of one of the different armored brigades (8th and 27th British and 2nd Canadian or the 7th British armored division).
But this shouldn't be too difficult to find. Enough kits have decals of these units in the box, so you should be able to easily do some swaps here. Other options are bison decals or archer fine transfers.
Can any one help Tom to find a picture of a Sherman v in Normandy on or before June 10th?
If you have any more questions, shoot!
Dave
Would the Dragon 6121 Sherman Vc Firefly be acceptable? It has decals for 27th Canadian Armored Regiment 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade Buron France 1944? or the decals only for the Sherman V?
Thanks,
Tom
barkingdigger
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Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 12:07 AM UTC
Hi Tom,
I'm building the Dragon/Cyberhobby M4A4 at the moment (same basic hull as your Firefly) and I wouldn't wish the pain on anyone! Leaving aside details like incorrect welds etc, the basic fit of parts is poor at best. You'd be better off building the Tasca kit and scrounging some decals for the correct unit. The markings in Tasca's Sherman III (35018) would do, and I'm sure there are folks here with spare sets of those...
Tom
I'm building the Dragon/Cyberhobby M4A4 at the moment (same basic hull as your Firefly) and I wouldn't wish the pain on anyone! Leaving aside details like incorrect welds etc, the basic fit of parts is poor at best. You'd be better off building the Tasca kit and scrounging some decals for the correct unit. The markings in Tasca's Sherman III (35018) would do, and I'm sure there are folks here with spare sets of those...
Tom
TMoon
#152
Joined: December 07, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 12:50 AM UTC
Due to my poor choice of a kit for this campaign therefore I'm submitting a new kit for the project.
Dragon 6511 M4 Sherman 75mm Normandy.
Please let me know if this kit fits the category.
Thanks,
Tom
Dragon 6511 M4 Sherman 75mm Normandy.
Please let me know if this kit fits the category.
Thanks,
Tom
patton76
Joined: December 01, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 01:06 AM UTC
Tom,
The M4 will fit the campaign perfectly and leaves you lots of options, since a lot of M4's were there.
Good luck!
Dave
The M4 will fit the campaign perfectly and leaves you lots of options, since a lot of M4's were there.
Good luck!
Dave
BBD468
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 03:15 AM UTC
Hi Tom. Nice to see its all sorted out man.
Got a small update. Got the bogies all together and attatched. They went together very nice but there was significant mold seams to clean and sand on every piece.
Thats all for now.
Gary
Got a small update. Got the bogies all together and attatched. They went together very nice but there was significant mold seams to clean and sand on every piece.
Thats all for now.
Gary
pseudorealityx
Joined: January 31, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 03:38 AM UTC
Looking good Gary.
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