Joel_W
Associate EditorNew York, United States
Joined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
Armorama: 1,143 posts
Posted: Monday, December 17, 2012 - 10:27 AM UTC
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Right, I've had a bit of an accident today. My car ended up up-side-down in a field. I'm fine but I'll be dropping all campaigns. I'll also need to find someone to take over my 'Replacement!' campaign.
I'll still pop in on a couple campaigns but as far as I know right now I haven't got money to be spending on plastic tanks. 
Chris, really sorry to hear that. Glad that you're ok. Plastic modeling is just a hobby. When your financially comfortable to do so, you will.
Was the car a total wright off?
Joel
On my Workbench:
Monogram 1/24 scale 427 Shelby Cobra
Just Completed:
Beemax 1/24 scale BMW M3 E30 1992 Evolution II
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
Armorama: 510 posts
Posted: Monday, December 17, 2012 - 10:36 AM UTC
Chris,
Oh man, sorry to hear that! Take care of yourself, the models will take care of themselves.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
California, United States
Joined: August 10, 2012
KitMaker: 1,510 posts
Armorama: 1,443 posts
Posted: Monday, December 17, 2012 - 10:45 AM UTC
Not sure Joel, knowing my insurance they'll probably say it's totaled though. When I got it home it wouldn't even turn over though the tow driver said it could just be because there's oil in places it shouldn't be. Considering there's oil in the field I crashed in and it was leaking out of the superchargers intake that could very well be.
What cheek! Let them have it!
Joel_W
Associate Editor New York, United States
Joined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
Armorama: 1,143 posts
Posted: Monday, December 17, 2012 - 12:02 PM UTC
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Not sure Joel, knowing my insurance they'll probably say it's totaled though. When I got it home it wouldn't even turn over though the tow driver said it could just be because there's oil in places it shouldn't be. Considering there's oil in the field I crashed in and it was leaking out of the superchargers intake that could very well be.
If you have oil everywhere, starting most likely isn't the major issue. Cars can be replaced. People can't.
Joel
On my Workbench:
Monogram 1/24 scale 427 Shelby Cobra
Just Completed:
Beemax 1/24 scale BMW M3 E30 1992 Evolution II
Ohio, United States
Joined: March 09, 2002
KitMaker: 818 posts
Armorama: 269 posts
Posted: Monday, December 31, 2012 - 04:58 AM UTC
Do we post our builds unnder campaigns or general armor?
Joel_W
Associate Editor New York, United States
Joined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
Armorama: 1,143 posts
Posted: Monday, December 31, 2012 - 06:09 AM UTC
You post your build in the campaign thread. Once completed, you need to post a min of one picture in the campaign gallery.
Joel
On my Workbench:
Monogram 1/24 scale 427 Shelby Cobra
Just Completed:
Beemax 1/24 scale BMW M3 E30 1992 Evolution II
New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 28, 2006
KitMaker: 491 posts
Armorama: 462 posts
Posted: Monday, December 31, 2012 - 08:37 AM UTC
Alright!! Two days until kickoff! I got a Tasca Sherman II on it's way from Sprue Bros. Merry Christmas to me.
Happy New Year one and all.
Chris
On the workbench:
Mk II Male, Takom Conversion
Hobby Boss T-18
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Monday, December 31, 2012 - 09:00 AM UTC
Yup... Jan 2 to Aug 29, so just over 8 months to build that Sherman!
Happy New Year Shermanholics and welcome to my Only SHERMAN TANKS Build!
Just think 78 to start cementing and gluing all at once!
~ Jeff
Ohio, United States
Joined: March 09, 2002
KitMaker: 818 posts
Armorama: 269 posts
Posted: Monday, December 31, 2012 - 10:39 AM UTC
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Monday, December 31, 2012 - 12:37 PM UTC
Very nice Mike! Are they all your builds?
And... are you sure you have room for another Sherman on the shelf?
~ Jeff
Ohio, United States
Joined: March 09, 2002
KitMaker: 818 posts
Armorama: 269 posts
Posted: Monday, December 31, 2012 - 02:15 PM UTC
I'll make room. I just got them all out of storage (in boxes in a closet upstairs) to get motivated. I'm readyfor midnight!!
New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 28, 2006
KitMaker: 491 posts
Armorama: 462 posts
Posted: Monday, December 31, 2012 - 03:35 PM UTC
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Motivation: and I have 7 or 8 in my closet for the build
HOLY SHERMANS DUDE!
On the workbench:
Mk II Male, Takom Conversion
Hobby Boss T-18
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 02:00 AM UTC
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Motivation: and I have 7 or 8 in my closet for the build
HOLY SHERMANS DUDE!
Sounds like a GOOD affliction to have.
~ Jeff
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 03:01 AM UTC
Mike that's some Sherman collection you got there nice work
I am falling a little behind on my builds so I will be joining in here later, I still have to decide on which Sherman that I'm going to go with
Active Campaigns on the bench:
Operation Fall Gelb - Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. C
Engineering the Future - M-26 Recovery Vehicle
115 Campaigns completed
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 05:27 AM UTC
Sal, you and me both.
Some of my builds might just fall under the next Get er Done Campaign.
~ Jeff
Ohio, United States
Joined: March 09, 2002
KitMaker: 818 posts
Armorama: 269 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 09:08 AM UTC
Ist up will be the M4 "Normandy" kit
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
Armorama: 510 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 09:46 AM UTC
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Ist up will be the M4 "Normandy" kit
Mike,
I was thinking about doing that one as "Thunderbolt V" for the campaign. Is that what you're planning to do? Don't worry if it is, I have plenty of other options! Just don't want to duplicate if I can avoid it.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 09:57 AM UTC
Nice choices there Mike and Michael.
I will have a "fun selection build" to go along with my choice.
'Till the next day...
~ Jeff
Alaska, United States
Joined: January 06, 2006
KitMaker: 530 posts
Armorama: 450 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 11:48 AM UTC
No no no! I'm still not ready yet! Okay, I am getting pretty close though. My "kit" isn't finished but I have the prototype suspension pieces in the molds (after revisions) and am working on the engine bay doors. All these are into the "working block" phase or beta pieces as I call them. Had to delay the molds a bit as I am making dozens of other production molds for LSA.
Also finally tweaked the side armor profiles enough to actually fit well with the lower hull's decks. Once these and the front armor plate are all cut out then I can begin on making all the weld beads. That's my least favorite activity.
Jim
Large Scale Armory
Why is the rum....always gone? --Capt. Jack Sparrow
Ohio, United States
Joined: March 09, 2002
KitMaker: 818 posts
Armorama: 269 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 12:27 PM UTC
Thunderbolt V's all yours
Joel_W
Associate Editor New York, United States
Joined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
Armorama: 1,143 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 02:45 PM UTC
Didn't know that Sprue Brothers carried Tasca models. When did that happen?
Joel
On my Workbench:
Monogram 1/24 scale 427 Shelby Cobra
Just Completed:
Beemax 1/24 scale BMW M3 E30 1992 Evolution II
Joel_W
Associate Editor New York, United States
Joined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 02:50 PM UTC
Been working on the Tasca M32B1 since Nov. Great kit, but I'm putting it on hold so I can actually start a campaign when it starts for a change. Then I'm committed to the AA campaign with a M42 Duster. After that, I'll concentrate on finishing the M32B1. That should just about get me to next Holiday season.
Joel
On my Workbench:
Monogram 1/24 scale 427 Shelby Cobra
Just Completed:
Beemax 1/24 scale BMW M3 E30 1992 Evolution II
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Joined: May 21, 2012
KitMaker: 765 posts
Armorama: 438 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 03:20 PM UTC
Those Radial Fighters Campaign: 1/72 FW 190 A5
Delta 2 Campaign: 1/48 Hobby Boss Mirage IIIC
Navy Boys on those Postage Stamps 1/72 Airfix Sea Harrier FA2
Working: Trumpeter A-5 Vigilante
Waiting: Phantom 60 Campaign
New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 28, 2006
KitMaker: 491 posts
Armorama: 462 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 04:21 PM UTC
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Didn't know that Sprue Brothers carried Tasca models. When did that happen?
Joel
Dunno. They don't have a giant selection though. I think they had 5 to choose from.
On the workbench:
Mk II Male, Takom Conversion
Hobby Boss T-18
Dublin, Ireland
Joined: November 27, 2004
KitMaker: 6,048 posts
Armorama: 4,619 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 10:35 PM UTC
I have plenty of Shermans in my stash but most are started or at least have been opened and rifled through to rob parts for other builds so I'm going with this one which has been wedged between my computer desk and a bookshelf to stop me opening it before the start of the campaign
Pat
work to become not to acquire
