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Where Armorama group builds can be discussed, organized, and updates posted.
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LeopardDriver21/21C

Joined: August 07, 2007
KitMaker: 26 posts
Armorama: 23 posts

Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2013 - 09:36 AM UTC

LeopardDriver21/21C

Joined: August 07, 2007
KitMaker: 26 posts
Armorama: 23 posts

Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2013 - 09:42 AM UTC
As you can all tell by now, I'm that good with posting photos.
Is there a video out there that could show me step by step the proper way of uploading pictures to this site.
Thank you,
Roy
Is there a video out there that could show me step by step the proper way of uploading pictures to this site.
Thank you,
Roy

ltb073

Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts

Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2013 - 09:49 AM UTC
Quoted Text
As you can all tell by now, I'm that good with posting photos.
Is there a video out there that could show me step by step the proper way of uploading pictures to this site.
Thank you,
Roy
Roy,
If you are posting from Photobucket just click the top right button that says share to other services and you will get a prompt to share. Then click the word at the top that says link and you will get the codes. click on the bottom 1 that say IMG code it will copy and the just paste it into your post here


Hope that helps


PantherF

Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts

Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2013 - 10:50 AM UTC

Just click on the IMAGE code address in the menu on the right side of the picture in your Photobucket account and it will include the IMG tags.
Your supplied address just needs the IMG and /IMG (before and after the address) to display the picture.
HTH
~ Jeff

LeopardDriver21/21C

Joined: August 07, 2007
KitMaker: 26 posts
Armorama: 23 posts

Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2013 - 11:11 AM UTC
Sal,
Thank you for the directions. If I followed them correctly, this image is of the decal selection i have for the Firefly build.

Thank you for the directions. If I followed them correctly, this image is of the decal selection i have for the Firefly build.


Joel_W


Joined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
Armorama: 1,143 posts

Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2013 - 12:07 PM UTC
Roy, the decals image is perfect.
Joel
Joel

kruppw

Joined: March 17, 2006
KitMaker: 1,117 posts
Armorama: 1,115 posts

Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2013 - 03:06 PM UTC
Roy, the decals who are the made by? I've been looking for a good set for canadian fireflys without having to peice them together from different set.

thebear

Joined: November 15, 2002
KitMaker: 3,960 posts
Armorama: 3,579 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 02:09 AM UTC
The decals are from Ultracast...Great stuff.
http://www.ultracast.ca/Armour%20Decals%20-%2035%20Scale.htm
Rick
http://www.ultracast.ca/Armour%20Decals%20-%2035%20Scale.htm
Rick

Bear432

Joined: April 11, 2012
KitMaker: 29 posts
Armorama: 23 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 10:39 AM UTC
Hope this works it isn't the best photo but shows the start of my IDF tank build. Dan



PantherF

Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 11:06 AM UTC
Wow, that's quite a line up of some neat stuff!
~ Jeff

~ Jeff

Joel_W


Joined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
Armorama: 1,143 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 11:16 AM UTC
Being basically a OOB builder, I'm really quite impressed with all the aftermarket detail sets you guys have for your builds. Looking forward to seeing them as your builds progress.
Joel
Joel

MichaelSatin


Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
Armorama: 510 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 12:24 PM UTC
Assuming I don't change my mind before I actually start (not an unusual occurrence with me), this will be my build:

I include the tracks because the only photo I've seen of Thunderbolt V clearly shows the T-48 tracks and the kit comes with the T-41/51 plain rubber block. I'd be happy to use the DS track the kit comes with, but I was struck with a case of this-has-to-be-right-itis. Anyway, we'll see.
Sure look like some interesting builds planned!
Michael

I include the tracks because the only photo I've seen of Thunderbolt V clearly shows the T-48 tracks and the kit comes with the T-41/51 plain rubber block. I'd be happy to use the DS track the kit comes with, but I was struck with a case of this-has-to-be-right-itis. Anyway, we'll see.
Sure look like some interesting builds planned!
Michael

PantherF

Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 12:41 PM UTC
Hey Michael... wasn't the Thunderbolt V an A3? Does this kit have what it takes to make the A3 as well as an M4 with a radial engine as the boxart shows?
~ Jeff

~ Jeff

MichaelSatin


Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
Armorama: 510 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 12:52 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hey Michael... wasn't the Thunderbolt V an A3? Does this kit have what it takes to make the A3 as well as an M4 with a radial engine as the boxart shows?![]()
~ Jeff
Jeff,
Nope, Thunderbolt V was a straight M4. VI and VII were A3s (both 76s and VII was an A3E8).
Michael

PantherF

Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 01:04 PM UTC
Thanks... I knew the VII was an Easy 8 (I have that kit) but was unaware Thunderbolt V was a M4 with a radial engine.
Now I know and can't wait to see your transformation!
Cheers!
~ Jeff
Now I know and can't wait to see your transformation!

Cheers!
~ Jeff

Cobrahistorian

Joined: November 11, 2006
KitMaker: 710 posts
Armorama: 553 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 01:09 PM UTC
Would a T52 AA Sherman be ok? I've been planning one for a while and may get an M4A2 this Wednesday to begin it.
Jon
Jon

Cobrahistorian

Joined: November 11, 2006
KitMaker: 710 posts
Armorama: 553 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 05:48 PM UTC
Just for reference. Frank LeMay has been working on one of these and I've been following it with great interest. Wanna see if I can do half as good as he's done!







MeowMix

Joined: December 25, 2012
KitMaker: 34 posts
Armorama: 29 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 06:03 PM UTC
Hello. I have a tasca sherman on my desk and its my next build. Though itll be mostly and oob build. Do i just have to post pics of the build progress here to join? Sorry lol this will be just my 8th model to date so im kinda new.

PantherF

Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 11:50 PM UTC
Hey Ansell... welcome aboard.
Since you have already enlisted, all we usually do is show the kit before we start on it and we'd like to see a lot of progress pics, but most modellers only show a few. Your discretion.
A finished pic here and at the gallery is all that's required as is outlined here: http://armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=611
And Jon... a T52 AA Sherman is more than okay! You must build it now!
~ Jeff
Since you have already enlisted, all we usually do is show the kit before we start on it and we'd like to see a lot of progress pics, but most modellers only show a few. Your discretion.
A finished pic here and at the gallery is all that's required as is outlined here: http://armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=611
And Jon... a T52 AA Sherman is more than okay! You must build it now!

~ Jeff

hofpig

Joined: March 04, 2007
KitMaker: 1,330 posts
Armorama: 1,017 posts

Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 11:58 PM UTC
Hi all. I plan on doing an M4A1 CDL Is that ok?
Using an old Itallieri and a Inside the armour conversion?
Paul
Using an old Itallieri and a Inside the armour conversion?
Paul

PantherF

Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts

Posted: Monday, January 07, 2013 - 12:16 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi all. I plan on doing an M4A1 CDL Is that ok?
Using an old Itallieri and a Inside the armour conversion?
Paul
Yup! That is perfect Paul!

~ Jeff

AgentG

Joined: December 21, 2008
KitMaker: 1,109 posts
Armorama: 1,095 posts

Posted: Monday, January 07, 2013 - 07:15 AM UTC
It's been a hectic holiday season, and my daughter is in town so this is the first chance I got to post.

This will be an M4A3 from the USMC 6th Tank Battalion on Okinawa.I'm using Bronco AM tracks for all the add on armor.
Now a question for all you fellow participants. I looked and discovered the parts to build an M4A2 Late in the box. Am I dreaming? If not bless DML!
:D
G

This will be an M4A3 from the USMC 6th Tank Battalion on Okinawa.I'm using Bronco AM tracks for all the add on armor.
Now a question for all you fellow participants. I looked and discovered the parts to build an M4A2 Late in the box. Am I dreaming? If not bless DML!
:D
G

PantherF

Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts

Posted: Monday, January 07, 2013 - 09:15 AM UTC
Are those parts shaded in blue on the sprue map? Probably cheaper to package them all than deleting them.
Good for you.
~ Jeff

Good for you.

~ Jeff

GregCloseCombat

Joined: June 30, 2008
KitMaker: 2,408 posts
Armorama: 2,394 posts

Posted: Monday, January 07, 2013 - 10:40 AM UTC
Jon - that will be a neat Sherman!


Since I'm sick and shouldn't be sneaking outside to the shed to paint models, I started my build here: an old Faxon Jumbo in 48th. The transmission cover leaves gaps with the Hobby Boss hull side so I used the kit part and built it up with magic sculpt. I'll sand it and form it more when it dries. I opted for the solid rim roadwheels, and also plan for summerfield matting on the hull front and sides. To get the sagged wheels I'm sawing off the arms and sanding flat. Anyone know if any differences between the 75mm and 76mm (other then gun tubes and .30/.50cals)? Any other tips and help welcomed


Since I'm sick and shouldn't be sneaking outside to the shed to paint models, I started my build here: an old Faxon Jumbo in 48th. The transmission cover leaves gaps with the Hobby Boss hull side so I used the kit part and built it up with magic sculpt. I'll sand it and form it more when it dries. I opted for the solid rim roadwheels, and also plan for summerfield matting on the hull front and sides. To get the sagged wheels I'm sawing off the arms and sanding flat. Anyone know if any differences between the 75mm and 76mm (other then gun tubes and .30/.50cals)? Any other tips and help welcomed


Joel_W


Joined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
Armorama: 1,143 posts

Posted: Monday, January 07, 2013 - 11:41 AM UTC
I'm really looking forward to following your progress on this build. Certainly looks to be a real challenge for someone with more modeling skills then I.
Joel
Joel
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