Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 01:25 PM UTC
Oklahoma, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 12:54 PM UTC
Well, I pulled out the M55 today to start getting it ready for the M39. Since the M39 is currently occupying space on my mockup of the museum facility, I figured I needed to do something to move forward on this project...
Plus, having just reassembled a real M55 today, I figured I should dig into the kit and get over the intimidation factor of all that brass...
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 02:10 AM UTC
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Kildare, Ireland
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Posted: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 07:42 PM UTC
That modern German desert scheme is really cool and you've done a great job on it LoneWolf.
Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Friday, August 09, 2013 - 05:25 AM UTC
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 12:00 AM UTC
Hey Victor
Thanks for the compliment but earlier in this thread I posted a picture of at least one Gepard with a desert scheme. Besides, I figured something different than the usual three color NATO scheme. Have Fun!!
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Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 04:26 AM UTC
Didn`t found them
Nice looking selfmadeparts, I`ve a Gepard too and want to build an A1.
Is the AFF in backgroug finished?? How to find pictures of them?
Viktor
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 04:42 AM UTC
Yes AFF is done except for the figures that I want to put in it, and I have the Ozelot to go with it.
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 04:46 AM UTC
Here's that picture
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Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 10:36 PM UTC
That´s in Greece I think, never seen such one before. Thanks for showing.
Viktor
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 03:27 AM UTC
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That´s in Greece I think, never seen such one before. Thanks for showing.
Viktor
I thought it was a great paint scheme so I figured what the hell! Again, it's a nice change from the usual Three Color NATO scheme. Have Fun!!!
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Wisconsin, United States
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Posted: Monday, August 12, 2013 - 03:15 PM UTC
New York, United States
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Posted: Monday, August 12, 2013 - 11:40 PM UTC
As has been happening in this campaign some more great work going on here guys
I have made some progress last weekend while at my aunts

the body parts are dry fit and the gun is almost complete when that happens I'll prime the rest of it up and then try and get some paint on it
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Bayern, Germany
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Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 08:06 AM UTC
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Here are some pics of what I was able to get done tonight, I think I glued a part or two wrong though because I can't get the rear turret door that holds the radar equipment to shut all the way. Unless it's designed to be built with the door open and exposed. If anyone can tell me what is what, it would be greatly appreciated.
I`ve found some pics on primeportal:
http://www.primeportal.net/apc/ulrich_wrede/gepard_1_a2_radar/Viktor
Wisconsin, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 09:09 AM UTC
Kildare, Ireland
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Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 07:10 PM UTC
That's looking great G! Fantastic work on the interior details.
Love that gun truck Sal.
Wisconsin, United States
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Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 11:01 AM UTC
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That's looking great G! Fantastic work on the interior details.
Love that gun truck Sal.
thank you, I had planned on spending more time detailing the rear interior and radar equipment, but for some reason, I stopped where I did, maybe because I was happy, I don't know.
Anyways there are some great builds here! and to me this gun tank is like the ultimate in anti air craft. I got a good deal on the kit too.
Utah, United States
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Posted: Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 01:06 PM UTC
Gepards..Gepards everywhere...and mine sits stalled waiting for me to get back and get started on it again!
@Lonewolf--the desert camo looks great, very convincing. What's next on it?
@G--Wow, you completed your Gepard quickly. And did a great job in a small amount of time. Very nice pre-shading and color modulation. It's difficult to make a one-color paint scheme look realistic. You have a cute 'carpet monster guard dog'. I think my 10 week old puppy would be more hindrance than help in finding parts on the floor.
I have a few questions: Is that the turret starboard antenna mount I see sitting on the turret roof? Is that an alternate location for it? What material did you use for the antennae?
@Sal--lots of detail on your truck and gun. Looking forward to seeing it come along.
A reminder of where I left off. My trip has been extended a week. And between that and the new dog my bench time will be limited once I get home.

Keith
Build 'em better than the box art!
Wisconsin, United States
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Posted: Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 03:01 PM UTC
yeah according to the instructions I was suppose to put two antennas on the unit, one on the angle, and off to the side, and then the one standing straight up. I used styrene material in "Rod" form in .20 thousands material, I got the material from my local hobby town usa, it fits in the spot perfect and really looks the part. If I need to mount a antenna that's bending and when I'm trying to create the illusion of movement, I simply use 5lb test fishing line that's been painted black.
Utah, United States
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Posted: Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 11:46 PM UTC
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yeah according to the instructions I was suppose to put two antennas on the unit, one on the angle, and off to the side, and then the one standing straight up. I used styrene material in "Rod" form in .20 thousands material, I got the material from my local hobby town usa, it fits in the spot perfect and really looks the part. If I need to mount a antenna that's bending and when I'm trying to create the illusion of movement, I simply use 5lb test fishing line that's been painted black.
@G. hmmm...thin styrene wouldn't survive long on my builds. My kits get dusted often (I have a wife who's OCD causes her, and thus me, to be a cleaning nut). And they get a bit mishandled in the process. I've been using guitar string for antennae of late. Different sizes for different scale. It works for 1/35th down to HO (1/87th).


It's tough, durable, and looks the part.
So what's next on your workbench?
Keith
Build 'em better than the box art!
Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Joined: December 03, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 04:08 AM UTC
The painting is getting on!
Primered all the parts and started (my first) pre-shading of the turret.
Thinned the paint a wee bit too much, so I'll be doing at least another layer.
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Monday, August 19, 2013 - 12:08 AM UTC
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Gepards..Gepards everywhere...and mine sits stalled waiting for me to get back and get started on it again!
@Lonewolf--the desert camo looks great, very convincing. What's next on it?
@G--Wow, you completed your Gepard quickly. And did a great job in a small amount of time. Very nice pre-shading and color modulation. It's difficult to make a one-color paint scheme look realistic. You have a cute 'carpet monster guard dog'. I think my 10 week old puppy would be more hindrance than help in finding parts on the floor.
I have a few questions: Is that the turret starboard antenna mount I see sitting on the turret roof? Is that an alternate location for it? What material did you use for the antennae?
@Sal--lots of detail on your truck and gun. Looking forward to seeing it come along.
A reminder of where I left off. My trip has been extended a week. And between that and the new dog my bench time will be limited once I get home.

Keith
@Keith
I'm still working on the shading, detail painting and I have one figure that I'm going to mount in the turret.
@ Pytagoras Nice flakpanther. I would drybrush the subsequent coats to lighten it up.
As To antennae, Guys I us a carbon fiber rod I get at my LHS. It comes in 3 foot lengths and one piece lasts me five or six models
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England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, August 19, 2013 - 12:38 PM UTC
I've been feeling sorry for myself (metal health sucks). Anyway today I managed to get some time at the bench to work on the bit that goes bang.

I'll get some paint slapped on it later.
I love half-tracks and Tiger tanks. And Lancaster bombers. I model to please myself not others. I may not be the best of modellers, but I'm happy with what I end up with.
Wisconsin, United States
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Posted: Monday, August 19, 2013 - 02:54 PM UTC
I went back through the thread and I did not see a link for the campaign gallery, is there a campaign gallery for finished builds? or are guys just posting them to the thread like I did?
Kildare, Ireland
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Posted: Monday, August 19, 2013 - 07:34 PM UTC
Hi G,
the gallery for completed builds is
hereDarren, that "bang" bit looks good so far.
Pytagoras, that Flakpanzer looks really godd. Will be interesting to see that beside a Gepard