This is my type of build then! I will see what I pull out of the cupboard first... These badboys are over due for some attention and I barely ever get the chance to build anymore!
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Super Heavy Campaign
DazzaD
Joined: June 17, 2007
KitMaker: 235 posts
Armorama: 232 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 11:40 AM UTC
It's not often you hear the E75 called a girly weight...
This is my type of build then! I will see what I pull out of the cupboard first... These badboys are over due for some attention and I barely ever get the chance to build anymore!
This is my type of build then! I will see what I pull out of the cupboard first... These badboys are over due for some attention and I barely ever get the chance to build anymore!
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 11:54 AM UTC
Well, I finally got my kit for this campaign and surprisingly cheap for a local hobby shop 
and I also got another M1A1 Aim kit. 
For this campaign it will be Dragon's T-28.
Cheers Rob.
and I also got another M1A1 Aim kit. For this campaign it will be Dragon's T-28.
Cheers Rob.
kruppw
Joined: March 17, 2006
KitMaker: 1,117 posts
Armorama: 1,115 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 01:06 PM UTC
Well here is some progress I’ve made on the A39. I’m more or less just bouncing around on the build and not really following the directions. I’ve also started working on the suspension and boy are these a pain the butt to assemble. Not a big fan of working suspension parts considering the tracks have to be glued together. I’ll take some better pictures tomorrow along with some other progress I’m making.
CmdrCody
Joined: June 19, 2005
KitMaker: 152 posts
Armorama: 129 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 08:30 AM UTC
Almost ready to get started on my Maus II project. I have had this on the to do list for quite some time and this Campaign is just the motivation to work on it. Here are some of the things I will be using in this build. Don M.
corsair924
Joined: August 11, 2008
KitMaker: 403 posts
Armorama: 322 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 11:12 AM UTC
Look what the mail brought today. Damm the reviews are right this box is STUFFED to the rim.
First Dragon kit, here I come
First Dragon kit, here I come
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 04:10 PM UTC
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Look what the mail brought today. Damm the reviews are right this box is STUFFED to the rim.
First Dragon kit, here I come
Half the parts in the box don't get used
But there is still a lot of building to do 
Here is some of my progress on the treads
400 of those U shaped pieces go on 8 pieces of tread
I am happy to report that all 8 are completed and primed and it appears that my problem with the primer was that I didn't shack it enough
a 2nd coat covered up most of the bad portions and the rest wont be seen 
CameronForester
Joined: January 11, 2012
KitMaker: 37 posts
Armorama: 36 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 12:30 PM UTC
The turret is nearly finished. I still have to put the periscopes on the MG turret, pistol ports, mantlet cover, and lifting points. Time to focus on the chassis.
ppawlak1
Joined: March 14, 2006
KitMaker: 1,973 posts
Armorama: 1,843 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 05:37 PM UTC
Here's my kit ready to start
Cheers,
Paul
Cheers,
Paul
corsair924
Joined: August 11, 2008
KitMaker: 403 posts
Armorama: 322 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 05:50 AM UTC
Paul-have fun with the E-100, I did mine last year then modified another into an APC.
On the T-28 kit
does anyone know if assembly "Y" goes on the hull or the outside track sections.
Building "d" & "y" which are different heights but while six "d"s get 12 locations "y" disappears from the instructions.
On the T-28 kit
does anyone know if assembly "Y" goes on the hull or the outside track sections.
Building "d" & "y" which are different heights but while six "d"s get 12 locations "y" disappears from the instructions.
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 09:35 AM UTC
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On the T-28 kit
does anyone know if assembly "Y" goes on the hull or the outside track sections.
Building "d" & "y" which are different heights but while six "d"s get 12 locations "y" disappears from the instructions.
"Y" goes on the Hull the "D(D)x3" in step 2 should read "Y(Y)x3" according to the supplemental instructions that came with my kit
Hope that helps
corsair924
Joined: August 11, 2008
KitMaker: 403 posts
Armorama: 322 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 01:34 PM UTC
Thanks Sal!!
I'll have to look through the kit again ans see if mine came with the supplement
Meanwhile I just have to remember if the Ys are the long or short ones
Thanks again
I'll have to look through the kit again ans see if mine came with the supplement
Meanwhile I just have to remember if the Ys are the long or short ones
Thanks again
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 04:03 AM UTC
Hi guys here with a Super Heavy update
Now that I got some paint on this beast I can start gluing some of the parts together
And what it was looking like this morning
Hopefully some more soon
Now that I got some paint on this beast I can start gluing some of the parts together
And what it was looking like this morning
Hopefully some more soon
Tojo72
Joined: June 06, 2006
KitMaker: 4,691 posts
Armorama: 3,509 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 04:41 AM UTC
Hey Sal,I really got to see how you make out with your T-28 ,I added the beast to my stash late last year,but man there are a lot of parts !!.How about those guide teeth for the tracks ?? why did they go and do that for ?? Well anyway have fun,you are making good progress,and I will be checking in on your build.
Anthony C
Anthony C
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 08:37 AM UTC
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Hey Sal,I really got to see how you make out with your T-28 ,I added the beast to my stash late last year,but man there are a lot of parts !!.How about those guide teeth for the tracks ?? why did they go and do that for ?? Well anyway have fun,you are making good progress,and I will be checking in on your build.
Anthony C
Thanks Anthony, yeah there is a lot of plastic in the box but you will end up with a box full of plastic when you are finished too
As for the guide teeth I have no idea when I saw them I was like oh hell no But they weren't to bad and I think the carpet monster only got like two Come on and crack yours out this campaign still has plently of time
corsair924
Joined: August 11, 2008
KitMaker: 403 posts
Armorama: 322 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 12:39 PM UTC
another sweet T28 build over there at
http://panzerserra.blogspot.com.br/search/label/T-28%20Super%20Heavy%20Tank
I wonder if a T28 would look alright with the cupola turret from a M-60?
Also how different in appearance will 105mm ammo for howitzers be from the ammo for GUNS of the same calibre?
http://panzerserra.blogspot.com.br/search/label/T-28%20Super%20Heavy%20Tank
I wonder if a T28 would look alright with the cupola turret from a M-60?
Also how different in appearance will 105mm ammo for howitzers be from the ammo for GUNS of the same calibre?
Torchy
#047
Joined: September 13, 2005
KitMaker: 2,016 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 06:15 PM UTC
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another sweet T28 build over there at
http://panzerserra.blogspot.com.br/search/label/T-28%20Super%20Heavy%20Tank
I wonder if a T28 would look alright with the cupola turret from a M-60?
Also how different in appearance will 105mm ammo for howitzers be from the ammo for GUNS of the same calibre?
theres a cool A39 build too
http://panzerserra.blogspot.com.br/search/label/A39%20Tortoise%20Super%20Heavy%20Assault%20Gun
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 02:50 PM UTC
Ok my Beast is assembled and got another coat of OD
now the fun stuff painting the tools, details and touch up
now the fun stuff painting the tools, details and touch up
Tojo72
Joined: June 06, 2006
KitMaker: 4,691 posts
Armorama: 3,509 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 03:06 PM UTC
Wow Sal,that was quick-really looks good !!
Snorri23
Joined: March 25, 2010
KitMaker: 514 posts
Armorama: 261 posts
Posted: Monday, March 04, 2013 - 04:46 PM UTC
I do understand that the Germans took existing barrel jigs and used them for other purposes. The 128 was a AA gun and designed it to be used for tank ordnance. So was the 105 and the 88. Though what held things were the two piece shells. To design and build the machinery to build such barrels was time consuming thus using already existing barrel sizes were expedient. Adopting them for a different purpose took planning though not as much as designing a whole new gun system. As for shells the head will be developed for its designed purpose it is the propellent casings that cause the headache. Most tank guns need a baffle to reduce the recoil for you only have so much room in a tank. As for the Yanks am not to sure, could have used the same logic. This sheds some light upon the subject yet creates more shadows.
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 09, 2013 - 03:23 AM UTC
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Wow Sal,that was quick-really looks good !!
Thanks Anthony
Here is some more progress
I thought the Star looked good up top
Added some additional markings that the kit didn,t come with as well
I sprayed it with Futures this morning so weathering will start soon
Torchy
#047
Joined: September 13, 2005
KitMaker: 2,016 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 12:28 AM UTC
Sal thats one impressive lump mate
Keep them pics coming
Andy
thats one impressive lump mate Keep them pics coming
Andy
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 06:33 AM UTC
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Sal
Keep them pics coming
Andy
Thanks Andy,
I touched up some spots and added some washes but in the follow up pics that I took it looks like something is missing
So I'm gonna leave it on the bench and stare at it for a few days before I take some more pictures ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 09:17 PM UTC
Ok guys I did a bit more weathering to it and took some photos outside in natural light, please let me know what you all think
I'm thinking about calling this beast finished, so comments are most welcome
I'm thinking about calling this beast finished, so comments are most welcome
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
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Posted: Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 09:33 PM UTC
Looks Great! Sal!
Cheers Rob.
Cheers Rob.
TankSGT
Joined: July 25, 2006
KitMaker: 1,139 posts
Armorama: 946 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 05:05 AM UTC
Looking good Sal, I can't wait to start mine, working on the Cold War campaign right now. The subtle weathering looks really good.
Cheers Tom
Cheers Tom
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