And fast too!!!
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Where Armorama group builds can be discussed, organized, and updates posted.
Where Armorama group builds can be discussed, organized, and updates posted.
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Rapid Reconnaissance Campaign
goofmuilwijk
Joined: April 19, 2013
KitMaker: 179 posts
Armorama: 117 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 09:08 PM UTC
Very nice builds guys And fast too!!!
And fast too!!!
ElCapitan
Joined: May 14, 2007
KitMaker: 219 posts
Armorama: 217 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:40 PM UTC
Rich,
I too have seen these photos but took them as museum mistakes when I built my M8 last year. My approach, which may be completely wrong, was to paint the inside of the turret OD since it's exposed to the outside, which would follow the same pattern as a tank destroyer (M10, M18, M36)or the M8 HMC. Either way, your build is progressing nicely, keep up the good work.
thanks.
Kevin
I too have seen these photos but took them as museum mistakes when I built my M8 last year. My approach, which may be completely wrong, was to paint the inside of the turret OD since it's exposed to the outside, which would follow the same pattern as a tank destroyer (M10, M18, M36)or the M8 HMC. Either way, your build is progressing nicely, keep up the good work.
thanks.
Kevin
ElCapitan
Joined: May 14, 2007
KitMaker: 219 posts
Armorama: 217 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:42 PM UTC
Karl,
I'm digging your Chevy with all the gear which really makes it looked hard used. Nice!
thanks
Kevin
I'm digging your Chevy with all the gear which really makes it looked hard used. Nice!
thanks
Kevin
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
KitMaker: 1,673 posts
Armorama: 1,640 posts
Posted: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 03:07 AM UTC
Jon D: cool choice looking forward to seeing that done.
Richard: the M8´s looking real good, and the one in Oveerloon is also white on the inside-turret and hull
Kevin: fantastic camo job, really looking forward to the weathering.
Nathan: you sure have box of bits there, I have the MkIV and I´m still scared to start it even after 5 months of owning it.
Sal: now that is something different, looking forward to that one too.
John Nito: at least the tracks look user friendly this time!
Karl: great job on your LRDG Chevvy, the stowage is fab.
I got some paint on my Scimitar LEP´:
Schreiber light olive 66 matt
Revell 09 anthracite
I hope to get some more done this week, if not even finish it.
Paul
Richard: the M8´s looking real good, and the one in Oveerloon is also white on the inside-turret and hull
Kevin: fantastic camo job, really looking forward to the weathering.
Nathan: you sure have box of bits there, I have the MkIV and I´m still scared to start it even after 5 months of owning it.
Sal: now that is something different, looking forward to that one too.
John Nito: at least the tracks look user friendly this time!
Karl: great job on your LRDG Chevvy, the stowage is fab.
I got some paint on my Scimitar LEP´:
Schreiber light olive 66 matt
Revell 09 anthracite
I hope to get some more done this week, if not even finish it.
Paul
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 05:34 AM UTC
eheheh you're right Paul !
Today's update:
Suspension
Interior details
Today's update:
Suspension
Interior details
erichvon
Joined: January 17, 2006
KitMaker: 1,694 posts
Armorama: 1,584 posts
Posted: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 06:34 AM UTC
Thanks for the comments chaps. Much appreciated. I'm declaring the Chevy done now as I can't do any more weathering on it till I start the dio 
. This is the finished result.
. This is the finished result.
exer
Joined: November 27, 2004
KitMaker: 6,048 posts
Armorama: 4,619 posts
Posted: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 07:03 AM UTC
Great work Karl are you going to wait til the dio is finished to add pics to the Gallery?
erichvon
Joined: January 17, 2006
KitMaker: 1,694 posts
Armorama: 1,584 posts
Posted: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 07:58 AM UTC
Thanks Pat. I'm not sure how to add pics to the gallery to be honest so if you want to do the honours feel free...lol. The dios going to be quite a way off as I've still got a few more vehicles to do, then the figures before I even start work on the base. The plan is to do a a link up between LRDG/SAS before the Barce raid at a replen point so I can't see it being completed before Christmas. You know how long it takes me to build my dios as they're generally big...lol. For this one I'm looking at at least 3 Chevys and about 4-5 jeeps plus crews
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FJHueso
#156
Joined: February 29, 2004
KitMaker: 119 posts
Armorama: 53 posts
Posted: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 09:52 AM UTC
Well, there is my fisrt "in progress" post. After some putty, certain amounts of Mr Surfacer an AK primer and a lot of elbow grease (and some words not to be reproduced... 
)
BTW, you folks you do honur the "Rapid" in "Rapid Reconnaissance Campaign"... And I like specially the Chevy and the mottled 250.
Here we go!
Next stop: Wheels and suspension
Regards Javier
)BTW, you folks you do honur the "Rapid" in "Rapid Reconnaissance Campaign"...
And I like specially the Chevy and the mottled 250.Here we go!
Next stop: Wheels and suspension
Regards Javier
exer
Joined: November 27, 2004
KitMaker: 6,048 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 11:34 PM UTC
Okay the last time I posted the ribbon image looking for feedback I got one reply.
This is the image I came up with. Blue and Yellow seem to be the predominant colours used on Recce Units insignia.
This is the image I came up with. Blue and Yellow seem to be the predominant colours used on Recce Units insignia.
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 02:13 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Okay the last time I posted the ribbon image looking for feedback I got one reply.
This is the image I came up with. Blue and Yellow seem to be the predominant colours used on Recce Units insignia.
I like it Pat !
Here's my update:
FJHueso
#156
Joined: February 29, 2004
KitMaker: 119 posts
Armorama: 53 posts
Posted: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 02:26 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Looks right!Okay the last time I posted the ribbon image looking for feedback I got one reply.
This is the image I came up with. Blue and Yellow seem to be the predominant colours used on Recce Units insignia.
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 06:48 AM UTC
looks good to me Pat 
35th-scale
Joined: November 21, 2007
KitMaker: 3,212 posts
Armorama: 2,807 posts
Posted: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 07:29 AM UTC
Some great and rapid builds here already. Karl, that Chevy looks stunning!
Pat, the banner looks good....and colourful!
Pat, the banner looks good....and colourful!
maximus8425
Joined: May 12, 2006
KitMaker: 331 posts
Armorama: 320 posts
Posted: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 08:03 AM UTC
Paul you might want to take a look at the following pic. Scimitar LEP's have their front side and indicator lights lifted to the horizontal as otherwise they are masked by the bins on the front sponson. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b318/maximus8425/Scimitarforwardrightcorner1.jpg
geogeezer
Joined: February 17, 2011
KitMaker: 263 posts
Armorama: 258 posts
Posted: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 03:30 PM UTC
Paul your Scimitar is outstanding. Can't wait to see it finished.
Pat , the ribbon looks fine to me.
A brief update on the M8 Greyhound build. The turret and tools are installed, and I gave the beast a coat of Future, hence the shine evident in the photos.
The mount for the .50 cal. MG on the back edge of the turret looked low to my eye, so I fabricated a taller one based on one I saw in a picture, possibly a field expedient.
Next step - decals and a last bit of painting and weathering. I'm leaving the fragile items such as radio antennas, machine gun, tow cable, and stowage for last.
Cheers
Dick
Pat , the ribbon looks fine to me.
A brief update on the M8 Greyhound build. The turret and tools are installed, and I gave the beast a coat of Future, hence the shine evident in the photos.
The mount for the .50 cal. MG on the back edge of the turret looked low to my eye, so I fabricated a taller one based on one I saw in a picture, possibly a field expedient.
Next step - decals and a last bit of painting and weathering. I'm leaving the fragile items such as radio antennas, machine gun, tow cable, and stowage for last.
Cheers
Dick
mojo72
Joined: September 05, 2010
KitMaker: 160 posts
Armorama: 130 posts
Posted: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 08:44 PM UTC
Hi Pat
I have the Hobby Boss 1/35th M706 commando armoured car in my stash, and was wondering whether this would qualify for this campaign. Please advise
Regards
I have the Hobby Boss 1/35th M706 commando armoured car in my stash, and was wondering whether this would qualify for this campaign. Please advise
Regards
exer
Joined: November 27, 2004
KitMaker: 6,048 posts
Armorama: 4,619 posts
Posted: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 10:16 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Pat
I have the Hobby Boss 1/35th M706 commando armoured car in my stash, and was wondering whether this would qualify for this campaign. Please advise
Yes you're good to go- that's a recce vehicle
exer
Joined: November 27, 2004
KitMaker: 6,048 posts
Armorama: 4,619 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 12:40 AM UTC
Okay I have started the Skp Humber Scout car and it will not be as fast a build as some of yours
This isn't a terrible kit but it's getting there
Very thick attachment points. No location tabs or points for some parts and bad fit generally mean I have my work cut out for me- Actually if someone could cut my work out for me that would be very welcome
This isn't a terrible kit but it's getting there
Very thick attachment points. No location tabs or points for some parts and bad fit generally mean I have my work cut out for me- Actually if someone could cut my work out for me that would be very welcome
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
KitMaker: 1,673 posts
Armorama: 1,640 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 04:39 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Paul you might want to take a look at the following pic. Scimitar LEP's have their front side and indicator lights lifted to the horizontal as otherwise they are masked by the bins on the front sponson. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b318/maximus8425/Scimitarforwardrightcorner1.jpg
oh sh
, thanks Max, I´ll have to sort that then. Paul
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 03:10 PM UTC
@ Karl thats 1 good looking Chevy LRDG truck you got there
Started cutting and gluing last night for about an hr and almost completed the build
Skies are just dry fit, more progress soon
Started cutting and gluing last night for about an hr and almost completed the build
Skies are just dry fit, more progress soon
exer
Joined: November 27, 2004
KitMaker: 6,048 posts
Armorama: 4,619 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 08:52 PM UTC
All that in one hour- that must be some sweet kit. I spent an hour removing the attcachment points on parts for my humber 
erichvon
Joined: January 17, 2006
KitMaker: 1,694 posts
Armorama: 1,584 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 05:29 AM UTC
Paul: The Scimitars coming on nicely! Nice clean build. Looking forward to seeing it finished.
Sal: Like it. You are one express builder . Not seen one of these built up yet so looking forward to seeing it finished.
Pat: Hang in there. I'm sure you'll hit that wall soon where everything falls into place. Have been quite tempted to pick one of these up myself.
Sal: Like it. You are one express builder
. Not seen one of these built up yet so looking forward to seeing it finished.Pat: Hang in there. I'm sure you'll hit that wall soon where everything falls into place. Have been quite tempted to pick one of these up myself.
mojo72
Joined: September 05, 2010
KitMaker: 160 posts
Armorama: 130 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 08:44 AM UTC
Cheers Pat. Just enlisted. Will keep you guys updated with progress of build
Cheers
Cheers
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