Nearly finished with the KV-2. Technically it's done but I was forced to use the vinyl tracks to finish in time for a contest. I plan to remove those tracks and replace them with the plastic link and length tracks that look much better. I painted the kit with MM Russian Armor Green and gave it a mixed wash of blue, green, and yellow oil paints and a final weathering of ground chalk pastels. The message on the side of the barrel doesn't exactly match the one on the skin I created in terms of size. I tried laying it out by hand in the correct size and after 3 tries gave up and decided to do it the length of the barrel.
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Where Armorama group builds can be discussed, organized, and updates posted.
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World of Tanks campaign
CameronForester
Arkansas, United States
Joined: January 11, 2012
KitMaker: 37 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 02:20 AM UTC
SEDimmick
New Jersey, United States
Joined: March 15, 2002
KitMaker: 1,745 posts
Armorama: 1,483 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 02:23 AM UTC
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Where did you get these from? I've been interested lately in 1/72 scale
http://www.tracks-n-troops.eu/shop/index.php
Cromwell is notoriously slow getting stuff to them (well everyone else too!), so be prepared to wait. I ordered my stuff back in December!
Pytagoras
Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Joined: December 03, 2012
KitMaker: 300 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Joined: December 03, 2012
KitMaker: 300 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 03:45 AM UTC
@Cameron: That derpie is looking very good! It's a fun tank to drive in-game.
My progress on the Super Pershing engine bay:
My progress on the Super Pershing engine bay:
CameronForester
Arkansas, United States
Joined: January 11, 2012
KitMaker: 37 posts
Armorama: 36 posts
Joined: January 11, 2012
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Armorama: 36 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 03:55 AM UTC
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@Cameron: That derpie is looking very good! It's a fun tank to drive in-game.
Thank you. Yes, it's a very fun tank to drive in game, especially when teamed up with someone that knows what they're doing. The kill marks on the side will attest to that, 8 kills in one battle, 10 among my platoon alone.
Your Super is looking good too. Thought about buying one today with Squadron's sale but I have too many to finish as it is.
Pytagoras
Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Joined: December 03, 2012
KitMaker: 300 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Joined: December 03, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 03:41 AM UTC
I've set my goal to get my first Tier IX in the form of the M48 Patton. Bought the T20 yesterday and I'm having lots of fun with it. Managed to get some work done on the engine in between the rounds and this is the status as of today:
RunninKurt
United States
Joined: May 10, 2012
KitMaker: 19 posts
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Joined: May 10, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 04:16 AM UTC
Very nice work! I just received my Super Pershing in the mail yesterday. Mine wont be the same level of work as yours, as I am new to modeling, and have to hand paint everything
Thundergrunt
California, United States
Joined: November 01, 2009
KitMaker: 657 posts
Armorama: 481 posts
Joined: November 01, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 04:37 AM UTC
You can count me in as soon as I get back from Afghanistan with 1 of my 3 faves. Sherm 105, Stug or Jagdtiger,can't find a 1/35 T82.
Nickname is Chuck_Norris's_Lunchbox
Nickname is Chuck_Norris's_Lunchbox
Posted: Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 09:59 PM UTC
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You can count me in as soon as I get back from Afghanistan with 1 of my 3 faves. Sherm 105, Stug or Jagdtiger,can't find a 1/35 T82.
Nickname is Chuck_Norris's_Lunchbox
Stay safe Eugene,
I was in battle with you on WOT's recently,I remember your nickname as it made me larf
Posted: Monday, April 01, 2013 - 11:02 PM UTC
#1 son has shown me how to "print screen" (what a thicko I am!!!)
heres my profile and Matilda BP
And here the model so far
I'll try and get some better pics up soon.
@ Cameron,the KV looks sweet mate
@ Vegard,great job on the SP so far
Andy
heres my profile and Matilda BP
And here the model so far
I'll try and get some better pics up soon.
@ Cameron,the KV looks sweet mate
@ Vegard,great job on the SP so far
Andy
Nito74
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 - 03:30 AM UTC
Pytagoras
Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Joined: December 03, 2012
KitMaker: 300 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Joined: December 03, 2012
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Armorama: 285 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 - 08:13 AM UTC
Current progress on the Super Pershing:
Had to do some modification to the engine as dry fitting the upper hull revealed that things did not fit as planned. The exhaust pipes were too long and had to be cut 1cm to fit behind the rear plate. I also had to make two notches in the air intake so that the upper hull wouldn't bend over it. Not sure if I build the engine wrong or just bad fittings.
@Kurt: Thanks. This will be the fourth model that I've used an airbrush and done weathering on. The previous ones were either unpainted or smeared with paint without primer. The Super Pershing is exciting since I've neither done Allied models or other than old Tamiya/Academy/Italieri kits.
@Andy: The Mathilda is looking nice! What camo are you planning on?
Had to do some modification to the engine as dry fitting the upper hull revealed that things did not fit as planned. The exhaust pipes were too long and had to be cut 1cm to fit behind the rear plate. I also had to make two notches in the air intake so that the upper hull wouldn't bend over it. Not sure if I build the engine wrong or just bad fittings.
@Kurt: Thanks. This will be the fourth model that I've used an airbrush and done weathering on. The previous ones were either unpainted or smeared with paint without primer. The Super Pershing is exciting since I've neither done Allied models or other than old Tamiya/Academy/Italieri kits.
@Andy: The Mathilda is looking nice! What camo are you planning on?
Posted: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 - 02:03 AM UTC
Thanks Vegard
Plain Bronze green with some Mig Pigs and the red and white ID bars, I want go get as close as possible to the in game apperance
Cheers
Andy
Plain Bronze green with some Mig Pigs and the red and white ID bars, I want go get as close as possible to the in game apperance
Cheers
Andy
Steel_Spektor
Queensland, Australia
Joined: December 19, 2012
KitMaker: 74 posts
Armorama: 68 posts
Joined: December 19, 2012
KitMaker: 74 posts
Armorama: 68 posts
Posted: Sunday, April 07, 2013 - 04:56 AM UTC
My favourite tanks from WoT are the Loltraktor and Vk3601(H) but I can't find a scale kit of ether of those. So I reckon I will go for the Stug 3. Will sniff out a kit in the next week or so. Keep the photos coming, very inspiring stuff.
RunninKurt
United States
Joined: May 10, 2012
KitMaker: 19 posts
Armorama: 9 posts
Joined: May 10, 2012
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Posted: Monday, April 08, 2013 - 04:47 AM UTC
Just assembled the PZ 2 from Tamiya. No paint yet though. Fun build! It's ready to battle my Zvezda T-26/
Noll11
Ontario, Canada
Joined: April 08, 2013
KitMaker: 9 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 08, 2013 - 05:38 AM UTC
Just noticed this and decided to register here (have been on msc for a while now).
I've been playing wot since 10 days after it came out of beta - mind if I join in?
If so, I'll pick up a cheap kit at the lhs later this week.
Looks awesome so far guys!
I've been playing wot since 10 days after it came out of beta - mind if I join in?
If so, I'll pick up a cheap kit at the lhs later this week.
Looks awesome so far guys!
Noll11
Ontario, Canada
Joined: April 08, 2013
KitMaker: 9 posts
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Joined: April 08, 2013
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Posted: Monday, April 08, 2013 - 05:45 AM UTC
Alright, just enlisted
spongya
Associate Editor
Budapest, Hungary
Joined: February 01, 2005
KitMaker: 2,365 posts
Armorama: 1,709 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 08, 2013 - 05:53 AM UTC
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Finally got my Cromwell Models 1/72 T-30 and T-29E3
HA!
So we'll compare it with my SuperPershing conversion kit by modeltrans
Oliver: welcome
I'd love to have a Loltractor -according to WoT statistics I have an unicorn status with that... (The T1 and T2 light are at least available, although freakishly expensive), and a TOG would really be awesome.
Here are two of mine at various stages of painting (one extra; the S35 goes to a different campaign as I do not have it in the game. Yet.)
T-28 and Luchs in 1/72.
The T-28 has appalling casting; the Luchs is pretty cool little tank.
I have the 10,5 cm ls.F.H auf Geschützwagen Char B-1(f), B1 bis and a Super Pershing lined up as well.
Good news for English TD fans:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=443231275750649&set=a.394709570602820.93210.393961507344293&type=1&relevant_count=1
Churchill gun carrier.
Noll11
Ontario, Canada
Joined: April 08, 2013
KitMaker: 9 posts
Armorama: 8 posts
Joined: April 08, 2013
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Armorama: 8 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 03:23 PM UTC
Alright, just got my kit for this - a T-34/85. Ive never actually made a T34 before, so this could be fun .
I'll post pics tomorrow - very late atm.
I'll post pics tomorrow - very late atm.
Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013 - 04:40 AM UTC
Calling this one done boys
Hope you like guys
See you on the field of battle
Andy
Hope you like guys
See you on the field of battle
Andy
Pytagoras
Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Joined: December 03, 2012
KitMaker: 300 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Joined: December 03, 2012
KitMaker: 300 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013 - 09:33 AM UTC
@Andy: That's one good looking Matilda! The weathering is spot on. How much time did you spend on it?
@Oliver: Good luck with your T-34.
Progress update on my Super Pershing:
Had to use 3 clamps to force the lower and upper hull together, even after sanding some more on the air intake on the engine. There's a tight fight in the engine compartment. The clamps were on for about 48 hrs to make sure the upper glacis is properly glued to the lower glacis. IT warped a bit during test fitting.
The hull after glueing the lower and upper hull parts together. Looking good so far. Minor details and pieces added to the upper hull during this phase.
Eight hatches to the engine bay and two crew hatches with viewports added to the upper hull. Next up is the assembly of the stowage bins that are going on top of the fenders.
@Oliver: Good luck with your T-34.
Progress update on my Super Pershing:
Had to use 3 clamps to force the lower and upper hull together, even after sanding some more on the air intake on the engine. There's a tight fight in the engine compartment. The clamps were on for about 48 hrs to make sure the upper glacis is properly glued to the lower glacis. IT warped a bit during test fitting.
The hull after glueing the lower and upper hull parts together. Looking good so far. Minor details and pieces added to the upper hull during this phase.
Eight hatches to the engine bay and two crew hatches with viewports added to the upper hull. Next up is the assembly of the stowage bins that are going on top of the fenders.
Noll11
Ontario, Canada
Joined: April 08, 2013
KitMaker: 9 posts
Armorama: 8 posts
Joined: April 08, 2013
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Armorama: 8 posts
Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013 - 10:42 AM UTC
Looks awesome guys!
About the t34/ 85 - it turns out it was missing a sprue and there was not another one at the has that that could take one from, so I now have a m10 to build. They were awesome about it at the lhs though - although I had started the turet, they still gave me a refund .
Anyway, as I said, i got an academy m10. It has a full interior and engine, so I may try ro imitate what a knocked out one looks like in wot. All I need to do before starting is buy mine back . I also found a cool grassmat that I will get for the base:
http://www.model-scene.com/xx_f723.html
Anyway, I should have the creds for it in wot by next week, so ill start soon.
About the t34/ 85 - it turns out it was missing a sprue and there was not another one at the has that that could take one from, so I now have a m10 to build. They were awesome about it at the lhs though - although I had started the turet, they still gave me a refund .
Anyway, as I said, i got an academy m10. It has a full interior and engine, so I may try ro imitate what a knocked out one looks like in wot. All I need to do before starting is buy mine back . I also found a cool grassmat that I will get for the base:
http://www.model-scene.com/xx_f723.html
Anyway, I should have the creds for it in wot by next week, so ill start soon.
Pytagoras
Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Joined: December 03, 2012
KitMaker: 300 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Joined: December 03, 2012
KitMaker: 300 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 06:44 AM UTC
Been a while since last update, and there's been some progress on my build.
Started on the turret and gun assembly, and I've done most of the little bits and piece on the turret surface. I've left some pieces off to mimic the WoT-version and I'll be adding some details too.
The build is going surprisingly well and I've only made a few modifications to the kit so far.
Started on the turret and gun assembly, and I've done most of the little bits and piece on the turret surface. I've left some pieces off to mimic the WoT-version and I'll be adding some details too.
The build is going surprisingly well and I've only made a few modifications to the kit so far.
SEDimmick
New Jersey, United States
Joined: March 15, 2002
KitMaker: 1,745 posts
Armorama: 1,483 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 12:10 PM UTC
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Quoted TextFinally got my Cromwell Models 1/72 T-30 and T-29E3
HA!
So we'll compare it with my SuperPershing conversion kit by modeltrans
The bad thing is both of them are pretty rough...the lower hulls are pretty horrible in the suspension area..seems like the molds were on their last legs.
I look at them when I'm down in my work area, but I haven't started them yet...
Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 04:49 AM UTC
Hey Vegard
Thanks for the feedback my friend,it only took about 10 minutes I love pigments!!!
Andy
Thanks for the feedback my friend,it only took about 10 minutes I love pigments!!!
Andy
Pytagoras
Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Joined: December 03, 2012
KitMaker: 300 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Joined: December 03, 2012
KitMaker: 300 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Posted: Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10:29 PM UTC
Progress update on the Super Pershing. I was surprised to see how long this model is going to be. The metal tracks will make it pretty heavy too.