Maine, United States
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 12:11 PM UTC
Just a small update tonight
Got some primer on the lower hull

Why does the phrase"RAMMING SPEED" come to mind

Jeff T.
The building lamp is lit.Build'em if you got'em.
Texas, United States
Joined: December 23, 2007
KitMaker: 54 posts
Armorama: 54 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 12:15 PM UTC
Hey Jeff, she is looking good, hope,it won't cause you any more problems!
Looks like we have a variety of panzers, looking forward in seeing them.
I was delayed on the road wheels and tracks so hopefully I can start knocking them out soon.
Nova Scotia, Canada
Joined: July 26, 2012
KitMaker: 454 posts
Armorama: 281 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 12:43 PM UTC
Here is my late bug.. I've been too busy with my hobby shop.

Cheers,
MadModeler
Tom
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: June 22, 2010
KitMaker: 1,224 posts
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Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 08:44 PM UTC
not much progress recently. Suspension on (had the last wheel suspension fitted wrong but corrected, rear plate, exhausts and started on upper hull. this will be OOB for now, going to look to do more detail on fenders (damage, tool clasps, wheel mounts etc....


(note - upper hull just placed on - thats why there is a gap ;-))
Tasmania, Australia
Joined: July 03, 2009
KitMaker: 33 posts
Armorama: 26 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 11:15 PM UTC
Hi guys
This Trumpeter Panzer IV ausf F based ammo supplier for the Karl mortars is a nice kit you are given the option of rubber band or individual links for the tracks

and PE or injected for many of the other parts as well.

Good for PE paranoides like me.

The shells are huge and are almost done, there are two turned metal shells for the crane hoist position.

Next the chassis, bogies, wheels and tracks. This is going to take a while!
Rob
Work to live not live to work
Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
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Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 11:44 PM UTC
Rob: Nice choice! I'll have to add one to my panzer collection.
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
Maine, United States
Joined: February 11, 2011
KitMaker: 1,654 posts
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Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 12:13 AM UTC
More and more great kits are showing up.I like it.And it's given me some ideas for future builds

Rob G. Man look at all the parts.Don't be scared by the PE Dude.Give it a run.Jeff T.
The building lamp is lit.Build'em if you got'em.
South Carolina, United States
Joined: December 03, 2009
KitMaker: 2,160 posts
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Posted: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 03:11 AM UTC
I'm in with a 1/35 Academy Tiger 1 (early). It'll be mostly OOB, but with a set of Tamiya indy tracks. So it'll depict an old veteran Tiger.
For the sake of full disclosure, this was what I was going to do for the Tiger Campaign but I never even got started. I figure that this is a good opportunity to get this one out of the "to-build" pile.

#136
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Joined: April 06, 2002
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 391 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 03:47 PM UTC

Hello friends!
@ Jeff .- Thanks for your kind comments!
I made some modifications with "scratch". I am thinking in to use the spare tracks of Friulmodel. Ready to paint!.



Regards!
Rodolfo
Current Project:
I am building a Kingtiger Ausf. B, Version: March 1945 - AMMO/MIG, 1/35
Maine, United States
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 11:13 PM UTC
Rodolfo:Looking pretty good my friend

I think that making grab handles and stuff like that is one of the easiest ways to really improve a build.
Here's a quick update from Me.
Roadwheels painted

Lower hull painted and wheels dry fitted

It may be a couple of days until My next update,as We are moving to our campground for the rest of the summer.I will post more progress later in the week.
Happy Fathers Day everybody

Jeff T.
The building lamp is lit.Build'em if you got'em.

#136
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Joined: April 06, 2002
KitMaker: 437 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 11:06 AM UTC

Thanks Jeff!. Yeah, is easy and funny!.
Your work looks excellent!
I finally decided to use spare tracks of Friulmodel. The "pins" were made of plastic styrene 0.50 mm using a candle and phosphorous!..
Regards!
Rodolfo
Current Project:
I am building a Kingtiger Ausf. B, Version: March 1945 - AMMO/MIG, 1/35
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: May 14, 2007
KitMaker: 219 posts
Armorama: 217 posts
Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 12:06 PM UTC
On the workbench:
Dragon SdKfz 251/9 Stummel
Visit Kingfisher models from Schuylkill Haven on FB
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: June 22, 2010
KitMaker: 1,224 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 07:49 PM UTC
Maine, United States
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 08:34 PM UTC
Rod:Thank you sir.The roadwheels didn't come out as well as I would have liked,but they'll pass.That's a great idea for the track pins

I'm thinking you heat the nail and just melt the end of the pin?How do you keep the nail from sticking to the rod?
Kevin:Indies look sweet Guy.I've done a few sets of them and enjoy the challenge.
We got all moved except for a few small things,so I should be setting up my Home away from Home bench today or tomorrow.Jeff T.
The building lamp is lit.Build'em if you got'em.
Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 10:53 PM UTC
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: May 14, 2007
KitMaker: 219 posts
Armorama: 217 posts
Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 12:41 AM UTC
Jeff: I like the indy tracks as well. The only problem is that each track has two pin marks that need to be trimmed off which took a bit of time. After that the tracks aren't hard to put together now that I've done about 10 sets so far.
The tub went together pretty easily, but I had to sand the exhaust air deflector pieces to get them into scale thickness. It's kinda funny to think that the parts would be about 3 inches thick in real life if I didn't sand them down.
And good job on your build. Looks like things are moving along nicely.
Robert: Good job on your panzer. The track droop looks great.
thanks.
On the workbench:
Dragon SdKfz 251/9 Stummel
Visit Kingfisher models from Schuylkill Haven on FB
Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 12:56 AM UTC
I'm withdrawing my panzer. Popular opinion is to put an 88, on it.
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
Texas, United States
Joined: December 23, 2007
KitMaker: 54 posts
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 11:27 AM UTC
Really like the builds on this campaign. Everyone of them are looking great. Keep them coming!
Last weekend I finally got the tracks completed. Not sure why but friulmodel track number ATL-04 always give me problems. Had to clean up and drill every single link.
On well at least they are done and finally ready to be painted.

Mike
Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 11:44 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I'm withdrawing my panzer. Popular opinion is to put an 88, on it.
OOps. Wrong thread.
Mike: Those Friuls look great!
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
Niedersachsen, Germany
Joined: May 12, 2013
KitMaker: 128 posts
Armorama: 125 posts
Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 11:58 AM UTC
Matt And here I thought you were going to strap an 88 on your PzIV and enter it into some kind of "what if" campaign
I myself will finaly be starting the Brummbär this weekend when I can pick up the kit from Home,
Currently Building:
too many kits to list hehe
Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 12:04 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Matt And here I thought you were going to strap an 88 on your PzIV and enter it into some kind of "what if" campaign
I myself will finaly be starting the Brummbär this weekend when I can pick up the kit from Home,
I'm nearly finished. I just have to build the mount and tracks.
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
California, United States
Joined: November 01, 2009
KitMaker: 657 posts
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 06:18 PM UTC
Hey all, Great starts to everyone. I am home from Afghanistan!!

I am getting settled a little and then I ll be getting to my Wespe for this GB. But just wanted to say hi.
Euge
" For those who fought for it Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know"
Italeri T-55, Syrian Army 6 Day War Taken out. 2%
AFV IDF Shot. 6 Day War 0%..

#226
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 20, 2012
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 06:56 PM UTC
Welcome Home!
Cheers Rob.
Anything without guns is a target!
27 completed campaigns and counting :)
Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 08:22 PM UTC
Glad to hear that. Thank you.
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
Maine, United States
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 08:27 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hey all, Great starts to everyone. I am home from Afghanistan!!
I am getting settled a little and then I ll be getting to my Wespe for this GB. But just wanted to say hi.
Euge
YAAAAAA BUDDY,That's the news I was looking for

Great to have You back Man.Now get buildin'

Jeff T.
The building lamp is lit.Build'em if you got'em.