D-Day Armor, part 2: 70th anniversary edition
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Posted: Sunday, April 06, 2014 - 01:23 AM UTC
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#298
Hong Kong S.A.R. / 繁體
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2014 - 01:15 PM UTC
Just started my build, Italeri 1/35 Crusader III AA Mk.II.

#152
Texas, United States
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Posted: Thursday, May 01, 2014 - 03:34 PM UTC
Here is my startup photo of the Italeri DUKW

Tom
Long time modeller. Starting when I was a teenager, then I found out about girls and college and work and kids. But now that I have one girl, no school, no work and the kids are grown, I'm back to full time modelling. My prime area of interest is armor, b

#152
Texas, United States
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Posted: Thursday, May 08, 2014 - 03:57 AM UTC
Here are some in process photos of the DUKW.


Tom
Long time modeller. Starting when I was a teenager, then I found out about girls and college and work and kids. But now that I have one girl, no school, no work and the kids are grown, I'm back to full time modelling. My prime area of interest is armor, b
England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, May 08, 2014 - 10:29 PM UTC
Cool stuff like what you have done with the interior lining
Keith
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Posted: Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 06:38 AM UTC
Marder I update,

Also worked on the wheels & suspension set, 4 done, 2 to go.
Then it will some work on the main gun ..
Still not sure if I can make it on time...
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#152
Texas, United States
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Posted: Monday, May 26, 2014 - 03:31 AM UTC
Here are the finished photos of the DUKW at Normandy.
The vial in front has actual sand from the Normandy Beaches.





Thank you to all the veterans that make our freedom possible!
Tom
Long time modeller. Starting when I was a teenager, then I found out about girls and college and work and kids. But now that I have one girl, no school, no work and the kids are grown, I'm back to full time modelling. My prime area of interest is armor, b
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Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 08:33 AM UTC
Lower hull ready, also started working on the gun.

Red primer for the interior

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#298
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Posted: Friday, May 30, 2014 - 06:45 PM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 09:17 AM UTC
Interior painting, Gun primed.

Hope to finish the lower hull this weekend.
A lot to be donw, 6 days left...
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Lisboa, Portugal
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2014 - 11:55 AM UTC
More washes on the interior, touch of primer again...
Also worked on the side armor plates.


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#298
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Posted: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 01:46 AM UTC
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Posted: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 - 11:11 AM UTC
Hey guys,
Great work so far! I'm afraid I'm not gonna make it this year. My AVRE is still where I left it last year in June...
It's been a very strange year and I haven't been able to do any modeling since then... I saw that someone made a medal for the campaign, thanks for that!
I have been following the forums in the past few months, I was in Normandy last weekend, so I don't loose my interest.
But life sometimes takes you were modeling can't go.
Anyway, I'll do my job as campaign leader and distribute all the medals. And if there's interest we can do a part 3. I still have that AVRE to finish.
I really hope I'll be able to continue with the hobby ASAP!
Thanks guys!
Dave
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Posted: Friday, June 06, 2014 - 03:33 AM UTC
finally... made it to the deadline, I still wanted to add some foliage and other details. Maybe next time.
I liked the Campaign but I hated this kit, these early Trumpeter kits are not good, awful detailing, tracks are rubbish, fitting, decals .. I still have the Howitzer version I might get the Bronco one, I can't be that bad.
Anyway here's my update:



Finished:



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England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, June 06, 2014 - 11:15 PM UTC
Dave I did not manage to get my firefly done still got the tracks and paint to do but if there is and extension for a couple of weeks will get it done by then.
Cheers Keith
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 09:58 AM UTC
Hi guys !
27 enlisted, 5 finished.
Ribbons sent.
I just saw Keith's request, I'll give you a few days to finish your build (15th June ok ?) and then sent you the ribbon.
It wasn't a very crowded Campaign but one with historical meaning, specially after watching the 70th anniversary events.
Anyway I hope everyone had fun, see you all on the next Campaign !!
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 12:44 PM UTC
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Lisboa, Portugal
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 01:22 PM UTC
Thanks Sal !
I'm guessing you'll need to hire Dolly Parton to carry your ribbons soon enough...
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England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 11:28 PM UTC
Thanks John getting busy with the tracks now the 15th should be more than enough time.
Cheers Keith
England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 07:45 AM UTC
Well got the tracks on and started the painting first coat Vallejo Olive Drab primer followed by dark grey shading around some of the detail and then a coat of dark green lightened with yellow green should be done for the weekend now.

Cheers Keith
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Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014 - 07:17 AM UTC
Nearly there with the build little more detail to paint and weather

Hope to get finished for tomorrow
Cheers Keith
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England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 03:27 AM UTC
Well hope this is not to late all the last minute bits added Ariel and figure is resicast and some pastels for the light weathering and photos added to the gallery

Cheers and thanks for the extension
Keith
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Posted: Sunday, June 15, 2014 - 12:46 PM UTC
Nice work Keith !!
Ribbon sent !
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