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Giovanni1508
Joined: April 17, 2014
KitMaker: 652 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 07:26 PM UTC
Hi Mark,
Glad to meet you again as campaign leader, and, as you've promised, for the second part of flak campaign.
I've really enjoyed the first and today I've proudly joined the team.
No idea about the subject, but there is some time...
Cheers
Giovanni
Namabiiru
Associate Editor
#399
Joined: March 05, 2014
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Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 03:05 AM UTC
Welcome back on board, Giovanni. Good to see so many familiar faces/usernames. 
Namabiiru
Associate Editor#399
Joined: March 05, 2014
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Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 03:07 AM UTC
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And I do expect it to be a cold job to be the gunner up on top!
Going to get pretty doggone hot when someone starts shooting back!
deerstalker36
Joined: May 16, 2010
KitMaker: 232 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 06:31 PM UTC
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So... A little clarification? I recognize the lengthened BTR-ZD as a production vehicle, and certainly the twin-mount ZU-23-2 as a production item... but are you saying that there are perhaps 300 of these composite things in actual service, where I am thinking of the composite as being that gun clearly tied on top of the vehicle - with, as you said, sections of sawn logs used as props under the gun-feet? A tied-on gun propped up on logs a-top a personnel carrier may well be effective, but certainly doesn't come across as any sort of production item!
So maybe this has turned out to be a rather popular field conversion using some widely-available vehicles and guns?
And I do expect it to be a cold job to be the gunner up on top!
Cheers!
PS: Where was this picture taken? Anyone know what specific conflict / theater this thing was used in? Any specific unit(s) associated with this conversion?
Bob
the BTR-D is the lengthened variant, the ZD is the air defence version of that which is designed to tow the ZU-23-2 and also has roof mounted racks to carry some MANPADS. as youpooint out, i think this is a popular field mod, though there are numerous pictures of this mod on the web, and not just of a couple of units, so the 300 odd mentioned is probably a good enough guess
still looks good as well
on the side, i've now signed up for the campaign, my first one so off to decide which one to do
RedDuster
Joined: March 01, 2010
KitMaker: 7,078 posts
Armorama: 248 posts
Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 02:12 AM UTC
Hi Guys,
This is what I am planning for this campaign, HMs Dragon, type 45 destroyer
The kit decal sheet has the red dragon she had painted on the bow, will also be using the White Ensign etch.
And this, will be in the colours of the Hawklords Chapter
Si
This is what I am planning for this campaign, HMs Dragon, type 45 destroyer
The kit decal sheet has the red dragon she had painted on the bow, will also be using the White Ensign etch.
And this, will be in the colours of the Hawklords Chapter
Si
Namabiiru
Associate Editor#399
Joined: March 05, 2014
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Posted: Monday, April 13, 2015 - 03:22 AM UTC
Interesting combination--looking forward to seeing how they turn out, especially since we've never had either a ship nor a Warhammer thingy 
in the previous flak campaign.
in the previous flak campaign. 
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - 01:24 PM UTC
RedDuster
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 12:34 AM UTC
Thanks Mark,
Always like to come out of left field a bit, I have learn't lots from other modellers that have build stuff outside my comfort zone.
Looking forward to the start of this one.
Si
Always like to come out of left field a bit, I have learn't lots from other modellers that have build stuff outside my comfort zone.
Looking forward to the start of this one.
Si
deerstalker36
Joined: May 16, 2010
KitMaker: 232 posts
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Posted: Friday, May 08, 2015 - 03:24 PM UTC
does anyone know if theres any manufacturers out there that make a gunner for the zu-23-2 as i ike to addfigures to get a sence of scale to mu models.
i dont mind a small bit of adjustment to the figure but my skills aint that good for much more.
looking for modern soviet airborne infantry as i'll be doing the BMD-ZD mod for this campaign
also i wouldnt mind a go at this, the BIHO from korea. The chassis is based on a K200 KIFV but with an extra wheel
none of KIFV's available look similar though
i dont mind a small bit of adjustment to the figure but my skills aint that good for much more.
looking for modern soviet airborne infantry as i'll be doing the BMD-ZD mod for this campaign
also i wouldnt mind a go at this, the BIHO from korea. The chassis is based on a K200 KIFV but with an extra wheel
none of KIFV's available look similar though
Armored76
Joined: September 30, 2013
KitMaker: 1,615 posts
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Posted: Friday, May 08, 2015 - 08:38 PM UTC
I came across the ancient Heller kit of the AMX 30 DCA. Too bad nobody picks up on this idea with the Meng AMX 30 base already available.
Cheers,
Cristian
Cheers,
Cristian
Armored76
Joined: September 30, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 - 05:46 PM UTC
Pretty neat! What is the base vehicle on this one?
Cheers,
Cristian
spongya
Associate Editor
Joined: February 01, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, June 07, 2015 - 05:20 PM UTC
I have a Roden Vomag 88 waiting to be started...
I think I'll give it a shot.
I think I'll give it a shot.
deerstalker36
Joined: May 16, 2010
KitMaker: 232 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 07, 2015 - 06:02 PM UTC
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Pretty neat! What is the base vehicle on this one?
Cheers,
Cristian
the base is a BTR-D, Eastern Express make this variant, i have one plus the trumpeter Zsu-23-2 that i'm tempted to build for this (plus too many other spaags)
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 07, 2015 - 09:45 PM UTC
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Pretty neat! What is the base vehicle on this one?
Cheers,
Cristian
the base is a BTR-D, Eastern Express make this variant, i have one plus the trumpeter Zsu-23-2 that i'm tempted to build for this (plus too many other spaags)
Colin, with BMD-1 from Panda and Trumpeter's Zsu-23 you might get a pretty decent build !!
roteck
Joined: January 12, 2004
KitMaker: 274 posts
Armorama: 159 posts
Posted: Friday, June 26, 2015 - 12:55 AM UTC
Guys,
I am definitely in with this one! I was able to finish the first campaign with a 2K12 KUB in Czech color.
for this campaign, I'll be a little more adventurous! I just received Legends Production conversion set to make a Canadian ADATS. Just waiting for the donor kit to arrive.
Cheers,
Christian
I am definitely in with this one! I was able to finish the first campaign with a 2K12 KUB in Czech color.
for this campaign, I'll be a little more adventurous! I just received Legends Production conversion set to make a Canadian ADATS. Just waiting for the donor kit to arrive.
Cheers,
Christian
Namabiiru
Associate Editor#399
Joined: March 05, 2014
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Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 04:33 AM UTC
Everybody ready for the start of another great campaign? Already Jul 1 here in Japan so as far as I'm concerned FIGHT'S ON! Gentlemen, start you builds!
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 10:51 PM UTC
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 03:22 AM UTC
Yay! Let's go - although it will be some weeks before I get started
Looking forward to this one
Looking forward to this one
MLD
Joined: July 21, 2002
KitMaker: 3,569 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 04:45 AM UTC
Ok gents, I am in.
I'd love to say I am going to do the Panda Tunguska I have been jonesing to start, but let's get real. My chances of finishing that (read as: maintaining my attention to the build long enough to finish before the deadline) are slim to none: and Slim left town.
EDIT wrong gun in the photo..doing just the ZSU 23/2 out of the OTHER Meng pickup truck..
So, in the interest of actually COMPLETING a campaign...
Mike
I'd love to say I am going to do the Panda Tunguska I have been jonesing to start, but let's get real. My chances of finishing that (read as: maintaining my attention to the build long enough to finish before the deadline) are slim to none: and Slim left town.
EDIT wrong gun in the photo..doing just the ZSU 23/2 out of the OTHER Meng pickup truck..
So, in the interest of actually COMPLETING a campaign...
Mike
Namabiiru
Associate Editor#399
Joined: March 05, 2014
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Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 04:53 AM UTC
Been wanting to do the Tunguska for ages, as well. Someday. Still, the technical is pretty cool.
deerstalker36
Joined: May 16, 2010
KitMaker: 232 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 06:18 PM UTC
was thinking of the Sgt York from academy but needs wayyyyyyy too much work to correct
type 87 from trumpeter is looking goos, or the bmd with zu-23-2
tooooo many to choose from
type 87 from trumpeter is looking goos, or the bmd with zu-23-2
tooooo many to choose from
RedDuster
Joined: March 01, 2010
KitMaker: 7,078 posts
Armorama: 248 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 12:36 AM UTC
I am ready to go.
The Type 45
The decals and the etch.
And the Space marine Job.
The last time you will see both on the same post.
Cheers.
Si
The Type 45
The decals and the etch.
And the Space marine Job.
The last time you will see both on the same post.
Cheers.
Si
Bravo1102
Joined: December 08, 2003
KitMaker: 2,864 posts
Armorama: 2,497 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 04:04 PM UTC
I need to relax while i find my groove in my first few campaigns so I'm going simple. The re-released Monogram M14 anti-aircraft halftrack mostly out of the box. No compulsive correcting anything but have fun. 
Kanguroo
Joined: May 07, 2006
KitMaker: 416 posts
Armorama: 312 posts
Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 07:08 PM UTC
Hi all,
I'm here with the Trumperter's JGSDF Type-87 AW kit.
Regards,
K.
I'm here with the Trumperter's JGSDF Type-87 AW kit.
Regards,
K.
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 07:23 PM UTC
Stephen, that's the spirit. After all it is ll abo finding the fun in the hobby. Sometimes that is counting rivets, some times it is just building OOB.
Mr. K, cool choice. almost unknown vehicle to me so I will follow your build with interest.
Mr. K, cool choice. almost unknown vehicle to me so I will follow your build with interest.
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