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Tamiya Campaign
iflytb20
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Kerala, India / भारत
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Posted: Friday, June 03, 2016 - 01:41 PM UTC
Evening folks.

I have created a build blog for my entry for the GB. Please do drop in for a dekkho and offer me any suggestions or tips. You can find the blog here
ltb073
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New York, United States
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Posted: Saturday, June 04, 2016 - 07:26 PM UTC
My entry will be this old Tamiya kit
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Just dont know when I will get a chance to start it
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Metro Manila, Philippines
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2016 - 05:14 AM UTC
Nice one Sal, '75 vintage. Looking forward to how it builds. Cheers, Tat
SGTJKJ
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2016 - 06:19 PM UTC
Nice one, Sal.

A cool old kit. I have build it a couple of times and it is a very nice and easy build. The old seated Tamiya SS crew fits perfectly in this one if you happen to have one laying around.
noddy927
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Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2016 - 07:06 PM UTC


This is my build for the campaign, and as it was such a nice day I took my table outside.






And managed to do a bit of building. Need some paint on it now.

Pete
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2016 - 11:55 PM UTC
Start-up picture. Here goes...



cheers

Matthew

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Posted: Monday, June 06, 2016 - 02:16 AM UTC
The Legend T54 engine deck fits nicely after a little filing and scraping. Also, the broken struts on the back right are replaced with spare photo etch frame.



Cheers

Matthew
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Rhode Island, United States
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Posted: Monday, June 06, 2016 - 06:07 AM UTC
Nice choice, Peter! And I like your work bench lighting!

sherb
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New York, United States
Joined: August 25, 2004
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Posted: Monday, June 06, 2016 - 07:42 AM UTC
Here is the classic Tamiya M113 along with a few aftermarket parts to build it up as an Vietnam era Australian Fitter track.

Verlinden Israeli Fitter
Maple Leaf Models Interior Update
Firestorm Australian M113 Update
A couple Firestorm .50 cal shields to pick from
Pontos .50 barrel
Modelkasten tracks

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I got the kit and Verlinden conversion second hand, the previous owner cut out the top. I hope that's okay rule wise.

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noddy927
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Posted: Monday, June 06, 2016 - 09:04 PM UTC
Thanks Mark

Yes it was a very bright bench light lol

Pete
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Posted: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 - 12:19 PM UTC
Bit of progress with the engine deck...






cheers

Matthew
noddy927
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Posted: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 - 09:05 PM UTC
Looking good Matt
Northern_Lad
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Posted: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 - 08:25 PM UTC

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Looking good Matt


Thanks, Peter!
SGTJKJ
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2016 - 01:12 AM UTC
I have deceided to do the old school Bradley. It will probably be a month or so until I get around to start it, but at least I have committed now

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steve-o
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Ohio, United States
Joined: February 05, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2016 - 01:21 AM UTC
In! Been waiting to take this guy out of the stash for a long time.

Bluestab
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Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 09:49 AM UTC
Change of plans. I was going to build a Walker Bulldog. Instead, I'm going to build Tamiya's SU-76m.
SGTJKJ
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 11:58 AM UTC
Alex, nice choice. Both kits are actually nice builds. Looking forward to see more.

SGTJKJ
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 12:54 PM UTC
Some progress on the Bradley. Beautiful Tamiya quality that just goes together as a dream so far.

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SGTJKJ
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 07:39 PM UTC
After a couple of hours of beautiful outside model building the main construction is done. Next are some details and painting can begin.

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Cantstopbuyingkits
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European Union
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Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 08:08 PM UTC
How old is that kit exactly, Jasper?
SGTJKJ
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 09:02 PM UTC
Timothy, it is from 1985. I pretty descent kit still. I am just not sure what camouflage I should paint it to fit time period wise to an M1A1HA Abrams. Overall green and then three color European camouflage on the Abrams?
ColinEdm
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016 - 08:34 AM UTC
Finally got started on my 251/9 Kanonenwagen! Lower hull interior primed, painted and chipped, on to detail painting, washes and other weathering before putting the top hull on. Everything just dry fit for now.



Nice thing is it is easy to play catchup with Tamiya kits, they go together so easy!
Northern_Lad
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Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016 - 11:22 AM UTC
More progress with the T55-come-T54 mod 1949…





Cheers

Matthew
ColinEdm
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ARMORAMA
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Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016 - 11:28 PM UTC
Nice work Matthew!
SGTJKJ
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016 - 11:45 PM UTC
Nice progress, Colin. Looking forward to see what camo you choose.

Matt, nice details.
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