Malaysia
Joined: March 28, 2016
KitMaker: 157 posts
Armorama: 140 posts
Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 06:11 PM UTC
Well, looks like the starting pistol has been fired and were off!
For my entry, I've decided to save the Stug for another day and go with this instead.
Another paper panzer! What can I say? I just love em. This will be going together with my Tiger II/75 from the Big Cats IV campaign for a nice little(not!) diorama.
tatbaqui
News Writer
#040
Metro Manila, Philippines
Joined: May 06, 2007
KitMaker: 2,713 posts
Armorama: 2,451 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 04:18 AM UTC
Nice pick Bryan. Building the suspension can be a bit tricky, as the instruction pics can get confusing. Well, at least for me -- had to do some plastic surgery after finding out I've glued the suspension arms the other way around.
Texas, United States
Joined: July 21, 2005
KitMaker: 248 posts
Armorama: 231 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 08:22 AM UTC
This is my entry. A old Dragon Kit with Cavalier Zimmerit
A old Dragon Kit with Cavalier Zimmerit included.
https://gallery.kitmaker.net/data/500/thumbs/final_model_with_parts_9_1_16.jpgThis is the only way I could figure how to post the pic. Can anyone direct me in a better way. The picture is also in my gallery.
tatbaqui
News Writer #040
Metro Manila, Philippines
Joined: May 06, 2007
KitMaker: 2,713 posts
Armorama: 2,451 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 08:45 AM UTC
Ziggy,
Simplest is to put the URL to your image in between the BB codes (img)...image URL here...(/img). Replace the parentheses with square brackets.
Cheers,
Tat
Malaysia
Joined: March 28, 2016
KitMaker: 157 posts
Armorama: 140 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 09:11 AM UTC
Thanks for heads up Tat. I just started work on it. Judging by the low parts count, this should be a quick weekend build.
Took me a while to figure out the suspension assembly. Realized that were 4 different types so I proceeded slowly with this. Then I realized I was missing one of the dome shaped cap thingies for the suspension arm and I combed all over trying to look for it...
What a dolt I was. Apparently, I had built an extra suspension arm (the kit has enough to make 12 arms but only 10 are used and 10 caps are provided). So simple fix of just removing the cap and attaching it onto the right arm...
Hopefully it will be smoother sailing from here on.
South Carolina, United States
Joined: December 03, 2009
KitMaker: 2,160 posts
Armorama: 1,906 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 09:12 AM UTC
I decided to save the ISU-122-55 idea for the next What-if Campaign. So i'll be doing the Trumpy E-25. It looks to be a pretty easy build. I might add some what-if details like schurzen and IR gear. If time allows I might add some tank-fighting infantry.
And no that's not my iPhone. My phone's time/date is really too small to see in a picture so I borrowed the iphone to take a dated picture.
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
Armorama: 2,248 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 11:06 AM UTC
Guys,
Thank you for your entries! The first page of the thread has been updated. As usual, if I've missed anything, please feel free to hit me with a message.
Best Wishes,
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
#477
Pest, Hungary
Joined: March 21, 2007
KitMaker: 133 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 12:19 PM UTC
Hello everyone,
Well, it's my first ever try to include an image, hope it works...
My entry is the Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV with PE upgrade and Schürzen from Eduard (latter still about to arrive). I'm thinking about aftermarket barrel (maybe Tamiya?) as well.
cheers,
Zsolt
On the bench:
- Tristar Panzer IV ausf. B. 1:35 - France 1940 Campaign
- Dragon Panzerjäger I ausf. B 1:35
- Revell Leopard 2A4 1:35
My blog: http://muanyagforgacs.blogspot.com/
Hawaii, United States
Joined: August 27, 2006
KitMaker: 1,646 posts
Armorama: 1,557 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 01:35 PM UTC
Aloha all,
Here is my start shot:
The model was previously started. Both of the lower legs are already assembled, as well as the main box of the hull. I hope this is meets the 25% requirement.
Also, some of the parts were cleaned, but not assembled.
Hope the images post. I'm still trying to remember how that works with photobucket.
-zon
"Certainty of death.
Small chance of sucess.
What are we waiting for?"
-Gimli, Return of the King.
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
Armorama: 2,248 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 02:05 PM UTC
Zsolt and Zon,
Thank you for your entries! I'm glad to see them.
Zon, not overly worried about percentages. I wanna see that thing display-ready!
Best Wishes,
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
Oklahoma, United States
Joined: September 30, 2015
KitMaker: 2,493 posts
Armorama: 2,344 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 03:11 PM UTC
Zsolt, I've been wanting to pick that kit up. I'll be watching your progress.
"Only the dead have seen the end of war." - Plato
Florida, United States
Joined: May 14, 2012
KitMaker: 730 posts
Armorama: 624 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 07:55 PM UTC
Tat!
I have that exact kit, will be following your build w/ special interest to see how you do it up.
There are markings for Rudel's mount in that kit, what w/ his over 500 tank kills (since Gaz posted his foto here).
Well, time to get home and finalize my choice and get proper start (still at work)
I just had to take a peek in on the Campaign b4 I left.
Gaz, maybe it's the amount of suggestive pics you've been posting, or the sheer amount of choices available, but this one's going to be great!
Cheers
Dave
"No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity.
But I know none, and therefore am no beast."
California, United States
Joined: April 26, 2016
KitMaker: 362 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 - 10:18 PM UTC
"Gonna start blastin"
...Stumpy
Rio Bravo 1959
#460
California, United States
Joined: September 16, 2014
KitMaker: 1,156 posts
Armorama: 1,024 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 12:56 AM UTC
I just signed up for this campaign. You guys are just having too much fun to sit this one out!
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
Armorama: 2,248 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 03:52 AM UTC
My Friends,
Glad to see more guys signing up or working on their final decision for a build to enter.
Ken,
Excellent choice! I'm keen to see how that long elegant barrel translates into scale.
Again, the front page has been updated.
Best Wishes,
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
California, United States
Joined: June 11, 2009
KitMaker: 461 posts
Armorama: 370 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 04:13 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Joseph,
Thank you! I'll really be wanting to see how that Zeltbahn turns out. I have some Luftwaffe infantry in them for another build, and I'm not quite sure how I'll paint them.
Happy creating!
Gaz
Hello Gaz,
I'm thinking of changing the branch of service for this figure. Though the boxart shows the Splinter Pattern, I might opt for Plane Tree or Oakleaf. I'm no expert but after cursory examination of the figure, it does not look like it will require major surgery to convert this from Wehrmacht to SS.
Thanks,
Joseph
tatbaqui
News Writer #040
Metro Manila, Philippines
Joined: May 06, 2007
KitMaker: 2,713 posts
Armorama: 2,451 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 04:28 AM UTC
Thanks Dave -- I hope to do justice on this one as it has been a very looooong time since I built a wingy thing. Proof being my surprise when the decal sheet didn't have the swastikas, thus I had to order an AM sheet. I think the Rudel markings are on another Academy release. From what I understand the box art is the same but has a different kit number (?). Anyways hope to get started on this soon.
Cheers,
Tat
Queensland, Australia
Joined: October 02, 2008
KitMaker: 658 posts
Armorama: 629 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 04:52 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Alright, my friends! The campaign has been submitted. if anyone would like to submit ribbon designs, please feel free. There will be a waiting period for the final decision on the launch of the campaign.
I have submitted a campaign period from 1 October 2016 through 1 March 2017.
Cheers,
Gaz
Count me in Gaz - we might finally get to meet for longer than a couple of minutes!
Regards
Rob
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: May 05, 2006
KitMaker: 900 posts
Armorama: 510 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 05:50 AM UTC
Here's my offering for this campaign
Looks reasonably simple, if such a thing can be said of bronco kits. Probably won't get a chance to start it for a couple of weeks, as we are moving back home today after our floors were replaced.
If I get a chance during the campaign, I will also be adding the separate crew kit,
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
SgtRam
Contributing Writer #197
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 06, 2011
KitMaker: 3,971 posts
Armorama: 2,859 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 05:54 AM UTC
Alright lets gets this started. I am in with the Dragon SU-76i.
I am also running a build log for the build here.
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/250942 Looking forward to seeing this campaign progress.
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
Armorama: 2,248 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 11:42 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hello Gaz,
I'm thinking of changing the branch of service for this figure. Though the boxart shows the Splinter Pattern, I might opt for Plane Tree or Oakleaf. I'm no expert but after cursory examination of the figure, it does not look like it will require major surgery to convert this from Wehrmacht to SS.
Thanks,
Joseph
Joseph,
That's cool. Since my figure skills are pretty much untrained, It'll be useful to me in many aspects.
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
Armorama: 2,248 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 11:54 AM UTC
Rob,
It'll be great to have you along!
Iain,
Your build should be very informative for the rest of us who may not be so well-versed in British fieldpieces.
SgtRam,
I am having trouble seeing the pictures on your blog. But from your description, it sounds like getting the gun mounted just right will take some patience.
Best Wishes,
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 04:27 PM UTC
If it's not too late, I would like to enter with Academy's M36 Jackson.
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
Armorama: 2,248 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 04:46 PM UTC
Matt,
It's never too late. Welcome to the campaign!
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
SgtRam
Contributing Writer #197
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 06, 2011
KitMaker: 3,971 posts
Armorama: 2,859 posts
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 - 05:44 PM UTC
Does this image show? Looks like Google Photos has changed.
If not, here is a link to the album
https://goo.gl/photos/EN1wLbvKBK3xWbKq8 
