You should be able to edit and even delete posts. That'll help with the posts with busted images and help as many of us get familiarized with new image hosts.
I still plan on building Trumpy's 1/35 UAZ-469. I should be starting on it shortly.
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Bluestab
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Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2017 - 10:36 AM UTC
tatbaqui
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Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2017 - 01:03 PM UTC
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Hello Everyone..
Back from vacation and ready to build.. got to love those jeeps..
Lets see, what to do, ok got this in the mail yesterday. You can find some bargains on Amazon now and then.. $15... its not the latest and greatest, but I think it will make a nice build..
and here is a Jeep photo I took at a WWII event were a couple of re-enactors were driving a jeep around. and yes they smiled for the camera as they wen by... lol
by the way some good builds are going on so far..
Delbert
Nice catch Delbert. I was just eyeballing the same kit in my stash, and considering to use it base for a beute jeep. Cheers, Tat
TacFireGuru
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Posted: Friday, August 04, 2017 - 07:13 AM UTC
I'm waiting for a set of Panzer Art wheels/tires to arrive from overseas. In the mean time, I repainted the 1st aid kit and am now adding the windows. Still need an antenna and the wipers to be added.
Mike
Mike
petbat
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Posted: Friday, August 04, 2017 - 02:17 PM UTC
Looking good Mike.
TacFireGuru
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Posted: Saturday, August 05, 2017 - 02:16 AM UTC
All the windows are in. 
Mike
Mike
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Posted: Saturday, August 05, 2017 - 04:44 AM UTC
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Dan, nice job.
Mike, looks like your the first to finish.
Mike, thanks for the comment.
AND FINISHED! IS THERE A GALLERY? I could not find it.
Wow!! Some of you guys don't waste any time. Wish I had that kind of focus
Nice work by the way.
Whiskey_1
Joined: November 22, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, August 06, 2017 - 07:37 PM UTC
Been a while since I was active on the boards and since I did much intensive modeling, so I figured this would be a nice campaign to start me off.
I cannibalized some regular wheels from another kit to build it into a regular Kübel, as I have a bit of a twist planned for this one.
I cannibalized some regular wheels from another kit to build it into a regular Kübel, as I have a bit of a twist planned for this one.
Taylortony
Joined: November 30, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, August 06, 2017 - 07:42 PM UTC
I posted this in the weathering forum a bit back, some inspiration for you all.
http://514th.co.uk/english/site.php?use=Forum&act=viewtopic&t=1211
http://514th.co.uk/english/site.php?use=Forum&act=viewtopic&t=1211
Bluestab
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Posted: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 - 05:32 AM UTC
I'll be building (#02327) Trumpeter's Soviet UAZ-469 All-Terrain Vehicle in 1/35 scale.
The kit comes with a one-piece body tub and fenders. There's a separate frame. It has a molded one-piece soft top. The wheels are vinyl with separate rims. There's a small PE fret containing some mudflaps, grills, dash (maybe), and an assortment of fiddly bits.
Clear parts for windows and light lenses. The windshield is one-piece with the frame molded on. There's an engine and transmission. Suspension and pretty good looking interior. Markings are minimal with a typical overall-green with a red star. In addition there are two camo painted vehicles.
The kit comes with a one-piece body tub and fenders. There's a separate frame. It has a molded one-piece soft top. The wheels are vinyl with separate rims. There's a small PE fret containing some mudflaps, grills, dash (maybe), and an assortment of fiddly bits.
Clear parts for windows and light lenses. The windshield is one-piece with the frame molded on. There's an engine and transmission. Suspension and pretty good looking interior. Markings are minimal with a typical overall-green with a red star. In addition there are two camo painted vehicles.
Whiskey_1
Joined: November 22, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 05:53 PM UTC
Some progress on the Kübel. Definitely an example of Tamiya's legendary fit, but it has a few bits missing or oversimplified in places. Main construction is done, so the next step is to add and improve some minor stuff.
petbat
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Posted: Friday, August 11, 2017 - 01:13 AM UTC
Looks great Benjamin. A nice crisp build
TacFireGuru
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Posted: Monday, August 14, 2017 - 08:03 AM UTC
Poland has come through for me again. The new balloons arrived and already have their initial paint. 
I had to remove the kit's axle gears because PA's came with that molded on. Minor surgery. I'll get the tires painted up then they can be installed.
Mike
I had to remove the kit's axle gears because PA's came with that molded on. Minor surgery. I'll get the tires painted up then they can be installed.
Mike
petbat
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Posted: Monday, August 14, 2017 - 01:59 PM UTC
They do look rather nice Mike.
TacFireGuru
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Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 08:46 AM UTC
Front wheels on; rear wheels tomorrow.
Mike
Mike
petbat
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Posted: Friday, August 18, 2017 - 12:57 AM UTC
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Front wheels on; rear wheels tomorrow.
Mike
About the pace of our mechanic's apprentice....
TacFireGuru
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Posted: Friday, August 18, 2017 - 08:18 AM UTC
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About the pace of our mechanic's apprentice....
Yessir! Slackers!
Well, the mechanics got the front wheels mounted AND mounted the body shell to the unibody (after threatening them with the Russian Front). I think they were scared enough that they even found a Vulcan Ordnance QF 2 Pounder ATG (that is almost done) to "attach" to the Bug.
Anyhow, the real deal - needs it's taillights added and wiper blades still.
Mike
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Posted: Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 09:00 AM UTC
and here is my in-progress pic
petbat
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Posted: Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 01:00 PM UTC
Nearly there Mike. It still looks good
Good to see you out of the starting blocks Chris.
Good to see you out of the starting blocks Chris.
Antilles
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Posted: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 07:51 PM UTC
Wow,
very nice builds are going on here!
Dan and Bob. Congrats on Your finished projects.
Started yersterday the Tamiya Jeep in 1/48 scale. Here is my start-photo:
After a first assembly, I reckognized that the clear parts are missing
. Not nice.
Oliver
very nice builds are going on here!
Dan and Bob. Congrats on Your finished projects.
Started yersterday the Tamiya Jeep in 1/48 scale. Here is my start-photo:
After a first assembly, I reckognized that the clear parts are missing
. Not nice.Oliver
ClaytonFromEllijay
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Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 12:04 AM UTC
Missing parts are a pain, Oliver, but on a positive note a lot of jeeps had their windshields and frames removed, and blacked out the headlamps...
Hudson29
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Posted: Thursday, August 24, 2017 - 05:00 AM UTC
I learned to drive with an old surplus Marine Jeep so I look forward to building a model here for this campaign.
Knuckles - I saw early on you excluded Land Rovers. They would seem to me to be perfect for this campaign as an English version of the Jeep. The LR was inspired by a war surplus Jeep that had been pressed into service around the farm of one of the folks at the Rover factory. He wondered, "what will I do when it wears out?" From that beginning the Land Rover was born in 1948. I have had an American Jeep & still have the English Land Rover. They are very similer vehicles in size and utility. Perhaps you might reconsider and allow them here?
Knuckles - I saw early on you excluded Land Rovers. They would seem to me to be perfect for this campaign as an English version of the Jeep. The LR was inspired by a war surplus Jeep that had been pressed into service around the farm of one of the folks at the Rover factory. He wondered, "what will I do when it wears out?" From that beginning the Land Rover was born in 1948. I have had an American Jeep & still have the English Land Rover. They are very similer vehicles in size and utility. Perhaps you might reconsider and allow them here?
TacFireGuru
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Posted: Thursday, August 24, 2017 - 05:46 AM UTC
Just needs dirtying up:
Mike
Mike
petbat
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Posted: Thursday, August 24, 2017 - 11:09 AM UTC
I think the term is weathered Mike.... dirtying up is a whole other matter....and another connotation 
Can't wait to see more progress.
Can't wait to see more progress.
Antilles
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Posted: Thursday, August 24, 2017 - 07:54 PM UTC
Mike,
Your Beetle looks really good! Waiting for weathering!
Put primer and first paint on my Jeep and tried to get on some highlights and shadows.
The fading effect is a bit strong, but some filter will hopefully cure this.
Oliver
Your Beetle looks really good! Waiting for weathering!
Put primer and first paint on my Jeep and tried to get on some highlights and shadows.
The fading effect is a bit strong, but some filter will hopefully cure this.
Oliver
petbat
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Posted: Friday, August 25, 2017 - 02:40 AM UTC
Looking good Oliver. Filter and then some oil fading will tone it down so don't worry.
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