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British Brigade

Pave-Hawk

Joined: May 05, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 04:50 AM UTC
I have a Valentine and a British Sherman sitting on the shelves that might fit the bill, so I am interested.

Nito74

Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 05:04 AM UTC

petbat

Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 11:20 AM UTC
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A US tank used by the British in WW2 is allowed but an IDF Centurion is not.
I hope this clears a few future questions.![]()
That suggests the Panther "Cuckoo" ...

..would be possible? It might entice a few German only builders to cross over to the Light Side?



Great to see this up an running John. I'm in. Probably an A13, AVRE or a CVR(T)variant

pablo_g

Joined: October 21, 2003
KitMaker: 529 posts
Armorama: 500 posts

Posted: Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 05:57 PM UTC
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Quoted TextHi, sounds good. Two questions:
1. Only tanks? I have a few lorries on my stash.
2. Tank have to be used by british troops?
Anyway I'm in.
Hi Pawel,
Yes, just tanks, no APC, no lorries,
And for the second question, yes too.
A US tank used by the British in WW2 is allowed but an IDF Centurion is not.
I hope this clears a few future questions.![]()
Hi John, thanks for answer. Now everything is clear.

Well, probably I'll build Valentine used by Polish soldiers in UK.

Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 12:08 PM UTC
Speaking of Cs, this is a good excuse to get to either the AFV Club Centurion or the Amusing Hobby Conqueror in the stash.
Jerry
Jerry

dtniedert

Joined: December 11, 2014
KitMaker: 152 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 11:39 PM UTC
Enlisted



RobinNilsson


Joined: November 29, 2006
KitMaker: 6,693 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 03:01 AM UTC
I'm building an A13 (Bronco 35029) for the Crusader to Gazala campaign so I'm thinking about building another one for this.
The kit is a 2-in-1 deal, early or late version of mantlet and maybe some other small details. The late goes to Gazala so the early would fit here.
I just love that kit, 480 fiddly little plastic pieces just to make the tracks. Lots and lots of injection gates to clean up ....
/ Robin
The kit is a 2-in-1 deal, early or late version of mantlet and maybe some other small details. The late goes to Gazala so the early would fit here.
I just love that kit, 480 fiddly little plastic pieces just to make the tracks. Lots and lots of injection gates to clean up ....

/ Robin

petbat

Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 03:07 AM UTC
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I just love that kit, 480 fiddly little plastic pieces just to make the tracks. Lots and lost of injection gates to clean up ....
/ Robin
Modellers are Masochists - just without the real pain....

Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 08:10 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextI just love that kit, 480 fiddly little plastic pieces just to make the tracks. Lots and lost of injection gates to clean up ....
/ Robin
Modellers are Masochists - just without the real pain....![]()
I don't know, Peter- squinting can be painful...


LinusB

Joined: March 21, 2016
KitMaker: 247 posts
Armorama: 126 posts

Posted: Saturday, December 02, 2017 - 01:42 PM UTC
Hi All
Starting on my Cromwell IV


Starting on my Cromwell IV



Nito74

Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Saturday, December 02, 2017 - 07:38 PM UTC
Posted: Sunday, December 03, 2017 - 02:27 AM UTC
Here is my entry. Tamiya Matilda Mk III / IV. Kit# 35300.


mechaman

Joined: November 18, 2003
KitMaker: 61 posts
Armorama: 57 posts

Posted: Sunday, December 03, 2017 - 09:31 PM UTC
I am going with one that has been on the shelf for awhile. Trumpeters Challenger 2. I know that this kit has it's faults, but going to have a crack at it and improve what I can.


Posted: Monday, December 04, 2017 - 10:15 AM UTC
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Well this one is quite simple..
British tanks anyone ?
- All era.
- Diorama, AM allowed.
- Prototype and cancelled projects allowed.
- 1:16 to 1:72 scales
- Running from Dec. - July 2018 (?)
Any takers ?
Any chance of this fitting in?

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Additionally, in our conversations, we have learned that:
a) the T-34 and KV vehicles will be produced for the British army. The former will be equipped with a 17-pounder, the latter with a 6 inch howitzer.
b) the tanks will be built with an improved gearbox and differential clutches.
c) the KV air pumps will be improved. [Note: the KV the British got had a defective air pump]
d) the tanks will be equipped with centrifugal air filters that will draw air from the transmission compartment. This is explained as follows: if you take air from behind the tank, it will contain dust kicked up by the tank. If you draw air from the transmission, the air purity reached is 100% ideal.
e) the welding will be performed with electrodes made from high hardness steel, which will result in welding seams being as robust as the armour plates.
http://tankarchives.blogspot.com/2013/04/bovington-t-34-and-kv-1-impressions.html

Mrclark7

Joined: June 04, 2017
KitMaker: 503 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 04, 2017 - 12:24 PM UTC
I ll jump in and try a Challenger 2 desertised I think.

Nito74

Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 04, 2017 - 03:20 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextWell this one is quite simple..
British tanks anyone ?
- All era.
- Diorama, AM allowed.
- Prototype and cancelled projects allowed.
- 1:16 to 1:72 scales
- Running from Dec. - July 2018 (?)
Any takers ?
Any chance of this fitting in?
Quoted TextAdditionally, in our conversations, we have learned that:
a) the T-34 and KV vehicles will be produced for the British army. The former will be equipped with a 17-pounder, the latter with a 6 inch howitzer.
b) the tanks will be built with an improved gearbox and differential clutches.
c) the KV air pumps will be improved. [Note: the KV the British got had a defective air pump]
d) the tanks will be equipped with centrifugal air filters that will draw air from the transmission compartment. This is explained as follows: if you take air from behind the tank, it will contain dust kicked up by the tank. If you draw air from the transmission, the air purity reached is 100% ideal.
e) the welding will be performed with electrodes made from high hardness steel, which will result in welding seams being as robust as the armour plates.
http://tankarchives.blogspot.com/2013/04/bovington-t-34-and-kv-1-impressions.html
yes it fits.

kunjuro

Joined: October 27, 2013
KitMaker: 520 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 04, 2017 - 07:18 PM UTC
A bit late but gonna try to join
This is where we post our build logs too right?
If I finish, this will be the first kit I display with an interior.
If not... well, I have a tamiya Chieftain in the stash waiting to be built too

If I finish, this will be the first kit I display with an interior.
If not... well, I have a tamiya Chieftain in the stash waiting to be built too




Nito74

Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, December 05, 2017 - 05:51 PM UTC
Yes Nigel, all your progress and photos should be posted here.
You must post one photo of the finished kit in the KitMaker Gallery
- Black tab button KM Gallery, select Campaigns, select 2017 Campaigns and the British Brigade. Then post your finished photo.
LINK here
You must post one photo of the finished kit in the KitMaker Gallery
- Black tab button KM Gallery, select Campaigns, select 2017 Campaigns and the British Brigade. Then post your finished photo.
LINK here

LinusB

Joined: March 21, 2016
KitMaker: 247 posts
Armorama: 126 posts

Posted: Wednesday, December 06, 2017 - 07:49 AM UTC
Progress on my Cromwell.


kunjuro

Joined: October 27, 2013
KitMaker: 520 posts
Armorama: 488 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 10, 2017 - 09:57 PM UTC
Just a quick update,
Here's where I'm at in the M10 Achilles build. Painted most of the interior white on a whim. Not sure yet whether I'll leave the upper hull unglued to show this detail or to close it all up.
Here's where I'm at in the M10 Achilles build. Painted most of the interior white on a whim. Not sure yet whether I'll leave the upper hull unglued to show this detail or to close it all up.


27-1025

Joined: September 16, 2004
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Posted: Monday, December 11, 2017 - 01:13 AM UTC
Posted: Monday, December 11, 2017 - 09:32 PM UTC
Here is my start up Photo

Tom

Tom

petbat

Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 01:37 AM UTC
Linus and Nigel, good start guys.
Hangelafette

Joined: April 22, 2012
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Posted: Friday, December 15, 2017 - 05:35 PM UTC

LinusB

Joined: March 21, 2016
KitMaker: 247 posts
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Posted: Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 02:39 PM UTC
Hi finished off my Cromwell in winter camo.






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