I've decided to change my kit for the campaign. Several years ago, Nate (aka Porkchop) sent me some kits he was no longer interested in for my kids to build. One of the ones that my son started was the Tamiya 251/9 Ausf. D Kanonenwagen.
Nate had started it and my son gave it a shot as well. He gave up and it's been in a box for at least 5 years. As I was cleaning out my infamous stash, I ran across the box and took a look inside. I think I can finish this thing up after some deconstruction.
I took off the road wheels and chipped off the excess glue. About the only thing my son did was add the road wheels, Nate had already primed the lower hull and had added the two side hull parts with the road wheel mounting arms to the lower hull.
I ran across the Part PE set for the kit and have started contruction on the the interior. If you've never tried Part PE, I'd recommend it to anyone. Really nice stuff, better than Eduard and not as daunting as Aber. It does have some working box lid hinges though.
As to which ribbon I prefer, doesn't matter to me. Whatever the majority chooses is fine by me.
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Of Wheels and Tracks
Sabot
Joined: December 18, 2001
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Posted: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 09:19 AM UTC
Danial
Joined: May 23, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 04:40 PM UTC
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I havn't started anything yet for this campaign. I have been taking a mini-break from modeling the last couple weeks. I had been going at it pretty hard and just needed a little break from the work bench.
Later this week I hope to be back at it.
Jeff
No worries Jeff, I, myself am taking a week break. It good to get away from the kits for a while. Take a breather.
Patrick1
Joined: July 23, 2004
KitMaker: 148 posts
Armorama: 27 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 03:12 AM UTC
Hello everyone
Here are some pics of my progress. It's Dragon's M2 Halftrack. I've built it straight from the box. I used the new Archer decals for the interior and made some gaspedals from plasticcard.
Still a long way to go.
Grtz
Patje
Here are some pics of my progress. It's Dragon's M2 Halftrack. I've built it straight from the box. I used the new Archer decals for the interior and made some gaspedals from plasticcard.
Still a long way to go.
Grtz
Patje
MikouaK
Joined: December 22, 2006
KitMaker: 2 posts
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Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 01:07 AM UTC
Nice goin Patrick. Keep up the good job!
My beast has arrived (in my backpack actually)
The box looks like someone sat on it but everything inside is intact. I'm getting to work tomorrow evening. This is my first kit from Dragon and I just couldn't take my eyes of it on my way home, it's so cool compared to all the revellish-itallerish wingies I built in highschool
..the tracks look quite scary though
I have a little question before I start messing with the parts. Do you think I could get a go on a review of this kit? I'm a noob on AFV modelling but a noob's review could be useful for other newbies... don't you think? There isn't a review on this one in the reviews section and hardly anyone mentions it in the forums.
Cheerio guys!
My beast has arrived (in my backpack actually)
The box looks like someone sat on it but everything inside is intact. I'm getting to work tomorrow evening. This is my first kit from Dragon and I just couldn't take my eyes of it on my way home, it's so cool compared to all the revellish-itallerish wingies I built in highschool
..the tracks look quite scary though
I have a little question before I start messing with the parts. Do you think I could get a go on a review of this kit? I'm a noob on AFV modelling but a noob's review could be useful for other newbies... don't you think? There isn't a review on this one in the reviews section and hardly anyone mentions it in the forums.
Cheerio guys!
tedmott
Joined: January 02, 2007
KitMaker: 75 posts
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Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 02:49 AM UTC
with the individual track links, whatever you do don't fix the mudguards in place before you mount the tracks and if possible fit the tracks before you instal the hull sides
i made a right mess of my 251 tracks and therefore she had to look like she's just driven half way across europe in mud just to cover up the mess
looks a good kit though, hurry up with some photos
i made a right mess of my 251 tracks and therefore she had to look like she's just driven half way across europe in mud just to cover up the mess
looks a good kit though, hurry up with some photos
Patrick1
Joined: July 23, 2004
KitMaker: 148 posts
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Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 02:52 AM UTC
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I have a little question before I start messing with the parts. Do you think I could get a go on a review of this kit? I'm a noob on AFV modelling but a noob's review could be useful for other newbies... don't you think? There isn't a review on this one in the reviews section and hardly anyone mentions it in the forums.
Sure, why not. That's what reviews are for.
Take a look at how people on this forum has written several reviews and just write down your own opinion about this kit. I will always be helpfull to some people.
Grtz
Patrick
spongya
Associate Editor
Joined: February 01, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 04:13 AM UTC
Finally I started to build the Tamiya 250/9.
I have a question, though. I can't locate any photos of these vehicles in Hungary, 1944. They were supposed to have the usual three-toned camo. That's all I know. Does anyone have any ideas what this camo might have looked like? Patches, stripes, ambush?
Is there an easy way to simulate the springs on the back of the seats?
Thanks...
I have a question, though. I can't locate any photos of these vehicles in Hungary, 1944. They were supposed to have the usual three-toned camo. That's all I know. Does anyone have any ideas what this camo might have looked like? Patches, stripes, ambush?
Is there an easy way to simulate the springs on the back of the seats?
Thanks...
tedmott
Joined: January 02, 2007
KitMaker: 75 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 16, 2007 - 02:21 AM UTC
well chaps temptation overcame me. whilst in my lcal model shop i obtained the tamiya stuka zu fuss. i know it's rather dated but i recently did one of the dragon 3 in 1's and have loads of spares and a full set of individual tracks left over
i'll try and throw in a few build pics as i go along
i'll try and throw in a few build pics as i go along
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Danial
Joined: May 23, 2005
KitMaker: 693 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 01:45 AM UTC
Hello gentlemen, its been a while. Must say work have been getting the best of me Well, during my short absence, i have seen many of you people posting up your built.
Damn!
You guys are fast. That is good and i have also uploaded the medal for this campaign.
Anyway, i have some news for you people by the higher authorities. Most of you are still building as we all know, i will need you guys to blog about your own built as you progress. Well, i find that this will be more interesting to find out more about the kit you are building. Please do create another thread of your own for the blog built.
So guys, if you have any queries, do drop me a mail. Appreciate your coop, thank you guys!!
Well, during my short absence, i have seen many of you people posting up your built. Damn!
You guys are fast. That is good and i have also uploaded the medal for this campaign.Anyway, i have some news for you people by the higher authorities. Most of you are still building as we all know, i will need you guys to blog about your own built as you progress. Well, i find that this will be more interesting to find out more about the kit you are building. Please do create another thread of your own for the blog built.
So guys, if you have any queries, do drop me a mail. Appreciate your coop, thank you guys!!
Patrick1
Joined: July 23, 2004
KitMaker: 148 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 07:21 PM UTC
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Anyway, i have some news for you people by the higher authorities. Most of you are still building as we all know, i will need you guys to blog about your own built as you progress. Well, i find that this will be more interesting to find out more about the kit you are building. Please do create another thread of your own for the blog built.
So guys, if you have any queries, do drop me a mail. Appreciate your coop, thank you guys!!
Hello Danial
Where/ How do I do this?
I'm not familiar with blogs and/or campaign threads.
Grtz
Patrick
MeCOwhy
Joined: January 17, 2007
KitMaker: 60 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 02:02 AM UTC
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Where/ How do I do this?
Hi Patrick. What Danial meant was creating a seperate topic in the Campaigns section for your build. Sth like: 'Of Wheels and Tracks: M2 Halftrack blog', where you'll put all the pics and report on the progress of your work
Some of the guys put their blogs in the 'Constructive Feedback' area.
Danial
Joined: May 23, 2005
KitMaker: 693 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 06:00 AM UTC
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Hi Patrick. What Danial meant was creating a seperate topic in the Campaigns section for your build. Sth like: 'Of Wheels and Tracks: M2 Halftrack blog', where you'll put all the pics and report on the progress of your work
Some of the guys put their blogs in the 'Constructive Feedback' area.
Thank you Mikolaj. Yes Patrick, that is what i meant. this way i can see your progress.
Lets say if the dead line is today and you guys are still struggling with finishing up your kit, i can still estimate how long you will need to complete it if you post up your progress. Besides that we can also give good or not-so-good feedback of the kit.
At the end of the day, its all about sharing in Armorama.
Sabot
Joined: December 18, 2001
KitMaker: 12,596 posts
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KitMaker: 12,596 posts
Armorama: 9,071 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 07:15 PM UTC
I found out that I had the AFV Club Wheels and Tracks set for the SdKfz 251 half track. That makes things easier since I no longer have to try to salvage the wheel that were attached with tube glue by my son.
kevinb120
Joined: May 09, 2006
KitMaker: 1,349 posts
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Posted: Monday, February 19, 2007 - 12:24 PM UTC
I'm in too! CH 251/23 Ausf.D with the 2cm turret in the stash! I love the totally enclosed look. Planned on doing it in the next 4 or so projects anyway.
Beaver22
Joined: January 05, 2007
KitMaker: 263 posts
Armorama: 228 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 02:02 PM UTC
I couldn't get my hand on the Eduard's PE for this kit and finally I gave up on it. I think I'll just try to add some scratch detail to it. Any help/suggestions much appreciated.
Hi there
I had this problem too. In the end I got a set for the Sd.Kfz 251. The parts were very similar and I used almost all of it. See what you think.
Stu
Hi there
I had this problem too. In the end I got a set for the Sd.Kfz 251. The parts were very similar and I used almost all of it. See what you think.
Stu
MeCOwhy
Joined: January 17, 2007
KitMaker: 60 posts
Armorama: 45 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 02:33 PM UTC
Thanks for the hint Stuart. I'll take a look at these. Eduard's website has some really great pics of their sets, including photos of models with all the PE already in place
It'll be easy to compare these two sets.
It'll be easy to compare these two sets.
Blackwulf
Joined: April 20, 2004
KitMaker: 215 posts
Armorama: 57 posts
Posted: Friday, February 23, 2007 - 04:53 AM UTC
I am building the Tamiya Sd. Kfz 7/1 Flakvierling halftrack and was looking for some nice close up photos of the actual 20mm Flakvierling 38 unit itself. I found a bunch of photos online but very few that were nice close up shots. I also found a walk-around site with the flakvierling but all the pics were fuzzy digital :-). I was wondering if any of you fine modelers were aware of any websites where I can find some nice close up photos of this unit. The walk around photos were in a museum somewhere--just couldnt find the museum name in the photos :-(. Thanks in advance for any help with this issue. -=S=-
Patrick1
Joined: July 23, 2004
KitMaker: 148 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 03:01 AM UTC
Hey Guys,
I'm putting mine M2 halftrack on hold for a while. Blast models has come with a nice after-market kit. They have released a stowage kit for Dragon's M2 halftrack, and I think it's a nice finishing touch. I can't work any further, otherwise all the work from now on, will be done for nothing.
I get back to you as soon as the kit has arrived. Until then, I'm monitoring your progress.
Hey Patrick
Maybe this will help a little:
http://www.tanxheaven.com/fedcol/sdkfz7-2/sdkfz7-2.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SdKfz_7
http://www.panzer-reich.co.uk/gallery/haftracks/SdKfz/gallery-2cm-flakvierling-38-auf-selbstfahrlafette-sdkfz.7-1.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/3620/sdkfz7_1.htm
I bought the kit myself a couple of months ago.
Happy modelling.
Grtz
Patrick
I'm putting mine M2 halftrack on hold for a while. Blast models has come with a nice after-market kit. They have released a stowage kit for Dragon's M2 halftrack, and I think it's a nice finishing touch. I can't work any further, otherwise all the work from now on, will be done for nothing.
I get back to you as soon as the kit has arrived. Until then, I'm monitoring your progress.
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I am building the Tamiya Sd. Kfz 7/1 Flakvierling halftrack and was looking for some nice close up photos of the actual 20mm Flakvierling 38 unit itself. I found a bunch of photos online but very few that were nice close up shots. I also found a walk-around site with the flakvierling but all the pics were fuzzy digital :-). I was wondering if any of you fine modelers were aware of any websites where I can find some nice close up photos of this unit. The walk around photos were in a museum somewhere--just couldnt find the museum name in the photos :-(. Thanks in advance for any help with this issue. -=S=-
Hey Patrick
Maybe this will help a little:
http://www.tanxheaven.com/fedcol/sdkfz7-2/sdkfz7-2.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SdKfz_7
http://www.panzer-reich.co.uk/gallery/haftracks/SdKfz/gallery-2cm-flakvierling-38-auf-selbstfahrlafette-sdkfz.7-1.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/3620/sdkfz7_1.htm
I bought the kit myself a couple of months ago.
Happy modelling.
Grtz
Patrick
Blackwulf
Joined: April 20, 2004
KitMaker: 215 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 03:41 AM UTC
@Patrick--thanks for the links--already been to two of them but the other ones had some good pics. The best walk around of the flakvierling AA unit I could find was at the link below. Problem is that pics are kinda fuzzy but good enough to get a general idea.
http://maquettegarden.free.fr/materiel39_45.htm
http://maquettegarden.free.fr/materiel39_45.htm
RotorHead67
Joined: May 07, 2003
KitMaker: 1,174 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 01:42 AM UTC
This is what I plan to build for this campaign. Its been in my mind since 90", I recently aquired the scorpion kit,so I can cast the running gear, and I will use the Italeri kit that will be modified to these updated build standards.
Danial
Joined: May 23, 2005
KitMaker: 693 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 04:38 AM UTC
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This is what I plan to build for this campaign. Its been in my mind since 90", I recently aquired the scorpion kit,so I can cast the running gear, and I will use the Italeri kit that will be modified to these updated build standards.
That is one cool looking vehicle. Correct me if i am wrong but the front part looks like a land rover. :-) Kinda cool.
Can't wait to see the end product Todd.
blackeast19
Joined: February 22, 2005
KitMaker: 394 posts
Armorama: 217 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 06:41 PM UTC
Hi,
I will be building this kit for the campaign. Will get some progress shots up, when I got back my camera.
cheers!
I will be building this kit for the campaign. Will get some progress shots up, when I got back my camera.
cheers!
WELLY
Joined: August 31, 2006
KitMaker: 28 posts
Armorama: 25 posts
Posted: Monday, February 26, 2007 - 01:52 AM UTC
Hi to everybody
Sorry i have bean of the web for a few weeks, but i have just open my box to start modelling. It is the Sd.Kfz 250/3 which i will build to fit in with what was happening around 1942. I have just put all the part out from theis box and they seem to be lots of work to do.[The model is from Revell]. Does any body Know of anything to look out for in the box!!!. Photos will be posted soon
happy modelling
matt
Sorry i have bean of the web for a few weeks, but i have just open my box to start modelling. It is the Sd.Kfz 250/3 which i will build to fit in with what was happening around 1942. I have just put all the part out from theis box and they seem to be lots of work to do.[The model is from Revell]. Does any body Know of anything to look out for in the box!!!. Photos will be posted soon
happy modelling
matt
kevinb120
Joined: May 09, 2006
KitMaker: 1,349 posts
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Posted: Monday, February 26, 2007 - 03:43 AM UTC
I forgot I had a M2 sitting in pieces in primer that I could enter too. I need to break out the paint and make sure I actually finished building everything. Its one of those things I dove into full speed for a couple nights and gave up on it 
I had originally got it for this campaign before it was officially started and worked on it a little earlier during the winter.
I had originally got it for this campaign before it was officially started and worked on it a little earlier during the winter.
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