Alright gentlemen, I present to you, the Of Wheels and Tracks Campaign.
C'mon guys, we have a Halftrack to build. Let's move out and get it done. For more info please look here.
If there are any queries do PM me, i will try my best to get back to you ASAP.
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Of Wheels and Tracks
Danial
Joined: May 23, 2005
KitMaker: 693 posts
Armorama: 275 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 05:26 PM UTC
mark197205
Joined: November 10, 2003
KitMaker: 1,593 posts
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Posted: Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 06:01 PM UTC
I'm in Danial, not sure what with yet, but I do have a couple of ideas chasing around in my head.... 
Sabot
Joined: December 18, 2001
KitMaker: 12,596 posts
Armorama: 9,071 posts
KitMaker: 12,596 posts
Armorama: 9,071 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 06:13 PM UTC
I've got a Revell Demag I need a motivator to build. Perhaps I will open up the kit, take a look at what's inside and see if I should join the campaign. Anyone know if there is a PE detail set for this kit? I believe the Revell Demag is a rebox of the Italeri kit but with a troop carrying body.
Delbert
#073
Joined: October 05, 2002
KitMaker: 2,659 posts
Armorama: 1,512 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 07:40 PM UTC
Count me in.. I love half-tracks.. I got a couple of U.S. ones in 1/72 and a couple of the Tamiya 1/35's left.. and thats not counting the 3 or 4 german ones I have.. This will be a good excuse to build one.
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trahe
Joined: April 03, 2006
KitMaker: 1,158 posts
Armorama: 950 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 10:20 PM UTC
I've got my pick narrowed down to one of the eight or so halftracks in my stash...
emroglan
Joined: December 16, 2004
KitMaker: 1,163 posts
Armorama: 842 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 10:26 PM UTC
Uh oh.... What to build? What to build?
I think I might go with a Sdkfz 7.
I think I might go with a Sdkfz 7.
MeCOwhy
Joined: January 17, 2007
KitMaker: 60 posts
Armorama: 45 posts
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 01:12 AM UTC
Hi all,
I'm one of the few modellers who don't have a decades-old collection of kits waiting for better times (I think it's just the matter of Polish reality - prices and earnings 
) But I think I was born to win the lottery and one day... 
To be frank, I'm a vehicle modelling newbie and I'd like to ask for your advice. I'd like to take part in the campaign but I'd prefer building sth quite simple. I just love the looks of Sd.Kfz 222 but it's a wheeled vehicle so it doesn't count here. Is there a halftrack you would suggest as a good one for a begginer? I have some skills and a bit of general modelling experience supported by a small workshop, I just need a kit that would be a straightforward, simple build, preferably without any major corrections needed...
Sorry for the length and going
but maybe you'll find a while to help me...
Thanks in advance,
Mikolaj
I'm one of the few modellers who don't have a decades-old collection of kits waiting for better times
(I think it's just the matter of Polish reality - prices and earnings ) But I think I was born to win the lottery and one day... To be frank, I'm a vehicle modelling newbie and I'd like to ask for your advice. I'd like to take part in the campaign but I'd prefer building sth quite simple. I just love the looks of Sd.Kfz 222 but it's a wheeled vehicle so it doesn't count here. Is there a halftrack you would suggest as a good one for a begginer? I have some skills and a bit of general modelling experience supported by a small workshop, I just need a kit that would be a straightforward, simple build, preferably without any major corrections needed...
Sorry for the length and going
but maybe you'll find a while to help me...Thanks in advance,
Mikolaj
jazza
Joined: August 03, 2005
KitMaker: 2,709 posts
Armorama: 1,818 posts
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 01:52 AM UTC
Just made this thread a sticky so that members can easily find it. Will be doing the same for all official threads related to this years campaign.
WELLY
Joined: August 31, 2006
KitMaker: 28 posts
Armorama: 25 posts
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 02:13 AM UTC
Hi Danial
I have just signed up for this great campaign, but this is new first your you may have to help me along a little. I have a Dragon half track waiting to be built, so i am looking forwrd to it.
I have just signed up for this great campaign, but this is new first your you may have to help me along a little. I have a Dragon half track waiting to be built, so i am looking forwrd to it.
Danial
Joined: May 23, 2005
KitMaker: 693 posts
Armorama: 275 posts
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 04:09 AM UTC
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To be frank, I'm a vehicle modelling newbie and I'd like to ask for your advice. I'd like to take part in the campaign but I'd prefer building sth quite simple. I just love the looks of Sd.Kfz 222 but it's a wheeled vehicle so it doesn't count here. Is there a halftrack you would suggest as a good one for a begginer? I have some skills and a bit of general modelling experience supported by a small workshop, I just need a kit that would be a straightforward, simple build, preferably without any major corrections needed...
Well Mikolaj, I think both of us are in the same ship :-) . I am no too sure which halftrack is simple to build but a friend of mine recommend me to get the Tamiya ones.
Well guys, maybe you could share your thoughts as well to help Mikolaj here.
Danial
Joined: May 23, 2005
KitMaker: 693 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 04:11 AM UTC
Hey, I'm just curious. Anybody building the Tamiya Famo?
silentsteel
Joined: August 20, 2005
KitMaker: 153 posts
Armorama: 143 posts
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 07:26 AM UTC
Well I've decided to build two different models for this Campaigne, which I've been dying to build , ( you can ask my wife about that).
The first will the be a Tamiya 18 ton Sugkraftwagon FAMO, with the Tamiya Tank Recovery Accessory set.
The second will be the Dragon 2 in 1 M2A1 Halftrack Smart Kit, straight out of the box with no extras.
Mikolja,
I think Daniel is right, the Tamiya halftrack would be little easier to build than Dragon, but you make the choice, its as hard as you let it to be. Any way its for fun and to help each other out.
I'll post a couple of pics later before I start both my builds. I can't wait to start and work with everyone, and have some fun.
The first will the be a Tamiya 18 ton Sugkraftwagon FAMO, with the Tamiya Tank Recovery Accessory set.
The second will be the Dragon 2 in 1 M2A1 Halftrack Smart Kit, straight out of the box with no extras.
Mikolja,
I think Daniel is right, the Tamiya halftrack would be little easier to build than Dragon, but you make the choice, its as hard as you let it to be. Any way its for fun and to help each other out.
I'll post a couple of pics later before I start both my builds. I can't wait to start and work with everyone, and have some fun.
gbkirsch
Joined: June 04, 2005
KitMaker: 627 posts
Armorama: 455 posts
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 07:33 AM UTC
I think I'm in. Got a lot on the bench currently with all the campaigns starting. Plus I'm building some ships for the forseeable future.
Good luck to all!
Gary
Good luck to all!
Gary
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 12:49 PM UTC
I am in on this one. I will parcipate with the Dragon SdKfz. 251 3in1. I do not know what version I will build yet.
MeCOwhy
Joined: January 17, 2007
KitMaker: 60 posts
Armorama: 45 posts
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 01:59 PM UTC
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I am no too sure which halftrack is simple to build but a friend of mine recommend me to get the Tamiya ones.
Thanks for the hint guys. I'll try to take a look at these today at a hobbyshop near where I work.
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Anybody building the Tamiya Famo?
This one is just crazy! I didn't realize how huge that one was until I saw the art on Tamiya's box. I think that I'd go for destroying something cheaper
M3 maybe...I wonder if anyone will go for the Kettenkrad, being mostly tracks rather than wheels, but a halftrack anyway (is it?).
scuderia1
Joined: January 29, 2007
KitMaker: 3 posts
Armorama: 2 posts
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 05:29 PM UTC
I'd like to be in, I have just started the Dragon M2A1 last week, it's probably about 10% built, got the chassis completed.
Can I still enter with this?
Can I still enter with this?
Beaver22
Joined: January 05, 2007
KitMaker: 263 posts
Armorama: 228 posts
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 05:44 PM UTC
Hi there
Perfect campaign for the girlfriends Christmas present. Sd.Kfz 11/4. Can't wait to start. God knows how many of those you'll be getting!!!
Thanks for starting the camp.
Perfect campaign for the girlfriends Christmas present. Sd.Kfz 11/4. Can't wait to start. God knows how many of those you'll be getting!!!
Thanks for starting the camp.
silentsteel
Joined: August 20, 2005
KitMaker: 153 posts
Armorama: 143 posts
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 09:20 PM UTC
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Anybody building the Tamiya Famo?
This one is just crazy! I didn't realize how huge that one was until I saw the art on Tamiya's box. I think that I'd go for destroying something cheaper
M3 maybe...I wonder if anyone will go for the Kettenkrad, being mostly tracks rather than wheels, but a halftrack anyway (is it?).[/quote]
Mikolaj,
I know, thats why I couldn't wait to get my hands on it, Its been sitting on my to build shelf for the past three months waiting for this campaigne to start.
I just received the Dragon M2A1 acouple of weeks ago, this would be a good one to enter in the campaigne also. I just hope that I can find the right figures to go with the models, we'll have to wait and see.
Blackwulf
Joined: April 20, 2004
KitMaker: 215 posts
Armorama: 57 posts
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 11:16 PM UTC
Hello All!
I will be building the Tamiya Sd. Kfz 7/1 8 ton Flakvierling. I opened up the box last night and all the parts look awesome--this will be my first completed tamiya model. I hope we can keep this thread active so that everyone keeps motivated about building their Halftracks!
I will be building the Tamiya Sd. Kfz 7/1 8 ton Flakvierling. I opened up the box last night and all the parts look awesome--this will be my first completed tamiya model. I hope we can keep this thread active so that everyone keeps motivated about building their Halftracks!
MeCOwhy
Joined: January 17, 2007
KitMaker: 60 posts
Armorama: 45 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 12:20 AM UTC
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I just hope that I can find the right figures to go with the models
I'm convinced that you mean the drivers' figures, but I found something great yesterday that would look just great with a German halftrack.
I found these on a Polish auction portal (Allegro.pl) and I think they are homemade copies of Verlinden or a similar company and unfortunately I don't know which. I don't want to advertise the guy's merchandise but if anyone would be interested in buying these I can send them a link. Unless I buy these guys myself
Cheerio,
Mikolaj
silentsteel
Joined: August 20, 2005
KitMaker: 153 posts
Armorama: 143 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 06:59 AM UTC
Mikolja,
Those figures look great, if I was you i would snatch them up for yourself, I'm looking for or I might have already the figures (about 5 to 6 in all) for the setting I have planned out for my FAMO.
I've already name the dio I plan to build for my Famo , "Setting Up Shop", but it will be in German if I can find someone to translate it for me. If anyone can help, I would appricate it.
My M2A1 will be a dedication to my Grandfather who died during WW2 on April 14, 1945, with 53ed Infantry, attached to the 4th Armour Div in during the dattle for the Natherlands, the full story will be told in another post for this Campaigne
Cheers Mike
Those figures look great, if I was you i would snatch them up for yourself, I'm looking for or I might have already the figures (about 5 to 6 in all) for the setting I have planned out for my FAMO.
I've already name the dio I plan to build for my Famo , "Setting Up Shop", but it will be in German if I can find someone to translate it for me. If anyone can help, I would appricate it.
My M2A1 will be a dedication to my Grandfather who died during WW2 on April 14, 1945, with 53ed Infantry, attached to the 4th Armour Div in during the dattle for the Natherlands, the full story will be told in another post for this Campaigne
Cheers Mike
lavgnr
Joined: November 03, 2003
KitMaker: 338 posts
Armorama: 216 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 08:16 AM UTC
Hi all,
With all of the campaigns that I entered last year and not a single one completed, I'll enter my Tamiya 1/35 M16 as my sole campaign entry for the year! (Except for the ACUTR entry, but that started way back in September)... I look forward to this, it's also my first WW2 Allied build. Cheers!
With all of the campaigns that I entered last year and not a single one completed, I'll enter my Tamiya 1/35 M16 as my sole campaign entry for the year! (Except for the ACUTR entry, but that started way back in September)... I look forward to this, it's also my first WW2 Allied build. Cheers!
MeCOwhy
Joined: January 17, 2007
KitMaker: 60 posts
Armorama: 45 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 01:38 PM UTC
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I've already name the dio I plan to build for my Famo , "Setting Up Shop", but it will be in German if I can find someone to translate it for me.
One of my colleagues at work might be helpful but I'm not quite sure what does the name "Setting Up Shop" stand for. Do you mean literally starting up a new (work)shop? If only you explained it to me, I think I could help you with translating it.
WARLORD
Associate EditorJoined: April 23, 2003
KitMaker: 1,923 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 06:53 PM UTC
I'll build Dragon's SdKfz 2 Kettenkrad. I haven't decided yet which one, but I think I'll pick the one with Puppchen.
MeCOwhy
Joined: January 17, 2007
KitMaker: 60 posts
Armorama: 45 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 07:15 PM UTC
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I'll build Dragon's SdKfz 2 Kettenkrad.
Great choice! I was wondering who'll have a go on these little ones.
As some of the guys here tend to always go for the BIG stuff, you choose the nicest of the little things.Your Bofors wz.36 from the 'Arty Up!' campaign looks just great and made me consider buliding a small piece of arty myself
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