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Post by c3p0 on May 27, 2016 19:45:12 GMT -5
I obtained two of the same kit by mistake and if someone would like to do a duel build this summer I would be willing to supply the kit. It's Dragon's Flakpanzer 38(t) Ausf. L "Gepard"~ Smart Kit. If your interested please pm me.
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Post by TRM on May 27, 2016 19:52:33 GMT -5
Well there is a tempting idea!  LOL!! Let us see who is willing to rise to the challenge!!  |
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Post by martslay on May 28, 2016 3:08:01 GMT -5
Interesting offer! It is a pity that I am very far...
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Post by dierk on May 28, 2016 5:49:30 GMT -5
Tempting, but like Martin I'm the wrong side of the pond.
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Post by dupes on May 28, 2016 20:41:27 GMT -5
Dang. Summer is the worst time for me to commit to builds...when are you looking to get started?
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Post by eastrock on May 31, 2016 12:16:11 GMT -5
Looks tempting same here i'm on the other side... well we might end up a group build challenge in the end... if everybody wants to proceed with the same kit challenge  |
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Post by c3p0 on Jun 29, 2016 22:59:11 GMT -5
I wanted to set a begin date by mide July and this is my new knee surjory. I stress and that it seems like pretty easy build. First one to pm me I will mail it to you free of charge. I know it isn't a Whittman build buy I think it be a fun task to complete. Hopefully someone will take into account that I am giving one of the AFV to them for free. Come on who doesn't want a few WWII artillery under their belt.
ideally the person should not have built this kit and my learn something. This would be a lot of fun. Hope to hear someone soon!
Mike
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Post by eastrock on Jun 29, 2016 23:56:45 GMT -5
I like the generous offer, mike but the problem that it would take ages to get here... it would be an honor to learn new skills and added experience, in armor modeling cheers!! |
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Post by reserve on Jul 18, 2016 19:09:51 GMT -5
Looks like it's gonna be yours truly; I have an idea for a diorama that will have a place for such an item
Regards,
Mark
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Post by eastrock on Jul 19, 2016 4:12:28 GMT -5
No news who's the lucky ones to do the build cheers!!! |
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Post by c3p0 on Jul 30, 2016 17:01:18 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 30, 2016 17:18:42 GMT -5
Looks like you're off to a great start! Can't go wrong with a nice 38(t) family vehicle. |
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Post by Leon on Jul 30, 2016 17:21:02 GMT -5
Off to a good start and the details looks great! Should be an awesome duel build with Reserve. |
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Post by reserve on Jul 30, 2016 23:13:01 GMT -5
Hello Gents I'd originally intended to do this as a wreck but reconsidered when the level of detail in the kit presented itself. At some point I'll probably include it in a diorama as abandoned.  001 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr  002 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr  004 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr Presently I am working on this in conjunction with the T-72 so am a bit slow. Abandoned vehicles always had all possible hatches open it seems hence the model will be brought to different interior paint stages before I do anything with the exterior at all. This is so I'll not break off delicate parts while handling the model with my clumsy mitts. I'll try for a bit of extra engine compartment detail as well. Good to be workin' along side of ya Mike nice progress for one session Regards, Mark |
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Post by Leon on Jul 31, 2016 2:15:09 GMT -5
Nice start Mark! The abandoned vehicle sounds like a cool idea. |
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Post by dierk on Jul 31, 2016 6:50:04 GMT -5
Nice start both of you! Mike and Mark? In that case, shouldn't this thread be called 'M&M's Duel Build'? Not that I'm snack-food obsessed, or anything...
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Post by eastrock on Jul 31, 2016 10:35:44 GMT -5
and the build has begun, good luck to both of you!!!
Cheers!!!
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 31, 2016 17:21:52 GMT -5
An abandoned vehicle should show off stuff nicely Mark, looking forward to it!
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Post by reserve on Aug 1, 2016 11:55:50 GMT -5
Thanks gents Basic interior done. Not sure if I'll spend a lot of effort in detailing as it may be invisible down the road.  001 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr  002 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr The driver's compartment is, anyway.  003 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr The engine compartment hatches are larger on this model so perhaps additional effort won't be wasted...those of you who know me are aware of my lack of enthusiasm for invisible work Regards, Mark |
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Post by dierk on Aug 1, 2016 12:52:22 GMT -5
Looking good! Totally agree with not bothering with 'invisible modelling'  |
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Post by Leon on Aug 1, 2016 13:14:38 GMT -5
Nice progress on the interior Mark!
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Post by reserve on Aug 4, 2016 12:17:41 GMT -5
Thanks guys Moving on to the fenders and sponsons. The assembled sponsons need a swipe or two of flat sanding so they'll mate up without gaps  001 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr Dragon wants you to assemble the fenders and attach, but issues with the front braces have me installing the center and rear braces to the hull instead. Once dry I'll pop the fenders on and then fit the front braces accordingly as it's not clear just how they'll fit, I'm thinking some modification will be necessary  005 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr So far not a bad little kit, just suffers from a bit of Dragonitis, easily surmountable in this case. So far. Regards, Mark |
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Post by Leon on Aug 4, 2016 17:43:54 GMT -5
Your doing a great job Mark! |
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Post by c3p0 on Aug 5, 2016 15:39:17 GMT -5
I have completed the tracks and taped them to the mighty Gepard for display purposes only. These tracks went together very well and I hope will end up looking good. I have also put the fenders together and will be painting the interior over the weekend. Mark's looks great and I have been impressed with the interior painting he has done. Great job sir!   |
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Post by Leon on Aug 5, 2016 22:36:21 GMT -5
Nice progress and getting the tracks done! |
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Post by c3p0 on Aug 7, 2016 14:10:01 GMT -5
I started to add some base coat and black for shadowing in the engine and driver area. I also encountered a mislabeled part in the instructions for the ammo boxes. I was able to overcome this by looking at the parts and directions carefully. This little kit requires a lot of patience for the part placement and anyone who is all thumbs will have to take their time to make it work. This is a fun and challenging fighting vehicle.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 7, 2016 14:59:58 GMT -5
Looks like the two of you are staying close in your progress! Looking good.
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Post by reserve on Aug 8, 2016 13:33:40 GMT -5
Thanks gents Mike yer lookin good there So the rear plate fitting is rather disappointing. Had to use a spreader to get it squeezed in  001 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr Ammo box holders are PE or scratchbuild. As much as I hate PE I will use it  002 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr It's rather annoying the way Dragon manufactures this particular PE fret what with all the other stuff in it. Makes for many nubs to file off Regards, Mark |
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Post by Leon on Aug 8, 2016 14:57:43 GMT -5
Nice progress Mark! Ammo box holder looks good. |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 10, 2016 9:02:54 GMT -5
That's a cheap way for DML to design the PE fret for sure...I suppose there's something to be said for taking advantage of the 'empty space', but still...it's a pain to have to deal with all those non-essential fret contact points. I feel for you Mark!
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LOL!! Let us see who is willing to rise to the challenge!! 
