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Post by dupes on Nov 25, 2014 18:45:57 GMT -5
Wingy - remember the top one (the infamous "melted barrel" from several years ago at AMPS), but when did you do the whitewashed Marder?
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Post by bbrowniii on Nov 25, 2014 18:47:13 GMT -5
Marc It seems as if you have become de facto organizer of this little build off, I've got a question. I do have the Tristar E/F kit. If you'd like to avoid doubling up of kits, I could do that one instead. Granted, it is, for all intents and purposes the same kit as Wing_nut's so maybe it doesn't really matter? Since I know on good authority that TRM's build will look VERY different than yours (think "wreck") it shouldn't be an issue. That, and we've already got a badge! Ahh, good point! |
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Post by TRM on Nov 25, 2014 19:52:21 GMT -5
LOL... 321......number of G's built! 319 more people Boyd, and we can recreate the entire production line!!  |
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Post by dupes on Nov 25, 2014 22:57:18 GMT -5
Okie dokie...first update on my end. Got the chassis all glued up - took a while with all of the slab parts. Followed that up with all of the suspension bits. These were devoid of a "positive" fit like you'd find in a Tamiya or Dragon kit, so they took a bit of fussing to be sure that everything was level and at the right depth to mate up with the idler.  Dry fit of the upper hull bits looks good - guess I got everything square! Next order of business before moving on to the interior (which is surprisingly comprehensive) and etch is to decide if I have enough openable hatches to make it worth the trouble. That's tomorrow's project. |
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Post by wing_nut on Nov 25, 2014 23:26:35 GMT -5
Wow Marc good memory on the melted barrel. The Marder was done for an FSM group build " Marder Madness" in 2010. Most of the upper armor is brass like that half track I did a while back.
Your 38 is looking very nice. Good progress.
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Post by dupes on Nov 25, 2014 23:47:01 GMT -5
Ahhh right. That GB kicked off right as I started fading out from FSM...explains why I never saw the finished article.
In the Tristar kit, how many hatches/panels come with the ability to pose in the "open" position?
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Post by TRM on Nov 25, 2014 23:54:02 GMT -5
Looking good Dupes!! I cleaned the whole lower end myself here...of course no pics as I was ....FREAKING CLEANING PARTS!! LOL!!! Anyway, just about done! I have to wait on the PE to get up past the top so I am not rushing things!!
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Post by Leon on Nov 26, 2014 1:11:44 GMT -5
Off to a good start Dupes! and looking good. |
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Post by pantherf..-Email Not Valid on Nov 26, 2014 8:16:12 GMT -5
Hey guys... I just now ran across this. Is this an exclusive Group Build or can anyone join in? When does it end and what are the main rules?
I have a Panda Hobby kit in 1/16 that needs to be built and would like to join in if possible? I also want to reserve the right (time permitting) that towards the end I can scratch build it into one of the Marder versions? If not I still want to have 2 of these... one a 38(t) and a Marder as well.
Let me know. The kit is new and un-started.
Jeff
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Post by TRM on Nov 26, 2014 9:34:33 GMT -5
SH*T Jeff!! Nice kit!! Hell yeah you are welcome to join in!! Things just got underway too!! Grip and rip!!
It sprang up so quick, we did not put an end date. I am sure we will know when the time comes. As for the rules we did not lay anything down in particular as this is a mass dueling of sorts. 38(t)'s galore! If memory serves correctly Dupes might have mentioned something about 38(t) variants but not sure....not too concerned to tell you the truth!! LOL!! Still a 38! Same rules that apply to all GB's for playing nice in the sandbox and the idea is to have fun and complete a model.
Bring on the building!!!
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Post by wing_nut on Nov 26, 2014 10:10:35 GMT -5
WOOHOO The demolition derby of groups builds  |
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Post by dupes on Nov 26, 2014 10:16:25 GMT -5
I have a Panda Hobby kit in 1/16 that needs to be built and would like to join in if possible? I also want to reserve the right (time permitting) that towards the end I can scratch build it into one of the Marder versions? If not I still want to have 2 of these... one a 38(t) and a Marder as well. Jeff - as long as you're ready to roll now I don't see why not! This one is going to start fast and end fast to avoid "GB drag". However we HAD discussed keeping it to "straight" 38(t)s versus adding all of the chassis variants (that will be a future GB almost guaranteed). So if you can stick with that then I would get crackin'.  |
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Post by pantherf..-Email Not Valid on Nov 26, 2014 12:13:34 GMT -5
I have a Panda Hobby kit in 1/16 that needs to be built and would like to join in if possible? I also want to reserve the right (time permitting) that towards the end I can scratch build it into one of the Marder versions? If not I still want to have 2 of these... one a 38(t) and a Marder as well. However we HAD discussed keeping it to "straight" 38(t)s versus adding all of the chassis variants (that will be a future GB almost guaranteed). So if you can stick with that then I would get crackin'. Okay, that's cool!  This is why I asked FIRST what the rules were BEFORE making any commitments. I'll see where I'm at with the other builds that I have going on right now and decide if I want to go forward with just a 38(t) build now and leave the Marder for later. Jeff |
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Post by Return_To_Kit_Form on Nov 26, 2014 13:15:28 GMT -5
You guys are mad. This a thread is going to be nuts to follow with styrene flying everywhere - like some sort of Iron Modeler episode |
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Post by dupes on Nov 26, 2014 13:36:17 GMT -5
Brett - have you been to an Iron Modeler?
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Post by TRM on Nov 26, 2014 14:23:37 GMT -5
Styrene and shiny stuff flying all over now!!! PE showed up in the post today!! Woo Hoo!! So whilst I wait for the MG's I picked up from RB, I post the obligatory Box shots........    The PE set is obviously Griffon Model's 1/35 WW II German Pz.Kpfw.38(t) Ausf.G Exterior which comes with a turned barrel. (hee hee...14.99 w/free shipping...gotta love sleaze-bay) Okay...back to cleaning more plastic and then some glue-time!! Pics later!!  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 26, 2014 14:24:54 GMT -5
Way too much PE?!?!? But I am loving it... you know me! LOL This is going to be fun...
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Post by TRM on Nov 26, 2014 14:28:20 GMT -5
LOL...not that much!!  I have been enjoying slinging the soldering iron around lately so I am actually looking forward more to the PE then the plastic at the moment!! LOL!! Okay, well maybe not those tiny-weenie pieces!! |
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Post by Return_To_Kit_Form on Nov 26, 2014 14:55:30 GMT -5
Brett - have you been to an Iron Modeler? Haha no. I didn't even know it was a real thing |
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Post by dupes on Nov 26, 2014 14:57:08 GMT -5
Holy etch, batman! Those box contents look considerably different than what I'm looking at.  |
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Post by dupes on Nov 26, 2014 15:03:14 GMT -5
Early release for the holiday weekend - home to work on this monster. Got all of the interior (plastic) bits prepped for the etch parts when I decided to do a fit test with the upper panels...no luck. The entire transmission is way oversized in one direction (up) and way undersized in the other (length). No way to make the cover fit.
Bottom line - no interior for me on this one...will save all the PE for another build. Good thing I test fit first!
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Post by TRM on Nov 26, 2014 15:08:04 GMT -5
Well that sucks Dupes! How the heck did they get that one screwed up? Like you said, save the bits for the next one!! |
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Post by wing_nut on Nov 26, 2014 15:50:13 GMT -5
That's right up here with the other classic oximorons.. jumbo shrimp, military intelligence... too much PE |
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Post by dupes on Nov 26, 2014 16:32:45 GMT -5
Brett - have you been to an Iron Modeler? Haha no. I didn't even know it was a real thing When I get to my laptop I'll get you some pics. |
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Post by afvfan on Nov 27, 2014 1:08:10 GMT -5
I've got the same kit as T's in the stash. Unfortunately, prior commitments are going to keep me from joining in on this build.  On a side note, I just saw where Tamiya just announced a 1/48 scale version (38(t)E/F) to be released in Feb. |
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 27, 2014 7:33:22 GMT -5
Hey Todd, I also have that kit.Will be following along.
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Post by TRM on Nov 27, 2014 10:03:18 GMT -5
Glad to have you guys following along while we all go nuts!! I was hoping to have some sort of update....a pile of snow (more still) needed to be moved and now the Holiday...LOL!! All good! Happy Thanksgiving MSC! |
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Post by pantherf..-Email Not Valid on Nov 27, 2014 11:40:33 GMT -5
I hope I don't get 'Brow Beatin' for this but I just had to share this picture I found of a Marder III (it's still a 38(t) tank) with a soft top for protecting the crew from the elements that I have never seen before.  It just so happens to be my favorite of the Marder III series, the Panzerjäger 38(t) für 7.62 cm PaK36(r) Marder III Sd.Kfz. 139. I'm still debating if I want to build my 38(t) as is from the box and then by doing so, enter this Group Build! Jeff |
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Post by dupes on Nov 27, 2014 11:59:15 GMT -5
Cool pic! That will be very handy during the "variants" GB. Don't wait too long Jeff! |
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Post by dupes on Nov 27, 2014 12:01:21 GMT -5
I was hoping to have some sort of update....a pile of snow (more still) needed to be moved and now the Holiday...LOL!! Same boat! Spent the whole morning shoveling and plowing almost a foot. Blah. |
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This is why I asked FIRST what the rules were BEFORE making any commitments. I'll see where I'm at with the other builds that I have going on right now and decide if I want to go forward with just a 38(t) build now and leave the Marder for later.
I have been enjoying slinging the soldering iron around lately so I am actually looking forward more to the PE then the plastic at the moment!! LOL!! Okay, well maybe not those tiny-weenie pieces!! 
