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Post by DennisM on Mar 3, 2015 13:39:11 GMT -5
I don't normally build 1/72 but I wanted in on the group build and I cannot justify buying another kit with so many waiting to be finished. I had this one laying around and i will be doing a unit near Kiev in 1941. I did some work last night and on my lunch break today. Still need to clean up the seams. ![](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/dennismcq/251/20150303_132727_zpsfztfsuop.jpg) [/URL]
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 3, 2015 14:13:24 GMT -5
Great start Dennis... you have my attention!
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Post by DennisM on Mar 18, 2015 6:54:57 GMT -5
Just a small update. Speaking of small... This thing is small. I lost a part so I am waiting for Revell to send a replacement. It says it can take up to 12 weeks! I am hoping that is a overestimation on a grand scale. I can build around it though. I may try to make my first scene. Zvezda has a 1/72 Flak with a crew. I may pick that up, use the crew for this and try to make my first base. Anyone have a good thread showing how to make a simple base? Thanks, Dennis Photos taken with phone. ![](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/dennismcq/20150318_074909_zpsvzzvcw3q.jpg) URL=http://s45.photobucket.com/user/dennismcq/media/20150318_074915_zpsvz5opycc.jpg.html] ![](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/dennismcq/20150318_074915_zpsvz5opycc.jpg) [/URL]
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Post by Wes on Mar 18, 2015 7:54:20 GMT -5
When you say small Dennis, how small is it.
Hope the replacement arrives soon.
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Post by DennisM on Mar 18, 2015 8:09:47 GMT -5
When you say small Dennis, how small is it. Hope the replacement arrives soon. It is 1/72 scale which without glasses is now unfortunately just a blurry mess. Here is the scene I had in mind. This is not the same type of gun but I liked how it looks like they were towing the gun and saw a target of opportunity so they just fired from the towing position. ![](http://www.militarymodelling.com/sites/1/images/member_albums/39462/413887.jpg)
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 18, 2015 9:56:04 GMT -5
Cool about firing from the towing position... hope the part arrives sooner than 12 weeks!
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Post by dupes on Mar 18, 2015 10:03:06 GMT -5
Sweeeeet! Love the 88. Glad to see one showing up for the GB.
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Post by DennisM on Mar 18, 2015 13:53:14 GMT -5
Thanks guys! This thing goes together fast. I could get used to this 1/72 stuff. ![](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/dennismcq/20150318_144511_zpsoqjimcgq.jpg) ![](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/dennismcq/20150318_144500_zpscf5xytan.jpg)
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 19, 2015 15:35:02 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Dennis! Looks like a nice level of detail given the scale for sure.
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Post by DennisM on Mar 20, 2015 7:39:49 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Dennis! Looks like a nice level of detail given the scale for sure. Thanks Bill. I am very pleased with the detail. I just wanted to let everyone know that the scope of this project has now doubled. just ordered this... ![](http://www.militarymodelling.com/sites/1/images/article_images_month/2012-08/revell1_72sdkfz7%20(1).jpg)
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 20, 2015 8:52:21 GMT -5
Dennis I really like this. It will look really cool with the SdKfz 7 in the scene. And what you've done so far is stunning.
A few minutes ago I was looking at the Barbarossa time line and realized, once again, I was not paying attention. If I'm going to get in on this I need to make a choice and a start. As Bill can tell you I have been know to... once or twice... OK... twice... do the same thing as someone else since sometimes I can't get an original thought in my head. I would like to use your thoughts this time. I've wanted to do an artillery piece for a long time and have always loved the look of an 88. So if you don't mind, I would like to take inspiration from you and do an 88 as well.
We can look at it as a Duel Build within a Group Build.
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Post by DennisM on Mar 20, 2015 9:49:09 GMT -5
Dennis I really like this. It will look really cool with the SdKfz 7 in the scene. And what you've done so far is stunning. A few minutes ago I was looking at the Barbarossa time line and realized, once again, I was not paying attention. If I'm going to get in on this I need to make a choice and a start. As Bill can tell you I have been know to... once or twice... OK... twice... do the same thing as someone else since sometimes I can't get an original thought in my head. I would like to use your thoughts this time. I've wanted to do an artillery piece for a long time and have always loved the look of an 88. So if you don't mind, I would like to take inspiration from you and do an 88 as well. We can look at it as a Duel Build within a Group Build. This sounds awesome! Lets do this. Are you going to do a 1/72 scale? Are you going to get the Sdkfz. 7? Do you want to do separate threads or start a duel build thread within the group build thread and do them together? I like the idea of combining into one thread but I am okay either way. Dennis
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 20, 2015 10:33:12 GMT -5
Cool. Don't see the point of doing 2 threads. We can just kind of pretend we are going head to head here ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) No SdKfz 7 but have been looking at pics for ideas for a dug in emplacement. I have not decided on this kit or the AVF 1/35 kit. I am on the fence and hoping that a trip to the LHS will only have 1 of the kits to make my decision for me.
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Post by Deano on Mar 20, 2015 10:37:59 GMT -5
Nice one Dennis and great choices too , both of those kits are probably the best on the market . The Flak is the best and the 7 is on a par with the trumpy one . Have fun cause I know I am watching the build !
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 20, 2015 10:57:08 GMT -5
Nice one Dennis and great choices too , both of those kits are probably the best on the market . The Flak is the best and the 7 is on a par with the trumpy one . Have fun cause I know I am watching the build ! Hmmm... is that a little breeze coming up that may be pushing me to one side of that fence ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by desertrat on Mar 20, 2015 12:02:14 GMT -5
pulling up my chair, looking great so far, hope revell pull their finger out !!!!
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 20, 2015 12:10:44 GMT -5
The prime mover should pair up nicely with it Dennis, looking forward to it!
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 20, 2015 19:03:50 GMT -5
Son of a b.... I am back to having to make a decision. The LHS had both kits. So naturally I had to buy both ![8D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/insane.png)
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Post by Leon on Mar 20, 2015 19:12:59 GMT -5
Dennis! The 88 is looking good and the 7 is going to make a great pairing. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Deano on Mar 20, 2015 21:43:33 GMT -5
Son of a b.... I am back to having to make a decision. The LHS had both kits. So naturally I had to buy both ![8D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/insane.png) Dont you just hate it when that happens ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by JimD on Mar 21, 2015 1:04:36 GMT -5
The big gun looks great, Dennis. Don't worry too much about wingy treading in on you. He does that ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) now he just has to catch up. At least you're getting your ideas from someone new, Marc. 109s, mini-subs, Corsairs, 88s...where does it end ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) kidding of course. Now it's double the fun.
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 21, 2015 10:44:56 GMT -5
.where does it end Oh, please. Soon I hope. ![x_x](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/dead.png)
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Post by DennisM on Mar 23, 2015 12:24:33 GMT -5
I went ahead and changed the name of the thread. I didn't have much time to work on thus but i started thinning the edges of the gun shield. The scale thickness would have been about 3 or 4 inches and just doesn't look right. Here is one side done to show the difference. ![](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/dennismcq/IMG_20150323_141010_zpsu9yqxd31.jpg)
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 23, 2015 17:27:56 GMT -5
Definitely makes a big difference Dennis!
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Post by DennisM on Mar 24, 2015 12:44:05 GMT -5
Just a small quick update. ![](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/dennismcq/20150324_130855_zpsqzg23onp.jpg)
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Post by Deano on Mar 24, 2015 16:10:36 GMT -5
Lookin good Dennis, detail is great on the kit !
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Post by Leon on Mar 24, 2015 16:54:22 GMT -5
Looking really good Dennis ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) ! Have to agree with Deano on the great detail. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 24, 2015 18:05:37 GMT -5
WOW that looks awesome. And it's a good motivator for me to start mine.
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Post by Deano on Mar 24, 2015 19:02:37 GMT -5
You have a lil bit of catch up to do Marc ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by DennisM on Mar 26, 2015 12:39:47 GMT -5
WOW that looks awesome. And it's a good motivator for me to start mine. Not to add any pressure or anything but my Sdkfz.7 came in the mail... ![](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/dennismcq/20150326_130736_zpskpc6xfpz.jpg)
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