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Post by dierk on Jul 18, 2015 5:39:42 GMT -5
Now then, start date for the Under New Management GB is creeping ever closer, so it's time for da rulz:
Start date 08.01.2015 for those in the US, 01.08.2015 for everybody else, no end date.
Any scale, material, era, provided it's of a subject used by a different country than the one it originated in.
Preferably an unstarted kit, but if you have a shelf-queen that fits and this GB is giving you the inspiration to get it finished, go for it.
As this is MSC, and not some other forum I won't mention, the first photo of your thread is not required to show a date - as a matter of fact, you'll get barred if it does!  LOL
If you're not sure if your planned project fits the bill, the answer is 'yes'...probably.
Most importantly: HAVE FUN!Banner If you would like to place a banner into your signature, simply copy the URL in the code box below and paste into the signature editing box in your profile.[url=http://postimage.org/][img]http://s18.postimg.cc/uj6wz25ix/Capture4.jpg[/img][/url]For a smaller, more manageable version of the banner, please follow the instructions above using the code for this banner:  [url=http://postimage.org/][img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qmyljzZMssFGgR3tqr9Ok-_D8VMUgIhf-nA6_Bzr4BkX=w250-h78-no[/img][/url]Group Build Supported By: Petr is kind enough to offer 10% discount to members ordering stuff for this GB from him.Use the code AKTION2015 to get the stuff for this build reduced by 10% at my shop! Participants, so far:dierk
rbaer
Leon
Jeff the 57th
dupes
thechaos
TRM
kaytermarram
venom1
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Post by TRM on Jul 20, 2015 22:27:11 GMT -5
Awesome Dierk!! Looking forward to this one! Folks, I added a banner to the mix. Feel free to add it to your signature if you like. If there is need for a smaller one, one can be added. Have fun everyone!  |
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4bogreen
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On the bench; Yak-1B, T-30, T-34 model 1940
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Post by 4bogreen on Jul 22, 2015 16:03:36 GMT -5
I love this kind of group builds! So many nice group builds, and so few time...shall i participate?  I have my ''nightmare'' T-34 beutepanzer to finnish... Oke, i am on board. Lets see if i can do it. |
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Post by Deano on Jul 23, 2015 5:00:37 GMT -5
I have changed my mind about what I was going to build , doing some research to find something a little different |
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Post by dierk on Jul 23, 2015 5:42:18 GMT -5
I'm waiting for my GB entry to arrive - something weird and unusual. But as it's open-ended I've got a few others from my stash lined up too, both trophy tanks and Lend/Lease.
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Post by Deano on Jul 23, 2015 5:52:34 GMT -5
Just wondering mate , can it include the use of another countries chassis to make a different vehicle . Kinda like refitting?
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Post by dierk on Jul 23, 2015 6:12:49 GMT -5
Just wondering mate , can it include the use of another countries chassis to make a different vehicle . Kinda like refitting? I don't see why not. Let me quote the rules: 'If you're not sure if your planned project fits the bill, the answer is 'yes'' And just so the 'car guys' don't feel left out: how about converting a left hand steering car to a right hand version? Or a European spec motor to US spec? |
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Post by Deano on Jul 23, 2015 6:26:48 GMT -5
Well thats me sorted then .... watch this space !  |
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Post by dierk on Jul 29, 2015 4:36:42 GMT -5
Some inspiration in the form of mostly captured German and Russian armour and wingies: link and link |
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Post by Wes on Jul 31, 2015 8:13:50 GMT -5
Id like to put my name down for this. I may have something that would work.
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Post by dierk on Jul 31, 2015 8:21:02 GMT -5
The more the merrier: consider your name added (heya)
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Post by dupes on Jul 31, 2015 13:46:11 GMT -5
Whoah, this starts tomorrow!
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Post by TRM on Jul 31, 2015 19:30:02 GMT -5
Woo Hoo!! It does start tomorrow! I will be taking advantage of the "Go for it" option! I have a nice queen I had to pull down anyway to help a friend!! Time to Grip-N-Rip!! |
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Post by TRM on Aug 1, 2015 13:12:21 GMT -5
Hey Guys!! Time to get a move on, this thing started...LOL!! I wanted to let everyone know I made a more reasonable banner size for this group build. Please go to the first post to find the code! Get Building!! |
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thechaos
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June '24 Showcased Model Awarded
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Post by thechaos on Aug 2, 2015 4:17:07 GMT -5
HI I will Build a MK V Tadpole as a “Beutepanzer” of the Bavarian Tank Corps (“Bayrische Panzer Abteilung”) of the Second Kaiserschlacht in Sping 1919 Yes What If WW1
I hope I became my package in mid-August. I must wait of the release of the New Whippet from Takom.
I am thinking on whether I. A Dio with the two Kits.
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Post by dierk on Aug 2, 2015 4:26:16 GMT -5
Sounds like an excellent idea chaos. As this is an open-ended GB there's no rush, but I hope you get your parcel soon anyway.
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Post by dupes on Aug 2, 2015 8:36:50 GMT -5
Okie dokie - trying to be a disciplined modeler, so I decided to pull a build off of the shelf instead of cracking into a new one for this GB. Doing the Academy M4A2 in Soviet markings. Only lightly started...bogies are done as well as some of the upper and lower hulls. Here's where she was as of last night:  Hoping to get this restarted for real tonight.  |
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Post by dierk on Aug 2, 2015 10:06:10 GMT -5
Sweet! What markings are you going to give it?
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Post by dupes on Aug 2, 2015 11:03:52 GMT -5
Unless there are some aftermarket decals out there for the M4A2 in Soviet service that I'm unaware of, it'll be the kit markings.
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Post by dupes on Aug 14, 2015 17:53:19 GMT -5
Update time - construction is complete (the bogie subassemblies will remain unattached until I get the wheels painted). Time to start firing some paint at this guy! Anyone know what color Soviet M4s were painted? The instructions say OD, but I'm taking that with a grain of salt. Did they get repainted "Russian Green"?  |
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Post by Leon on Aug 14, 2015 19:33:33 GMT -5
Nice work on the construction Dupes! Get the paint flying. |
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Post by dierk on Aug 15, 2015 5:06:15 GMT -5
As far as I know (and that isn't very far...) all Lend/Lease vehicles initially kept their original colours, but some got a coat of 4BO at a later date, during maintenance, etc.
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Post by TRM on Aug 15, 2015 6:38:58 GMT -5
Moving right along with the Shermie Dupes!! Looking good! |
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Post by dupes on Aug 15, 2015 12:52:53 GMT -5
Thanks T!
Dierk - sounds good to me. Will proceed with OD!
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Post by dupes on Aug 20, 2015 22:03:36 GMT -5
Skipped a couple of steps worth of pics as far as the color modulation and decaling go, but here's where I'm at currently:  AK Interactive's OD Mod set and the kit markings. Only four decals total, so that part didn't take too long despite the fact that the two turret triangles were very large (larger than the flat sides of the turret!) and took a bit of coaxing to get them to sit down. End result is good as far as I can tell - although the dreaded silvering tends not to show up until the flat coat gets applied. Currently everything has got a coat of future to help with washes etc. Working on painting up the wheels so I can attach the bogie subassemblies. More soon! |
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Post by TRM on Aug 20, 2015 22:15:11 GMT -5
Well played Dupes!! Looking pretty good!! Can't wait to see the weathering happen!! |
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Post by Leon on Aug 21, 2015 2:47:53 GMT -5
Looking really good Dupes! |
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Post by dupes on Aug 21, 2015 11:44:45 GMT -5
Yeah, that weathering stuff. Want to do it for me, T? |
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Post by TRM on Aug 21, 2015 15:51:42 GMT -5
Don't seel yourself short Dupes! You got the stuff....and the hands!! We can certainly walk you through the process!! |
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Post by dupes on Aug 22, 2015 12:05:05 GMT -5
Alrighty. So step one, then? Hahahaha.
But really.
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LOL
I have my ''nightmare'' T-34 beutepanzer to finnish...
