Bomber_County Posted May 11, 2019 Posted May 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Mikester said: Phil, unfortunately the 1/48 makes it ineligible for entry. No worries Mike, i’ll peruse the stash......... 3
Martinnfb Posted May 11, 2019 Posted May 11, 2019 Just so you guys don’t think that I am a party popper, I picked this little Jeep up. Would that qualify as a valid entry? I can’t take on anything big at the moment. Will be heading back to school in August 7
TJTX Posted May 12, 2019 Posted May 12, 2019 Here's my final decision. Fw190 from the primary Luftwaffe squadron used for defense on D-day: 5
Wumm Posted May 12, 2019 Posted May 12, 2019 I like that one... I really want to do this: But realistically, I'll never get it finished before Bodenplatte. So I'm torn between: Or: Hmmmm... 7
DocRob Posted May 12, 2019 Posted May 12, 2019 12 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Just so you guys don’t think that I am a party popper, I picked this little Jeep up. Would that qualify as a valid entry? I can’t take on anything big at the moment. Will be heading back to school in August Hi Martin, just finished that book a week ago. https://www.amazon.com/SAS-Nazi-Hunters-Damien-Lewis/dp/1787477894 Interesting read and fits your choice. The mentioned Jeeps where used in the Vosges mountains by the SAS in September 1944. The were parachuted along the men and equipment. Actually I was thinking SAS Jeep too, but as I have everything to equip them for the desert, I decided against. Cheers Rob 3
smitty44 Posted May 12, 2019 Posted May 12, 2019 Ernie was wondering if this would be applicable for this time frame.... 5
SapperSix Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 On 5/8/2019 at 4:40 PM, Mikester said: Kent, We'll most likely kick off next month and go to the end of the year. I am down....Both barrels loaded. Searching the stash now...... 4
Bomber_County Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 I’ll join up, not sure what with. Have to be the weekend to rifle the stash...........oh my, my first GB....... 4
Jackster Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 Because I cannot summon the courage to start my 1/32 Tornado or 1/24 Mossie just yet I will jump in with a 1/35 Bren Carrier and 6 pounder anti-tank gun if that's ok? Cheers Kev 5
Wumm Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Ryan said: Still on the fence. Fence is going to get mighty uncomfortable... 6
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 16, 2019 Administrators Posted May 16, 2019 On 5/14/2019 at 3:40 PM, Wumm said: Fence is going to get mighty uncomfortable... Ugh. Mine sucked up high just looking at that. 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 16, 2019 Administrators Posted May 16, 2019 I've settled on an easy one to start, but it'll be breaking new ground for me. The White 6 ton, 6X6 hardtop cab cargo truck. Not special, not fancy, not super powerful or whiz-bang, instead, just workaday and everyday common. IF I have time, I might find a trailer or a gun I can attach to the pintle hook. Maybe a "borrowed" 88" And just so you know, I'm already looking at resin wheels.... 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 16, 2019 Administrators Posted May 16, 2019 Phil, if you're thinking Lysander, despite all the issues the 1/32 Matchbox model has, I've seen some very, very decent builds from that kit. 3
Bomber_County Posted May 16, 2019 Posted May 16, 2019 Thanks Ernie, I’ll have a look, great idea. I know SOE were very active after D Day supporting the Marquis and SAS detachments....must admit never built any Matchbox, I think they appeared during my hiatus from the hobby..... Great choice of the 666..... 2
1to1scale Posted May 16, 2019 Posted May 16, 2019 I am heavily leaning toward an F-6A from the 107th, with D-day stripes. 6
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 17, 2019 Administrators Posted May 17, 2019 4 hours ago, 1to1scale said: I am heavily leaning toward an F-6A from the 107th, with D-day stripes. YES! I was thinking it might have been a very, very good time to build a truly beat up P-51A, but to me, nothing says “Normandy” like a Tiffie... We’ll give it a try after the 6 ton White. Although I might just do the Allison bird. I just need to get an accurate spinner.... 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 17, 2019 Administrators Posted May 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Thanks Ernie, I’ll have a look, great idea. I know SOE were very active after D Day supporting the Marquis and SAS detachments....must admit never built any Matchbox, I think they appeared during my hiatus from the hobby..... Great choice of the 666..... We Phil, Matchbox kits are a product of the time, lots of moulded on detail with simplified everything, and trenches for panel lines. But the Lizzie is generally an accurate kit and with some minor scratchbuilding turns out great. I’m sure you’ll love it, and with what’s turning out to be a ground pounder’s GB, an Army Co-Op machine is a great addition. 2
Martinnfb Posted May 17, 2019 Posted May 17, 2019 5 hours ago, 1to1scale said: I am heavily leaning toward an F-6A from the 107th, with D-day stripes. Sweet! 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 17, 2019 Administrators Posted May 17, 2019 I’m looking at the gold mine in that junked aircraft pole of parts in the foreground... 2
GazzaS Posted May 17, 2019 Posted May 17, 2019 I have quite a few things with black crosses that would suit... But am already committed to too many group builds. Unless there was P-40B there... 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 17, 2019 Administrators Posted May 17, 2019 Guard your Hobbycraft P-51A's. It doesn't look like we'll get any more for quite a few years. I expect they'll get to be like hen's teeth. 2
Members Mikester Posted May 17, 2019 Author Members Posted May 17, 2019 4 hours ago, GazzaS said: I have quite a few things with black crosses that would suit... But am already committed to too many group builds. Unless there was P-40B there... Yes, but this will be the COOLEST GB! The others can wait! 4
Members Mikester Posted May 17, 2019 Author Members Posted May 17, 2019 I'm kind of burned out on aircraft so I think I will delve into ground bound subjects. I picked up the new tool Academy 1/35 Pz IVH and the Dragon "Stummel": I won't be using the those figures but I have a couple sets of HJ grenadiers. I'd like to do a diorama of 12th SS during the fighting around Caen in July of '44. Probably no way I can finish at the speed I build but it's something I've wanted to do for a while. 6
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