Hi all, here's a picture of what I'm planning to build for the GB. both in 1/35Th scale and tamiya. Mk1 Merkava and Japanese light armoured vehicle with figures.
The merkava is a tank i have always admired but never built so this is a first for me. I'm planning to detail it a little. the Japanese vehicle is going to get the voyager etched set thrown at it and a small dio built for it and the figures


I am in the proses of gathering information and pictures for the builds and working out if i should build both together or separately.
cheers
Pete

Well I'm in with this:

I've got a box of spare parts for it as well (thanks Sean)
Might build something else as well, we'll see how things go.

Here's mine:

Count me in with this one, hopefully done in the Gulf War colour scheme. AFV Club 1/35 Scorpion.

great builds guys, the NZ lav looks interesting
pete

That Scorpion looks nice.

Pete, I've got quite a few pictures of the Japanese in Iraq on my HD - I'll post em up for you when I get chance.

And wouldn't you know it, I picked up that figure set today myself Was thinking of picking up a suitable kit to pose them around at Fairford.

Now what shall I build hmmmmmmmmmm.....................................................................
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Daz used to be indecisive, now he just can't make his mind up.

Thats true Pete.

I can't make my mind up lol.

Nev, cheers i have some pictures of the vehicle but you can never have enough references. Daz i don't think it's a question of what you build but how many with your supersonic build rate!
pete

Well, here's a couple of links for you to be going on with - too many pics for me to bother uploading them

http://rightwing.sakura.ne.jp/equipment/jg.../lamv/lamv.html

http://www15.tok2.com/home/lttom/military-...rs_keisokou.htm

http://www66.tok2.com/home2/tankguy/jgsdf03/keisoukou.html

cheers Nev, great links with loads of info should do me just right
pete

I only have one none Wingythingy kit in the stash and thats a 1/76 JB Models Bedford MK 4tonne GS and Id like to enter with it.

Bex von NotFeelingWell

Bex does a military vehicle? shock horror!! lol, great choice bex and looking forwards to seeing the build.
pete

I did say I wasnt feeling well I might as well build something Ive actually driven and dossed in many a time, and what better way to build my first WheelyThingy than in a GB. Thanks for the chance Pete

Bex

Is this the kit you made me swear that I'd never tell anyone you had in the stash sis?
The step, one little step into the dark, come on you know you want to.....

That be the one Sis You know I wondered how long it would take for the p*ss taking to start a bit longer than I than thought Go forth and let the barrage commence, Im well defended in my Naughty Corner Bunker

Bex

I made that Bedford for a diorama last year , IIRC the fit was fairly good and it marked one of my first "wheely thingys"!

I wasn't very apt at masking at the time and the one piece clear upper cab piece came out a bit crap

However I'm sure you'll make a good job of it!

Have fun Bex!

Cheers
Tim

The Scorpion arrived today, so it's all systems go, go, go.

Nice Pete.
Gonna build it as a Kiwi version with Merdc camo?

it's a nice kit the scorpion, i'm itching to start my builds roll on sunday!!

Building it as Gulf camo (Desert Storm).

Might well make a start on Tamiya 1/48 M10 straight OOB - first build in ages

I would like to join this "merry band" with my first all resin armor kit, that is, a M26A1 Pershing, 1/72, from Tracks & Troops. The prototype used by the U.S.Army during the Korean war.



Cheers,
ggc

Well I've decided what I'm going to build for starters guys and gals.

Sorry about the quality of the pics.

This was my first time using Imageshack. As Photobucket was mucking about again.

A Type 61.



A Type 74.



And a Type 90.



Thanx for looking.

Cheers Daz

No, no, no Daz, you only 'ave to build one model, not the whole bl**dy army.

Ok Pete.

But you have to admit they are good looking Tanks though mate.

Hey Daz welcome back, got the mud out from between your toes yet?. looking forwards to your builds, got a soft spot for japanese armour me!

Hi Pete.

Where I was mate with all that mud I felt like I was in the Somme.

I can't wait to get started.

glad you got back safe, yep i'm really looking forwards to getting started. I think i will start with the Merkava first

Can't wait to see your Chariot Pete.

Hello folks,
I thought I`d put up a few pictures of Cromwell Models Aussie Centurion. The scale is 1:76 and it really is beautifully cast.I`ve added a tin of Revell paint just to add a sense of scale.What you see there consists of three pieces,hull ,turret and gun test fitted together. There are another dozen or so bits to add including the rear fuel tank,turret hatches etc. I think I`ll add maybe a couple of crew figures to it and a .30 cal on the roof from the airfix jeep kit,and mount it on a small base. If you like Centurions (and who here doesn`t) buy one!





Picked this one up from the Tyneside show for £15.
Cheers,Tim.

Very nice detail on it.

Its really nice,the first resin armour kit I`ve bought.At first I though £15...... ,but then you consider that Dragon armour kits are now £10-£11 in 1/72 it didn`t seem so bad,considering the high rejection rate of resin castings.

I'm no expert but that sounds very reasonable for a resin kit.

Tim: Nice details on the Cromwell, resin molding really can capture the details..I'm looking forward to seeing your painting/detailing on this one..

Cheers,
ggc

Can I build one please?
I'll be building the Airfix Challenger 2 (which I've been told is a Trumpeter rebox) and an Academy Warrior MCV. Both in 1/35 scale, and they will be my first big scale ones.
If I feel really sick, I could do them in a diorama!

I'll have to have a think, or maybe a lie down

Cheers
Tim

Tim you are more than welcome, great kit choices too!
Pete

Well, I was so ****** off about RIAT I walked into Chesterfield and bought meself this beauty from the craft shop in town.

Gotta clear a couple of other kits off the bench before I can get really stuck in, but its been too long since I did a tank

Hi Tim.

The Airfix Chally 2 is a re-boxing of the Trumpy kit.

And Nev.

I like the Type 90 mate. I'm building a Type 61 at the moment.

Going to give my first armour build a shot, out of the few modern armour kits I have I've gone for the M977 HEMTT.

Guys I'm going to have to stop the builds of my two entries for the GB as I've lost so many of the small fittings that they will be incomplete. And I can't see the point of carrying on with them.

So sorry guys.

But I will return with something else.

Cheers Daz

I'm thinking of doing a partner for the Scorpion. How about a Scimitar in Gulf Desert Scheme, a Recon Duo?

Nice

Dooo it!!
You know it makes sense!

Cheers
Tim

Go for it Pete.

It looks as though the decision has been made for me!! Thanks guys and gals.

Yeah go on Pete you know you want to

Hi all,

I am hoping to join in this group build as my -

- first build in a long time
- first build on a forum
- and first group build!

so please take it easy on me

Plans are to build an Academy 1/35 Warrior MCV in UN Paintscheme. I started it last night so expect some photo's to appear in the main build forum this evening.