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1:72 Monogram Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat
Brews replied to Navy Bird's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Congratulations on a lovely result. I'm just looking at one of my kits at the moment, with a view to converting to nightfighter, but I wouldn't be reaching the level of detail that you've displayed here. Truly beautiful. -
Airfix 1/48 BF109e-3 Tiberiu Vinc, Stalingrad, 1942/43
Brews replied to nick32's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
I was just reading about this pilot. He was, at one time, the top-scoring Romanian pilot. He'd shot down a few I-16s during Barbarossa, and a Hurricane in Jan '43 over Stalingrad. After converting to Gustav, he went to town on all the later Sov planes, Il-2, La-5, Pe-2 etc. He was shot down and killed by a He 111 gunner in March,1944. -
While the Tiger and Panther, and "88s" were the greatest fear, the greatest danger to an Allied AFV in 1944/45 was "the lone wolf" with a Panzerfaust. While a bit heavy for "standoff" protection, tracks worked well - especially on the front of a Churchill, where the armour was already 100 - 150mm thick. 4" extra would be enough to keep out a Panzerfaust hit. Canadian tanks' trademark was track protection.
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Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf F 1/35 Tamiya
Brews replied to Pawel Szczudlyk's topic in Ready for Inspection - Armour
Very nicely-done. Btw, this tank was almost bereft of its yellow paint by the time of Alamein (as photos of it after capture show) The sandstorms were quite abrasive, obviously. -
1/76 Airfix K2 Tea Van conversion and diorama
Brews replied to Simon's topic in Ready for Inspection - Armour
That's really beautiful. -
Great Patriotic War GB Chat
Brews replied to thepureness's topic in The Great Patriotic War Group Build
I'd consider Airfix's Pe-2 "fairly decent" while the others are "fun to build" but who am I to judge? I picked out a couple of Wehrmacht contenders, actually - to start with. One is half-Sov, though - a 1:72 PST KV-1 with KwK 40 installed up top. The other is ... I was looking for something exclusive to the Eastern Front, but not a T-34 or prop-driven sled. I decided on a Bandai 1:48 Wespe, but I could be coerced into a Trumpeter 1:72 Stuerer Emil. And then there is a 1:32 MiG 3 ... -
Great Patriotic War GB Chat
Brews replied to thepureness's topic in The Great Patriotic War Group Build
I have a bit of Sov stuff hanging around. I'm in. -
Recreating B-29 Underside Radome Cover 1:144th
Brews replied to snapper_city's topic in Aircraft WWII
May be too late for you for this build: B-29RADOMETOOL-1.jpg -
Going great guns! The engine bay would, for the most part, be either red-brown primer or (some might say) Elfenbein (pale cream). I've only ever painted them in primer colour. But as you say, unless you're going to show it off by leaving engine access panel open or (as I did once) leave the whole engine deck loose / removable, there's no point. One day, it would be nice to put a more 3D engine in there. But that's what bigger models are for, aren't they?!
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Airfix 1:76 Sherman Crab ++++ Completed ++++
Brews replied to Bonhoff's topic in D-Day 70th Anniversary Group Build
Yeah, I wouldn't be so concerned about it being a little over scale. The overall effect is going to win compared to the hair-curler look. -
Tamiya 1:35 Pzkw V Ausf A Panther
Brews replied to Brews's topic in D-Day 70th Anniversary Group Build
I have had a response to my request for a Panther mantlet. -
Tamiya 1:35 Pzkw V Ausf A Panther
Brews replied to Brews's topic in D-Day 70th Anniversary Group Build
I've assembled that RB barrel. Again, not that I'm using it for this Panther, but it was only fair to get a replacement for the replacement that I'm using for this kit. I'm still stuck on the mantlet. I'll either have to make another mould or get the Achtung Jabo from Sprue Brothers. ... oh wait, there is another option ... maybe someone has no need for their mantlet. -
AFV Club Churchill Mk.V Operation Goodwood
Brews replied to Step's topic in D-Day 70th Anniversary Group Build
It's never good to read about misadventure and/or misfortune. At least your walkers weren't zombies. -
Airfix 1:76 Sherman Crab ++++ Completed ++++
Brews replied to Bonhoff's topic in D-Day 70th Anniversary Group Build
I got some chain at a hobby store near where I work. It was about GBP3 for 1foot lengths of links at 40 per inch or 27 per inch. I got two of the 40pi and one of the 27pi to see how they look. I think I'll get another of the 40pi and use that. The 'hair roller" look doesn't work, does it?! -
1/32 Revell Grumman F4F-4/MARTLET MkV
Brews replied to plasmahal's topic in D-Day 70th Anniversary Group Build
Good choice of subject, IMHO. -
Tamiya 1:35 Pzkw V Ausf A Panther
Brews replied to Brews's topic in D-Day 70th Anniversary Group Build
Good news! Aber provides an instruction sheet for their barrel, and it shows what to do with the rectangular bits! I might have guessed, but I'd have hated to be wrong. http://www.aber.net.pl/upload/pdf/48a853d71105b3d7f901bef1a3e4e847.pdf -
Tamiya 1:35 Pzkw V Ausf A Panther
Brews replied to Brews's topic in D-Day 70th Anniversary Group Build
Yes, Andy. I'm fine with the rings. It's the two tiny rectangular parts that have me wondering Overall, I'm very pleased with this, and the M2 barrel from RB, not to mention speedy service and reasonable prices. -
Tamiya 1:35 Pzkw V Ausf A Panther
Brews replied to Brews's topic in D-Day 70th Anniversary Group Build
This is a photo of the RB Barrel. I would appreciate any pointers, especially with respect to the two small pieces of PE and the plain PE ring. http://www.rbmodel.com/picture.php?dir=35B06#