Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Rules are up.....I edited Enzo's post rather than making a new one. That kit looks a bit beyond 25% to me, but I hate to say no to a Sherman.....Best I can suggest is that if you were to start work on another Sherman build (any kit or scale would do) I'd be happy to have you include that one in your build thread alongside it, but it should not be included in the final gallery (I'm considering doing something similar as I have a few complete Shermans that need painting in the same scheme as the ones I'll be building, I'll show them in my build thread, but not in my gallery shots). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, Ozzy said: Fantastic looking Firefly Blitz23, until @Sgt.Squarehead posts the rules for the GB you will have a clearer idea. I think we are going for the 25% rule, which means it's got to be less than 25% started. By all means come and join us with a new kit and perhaps you could build the firefly in the background. regards ozzy Yeah I figured Ozzy, thought I'd ask the question just in case. If I can't then I might get a 1/72 kit for a quick build as I have large collection of 1/72 diecast tanks, as well as a small number I've built myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Rules are up.....I edited Enzo's post rather than making a new one. That kit looks a bit beyond 25% to me, but I hate to say no to a Sherman.....Best I can suggest is that if you were to start work on another Sherman (any kit or scale would do) build I'd be happy to have you include that one in your build thread alongside it, but it should not be included in the gallery (I'm considering doing something similar as I have a few complete Shermans that need painting in the same scheme as the ones I'll be building, I'll show them in my build thread, but not in my gallery shots). Yeah I thought as much, I might just do that then. Hopefully it will give me the motivation to get her finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Blitz23 said: Yeah I figured Ozzy, thought I'd ask the question just in case. If I can't then I might get a 1/72 kit for a quick build as I have large collection of 1/72 diecast tanks, as well as a small number I've built myself. There are definitely lots of 1/72 kits to choose from, in all manner of configurations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 I'd love to see it finished, but we have to be absolutely fair for the gallery vote (as I said I may well be doing something similar). If you are going 1/72, I'd strongly recommend the Heller kits.....Unless you want an M4A1 (Dragon is best but it'll cost you, if you can find one!), M4A3 (Dragon is best but it'll cost you, if you can find one!), or M4A4 (Dragon is best but it'll cost you, if you can find one!). UM offer kits of all the latter types, but they do need some work as you'll see when I start mine. Trumpeter do a few decent Shermans, but avoid their M4 like the plague (TBH if you want an M4 or M4A2 it has to be the Heller kits, they are just better than the Dragon offerings). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Just occured to me.....If any of you guys do decide to go for a Heller M4 based on my comments, make sure you get this kit: There is an older kit which is actually a reboxing of the ancient Airfix thing.....This WILL lead to disappointent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Further meant to add.....There is no need to request to join the GB now, if you want to take part, feel free to open a thread (but please don't start work until midnight). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 22 minutes ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: (but please don't start work until the 1st) Is it not tomorrow?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Further to Sarge's suggestion of Heller's Sherman, the new tool kit is also packaged in a variety of choices, that include paints, other vehicles, aircraft, and figures. See Scalemates timeline; https://www.scalemates.com/kits/258614-heller-79892-m4-sherman regards, Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 21 minutes ago, wimbledon99 said: Is it not tomorrow?? Indeed it is. I think the Sarge is considering this as a 2018 GB - which indeed it is - but it does start on Saturday 30 December. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 21 minutes ago, wimbledon99 said: Is it not tomorrow?? By god sir, you are quite right! Post corrected, thank god somebody knows what's going on! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Don't kid yourself. This is Britmodeller. No one knows what's going on... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Need emergency help with recommendations for an image hosting site.....IMGUR is playing up something awful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 How's about Flickr? I moved there when PhotoBucket started charging 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Cheers.....I just signed up, it works but it's damned clunky to use and it seems to lag my browser up something horrid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 55 minutes ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Cheers.....I just signed up, it works but it's damned clunky to use and it seems to lag my browser up something horrid! Hopefully just a blip; usually runs OK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Quick question for everyone since this is my first armor build in two years. I don't have access to any of my old books. I need an opinion in an open topped vehicle like the Achilles would the interior under the open turret still be white ? Or would it match the exterior Camouflage ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 11 hours ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Just occured to me.....If any of you guys do decide to go for a Heller M4 based on my comments, There is an older kit which is actually a reboxing of the ancient Airfix thing.....This WILL lead to disappointent! If anyone's looking for the the above new(er) Heller kit, atm this is on special offer at creative models, £5.84 (+2.50 P&P) http://www.creativemodels.co.uk/heller_172_sherman-p-34257.html I was planning to buy this from creative until my model funds took an ebay detour ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 54 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I need an opinion in an open topped vehicle like the Achilles would the interior under the open turret still be white ? Or would it match the exterior Camouflage ? Hi Dennis, I think the M10 / Achilles has an OG inner turret with the drivers / co drivers compartment in white.. HTH Plasto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 16 hours ago, exdraken said: I have a Tamiya M4 Sherman Early Production or a M10, both in 1/48... not much experience though in AFV! ....should I join.....??? After all the help you've offered me it will be nice to get a chance to pay some back. First comments are; Early Sherman, proceed very carefully fitting plastic to the metal hull. The glue can throw off the fit. It seems that the kit was designed around an unpainted hull casting. I use an Olfa cutter to cut grooves in the plastic then run thin superglue down them once the plastic is in position. M10, put a thick bulkhead in at the rear of the fighting compartment to stop the hull sides bowing in later which they WILL definitely do. 14 hours ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Just occured to me.....If any of you guys do decide to go for a Heller M4 based on my comments, make sure you get this kit: There is an older kit which is actually a reboxing of the ancient Airfix thing.....This WILL lead to disappointent! I hope people read this before purchasing based on my earlier post I totally forgot (deliberately erased) that fun fact. 13 hours ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: By god sir, you are quite right! Post corrected, thank god somebody knows what's going on! Rumours of competence are greatly exaggerated.... 12 hours ago, Enzo Matrix said: Don't kid yourself. This is Britmodeller. No one knows what's going on... Wot Enzo said! 12 hours ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Need emergency help with recommendations for an image hosting site.....IMGUR is playing up something awful! I've been using Tumblr as my backup recently. Easy to use and free. Just ensure you link to the actual image NOT the post or your models will be really tiny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) On 28/12/2017 at 3:44 AM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I have a Tamiya 1/48th M10 Achilles IIC that i will be building. I am looking for camouflage patterns and some basic information. I have the northern France kit markings. I have found IDF Camouflage for the type. If anyone knows of Italian theater or possibly british use in Greece in 1944 or 1945 ? Also were these used in Korea and the camouflage they would have worn? Please PM me or get a hold of me. Thank you in advance. Dennis Star Decals do some decals for Italian Theatre M10 Achilles, However I am not sure whether they are available in 1/48th Scale. Despite Tamiya trying to kit start a market in 1/48 AFV kits, aftermarket is quite thin on the ground. Edited December 30, 2017 by Threadbear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 @SleeperService Thanks for your help already! Leaning more to the M4, I already ordered some RB barrel and M2 MG yesterday... any advice on markings and camo? Are the kit ones ok for the respective variant? Thanks everybidy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Anyone doing a Tamiya kit in 1/48th and they'd like something different, have a look at MR Modellbau site. They do a few bits and pieces such as very early VVSS and T-51 rubber block tracks. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 It is a difficult decision to choose what to build for the GB. In my stash I have the following (all in 1/35th scale):- Academy M12 155mm SPG (but it comes with T49 track that should really be replaced) Academy M36 Academy M7 Priest Revell M4A3 Calliope (quite basic but I do like "funnies") Dragon M-51 Isherman Tasca M4A3E8 (Korean War) Tamiya M10 (recent release) Tasca Sherman II Takom M3 Grant My first choice was going to be the M12 until I realised it had the wrong track type. However having just dug out the M36 I see it has the correct type of M51 track I need for the M12. Since I want to do a Korean War M36 at some stage and references show them having steel chevron tracks I think I can safely do the M12 with correct tracks and worry about sourcing the correct type for the M36 at a later date. So first up will be the Academy M12 155mm GMC. (It took me 5 minutes to write the above but I have been up since 5.30am looking to try and find replacement tracks for the M12 on the internet and had just about given up and decided to do the M10 instead when I happened to look at the M36 kit. If only I had looked there first I could have been half way through the build by now!) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 2 hours ago, exdraken said: Are the kit ones ok for the respective variant? Yes AFAIK they are OK. The M4 has moulded on tools, you may want to look at the Hauler set, see HERE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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