PlaStix Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Just been checking through some of the threads in this STGB and I have to say there is some of the most impressive AFV modelling going on that I have seen for a long while!! I hope everyone here is going to be joining us for the Pz.III GB in February. I will try and check out some of the other threads when I get chance. I had intended to be taking part in this GB but a shortage of time generally and my MTO Pz.III build is taking longer than intended. I may be able to join at some point but we'll see. It'll have to be something small probably if a do build something. Well done @Corsairfoxfouruncle - your GB looks to be producing excellent Panthers and some of it's variants! Kind regards, Stix 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 1 hour ago, PlaStix said: is going to be joining us for the Pz.III GB in February Already signed up mate and very much looking forward to it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRK4m Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Due to the COVID restrictions in March and April I returned to the Braille-scale AFV modelling. And of course a Panther was a must - I purchased the re-issued Dragon Ausf. A and I immediately started building it. The model was almost finished when this GB came out, so I won't post pictures of it here. But a few weeks ago there was a serious problem, so I feel obligated to warn those of you who build any Dragon 1/72 tank kits and paint them with enamels (i.e. not the acrylic paints). It seems that the material used by Dragon for their flexible "bandage" tracks cannot be enameled (e.g. Humbrol ones), as some chemical component of the paint damages the internal structure of the track material, which loses its flexibility and - now being extremely brittle - breaks into several pieces just 2-3 months after painting. The parts cannot be glued back together, as they simply fall apart when touched with your fingers. So if anyone within this GB replaces the standard 1/72 Panther link-and-lenght tracks with aftermarket metal or resin ones, I would be happy to take the standard ones you intend to throw away. I also have several surpluses for the 1/72 AFV and aircraft kits, as well as the 1/700 warships - maybe there's something for you among them? Cheers Michael 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, KRK4m said: It seems that the material used by Dragon for their flexible "bandage" tracks cannot be enameled (e.g. Humbrol ones), as some chemical component of the paint damages the internal structure of the track material, which loses its flexibility and - now being extremely brittle - Sorry this has happened, Thank you for the warning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig Eater Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 @stevehnz had to give up on his build because of the tracks in his Dragon kit fell apart as he took them out of the bag... It's a known issue & Dragon are now replacing the rubber DS tracks with plastic link & length ones in their newer releases/reboxes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Mig Eater said: It's a known issue & Dragon are now replacing the rubber DS tracks with plastic link & length ones in their newer releases/reboxes. I just wish they're replace my ones. I'm close to giving up on waiting for my replacement tracks, no sign of them even though I raised a complaint with them. I can feel some after market ones coming on. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellerophon and Pegasus Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 If it is not to late to join I would love to have a go at this one. BP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 12 hours ago, Bellerophon and Pegasus said: If it is not to late to join I would love to have a go at this one. BP Nope go ahead start a thread Im looking forward to seeing what you can do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Does anyone have any pictures of the bow MG for the A/D variants? As the Takom kit comes with a nicely detailed opening but the only MGs are for the turret and the cupola, I’ve had a good luck on the net but nothing has sprung out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 50 minutes ago, Ozzy said: Does anyone have any pictures of the bow MG for the A/D variants? As the Takom kit comes with a nicely detailed opening but the only MGs are for the turret and the cupola, I’ve had a good luck on the net but nothing has sprung out. The D and early A never had one. Just a vertical letterbox type opening. Which kit are you building ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 46 minutes ago, Longbow said: The D and early A never had one. Just a vertical letterbox type opening. Which kit are you building ? The Takom late D version, was it just a normal infantry MG 34? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, Ozzy said: The Takom late D version, was it just a normal infantry MG 34? They opened the letter box and used an MP40. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Longbow said: They opened the letter box and used an MP40. Brilliant cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Hoping everyone has a Great Christmas and a safe one to add. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 Hello everybody, Ive asked for and received a one week extension to the build. So we officially end at midnight on Saturday the 17th. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 On 12/20/2020 at 1:17 PM, Longbow said: They opened the letter box and used an MP40. German post office is scary 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Extension is great, thanks! My planned Xmas progress was absolutely zero for now this gives me a realistic chance to finish Thanks mods and @Corsairfoxfouruncle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, exdraken said: this gives me a realistic chance to finish Happy to know it will help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Fantastic job Dennis, a really enjoyable build and brilliant GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 great GB! thanks Dennis @Corsairfoxfouruncle for being such an incredible host! was fun, learned a lot! hope to see many at the next heavy GB, the Panzer III GB starts soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 hours ago, exdraken said: great GB! thanks Dennis @Corsairfoxfouruncle for being such an incredible host! was fun, learned a lot! hope to see many at the next heavy GB, the Panzer III GB starts soon Thank you... Hello everyone I will get to the poll sometime later today/tonight, please look out for it and do vote when it is open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Cheers Dennis for an enjoyable group build.👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Poll is open for two weeks everyone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Hello everybody ... Though sad to say there are no prizes for anything. Id like to announce the order of favorite build by vote. In first place with 8 votes is @Redcoat2966 with his BERGEPANTHER. Runners up we have a tie at 3 votes each are @PlaStix & @srkirad, and for second runner up position with two votes we have @Longbow. Honorable mention goes to @Erwin, @modelling minion, and @Ozzy. It was a pleasure to host the build and see all the incredible work that was done. Dennis 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 It was a pleasure to take part Dennis, thanks for having done such a good job on the hosting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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