1944 Group Build

Sorry… The one is a 1/48th Revell and the other will be a 1/48th Otaki… Both will have a bit of Eduard PE and some Quick Start Resin on them, Still looking for the Decals so not sure what they will be till I can locate the ones I want.

Bish, By the way, Just got my latest issue of FSM, and Congrats on your mention and write up for the WW I GB!

Doug

No problems Doug, SS will have you adde son.

And thanks. I just got mine today as well, nice to get in the mag after all these years. There are some amazing build there, thoe WW1 guys really have some skills.

Doug: Woohoo, another one from the crazy bunch over there in the 190 GB!!!

3 Corsairs already? Maybe i should build my 1/48 Corsair instead of the Hellcat? Nah, I’ll just build both [;)]

Bish: My issue didn’t arrive yet. I always get the good stuff much later than everyone else [:(] Congrats to your article making it into the new issue anyway. I’ll have a look at it as soon as it arrives [;)]

I am sure you will love the article when you see it SS. There are some stunning builds there, I am in real awe of those guys. Mine is rather tame compared to those, I am just glad I completed it.

hey bish

congrats on your bomber making the pics in the latest FSM.

I really want to do a corsair. I’ve not mastered weathering the paint to the level i want just yet. I’m finishing up a ME 262 that required some serious airbrushing. That was a fun build (Revel kit) and I’ve been working on it so long I’ve forgotten what mix of paints I used to get the colors I wanted. I also paint insignia with stencils - I’ll be doing the same for the PZ IV J I’m building for this GB. I really think they look better.

Congrats Bish! That’s quite an honor. I’ll look forward to showing off you work and saying I “know” him :slight_smile: even though I’m a newbie.

You’re in the new FSM Bish? Wow, Congratulations! I have yet to receive my new issue yet but, I’m certainly looking forward to getting it so i can send it to you for your autograph. It’s a well deserved honor Bish to showcase your amazing talents.

Greetings,

If y’all don’t mind, I’d like to join this GB with the Italeri 1/35 Tiger I ausf.E late. Here’s a few wip pics…

had to to add a bit of putty on the lower hull

Here’s a few more pics…

cause we don’t mind Greg, welcome aboard. Is that kit already Zimmed.

Bush: yup, it’s pre-zimm’d, except the turret, which has 2 additional pieces wrap around each side of the turret.

Hmmm, What is zimm’d ?

Thanks

Zimmerite. It was an anti magnetic coating that the Germans applied to their tanks between about Sept 53 to Sept 44. Its that rough surface you can see on the dies front and back of Greg’s Tiger.

Greg, I didn’t realise Italeri did pre Zimmed kits, I thought that was only Dragon.

Just waiting to finish a couple builds before I start on my Typhoon.

Bish: They have a few others besides the late Tiger I. They also have the following kits with zimmerit:

  • SD.KFZ. 171 Panther ausf.A which includes add-on zimmerit (kit 270)
  • 38 cm RW 61 auf Sturmmörser Tiger (kit 299)
  • BergeTiger kit may also have zimmerit (kit #?)

Well, you learn something new every day Greg. I normally prefer to do my own. But I do have two Dragon kits with the Zimm on. I will be doing one, a Panther, for the D-day GB, which is handy as it will save some time.

Looking forward to it Grey Snake.

It’s the new year, time to start…

First, Sorry Charlie, I put the Spirit back in the box for the time being…

Then, I got to open the new box for the group build…

And progress thus far has brought me to seams…

That’s Charlie, stuck on the med bottle in the background kinda keeping an eye on things…

Nice work on the V-2. How is it to build. I have been eyeing up the camo kit they do.

Seems like you need adding to the roster, I am sure SS will get to it next time he is on.