ok the M1 build is set for sometime in March (dates TBA), that way the panther people will be done and the sherman build should be about done. But I would like to now all the rules and dates of the sherman build ASAP because I am very interested in joining (my first choice was WWII allied) and I am going to the HS’ this weekend and can get a kit for it.
It’s a little early but is anyone interested in a 1/35 Russian Group in late spring? I’ve got a T38 I’d like to do at some point.
I’ll second this idea. I’m so up for a Russian/Soviet group build be it modern or WW2. I’m working on the Skif 2s1 now and will probably start a T-62BDD conversion after the 2s1 is finished.
I’ve got finals then a couple nearly done kits to do. Then, It’ll be time for something new. I’ve got a soviet armor book I bought a couple years ago. now what did i do with it?
I am in for a M1…got one cheap off Ebay and now would have an excuse to put it together.
Decisions…decisions. M1 build, Battlle of Bulge build, Russian build. [%-)] I’d be open for the M1 or Bulge build. Sorry I have no Russian tanks as of yet. Might as well wait till March, that way any Sherman builders can join in. I say open to any scale.
I could go for both M1 and Sherman build. However, I would like my Sherman to be the Firefly but that kit is not available here yet.
I am also open to edog’s challenge. Anyway I am into A/C, too. I would say that the flyboys will have an edge on this one though if it happens. Weathering A/C is a bit trickier than tanks. We will just dare them to use indy tracks. That will level the field a little bit. LOL.
OK I’ll wait for confirmations on the M1 and Sherman build.
How about an M-10 ?[8D]
You know, the more I think about it, the more I think we should do a time period theme group build instead a of vehicle theme. Fore example, if we do a battle of the bulge build, we could have both allied, and axis vehicles included. This gives us a much bigger variety of vehicles to choose from while still keeping the topic specific. Another one would be Kursk. How about the 6 day war, Vietnam, or Desert Storm? Or how about modern day main battle tanks??? Yah, I know perhaps I am thinking too much again.
Personally, my vote goes for the Bulge theme, or how about that challenge with they fly boys??? I have been meaning to build a Corsair for a while now anyway.[:D]
edog,
I am for the challenge.
It should be fun.
ok I’m for the challenge too (I have to do that me262 and gloster meteor anyways)
should we post a challeng in their forum now?
M1, Battle of the Buldge, I’ll be up for either when the Panther Build is finished. I’ll give the Russian build a miss as the only russian thing I have is the old Kaz jeep…not a big ruskie fan.
Edog, scratchbuilding from the spares box…does that included kits salvaged from damage from the wife and son? I had more parts than the original LVTP7A kit after they finished with it…and I had some missing (LOL). Just joking here.
M1 or Bulge. Either way I can knock a kit off the ole shelf. [^]
I’ve got the Italeri Marines Sherman, Dragon Firefly (and hopefully one of the new ones after Christmas), and the Trumpeter M1A2. I’d be okay with any of those…AFTER the Panther build is finito.
Sorry I haven’t been on this week. I’ve been very sick. Tomorrow will be my third day straight home from work. Doc says bronchaits(sp?). Got me on all kinds of drugs. Ya Ho. Really helps with those fine motor skills!! lol
Bill
Good to hear your doing OK, Bill. Hope you’d get better and better soon.
Glad to hear from Bill, kind of worried there. Have you been in the Panther build lately?
hope you get better soon there bill!!!
OK … OK … OK … I finally made it here.
All right after reading everyone’s posts re the Sherman build. The other 2 members who have not been on the forums for the last couple of days are thinking of building M4A4 and Firefly kits … so that eliminates Battle of the Bulge.
But I do hear that some are interested in doing an M10 so how does this sound to everyone.
Sherman and all variants thereof. This opens up the build to include M10’s, M36’s, M35’s, M32’s, Achilles, etc.
- All scales
- All OOB except for scratchbuilt details
- No AM parts except decals.
- No PE
Start date - January 1st or 15th
Give me feed back please.
sounds good to me, count me in don’t know what I’ll get until I get to the LHS. I am starting to get better at scratchbuilding, I did a pair of smoke launchers for my 1/72 crusader and I must say they look pretty good.
I guess I’ll be watching from the sidelines. [:(]