A reference guide for the author about: scale modeling, model painting, history, war gaming, model inventory & project progress. Primary focus of modeling is WWII Armour & Infantry on the eastern front, with detail focus on the battle of Kursk
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Sunday, August 9, 2015
Plastic Soldier Co. 15mm(1/100)WWII Russian 45mm Anti Tank Gun
Comments: Gift
History:
Reviews:
Samples:
Scroll to find samples HERE @ Fjodins 15mm world
Using Heavy weapon w/ BGK & Basing Discussion_Guild: http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=308&t=26401
Progress:
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Hasegawa 1/72nd WWII German 88mm Gun Flak 18
Comments: This is another of the 1/72nd Hesegawa models that I picked up of a collection of another modeller, being sold at the local hobby shop. This is the exact box art work that I found on the internet (as opposed to scanning my box art). All the other box art I found were very close to the boxes I purchased except this one which is exact. I believe that this and the other models are from late 70's or early 80's. I'm planning to use this a an 88 being used at Kursk. After some investigating, I believe that this early version of the 88 my not of been at kursk, but I'm not positive and anyway I'm not that anal, so I'm going plan on 88 at kursk being fired while still on wheels.
History: Wikipedia LINK
Reviews: "ON THE WAY"
Samples:Henk of Holland: "HENK OF HOLLAND"
Scalemates: www.scalemates.com
Progress:Un-washed
Monday, December 31, 2012
Hat 1/72nd WWII German PAK40 Anti-Tank Gun
Comments: Another winning kit from Hat. Can't have too many anti tank guns. I wish Hat or Armourfast would make a Soviet counter part.
Love that box art :-)
Reviews:
Samples: HERE is photo of gun used to make box art gun!
Progress: Washed, one assembled
Hat 1/72nd WWII German 7.5cm IG 18 Gun
Comments: Hat & Armourfast are basically the same thing. I do not know the company's history, but I do like their philosophy of more for cheaper with a fast build. I really like the presentation of the box art on their gun series. Yes the detail of the model is not that great, but for someone trying to figure out painting techniques, more is much better. Right now my painting technique is far better than my building & gluing techniques, and that is not saying much. My gluing issues are so pathetic, that I'm concerned for myself, and that is why I love these rubbery snap together Kits. Stop sniffing the glue gang!
History: Wikipedea on 7.5cm le.IG 18 GUN,
Reviews: PSR Review,
Samples:
Progress: Washed, one assembled,
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Orion 1/72nd WWII Soviet Tankmen & Crew (Summer Dress) 1943-1945
Comments: If I ever lost faith in what I have been doing (i don't know what i'm doing), than this 1/72nd figure set put me back on track, in the pursuit of my quest (1/72nd windmills?). This set hits dead center on my collecting parameters. What not to love about this kit, Killer box art, Tank operators with sub-machine guns, the hubris of figure with roses, & shooting your way out of a tank hatch option. The options are intriguing. Sure the flash sucks, but at least the figures are worth the trouble. Get your Aryan/Slavic Armour Hatefest On!
History:
Reviews: PSR Review,
Samples:
Progress: Washed,
Orion 1/72nd WWII Soviet Tankmen and Crew (Winter Dress) 1943-1945
Comments: When I saw this set on the 1/72nd shelf of the hobby shop, I snapped it up right away. Even though it is out of my collecting parameters. That said, a couple figures could pass at Kursk (may need conversion?), some others could pass in Fall or Spring time line, however my surplus of Russian Winter Troops is ever growing. There is a storm building for a winter confrontation were the dish is served sub-zero.
History:
Reviews: PSR Review,
Samples:
Progress: Washed,
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Pegasus 1/72nd WWII German Mortar Teams (Granatwerfer)
Comments:This was one of the first 1/72 figure sets that I purchases in my current metamorphosis. I painted it once in panzer grey without primer, then stripped it only to Prime them in white (which I wished I had never done). well I've have about two years into these figures & sometimes I think of just buying a new set & starting over. This is such a nice kit & I hope I do it justice
History:
Reviews: Kit Review, Really good Review with excellent painted figures from this excellent site, Another super Great review with awesome photo
Samples:
Progress: Washed, Primed in White, Painted flesh_uniform_details, Needs assembly & Basing for next step
Zvezda 1/72nd WWII German Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gun FLAK 36/37
Comments: Getting close to completion with a camo paint scheme for Kursk!
History: Wikipedia on the 8.8cm Flak 18/36/37/41,
Reviews: Not on PSR? Super Review on ww2germans site w/great samples.
Samples: (insert tanktaco sample)
Progress: Near Complete, currently it has gloss coat waiting for decals
Zvezda 1/72nd WWII German 105 Howitzer with Crew
Comments: This is just about the only painted German equipment (Other than Tiger tank from the 90's) I have at this time. it was done in Panzer gray. Done with out any painting trick, but it's not too bad for early attempt.
Reviews: PSR Review,
Samples: (insert tank taco sample)
Progress: Complete!
Zvezda 1/72nd Soviet 45mm Anti-Tank Gun with Crew
Comments: This is one of the few completed kits I have. Done in dark green as all my first generation WWII Russians. It looks good for early attempt.
History: 45mm anti-tank gun M1942(M-42) & 45mm anti-tank gun M1937 (53-K) on Wikipedia,
Reviews: PSR Review,
Samples: (insert tank taco sample)
Progress: Completed with Matt Varnish __Possible future repainting
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