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Work In Progress / Re: SdKfz 222/223/260/261 - 3D Prototype 161111

« on: November 12, 2016, 03:00:06 am »

Hi, Ive been researching the 222 quite a biy as i am adding detail to a 1/6 Armortek model.

There are not that many clear period pix of wartime 222 from this ange and not that many that clearly show the tops of the screens.

The nearest i have found is on Jaque Littlefield's restored 222, and in this case the d sdhaped pieces look to be finer and are attached on both sides of the screen.
Having said that, i am always very wary of features on restored AFVs.

Please take a look at the excellent Panzer Tracts series, and in this case, the Leichter PanzerSpaehwagen book which covers all the series from 221 through to 261.
This book does not mention these d shaped parts on the screens at all.

I certainly think that at present they are too coarse and dont look right.

Cheers

Tim

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General Discussions / Re: Hetzer problem

« on: November 11, 2016, 02:54:23 am »

It certainly was. Complete 'A' Spue arrived today via DHL from Hong Kong.

Many thanks to all at Rubicon for great Customer Service.

Cheers
Tim

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General Discussions / Re: Hetzer problem

« on: November 10, 2016, 06:17:24 am »

Very happy to report that ive been contacted by a very nice chap at Rubicon and replacement front sprockets are being delivered to me.

Many thanks guys.

Cheers
Tim

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Work In Progress / Re: The all NEW M4A3 Sherman - TS1 Plastic Sprue 161017

« on: November 07, 2016, 04:31:07 am »

Lets get the kits first. Additional decal sets can be done at any time.

Tim

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General Discussions / Hetzer problem

« on: October 30, 2016, 09:15:20 am »

Hi all, i feel a bit embarrased to ask on here, but not much else i can do.
I had thought about buying another kit, but there is only one set of front sprockets, but 4 different rear idlers in the kit.

I built a Rubicon Hetzer about 3 months ago, but due to other builds have only just got around to painting.
Tonight, to my horror, i discovered that i had not fitted the outer part of the front sprockets of this Flampanzer version.
I no longer have the box and am now missing parts A01 & A04.

Ive added a photo of the part completed Hetzer to show the missing part. I only noticed when i was painting the tracks.



Is it possible to get just these 2 parts so that i can complete my model.

Cheers
Tim

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Wish Lists / Re: SURVEY: Small Arms & Heavy Weapons - Nov 2014 - Updated 160509

« on: October 27, 2016, 03:17:27 am »

Hi Rubicon, I have just got a third Opel Blitz to convert into a flak wagon. I was hoping to use a 37mm Flak 36 or flak 43.
The 20mm flak in all variants is available from a number of sources, but, unfortunately no seems to do a 37mm flak in 1/56 scale.

This might be a good place to start.

Cheers
Tim

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Work In Progress / Re: Save this space... another German vehicle coming! 161015

« on: October 26, 2016, 07:39:11 am »

Panzer 1V ausf J ......PLEASE

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Work In Progress / Re: Save this space... another German vehicle coming! 161015

« on: October 16, 2016, 05:44:08 am »

Have to agree with you there Ripley.
I am in desperate need for some 251 crews & Tank Commanders to complete all the models ive built so far.

Assuming the next German model is not a tank then i really hope it will be an SD.kfz. 7 multi kit so you can build either Prime mover or one of the flak wagons.

Cheers
Tim

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Work In Progress / Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - CLOSED!

« on: October 04, 2016, 08:15:22 am »

So, We have seen the sprues & the decals, but no box art yet.
Please Rubicon, lets have this for a Q4/2016 release.
Cheers
Tim

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General Discussions / Re: Panzer III & IV Revisited

« on: September 25, 2016, 03:48:39 am »

I am really wanting to get hold of a decent Panzer IV ausf J.
I am painting up a platoon of  panzer IV ausf H for a mate and i was tempted to get another to convert but i am very happy to wait if you are planning to do one.
Tim

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Wish Lists / Re: M18 Hellcat

« on: September 13, 2016, 04:02:23 am »

Thanks Rubicon.

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Wish Lists / Re: Loyd Carrier

« on: September 12, 2016, 07:19:15 am »

YES PLEASE

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Wish Lists / SDKFZ/7 Halftracks

« on: September 12, 2016, 07:18:19 am »

I am suprised that no one has mentioned these yet.
These were a real workhorse and were used mainly as tow vehiles for A/T guns and light howitzers or as one of the Flak variants with a quad 20mm Flak43 or a single 37mm Flak36.

Fingers crossed.
Tim

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Wish Lists / M18 Hellcat

« on: September 12, 2016, 07:11:04 am »

I know there was some debate a long time ago about which Allied Tank Destroyers you would do, And since then we have the fabulous M10/M36 kits.
However, I now think it is wortwhile thinking about the M18 Hellcat again.

I am not wanting to build any more resin monsters, so will have to wait patiently for a shiny plastic version.

Tim

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Wish Lists / Re: M15/M-16 Half tracks

« on: September 12, 2016, 07:06:33 am »

M16 MGMC would be fab.
Th Warlord version is a dog.
I have already built 2 of your M3 halftracks and they were a joy to build & paint.