discussion Simon T Memorial GB: Nov-Feb 2020. Chat thread

[Lee Drennen]

If you put Candy in front of a Child they will eat it. Put a opportunity to build a Stug in front of Bob he will build it

 

[BattleshipBob]

If you put Candy in front of a Child they will eat it. Put a opportunity to build a Stug in front of Bob he will build it

You might be right Lee, easy to please

 

[boatman]

:thinking:Yea Bob youre stug easy :smiling: :nerd:
chris

 

[Guest]

I am saying nothing Bob.:smiling3:

 

[Lee Drennen]

I am saying nothing Bob.:smiling3:

You scared JR? Maybe it’s best I’m sure it will have 4BO in the reply

 

[Guest]

You scared JR? Maybe it’s best I’m sure it will have 4BO in the reply

Well I was the least surprised that he has shown a StuG, I mean what else could he possibly build. No I wasn't going to cause him nightmares thinking of a StuG that beautiful colour.:smiling3:

 

[Lee Drennen]

John. I’m sure Bob will be relived of that. In his Build Poll I can’t believe his “Groupies” didn’t go for a Stug. That’s like a famous Singer not singing there hit song.

 

[rtfoe]

Hi, even as a mothballed kit, the Hellcat is only 40% finished if you include installing the details like the stowage, mantlet water proofing, accessories and painting and weathering. I have left the turret detachable for painting the exposed interior. Here's what it looks like dismantled with a whole sprue to add the accessories...no PE or resin as I'm going to do the Simon thingy of scratching and improvising.



What you don't see above is the unseen stuff like two part putty, gauze, tissue, white glue, CA, wire, driveway dirt, pewter but in this case I will be using copper sheet and one or two drops of blood if I'm not careful.

I hope this makes the finish line.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[BattleshipBob]

A 4BO StuG, 4 BO good god Mr Race you know how to hurt!!!!!!

Planning to correct the faults and add lots of spare wheels, tracks etc. Not based on a picture but a few.

 

[Andy the Sheep]

Late as usual... but I made up my mind on what to build for this very special GB (my first GB, by the way) and after a prolonged and almost unfathomable thinking (if thinking is the due word to describe what my grey matter so strenuously strives to do ... ) the winner is...

I think I will paint it like the one below

That peculiar veihicle has a special meaning to me, so I think it's the right choice for this memorial GB.
Andrea.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Andrea. Glad to have you no better way to join your first GB.

 

[Guest]

Late as usual... but I made up my mind on what to build for this very special GB (my first GB, by the way) and after a prolonged and almost unfathomable thinking (if thinking is the due word to describe what my grey matter so strenuously strives to do ... ) the winner is...

I think I will paint it like the one below

That peculiar veihicle has a special meaning to me, so I think it's the right choice for this memorial GB.
Andrea.

Great choice Andrea, will look good in that paint scheme, and different too.

 

[Mini Me]

If I stare at it long enough it starts to move.......creepy :thinking:

 

[boatman]

HI GUYS well i dont want you all to think i wont remember Si as im not building kits so cant take part in this G/B but as i exsplained to Lee i was building tiger 's bridge when Si passed on. So for my tribute to Si is the bridge build part of tiger wil be my tribute to him so when ever i look at it an for all you chaps please think of Si i hope you all approve
chris

 

[Tim Marlow]

If I stare at it long enough it starts to move.......creepy :thinking:

I thought that was just me LOL....

 

[Guest]

Nice choice Andrea.

I've been looking at that kit for a while so it'll be good to see how it builds up.

 

[Richard48]

This my choice for resurrection of another old kit that i started back when I was very very very very young,,, (I’m sure the rabble will contain themselves with the old man jokes...but maybe not)

put this kit back in the box apparently and it’s not seen daylight until now... much needed detailing and scratchery to come

This brings back memories of my teens.From 13 onwards i adored Tamiya kits and when i got Francois Verlindens on target on Tigers i knew i had to do this kit!!!.Nice one fella.
Rich

 

[Richard48]

Indeed Bob. That's no point in me spending a lot of money on a decent kit only to ruin it, so ideal starting point!

ATB

Andrew

Very wise fella.I still havent mastered airbrushing and use older kits rather than tip top Meng,Takom etc.
Rich

 

[Richard48]

You may be a little surprised, but thought a second build was required so :thumb2:



bought a load of extras, will post a lot more info on the start date

bob

A wise choice Mr Stugmeister.I was on youtube other night and saw Panzermeister36 doing his panzer stuff.Incredible work he does.
Rich

 

[Richard48]

I got this cheap off e.bay.Bit of a Leopard fanatic as Bob is to Stugs,John for Russisn and pyrotechics hehe.Think i might do a Simon and try and throw some Eduard etch at this and Resin.Aim to do an Australian version with some stuff my friend got me in the 90s!!.Yep had the sets that long!!!.WARNING im not great with etch and there could be much foul language so ear defenders are mandatory.
Pip pip onk onk peeps.
Rich