Goodies...

[James Tainton]

I picked these items up today at the Post Office... :)
From DML in 1/35th scale;

http://www.militaryhobbies.ca/custom/productzoom/dml6182.jpg

http://www.militaryhobbies.ca/custom/productzoom/dml6187.jpg

http://www.militaryhobbies.ca/custom/productzoom/dml9058.jpg

and another 88mm anti tank gun from AFV CLUB

http://www.militaryhobbies.ca/custom/productzoom/afv35059.jpg

plus some ammo for my 10.5cm Howiter from that same company

http://www.militaryhobbies.ca/custom/productzoom/afv35062.jpg

[TreadHead]

Howdy panzer.....

I hate when modeler's brag....... ;) :) Mannnn, I wish my postman was so generous!

Tread.

Oh...BTW, we all expect build-up artilcles complete with photos on all of these kits panzer!!

No exceptions!!!

[gordy]

nice score! we're gonna lay in wait and shanghai your postal carriers truck!

[James Tainton]

some interesting detail items from Aber... ;)
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/shackles.jpg
a close up of the double pulleys
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/pulleys.jpg

[James Tainton]

plus these Tiger barrels- awesome detail!
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/tigerbarrels.jpghttp://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/tigerbarrelinstructions.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/tigerbarrelparts.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/tigerbarrelpartscloseup.jpg

[James Tainton]

and this kit from Alan
http://www.militaryhobbies.ca/custom/productzoom/al35019.jpg

Maybe I'll do a weekend build?- nah the sun will be out tommorrow and I be at the beach!

[KingTiger]

Nice haul!

We're setting up a box ambush on your street for your next delivery. :lol:

KingTiger

[James Tainton]

I have been studying with some Ninjas in the mountains here and I will be in stealth mode ;)

[M@ximus]

Wow. those seem like good models PanzerFaust. IS the Pak 88 from Afv club any good though? I've ready many reviews everyone said a different thing. But good luck on building. hope you'll post some photo's of them soon.

have fun!

[Tuna]

WOW XMAS time at the Tainton house!!! Those pulley's look wild.. the Barrels look awsome but scary...

The new kits out there are making it very hard for me to behave.. don't wanna have so many models on the shelf that I can't finish em before I die..

[ShermiesRule]

I'm just going to fill out a change of address card and have all his packages deliever to me.

[James Tainton]

Got me one of these new Flak 38's from Tristar- just what ya need to knock them pesky Jabos out of the air :thumb:
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/tristar/images/tri35010.jpg
Here is a review
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/revi...ar/tri35010.htm (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/tristar/tri35010.htm)

I got this Aber barrel to add a little detail to the kit;
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/flak38barrle.jpg
(short review here)
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/revi...tton/sm3505.htm (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/schatton/sm3505.htm)
there is a Jagdtiger barrel as well for a JT I'll be building.

I also bought the latest issues of a couple of my favorite model magazines;
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/Militaryminiatures.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/Militarymodelling.jpg

also this Panzer Tracts book on ammo carriers;
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/panzertracts.jpg ;)

[James Tainton]

Newstuff in the house today;
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/afvclub/images/afv35068.jpg
write up here
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/revi...ub/afv35068.htm (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/afvclub/afv35068.htm)

http://www.dragonmodelsltd.com/catalog/dml/new/6205photo/6205TOP.jpg
write up here
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/revi...agon/dr6205.htm (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/dragon/dr6205.htm)

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/dragon/images/dr6206.jpg
write up here
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/revi...agon/dr6206.htm (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/dragon/dr6206.htm)

I also bought some decals from a company I ain't never did hear of before,
called Fingerprint Designs;
one that has German interior stencils
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/fingerprintdesignsgermanst.jpg
and one that is for U.S.
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/fingerprintdesignus.jpg

a figure,
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/ultrafiguretanker.jpg
and some more figures;
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/tristarfigs.jpg

I also got a book or two;
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/sdkfz.104.jpg
a nice hard cover with some real nice deatail interior and exterior shots.
http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/colorcloseup.jpg

[Tuna]

I'm Jealous!!! :o I wish I got into modeling when I was single.. lol then I'd have a bigger stash for now!

[Stuke Sowle]

I'd think it'd be quickest James, if you added shots of stuff you didn't get! :)

[James Tainton]

A few items added to the inventory...
Photo etch fender set from Aber for a 250 German halftrack.
http://members.shaw.ca/hetzer/aber1.jpg

also a "upper armor" set for the 250 (Neu)
http://members.shaw.ca/hetzer/aber2.jpg

and one for the storage lockers on the outside.. hinge city....
http://members.shaw.ca/hetzer/aber3.jpg

For the Wespe self propelled artilery vehicle I've got started but have not worked on for a year a new Aber barrel.
http://members.shaw.ca/hetzer/aber4.jpg

Now PE for a armoured car...
http://members.shaw.ca/hetzer/aber5.jpg

front mud flaps for a Panther...
http://members.shaw.ca/hetzer/aber6.jpg

side skirts for a Jagdtiger
http://members.shaw.ca/hetzer/aber7.jpg

and of course I needed to get a grille set for my 1/35th scale T-34 from Dragon...
http://members.shaw.ca/hetzer/aber8.jpg

also just to carry on the Panzer I theme an old kit from Zvezda
http://www.militaryhobbies.ca/custom/productzoom/zv3523.jpg
and speaking of T-34's
I got the BIG one!!!

http://members.shaw.ca/hetzer/met34.jpg

[Stuke Sowle]

LOL..too funny man. Striking a pose with the big one. :)

That's a lot of stuff man. Have you had a chance to check out the PE sets from LionRoar? I recently got their set for DML's Panther D/A off Ebay for about twelve bucks. The set includes all the normal stuff that you would get with Eduard and Aber, plus the side skirts. Pretty good deal.

You can check out their stuff at:

www.lionroar.net, just be forewarned that the load times are kinda slow. :(

[Stuke Sowle]

Actually go for this link, quicker:

Lion Roar (http://www.lionroar.net/en/intro.htm)

[James Tainton]

Yes I have had experience with Lion Roar PE. I used it on a blog I was doing on the Tristar Panzer I/A over at Track-Link.
(Click on picture below)

http://members.shaw.ca/artisticsolutions/Chapter21.jpg (http://www.track-link.net/blogs/33)

I was initialy quite excited about the new manufacturer's product but after using it and using Aber stuff at the same time- my enthusiasim has somewhat cooled toward Lion Roar -(there Elephant barrel was merely a bad casting in white metal of the kits barrel put together!)
I firmly prefer the Aber photo-etch now - its seems to have the most accurate engineering and ease of a assembly- The metal of LR is thicker and not as easy to work with as the Aber stuff. I see there are other companies coming out- Voyager
http://www.voyagermodel.com/ for example... I haven't seen these or worked with them in person so I can't say for sure but I think I'll stick with ABER ;)

[James Tainton]

I picked up the Eduard detail set for the DML 251 ausf. C. I usually only like to use the Aber sets as I find their detail to be more authentic, however I thought I'd give this set a shot just for fun.
http://members.shaw.ca/nashorn/PA/AFV/eduard251c.jpg

[James Tainton]

got the latest #14 Allied-Axis today.
some very cool shots inside of American tank crews.
http://members.shaw.ca/jadgtiger/alliedaxis14.jpg
a shot inside
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=9832&img=tankcrew.jpg

[James Tainton]

scored this hard cover for auto weapon reference.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=9050&img=germanautowep.jpg

[James Tainton]

also a nice book on soviet armour with lots and lots of colour profiles
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=9057&img=tankpowersoviet.jpg

this is a light little book with very general info but handy to get it all in one place-
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=9059&img=armorinnorm.jpg

and for my 251
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=9058&img=251fruils.jpg

[James Tainton]

picked up two sets of aftermarket decals for 1/35th scale production turret Tiger II's.
They are new items from Echelon Fine Details.
The front of the included flyer with paint job info on the inside, and the decal sheet.
(I have purposely saved the scans at a low resolution to discourage copying. Rest assured the printing is sharp and the colours vibrant.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=9987&img=echelontigerII1a.jpg
the inside with the paint profile info
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=9990&img=echelontigerIIib.jpg
a close up of one set of numerals.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=9991&img=echelondecalcloseup.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=9988&img=echelontigerII2.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=9989&img=echelontigerII2inside.jpg

more info here
Echelon Decals (http://pachome1.pacific.net.sg/~kriegsketten/)

[James Tainton]

I have recently purchased two of the hard cover books being put out by the publisher
Total Detail (http://www.total-detail.co.uk/index.asp)

I got the first and third books in the series of 4 (so far)

this one is the first (click on pic)
http://www.total-detail.co.uk/images/book-250-livinghistory.jpg (http://www.total-detail.co.uk/books-view.asp?strBookID=1)

and this one I got as well
http://www.total-detail.co.uk/images/250-Arch-Pt-2-Cover.jpg (http://www.total-detail.co.uk/books-view.asp?strBookID=4)

the first one has pages of BW and colour photographs of a contemparary re-enactment group with a refurbished 250 with all the uniforms and equipment. I found the quality of the pictures to be somewhat disappointing as the focus was a little soft and the images were more artistic than technical. For that reason I would not recommend the book to those looking for a clear reference on the 250 ala the Achtung Panzer series and others. I did like the Uniforms, Standard Issue Equipment, Ordnance, Small Items chapters- these were clear and concise.
It is a very well crafted book but, not a techies bible...
The second book while not as thick is still chock full of period photographs of the real items in the various theatres of operation.
I have only been able to brifly glance thru both titles so... more thoughts may follow in time... ;)

[James Tainton]

I finally got this reference book on German radios of WWII. It is a very well made book hard cover clear colour pics. The inside covers every type of radio and some history, design and construction discussed. There are some fundamental wiring diagrams as well.

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=10778&img=2840481812.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[DOJO]

Where did you get it and how much is it?

[James Tainton]

http://www.jjfpub.mb.ca/heimdal.htm

[James Tainton]

got this 251 profile from Wydawnictwo Militaria- not too many pictures I haven't seen but there are many line drawings of different versions and colour profiles.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=11010&img=251tankpower.jpg

and this one from AJ Press on the Ferdinand and Elephant
This is a good reference -if the pics are a little dark. Much in there is about the Tiger(P) as well.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=11011&img=ajpressferd.jpg

[James Tainton]

bought these two photo ref books. This company's books are fast becoming one of my ultimate favorites. The pictures are sooo clear and really useful.
One on the T-34/85
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=11204&img=t3485bvook.jpg

and one on the Schwimmwagen
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=11205&img=swimmwagbook.jpg

also I picked up a set of Friulmodel Ferdinand tracks for either the Italeri Porshe Tiger or the DML one.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=11206&img=ferdtrax.jpg

and a set ot the cleance indicator poles from AFV Club
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=11207&img=poles.jpg

[Stuke Sowle]

$47.99 for Friuls??? That better be in Canadian!!!! :)

You've got more reference books in this thread than I have in my entire collection!!

[James Tainton]

:lol:

Feel free to ask me any questions on any subject that I may have a book on.

P.S. forgot this one- Puma barrel from Aber
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=11219&img=pumabarrel.jpg

[James Tainton]

I couldn't resist picking up this 1/72 scale FAMO from Trumpeter today- almost the same price as a regular 1/35th scale kit! It's pretty elaborate in its detail- single link tracks as well!
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13748&img=famotrump.jpg

and while I'm at it I'll show you a couple of books I got as well
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13749&img=panzertracts12.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13750&img=436Untitled-1.jpg

[Finnmodeler]

Originally posted by panzerfaust@Jun 16 2005, 01:23 AM
I couldn't resist picking up this 1/72 scale FAMO from Trumpeter today- almost the same price as a regular 1/35th scale kit! It's pretty elaborate in its detail- single link tracks as well!

Hi James!
You got a nice one. I have this, too and it looks just great. It has lot of detailing potential as it comes with fully displayable engine unlike Revell. Tracks look nice but a bit intimidating. Hopefully fit is good, otherwise there is lot of problems ahead.

Br,
Niko

[James Tainton]

Yes the engine is a nice bonus- maybe use it for a Panzer III tank as well
here are some shots of the sprues.

click on thumbs for higher res
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13829&img=1thumb.jpg (http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13828&img=1.jpg)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13831&img=2thumb.jpg (http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13830&img=2.jpg)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13833&img=3thumb.jpg (http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13832&img=4443.jpg)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13836&img=4thumb.jpg (http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13851&img=71984.jpg)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13837&img=5thumb.jpg (http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13852&img=37185.jpg)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13840&img=6thumb.jpg (http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13853&img=92046.jpg)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13855&img=7thumb.jpg (http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13854&img=12477.jpg)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13857&img=8thumb.jpg (http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13856&img=68768.jpg)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13859&img=9thumb.jpg (http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=13858&img=98059.jpg)

[Finnmodeler]

Originally posted by panzerfaust@Jun 17 2005, 03:27 PM
Yes the engine is a nice bonus- maybe use it for a Panzer III tank as well

Hi,
good catch on that one! Didn't come to think of that possibility:) Hmm, Famo with crane and engine to be moved from PzIII... Certainly a diorama potential.

Niko

[James Tainton]

(sorry about bandwidth :( )

I picked up these ammo sets from AFV the other day- nice but no decals :(
http://members.shaw.ca/panther5/goodies/88ammo.jpg
one is for Nashorn and Tiger II etc.
the other for the FLAK gun

also got this Die cast E-100 in 1/72 scale ( I have a few of these things- not all from DML)
http://members.shaw.ca/panther5/goodies/e100a.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/panther5/goodies/e100b.jpg

[James Tainton]

okay also to update- I did get some of these new decals from Bison for the Panzer I
http://members.shaw.ca/panther5/goodies/bisondcal.jpg

The painting profiles are great and the decals are okay but the Balkenkreuz - the yellow has a white edge on them- looks like the registration was off or maybe it's meant to be like that-
I also got two new books from Concord- one a very nice collection of painting from Ron Volstad-
http://members.shaw.ca/panther5/goodies/volstadblitz.jpg

and anoter book on the Totenkopf Divion
http://members.shaw.ca/panther5/goodies/deathhead.jpg
this one contains pictures from the time plus some uniform illustration done by someone called Andrew. If you didn't look close and read the signiature you'de think they may have been done by Volstad.

[James Tainton]

Well I got this delivered today!
http://www.jjfpub.mb.ca/ImagesJJF/MWittman%20cover001_B.jpg
I haven't had a chance to look it over but tonight I will. I sure love that "NEW" book smell! :lol:

I also picked up four more 1/72 scale kits- the recent purchase I made of the Mirage Hobby Panzer IV D has me wanting more. so I got these for now...
from Mirage Hobby
1. Leningrad 76.2mm selfpropelled gun. No. 72627
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=14746&img=Leningrad-76.2mm.jpg

2. Chinese tank Vickers E Mk B No. 72621
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=14747&img=Chinese-tank-Vickers-E-Mk-B.jpg

3. Grant MK I El Alemein No. 72804
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=14750&img=grant.jpg

also from UM in 1/72 Sd.Kfz. 140/1
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=14749&img=Sd.Kfz.-140-1.jpg

Plus I got this new figure set from Dragon for my FLAK 88's
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=14748&img=flakartillerycrew.jpg

I'll post comments and pics of each as soon as I get a chance.

[Evan August]

Both those Concord books are on my list, the Volstad one in particular. I'd love to see a series of these, covering the entire war with Volstad paintings.

[Flak]

Hi James,

What is the quality of 1/72 UM Sd. Kfz. 140/1 is? Can you please post the sprues pictures for us...if you have time ;) I'm interesting to get the kit...

Thanks,
Marco

[James Tainton]

Got a few items today
A set of "New" style fenders for the Tristar Panzer IV/D I will be getting Thursday ( ya right, we'll see...) These will look great on the deluxe kit from Tristar.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15061&img=pz4fend.jpg

Also in the Aber lane I got a set for the DML 250/3 Grief I have on the shelves.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15057&img=grief.jpg

and a set of mufflers from Moskit for a Bergpanther project sometime in the future.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15058&img=mokitbergpanther.jpg

and something different - an set from PIO for a Panther D from Kursk (meant for the Dragon kit)
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15054&img=883boxtop.jpg

it comes with some wood to make rear stowage boxes , several marking options, some tow cables- (oddly a set for 1/72 scale are included as well!) a resin antenna mount for a command version, and a metal etch fret for a side stowage box.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15062&img=wood.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15056&img=8243decals.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15055&img=cables.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15063&img=metal.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15059&img=3427page1.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15060&img=page2.jpg

[James Tainton]

Got this decal set frm Techmod for early Tiger I's
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15069&img=tecmodtiger1.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15068&img=techmoddecals.jpg

colour profiles included
(a sample)
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15070&img=colouttechmod.jpg

[RC_Hill]

You're more than likely going to have to use those fenders either way....which isn't a bad thing...I just wish that Tristar didn't put pz III style fenders in there...that seems like one of the most basic of things to do (the fenders)....

[James Tainton]

Originally posted by ramcke_jager@Jul 13 2005, 10:03 AM
You're more than likely going to have to use those fenders either way....which isn't a bad thing...I just wish that Tristar didn't put pz III style fenders in there...that seems like one of the most basic of things to do (the fenders)....


As I haven't seen the kit to really speak from a knowledgable position on the look of these fenders
I think from this post the look can be explained by the shrinking down from 1/24th scale to 1/35th scale so ...
Saul Garcia

Can't blame Hilary June 30 2005, 2:59 PM

Hi Guys,

I spoke to Tom Jentz and he informs me the original plans, at 1/24th scale,dis have the proper pattern but scaling it down to 1/35th made them appear as dots. Since the bottom of the fenders are so poor, I will just replace them with Aber's set....or Part if I get my hands on one.

Regards,
Saúl



from here
http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?foru...geid=1120001989 (http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=47207&messageid=1120001989)

I don't know why everybody is so willing to trash this kit -espacially considering that most people that would give a crap about the accuracy of the fenders would replace them with PE in any case because of the thickness issue let alone the supposed "dot" pattern. Seems to be a real negative "spoiled" mind set out there- wow a little flash- THROW IT IN THE GARBAGE!!! I CAN"T BARE IT!!!
What a load of hogwash. I'll bet you the rest of the kit sings compared to the genriatric Tamiya Panzer IV ausf. D, (which I have by the way and there is a lot more additions and work needing to be done on that sucker.!!!) I will be getting my kit tomorrow according to Dave my local plastic pusher, so I will post a more informed opinon after the event. Tell me R.C. , do you have the kit yet? Or seen one in person? ;)

[James Tainton]

I also purchased with my own hard earned money these items.
Two sets from Cutting Edge that will help accuratize the Panzer III I'm working on, a mantlet replacement and return rollers that don't have that knock-out mark right in the middle
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15096&img=cuttingedgepziii.jpg

for reading material I finally got No. 7 of Armor models- I have eight already and missed getting this one first time around- This magazine is pretty economically priced compared to some of the higher end mags out there. This issue deals mainly with the Hetzer.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15101&img=armormodel7.jpg

plus I got some more reference for thr Panzer I's in my life
this is a nice little profile with some great pics and some very nice drawings for scratch building rarer versions
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15099&img=tankvolpz!.jpg

and to top it off the piece of resistance.... the Afrika Korps book from Heimdal
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15098&img=heimdalDAK.jpg
Excellent reference.

[James Tainton]

latest purchase
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15399&img=spongebob.jpg

[James Tainton]

picked up these excellent reference - great value!- for the T-55
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15498&img=t55.jpg

and this one for the Panzer IV
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15499&img=squadpzIV.jpg

while visiting Imperial hobbies today to pick up my Trumpeter KV 1 (Thanks for the tip Darren) I saw this title and snapped it up.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15500&img=88book.jpg

Yesterday At Magic Box Hobbies I bought this Concorde title- and actually its a little disaappointing, the pics are not so rare. ;)
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15501&img=panzersinna.jpg

[DOJO]

Did you get WWP T-55 book? It's very good!!!!

[James Tainton]

I'm afraid I still need to get that one... but T-55's aren't a priority right now ;)
I did manage to get this title though- very nice- exseee-lent photographic reference for many vehicles that one often doesn't see.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15724&img=german-armor-and-special-un.jpg

Here is a review from Naval & Military Press


Author:
Waldemar Trojca
Category:
World War Two Third Reich Edged Weapons,Armour,Firearms & Tanks
ISBN:
0 921991 73 8
Price:
£65
Product Code No:
6535
GERMAN ARMOUR AND SPECIAL UNITS OF WORLD WAR II

All major tanks and armoured support vehicles are presented, from the Panzer I to the King Tiger along with assault guns, self propelled artilery, halftracks and armoured cars.Additionally, many of the tanks and support vehicles modified for Operation Sea Lion are shown during testing or later use during the war.Rare vehicles such as the Landwasserschlepper, anti-aircraft barges, sturmpioner boats and the Suka Zu Fuss are included too.The photos illustrate many field modifications to an assortment of vehicles together with interesting and innovative uses of such vehicles.The photos are excellent quality and almost all of them are previously unpublished.Many are presented full-page.As an interesting extra the author has included an extensive section on the Kustenjager (the German equivalent of marine commandos).As part of the Brandenburgers, the Kustenjagers took part in many landings in the Aegean and the Mediterranean.A brief (15) but very interesting diary of their operations is included in the text portion of the book.Also included is a 16 page colour section highlighting many of the vehicles seen in the photos.This title is a must for any modeler or photo enthusiast.

[James Tainton]

This book that I bought today is going to be useful
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15730&img=tankcombatNA.jpg
a review from Amazon
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
The focus of this book is the tank battles fought during the opening phase of the war in North Africa. What really happened during the engagements? How were the tanks fought? What were their strengths and weaknesses? Not simplified generalities, but substantive, basic facts gleaned from searching for details in the surviving original records. The accounts of each battle are excerpted from the original reports written by the participants directly after each engagement. To understand the basis for the outcome of the battles, it is necessary to possess a basic understanding of the capabilities of each type of tank, its opponents, and how they were tactically employed. The first five chapters in this volume provide descriptions and technical attributes of the British, German, and Italian tanks and anti-tank guns along with the tactical doctrine from the period. Chapters six through eleven contain the details of the tank battles fought in North Africa during the period from February 1941 to June 1941. Translated excerpts from the Deutsches Afrikakorps war diary are used as a backdrop to provide a chronological guide as events progressed. An interesting feature from this war diary was the brief daily weather report revealing how hot it was and when sand storms occurred. Details on the actions in the tank battles are taken from after-action-accounts written directly after the engagements, enhanced by excerpts from war diaries of the armoured units involved to fill in the preliminary moves, buildup of strength, combat losses, and details on the actions that weren't contained in the after-action-reports. This book is compiled from the results of digging through original records for over thirty years in an attempt to find data that would aid in assessing and understanding the tank battles that took place in North Africa. Tom Jentz is also the author of Panzertruppen 1933-1942, and Panzertruppen 1943-1945 (both titles are available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.)., over 100 b/w photographs, 30 line drawings, 8 1/2" x 11"


two figure sets from Dragon
this one has received great reviews
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15728&img=tankriders.jpg

and this one as well
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15729&img=panzerlahcrew.jpg

[James Tainton]

The latest edition to the collection of accessories is a set of white metal Friulmodel tracks fro a 250/9 I want to put together someday.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15725&img=friul250.jpg

and these Aber sets
a recent set off fenders for a 252 or early 250
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15726&img=252fendersaber.jpg

and you can never have enough of the Panther storage sets.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15727&img=aberpantherstorage.jpg

[James Tainton]

Well Mr. Flak I got the Aber interior set for the Tristar Panzer I/A
It looks pretty good from a quick look
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15797&img=panzeriainterior.jpg

you get two metal sheets
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15793&img=interior1.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15794&img=interior2.jpg

and a transparency that covers the control panel and the radio
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15795&img=trans.jpg

plus these resin parts!
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15796&img=1211resin.jpg

and I also managed to get my hands on something I've been wanting since the first 251/D was released by DML - a basic PE set
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15791&img=251dbasic.jpg

and for the Panzer Iv's in my future- a turret basket. Cool :)
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15798&img=pzivturret.jpg

[Flak]

Yeah!!! :lol:

Agreed with you, the Aber set looks pretty good as well as the resin casting parts. I am look forward to seeing your "step-by-step" building pictures...very soon??? :lol:

[James Tainton]

not real soon ... sorry ;)
these books from Tankograd Publishing are very nice- they have very clean/clear and unpublished pics. The three books cover different vehicles. Each one starts off with WWI cars (which though I'm not really interested in those right now, they may come in handy some day) but progress to WWII Panzers and Halbkette.
Book 1
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16254&img=deutscheFahrzeugraritaten1.jpg

Book 2
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16253&img=deutscheFahrzeugraritaten2.jpg

and Book 3
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16251&img=deutscheFahrzeugraritaten3.jpg

[James Tainton]

Got this one a couple o' weeks ago from J.J. Fedorowicz (http://www.jjfpub.mb.ca/) here in Canada
It's part of a whole series on W.W.II subjects.
Some of the initial anticipation was met with a bit of a let down. I still like the book, mainly because I just love books. For the more critical, I have to say that I think the main bulk of the pics have been seen before. There has been some complaint about the use of a matt style stock for printing the pics as well. It is still a nice collection with a section in the rear on the SturmTiger. There are some colour profiles too. I would suggest you take a browse through a one before you buy.;)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16647&img=tigeratwar.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16648&img=sturm.jpg

[James Tainton]

I also got this larger one on the Panzer III. It too has the matt paper, (which I don't mind). It is a pretty big book with 300 B?W and colour pictures. There are many technical drawings and interior layout photos. There are many colour profiles- some in the traditional 2D format others in a computer 3D format. Many of these compy generated images have a very irritating and inaccurate skin texture on them- don't know why this was done??? :(
If you can afford it I would say it's worth it to get.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16729&img=pziiibook.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16730&img=colourprofiletexturepziii.jpg

[James Tainton]

picked this set of decals from Echelon today- for the 506 Tigers
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16790&img=echelontiger506.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16791&img=echelontiger506decals.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16792&img=echelontiger506decalsins.jpg

[panamadan]

I wish that I had a hobby shop that carries that stuff near me! Dan

[James Tainton]

Yes we are lucky there are several good hobbie shops in Van.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16805&img=atb128.jpg

I bought this After The Battle at the local magazine store, mainly because there is a very interesting article about the making of the recent German film Der Untergang
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16806&img=atbpage1.jpg

[James Tainton]

I bought this book on Tigers a few weeks ago- too tired or busy to post though.
Its a pretty thick book for these kinda books from Wyndawnictwo Militaria and is bi-lingual with an english half. The history is written in a very readable style. I recommend it. ;)
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16895&img=tigerinaction230.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16896&img=tiger1sample.jpg

[James Tainton]

Also purchased with my own hard earned money- another set of decals from Echelon.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16892&img=echerlontiger1schwPz502.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16890&img=502decalprofiles.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16889&img=502decal.jpg

[James Tainton]

Also today these titles found their way to my bookshelf...
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16894&img=walkm4sherman.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16893&img=modellingmarderselfprop.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16891&img=concordpanzersinthegunsight.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16888&img=251bookmuseum.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=16897&img=jagdpanzer38.jpg

[James Tainton]

Not able to do much modelling these days but have bought some more reference books.
First one for the Trumpeter KV 1 & KV 2.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17101&img=KW1.jpg

decided to get some Sherman refs-you never know...
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17103&img=tankogradsherm.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17104&img=tidsherm.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17105&img=ustankbattleseurope.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17102&img=tankbattlespacific.jpg

[James Tainton]

I've bought a few things without posting- too lazy- and no one seems to want to ask about the purchases. Anyways- thought I'd show you what I got in the mail from afriend in Germany today.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18639&img=haltrackbook.jpg

[Sheeds]

Pretty nice books there James. Just one question regarding your purchases...did the retailer give you a bag to carry them in?

Cheers, Willy

[Finnmodeler]

Originally posted by panzerfaust@Oct 17 2005, 08:28 PM
I've bought a few things without posting- too lazy- and no one seems to want to ask about the purchases. Anyways- thought I'd show you what I got in the mail from afriend in Germany today.

Hi James,
can you tell if this book contains pics from Sd.Kfz7? As I have ancient Tamiya 7/2 projct waiting that has some obscure items that I have no pics available.

Niko

[Finnmodeler]

Originally posted by panzerfaust@Aug 27 2005, 09:35 PM
I bought this book on Tigers a few weeks ago- too tired or busy to post though.
Its a pretty thick book for these kinda books from Wyndawnictwo Militaria and is bi-lingual with an english half. The history is written in a very readable style. I recommend it. ;)

I have this one, too. It has interesting text to read but unfortunately not too many pics of Initial Tigers, not that there are many available at all. Still I also recommend this book.

Niko

[Finnmodeler]

Originally posted by panzerfaust@Sep 4 2005, 07:42 PM
Not able to do much modelling these days but have bought some more reference books.
First one for the Trumpeter KV 1 & KV 2.

This book was a big disappointment when regarding KV-2. I bought to aid my Trumpeter KV-2 project but I must say it is nearly useless :( There are only few pics of KV-2 and only one from behind. There is no, in pics or drawings at least, told differences of early and late KV-2's. But there is lot of pics other earlier KV's.

Niko

[Finnmodeler]

Originally posted by panzerfaust@Aug 27 2005, 09:46 PM
Also today these titles found their way to my bookshelf...

Hi again James,
I have also this Marder modelling book and it is excellent. Of course there could more photos but there is always a limit to number of pages :lol:

Does Panzers in gunsights have unseen pics or are they just recycling old ones?

And one more question, How do you find this 251 book compared to WWP's 251 book which is quite good.

Sorry to reply so many times but I just can't help myself ;)

Thanks,
Niko

[Larry Bates]

Originally posted by panzerfaust@Oct 17 2005, 08:28 PM
I've bought a few things without posting- too lazy- and no one seems to want to ask about the purchases. Anyways- thought I'd show you what I got in the mail from afriend in Germany today
James.

Please let us know what this book contains info wise. Any good photos?

I ask as I'm building ( or toying around with starting to build ;) )an sdkfz. 11 zugkraftwagen {dash 4?) to tow a nebelwerfer, and havelittle references on them, other than the new Concord German Halftracks book. This new book from Concord has some great photos in it, finally got ONE of a nebewerfer being towed by an 11/4. Also some very good profiles.

Larry

[James Tainton]

I'll try to answer your posts in a timely manner-hard to find the time. :(

[James Tainton]

In the meantime- a couple of items that I got today.
One that I really like and am glad to have is the new 251 book from Panzer Tracts
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18762&img=panzertracts251.jpg
It looks to be a really fine reference for this vehicle-nice clear pics-I'll post more about it once I get a better look.

And instead of the Panzer Tracts book on the Jadgpanther, (which I put on the to buy pile at the local hobby shop) I bought the Schiffer book on the Afrika Korps.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18765&img=afikabook.jpg

and also I snapped up the latest issue of the AFV modeller mag
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18766&img=afv24.jpg

[James Tainton]

Haven't added much here of late- too lazy but two books i picked up today- you may wish to get

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19871&img=autobook.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19872&img=whermactpanzers.jpg

[James Tainton]

Thought I'd mention I got this recent publication from J.J. Fedorowicz. ( I may fall asleep while looking through it tonight but I will try and post my impretions of it as soon as I can.)http://members.shaw.ca/hetzer/fritz.gif
http://www.jjfpub.mb.ca/ss_armor.htm
http://www.jjfpub.mb.ca/ImagesJJF/SS_Armor/SSArmorCover.jpg

(Edit: Very good book- I recommend it!)

[James Tainton]

I picked up one of those Cyber-Hobby DAK Tigers at a local hobby shop today. I got lucky I guess as there were only three there. I only paid $69.00 CND which is significantly less than some other sources such as at Military Hobbies or J.J. Fedorowicz where it's close to $90.00 (without shipping.)
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20848&img=6286-BOX.jpg

Also this was scored last week
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20849&img=l_DRA6287.jpg

as well as this old gem which I will pair with the above 88.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20850&img=tam_35148.jpg

[sam_dwyer]

Gday James,
Man you must have some disposable income.. or no mortgage, kids etc!

I saw this post on ML, and instantly thought of you!
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47211/threa...+enough+%3B+%29 (http://www.network54.com/Forum/47211/thread/1134589175/Top+Ten+signs+that+you%27re+buying+too+much+and+no t+building+enough+%3B+%29)

Now, get back to your IVE, some of us are waiting for your next update.

Sammy

[James Tainton]

Gday Bruce... I mean Sam... (reference to an old Monty Python skit)
Bruces (http://orangecow.org/pythonet/sketches/bruces.htm)
the Panzer IV?- two or so days to go till a two week break!
I should be able to make some headway then as I will not be travelling anywhere to see any family this year... probably just rent the 6 hour version of DAS BOOT for Christmas Day. :lol:

[Larry Bates]

Hello Bruce......... :lol:

Ahhhh, love the Python's.

incaseyouhavn'tnoticedanotherreferencefromtheholyg railathtebottomofmypage.

[RC_Hill]

Originally posted by panzerfaust@Dec 14 2005, 10:54 PM
I picked up one of those Cyber-Hobby DAK Tigers at a local hobby shop today.
Mu-HAHAHAHA

Now we can see you build it :) (after your IV E perhaps :lol: )

[James Tainton]

got this book today- should come in handy for reference in building the Maus and E-100 I have on the shelf. A really complete selection of contempary photographs as well as many detailed scale drawings. Check one out.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=21692&img=germansecretpan.jpg

[James Tainton]

bought this ancient (1977) book on the Panzer IV on-line from Cadman books. Arrived in the mail today. I have seen almost all of the photographs before but hey it's a book about Panzer IV's -what's not to like?
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=21805&img=oldpzivbook.jpg

[Sheeds]

The Matrix must be working James.

I just got the same book in the mail today from an eBay auction late last year! :)

Thats the set now, oldies but goodies.

Bill.

[James Tainton]

picked up this ICM BergPanther today. I know I could probably cobble one together with a DML Panther D or A, and probably will at some point but I was just curious as to the quality of this kit.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=21817&img=BergPanther.jpg

Also got this Italeri Kubelwagen kit as, according to Ampersand Publishing's special on the Kubelwagen, this is an early type... appropriate if I were to use a Kubelwagen with my 1941 DAK Panzer IV/E. The other ones out there represent post '42 versions.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=21818&img=italerikubelwag.jpg

[mnickolson]

James,

How is the quality of the ICM? Art work looks cool.

Mike

[James Tainton]

Originally posted by mnickolson@Jan 10 2006, 09:21 PM
James,

How is the quality of the ICM? Art work looks cool.

Mike
I'll try to take some pictures this weekend and post them. I'll put some Dragon parts nearby for comparison ;)

I picked up this book today.

(from J.J. Fedoriwicz's site) Sturm auf Moskau (Assault on Moscow) (Pour le Merite). Hard cover, large format, German text, 160 pages (of which 32 are text), 14 black and white photographs and 103 color photos plus 3 color maps. Beautiful photo album covering the first year of the war on the Eastern Front. This is the first volume of a planned multi-part set. Several of the color photos are full or double page. Very, very good reference for both armor and uniform buffs. Price $42 USD
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=21890&img=sturm-auf-moska.jpg

sample
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=21891&img=sturm2.jpg

[James Tainton]

This is a recent addition to my growing Panzer Tracts collection. May help with the above Bergpanther kit.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=21892&img=bergepanzerwage.jpg

as well I got this Panzer Tracts book on the Panzerkampfwagen VI P
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=21893&img=pzvIpPT.jpg

Both books from Landmark books.

[James Tainton]

Picked up the new Allied Axis #16. Some excellent shots Of the Nashorn and the 7.5cm PaK 40.
Oh and there's something about some 1.5 ton Chevy truck and those weird DUKWs.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=22201&img=Alliedaxis16.jp.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=22200&img=aa16.jpg

[James Tainton]

Something else to toss on the pile.
The T-34 interior set from VLS.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=22259&img=t34interior.jpg

[James Tainton]

Okay a little delay in getting some kits that I had bought over the last week or so...
First - I now own another one of those slightly long and narrow Dragon 251s;
the Sd.Kfz.251/17 Ausf. D
(really like the artwork from Barry Crook)
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=22342&img=SdKfz251:17Ausf.jpg

I also picked up the AFV Club "Stuka Fuss" Sd.Kfz. 251/1
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=22341&img=Sd.Kfz251:Ausf..jpg

Today just happened to walk in at the right time and scored the only versions of these kits on display at the local hobby store "Magic Box Hobbies"
This was meant to be a "sample kit" not to be sold), but the propriator said since I was such a good customer I could have them ;)
The new Panzerkampfwagen IV/E "VorPanzer"
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=22340&img=Pz.Kpfw.IV_Ausf.jpg

and the new 2cm Flack gun
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=22339&img=2cmFlak38.jpg

[sam_dwyer]

'Such a good customer' - man, you must be putting his kids thru college!

Im jealous, you have the Flak 38, still no sign of it here, and ive got a Flakpanzer 38t without a gun :(

Sam

[James Tainton]

I purchased the second in the triology of this colour photo book series from Pour le Mérite covering the Germans incursion into Russia. Many excellent photos. I ordered it from J.J. Fedorowicz here in Canada.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=22816&img=indietiefenrusl.jpg

Also scored this Hunnicut title on one American tank with Second World War beginnings that I find interesting. Wonder how much it would get on ebay? :lol: I got it for $109.00 CND.
The Tamiya Pershing kit is in the home stock.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=22817&img=pershinghunnicu.jpg

[James Tainton]

Got these from Hong Kong today...
From HabbyFan a Afrika Korps crew for my 88
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=22856&img=hobbyfab88crew..jpg

And my very own Tristar Panzer IV/C
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=22857&img=Tristar-PanzerI.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Hey James,

have you checked out the DML flak 38 yet? I'm wondering if I should get the Tristar or the Dragon. Whatcha think? seen the Tristar?

Larry

[James Tainton]

Originally posted by Larry Bates@Jan 27 2006, 10:43 PM
Hey James,

have you checked out the DML flak 38 yet? I'm wondering if I should get the Tristar or the Dragon. Whatcha think? seen the Tristar?

Larry
Well from a quick look over I would have to say the Dragon one looks better + it includes some PE parts that will help make it look more detailed. I will try and scan/photo the two kits so you can make your own juudgement.
A few things were dropped off by the mailman today from Scalewerk (http://www.scalewerke.com/default.htm). I got two sets of Schatton barrles for MGs.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23113&img=shattonmgbarrel.jpg

And a couple of sets of WW2 Productions resin tracks.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23112&img=ww2prodwinterti.jpg

[Larry Bates]

James,

Cool, I just ordered some stuff from Suds last week. I got that MG 34 too. also some WWII tracks for my Panther. I think I already ordered the tristar flak 38 cause it was half of what it is in the states.

Larry

[Flak]

I got two sets of Schatton barrles for MGs.

Hi James...what are the Schatton barrels look like...are they in good finished and good shape...I'm interesting to get them for my vehicles also...but I'm different at to get them at HK... :(

[James Tainton]

Originally posted by Flak@Jan 31 2006, 06:19 AM

Hi James...what are the Schatton barrels look like...are they in good finished and good shape...I'm interesting to get them for my vehicles also...but I'm different at to get them at HK... :(
The barrels are really nice. But I don't know about the tracks- there is soo much flash- I think I'll stick with Friulmodel (or ModelKasten) in the future, :(

[Larry Bates]

Is the flash heavy? or can you remove it with a toothbrush like it says on pmms?

HOw many barrels in the bag for the mg 34, one or two?

Larry

[Flak]

Thanks for your quick respond!!! I will pick up them for my vehicles :lol:

[James Tainton]

Originally posted by Larry Bates+Jan 31 2006, 07:17 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Larry Bates @ Jan 31 2006, 07:17 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Is the flash heavy? or can you remove it with a toothbrush like it says on pmms?

HOw many barrels in the bag for the mg 34, one or two?

Larry [/b]
<!--QuoteBegin-Larry Bates@Jan 31 2006, 07:17 AM
Is the flash heavy? or can you remove it with a toothbrush like it says on pmms?

HOw many barrels in the bag for the mg 34, one or two?

Larry[/quote]
well it's not too bad bad but multipy the number you need to clean. A toothbrush may work but I think a sharp new X-acto blade should come in handy as well. Some pics of the Panzer III winterketten.

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23176&img=954resin1.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23177&img=8619resin2.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23178&img=2733resin3.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23179&img=resin4.jpg

The Tiger initail
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23180&img=resinp1.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23181&img=resinp2.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23182&img=resinp3.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23183&img=resinp4.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23184&img=resinp5.jpg

[James Tainton]

and some shots of the barrels.
The MG 34
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23185&img=2579barrel1.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23186&img=4128barrel2.jpg

early MG
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23187&img=3283barrel3.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23188&img=barrel4.jpg

[sam_dwyer]

Hi James, Hi guys,

Yeah WW2 Productions have really dropped the ball lately I think with their quality control. When James Blackwell was involved, as Anvil Miniatures, the QC was perfect, and there was barely any flash on any of the links produced. Its a shame really, as I like the ease of building of WW2 linx.

Those Shatton barrels look brilliant. Anyone need a toothpic? hehe

Sam

[Larry Bates]

James,

Thanks for posting the shots. First of all, the Shatton mg 34 is friggin beautiful!

one in the bag? Now, there is a fair amount of flash on those tracks, but most of it looks pretty thin. The Tiger tracks, well, a bit more there eh? I guess it's a matter of what you want to do more, after carefully cutting the tracks from the sprue, fit tiny plastic pins in the tracks, then have them fall off, or put tons of little wire pins in, after making sure all the holes are clear of metal flash, or, clean up some flash then stick them together. All in all not too many simple one's out there. I do love Dragon's 250 tracks though, I actually had fun putting those together. ;)

Thanks again J.

Larry

[Flak]

Wow...the Shatton's MG 34 barrels looks GREAT... :lol:

[Larry Bates]

James,
It occurred to me, you should be doing product photography for some of these companies. ;)

Larry

[James Tainton]

Originally posted by Larry Bates@Feb 1 2006, 07:23 AM
James,
It occurred to me, you should be diong product photography for some of these companies. ;)

Larry
"Show me the money!" ;)

[Larry Bates]

He hehe,

:thumb:

[James Tainton]

I have a nasty cold http://lib1.store.vip.sc5.yahoo.com/lib/musclesurf/nc-cold.gif so while I would like to respond with some comparative photos of different manufactures tracks I think it'll have to wait till I have the energy to take the pictures. ;)
For now some scans of things that arrived in the mail from The Barrel Store (http://www.bentbutnotbroken.com/index.htm). I recommend the place.
First some ModelKasten boogie wheel replacements and tracks for that Tamiya Sd.Kfz.7 that I got awhile ago. I better build this thing before Dragon comes out with their new one..
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23253&img=mksdkfz7.jpg

And for the upcoming work that I still have to do on my RSO/Pak 40 I got this engine kit from CMK
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23251&img=CMKmotoer.jpg
Also I got this Aber PaK 40 barrel.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23257&img=AberPak40barrel.jpg

and for a Panther D project that will hopefully be built one day some MIG* early type engine grilles.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23252&img=migpanthergrill.jpg

and these ModleKasten wing nuts may come in handy one day...
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23254&img=mkwingnuts.jpg

These buckets from Plus Models are something I've always wanted to try.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23255&img=plusbuckets.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23256&img=plusbucket2.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Ah Dude, I could use about 70-80% of that stuff. ;)

Where did you get the MK wingnuts? Oh, please don't get up, you can answer once you have the strength to go on. :lol:

Get better soon man.

Larry

OK I reread you message. Duh. nevermind.

[James Tainton]

So these came in the mail today- I'll maybe take some pics tomorrow
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23360&img=voyagersmoke.jp.jpg
http://www.hobbyeasy.com/esupplier/images/HOBBY1234/VOYME-A007A.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Originally posted by panzerfaust@Feb 4 2006, 12:47 AM
So these came in the mail today-
Ahhhhh,

very nice.

[James Tainton]

Got these in the mail today- the Stug freaks in the crowd may want to get these ;)
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23718&img=GP140.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23717&img=GP41.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23719&img=GP142.jpg

[Evan August]

What's your source for Ground Power mags?

[James Tainton]

Originally posted by Evan August@Feb 11 2006, 06:23 PM
What's your source for Ground Power mags?
I usually get them from Rainbow 10 in Japan.

[James Tainton]

Got these two DVD's from IHF.
International Historic Films (http://www.ihffilm.com/index.html)

http://www.ihffilm.com/k53.html

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23750&img=3rdreichincolor.jpg

[avukich]

Evan,

You can actually get a subscription to Ground Power through Rainbow 10. They charge 3000 Yen (therefore actual price varies depending on the value of Yen in relation to the USD, CAD, etc.) per month. That is inclusive of shipping. I have a subscription with them and the new issues show up promptly each month. Of course you can also buy them individually from them as well. Also you can buy individual issue from Hobby Link Japan.

HTH,
Adam

[James Tainton]

A few things picked up last week.
A book on Panthers in Action. More of a textual book - seems to have some good history .
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24133&img=pantherinaction.jpg

and some Panther decals from Echelon
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24136&img=echlonpanther.j.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24137&img=echlonpanther2..jpg

And some Tiger decals from Techmod
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24135&img=techmod01.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24134&img=techmod01pt2.jp.jpg

[James Tainton]

Got this book in the mail today from JJ Fedorowicz
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24432&img=pakatwar.jpg

a couple of pages from inside. The paper is glossy so the images are the clearest yet in this series of books from Trojca.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24433&img=pakatwar1.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24434&img=pakatwar2.jpg

This book on the 88 was also on the stand at the local hobby shop too.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24438&img=trojca88book.jp.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24435&img=Pakbookinside.j.jpg

Also got this book from E-Bay. The seller turned out to be someone who is a member here at PlanetArmor. Good reference for DAK orientated items.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24436&img=panzersinthedes.jpg

[James Tainton]

some Karaya cables for Tiger and Panzer IV's
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24431&img=kayayacabletige.jpg

Some olde Ground Power from E-Bay
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24429&img=gp07.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24430&img=gp08.jpg

for the stalled DML Sd.Kfz.251/9 from DML I got this smallish PE set from Votager.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24437&img=voyager2519.jpg

More Techmod Decals
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24439&img=tecmod06.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24440&img=techmodtigerdec.jpg

and some PE for the Sturm Emil , 251, and Flak 88 from Aber. ;)
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24428&img=abersturm.jpg

[James Tainton]

forgot these for the DML Tiger (P)
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=24558&img=tiperPAber.jpg

[James Tainton]

and so an update- things got in the last weeks.
I need the decals... but I guess I'll build the kit too...
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25004&img=251Ddml172.jpg

some ammo
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25005&img=afv88brassshael.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25007&img=afvplasticammo8.jpg

books, books, books,
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25006&img=marderII.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25009&img=panzeriiiincomb.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25010&img=panzerivincomba.jpg

these two are preety low quality but at the price, why not...?
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25011&img=r.frankhalftrac.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25012&img=1948r.frankhalftrac.jpg

and an interesting set from MiniArtt. Some figures to hang out of my Panzer IV turrets. while I do appriciate Alpine miniatures quality -I do find the poses rather boring- the guys are basically all standing straight up and down. What T needs to do is make some really nice animated figs that are hanging out of the side turret doors on Panzer IVs. ;)
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25008&img=miniarttankcrew.jpg

[Finnmodeler]

Originally posted by panzerfaust@Feb 1 2006, 11:26 PM
For now some scans of things that arrived in the mail from The Barrel Store (http://www.bentbutnotbroken.com/index.htm). I recommend the place.
First some ModelKasten boogie wheel replacements and tracks for that Tamiya Sd.Kfz.7 that I got awhile ago. I better build this thing before Dragon comes out with their new one..
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=23253&img=mksdkfz7.jpg

Hi,
this is a bit late reply to this but as I have a comment to this, I will do it. I have had same MK set for 7/2 for ages. It is a very nice set but you are better off with Friul sprockets. MK ones are quite a dog compared to them.

Niko

[strtgng]

Hey, that "Panzers in the Desert" book looks familiar! ;) FYI...I have more temptations listed on eBay right now, including some Ground Power back issues.

What do you think of the Tankograd Panzer III and IV books you just got? I just saw these listed at Squadron.com the other day, wasn't sure if they were worth it or not - honestly, how many more Panzer III or IV pictures can there be! :lol:

[James Tainton]

Thanks for the insight on the drive sprokets, Niko ;)
The Tanko grad books are pretty good, in my veiw. While not every photo is super sharp 99% I haven't seen before, sebveral worth the price of the books themselves. I find Tankograd publications to be fairly high in quality as far as the images are concerned
a couple of samples from the Panzer IV book
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25045&img=tankograd2.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25046&img=tankograd1.jpg

I also forgot to post this library addition
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25048&img=KV-2.jpg

[Finnmodeler]

Originally posted by panzerfaust@Mar 8 2006, 11:12 PM
I also forgot to post this library addition

This one is great! Lots of good pics for KV-2 modeller.

Niko

[sbuss]

Hi James,

does Tankograd's book on the Panzer III contain any pictures of Panzerbefehlswagen III Ausf. J (the uparmored ones with the short gun)?

Stefan

[strtgng]

This is going way back in this thread, but I just ordered this same book today online - what do you think of it?

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=15500&img=88book.jpg

[James Tainton]

strtgng, as I have not really had the chance to read it from over to cover all I can say is that it appears to be pretty well worth it.

Here are a few items that I have acquired of late.
first- a set of 1/48th scale tool clasps. Since I have begun using the Aber tool clasp sets offered for 1/35th, I have wondered if perhaps they were a little big for the scale, when compared to photos. I want to maybe try using these 1/48th scale clasps on a 1/35th scale tank to see if they maybe are more fitting.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25171&img=aber148clasps.j.jpg

Next from Aber is a new set for the DML Jagdpanzer IV A-) that I have in me collection.
There are two sets and I will get the fenders next time.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25172&img=aberjagdpanverI.jpg

next from the Aber guys is the set for DML's Initial Tiger I
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25173&img=Abertiger1initi.jpg

Looking at Flak's Goodies page it appears he is a month ahead of me because I was only able to purchase AFV Number 26 last Wednesday when it finally arrived on the shelf at a local hobby shop.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25174&img=AFV26.jpg

A couple of real interesting items- a set of tracks from Friulmodel (ATL-86) for my Sturer Emil build.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25175&img=StureremilFriul.jpg

comes with a new drive sprocket to boot
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25176&img=stureremilfriul.jpg

also I have gotten a ModelPoint offering in the brass perforated, really nice, MG-34 barrel motif that has become quite popular of late.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25177&img=modelpointmg34..jpg

[James Tainton]

some of the items bought today, (in anticipation of a tax return)
An older figure set from DML that features some nice sculpting.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25287&img=dmlpanzermeyer..jpg

I have been collecting this French modlelling magazine since it came out and here is the cover of the latest edition. Very similar to the AFV posh mag.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25288&img=modelseason41.j.jpg

This book covers some SBS builds that are pretty nice.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25290&img=tanksinrussiaII.jpg

another in the Concord picture book series. The majority of the images appear to be new to my eyes.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25286&img=panzervor.jpg

[James Tainton]

So I scored a couple of mags today and a book from Ryton on the Sd.Kfz.222. I also bought a 1/35th scale die cast DAK Tiger I offered by DML. I like diecast and kinda have a collection of 1/72 armour going. This 1/35th scale Tiger may become a rare thing?
http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/propics/DIR_DRR/l/l_DRR61001.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25428&img=milinscalemarch.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25429&img=milmod1601cover.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=25431&img=ryton222.jpg

[James Tainton]

Well kids, been a while since I updated. Here are some of the kits that have found there way into my hands of late.
Got 2 of these early Pz. IV's a special interest of mine.
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/Pz.IVB.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/Pz.IVC.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/Pz.IVD.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/Pz.38t.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/Hotch39.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/comet.jpg

[James Tainton]

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/Untitled-4.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/Gp144.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/Gp145.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/trojca.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/trojcaIV.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/totaldetail1.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/alliedaxis17.jpg

[Panzergrenadier]

:o That's a lot of sweet stuff. ;)

Here are a few items that I have acquired of late.
first- a set of 1/48th scale tool clasps. Since I have begun using the Aber tool clasp sets offered for 1/35th, I have wondered if perhaps they were a little big for the scale, when compared to photos. I want to maybe try using these 1/48th scale clasps on a 1/35th scale tank to see if they maybe are more fitting.

How were they? Were they more fitting then? :lol: My LHS has them on sale quite cheep so might pick them up.

Siim

[James Tainton]

Never had a chance to try the clasps yet.
Here are some things that came in the mail today from France.
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/TrackstoryCharb.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/renaulttrackstory.jpg

Trackstory's Decal sheet for the Bis 1
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/chabdecals.jpg

[Larry Bates]

That's one hell of a haul dude!

I should be getting SS armour on the eastern front today UPS.

I almost got a damaged copy (slight) for $30.00 off list, but someone beat me to it by a day. :( So, I got it for 10% discount instead. Oh well, can't wait. ;)

Larry

[James Tainton]

Got this a few weeks ago- maybe of interest to those with an interest in the Villers Bocage/Micheal Wittman history. An update by an author of a book published a few years ago,
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/after-thebattle132.jpg

[James Tainton]

Been awhile since I updated this section. Here are some interesting recent arrivals
Some Voyager cleaning barrels
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/vcr1.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/vcr2.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/vcr3.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/vcr4.jpg

and now some barrels

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/anb1.jpg

er these are potatoe masher gernades!
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/anb2.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/anb3.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/anb4.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/asb1.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/asb2.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/asb3.jpg

[Larry Bates]

James,

That stuff is SICK! :lol:

Seriously, the Adlers nest stuff looks really nice I'm going to have to try some. I'm moving on friday so.......then I can start ordering things again. ;)

Larry

[lquah]

James

Great goodies! :) I bought those gun cleaning rods as well and they are nice. I also picked up the Pz III and Pz IV rear smoke candles.

Are those gun barrels for your upcoming Flakpanzer 1A build?

Lawrence

[MrPlasticmodel]

Hi James
Thanks for showing the Voyager cleaning rods, I remember that I read someplace on the net about them, but i could'nt remember what compagny that made them, so thanks for that.. ;)

[James Tainton]

Originally posted by MrPlasticmodel@Aug 24 2006, 02:32 PM
Hi James
Thanks for showing the Voyager cleaning rods, I remember that I read someplace on the net about them, but i could'nt remember what compagny that made them, so thanks for that.. ;)
No problem, sometimes I think maybe people think I post these purchases that I make to brag or something. But no... it really is just to let people who may not know, some of what is available.

[James Tainton]

the latest purchase- a nice well machined set square for work with scatch building brass.
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/set-square1a.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/set-square1.jpg

[James Tainton]

Well been awhile since I posted anything here-I have missed a few things and forget exactly what hasn't been added in the past. In any case this is some of the reading material I got for the weekend.
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/TMMI131.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/MMIissue4.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/FSMOct.06.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/MMAug.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/AFV29.jpeg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/MMIR40.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/T&APz.I.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/panzerIspanish.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/APshermanfirefly.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/aPAchilles.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/APAuto.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/concordushalftrack.jpg

[lquah]

James

Cool books on the Pz 1s. Are you going to do a brief review on them?

Can't get the Model Military International over here but the article on Chips with Marmite sounds insteresting.

Lawrence

[James Tainton]

some model stuff
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/aberflakshield.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/vammo88.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/verlindentiger1.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/vsmokepziii.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/leadfoil.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Cool stuff James,

I think I'll be needing that one by Concord on US halftracks now.

Larry

[James Tainton]

I haven't updated here for awhile too busy too tired or to lazy. But I have to say this purchase I made of this book today was a good one. I think it is one of the best How to Model books out there, period. I highly reccommend it.
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/modelptank.jpg

[tamigawa]

I've seen that book, It looks really nice. Lots of pics;) Thanks for sharing.

[YellowSubmarine]

James...

Would you care to comment on the quality & accuracy of this product ?

thank you

[James Tainton]

James...

Would you care to comment on the quality & accuracy of this product ?

thank you

Well David Byrden has commented that it looks pretty accurate. I really don't have time right now myself to check it all out but if Mr. Byrden says its alright that's good enough for me.
Here is something I picked up just for the funky kitschy box art and concept. I was pleasantly surprised to find the contents to be very nicely sculpted. I will be looking to buy other themes in this company's inventory.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/terrists.jpg

[James Tainton]

look what came in the mail- a set of good plastic 3D glasses
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/General/3Dglasses.jpg

[James Tainton]

In the interest of keeping you interested I will post as much on a regular basis as I can just so if some of you may see something of interest then you can get it for yourself.
So to start I got me one of those books from Model Art about the Char Bis1 and after a very quick flip through the book it looks to be "THE" must have book for reference on the Tamiya kit.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/AFV-CharB1-book.jpg

next a few of the Adlers Nest MG items
First an MG 34 Late type
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Adlers-Nest-MG-34-Late-Mode.jpg
one with a steel blue finish
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Adlers-Nest-MG-34-steelblue.jpg
MG 42 tip
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Alders-Nest-MG-42-.jpg

Next an issue of Ground Power which I subscribe to
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/GP159.jpg

[FireflyRK]

Well David Byrden has commented that it looks pretty accurate. I really don't have time right now myself to check it all out but if Mr. Byrden says its alright that's good enough for me.
Here is something I picked up just for the funky kitschy box art and concept. I was pleasantly surprised to find the contents to be very nicely sculpted. I will be looking to buy other themes in this company's inventory.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/Planet%20armor%20pictures/Goodies/terrists.jpg


...modern urban resisters eh? Is that what they're called when they're on our side? Or is that the all inclusive PC term? ;)

[James Tainton]

Also got some Model Artisan Mori items
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Model-Artisan-Mori-tools.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Model-Artisan-Mori.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Model-Artisan-Moribosch.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Model-Artisan-Moriearly-tow.jpg

[James Tainton]

Some new Armorscale barrels.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/armora-20mmflak.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/armora-75mmpanther.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/armora-75mmpzIVF2.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/armora-75mmpzIVG.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/armora-panthercupola.jpg

Also I gt five different sets of nut and bolts from Calibre 35
1.5mm, 1.3mm, 1.1mm, 0.95mm, 0.8mm
(just post one box-they are all the same)
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/calibre35.jpg

A new set of Friulmodel tracks for my Comet too.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/comet.jpg

and for my long fogotten AFV Flak 88 project
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/voyager-afv-88.jpg

[Kreighshoer]

all those armorscale barrels, and the voyager pe ... not to forget the adlers nest mg barrels and the artisan mori ... phantastic! :thumb:

sheesh i would be in modellers heaven to lay my hands on them :D

[Larry Bates]

James,

I think they sent you 1/2 of my order! :eek: :D

Those little bolt heads look cool. OMG you got 5 SETS? :D

Laz

[schlichtr]

Nice haul James.

Roy

[mnickolson]

Nice goodies. I really like the Calibre 35 stuff.

[lquah]

James

Barrels for the Pz IV F2 and G? Can we expect to see more IVs from you? ;) :D

How does the Armorscale Panther cupola compare to the Mori cupola?

LQ

[James Tainton]

Got the 10 SKP Metal Helmuts I ordered in the mail today. Pretty cool items and they come with some PE two bits of which are paint stencils for SS logo decal.
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/helmets1.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/helmets.jpg

[FireflyRK]

AM Helmets? Damn! Who would've thought 10, 15 years ago that there'd be so many fine details available to work with?

[lquah]

Looks awesome, James :thumb: How do they look on a figure?

LQ

[schlichtr]

Those are cool. Wonder if they will be doing other nation's helmets also.

Roy

[NAS]

These helmets look very good.
I'm also thinking about buying them.
Do you have already any idea about how to make the bolts (?) on the helmet? (I mean the 2 on the right and left side and one on the back, that hold the inlet and the ones used as air inlets)

Regards,

Notger

[tamigawa]

damn, those are nice :thumb:

[James Tainton]

been awhile since I added to this thread-and I've missed a lot of stuff! But I did want to mention that I got my Dora blueprints from a modeller in Sweden. They look pretty comprehensive, in 1/48th scale though.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Dorablueprints.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Nice.........

[lquah]

Ace :) Are you gonna build it now?

LQ

[James Tainton]

Ace :) Are you gonna build it now?

LQ

Well I think I'll wait for the photo-etch upgrade sets.:D

[DOJO]

if you are going to wait for the p-e, i do not think it will take couple of generations to finish this.

[James Tainton]

Well look what arrived in the mail today. I think we can all assume that I am quite insane. I went and ordered the Schatton Dora shells! Crazy, eh! They are very well made and come in two sizes. They also come apart to make up the three parts like the real shell. Now does anyone know where to get info on any markings?
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/DORA/dorashells3.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/DORA/dorashells2.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/DORA/dorashells1.jpg

[Panzergrenadier]

That is really crazy.....:cool:

[Larry Bates]

HOLY SHIETE!
nice fig James.

[James Tainton]

And now for something completely different...picked up this authentic Iron Cross. Knight's cross actually.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Ironcross---04.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Ironcross---08.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Ironcross---11.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Ironcross---20.jpg

This was the previous owner.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/konopacki.jpg

[James Tainton]

Well I did get these today- Griffon stuff! Ever since reading great reviews about this new comer to the PE realm I have wanted to get my hands on some and was pleasantly surprised to see the LHS had some when I visited him today.
So A Flak 38 barrel
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Flak38barrel.jpg

And three sets for the Dragon Panzer 38(t)- Awesome! And not as expensive as Aber! They even include the gun barrel on the exterior set.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/38(t)ext.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/38(t)gearbox.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/38(t)int.jpg

a MG barrel
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/38(t)MGbarrel.jpg

a folding tool for hinges!
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/hingestool.jpg

and some tool clasps.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/toolclasps.jpg

[Larry Bates]

James,

That looks like some sick sheeeeiiiiiteeee :thumb:

NICE.:thumb:

Laz

[Sticky]

I picked up a couple of sets too, very nice!

[Larry Bates]

I just ordered some from Dragon online.com for the 234/1 :)

[greybeard]

Uh oh! James, are you going to treat us to a PzKpfw 38(t)? Yippee!

Cheers
Scott

[RC_Hill]

I think we can all assume that I am quite insane.

Hear hear! :D:p
That's good stuff J-.

[Coops]

Hear hear! :D:p
That's good stuff J-.

G'day RC, heres a link to the old days (real models:D).
Email me off site if you've got the time ;).
Coops
http://www.poster.net/hayek-salma/hayek-salma-photo-salma-hayek-6205902.jpg

[James Tainton]

Just paid for the Schatton shells. Man what a pain in the ass. I've never met the Gentleman, and I'm sure he's a good bloke..but...the dude needs to streamline his business payment program. No PayPal, no Visa, just pay cash through the mail :eek: or you need to transfer money to his bank account- this cost me practically 50 % more money! 30.00 dollar charge on top of the $71.00 CND for the goods!
Just beware.:yell:

[sam_dwyer]

I feel your pain there James - about 4 years ago I thought I ordered their 2cm barrel - nothing ever turned up in the mail - I thought as i'd never paid for it. He never requested money from me, so as far as I was concerned, the order never happened - I certainly never got the barrel! Now I get a threatening letter every 6 months from him in crazy German-English demanding money for a barrel I never got.. CRAZY!

Too hard i reckon!

Sam

[skeletondude]

Could you tell us about the quality,cause I ordered their Mg42/34 ammo belts and boxes. :)
M

[canjuaan]

Sorry for the inconveniences you guys have with Mr. Schatton. As a little consolation, it's not much better to deal with him in the very same country... So I keep my fingers crossed that everything works out for you, in the end.

johannes

[James Tainton]

Got the second edition of Nordic Edge in the mail today! Well worth the money and effort. I highly recommend you order one. Great service BTW:thumb:

[James Tainton]

Got this from Rainbow 10 the other day-
the new DML Panzer III/N
http://www.missing-lynx.com/reviews/german/images/dml6469reviewcs_1.jpg

[James Tainton]

So -it is hard for me to take the time to update here usually but thought I'd mention these books that came in today- they'll make some great reading for later tonight.
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/modelingpzIVlate.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/modelingsturm.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/modelingtiger.jpg

and these are some recent Archer attainments- the fire extinguisher placard being one I've wanted to have produced for years- thanks be to our own John Steinman for getting it done!:thumb:

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/archer1.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/archer2.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/archer3.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/archer4.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/archer5.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/archer6.jpg

https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/archer7.jpg

[Evan August]

Archer does make some nice stuff. Nice to see some of the more mundane, yet important markings and stencils being covered.

[RickLawler]

James, I see that you just got some Archer stuff...just curioius, have you (or anyone else) had any experience with any of their surface detail sets? I'm not really sure what to make of them, perhaps they will become handy, but I think that I'm a little old-fashioned with that kinda stuff.

The extinguisher labels make me happy :)


Rick

[holmerz]

Didn't Frederik Felder use their welds on his E-25?

\Erik

[James Tainton]

Something I got on the weekend, an original Hitler Youth knife.
My motivation, strictly for historical interest.
https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/dagger---1-copy.jpg (https://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/dagger---1.jpg)

[Anders Heintz]

Nice find (and buy!) James!

[James Tainton]

Got two sets each of these MasterClub resin cast tracks from Historica Books (http://www.historicabooks.com/), highly recommended that you work with the Gentleman proprietor of the establishment, Andrew Spence. Very good service and I will be doing more business with him in the future!
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/masterclub.jpg

Also from Tank Workshop- a set of replacement Panzer II springs for the Dragon kit I have,.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/pzIIsprings.jpg

[Sticky]

Nice haul, are the initial tracks mirrored?

[James Tainton]

Nice haul, are the initial tracks mirrored?

Yes they are:thumb:

[Evan August]

Yes, Historica Books does have nice service, highly recommended! Is the assembly of the tracks similar to Modelkasten sets?

[James Tainton]

Evan- they use pins- adding some more authenticity to the look. I have just had a quick peek and fondle of these tiger I tracks and they are simply exquisite, absolutely the best looking tracks I've seen. And no flash as in the WWII Productions offering. These MasterClub tracks give me goose bumps.


here is a review on Armorama
http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=1799

MasterClub initial Tiger Tracks

by: Steve Eslinger [ JPZR ]

introduction
If a kit contains individual links that I find flawed, I will always try to replace them. If a kit has reasonably good quality one piece band tracks, I'll often use them (call me lazy); however, if I am going to go to the trouble of cleaning and assembling individual links, they better be accurate and not too much trouble to prepare.

Initial tracks
Dragon's Magic Tracks included in their initial Tiger aren't bad, but they have a few shortcomings in my opinion. Firstly, while they may not have sprue attachment points to clean, they do have two raised ejection marks on each link. Secondly, and more importantly, they don't have the small cutouts in each guide horn. Neither of these faults render them useless, after all I can easily clean the ejector marks and drill out the guidehorns that will be seen which aren't that many on the early Tigers. Neither is an insurmountable task. One thing these tracks are not going to provide is workability. What's the point of having working (or at least semi-working) suspension, if you don't have the track to accommodate the feature?


Clearly, since I wanted workability, my only solution was to use aftermarket tracks. Turning to the usual suppliers Friulmodel and Model Kasten, I discovered there were limited options. In fact, the only mirrored Tiger tracks I initially found were from WWII Productions. While I have read very good things about this company, I have no personal experience with them. Surveying the prices for these tracks from various retailers, I was less than thrilled with what these were going to cost me. I'm no cheapskate, but something about crossing the $40 barrier chafes me a bit. Just then I stumbled across a line of resin tracks from a new company from Russia called MasterClub. My interest piqued, I googled reviews and found that Perth Military Modelling did a review of their tracks for the BMP and found them to be of very high quality. This bit of feedback, coupled with the more reasonable price of $32, convinced me to take the plunge. Fortunately, I don't regret that decision.
the tracks
Here's what you get for your money. A small bag with a simple white label bearing the company's name and description of the contents. Indescript, but efficient and professional. Inside are four smaller bags, two bags containing links for each side of track and two bags with track pins. Initially, I thought the pins were the same in each bag, but soon discovered that they are different with one bag containing the domed heads representing the hull side of the track pins, while the other pins represent the exterior end of the pin with the cotter ring. More on this later. The label says you get 220 links and 440 pins. The former I found to be an accurate count, while there are many more than 440 pins, which is good considering their size makes them outstanding 'ping' projectiles. No instructions are included other than the statement to "refresh perforations with a .6mm drill". The package states no glue is required and I found that to be completely accurate.

In a word, molding quality is excellent. In building the two full runs of tracks, I only encountered two links with airbubbles. Using a medium gray resin, the molding is very crisp, sharp, and consistent. There is very little flash. There are no large pour plugs to clean, only a very thin seam that runs the width of each link along one side of the track bar. The pins have no flash at all and are consistently molded, no spoilage at all, in fact. Quite honestly, MasterClub's molding quaility in this set is on par with anyone's.
Accuracy/Detail
The tracks closely match the drawings in the Modeller's Guide to the Tiger Tank. Not only do the guidehorns have the oval openings at their base finely molded, there are also three oval openings in the recessions where the links join. While not visible when a run is flat, these are visible at the front and rear of the runs where the tracks wrap around the drive sprocket and idler respectively. This detail is a very nice touch.

Special mention should be made of the track pins here. They really look the part. The domed-head pins fit perfectly into the rings on the hull-side of the track links. The pins for the outside of the track links capture the small detail of the cotter ring very well. The pins are roughly 3mm long. The tracks fit Dragon's initial Tiger's sprockets perfectly, which is not surprising since I presume the set was designed for the kit.
Assembly
Since there is very little flash, and because the pour attachment seam is very fine, cleanup of the individual links is quick and easy. A sharp hobby knife will take care of this task in just a few seconds per link. Many of the links require removing the seam only as roughly half of them in my set had no flash at all. The only time-consuming prep is drilling out the partially blocked holes in the links. Even with this, time is saved because there is no need to drill through the entire width of the link, only 3mm on each side.

Once the holes are cleaned, the pins fit snuggly, but easily, finishing with a nice little click in most instances. I can attest that glue is not necessary. I confirmed this because of an error I made in starting construction. I failed to notice that the pins in each bag were different and meant to go on respective sides of the links. I discovered my error midway through completing a run. This meant I had to remove all of the pins on one side of those links. Fortunately, I erred by using the domed head pins on the outside of the links (you may be able to notice this error in one of the pictures of completed links) rather than vice versa. These proved far easier to coax out of their holes than if I had been forced to remove the external pins from the inside of the track as those would have been recessed inside a small ring. This is where the set suffers from a lack of instructions. Even if one is careful enough to examine and notice that the pins are different, without decent sources or familiarity with German tracks, it may not be readily apparent which pin goes in which side of the track.

These two runs took me about the same length of time it takes me to assemble Friuls, or some sets of Model Kastens (not the ones with separate guidehorns, however, as those take longer). I'm sure the clickable tracks like the WWII Productions offerings take far less time. However, the robust construction of these tracks more than offsets that advantage in my opinion. These tracks are sturdy, with only Friuls being more securely joined.

In addition to the lack of instructions, I must dock the set slightly for a slight warpage in one of the track runs. After assembly, one run of track exhibited a slight horizontal twist. This type of thing is not unheard of with resin tracks, and it was easily remedied by pressing down the side of the track that was lifting off the ground with a straight edge and heating the run with a blowdryer for a few seconds. I did find it somewhat odd that only one run had warpage, however. The other was perfectly flat.
Conclusion
This is a very nice set of tracks. Consider me a fan of MasterClub's pin sytem. While more labor-intensive than clickable tracks, they are far more robust. The pins are superior to Model Kasten's as well, being much larger and stronger. Finally, they score appearance/accuracy points over Friul's wire or pin solution. I was similarly impressed with the apparent quality control the company exhibits with this set in terms of the consistency of molding. A spoilage rate of roughly one link per hundred is a good tally. I will not hesitate to consider other tracks from this company. The online retailer from whom I purchased my set (Model Point US) lists over a dozen track and wheel sets. Their price point places them roughly in-line with Friul and Model Kasten, and considerably less than WWII Productions tracks. Quality wise, they are easily on par with anything I have seen from the former two companies, while as mentioned, I have no personal experience with the latter.

[James Tainton]

Got this one this week-
http://www.jjfpub.mb.ca/images/Target-Treffer/Heimdal/LAH-Trang.jpg
not really that pleased as there are not that many photos of tanks and is written only in French.
I would suggest looking at one in person before you purchase. If you like pics of Hitler then maybe you will like it as there are many of those.

[kinfa-t]

I see that here I can find collectors also, so I would like to show you my last find
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg125/kinfa-t/eki.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg125/kinfa-t/ek2-1.jpg


The items are stricly collector's purpose only,no politic here

[James Tainton]

Nice medals. Would you care to share any more info you have on them?
Here is another recent get I got.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/dagger2.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/dagger2b.jpg

[Ropi]

What is this exactly?

[kinfa-t]

Well those medals came from Germany to my posesion this year.
The first medal bar so VERY cheap, Original item.
EK2
4 years of loyal service to Luftwaffe
and Sudetlande annexation 38'

The second medal is standart Ek2 magnetic

I have been collecting for a 2 years now.
This is my collection so far, aldo I have cople of uniform from Croatian Homeland war, cople of helmets,visor cap..this is the most attractive part of collection.
I also have few extremly rare Yugo-army badges, I will put up some photos later.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg125/kinfa-t/medaljice.jpg

There are all original, but eagles,soldbuch and cuff are copies.
The toeten head inside Riker display is early SS type

[Evan August]

Is that a SA dagger? Nice find.

[AfRiKaKoRpS]

Since everybody is showing their medals here is the one I have.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/me109krisz/Medal1.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/me109krisz/Medal2.jpg

Chris

[Bruga]

Hi James!

I received the Heimdal book yesterday from Amazon. (great service as I paid for slow shipping and arrived to Switzerland in less than ten days!)

The book deals the period 1939-1942. at that time it was not even a Panzergreandiers Div son it´s not strange the lack of tanks and heavy equipment. The second volume can be interesting as it will start with the conversion to a more powerful unit, and its role in the third battle of Charkov and so on.

The good thing about Heimdal books is that prints are small and they don´t republish that often (some titles go for 270€ in ebay.fr) Even some recent titles such as the Götz von Berlinchingen are already out of stock.

It can be frustrating if you don´t speck French but it´s not expensive for about 40USD when you pay 15 for a Polish magazine you don´t understand either.

I like Heimdal books a lot. Paper is very good, much better in my opinion to Fedorowicz.

[Evan August]

Is the LSSAH book similar in format to the old German unit histories (Munin-Verlag I believe?)? I have the Das Reich photo book, I believe it's a 1970s edition, some great pictures of the troops, but coverage of vehicles is very lacking. Some of those pics are well known too, and are not necessarily of the unit being depicted...

[James Tainton]

Hi James!

I received the Heimdal book yesterday from Amazon. (great service as I paid for slow shipping and arrived to Switzerland in less than ten days!)

The book deals the period 1939-1942. at that time it was not even a Panzergreandiers Div son it´s not strange the lack of tanks and heavy equipment. The second volume can be interesting as it will start with the conversion to a more powerful unit, and its role in the third battle of Charkov and so on.

The good thing about Heimdal books is that prints are small and they don´t republish that often (some titles go for 270€ in ebay.fr) Even some recent titles such as the Götz von Berlinchingen are already out of stock.

It can be frustrating if you don´t speck French but it´s not expensive for about 40USD when you pay 15 for a Polish magazine you don´t understand either.

I like Heimdal books a lot. Paper is very good, much better in my opinion to Fedorowicz.

Thanks for the input, Bruga. One thing though, the price is 69.95 US. I had hoped there would have been more coverage of the Panzer IV's in France- and there is a section at the end of several pages but not as many as I had hoped.

[Bruga]

I paid 44.07USD by Amazon. In France the book retail for about 55€ or about 88USD.

A very nice book but out of stock is the one dealing with the Grossdeustchland. But, in general terms I don´t think Heimdal books are the way to go for tank pictures. There may be some interesting ones, but rarely new. Most are from State archives and so open to anyone. There are many training and "fill-page snaps". It is a good compromise between text and photos. As there are not many books of this genre in French they are quite popular. The old ones that are out of stock can reach very high prices.

There a couple that are just translated titles: about Tigers (Fedorowicz and original in German by Agte), Panzergrenadiers by Meyer, etc.

Some of their previous work was very good, focused on a certain region: Alsace, Lorraine, Alps, Bretagne, Paris... but are rare and pricey.

There is also a very nice book on the Polish campaign that has no equivalent in English.

There is also a new title on the Totenkompf and, from what I saw some months ago there are not many "heavy equipment pics". (As I don´t own it I cannot confirm if just wrong impression.)

It is a bit disappointing that the "old glories" from Heimdal have not been reprinted.

[James Tainton]

Got some goodies from Rainbow Ten yesterday.
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Untitled-1.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/gp169.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/afv39.jpg

and from Amazon I finally picked up the FAQ from MIG
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Untitled-2.jpg

and from the Canadian publisher JJ Fedorowicz (http://www.jjfpub.mb.ca/) a couple of recent releases about Stug Abt. These look very nice!
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Untitled-3.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/Untitled-4.jpg

[James Tainton]

Just a couple of items I wanted to share that I picked up
the new Panzer VI/A from Trumpeter and the Dragon Panzerjager I, and I also bought the Cyber Hobby Panzer II Ausf B mit Beobachtungsturm
http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/DSCF0001.jpg

http://panzerfaust.sslpowered.com/planetArmor/Goodies/DSCF0002.jpg

http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/propics/DIR_CHC/l/l_CHC6295.jpg

[Robcio]

James, Trumpeter model looks strange, but very interesting. I wait for your In Box this model.;)
Merry Christmas !
Robert.

[Flak]

Like to see the sprue shots of Panzerjager I :)

[Sticky]

how is the Abt 210 book? Worth the money?

[James Tainton]

how is the Abt 210 book? Worth the money?

Hi John, sorry but, actually I don't think I've had a chance to go through the book since I got it. Sorta vicious cycle... work all the time to buy books that I can't read because I have no time to read because I'm working all the time.:( I'll dig it out and go through it although I won't be able to read it, per say.

[Sticky]

Thanks James

[James Tainton]

Picked up a set of four Vallejo pigments today- 2 bucks cheaper and almost twice as much stuff as with Migs pigments. I'll have to try them out with the next finish.
http://pmhansen.com/images/vallejo1.jpg