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re: Vader’s Model Desk: Soviet SU-85 Tank Destroyer
Posted on 9/21/21 at 10:37 pm to Darth_Vader
Posted on 9/21/21 at 10:37 pm to Darth_Vader
I see 461 and 466. Damn, no Warhorses of 465. 
ETA: Actually, #28 may be a 465 decal. Can't really tell
I do know we were "YJ" on the tail number.
ETA: Actually, #28 may be a 465 decal. Can't really tell
I do know we were "YJ" on the tail number.
This post was edited on 9/21/21 at 10:48 pm
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Posted on 10/20/21 at 6:56 pm to Darth_Vader
Bumping this thread because I have a question for Vader.
Vader, I’m looking at getting into building model planes, but I have basically no experience in building them. I’m really wanting to do a B-17, which I’ve found some great looking kits for, but I don’t want to buy something that I’ll be in over my head trying to build. Do you have any recommendations for brands that might be good for a beginner, but will still be a good quality kit?
Vader, I’m looking at getting into building model planes, but I have basically no experience in building them. I’m really wanting to do a B-17, which I’ve found some great looking kits for, but I don’t want to buy something that I’ll be in over my head trying to build. Do you have any recommendations for brands that might be good for a beginner, but will still be a good quality kit?
Posted on 10/20/21 at 7:04 pm to Darth_Vader
Posted on 10/20/21 at 7:06 pm to Darth_Vader
what's that rolled up tarp thingy for?
Posted on 10/20/21 at 7:09 pm to Darth_Vader
That thing sucks so hard till you get the 122mm on it.
Posted on 10/20/21 at 7:18 pm to Darth_Vader
I like it. 
Posted on 10/20/21 at 7:20 pm to Darth_Vader
Ah yes, an integral part of the greatest infantry of WWII
Right?
Right?
Posted on 10/20/21 at 7:21 pm to Darth_Vader
Cool right there
Posted on 10/20/21 at 7:37 pm to Darth_Vader
Beastslayer
Posted on 10/20/21 at 8:47 pm to V Bainbridge
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That thing sucks so hard till you get the 122mm on it.
WoT in da howse.......
Posted on 10/20/21 at 8:58 pm to Sid in Lakeshore
No turret doesn't always mean it's a tank destroyer. Almost all US tank destroyers had turrets. M18 hellcat, M10, M36, and the British Archer and Achilles
And the German Stug was an infantry assault gun that did a pretty good job as a tank destroyer, but the Germans had purpose-built Tank Destroyers as well
And the German Stug was an infantry assault gun that did a pretty good job as a tank destroyer, but the Germans had purpose-built Tank Destroyers as well
Posted on 10/20/21 at 9:04 pm to Darth_Vader
What brand is that kit?
Posted on 10/22/21 at 6:01 pm to choppadocta
It wasn't called the "Beast slayer" for nothing....
It's a GD tank destroyer.
It's a GD tank destroyer.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 6:29 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
quote:
Bumping this thread because I have a question for Vader.
Vader, I’m looking at getting into building model planes, but I have basically no experience in building them. I’m really wanting to do a B-17, which I’ve found some great looking kits for, but I don’t want to buy something that I’ll be in over my head trying to build. Do you have any recommendations for brands that might be good for a beginner, but will still be a good quality kit?
I saw this thread on the front page and worndered what it was doing here.
As for your question, if you’re wanting to build a B-17, I highly recommend the Academy 1/72 scale B-17F.
Academy makes great kits with parts that fit together well. Their detail is nice as well. I built this one a few years ago…
You’ll probably have to order this kit from Amazon. Another option, one easier to get in fact, is the Revell 1/48 scale B-17G
They sell this kit at most Hobby Lobby locations. As far as Revell kits goes, it’s ok. But it’s a HUGE model. So unless you want to suspend it from the ceiling or have a large shelf to keep it on, I’d skip this one.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 6:33 pm to Darth_Vader
Great information, man. I appreciate it! I’ve been looking at that Academy one, as it’s the infamous Memphis Belle plus the size would be better for me. How hard would that kit be for a beginner?
Posted on 10/22/21 at 6:35 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
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Great information, man. I appreciate it! I’ve been looking at that Academy one, as it’s the infamous Memphis Belle plus the size would be better for me. How hard would that kit be for a beginner?
It’s been a few years since I built that one. And I’ve built Lord knows how many since so I don’t remember much about it. Overall though, knowing Academy, it should not be too difficult.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 6:41 pm to Darth_Vader
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It’s been a few years since I built that one. And I’ve built Lord knows how many since so I don’t remember much about it. Overall though, knowing Academy, it should not be too difficult.
Cool. I think that’s the one I’ll go with them. I’m excited about it! Thanks again for the info!
Posted on 10/22/21 at 7:32 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
I’m happy to help. Please post your work when it’s done. I’d love to see it.
Posted on 10/22/21 at 7:51 pm to Darth_Vader
Good job! Now weather it a bit and muddy it up!
Posted on 10/22/21 at 8:04 pm to Darth_Vader
quote:
I’m happy to help. Please post your work when it’s done. I’d love to see it.
Will do, hopefully I’ll have time soon to work on it once I get it. One further question, what paint set and glue do you recommend?
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