What are you going to build?

Post by **Lee** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:16 am

So, now the sections open and we have a week to amuse ourselves(!) before the start, what are you going to build for the Steel Rain SiG?

Me, I will be building this for sure...

And, if I feel I'll have time I will have a go at this too.....

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:18 am

Nothing

Drazimo · Post by **Drazimo** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:07 am

The V1 looks pretty cool, looking forward to seeing that built up.

I went into my local model shop today and saw one of these...

But then I saw one of these...

And now I can't make my mind up. First World Problems!

-Draz

rm6239 · Post by **rm6239** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:23 am

I like the look of the Meng Kit, hope you get a chance to build it Lee.

A couple of nice options there Draz, looking forward to seeing which one you go with.

I will build this, in travel mode.

I then hope to build this to tow it. If time allows.

cheers

Rossco

EasyEight96 · Post by **EasyEight96** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:11 am

Wow nice entries guys

I will be entering this monster and first time attacking PE

Hope I could finish this

EasyEight96 · Post by **EasyEight96** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:22 am

EasyEight96 wrote:Wow nice entries guys I will be entering this monster and first time attacking PE Hope I could finish this

and I also entering this too

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:58 am

This it what I will be building.

UKscalemodeller · Post by **UKscalemodeller** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:21 pm

I'll not be entering this one I don't think

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:05 pm

Some nice kits you got their guys

Think I might have a keept in my stash that I can use for this one just need those check if it's been started Will update later

Gav0909 · Post by **Gav0909** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:06 pm

I am not sure that the V1 and V2 count as artillery. They are after all early guided missiles and Lee himself quoted a source which stated that missiles don't count as artillery, since they are well....missiles...

But up to Lee and Paul ultimately.

Hollywood Modelling. I don't think rockets strapped to a tank really count as artillery. That's a modification to just give a tank a slightly more versatile use. Its not the same as a Nebelwerfer, or Katayusha rocket system for example, but again Lee and Paul have the final say.

I will be doing this kit. Most undoubtedly artillery!

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:34 pm

This wil be my entry for the Steel Rain SiG:

NAMBiohazard · Post by **NAMBiohazard** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:15 pm

Hi guys

Am I allowed to build a SS-1c SCUD B w/MAZ-543 TEL

Or should I start shopping for something different

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:24 pm

I'm sure in Lee's definition, stuff with internal guidance didn't count as arty? So that would be v1, v2 and scud out. Just putting my spanner in the works! Lol!

UKscalemodeller · Post by **UKscalemodeller** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:27 pm

Gav0909 wrote:I am not sure that the V1 and V2 count as artillery. They are after all early guided missiles and Lee himself quoted a source which stated that missiles don't count as artillery, since they are well....missiles...

But up to Lee and Paul ultimately.

Hollywood Modelling. I don't think rockets strapped to a tank really count as artillery. That's a modification to just give a tank a slightly more versatile use. Its not the same as a Nebelwerfer, or Katayusha rocket system for example, but again Lee and Paul have the final say.

I will be doing this kit. Most undoubtedly artillery!

with this modification Gav?

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:37 pm

So It looks like I cant build the V2.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:44 pm

Tonygol wrote: So It looks like I cant build the V2.

Who knows? Lee's doing the v1. I'm going to do an m10 TD. They used them in the indirect fire role.

Post by **Lee** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:42 pm

NAMBiohazard wrote:Hi guys

Am I allowed to build a SS-1c SCUD B w/MAZ-543 TEL

Or should I start shopping for something different

No to this I'm afraid

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:47 pm

Lee wrote:
NAMBiohazard wrote:Hi guys

Am I allowed to build a SS-1c SCUD B w/MAZ-543 TEL

Or should I start shopping for something different

No to this I'm afraid

But V2 is allowed?

Tonygol · Post by **Tonygol** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:09 pm

chief5437 wrote:
Lee wrote:
NAMBiohazard wrote:Hi guys

Am I allowed to build a SS-1c SCUD B w/MAZ-543 TEL

Or should I start shopping for something different

No to this I'm afraid
But V2 is allowed?

Ok folks as it seems to upset a few people on this forum that I am building the V2 I will be pulling out of the SiG.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:15 pm

Dude! I don't think anyone is upset! Just a little confusion. Lee has given you the ok for the v2, so you're good to go. I was just questioning why v1 and v2 are allowed, but not the scud.

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:19 pm

I just ordered my entry today, Hope it will be delivered soon

For this SIG I'm stepping out of my comfort zone

I never did a Hasegawa kit before (hope it's any good) and I never build scale 1:72
I blame Eryk (AchtungPanzer) for my choice....

He build an awesome 1:72 MarderIII, so I thought that I would give it a go... If that's ok with you guys...

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:21 pm

fly1ngdutchm4n wrote:I just ordered my entry today, Hope it will be delivered soon

For this SIG I'm stepping out of my comfort zone
I never did a Hasegawa kit before (hope it's any good) and I never build scale 1:72
I blame Eryk (AchtungPanzer) for my choice.... He build an awesome 1:72 MarderIII, so I thought that I would give it a go... If that's ok with you guys...

Dude that is going to be an awesome build looking forward to your work on this.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:21 pm

Wow! Can't wait to see what you do with this. Another great build coming up I suspect.

fly1ngdutchm4n · Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:28 pm

T3hGuppy wrote:Dude that is going to be an awesome build looking forward to your work on this.
chief5437 wrote:Wow! Can't wait to see what you do with this. Another great build coming up I suspect.

Thank you very much gentleman!

It's going to be tiny, and for what I have read, it's an old 'flashy' kit, so I have to work my magic I gues...

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:28 pm

Right so just been hunting in the stash and the kit I knew I had is unstarted yey!!!

Had this kit for along time bought last time I was doing any modelling over ten years ago so happy times.

I'm pretty sure this one is okay for this SIG please let me know if not.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:29 pm

T3hGuppy wrote:Right so just been hunting in the stash and the kit I knew I had is unstarted yey!!!

Had this kit for along time bought last time I was doing any modelling over ten years ago so happy times.

I'm pretty sure this one is okay for this SIG please let me know if not.

I'm keeping my big mouth shut!

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:32 pm

chief5437 wrote:
I'm keeping my big mouth shut!

Lol damn trouble maker.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:33 pm

T3hGuppy wrote:
chief5437 wrote:
I'm keeping my big mouth shut!
Lol damn trouble maker.

Hee hee. Shhhhh!

Post by **Lee** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:05 pm

Right folks - I don't want anymore confusion over this bloody SiG, it's meant to be fun so, here goes...

It was my fault to say that V1s & V2s were allowed. I (stupidly) thought that as their systems were extremely basic (just a gyroscope) they would pass, but due to it opening up a can of worms I will not be building my V1 now, I will have a crack at the AUF 1 I have, if I get time.

Now, Tony went out and splashed the cash on the two kits on the back of me saying that it was alright for the V2 to be in the SiG. So, I am allowing Tony to enter the V2 as this has cost him money to enter and it was totally my fault. If any one has a problem with that PM me

So, so as not to cause any more confusion and with that in mind, if it isn't a field gun, specifically made SPG, cannon, large mortar, specifically made howitzer or specifically made AA gun then it's not allowed. That goes for any vehicle that has been converted into an AA or rocket launcher or any such. If it's original purpose wasn't for that of artillery (or AA) then it is not allowed, full stop.....

Any further questions regarding the validity of an entry should be directed to T3hGuppy as the GB Team Leader...

Over & out

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:11 pm

Lee wrote:Right folks - I don't want anymore confusion over this bloody SiG, it's meant to be fun so, here goes...

It was my fault to say that V1s & V2s were allowed. I (stupidly) thought that as their systems were extremely basic (just a gyroscope) they would pass, but due to it opening up a can of worms I will not be building my V1 now, I will have a crack at the AUF 1 I have, if I get time.

Now, Tony went out and splashed the cash on the two kits on the back of me saying that it was alright for the V2 to be in the SiG. So, I am allowing Tony to enter the V2 as this has cost him money to enter and it was totally my fault. If any one has a problem with that PM me

So, so as not to cause any more confusion and with that in mind, if it isn't a field gun, specifically made SPG, cannon, large mortar, specifically made howitzer or specifically made AA gun then it's not allowed. That goes for any vehicle that has been converted into an AA or rocket launcher or any such. If it's original purpose wasn't for that of artillery (or AA) then it is not allowed, full stop.....

Any further questions regarding the validity of an entry should be directed to T3hGuppy as the GB Team Leader...

Over & out

it takes a man to admit he's wrong

Now if you would by mistake put Sanders and pe placers in the package witch contains my order of washes nobody will EVER blame you !!

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:22 pm

As the man says we have a clear set of subjects that can be entered.

"If it isn't a field gun, specifically made SPG, cannon, large mortar, specifically made howitzer or specifically made AA gun then it's not allowed. That goes for any vehicle that has been converted into an AA or rocket launcher or any such. If it's original purpose wasn't for that of artillery (or AA) then it is not allowed"

Any questions please drop them here or PM me.

Now excuse me why I hunt in the stash for a kit to build!!

Drazimo · Post by **Drazimo** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:25 pm

fly1ngdutchm4n wrote:
T3hGuppy wrote:Dude that is going to be an awesome build looking forward to your work on this.
chief5437 wrote:Wow! Can't wait to see what you do with this. Another great build coming up I suspect.

Thank you very much gentleman!
It's going to be tiny, and for what I have read, it's an old 'flashy' kit, so I have to work my magic I gues...

Earlier in the thread I post that I was tempted to get the Hobby Boss version, which is newer and more accurate than the Hasegawa model, however the PE fits both, although there is one specific to Hobby Boss too. It'll be interesting to compare the two, I plan on getting mine possibly tomorrow or early next week and will try and do a video review for you.

-Draz

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:27 pm

So my Ferrari f40 doesn't count then? Please clarify!

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:30 pm

chief5437 wrote:So my Ferrari f40 doesn't count then? Please clarify!

Where's my slap through the internet button!!!! lol.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:33 pm

T3hGuppy wrote:
chief5437 wrote:So my Ferrari f40 doesn't count then? Please clarify!
Where's my slap through the internet button!!!! lol.

Oooww! You found it then! Lol

Drazimo · Post by **Drazimo** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:34 pm

T3hGuppy wrote:
chief5437 wrote:So my Ferrari f40 doesn't count then? Please clarify!
Where's my slap through the internet button!!!! lol.

Or if you're a cool kid and used IRC back in the day...

*T3hGuppy slaps chief5437 around a bit with a large trout!

NAMBiohazard · Post by **NAMBiohazard** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:44 pm

COOL THX
Re-order then

Now I am a happy chappy, cause its a secret

Gav0909 · Post by **Gav0909** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 2:08 am

Chief, just to clarify that your M10 will not be suitable for this SiG either mate. Even if they were occasionally used in the indirect fire role (I am not sure on this, the elevation on the gun wasn' that great and plus they fired anti-tank, not HE rounds). So while on occasion they may have been used in this role, it was not designed for this and is a dedicated anti-tank gun. So sorry dude, it won't be acceptable.

reelmesh · Post by **reelmesh** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 2:18 am

I would very much like to enter with this one:

: IMG_2212.jpg (227.14 KiB) Viewed 3042 times

It's been sitting in my stash for a couple of years waiting for a real good excuse to be built...

As for the eligibility issue, it's was a SPG prototype that used the 105 mm leFH 18/1 L/28 artillery gun.

Only 10 were ever made and some were used on the eastern front.

"Although 200 vehicles were ordered, Krupp completed only 10 prototypes in the final four months of 1942.[2] These saw service on the Eastern Front" Wikipedia

Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heuschrecke_10

So Guppy if there are any issues about this one just say so and I'll get something else.

hook1169 · Post by **hook1169** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:27 am

Here will be my entry..

With a fret of Photo etch..

Drazimo · Post by **Drazimo** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:45 am

Hmmm... 3 people doing Morsers'... I may have to come up with something else... :-p

-Draz

MarkVerploeg · Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:40 am

Drazimo wrote:Hmmm... 3 people doing Morsers'... I may have to come up with something else... :-p

-Draz

how about a leopold k5e railway gun
that is even bigger

as for me
after checking if it i good to enter i have this one

got it on a convention last year and wanted to build it after i was done with my tiger but that one is not finished yet so i use this sig as a excuse to build it
cheers Mark

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:13 am

reelmesh wrote:
I would very much like to enter with this one:

IMG_2212.jpg
It's been sitting in my stash for a couple of years waiting for a real good excuse to be built...

As for the eligibility issue, it's was a SPG prototype that used the 105 mm leFH 18/1 L/28 artillery gun.

Only 10 were ever made and some were used on the eastern front.

"Although 200 vehicles were ordered, Krupp completed only 10 prototypes in the final four months of 1942.[2] These saw service on the Eastern Front" Wikipedia
Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heuschrecke_10

So Guppy if there are any issues about this one just say so and I'll get something else.

All good with this one a very intresting subject.

Can the kit be built with the turret removed? As this seems to be how they where going to be used.

Radzy · Post by **Radzy** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:53 am

For me it will be:

Jan01 · Post by **Jan01** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:36 pm

T3hGuppy wrote:As the man says we have a clear set of subjects that can be entered.

"If it isn't a field gun, specifically made SPG, cannon, large mortar, specifically made howitzer or specifically made AA gun then it's not allowed. That goes for any vehicle that has been converted into an AA or rocket launcher or any such. If it's original purpose wasn't for that of artillery (or AA) then it is not allowed"

Any questions please drop them here or PM me.

Now excuse me why I hunt in the stash for a kit to build!!

So the German Flak 88 is allowed then?

reelmesh · Post by **reelmesh** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:31 pm

T3hGuppy wrote:
reelmesh wrote:
I would very much like to enter with this one:

IMG_2212.jpg
It's been sitting in my stash for a couple of years waiting for a real good excuse to be built...

As for the eligibility issue, it's was a SPG prototype that used the 105 mm leFH 18/1 L/28 artillery gun.

Only 10 were ever made and some were used on the eastern front.

"Although 200 vehicles were ordered, Krupp completed only 10 prototypes in the final four months of 1942.[2] These saw service on the Eastern Front" Wikipedia
Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heuschrecke_10

So Guppy if there are any issues about this one just say so and I'll get something else.

All good with this one a very intresting subject.

Can the kit be built with the turret removed? As this seems to be how they where going to be used.

Indeed it can, but as it lacks the complete hull interior, plan A is to get a aftermarket interior for it, if I can find it. Plan B is to have it displayed with the turret but with lifted cranes as if the crew was preparing to take the turret off.

benc123 · Post by **benc123** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:55 pm

Some awesome looking kits here guys!

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:54 pm

Some great models there chaps!

Well, I was going to do this, but...

...I've actually built and primed three of the figures (the gun's un-started so I might do it later, if time permits). So, inspired by some of the superb braille-scale models on this site, I will be doing a 1/76 WW1 British 18pdr with crew. Photos when it arrives

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:14 pm

Jan01 wrote:
T3hGuppy wrote:As the man says we have a clear set of subjects that can be entered.

"If it isn't a field gun, specifically made SPG, cannon, large mortar, specifically made howitzer or specifically made AA gun then it's not allowed. That goes for any vehicle that has been converted into an AA or rocket launcher or any such. If it's original purpose wasn't for that of artillery (or AA) then it is not allowed"

Any questions please drop them here or PM me.

Now excuse me why I hunt in the stash for a kit to build!!
So the German Flak 88 is allowed then?

Yep Flak 88 is fine.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:56 pm

Hey Gupps, are mobile AA allowed? Like a panzer IV chassis with flak 38 on top? Just wondering if they come under the 'original purpose' rule, cos obviously panzer IV was originally a tank.

Cheers dude!