Miguelito's Tamiya 1/35 Kubelwagen - FINSIHED about 18 hours

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Miguelito's Tamiya 1/35 Kubelwagen - FINSIHED about 18 hours

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After taking most of the summer off from modeling, I've decided to get back into it full steam and join the Blitzbau fun. I like to think I've just been saving all my modeling energy this summer for just this group build. After going through the stash, I've decided I have three choices.

First choice - Academy's 1/72 F4F-4 Wildcat
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Second choice - Tamiya's 1/35 Type 82 Kubelwagen
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Third choice - Revell's 1/48 Spitfire Mk II
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I'd like to save the Spitfire for the BoB GB, so that's probably the least likely to be chosen. That leaves the Kubelwagen and the Wildcat. I'm planning on starting the build about this time (6pm) tomorrow (Saturday), so I've got a little time to think it over. Of course, opinions are welcome.
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Hard choice there but I like the Academy kits for Blitz's. Good luck.
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Either one seems a good choice !
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Kubelwagon.Not seen that built before
Is this your sanderling?.

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Arcwelder wrote:Kubelwagon.Not seen that built before
I second that emotion.
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I prefer planes to vehicles so Wildcat!! :ha: :grin:
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Re: Miguelito's three choices

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ShaunW wrote:
Arcwelder wrote:Kubelwagon.Not seen that built before
I second that emotion.
...and I third(?) that emotion. :roll: I decided to try my luck with the bucket wagon. I think it's been in my stash the longest, therefore, it takes seniority. It will be finished with one color, which speeds the process too. Not to mention, it's a Tamiya, so if I shake the box just right, most of it will go together on it's own!
MarkyM607 wrote:I prefer planes to vehicles so Wildcat!! :ha: :grin:
I tend to agree; however, I've been trying (not always successfully) to focus more on the non-plane kits in my stash this year. However, I'm still interested in the Wildcat, so be on the look out for a second blitz. ;-)
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Re: Miguelito's Tamiya 1/35 Kubelwagen - Aug 8 @ 6pm CST

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Looking forward to this.. I'll check in when I can!
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Re: Miguelito's Tamiya 1/35 Kubelwagen - Aug 8 @ 6pm CST

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Due to the time zone differences I will be in bed when you start, good luck with your build.

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Re: Miguelito's Tamiya 1/35 Kubelwagen - Aug 8 @ 6pm CST

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Our local model club had their annual BBQ/auction today, so I got home later than expected...and was considering pushing back the build, but then I heard this on the drive home....




....and saw that August would also be doing a blitz, and decided I couldn't fail to keep my end of the AmericaBlitz.

Now, I can't play an AC/DC song, without playing one of my all time favorites featuring Bon Scott (RIP).

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Good to have you blitzing in Texas.

I can't see your vid but I love AC\DC. Unfortunately the kids are in bed so I can't play anything tonight.
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Thanks, OT!

The youtube links are fixed now, I didn't follow the directions. Not a good sign for the evening!
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Re: Miguelito's Tamiya 1/35 Kubelwagen - Aug 8 @ 6pm CST

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Well...it's about that time.

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Re: Miguelito's Tamiya 1/35 Kubelwagen - Aug 8 @ 6pm CST

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First things, first.

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Re: Miguelito's Tamiya 1/35 Kubelwagen - Aug 8 @ 6pm CST

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Amen to that brother :grin: Good luck in your quest.

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