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by Steve Kubik
26 Feb 2018, 12:30
Forum: Builds
Topic: Tamiya 1/35 M-10 Tank Destroyer
Replies: 16
Views: 2279

Re: Tamiya 1/35 M-10 Tank Destroyer

Great work on that M10, Dave. I'll have to get one.
by Steve Kubik
26 Feb 2018, 12:18
Forum: Builds
Topic: Zvezda MSTA-S or 2S19
Replies: 26
Views: 5328

Re: Zvezda MSTA-S or 2S19

Nice work, Olivier.

Is that a KPV machine gun?
by Steve Kubik
26 Feb 2018, 12:13
Forum: Builds
Topic: Trumpeter HMS Abercrombie
Replies: 33
Views: 9593

Re: Trumpeter HMS Abercrombie

Nice choice Steve :D Always good to see other types of plastic kit, and a really different one too Love the figure, pre painted, what a relief 8-) A flat bottom would give you the opportunity to built a seascape :? Always fancied trying to make waves, they always look so impressive 8-) Great start ...
by Steve Kubik
26 Feb 2018, 12:10
Forum: Builds
Topic: Trumpeter HMS Abercrombie
Replies: 33
Views: 9593

Re: Trumpeter HMS Abercrombie

Raoul Kunz wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 22:47Did you know that the K.u.K. riverine monitor "SMS Bodrog" of really almost ACW-feel opened the Great War by shelling Serbian defences near Belgrade on July 28th 1914? ;)
Raoul, actually, now that you mention that, I do recall reading about that. THanks for the little history tidbit.
by Steve Kubik
26 Feb 2018, 01:24
Forum: Builds
Topic: Trumpeter HMS Abercrombie
Replies: 33
Views: 9593

Re: Trumpeter HMS Abercrombie

Philipp Gross wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 18:44 So basically it's a floating SP artillery piece? :lol:

The hull construction looks really archaic, something more fitting for a pre-dreadnought than a WW2 era ship...

Philipp
Yes sir. THe RN wanted a shallow draft vessel for gun fire support.
by Steve Kubik
25 Feb 2018, 14:45
Forum: Builds
Topic: Trumpeter HMS Abercrombie
Replies: 33
Views: 9593

Re: Trumpeter HMS Abercrombie

Thanks, Adam and Philipp. THis ship is about the size of a destroyer with battleship guns. I keep thinking "The little ship that could". First decision. You are given two options for the main guns – whether or not to use the blast covers. I chose to use them, as all the pictures I’ve seen of the Rob...
by Steve Kubik
25 Feb 2018, 00:27
Forum: Builds
Topic: Trumpeter HMS Abercrombie
Replies: 33
Views: 9593

Trumpeter HMS Abercrombie

Well, it’s got armor and it’s got guns. I’ve been itching to build a ship model for a long time. They’re how I cut my teeth in this hobby so many years ago… A few years back, I discovered that the RN used Monitors during the two world wars and I’ve been fascinated with them. Short, ugly little ships...
by Steve Kubik
12 Nov 2017, 19:47
Forum: Builds
Topic: Takom M47
Replies: 43
Views: 4600

Re: Takom M47

Philipp Gross wrote: 12 Nov 2017, 01:15 Packing up my workbench tomorrow...at least all the kits have arrived safely... :geek:

Philipp
That's the important part.
by Steve Kubik
12 Nov 2017, 03:26
Forum: Generic
Topic: Pigments
Replies: 3
Views: 3911

Re: Pigments

Thanks, guys.

I was curious if there was some difference in the pigments. I was looking to reorder and couldn't find some of the MIG Pigments that I regularly use. AMMO stuff was all over the place. I guess I'll order some.
by Steve Kubik
12 Nov 2017, 00:08
Forum: Generic
Topic: Pigments
Replies: 3
Views: 3911

Pigments

Gents,

What is the difference between MIG Pigments and Ammo of MIG Pigments? Are they both the same, just repackaged?