Just a Quick Post of Two Quick Models...

[Duke Maddog]

Hey all!

Here are my two latest ACE guns in 1/72 scale. Both of these were built OOB and hand painted.

First the German PAK 43 88mm towed anti-tank gun:

Next is the German PAK 43 Neuntoffer; which is essentially the same gun mounted on a cross-base for a 360-degree arc of fire:

That's all for now. I have a few more models to try and finish, hopefully I'll have more to show you soon.

Thanks all for looking in, comments are welcome.

 

[jknaus]

Nice
James

 

[reconron]

Didn't know these 88mm anti-tank guns are also done in 1:72 scale.
Always good to see the 88 in modelform no matter what scale it is in.

You got some more guns in 1:72 scale,Mark?

Greetings,Ron.

 

[Duke Maddog]

Thanks for the compliments guys!

Yes Ron, these guns are all done by ACE; so far they are the only ones who do these in my scale. They also do quite a few others as well.

And yes, Ron, I have a good amount of guns in 1/72 scale. Here's a lineup for you:

German Guns, all ACE kits:

German Pak 50 76mm gun:

German IG18 Infantry Gun:

German K-18 Heavy Artillery:

German leFH18-40 Feldhaubitz 105mm

German sIG-33 Infantry Gun:

Next are Russian Guns, a mix of Military Heels, PST, and ACE kits:

Russian Zis 2 57mm anti-tank gun (Military Wheels):

Russian Zis 6 76mm anti-tank gun (Military Wheels):

Russian F-22 76mm Howitzer (ACE):

Russian A-19 122mm Gun (ACE):

Russian D-1 152mm Howitzer (PST):

Russian D-30 122mm Howitzer (Military Wheels):

Russian D-20 122mm Howitzer (PST):

Russian F-22USV 76mm gun (ACE):

Russian Zis 23-2 23mm AA Gun (ACE):

And finally, a couple of US Army guns, both 105mm and both from ACE:

US Army M-101 Howitzer:

US Army M-102 105mm Howitzer:

That's all my most recent guns built so far. I also have the ancient Airfix and Matchbox British guns, the old Hasegawa US 37mm gun that came with the jeep, and a lot of the old ESCI, Fujimi,and Italeri German guns (Pak 36, Pak 40, 88mm AA gun etc.)

I hope you like them Ron!

 

[reconron]

Thanks for sharing these,Mark!

Wasn't aware you could get that much 'arti' in 1:72 scale.
The German IG 18 is my favorit in this line up.

Soldier on,Mark.

Greetings,Ron.

 

[moon puppy]

Well Dang Mark, you could have pulled one of these for the Guns campaign.

 

[Duke Maddog]

Well Dang Mark, you could have pulled one of these for the Guns campaign.

I would have but they had all been started when that was still being considered. I do have to get my pics taken for the Morser Karl so I can start the Guns campaign.

 

[SA Dave]

Always like seeing a bunch of builds together Mark :drinks

I am glad youre joining our Guns GB mate

 

[Dave wahl]

Duke:

You have certainly been busy since our last comments. Nice job on all those artillery pieces. Were you able to make it for the IPMS nats or not? I am thinking of saving some $$$ for the 2014 Nats in Va. I may actually be able to get to go to one, as it runs pretty close to my Birthday, so I am going to try. I may even try to bring an entry for the show (Although I doubt I'll get anything for my efforts. I will still be able to meet some people that I know online.

Dave

 

[Duke Maddog]

Duke:

You have certainly been busy since our last comments. Nice job on all those artillery pieces. Were you able to make it for the IPMS nats or not? I am thinking of saving some $$$ for the 2014 Nats in Va. I may actually be able to get to go to one, as it runs pretty close to my Birthday, so I am going to try. I may even try to bring an entry for the show (Although I doubt I'll get anything for my efforts. I will still be able to meet some people that I know online.

Dave

Thanks Dave! Yeah, I've gotten quite a bit done, even on Dora, and I'm almost finished with my Russian Armored Train as well.

No, I was never able to raise enough funds to go to Orlando, and I feel that the Virginia Nats will also be way out of range. I'm saving up for Colorado though, and things are looking good for that one so far. I was pretty upset that they put the 50th anniversary celebration for IPMS USA on one coast. I think it should have been put in the center of the country so more people would have the chance to go without traveling so far. I guess they just feel there aren't enough modelers on the West Coast to justify that.

As for bringing an entry, I say go for it! I never expect anything of mine to win either as I'm a tee-ball league player on a Big League Field. In fact, the truck that took second in Phoenix was one that I almost didn't bring because I didn't like the look of the weathering! You never know Dave; get the basics right, and make it look good and you'll never know what happens. And even if you don't place; like you said, you get to meet people face to face that you'll never see otherwise. I do hope to see you at a Nats someday.

 

[kryptosdaddy]

Amazing how well you handle that scale Mark- great work!