Somewhere on the Volga. Summer 1942 by Ian M

[Ian M]

Well the plan was to secure the Volga Then follow it up to and take control of the oilfeilds in Caucasus.

The advance recon groups had other Ideas.

Ian M

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[yak face]

I like it ian! battle of the beach buggies! cant wait to see how you do this one, ive been tempted by the schwimmwagen myself a few times, but i never realised tamiya did a DUKW too (albeit a littler russian one), excellent stuff, cheers tony

[Ian M]

Tony, the 'Russian' Amphi is actually a US 1/4 tonner Tamiya do both a US version and a special Edition Russian one compleat with ICM tank Reccy unit.

Ian M

[Guest]

Nice one Ian, liking the sound of this little corker you have in store for us....i will be there for the jorney, regards Martin :-)

[Guest]

Never seen that Russian amphibious before in either version, very nice and with ICM figures too, very sweet. Sounds like another imaginative scenario to look forward to.

[tr1ckey66]

A really interesting choice of subject matter Ian. Also, a chance to model some scenic water? Sweet kits, being Tamiya they should go together quite nicely, and from what I know of ICM figures these should be well sculpted too. Good luck with your Recce Ruskies!

Cheers

P

[Guest]

What a great idea, haha brilliant.:cool2:

Best wishes

Ade

[Ian M]

Still Looking for a few bits, and having a bit of bother. I was looking for some Prieser Adam and eva figures. SIX weeks delivery!!! There are some on flea bay, In all scales other than 1/35!!! (And to a higer price than RRP)

So looks like there wont be any nude bathing :-(

Must try to find the time to make a start soon...

Ian M

[Centurion3RTR]

This looks like it's going to be a fun build Ian.

Have fun, John

[Ian M]

Right I had a few moments while waiting for the kettle to boil so I gt started on the 4X4amphi jeep.

Typical Tamiya, almost falls together, so After about 20 minuts, I got this.

OK I did stop to drink my tea this time, so I still need to do the cabin part. Then is a splosh of primmer.

Might start on the other one later and paint them together.

Ian M

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[tr1ckey66]

That's the beauty of Tamiya kits - really good fit and build. This looks great, lovely little kit.

You did well though in 20 mins (although it's not a race - so I'm told :winkingshades:!!!)

Great start and an interesting build. Will there be any water in this dio?

Cheers

P

[Guest]

Ian, next time you ave the kettle on...mines a coffee, white no sugar thanks :coffee2: Great going on the build mate, well done, all the best Martin :-)

[Ian M]

@ Paul: Ye there might well be a bit of water involved here. As for being quick; there are not that many parts to the jeep its self...54 i think. So I'm only really about half way though!!!

@ Martin; Why spoil a perfectly good cup of coffee by putting milk in it??? I'll send a message and you can get the bike started. Might well be cold by the time you get here though!! :-)

Onwards and upwards as superman would say.

Ian M

[Guest]

hi ian, thats looking good. i've never see one of these in model and painted up. tho, i'm sure i had a big plastic version for action-man when i was a kid and dragged it throu puddles all day.(good days) he he. i'm now very interested to see what your going to do with it.

[Ian M]

Can any one recomend some good Figures, German and Russian, that can be assembled rather than just one part! Have some gerry infantry but they fall into the second catagory; Moulded all in one!!!

Need to be able to pose them so seperat arms and legs if poss. would be a great help!

Any ideas suggestions well received.

Ian M