The Italian Front 1943-1945 Campaign is now concluded. We've had some great builds, some excellent sharing and participation, and most likely will have learned something too.

I want to thank all who participated!

Gaz

Italian Campaign 1943-1945 Membership and Builds:

27-1025
Brekinapez__________________________Dragon “Anzio Annie” 1/35
Completed 31/May/19
Chaman911_______________________Tamiya Wespe Italian Front 1/35
Completed 30/Apr/2019 Gallery Photos
ClaytonFromEllijay
d111298pw_______________________Dragon Jagdpanzer Elefant 1/35
Completed 22/Dec/2018 Gallery Photos
d6mst0___________________________Tamiya Jagdpanzer Elefant 1/35
Dangeroo__________________________Italeri Carro Armato P40 1/35
Completed 18/Mar/2019
eMan________________________AFV Club M10 Tank Destroyer
Completed 31/May/19 Gallery photos
GazzaS________________________Dragon Brummbär Mid Production
Completed 7/Jan/19 Gallery photos
Hangelafette_____________________Dragon Geschützwagen 38H 1/35
Hudson29
iflytb20_____________________Cyber Hobby Tiger I Early 1/35
Completed 31/May/19 Gallery Photos
ivanhoe6
johhar_______________________Miniart L1500S German 1.5t Truck 1/35
JohnDoe4th____________________Dragon StuG III F/8 Early Production 1/35
Kaktusas_______________________Tristar Marder III H 1/35
Kunjuro___________________________Tamiya M24 Chaffee
Completed 29/Jan/19 Gallery photos
k_mero4____________________________Takom Panther A Late 1/35
Completed 04/Apr/19 Gallery Photo
Lakota_________________________ Dragon Jagdpanzer Elefant 1/72
LukasHaschke______________________Tamiya Wespe 1/35
Completed 6/Apr/19
m4sherman
Makarovii
Martinvidas_______________Italeri M8 Armored Car 1/72
Completed 17/Apr/19 Gallery Photo
McRunty___________________________Dragon Sherman M4A4 1/35
Completed 16/Feb/2019 Gallery Photos
Mrclark7_______________________Tamiya Schwimwagen 1/35
Completed 31/May/19 Gallery Photos
Panzerace
PanzerGeek
PanzerKiel
PasiAhopelto________________________Tamiya Archer SPG 1/35
Petbat______________________________Dragon M3 GMC 1/35
Completed 31/5/2019 Gallery Photos
Ramanathan___________________Bronco M-24 Chaffee Early Prod. 1/35
Completed 31/May/2019 Gallery Photos
RivetCounter___________________Bronco Staghound 1/35
RobinNilsson
roman
Savage
SGTJKJ
SHAKY962_______________Italeri S.M. 82 Marsupiale 1/72
shrubbydoo
Sleepwalker71_____________Tamiya M3A1 Scout Car 1/35
TimReynaga_______________1/2400 Italian Aircraft Carrier Aquila
Completed 23/may/19 Gallery Photos
Venko555___________________Fallschirmjäger Offizier Italy Alpine Models 1/35
Completed 23/Mar/19
WombatWal
YellowHammer_____________Monogram Sturmpanzer 43 1/32
Zontar_____________________Tamiya M10 Tank Destroyer 1/35
Completed 31/May/19 Gallery photos

I'm in with my M31 from Takom

Cool! I had to look it up to find out what it was. Should be interesting to see come together with some great weathering options.

Gaz

Historical campaign is always a good idea, so I'm in. Not sure with what, but probably with something from allied side.

Howdy Y'all
Of course I'm in. Lots of choices in my collection. Right now I'm thinking I would like to build one of these:
1. Diorama of a civilian father and son watching German or American troops drive by. (Hey it's Fathers' Day today)
2. Captured Semovente M40, I have the kit and the decals for a German machine
3. Sherman tank at Monte Cassino or Anzio
4. Spitfire in American markings
5. P-47D in checkertail markings
6. P-51 "Red Tail" from the Tuskegee group
But I'll probably change my mind before the start date. Anyone have any ideas for ship subjects?
Take care,
Don "Lakota"

Ship idea: Some kind of landing ship/craft large or small at Anzio. Alternatively one of the many Italian ships that surrendered when Italy left the war.

Speaking of Anzio, one of the hard spots on the soft underbelly ... : Maybe the Anzio Annie?
http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol133lw.html

/ Robin

HMS Abercrombie supported Sicily landings, and Trumpeter has one in 1/350. I have that in stash, but I'll probably pick something simpler...

I'm in for this one. I've got an Elefant I can model for Italy 1944.

Don,
That's certainly a lot of options!

I have to admit, I'd be a little shy about trying to complete a 1/350 scale warship in 6 months.

Gaz

Excellent!

Hi Gary,

Count me in! Not sure what yet, either something from the
Regia Aeronautica or an open top afv.

Nate

Cool!

HMS Nelson, HMS Rodney, HMS Warspite - all participated in Operation 'Husky'. They're available in 1/700, the HMS Warspite in 1/350 too; 1/350 Nelson and Rodney should be available soon. If you like them big, there's a 1/200 HMS Rodney with the overall length of over a meter...
1/700 and 1/350 Liberty ships are available too, as well as LCIs, LCSs, LCMs and LSTs.

I got Tristar Marder that i was planing to finish in 29 Pz.Gren.Div. (1944 Italy) paint scheme. So im up for it

Sweet! Gazza, it says partially completed builds allowed. Can I finish my Panzer III I started in the Crusader campaign? I also have Tamiya’s PzIII L I could do for this. I’m in.

Darius,
Awesome!

Bryan,
Sure!

The title, Europes soft underbelly, makes me see the profile of a pig with a great big soft belly hanging down, possibly with a swastika on the flank, and a hand with a dagger coming up from underneath. I just can't get this mental image to go away ...

Useless image for a ribbon since it is probably too complex for the limited amount of available pixels.
/ Robin

Well... I have thought of other names:

Italian Campaign...

Up the boot!...

Italy 43-45...

Viva L'Italia....

Always up for the popular choice.

Gaz

Italian Connection ?

or Italy nick name "il Bel Paese"

This campaign feels like a sister campaign to “Crusader to Gazala”. Maybe a name like Kasserine to the Gothic or something along thoes lines would be of interest. That would cover the war from where Crusader left off until the defeat of Axis forces in Italy. After that you could do “From the Boot to Berlin” or something like that. Anyway, just an idea.
Looking forward to whatever you decide.

Kasserine was a mountain pass so maybe
Kasserine to Brenner could be an alternative name?
Bound for Brenner ?
/ Robin

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