Texas, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Friday, August 24, 2012 - 10:52 AM UTC
Meant no disrespect man...just my opinion. Didnt even know what a marder was till i googled it.
I know a badger is a mean son of a B#*&%!!!
Gary
Texas, United States
Joined: January 30, 2006
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Posted: Friday, August 24, 2012 - 03:14 PM UTC
No worries - that is why proposals are 'proposals' anyway.
here is another ribbon idea so we have some selection:
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Friday, August 24, 2012 - 03:24 PM UTC
Vance! I do like that one!
What you say guys?!! Do we have a winner?
~ Jeff
New York, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Friday, August 24, 2012 - 03:26 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Vance! I do like that one!
What you say guys?!! Do we have a winner?
~ Jeff
Yeah that works too
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Friday, August 24, 2012 - 03:32 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Vance! I do like that one!
What you say guys?!! Do we have a winner?
~ Jeff
Now thats nice! ME LIKES!!!
Gary
Tasmania, Australia
Joined: December 19, 2011
KitMaker: 92 posts
Armorama: 88 posts
Posted: Friday, August 24, 2012 - 10:13 PM UTC
Hi gents,
Just signed up
At this stage it looks like I will be building a Tristar kit but I'm not 100% sure.
Cheers
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 02:48 AM UTC
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No worries - that is why proposals are 'proposals' anyway.
here is another ribbon idea so we have some selection:
Well thanks so much Vance!
We're gonna run with this one and it's in the books.
~ Jeff
England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: May 23, 2010
KitMaker: 642 posts
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 07:31 AM UTC
Hi Folks,
Just like to register my vote for the original ribbon, Pine Martens are a tough little predator and the description of their activity shows why the Germans decided upon the name...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/European_Pine_Marten And chasing squirrels, as well as eating peanut butter gets my vote...
All the best,
Paul
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: September 11, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 08:17 AM UTC
Hi all might be in on this one either the Wespe or the M,depends on commitments. I like the first ribbon met one of those beasties when I lived in France he moved into my shed Ilet him keep it.
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 10:17 AM UTC
I think it works if the animal is a Tiger or a Panther, but when it comes down to something like a Marder it becomes less popular.
And less unknown too.
~ Jeff
England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: May 23, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 11:23 AM UTC
It's a good job that in the 1930s they called the new Supermarine fighter the Spitfire and not the Shrew, as was first proposed. I suppose it is how you view the animal, but it wouldn't have been the same in all the comics in the 60's if the Nazi pilots were yelling 'Achtung Spitzmaus!!!'. I think the Marder name does convey the idea of a predator darting about and being a sneaky adversary, but I have to admit the animal itself doesn't have the menace of a Tiger or Panther. Whatever the design of the ribbon I think it will be a fine addition and I am liking this campaign more and more.
All the best,
Paul
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 11:31 AM UTC
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Whatever the design of the ribbon I think it will be a fine addition and I am liking this campaign more and more.
All the best,
Paul
Well, I am glad to hear that as I try to come up with what will be a success (as I'm sure it's the same for everyone else too) and glad you are on board with us!
~ Jeff
Antwerpen, Belgium
Joined: March 31, 2012
KitMaker: 224 posts
Armorama: 67 posts
Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 12:20 PM UTC
Hello,
Great campaign idea, as i have both Marders from Tamiya in the stash.
However i will not sign up for this campaign in support of Paul Badman.
I think its a mistake not to allow a modern Marder named vehicle in, but then allow a Wespe, that has nothing to do with Marders.
Of corz its all up to the campaign leaders rules, but then, i really want to support Paul on this one.
I shut up now
Have a great campaign.
Tony
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 02:15 PM UTC
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Hello,
Great campaign idea, as i have both Marders from Tamiya in the stash.
However i will not sign up for this campaign in support of Paul Badman.
I think its a mistake not to allow a modern Marder named vehicle in, but then allow a Wespe, that has nothing to do with Marders.
Of corz its all up to the campaign leaders rules, but then, i really want to support Paul on this one.
I shut up now
Have a great campaign.
Tony
The decision to not allow the Modern Vehicles in this Campaign came way before it was asked and was not personal in any way as it was laid out in the rules.
You kind Sir have made the matter personal by openly boycotting the Campaign.
Pretty immature way of thinking wouldn't you say.
Good luck to your future matters.
~ Jeff
England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: May 23, 2010
KitMaker: 642 posts
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 08:14 PM UTC
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Hello,
Great campaign idea, as i have both Marders from Tamiya in the stash.
However i will not sign up for this campaign in support of Paul Badman.
I think its a mistake not to allow a modern Marder named vehicle in, but then allow a Wespe, that has nothing to do with Marders.
Of corz its all up to the campaign leaders rules, but then, i really want to support Paul on this one.
I shut up now
Have a great campaign.
Tony
The decision to not allow the Modern Vehicles in this Campaign came way before it was asked and was not personal in any way as it was laid out in the rules.
You kind Sir have made the matter personal by openly boycotting the Campaign.
Pretty immature way of thinking wouldn't you say.
Good luck to your future matters.
~ Jeff
Shame to introduce a sour note to what was shaping up to be a fun campaign, but as the quote runs - '...you can't please all of the people all of the time...'.
I can't understand why people try to customise campaigns to their own liking, you join up with the criteria set out by the founder and get on with it, simple really.
All the best,
Paul
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Friday, September 07, 2012 - 11:17 AM UTC
Just to refresh the Campaign ideas, you guys should really check out this months issue of Fine Scale Modeler. On the cover and inside is a build special by Bill Plunk on a WESPE, which is allowed in this Campaign. Very sweet!
Also, a simple recipe for making mudd which I plan to attempt on one of my builds. And of course their beautiful gallery which I see Joes scratch built Buffalo making a big splash!
~ Jeff
Ankara, Turkey / Türkçe
Joined: November 30, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 05:57 AM UTC
I am in with a 1/48 Tamiya Marder III
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Friday, September 14, 2012 - 01:18 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hello,
Great campaign idea, as i have both Marders from Tamiya in the stash.
However i will not sign up for this campaign in support of Paul Badman.
I think its a mistake not to allow a modern Marder named vehicle in, but then allow a Wespe, that has nothing to do with Marders.
Of corz its all up to the campaign leaders rules, but then, i really want to support Paul on this one.
I shut up now
Have a great campaign.
Tony
Hi all, what do you say to that?
Well to start with I asked a question, and got an answer that I shall pay respect to. In other words I´ll do WWII Marder.
Secondly, I should have read the rules all the way to the end, instead of popping the question to early.
Thirdly, this is more for Tony: Hey mate don´t write things like that, the way I read it, it sounds like I´ve started some kind of "Boycott" against this campaign which is most certainly not true.
I´m new here, I joined in March of this year, and that is not the kind of publicity I need or want.
Well now I´ve gotten that of my chest, I hope that this will still turn out to be a fun campaign. Even though I still haven´t chosen which vehicle to replicate.
Cheers
Paul
"Lord Raglan wishes the cavalry to advance rapidly to the front, follow the enemy & try to prevent the enemy carrying away the guns. Troop horse artillery may accompany. French cavalry is on your left. Immediate. R Airey."
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 06:07 PM UTC
I just ran across this campaign an enlisted, I like the Marder chassis they had so many different camo shcemes to choose from.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 10:42 PM UTC
Sounds good Bob and should be a fun Campaign!
~ Jeff
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 11:55 PM UTC
I can't wait for this campaign to start ,, the Marder i scored with all the goodies it has and seeing if Jeff will drive himself well over the edge building a mostly PE Marder is something i can't wait for but i will ..dang nab it !! ,,my mate Russell just said "patience is a virtue" to me and i just told him to "bite me"
Phill
I know the voices ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas
Never trust a man who left alone with a tea cozy and doesn't try it on ( Billy Connolly )
Overkill is often very understated
Texas, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Friday, October 05, 2012 - 01:22 PM UTC
Hey Jeff,
I no longer have the tristar Marder III H. My nephew wants to build it himself. Does the DML6472 1:35 Dragon Befehlsjager 38 Ausf. M ~ Smart Kit #6472 Qualify for the campaign?
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/dml6472.htmI will have this kit for the Campaign should it qualify.
Gary
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Friday, October 05, 2012 - 06:11 PM UTC
Gary that is a Marder dude .. by the look of that aerial i would say its a command version by either way ..thats a Marder
Phill
I know the voices ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas
Never trust a man who left alone with a tea cozy and doesn't try it on ( Billy Connolly )
Overkill is often very understated
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
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Posted: Friday, October 05, 2012 - 08:12 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hey Jeff,
I no longer have the tristar Marder III H. My nephew wants to build it himself. Does the DML6472 1:35 Dragon Befehlsjager 38 Ausf. M ~ Smart Kit #6472 Qualify for the campaign?
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/dml6472.htm
I will have this kit for the Campaign should it qualify.
Gary
That's a
big YES!!!!! ~ Jeff
Louisiana, United States
Joined: March 06, 2010
KitMaker: 3,128 posts
Armorama: 2,959 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 11:20 AM UTC
Hi, fellow WWII German open-top Marder fans!
I'm signed up for this one - it'll be either that Tamiya III M kit with some Tristar 38(t) tracks in place of the rubber-bands, maybe a metal barrel, and some Eduard PE, or the Tristar III H kit pretty much OOTB, or that Dragon Marder II with (maybe) the up-grade PE kit.
Of course there is that Bronco Marder I H-39 kit, or maybe that RPM Lorraine Marder I waiting around... and all cool!
Let those Marders roll (come JAN 2013, of course)!
Bob
