Nebelwerfer 41 Prototype - Updated 1-24-2010

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Post by Quixote511 » Wed May 13, 2009 9:53 am

I was going to say the neat jeep trailer. :P
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Waiting for it!

Post by pathfinder44 » Mon May 18, 2009 7:46 am

Please let me know when the nebal is ready for purchase, thanks!

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Post by grunt1 » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:31 pm

Ok, long time no update. The good news is that I finally got some time to knock out two big problems. During the process of assembling the Wirbelwind kit, I was inspired by pickels use of tiny bolts and nuts to make various portions operational. Anyway, using similar parts, I was able to make the trail arms and stabilization plate fully operational. Up to this point I was being a complete moron and thinking I would make these parts from scratch. Doh! Thanks Pic! :D

At about the same time, I made my first foray into the world of airbrushing and applied a tri-color camo.

I have one or two more tweaks to make and once finished I will make these available for sale to those that are interested.

Thank you for your patience..


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Post by VMF115 » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:33 pm

that is nice!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by flyboy_fx » Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:47 pm

how much did you say for this?
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Post by Razor17019 » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:34 pm

Pay no attention to the drunken guy on fire above my post... :roll:

Grunt,
Excellent! I like the added touches of the working trail arms and stabilization plate. Well, done!
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Post by flyboy_fx » Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:05 pm

Razor17019 wrote:Pay no attention to the drunken guy on fire above my post... :roll:

Grunt,
Excellent! I like the added touches of the working trail arms and stabilization plate. Well, done!
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wHATS tthat mean?


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No how much dose it cost ? I want one.
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Post by normandy » Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:26 am

Grunt, that looks outstanding! Nice Work!

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Post by Fritzkrieg » Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:25 am

This is a fantastic piece. I have a couple of big model purchases, I'm saving for now, but this one is deffinatly in the Queue.

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Post by popeye357 » Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:48 am

I definitely need one of those to add to my mini artillery museum!!

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Post by flyboy_fx » Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:13 am

popeye357 wrote:I definitely need one of those to add to my mini artillery museum!!

Same here!!!

I would love one!!!!!!!!!
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Post by normandy » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:12 pm

Grunt, do you have a price for this Nebelwerfer?

:?: Flyboy, what happened to the dude in your video clip? I've seen it about 600 times...does he explode or something? now that I'd like to see................... :P

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Post by flyboy_fx » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:43 pm

normandy wrote:Grunt, do you have a price for this Nebelwerfer?

:?: Flyboy, what happened to the dude in your video clip? I've seen it about 600 times...does he explode or something? now that I'd like to see................... :P

LOL its not me.....well as far as i remember :?

But he was taking a hot shot? :?

Flaming alcohol and spilled it.... :shock:
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Post by maritime96 » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:05 pm

I am in for at Least 1 of these PM me with the details please !!!
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Post by Jesse James » Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:49 am

normandy wrote: :?: Flyboy, what happened to the dude in your video clip? I've seen it about 600 times...does he explode or something? now that I'd like to see................... :P
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Post by normandy » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:28 pm

Grunt, any more intel on this project? I don't know what it is but I always thought this was a cool model/weapon...as long as you were building the model/or launching the real thing.
just wouldn't want to be on the receiving end........"incoming"....... :shock: ...... :!:

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Post by grunt1 » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:42 pm

I'm having trouble with the smaller bits like the tubing on the rocket pods. Not sure why it's an issue this time, but for whatever reason it is. I hope to have that sorted out this week.

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Post by grunt1 » Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:34 am

Wow.. First off let me apologize for such long delays. My first manufacturer
backed out which was enough to almost kill the project. The good news is that
setback forced me to look some more and I found others that were willing to
pick up the slack. I have the final design done, with the wheels and axle
working, finally! I also increased the size of the unit by about 20% so it would
work better with the figures from 21st Century and Dragon.

Here are some updated photos.



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Post by fightin » Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:45 am

wow, looking very cool! great job! :D
We still need more new 1/18 aircraft!

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Post by pickelhaube » Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:34 am

This looks great !!!

I love the detail.
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Post by normandy » Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:06 am

Grunt, your Nebelwefer looks great! I hope 21st....uh All-Go and some of the other 1:18th manufactures have been taking notes. You, Pickelhaube, The Hun and others have produced products that the members want..........maybe you guys should work for them. :wink:

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Post by maritime96 » Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:24 pm

Looks Fantastic Grunt, can't wait till you have these ready!!
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Post by MG-42 » Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:15 pm

grunt1 wrote:Ok, here are some more photos. The wheels are also already assembled where as in the kit they will be separated from the carriage.

You'll note that the finishing is very good in some areas but there are some rough textures in others. I have another more expensive material I am going to try that might help a lot there for those that are interested. This might result in a premium edition or something. We'll see.

The first run of the basic unit will be $110. If you add an ammo kit figure $140. Note that these prices are subject to change.
>>> hmmm ? ? ? ... so how much now ? ... or PM for pri¢e ?

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Post by grunt1 » Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:16 pm

Great question.

Now that the final design is done, I just need to finalize the materials. This decision has a direct impact on price and quality. There are two options on the table and I should have samples in hand very soon. At that point we should ready to set the final price and take orders.

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