bbrowniii
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Post by bbrowniii on Aug 7, 2014 22:15:05 GMT -5
A few weeks ago, I posted some pics of my sons first tank build - the old Monogram M-4 HedgeHog: www.modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/thread/8076/sons-first-tank?page=1&scrollTo=228078He was really excited about it and talked about how he wanted to take it to ArmorCon at the end of September, because he knows that is one of Daddy's favorite shows. Well, a couple of days ago he announced that he thinks he really needs to put his tank in a diorama. "Uhhh, excuse me..?", "You heard me, Dad. I need it to bash through a hedgerow!" So we grabbed some pink Styrofoam insulation, cut it to shape. Then I went and dug out an OLD box of PermaScene (I think I've had it for 20+ years), and I let him go nuts:     After he got all that down, he grabbed a bunch of rocks from the yard and added those. We've let it dry the last two days (kind of humid here) and it is ready for some paint and some scenery. So, my son has been bitten by the bug. It is a double edged sword - helping him definitely cuts into my build time. But man, it is so fun to see him doing this and the excitement he gets from it. Everyone who has come to the house for the last two days has gotten a full tour of his base with a detailed explanation of his vision for it. We'll see what next week brings. Hope to have a few more pics to share of Zach's dio. |
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Post by Tojo72 on Aug 8, 2014 6:36:11 GMT -5
That's really cool , will he bring it to Amorcon ?
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 8, 2014 11:22:44 GMT -5
Can't wait to meet your son at the show!  |
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Post by bbrowniii on Aug 8, 2014 11:27:07 GMT -5
That's really cool , will he bring it to Amorcon ? Sent from my SM-N900V using proboards Oh heck yes! He is bound and determined to get this done for the show! |
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Post by dupes on Aug 8, 2014 11:56:18 GMT -5
Haha...it stuck! He's hooked!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 8, 2014 12:16:41 GMT -5
No turning back now Boyd! Nice to see him hooked! |
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Post by bbrowniii on Aug 8, 2014 13:02:17 GMT -5
Yeah, this is good. We are pretty busy today, but about every 15 minutes I get a, "Hey Dad, can I paint my diorama?"...
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Post by remarc777 on Aug 8, 2014 14:38:17 GMT -5
Here we go...... once you go dio, you can't go solo.... I'll stay tuned!
B.t.w: I see "looming" also is a hit in the US  ? My daughter keeps begging me for those bracelets  !!
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Post by desertrat on Aug 8, 2014 14:41:29 GMT -5
so nice to see kids taking an interest in the hobby! can't wait to see it all finished!
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Post by Leon on Aug 10, 2014 18:08:19 GMT -5
Nice to see Zach following in dads footsteps Boyd. |
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Post by dupes on Aug 10, 2014 21:39:05 GMT -5
So? What'd you guys get done this weekend? |
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Post by bbrowniii on Aug 11, 2014 21:12:01 GMT -5
So? What'd you guys get done this weekend? Nothing. Visited my sister up in North Yarmouth. Ran a 5k on Sunday, came home today. We'll get cracking on in tomorrow! |
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Post by dupes on Aug 12, 2014 13:22:31 GMT -5
So you're saying you were in Maine with no phone call or nothin'. I see how you are.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 12, 2014 14:30:10 GMT -5
Dupes, did I ever mention that I will be in Maine next month? LOL
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Post by dupes on Aug 12, 2014 15:28:24 GMT -5
Hahaha...I think once or twice.
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Post by bbrowniii on Aug 12, 2014 19:02:29 GMT -5
So you're saying you were in Maine with no phone call or nothin'. I see how you are. I considered calling, but I was travelling solo with the two kids and we had the benefit run already set up for Sunday, so there was no real wiggle room in the schedule. If I ended up calling, I knew you'd talk me in to doing something I shouldn't......  |
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Post by dupes on Aug 12, 2014 20:15:15 GMT -5
EXACTLY MY POINT!
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Post by pantherf on Aug 14, 2014 6:30:38 GMT -5
Okay, we all now know the kid can build. Now we know he can put together a dio base. I think he needs his own account here! bbrowniii jr. maybe? What you say Dad? Oh, and VERY nice work here!  Jeff |
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Post by bbrowniii on Aug 14, 2014 22:05:05 GMT -5
Okay, we all now know the kid can build. Now we know he can put together a dio base. I think he needs his own account here! bbrowniii jr. maybe? What you say Dad? Hmmm, as tempting as that is, I think it'll have to wait a year or two... |
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Post by 82s1 on Aug 16, 2014 15:17:55 GMT -5
It's great seeing someone his age actually interested in the hobby. We need more to keep the hobby viable after we are gone. On top of that he seems to have been watching you because his diorama looks like it is going to be quite professional. Tell him I said "model on."
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Post by bbrowniii on Sept 22, 2014 21:18:39 GMT -5
I have been busy with work and sick and yada yada yada... so my bench and forum time has been limited. Zach, however, has continued to plug away at his dio: Adding glue for static grass:  The kid loves his static grass...  Then it is time to build his hedgerow...   I can't tell you guy how fun it has been to watch him do this. I show him how to do a step, and he runs with it. He is so flippin' excited for the show this weekend!! Hope to see a bunch of you there! |
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Post by dupes on Sept 22, 2014 21:21:46 GMT -5
That is some serious quantity of static grass. Stock up!
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Post by bbrowniii on Sept 22, 2014 22:56:45 GMT -5
That is some serious quantity of static grass. Stock up! Heh... the kid does not mess around! If at first you don't succeed, add more static grass!! |
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Post by Leon on Sept 23, 2014 2:13:21 GMT -5
Boyd,Zachs doing a great job on his dio.
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Post by dupes on Sept 23, 2014 5:38:37 GMT -5
Does "add more static grass" apply to everything?  |
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Post by 82s1 on Sept 23, 2014 9:10:11 GMT -5
Seeing him model gives me hope for the hobby.
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Post by bbrowniii on Sept 23, 2014 22:39:47 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Zach's pretty pleased with himself these days... :-)
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Post by dupes on Sept 24, 2014 9:50:57 GMT -5
So what's he got lined up from your stash next? |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 24, 2014 22:54:44 GMT -5
Looking forward to meet you and your boy at the show!
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Post by bbrowniii on Sept 25, 2014 12:17:41 GMT -5
So what's he got lined up from your stash next? One of the DML SdKfz 251's. I think he is gunning for the engineering vehicle (can't recall the 3-in-1 kit that one is in). He's pretty determined to wear me down on that. Hope to find something to keep him in check while we are at the show! |
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? My daughter keeps begging me for those bracelets 
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