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Post by panzerjager. on Jun 12, 2012 22:13:47 GMT -5
Lovely Greif, looks very real!
Don't worry about the hook, it was wrong anyway: you was using a late model in an early figure ;D
DarÃo
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 13, 2012 9:26:47 GMT -5
Outstanding work! I nearly brought the same thing but its from Dragon when I was at the shop few days ago. I might when I go back there tomorrow...  |
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Post by multicam on Jun 13, 2012 15:50:00 GMT -5
I thought I already commented on this, well , goess not. Weathering is looking superb Gary. Love it. Top notch.
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Post by panzerjager. on Jun 13, 2012 22:02:07 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 13, 2012 22:11:25 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the kind words!  I do have a satchel bag i think will work but ill have to scratch up a tarp/bed roll or two. I knew that something werent right with that hook! Late model hook in an early figure.  What tha heck was i thinkin!  ;D Let me know if you pick up that Dragon Greif Andy. Id like to know what it looks like. See how much better it is. Thanks all, Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 15, 2012 0:40:52 GMT -5
Hello Gentlemen, I have made a bit of progress. Rifles and MG 34 have been placed and i have chipped and weathered the Jerry cans also installed the headset and an M35 hemet. I still have the throat mic, satchel bag and a couple small accessories to spruce up the interior a bit. Ill add a bit of wear to the head set and a little more attention to the helmet. Here tis yall!  By bbd468 at 2012-06-14  By bbd468 at 2012-06-14  By bbd468 at 2012-06-14  By bbd468 at 2012-06-14  By bbd468 at 2012-06-14 Thanks for looking fellas! Gary |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 15, 2012 12:17:00 GMT -5
Keeps getting better with each round of pics Gary, looking good!
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 15, 2012 18:33:00 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words fellas. Richard - Next i do a fly by, ill put it on tha schedule to stop and have a visit with ya. ;D Man, the stories your father could tell of his days as a soldier. Bill - Im just chippin away at it. Dicky - Man i dont have a clue about that. They may have been wood. Im gonna pretend they are metal for now and if someone comes along and calls me on it, Ill say "Dicky already set me right on the matter" and ill owe you one of Scotlands finest!  ;D Thanks man! Gary Edit: So sorry about that Nate and Richard. Wont happen again fellas. |
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Post by multicam on Jun 15, 2012 22:47:11 GMT -5
The details just add to the well-worn, realistic look you pulled off here! Nice one. Oh, and I think you should have said Richard? and not Nate in your above reply;). My dad missed Vietnam due to a heart murmur (probably good for my existence;) but my Grandpa fought in North Africa against Rommel, and I'm sure he admired him as well:). Cheers
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 15, 2012 23:22:36 GMT -5
The details just add to the well-worn, realistic look you pulled off here! Nice one. Oh, and I think you should have said Richard? and not Nate in your above reply;). My dad missed Vietnam due to a heart murmur (probably good for my existence;) but my Grandpa fought in North Africa against Rommel, and I'm sure he admired him as well:). Cheers Hi nate, Thanks for the heads up on my name error. My Dad lied about his age and inlisted to fight in korea. He got caught but got an honorable dicharge. He was 16 years old. As you said, good for us. He passed away when i was 14. But i have all his army documentation. And his discharge framed and singed by the president. Gary |
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Post by TRM on Jun 16, 2012 4:55:36 GMT -5
Exceptional work Gary!! See you have that single eyelash brush out!! Love it! (shhh...thinking the poles were wooden too  and that Dicky still has that bottle in front of him or has had a frontal lobotomy...either wa he's just not under all that much pressure no more!! ;D ;D) Keep steaming forward sir!! |
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Post by wouter on Jun 16, 2012 5:22:45 GMT -5
lovely stuff indeed mate, extra detailing looks great and that chippin' on the jerrycans looks awesome!
Cheers
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 16, 2012 13:13:14 GMT -5
Great job with the chipping job! It is always easy to go overboard but you didn't. Look what you MADE me to do!?!?!?  The hobby shop had it on sale for only $20 as it was 'red' marked for sale.  It offers has great details and comes with three figures which is good for 12 years old kit. Don't ask me when I will build it... ;D |
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Post by bigjohn on Jun 16, 2012 13:19:17 GMT -5
Nice buy Andy
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 17, 2012 12:11:08 GMT -5
Hey Gentlemen, Thanks for all the kind words. I very much appreciate it fellas. Andy, thats a sweet buy. Lets see whats in it man! C'mon let me see, let me see!!! ;D Been away house sitting for a relative, so dont have an update. Maybe tonight or tomorrow night. Gary |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 17, 2012 12:12:34 GMT -5
wow, that's a great price Andy. You gonna blog it here bud !!
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 17, 2012 20:40:12 GMT -5
Gary- I'd be more than happy to take pics of the sprues if you want. Rob- Not this year for sure... already planning my next two builds. Maybe in 2013? Remember I am slow... And I like to participate Group Builds and I see I have missed North Afrika GB... always wanted to do that. Maybe next time? |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 17, 2012 21:52:06 GMT -5
Andy the NA GB is still open bud. I'm very late with mine and won't get back to it until the middle of next month.
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 17, 2012 22:43:58 GMT -5
Hi Andy, I would love to see the kit sprues. I dont mind at all. We can trade notes/info compare and the like. Im thinking the DML would be superior to the old Tamiya. Not to mention you got it for a $20 spot. I paid $29 dollars plus shipping the old Bast*#d!  Gary |
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Post by sollie on Jun 18, 2012 1:01:47 GMT -5
Pretty much has been said already, but great build and great photos to.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 18, 2012 9:27:09 GMT -5
Hi Andy, I would love to see the kit sprues. I dont mind at all. We can trade notes/info compare and the like. Im thinking the DML would be superior to the old Tamiya. Not to mention you got it for a $20 spot. I paid $29 dollars plus shipping the old Bast*#d! Gary LMAO!!! Sometimes its great building Tamiya kits... a nice break from those Dragon with crappy instructions and excessive little parts. I will take pictures of the sprues when I have the chance and post here with your permission. |
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 18, 2012 9:47:05 GMT -5
Absolutely Andy! There may be others interested in the difference between the two and could help them decide which kit they prefer should they want to build one. Thanks man, no rush. Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 18, 2012 20:15:24 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 18, 2012 20:16:57 GMT -5
Now my favorite part... the figures.  Not too sure if I will use the Rommel figure... I really liked yours because of the trench coat.  What the heck?!?!? Captain Caveman can be so annoying sometimes... |
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 18, 2012 22:52:24 GMT -5
Andy, Thanks a bunch for posting that. That kit is sooo far above and beyond the Tamiya kit. The seats with the Loop springs in the back, the radio, cushions, the fenders, heck pretty much every aspect is far better. One thing im pretty pissed off about is that mine didnt come with Captain Cave Man! And i paid more for mine!  ;D You got a great deal at $20 bucks Andy. Oh, and your man cave, ROCKS!!! Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 19, 2012 8:00:35 GMT -5
LOL! Glad you like the man cave...
Now I am tempted to build this 250/3 kit for North Africa GB here as soon as I am done with my current build Pz III K... I am set to build Tiger I Initial in September for a GB but I can always delay the start date. Gonna see how my summer comes out as I am afraid I will not have much bench time when a visitor from Denmark stays with us for a month starting this Friday.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 19, 2012 9:39:54 GMT -5
LOLOLOLOLOL Capt caveman....man it's been ages since I saw or heard that name.
Nice deal on the kits fellas. Nice sprue shots of the Dragon one. May have to get the 250 some day.
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 19, 2012 11:31:26 GMT -5
captaIN CAAVVEE MaaaAAAaaaAAANNN!!!!! UNGA BUGA! ;D
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 19, 2012 22:55:54 GMT -5
Hello gentlemen, I actually got something done this evening. While its not much, it is moving forward. The Canteen and musette bag are painted. I know the bag is allied but its all i got. Ill weather them up a little and i need to make straps for the bag. Ill use Whiskas cat food lids to make the straps. here tis fellas!  By bbd468 at 2012-06-19 Hopefully ill have more for you guys tomorrow. But im not swearing to it! ;D Thanks for looking, Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 19, 2012 23:05:10 GMT -5
Hey Gary, no worries on the name thing mix up Dad like most vet's didn't say much about his time in North Africa and Italy, except for one memorable Friday night when he told us a bunch of stories including how he was injured in Italy by a German MG nest and being sent to prison for two weeks for stealing a Jeep! I have his paybook, medals and cap badge, some of my most treasured possessions. R:) Hey Richard, Im sure your very proud and to have those personal treasures, those memories will never be forgoten. My Dads father Fought in WWI His name Was Earnest H. Boggs. He is in the Book Of Heros for actions in France. Dad always said he didnt want to talk about what he saw during the war. Id love to know the stories, but i understand his position on the matter. Some things better left unsaid i suppose. Anyways, Thanks for sharing that with us. Gary |
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What tha heck was i thinkin! 
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and that Dicky still has that bottle in front of him or has had a frontal lobotomy...either wa he's just not under all that much pressure no more!! ;D ;D) Keep steaming forward sir!! 
;D You got a great deal at $20 bucks Andy. Oh, and your man cave, ROCKS!!!