multicam
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Member since: January 2012
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Jan 10, 2012 14:35:41 GMT -5
Jan 10, 2012 14:35:41 GMT -5
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Post by multicam on Apr 30, 2012 14:28:50 GMT -5
Looks great Bill. This turned out really nice! And I happen to like all the dust  |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 30, 2012 17:51:09 GMT -5
Thanks multicam, appreciate the comments!  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 30, 2012 21:46:18 GMT -5
Another fine job Bill. Sorry for the late comment, been at the AMPS Nats.
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Post by armorguy on May 1, 2012 2:04:56 GMT -5
Nice Bill, very nice !
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Post by wbill76 on May 1, 2012 14:21:39 GMT -5
No worries Rob, figured you were busy with the show! [ ] Thanks armorguy, appreciate the comments. |
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Post by armorguy on May 2, 2012 15:28:34 GMT -5
Beautiful subtleness ! Great finish !
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Post by wbill76 on May 4, 2012 19:42:59 GMT -5
Lol, thanks Dicky! |
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Post by dierk on May 5, 2012 7:17:26 GMT -5
I do have a soft-spot for Panzer IVs, and yours is one of the best I've seen! I'm currently beating an old Italeri PzKpfw IV F2 into submission - it's already taken longer than your build, but it is a bit of a blank canvas detail-wise.
Cheers,
Dierk
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Post by wbill76 on May 5, 2012 11:52:41 GMT -5
Thanks Dierk, glad you like the PzIV-C. It was a fun (but long) project to pull together and I had fun working with the turret interior to add some details here and there. The Pz IV was the workhorse and doesn't always get the glamor of the big-cat vehicles but that's life sometimes. Keep plugging away on your Italeri, it's not about the time it takes so much as ensuring you enjoy the process! |
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Post by dierk on May 5, 2012 12:52:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouraging words Bill, being a relative newbie the Italeri kit is my most ambitious project to date - I have to admit there are long periods where I have to put it back in its box when the urge to hit it with a hammer becomes overwhelming ;D It's going to be a Russian captured one, with all the equipment and tools stripped off - so lots of empty clamps and clasps. Is your Bison carrying so much water because the crew knew it to be so unreliable that it wouldn't run long enough to drain its gas tank? Cheers, Dierk |
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Post by wbill76 on May 6, 2012 18:08:38 GMT -5
Dierk, That sounds like a great plan for the Pz IV! The Bison II was horribly unreliable...even though there were 24 of them, they used half for spares to keep the other half in running condition more times than not. Bison II carried a crew of 4, so 30 gallons of water in the desert wouldn't take them very far but I'm sure they took some comfort in the event of a break down! |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 29, 2012 14:47:12 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 29, 2012 14:54:39 GMT -5
Third completed build this year? You are now ahead of me so I better get busy! She is really a beauty... like its unique camo.
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Post by spud on Jul 29, 2012 15:02:16 GMT -5
i taught u were putting the side armor on on bill?
Looking cracking either way bill
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 29, 2012 16:02:59 GMT -5
Andy, better get cracking...but then you include figures on your build so you have an excuse. Dicky, I'll probably manage at least 1 more this year, depending. NFL football season starts up in a month so that always steals time away from me on the weekends when that's going on. I've managed to match my output so far to that of last year so that's good at least. Spud, no, I had decided not to put the Schurzen on based on the reference photo of the vehicle I had as I liked the look of it without the plates and wanted to show off more of the slab sides with the zim pattern. Thanks for the comments as always!
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Post by spud on Jul 29, 2012 16:10:04 GMT -5
ah ok cool
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modelfreak72
Full Member
Member since: January 2012
Why worry, each of us is wearing an unlicensed nuclear accelerator on his back.
Posts: 1,479
Jan 28, 2012 23:21:46 GMT -5
Jan 28, 2012 23:21:46 GMT -5
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Post by modelfreak72 on Jul 30, 2012 15:23:50 GMT -5
Beautiful finish Bill! Enjoyed watching the build, what's next?
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 31, 2012 10:00:37 GMT -5
Hello Bill, Absolutely wonderfull builds. All expertly done. I must admit, that Bison is really growing on me. I may have to add to the stash. Gary |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 31, 2012 11:07:01 GMT -5
MF, thanks for the comments, I'm leaning towards an Sdkfz 251/22 as my next victim of choice.
Gary, the Bison II is one I'd recommend adding to the stash...you'd enjoy it!
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Post by wouter on Jul 31, 2012 13:01:50 GMT -5
Another fine Bill model...typical of your style: just love it!!!!
Will we see some of yer stuff in mags soon again Bill btw?
Cheers
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 1, 2012 17:44:22 GMT -5
Thanks Wouts! I've heard that FSM is planning to put out one of my projects in the upcoming October issue, so keep an eye out for that one. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 1, 2012 19:52:45 GMT -5
251?!?!?! I don't think I have seen you build one since my return to the hobby three years ago or so. It should be fun to follow...
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 2, 2012 20:33:36 GMT -5
It's been a while Andy...three years is about right looking back at the last one...it was a 251/9.
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Post by TRM on Aug 2, 2012 20:45:18 GMT -5
Finally getting around to stop by again Bill....another fine addition to your gallery Sir!! Always a joy to follow along and see the completions!! Looking forward to the next project!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 3, 2012 17:01:48 GMT -5
Thanks T! If things continue for the rest of the year, should be able to get in a 4th one for sure and maybe, just maybe, a 5th! |
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Post by eastrock on Aug 4, 2012 10:04:21 GMT -5
Great work, Bill! love your work sir!
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Post by Mence on Aug 4, 2012 13:01:03 GMT -5
Fantastic work all round!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 4, 2012 18:28:42 GMT -5
Thanks ER and prof, much appreciated! |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 14, 2012 11:51:36 GMT -5
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Post by armorguy on Oct 14, 2012 11:56:43 GMT -5
The camoflage pattern specialist does it again, just perfect Bill !
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