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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 13, 2004 6:23 AM
                        Looks awesome kenneth, hope to see this finished soon.Cool [8D]Thumbs Up [tup]
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                        Build22
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                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Friday, February 13, 2004 5:34 AM
                        Nice job with the Famo, Keneth Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Way to beat it up !

                        Great job !

                        Jim [IMG]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 12, 2004 10:38 PM
                        Petbat... Thats funny... That would be a fun one to see. A little humor never hurt anyone...

                        Thanks
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 12, 2004 10:25 PM
                        Looking good Kenneth.

                        A friend of mine did something similar a few years ago. He had an old Italeri Panzer 4 upside down in the river, with a Monogram M8 Greyhound up top. He had a few grunts standing by the river edge, all looking down on another grunt standing on the Panzer 4. This guy was holding a paint pot and brush, and was just finishing writing the slogan "Open other end". Was good for a laugh at the time.
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                        Keyworth
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                          January 2003
                        • From: NE Georgia
                        Posted by Keyworth on Thursday, February 12, 2004 7:33 PM
                        Kenneth, nice looking build. The weathered look is great!
                        "There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 9:07 AM
                        Looking really swell, Kenneth. Love the way you simulated the chipped paint on the Famo. Looks like its going to be a very interesting dio too.

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 8:57 AM
                        Larry, scotchbrite is just a brand name.... You can get them in the automotive section of dept stores as well... Auto painters use them to rough up or clean surfaces...
                        I read about the salt method... It just seemed so un predictable and troublesome. I have seen some awsome examples of the salt method but as for being easiest I would recomend the rubber cement...

                        Erush, Your right I should probably put another layer of white foam down to take up some room. I can knock that out pretty quick... I had to cut a arch out of the block behind the bridge to give it some depth. I got lucky and found a food jar with just the right size opening to cut it out.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 8:41 AM
                        German snow dudes, give me back my compressor! Laugh [(-D]

                        I think the FAMO looks great so far. I like the way the white paint is coming off the big track. Looks authentic.

                        What's a Scotchbrite pad? We call them Brillo pads here in the Northeast. Smile [:)]

                        I'm thinking of whitewashing a little gun I may build as a supplemental project for the towed gun build. I may wind up using your method -- I had wanted to try that rocksalt method. Hmmm -- decisions decisions.
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                        erush
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                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 8:24 AM
                        Kenneth, excellent job on the Famo so far!! The chipped paint looks great and the dio so far looks great too. One thing on filling the ditch, instead of using all plaster in there too, fill it with more of your foam and pour a thin layer of plaster over that, then your resin on top of that. That'll make it easier for the plaster to dry and keep the weight down. Just my My 2 cents [2c] worth.

                        Keep us posted, can't wait to see it finished! (I saw this yesterday and meant to reply but got distracted, I was at work and had to work, I hate it when that happens!! Wink [;)] )

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 8:02 AM
                        Capt. I am just messing with you. Big Smile [:D] Ain't no thang... Yep that is floral foam. Its so easy to work with... I scluped a lot of the hill side with a "scotchbrite" pad. I am gonna use plaster to fill up most of the water with only the top bit out of resin. It would take about a gallon to fill up that ditch to the level I need... I need to get that done tonight... Its gonna be forever drying... I am looking forward to weathering the Famo. This will be my first attempt at doing snow and ice build up on a vehicle... A little nervous...
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 7:54 AM
                        Kenneth i didnt meen anything by it Smile [:)]
                        any tips are more than welcome Big Smile [:D]

                        is the green foams stuff the type of foam you stick flowers in for shows?
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 7:17 AM
                        Thanks a ton ya'll,

                        Capt. Caveman, TY for the "english" word.... You got to remember I am from Arkansas... I don't know these things...Big Smile [:D]Cowboy [C):-)]

                        djmodels1999 You are right, and I thought about that for a bit, but concluded the suspension would have some amount of droop but not that much because of the very high spring tension.. But even so the tank will be eventually completely submerged, so decided it wasn't worth the effort since it won't be noticable in the end.

                        So far I have about 30 min work in the diorama. I should make so progress this weekend.

                        Thanks again ya'll I'll keep ya posted.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 2:28 AM
                        Looks great Kenneth!
                        nice chipped-paint effect!
                        very realistic!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 2:02 AM
                        Great looking Famo Kenneth. Love that chipped paint look. Wish I was that subtle with my efforts!

                        Was the Famo an easy/enjoyable build? The kit is really expensive here, but my love of half-tracks and the sheer size of the thing really appeals.

                        I like your comment about 'gawkers' Spamicus, I agree they would really add to a diorama. Even more curious about your 'life experience'!
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                        djmodels1999
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
                        Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 1:38 AM
                        Wow, this looks great Kenneth. The chipped paint effect is simply superb. Very realistic. Makes me want to take a paint jar and re-apply some white wash all over! The idea for the diorama is good, very good. I'm wondering though if the wheels and tracks of the upside down Pz should not be in a different position..? I mean the suspension is not carrying the weight of the vehicle anymore so would the position of the suspension arms, and therefore of the tracks and wheels, be different than a normal running vehicle..? What do you think..?
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 1:23 AM
                        Loks great Kenneth, love your technique for scratches.
                        Keep us posted on the dio - sounds good.
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                        nmayhew
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Kent, England
                        Posted by nmayhew on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 11:57 PM
                        Kennethc thanks for the lowdown...and captaincaveman thanks for the "translation"!!Big Smile [:D]Smile [:)]
                        regards,
                        nck
                        Kind regards, Nicholas
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:11 PM
                        Looks great. I'd like to see some pictures when you are finished.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:06 PM
                        Outstanding Famo Kenneth!
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:53 PM
                        Looks very cool Kenneth, should be awesome when finished.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        jkeller
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Grand Blanc, MI USA
                        Posted by jkeller on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:42 PM
                        Kennethc,
                        I really like the paint job. I tried to get that effect with the salt technique but it didn't come out as good. I think I got the salt to wet. I'll have to try your method it seems more controlable.
                        Joe
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:29 PM
                        it looks cool the Famo and it would be great to see it done. or half done or a nice step by step
                        QUOTE: a torn scrub pad... If I remember you are in the UK but we call them Scotchbrite pads in the states...

                        there called the same thing over here Scotchbrite or Brillo Pads
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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:16 PM
                        Great looking Famo Kennethc.
                        mark956
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:05 PM
                        Really nice, Kenneth. You give me some inspiration for my still uncompleted shelf full of projects!! I love the look. Thanks for reposting the instructions. Now if I can just find some rubber cement!! lol

                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:43 PM
                        Kenneth: The chipped paint look on the FAMO is just great. Looks really realistic. That upside tank in the river dio is also a neat idea. I have seen on somewhere in FSM? a few months back.

                        Please keep us posted about those works. Should be great.

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                        Spamicus
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Spamicus on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:39 PM
                        Great looking Famo Kenneth. I hate it when my tank's upside down. (Had some life experience along those lines). It's a good dio idea, make sure you add plenty of "gawkers".

                        Steve

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                        cassibill
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Indiana, USA
                        Posted by cassibill on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 4:33 PM
                        keep going, looking good. Keep us updated.

                        cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!!Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:46 PM
                        TY ya'll for the comments...
                        FrozenColorado, Sounds very neat... but I think I am going for a bit more layed back diorama to fit the behind the lines nature of the Famo ... However I will keep those thoughts for another one... Thanks

                        Nick,
                        I just sprayed the gray... no weathering of any sort. Then I took some rubber cement and blotted it LIGHTLY on the model in specific high ware areas with a torn scrub pad... If I remember you are in the UK but we call them Scotchbrite pads in the states... Just a pot scrubber pad. When that drys over spray with white. Let that dry a bit the rub with your finger or an old toothbrush to remove the rubber cement. That gives it the peeled paint look. Its VERY easy to do... Try it some time....

                        The earth behind the bridge isn't sculpted yet but that won't take long.. then its fun with fake water.... I'll keep ya'll posted

                        Thanks again ya'll.
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                        Buddho
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:36 PM
                        Great looking Famo, Kenneth

                        The closeup shows one heck of a paintjob!
                        The dio sounds good too, can't wait to see the finished results..

                        Regards, Dan

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