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M2A1 Halftrack-The offical final pics to wrap the WIP

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: NYC, USA
Posted by waikong on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 11:48 AM

Ok, you have officially crossed over from hobby to lunancy... Fanatistic looking build!

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    November 2008
  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Sunday, October 7, 2012 10:21 AM

Getting on late here but have been silently watching increible work being performed. Its trully a work of art!  Bow Down

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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    August 2008
  • From: S.W. Missouri
Posted by Pvt Mutt on Saturday, October 6, 2012 5:41 PM

Number "ONE" G.I.Toast

Very Fine Work, yes sure fine as frog hair.

Tony lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: beacon falls , Ct.
Posted by treadwell on Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:42 PM

Congrats Marc !Big Smile

She looked beautiful at the show !

treadCool

   

 

  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: New Jersey
Posted by redleg12 on Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:12 PM

Looks a million times better in person. Fantastic work....loved it.

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: ohio
Posted by vonryan on Sunday, September 30, 2012 3:59 PM

Marc that has to be some of the finest work out there. i'm at awe budYesYesBeer

 

Clay

  • Member since
    March 2006
  • From: Right Side of a Left State
Posted by Shellback on Sunday, September 30, 2012 3:54 PM

Bare Brass Beautiful !!!

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    October 2009
Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Sunday, September 30, 2012 3:34 PM

StarStar VERY, VERY NICE StarStar  Your half track sparkles (must be the brass Cool)

Rob

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Sunday, September 30, 2012 11:57 AM

Beautiful work Marc! Yes Yes

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    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Sunday, September 30, 2012 10:55 AM

Gobsmacked...cheers....Kenny

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    April 2005
  • From: Piscataway, NJ!
Posted by wing_nut on Sunday, September 30, 2012 9:14 AM

Thank you all so much for the final comments and for pushing me to get 'er done and for following along on the insane journey.  This was wrapped up about 2 AM the night before the show.  Too tired hat night to posts and way too tired when I finally got home last night.

To keep it "official", here are the final photos of what was on the table.

 

 

Marc  

  • Member since
    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Saturday, September 29, 2012 6:44 PM

To all the kudos above, Me too;   and good luck on snagging a trophy or two or..... 

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Spartanburg, SC
Posted by subfixer on Saturday, September 29, 2012 9:44 AM

YesYes Superbly done!

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Saturday, September 29, 2012 7:22 AM

Marc,looking forward to seeing this gem in person this afternoon

  • Member since
    June 2008
  • From: Piscataway,NJ
Posted by jtrace214 on Saturday, September 29, 2012 7:13 AM

Marc,good luck this weekend.I would love to see this in person. Post up all your trophies!!!!

John

the pic to the left is my weekend condo lol

  • Member since
    August 2012
  • From: Parker City, IN.
Posted by Rambo on Saturday, September 29, 2012 6:30 AM

very nice loved watching it come togeather

Clint

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Saturday, September 29, 2012 12:27 AM

Wow. That is some awesome work and I can't blame you for not wanting to paint this. This is so cool.

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

 Eric 

  • Member since
    March 2006
  • From: Right Side of a Left State
Posted by Shellback on Saturday, September 29, 2012 12:02 AM

Be safe , i want to see you at the Steel Cats build Marc  .

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    October 2009
Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Friday, September 28, 2012 9:57 PM

Outstanding.....I'm speechless Beer

Rob

  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: Dublin Rep Of Ireland
Posted by terry35 on Friday, September 28, 2012 3:51 PM

Hi, Marc, just stunning work there man, simply stunning, the first word that came to mind was faberge, so intricate.

Terry.

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Nashville, TN area
Posted by bobbaily on Friday, September 28, 2012 2:39 PM

Marc-I hope you are taking a trailer to bring back all of the trophies....really, that is an outstanding build...the skill & quality of your build leaves me speechless.

Outstanding work.

Bob

 

  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Piscataway, NJ!
Posted by wing_nut on Friday, September 28, 2012 2:29 PM

Thanks Bill.  But you know how kids get on a long rides.  And when these kids gets loud and rambunctious, it's not just annoying... it's deadly.Wink

Clay, that's made with wire and aluminum tubing I keep handy for just such an occasion.

Marc  

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: ohio
Posted by vonryan on Friday, September 28, 2012 10:28 AM

DANG Marc what a buildYes did that antenna and wire come in that kit or is that your own builds?? and that's the only way for the guns very nice.

 

Clay

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Friday, September 28, 2012 10:11 AM

Very cool Marc! Have fun at the show! Ma and the kids will keep you company on the drive I"m sure.

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    April 2005
  • From: Piscataway, NJ!
Posted by wing_nut on Friday, September 28, 2012 10:02 AM

Clay, sorry for the late response but thanks.  Yes this set is pretty darn nice I have to say.  A few "Dragonesque" drawings but if you pay attention (oops) shouldn;t be too much of a problem.

Less than 24 hour sand there is a glimmer of hope of getting this done to the point if something is missing maybe it can be attributed to, "Oh that...it fell off in battle and haven't had time to bolt on a new one."

Here's what maybe the last update before the long drive up to CT.

Stowage strapped to the front fender and the anti-ditching roller (curious how that works) got new springs.

More stowage tied to racks for the back

Scratched the antenna mount

And last but not least... Ma and the kids.

Marc  

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: ohio
Posted by vonryan on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:17 PM

GOOD LORD Marc man your really going all out. i've used lion mark up date sets and griffons but this is the TOP of the line when it comes to PE sets just BEAUTIFULL.

 

Clay

  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Piscataway, NJ!
Posted by wing_nut on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 7:28 AM

Thanks guys.  Wow Mike, you really nailed that description.  I would rather assembly a mile of indy links than play around with these little buggers.

Completion by the deadline has been put in to doubt.  I am likely going to lose a full day of bench time.  When ya only got 3 left taking out 33% hurts.

Marc  

  • Member since
    April 2009
  • From: Carmel, IN
Posted by deafpanzer on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 8:43 PM

I apologize if I have missed this part... are you using CA or acrylic glue like Gator for those small pieces?   Hang in there you will be one real proud modeler at the end...

Andy

  • Member since
    March 2006
  • From: Right Side of a Left State
Posted by Shellback on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 8:19 PM

Phew .................i give up already ...............and i'm not even building this !

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