frosty's kv-t tow tractor (another WIP)

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 9:17 PM

my n scale layout is a 'british style' terminal switching layout
it's a 16" deep, L shaped shelf w/ about 8 ft. on either side.
set in the US, northeast corridor late 70's early 80's, conrail & amtrak trains ...
most structures r built, scenery about 75 % complete...

Sounds good Frosty my N scale is2 track loop 2' x 3' freelanced winter scene ,
My HO is 23' x 16' with 4 peninsulas.. going to have a reserve center getting ready for a drill weekend with tanks on flat cars..
Your armor is great working on a retreat from Chosin Reservoir diorama now from Korea era,, with an M26 Pershing and truck,, hope I can post pics soon..HAppy modelling!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 2:30 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tonka45

Kit looks great frosty..What size layout are u building in N scale?? I have one in N and 1 HO (under construction) will try and include some armor in HO one as it will have a USMC reserve center in it,, combining 2 hobbies

my n scale layout is a 'british style' terminal switching layout
it's a 16" deep, L shaped shelf w/ about 8 ft. on either side.
set in the US, northeast corridor late 70's early 80's, conrail & amtrak trains ...
most structures r built, scenery about 75 % complete...
an ongoing modeling WIP.... Big Smile [:D]

thanx 4 checking out the tow tractor & good luck w/ ur own rr project !

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 2:19 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

Looking great Frosty. Your skills have improved a lot in just a few months. I'm impressed. And scared too! LOL

Domi:
merci, maitre !
i am but a 'dwarf standing on the shoulders of giants' ... Blush [:I]

(like u, allan & Duke, 2 name just a couple of fellow braille scalers).
i find so much inspiration & encouragement here from everybody...
the only thing i can really take credit 4 is not being afraid 2 try stuff i see u guys doing !
thanx 4 being there 2 show the way !

frosty Smile [:)]

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djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 1:28 AM

Looking great Frosty. Your skills have improved a lot in just a few months. I'm impressed. And scared too! LOL

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 9:21 PM

Kit looks great frosty..What size layout are u building in N scale?? I have one in N and 1 HO (under construction) will try and include some armor in HO one as it will have a USMC reserve center in it,, combining 2 hobbies

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 7:18 PM

Yikes brail scale. too small for me. I'd probably squish it. Looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product. Two of my first few kits were 1/72 i laugh looking back at them. They were terrible. Looks great. Keep up the good work

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cassibill

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February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 1:18 PM

Classic frosty tiny and teriffic!!
You're starting to create a collection of odd ball armor in braille scale.(If you build braille scale, I frail braille scale(1/144 is my favorite for planes. Any word on that 1/144 armor?)

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

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 1:12 PM

Duke, Robert, Tige, Dan & JCon :

thanx 2 u all !
i'm learning so much from this site & all the great folks who hang out here...
glad i have at least a little 2 offer in return ! Big Smile [:D]

when i saw this kit on the shelf, i had 2 pick it up...
it's a 'limited edition' PST 1/72 kit, so possibly a bit hard 2 find.

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 1:01 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by allan

Lookin real swell so far, Frosty! This is Braille scale, right? Cant wait to see more pics.

thanx, allan !
braille scale it is.... i don't do much else.
still have 2 add a few details & weathering, then i'll post the finished pix.
thanx 4 checking out my stuff !

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:56 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by M1abramsRules

looking good, frosty!!!!!
one slight critique, it looks like you got a bit of a nasty fit problem on the front hull there that needs some filling. other than that, it looks awesome!!!!

Chris:
thanx 4 ur kind words..
as 4 the fit prob, it does look pretty bad with that gap rite there up front ! OUCH !
but there's a piece of 'angle iron' that covers the gap perfectly (part of the kit).
i've put it on now ... but not in time 2 save myself from public humiliation... Black Eye [B)]

]

(just kidding.... i appreciate the fact that people care about making each other into
better modelers here !)

frosty Smile [:)]

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Build22

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May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Monday, February 16, 2004 6:12 AM

Looking good, Frosty Thumbs Up [tup]

Jim [IMG]

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JCon

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March 2003
From: Northeast Washington State

Posted by JCon on Saturday, February 14, 2004 7:06 PM

I had never seen one of these either and found it very interesting. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great job model building! Bow [bow]

Happy Modeling, Joe Favorite Quote: It's what you learn after you know it all that counts!

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Duke Maddog

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June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Saturday, February 14, 2004 1:25 PM

Excellent work again frosty! You are doing swell! Love the way it's coming together. Keep it up!

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allan

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June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Saturday, February 14, 2004 9:49 AM

Lookin real swell so far, Frosty! This is Braille scale, right? Cant wait to see more pics.

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, February 13, 2004 9:10 PM

Coming along nicely Frosty. A little well placed mud and your bad seam will be taken care of.

Thanks as always !!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, February 13, 2004 8:20 PM

Good eye Chris.

Eric

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Friday, February 13, 2004 6:30 PM

looking good, frosty!!!!!

one slight critique, it looks like you got a bit of a nasty fit problem on the front hull there that needs some filling. other than that, it looks awesome!!!! Smile [:)]

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Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, February 13, 2004 6:09 PM

I pressume that it lost its turret to a Tiger? LOL.

Seriously...good job Frosty. I have to admit that it's the first time I saw one of those. I mean even the M-32 recovery vehicle kit that I recently bought had a turret.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 13, 2004 5:49 PM

Nice Frosty. Interesting little kit

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, February 13, 2004 5:18 PM

Looking good Frosty. I learned something new today. I've never seen this before. Man, I love those single color paint schemes. LOL (Easier than those German tri-colors!)

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 13, 2004 5:11 PM

good job, soldier. hmmm....a girl after my own heart. she's a tanker Big Smile [:D]

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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Friday, February 13, 2004 4:56 PM

Well.... that's something you don't see everyday...!
Nice job so far, Frosty ~ : )

Regards, Dan

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Friday, February 13, 2004 4:16 PM

Thanks Bob.
Excellent looking model Frosty.
mark956

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lizardqing

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July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Friday, February 13, 2004 4:14 PM

Looks geat so far Frosty.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 13, 2004 2:49 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by erush

......Something about it...looks kind of short....maybe the camera angle?

Eric

Off With its Head!! Big Smile [:D]

Moowa-ha-ha-ha-ha!!

Ron Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 13, 2004 1:20 PM

Looking good!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 13, 2004 12:12 PM

Cool Frosty ....very cool.... You are really doing the work.... Great job...

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erush

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May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Friday, February 13, 2004 11:55 AM

Looking good as usual Frosty! Once you get it weathered and muddied up it'll be great. Something about it...looks kind of short....maybe the camera angle? Wink [;)]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.