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Rob Gronovius

Member since
December 2002
From: Fort Knox

Posted by Rob Gronovius on Sunday, September 22, 2019 8:18 PM

I can't tell from your photo, but the actual Reforger marking was a circle and the 100 mph tape used to secure the edges gave it the look of a hexagon. Those big vinyl stickers didn't stick too well.

Looks really good so far.

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, September 23, 2019 9:46 AM

Thanks Rob. The decal is a hex, w/green tape on the edges. It looks pretty convincing. One was a pain to apply, just like the 1/1 markings. I had to use one from another left-over decal set as the first one ripped and broke into a bunch of pieces, similar to the actual markings.

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Monday, September 23, 2019 11:30 AM

Looks good!!! Yes Nice to see her almost done.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, September 23, 2019 5:36 PM

Thanks Gamera.

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, October 7, 2019 8:45 PM

It is finally complete. I added some bags and gear from the spares bin and drybrushed it using a few different muddy brown colors.

Let me know what you think. I am very pleased with the way it came out.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Monday, October 7, 2019 9:15 PM

It sure looks as I remember them in REFORGER ‘84. Very well done sir!

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

- Plankton

LSM

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Monday, October 7, 2019 9:33 PM

Looks great!

Thanks,

John

Ain't no reason to hang my head, I could wake up in the mornin' dead

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 6:52 AM

Stik, thanks, one of the best compliments I can get.

John, thanks. It was a fun build.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

Check out my Gallery: http://smg.photobuck...v231/HeavyArty/?

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 7:33 AM

She turned out great! As usual I love the storage and the 'lived-in' look!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 8:44 AM

Thanks Gamera. I do like them to look lived-in and in use.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

Check out my Gallery: http://smg.photobuck...v231/HeavyArty/?

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

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Est.1961

Member since
July 2008
From: Co.Kerry, Ireland.

Posted by Est.1961 on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 8:51 AM

Interesting build useful tips and a great finish.

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 10:36 AM

Thanks est.1961. Glad you found the tips useful.

What is everyones opinion on adding a RAWL (Rotating Amber Warning Light) to the left rear? It looks like about 50-50 on having them or not in pics. I'm not sure when the lights started showing up or were required. Opinions?

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 10:38 AM

Whoops. Double-tap.

Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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