Uh-oh, I'm that guy.  

But I told my sis to call my friends over after my demise, let them have anything they want, and bin the rest.  It's easier that way.

The thing is, all my model buddies have their own subjects of interest - 1/72 planes, cars, 1/700 waterline ships, Warhammer 40K minis, and girlie figures.  We share some overlap, but not a lot.

But good on you Stik, for helping save a model from the dumpster.  I am sure the previous owner is smiling from heaven.

Real G

Uh-oh, I'm that guy.  

But I told my sis to call my friends over after my demise, let them have anything they want, and bin the rest.  It's easier that way.

The thing is, all my model buddies have their own subjects of interest - 1/72 planes, cars, 1/700 waterline ships, Warhammer 40K minis, and girlie figures.  We share some overlap, but not a lot.

But good on you Stik, for helping save a model from the dumpster.  I am sure the previous owner is smiling from heaven.

 

Thanks Neal. This guy was in a unique predicament. Apparently he had no next of kin or immediate family, and was something of a loner. So it was up to his few friends to deal with his stash and builds. According to them, he had rooms full of these kits, and when they brought them into AMPS the first time, they filled up several tables. There are still boxes more of his stuff to go thru for disposal. His one request was that they be sold off and the proceeds donated to Wounded Warrior Foundation- he was a combat vet and former A-10 pilot. (yeah I see the irony in an A-10 pilot being an armor builder)

Ill have my kids sell off my stuff when I'm gone and split the proceeds.... or take up the hobby if they feel like it... they all built models with me at one time when they were little... 

Looks great SP! And congrads for getting it completed for a passed modeler. 

Happy beleted birthday!!! I picked up a ModelArt M3 Lee for my birthday last year. Wish I'd gotten the Takom one but it wasn't in stock at the time. 

G: I'm in the same boat, need to finish SOMETHING... 

Thanks on both points Gam! How is the Miniart Lee coming along? I'd love to see that build. Doesn't it have a full interior? 
And yes, finish something soon... You'll feel better!

A job well done and a labor of love,I like the light dusting effect

Tojo72

A job well done and a labor of love,I like the light dusting effect

 

Thanks Tony. I found a photo of this actual tank online, and the white lettering looked pretty dusty, so I went with that look. Not too heavy on mud...

Yeah it's a interior kit SP. Haven't even started on it yet though... 

I want a do a series of US tanks for our show at the National D-Day Memorial. So far I've got the M3, multiple M4s, M26, M46, M60, and a M1. It's just a matter of getting them built now. 

Gamera

Yeah it's a interior kit SP. Haven't even started on it yet though... 

I want a do a series of US tanks for our show at the National D-Day Memorial. So far I've got the M3, multiple M4s, M26, M46, M60, and a M1. It's just a matter of getting them built now. 

 

Sounds like a great collection. How many of them have you built so far?

If you need motivation, listen to the soundtrack score for Patton to help you get in the mood.

Me, that's me! I love building, but I hate painting.

You've done him proud by finishing up this kit.

I know I would be looking down from heaven if someone finished my unfinished kits and they looked like yours does.

I'm just kinda prejudiced and would have built it in US markings!

LOL, well about a half dozen M4s done, a M10, and a M36- I think I've posted most of them on the forum at one time or the other. 

The M26, M46, M60, and M1 are all at various stages of construction and painting. They're the ones I need to finish up. 

The M3 hasn't been started yet, I'm telling myself NO, NO START until I finish something else... 

 Then I need to start on US light tanks..... sheeessshhhhhh.......

As for motivation I just finished the wargame 'Order of Battle' campaigns: 'Red Star, Red Steel, and Red Storm'- all about driving the Wehrmacht from the Soviet Union. So I've been on a bit of a Soviet/Russian obsession lately... 

Nice job Stik. I like the different take on this Lend-lease M3 Lee to the USSR. 

BTW, sorry for your loss.

Thanks guys!

Rob, I would have built this kit in US markings if the US has taken this version to combat. And I sure do hope that the guys is looking down and liking what I did with his work

Gamera, you do need to get a few of those wrapped up before you start your Lee project... just don't let it languish like those others! 

Tiger, it is kinda fun to see a US or Brit tank in Soviet markings. A different twist on them.

Yes, very right SP, I really need to get some of this stuff built and pushed off the bench. 

My MiniArt M3 Lee has decals for a US vehicle in the UK used for training. Whenever I get around around to building mine I'm going for that one. 

I saw it Friday! Very nice tribute you guys did, I hung around for a bit, just thinking about the size of my stash....

Thanks Russ. How can one say no to such a request. The man left his stash to fellow builders, and every dollar made from selling it off went to wounded veterans, so Hell Yes I'm in. I'm glad that you saw the tribute to the man.

Final report on our entry at the Nationals, we took third place in the Chapter/Group Entry category