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                        Completed Ford GPA (Pics)

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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Completed Ford GPA (Pics)
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, May 30, 2004 6:25 PM

                        Here are the pics of my completed Ford GPA which is my entry to the Small AFV GB. I have also completed the dio base, the figures and other stuff.


                        I tried to depict here the GPA approaching a river bank with one soldier trying to scan the area.

                        Here are the overall views of the diorama.






                        Here are some close-up views:












                        As you all know, this kit was sent to me by Shermanfreak as an unexpected gift so I really tried to make a good job on this one to show my appreciation.
                        Smile [:)]

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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, May 30, 2004 6:32 PM
                        you suceeded. great job dwight.

                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

                        Never To Be Forgotten

                        Where you can find me:

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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Sunday, May 30, 2004 6:37 PM
                        Excellent job Dwight .... I really like what you have done with this kit.
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 30, 2004 7:14 PM
                        Beautiful job.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 30, 2004 7:20 PM
                        once againway to go Dwight. Looks awesome. What did you use for the tree?
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                        Butz
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Niagara Falls NY
                        Posted by Butz on Sunday, May 30, 2004 7:46 PM
                        Hey Dwight,
                        Very nicely done my friend!!! What did you use to make the tree?? Do tell...
                        Flaps up, Mike

                        If you would listen to everybody about the inaccuracies, most of the kits on your shelf would not have been built Too Close For Guns, Switching To Finger

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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, May 30, 2004 10:45 PM
                        Joe: ThanksWink [;)]

                        Sherm: I am relieved that you like it. Thanks for the kit.Smile [:)]

                        Thundergod/Butz: Thanks for the nice words. The tree was made as follows:

                        Trunk/Branches - Twisted wire wrapped in masking tape and puttied to give it a rough texture. (Hand painted and drybrushed)

                        Leaves: Pieces of scotchbrite pad coated with woodland scenics coarse turfing materials. (Airbrushed on some areas to give variation and depth)

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 30, 2004 10:48 PM
                        Scotchbrite pad? Wow
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                        Keyworth
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: NE Georgia
                        Posted by Keyworth on Sunday, May 30, 2004 10:51 PM
                        Dwight, great job on an unusual kit.
                        "There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Sunday, May 30, 2004 10:57 PM
                        Looks great Dwight!! The dio is awesome as is the rest. I notice someone has nicknamed the GPA "Sherm". Wink [;)]

                        Excellent work, the tree is really good as others mentioned and the grass looks great too.

                        Keep up the good work bro!

                        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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                        obiwan
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Malaysia
                        Posted by obiwan on Sunday, May 30, 2004 11:27 PM
                        Very lovingly done pare.
                        Beautiful dio ,you captured the feel of it well.
                        What baby wants baby gets
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Sunday, May 30, 2004 11:32 PM
                        Awesome as always Dwight. Very nice to see an unusual build.

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

                         Eric 

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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, May 31, 2004 2:27 AM
                        Thundergod: Yes scotchbrite. My fingers are still sore. It is very hard to tear into small pieces.Big Smile [:D]

                        Keyworth: Thanks for the second comment.

                        Erush: Thanks. Well I think the nickname is quite catchy.Wink [;)]

                        obiwan: Thanks pare.Wink [;)]

                        Tigerman: Yes, it is good to build something without a turret for a change. It's got propellers, too. I am a ship builder now you know. LOL.Evil [}:)]Wink [;)] Thanks

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 31, 2004 7:09 AM
                        DDT:
                        that looks great !
                        the model, the base, everything works together...
                        u r a true diorama master
                        i wish i could make trees like u, pare !
                        (i still remember ur banana tree)

                        congrats on another fine bit of work !

                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 31, 2004 7:41 AM
                        I like it in this forum too, mate!
                        Excellent work, you've got me thinking about trying one myself.
                        Keep it up.
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Monday, May 31, 2004 8:06 AM
                        As per all the comments above, very nice job! The base really enhances the overall finish of the kit.
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Monday, May 31, 2004 8:40 AM

                        Great job, Dwight Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Didn't know you would ever do one of those things with the - you know - rubber, round, black, wheel things ?

                        Great job


                        Jim [IMG]
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                        lizardqing
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Dahlonega, Georgia
                        Posted by lizardqing on Monday, May 31, 2004 9:18 AM
                        Another fine little dio Dwight. The ground work is great and very convinceing. Thanks for posting it.
                        Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 31, 2004 1:52 PM
                        Graet job on the SEEP
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 31, 2004 2:00 PM
                        Dwight, Super Job on the ol kit.... I really like the diorama too. Nice and tight. No real dead space and composed well... Like the muddy bank as well... A+
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 31, 2004 2:03 PM
                        Dwight, Super Job on the ol kit.... I really like the diorama too. Nice and tight. No real dead space and composed well... Like the muddy bank as well... A+
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 31, 2004 3:59 PM
                        Fantastic piece of work Dwight!
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, May 31, 2004 6:22 PM
                        frosty: Thanks. Well, I myself am still trying out things in doing this trees. You should try it yourself, too. I know you can do better, especially in braille.

                        phroosh: Cmon, it is really nice doing these dios even small ones. Well this is my 6th and I think I am beginning to get the hang of it.Big Smile [:D]. It is good to know that over time I am improving.

                        zokissima: I believe so. The base can sometimes make or break the model. Thanks for the comments.

                        build22: LOL. Well, it actually felt good doing something different for a change. Wink [;)]
                        Thanks.

                        LQ2: Thanks for the compliments. I am surprised myself it turned better than I expected. The putty cracking really did its job.

                        Captain Caveman: Thanks, too.

                        Kennethc: Wow, I ma flattered you mentioned it twice.Big Smile [:D]

                        ShermanFirefly: Well, thanks for the nice words.

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