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~ ! Clash in Tunisia ! ~ { Final Photos on page 37 }

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Posted by *INDY on Saturday, June 19, 2010 9:23 PM

Bodge

Indy that is what modelling is all about. That is superb mate. I really really like that. Loads for the eyes to feast on StarStarStarStarStar

Thanx Andy !!! I really appreciate that from  a great modeler as yourself, in fact one whos 2nd to none around here.

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, June 21, 2010 1:44 PM

MAN, I guess you are into dios WOWToast

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Posted by jetmodeler on Monday, June 21, 2010 2:06 PM

Man thiiiiiiiiis thiiiiiiiiiing loooooooooks AMAZING.Bow DownToast

You should put it in a show. I bet it would be a show stopper.

 

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Posted by *INDY on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 9:36 PM

Pvt Mutt

MAN, I guess you are into dios WOWToast

Tony LeeSmile

Yes Sir that's right!

Thanks for  "Wow"

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Posted by *INDY on Monday, August 16, 2010 10:52 PM

~Been having some fun with a simple photo aging device a friend of a friend turned up
 


 
 

 

 


 
 

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Posted by deafpanzer on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:52 AM

AWESOME! Yes  Those pictures looks like if it really happened... I assume you used the same Japanese website Steve talked about?  If so, it would be great if you can PM me the link when you have the chance!  Big Smile

Andy

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Posted by zokissima on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 10:03 AM

Wow, its been a heck of a journey watching this thread from the very inception to the very sweet and beautiful end. I only wish more people on the forum took the time to document their work and efforts so thoroughly. I learned much!!!

Mic
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Posted by Mic on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 10:59 PM

Awesome pictures, Indy. Looks absolutely like the real thing, especially the image of the Blitz. Looks right out a reference book. Incredible dio, so much detail, it's mind boggling.

Steve

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Posted by psstoff995's lbro on Thursday, August 19, 2010 12:11 AM

Very well doe.

A little busy for my taste, but it all looks good. Yes

-Will young modeler Test fit master
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Posted by *INDY on Thursday, August 19, 2010 1:29 AM

Thanks guys for your comments

 

Mic

Awesome pictures, Indy. Looks absolutely like the real thing, especially the image of the Blitz. Looks right out a reference book. Incredible dio, so much detail, it's mind boggling.

Steve

        That's Top Remarks from a Top Dio man -Thank you Steve!

Right on ---Some of our very perceptive modeller-friends said the same seeing the old trucks shots.Cool

 

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Posted by *INDY on Thursday, August 19, 2010 1:33 AM

zokissima

Wow, its been a heck of a journey watching this thread from the very inception to the very sweet and beautiful end. I only wish more people on the forum took the time to document their work and efforts so thoroughly. I learned much!!!

Thanks for that zokissima !  It's a pleasure to know  that not only did you like the build---you found the content of the blog  to be of high quality and useful to you! That's awesome

 

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Posted by *INDY on Thursday, August 19, 2010 1:36 AM

deafpanzer

AWESOME! Yes  Those pictures looks like if it really happened... I assume you used the same Japanese website Steve talked about?  If so, it would be great if you can PM me the link when you have the chance!  Big Smile

Thank you Andy--you are the best--

Yes is the answer and PM sent Buddy

~~Hey, I just found out that this photo (color version) was placed in the FSM On-Line Reader's Gallery

 

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Posted by Stern0 on Thursday, August 19, 2010 4:03 PM

WOW! Those pics are incredible! Again, OUTSTANDING work INDY...whats in the works?

Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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Posted by jetmodeler on Thursday, August 19, 2010 7:07 PM

Can barely tell it is a dio. Looks so real in the pictures.

Excellent job.Bow DownToast

 

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, August 20, 2010 8:25 AM

Simply brilliant! Very well done done indeed.Yes

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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Posted by *INDY on Saturday, August 21, 2010 8:51 PM

Stern0

WOW! Those pics are incredible! Again, OUTSTANDING work INDY...whats in the works?

Many thanks Stern--

As for what's next--------Americans! I started with the figures-in the Figure Forum

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Posted by *INDY on Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:31 PM

jetmodeler

Can barely tell it is a dio. Looks so real in the pictures.

Excellent job.Bow DownToast

Thanks Jet--that's awsome.

Thank you for staying with me 100% of the way too!

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Posted by *INDY on Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:34 PM

TANGO 1

Simply brilliant! Very well done done indeed.Yes

Darrin--Thanks for that (though I tend to agree, it's always lovely to hear/read)Smile

I do love your image too- Done any Bond-builds??

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Posted by *INDY on Saturday, September 4, 2010 12:16 AM

I've been honored with a picture of my BMW on FSM's Homepage! (Titles the Gallery)

 

 

 

The flip side of this picture--                            [-My Thanks to the Editors -]Heart

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Posted by Pawel on Saturday, September 4, 2010 3:23 AM

Congratulations Adam, keep 'em comin! I'm sure at your skill level you have a good chance to become a regular there! Have a nice day

Pawel

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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Posted by hedorah59 on Sunday, September 5, 2010 11:00 PM

Holy Cow! All the hard work you put into this really paid off. BEAUTIFUL diorama, Sir! Bow Down

Kirk

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Posted by deafpanzer on Monday, September 6, 2010 2:43 PM

Congrats! Yes I won't be surprised if one of your work will appear on front cover of FSM either...

Andy

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Posted by *INDY on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 9:24 PM

Pawel

Congratulations Adam, keep 'em comin! I'm sure at your skill level you have a good chance to become a regular there! Have a nice day

Pawel

 ~ Pawel ~ Thanks Buddy- I appreciate the congrads ( I'll set my sights higher)

~Kirk~ Thank you - I'm happy that you 've enjoyed the build--happy to have your remarks

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Posted by *INDY on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 9:26 PM

deafpanzer

Congrats! Yes I won't be surprised if one of your work will appear on front cover of FSM either...

A big thanks Andy---for now..there's this small honor today----on the FSM newsletter

 

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September 8, 2010
  Free Online Extra! September Reader Gallery
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Every month we publish a new gallery of reader-submitted photos at FineScale.com. The September photo gallery features 30 models, including Hasegawa's 1/72 scale Panther G, Revell's 1/144 scale E-2C Hawkeye, LionRoar's 1/35 scale BMW R75, Polar Lights' 1/8 scale Hunchback of Notre Dame, and much more.

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Submit your best photos to FSM today!
  A look inside the October issue
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FineScale Modeler's October issue, on sale now, explains the art of pre-shading to create realistic contrast, describes a six-step weathering system for fantastic armor finishes, gives time-saving techniques to build a Sherman, paints a Stuka for night attack, and much more! Check out the complete table of contents and watch Editor Matthew Usher's video issue preview.
  Free online extra: Fantastic armor finishes
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In the October 2010 FSM, David Manter explains his six-step weathering system and displays his best armor models. Here are some bonus photos of the featured models.

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Posted by deafpanzer on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 9:56 PM

LMAO!  I knew it'd happen one day... CONGRATS my buddy! Yes

Andy

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Posted by rtfoe on Thursday, September 9, 2010 12:58 AM

Cool Adam, real cool. Being the devil in me I'm going to ask...you got your feet planted on the ground or not? Ha! Ha! Yes

Cheers,

Richard

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Posted by *INDY on Sunday, September 12, 2010 10:55 PM

 

Andy~  Big Smile Thanks as always for your support Buddy.

rtfoe

Cool Adam, real cool. Being the devil in me I'm going to ask...you got your feet planted on the ground or not? Ha! Ha! Yes

Cheers,

Richard

~Richard ~ yes, I think , very much.....but none-the-less I consider the Editor's choice an honor.     Maybe the best thing about it was this post left in the readers gallery from a True American Modeler

B igDoc wrote re:LionRoar 1/35 scale BMW R75
on 09-08-2010 4:03 PM
Outstanding model! When I get to the point of "well, I guess the modelling community has thought of everything to miniaturize," we come up with something like this...a unique and thought provoking representation of history! Thanks for your effort and Semper-Fi. Ron Smith

Ron Smith~ Thank you~!

What a nice commentary to recieve and I'm not about to agrue with that Marine!

 

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Posted by *INDY on Monday, February 21, 2011 3:28 AM

Happened to check the reader's On-line Gallery tonight and it was nice to see another item from this blog featured there

this shot

How you guys been doing anyways?

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Posted by Pawel on Monday, February 21, 2011 5:43 AM

Adam,

long time no see! What are you working on currently? I'm building a truck (you can see it here) and a tank from vietnam (here). Congratulations on the publication, and I hope to see you around on the forums, take care

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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Posted by jetmodeler on Monday, February 21, 2011 12:49 PM

Adam,

Congrats. Well deserved.Toast

Haven't seen you on here in a while. Have you finished anything recently?

 

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