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(HISTORIC BATTLES) Battle of the Bulge 60th anniversary Group Build--starts Nov. 1

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Posted by JWest21 on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 11:12 AM
I think Geoff is ignoring us!!
Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 2:32 PM
no.... lol. i'm not. I actually didn't get the armored car yet. I want to build a BA-20 but cannot find one yet..... If it comes down to the wire, i'll get a 223 or maybe even an 8-rad.

jason, the trees looked too goofy, i didn't get them.
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Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 2:20 PM
Italeri is coming out with a 232 6 rad, but not in time for your build. Look under Italeri here
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/newf.htm
Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 18, 2005 10:31 PM
ive been slacking off lately.....idk why, cant get inspired, i cleaned my desk (well it doesnt look much cleaner i just whipped all the powdered putty on it and reorganized it... i think i got putty up my nose!!! and then i woke up in my blood soaked pillow....probably thats why....
today i figured out i need more 'evergreen branches' cuz my last ones fell apart into smaller and smaller ones...how can i keep them all together???
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 19, 2005 6:43 PM
my willys will be done this week.... picked up a sweet resin figure of a US casualty on a stretcher that will be on the hood.....
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:41 PM
So when does this build end again? I've been making headway but probably won't finish by the end of February.
Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark
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Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 10:02 AM
May 31st. I stretched it because I am in way too many builds and probably will be working on mine until then!
Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 10:08 AM
Cool...Thanks Jason...I'll be able to finish by then!Smile [:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 25, 2005 5:39 PM
i didnt make much headway..... this tree is giving me second thoughts, it looks too, BIG! it has too thick branches, not enough smaller ones, i think ill make and evergreen one, thatll be easier, cuz not much small branches that u can see, i dont kno yet,
my list is still pretty long: paint numbers, paint crosses, more snow on ground, paint branches, add snow to branches, i guess more stowage, make inside fenders, fit rubber band tracks, paint tracks, i guess thats it.... A LOT!!!!!
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, February 27, 2005 10:45 PM
Progress on my Jeep build for this GB. Chassis is assembled, wheels on and the engine is in. Has had an oil wash and dull coat and is ready for some dry brushing. Body and other parts have been primed and have received their first coat of olive drab or appropriate color.


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Posted by JWest21 on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 2:49 PM
The Jeep is looking real good, Model Grampa

Double D, you can do it!! (sorry, you sounded like you needed encouragement)
Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 11:45 AM
yes, i'm still in this..... the curse of being in too many group builds.... M16 halftrack is done, 105mm is done and here is the progress of the willys.... ALMOST THERE!

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Posted by Model Grandpa on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 11:57 AM
Hey tankergeoff, the jeep is looking good. Which kit and scale is your Jeep?
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:58 PM
dan, its the tamiya 1/35. thanks for the comment.... your undercarriage is sweet! nice detail on it.
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:03 PM
Thanks you. My jeep is coming along slow but sure. Started and oil wash on the body this morning.
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Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:37 PM
Good looking Jeep Geoff. My KT is on hold until I can find the time and motivation to complete it. To date, I only seem to find one or the other.
Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 8:12 PM
YUP I TOO NEED MOTIVATION.....THIS TREE IS REALLY FRUSTRATING ME!!!!! UGH I CANT DECIDE!!!!
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, March 5, 2005 10:33 PM
Modeling at the speed of dark now. Made some more headway on the Jeep today. Notice that I managed to break off the shift levers while applying a wash…Dooh. I have new shifters under construction…would have been done too If I hadn’t dropped and lost one between the workbench and spray booth…Dooh.


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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 12, 2005 11:18 AM
boy, i sure don't wanna post my jeep after yours, dan. nice job.... well, here it is.... slowly and surely, making headway. still need to add just a couple accesories and paint all the accesories and lights... I am leaving the MG off because I have a resin GI on a stretcher that will be on the back... So, please take a look and offer comments, good or bad. sorry about a couple of the pics....







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Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, March 12, 2005 11:25 AM
Looks pretty good to me Geoff. I like the dirty windshield, now I'm going to have to copy you. I notice you've left the steering wheel off, are you installing a driver figure?
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 12, 2005 11:30 AM
actually, no i'm not, it will be one of the last parts to go on..... thanks for the comments
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, March 12, 2005 11:44 AM
Last part I'm putting on mine is the mirror...I know if I put it on any sooner I'd just end up breaking it off. Smile [:)]
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, March 12, 2005 9:43 PM
Well the all the parts are on and the Jeep has been dull coated. Now a little dry brushing and chalk weathering and I’ll call it finished. I had to cheat on the serial number, as there wasn’t much offer as far as aftermarket decals for this kit, as in none. The kit builds up good, I made a few mistakes along the way but I’m Ok with the results. Thanks for the build it’s been fun.




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Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, March 13, 2005 12:45 AM
very nice jeeps guys, very nice!
John
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Posted by JWest21 on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 10:54 AM
Nice work guys!
Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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Posted by Model Grandpa on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 12:08 PM
Thanks Jason & John.
Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 3:52 PM
that jeep looks great! i am finishing the wounded GI on a stretcher and adding the rear tire and steering wheel and hopefully it will be done tomorrow.....
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 18, 2005 10:53 PM
wow!! great JEEPS!!!! great work both of you guys!
ive made little progress....ive decided im getting a new tree, when im not too lazy to go outside and find a suitable "evergreen tree" today i painted the last numbers on (yea painted) it looks great! and i hopefully finnished the whole turret, i say hopefully cuz when i say im done i always find things that i need to put on l8r, put straps and headphone wires on the commander so at least he is done....hopefully tommorrow will be just if not more productive!
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Posted by JWest21 on Monday, March 28, 2005 2:40 PM
My KT is collecting dust. I need to get to work
Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 8:29 PM
i tried to take my (unfinnished dio) off my desk to make room for a painting i was doing(memorial for pope (RIP)) and when i took it off there was shading around it.... WOW! i didnt touch it in awhile! lol i think im gonna give up on the tree and just make some bush or weeds...the tank still needs stowage and alittle more snow and branches... then just the ground and ill be done FINALLY!!!
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