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Post-Flu update and FINISHED PICS page 5--NeoGrade Bergepanzer III WIP

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  • From: mass,USA
Posted by scratchmod on Sunday, May 24, 2009 8:27 AM

That looks awesome Karl. It has a used look to it and all the equipment really finishes it off. It was a joy following your build.

Rob

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Posted by the doog on Sunday, May 24, 2009 9:11 AM
 disastermaster wrote:

 

 

.......So, this is what you do when you're sick?

Man, every time you build something you get better.

 I hate to say it but, http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x147/silence-screams/Smileys/thsmiley_sick.gif"get sick more often".

http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/services/hosting/clients/accountyp/status/DisasterMaster/%23t1-4.jpg

No, NOOOOOOO! That would be like some weird "shaman's curse" or something---to get better in my modeling only by being sick, lol! Laugh [(-D]

Steve, thanks for your sincerely nice comment! Smile [:)]

Thanks too, Tony!

And you too, Rob! And back atcha--that Abrams is one wicked-cool build as well!

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Sunday, May 24, 2009 9:12 AM
 the doog wrote:

Thanks, Chris! I appreciate the kind words! That "handgun" is some kind of spray-gun or something---see the cup attached to the top of it? I think it was some kind of painting thingy?

Franz is pissed cuz the fraus are late.......again.........you know how frau's can be..lol!

Bill--thanks too, for the nice compliments! Your own Pz III is putting mine to shame, with the upgrades and PE you've got, but I appreciate the sentiments! I'll be watching yours until I leave! Big Smile [:D]

Boyd--thanks too; Hans is on the lookout for those frau's, as I related to Chris. He's bumming cuz a half-hour is acceptable; an hour-tolerable, but three hours to a German landser starts to smell like a stand-up.....lol!

Thank you for the compliments! And yes; since you asked, you may drive her down the aisle--but I gotta warn you--you know how panzers feel about a Field Marshall! Wink [;)]....Laugh [(-D]

Thanks too, Michael! "Lived-in" was precisely what I was going for, so your obsevations make my day! 

Well, I'm off to rehearsal at 1:00 today---I'll be back later; thanks again all who will take the time to comment! Smile [:)]

 

 

Karl You do realize that Frau is a term that denotes a married woman right?

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15   http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Posted by panzer88 on Sunday, May 24, 2009 9:13 AM
Another beauty for sure. Looks great Doog, looks like Hans and Franz got a little thirsty, only one bottle of wine/cider left. Glad that you're healthy again and good luck on the tour.

     

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Sunday, May 24, 2009 9:14 AM
 the doog wrote:

WHew, what a long day!

Anyway, thanks again all you who have taken the time to comment!!!! Big Smile [:D]

Manny--somehow I think thatmy Bergy has a thing for you.....she asked me for some field-applied zimmerit, but I told her I didn't think it was exactly appropriate--but I think she was trying to catch your eye....lol! I appreciate your comments!

Thanks too, Orion, and Edmund! I'm grateful for your generous compliments! I'm honored to be on your laptop, Edmund! Blush [:I]

Thanks too, Grem56 and Marc! To tell you the truth, the tour is going to be a long one--shows on the weekends for 6 weeks, and a lot of time to waste in between. It's boring without a bike or a modeling bench, to be honest! Sigh [sigh]

Andy--sorry to hear that you got the bug too--nasty, eh, mate? Hope you're feeling top-shelf by now too! Thanks for your kind compliments! 

Thanks, Tony and Rob!! 

Mike, thanks for the laugh--I liked the line about "the mechanic is tired and the maintenance sgt is pisssssed because here come another one!!"--ha ha! That just has the ring of "Truth"! Thanks, man--hey look for those oil stains on the rear deck and the interior near the blue gas cylinders--they're in there! Big Smile [:D]

Panzerguy and warhammer--thanks too, for your comments!

Lasse--don't give up, man! lol!I appreciate your comment and humor too, friend!

Ibuild148 --thanks for your kind sentiments! I do appreciate that--as well aseveryone who has wished me well in health!

Hmm.....I want to start another build here, but I'm off in about 10 days.....what to do, what to do? 

Decisions, decisions.....Banged Head [banghead]

 

 

Actually why not do a M1A1 tank or Dragons new M2A1 Howitzer.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15   http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Posted by psstoff995 on Sunday, May 24, 2009 11:12 AM
Shock [:O] a US build?!

-Chris

US Army Infantryman

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Sunday, May 24, 2009 12:09 PM

 psstoff995 wrote:
Shock [:O] a US build?!

Whats wrong with that.Tongue [:P]

I think Karl needs a change of pace and besides wouldn't you like to watch him tackle a Abrahms tank.Big Smile [:D]

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15   http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Posted by psstoff995 on Sunday, May 24, 2009 12:17 PM

Well of course I would!!

haha, nothing wrong with that, just a shocking proposal, he’d have to find some Hank and Frank figures too... hmmm

-Chris

US Army Infantryman

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  • From: Kincheloe Michigan
Posted by Mikeym_us on Sunday, May 24, 2009 1:10 PM

And you know he would need to trick it out too.Big Smile [:D]

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15   http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Posted by psstoff995 on Sunday, May 24, 2009 1:27 PM
lol yeah that’s true. He could stick a ton of stowage in the racks, add some scratch built bullet proof glass gun shields over the gunners 7.62, maybe even add some IED damage haha

-Chris

US Army Infantryman

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Posted by the doog on Sunday, May 24, 2009 6:35 PM

 psstoff995 wrote:
Shock [:O] a US build?!
Hmmmm......well, I actually do have two Abrams in my stash--one of them with the mine plow; and I have an M60A3 with an AM dozer blade too..plus, I HAVE been pondering an M48 Patton....and I've got about half a dozen Shermans....

I dunno though--I just scored a kit I've been lusting after for EVER--the Alan 88mm Waffentrager---and when I get back from tour in late July, somehow I think that that one's going to be on the bench next?

Ya never know though...? I may break out a US build one of these days....? Smile [:)]

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Posted by the doog on Sunday, May 24, 2009 6:36 PM
 Mikeym_us wrote:

Karl You do realize that Frau is a term that denotes a married woman right?

Ugh! I get that confused ALL the time! It can get embarrassing when yuo're over there, in-country! Whistling [:-^]
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Posted by the doog on Sunday, May 24, 2009 6:37 PM

 panzer88 wrote:
Another beauty for sure. Looks great Doog, looks like Hans and Franz got a little thirsty, only one bottle of wine/cider left. Glad that you're healthy again and good luck on the tour.
Thankl you so much., David!!

I used all of Hans and Franz's booze in the Hornisse build! lol!

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Sunday, May 24, 2009 6:45 PM
 the doog wrote:

 panzer88 wrote:
Another beauty for sure. Looks great Doog, looks like Hans and Franz got a little thirsty, only one bottle of wine/cider left. Glad that you're healthy again and good luck on the tour.
Thankl you so much., David!!

I used all of Hans and Franz's booze in the Hornisse build! lol!

Naw Karl I traded Hans and Franz a couple of M1 Carbines for that case of nice French wine you stashed on the Hornisse.Whistling [:-^]

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15   http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Posted by biffa on Sunday, May 24, 2009 6:53 PM

"whatcha gonna do wit all dat junk.. all that dat junk inside dat trunk.. doogs gonna get you get you dr... nevermind heh"

awesome work doog all the extra's really gave this the look it was after it really looks ready to tackle anything that comes its way, refreshing to see a quite unusual subject as well, its what we have come to expect from you Thumbs Up [tup]

 

Ron g.
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Posted by bufflehead on Monday, May 25, 2009 1:28 AM

Um...uh...aahh....

 

Shock [:O] 

 

OK, I'm just speechless.

 

Wow!! [wow]       Thumbs Up [tup] Thumbs Up [tup] Thumbs Up [tup] Thumbs Up [tup]

 

I'll add more after I pick up my jaw from the floor!

Ernest

Last Armor Build - 1/35 Dragon M-26A1, 1/35 Emhar Mk.IV Female

     

Last Aircraft Builds - Hobby Boss 1/72 F4F Wildcat & FW-190A8

     

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Posted by Model Maniac on Monday, May 25, 2009 9:44 AM
Wonderful work, Karl! Now take it, to the limit, one more time! Not M1, not Waffentrager. You gotta do a bigger project. How about Dora 1:35? I'd love to see it! ;-)

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Posted by Huxy on Monday, May 25, 2009 5:08 PM
What about ANOTHER try at the famous STUrsKAmpflugzeug? Propeller [8-]

"Every War Starts And Ends With An Invasion".

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Posted by the doog on Monday, May 25, 2009 8:12 PM

Ron, thanks a bunch! You're right--I do like to try to find something a little different to spice up my display shelves. I'm glad you enjoy the variety! Big Smile [:D]

Thank you, Ernest! I hope I wasn't responsible for any chipped teeth?! Whistling [:-^]...Wink [;)]

Thanks too, Phaisal! You know, I'm a littl ebit like in your situation, where I am running out of rom to display my models, so a huge model like the Dora, or even a 1/16 scale tank is just out of the question for now. Until I either get a new apartment, or move in with my girlfriend, Jenn! Thanks for your kind compliment!

Huxy--eventually, I'll get back to that Stuka; I need to get hungry for a change of pace again.

 

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Posted by I make stuff on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 7:59 PM

Another stunner, Karl.  First, I hope you feel better, I didn't know you were sick, or I would have wished you a speedy recovery in a timely fashion.

I really REALLY like the RANDOM appearance of the clutter.  Not "desperately random," as it sometimes appears, ie that someone tried to make it look random, but the pattern of forced randomness is evident.  Does that even make sense?  It looks like some tired and busy guys put the stuff where it is, not like you tried to cover "x" square inches with "Y" items. 

I also like the vehicle, well off the beaten path.  I find myself looking forward to building the Panther, Tigers I and II, etc, but really keeping my eyes open for things that you really don't see every day.        

Very nice work, what's next?

Bill 

 

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Posted by Model Maniac on Thursday, May 28, 2009 8:51 AM
 the doog wrote:

Ron, thanks a bunch! You're right--I do like to try to find something a little different to spice up my display shelves. I'm glad you enjoy the variety! Big Smile [:D]

Thank you, Ernest! I hope I wasn't responsible for any chipped teeth?! Whistling [:-^]...Wink [;)]

Thanks too, Phaisal! You know, I'm a littl ebit like in your situation, where I am running out of rom to display my models, so a huge model like the Dora, or even a 1/16 scale tank is just out of the question for now. Until I either get a new apartment, or move in with my girlfriend, Jenn! Thanks for your kind compliment!

Huxy--eventually, I'll get back to that Stuka; I need to get hungry for a change of pace again.

 

 

You too are running out of space? Not to worry, I have a suggestion. You don't have to get a new apartment or move out anywhere. Just clear things from any wall in any of your room and have wall-based display case installed. In my case I dedicated two sides of the wall for this purpose (the other two sides are not applicable since they're sliding glassdoors). For each side of the wall I get wall-based display case measuring 3.00 m (~10') wide x 2.40 m (~8') high x 0.45m (1' 6") deep. It costed me around $450 each. Each is big enough to host hundreds of 1/35 armors and this is the optimal use of space because it's as high as the celing goes. Each sports 11 storeys including ground. Each storey is wide enough for four lanes of armors. Here's what it looks like:

 

Impressive Songs:

All 10 Playlists that I created on Youtube:

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Pan Flute Music (300 songs) (Most Popular, over 100K views):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNb2zPxGTZO7alagEPsEMzgBkWt4-vKV

El Condor Pasa (Top 50) (World's most famous and my most favorite song):

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Posted by jthurston on Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:03 PM
 the doog wrote:

Heh heh...you take a mortal man...(sorry)

I've been watching this build with great interest, as I'm soon to embark upon a project that will include a bergepanzer IV conversion, and I'm learning a lot about how to do the wood (mine won't have the box, but will have a wood turret-hole cover). Anyways, as always I'm in awe. I love the cluttered appearance. I was trying to remember what it reminded me of, and then it hit me - You remember Francois Verlinden's old dios, when he used to include one of every accessory VLS made in each dio?

Anyway, keep up the inspiring work, doog! I haven't even started on my BPz-IV yet, and I'm already rummaging through my spares box for extra tools...

 

~J

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Posted by the doog on Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:59 PM
 Citadelgrad87 wrote:

Another stunner, Karl.  First, I hope you feel better, I didn't know you were sick, or I would have wished you a speedy recovery in a timely fashion.

I really REALLY like the RANDOM appearance of the clutter.  Not "desperately random," as it sometimes appears, ie that someone tried to make it look random, but the pattern of forced randomness is evident.  Does that even make sense?  It looks like some tired and busy guys put the stuff where it is, not like you tried to cover "x" square inches with "Y" items. 

I also like the vehicle, well off the beaten path.  I find myself looking forward to building the Panther, Tigers I and II, etc, but really keeping my eyes open for things that you really don't see every day.        

Very nice work, what's next?

Bill 

 

Thank, sincerely, Bill! I am feeling 100%, too, thanks!!

What's next? "In the Shadow of the Scarecrow"--a SURPRISE!!!!!

Look for it over in "Figures"-- a real departure for me....

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Posted by the doog on Thursday, May 28, 2009 2:02 PM
 Model Maniac wrote:

You too are running out of space? Not to worry, I have a suggestion. You don't have to get a new apartment or move out anywhere. Just clear things from any wall in any of your room and have wall-based display case installed. In my case I dedicated two sides of the wall for this purpose (the other two sides are not applicable since they're sliding glassdoors). For each side of the wall I get wall-based display case measuring 3.00 m (~10') wide x 2.40 m (~8') high x 0.45m (1' 6") deep. It costed me around $450 each. Each is big enough to host hundreds of 1/35 armors and this is the optimal use of space because it's as high as the celing goes. Each sports 11 storeys including ground. Each storey is wide enough for four lanes of armors. Here's what it looks like:

 

 

Phaisal. that's REALLY coool! I only wish I had room to do that! My apartment is a one-room, with a small bedroom and tiny kitchen. There are doors on literally EVERY wall. And free space? There IS NO "free space" at all!

But I appreciate the suggestion! Maybe when Jenn and I move in together? Smile [:)]

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Posted by the doog on Thursday, May 28, 2009 2:05 PM
 jthurston wrote:

Heh heh...you take a mortal man...(sorry)

I've been watching this build with great interest, as I'm soon to embark upon a project that will include a bergepanzer IV conversion, and I'm learning a lot about how to do the wood (mine won't have the box, but will have a wood turret-hole cover). Anyways, as always I'm in awe. I love the cluttered appearance. I was trying to remember what it reminded me of, and then it hit me - You remember Francois Verlinden's old dios, when he used to include one of every accessory VLS made in each dio?

Anyway, keep up the inspiring work, doog! I haven't even started on my BPz-IV yet, and I'm already rummaging through my spares box for extra tools...

 

~J

Hi J Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it--and thanks for the generous comparision with Francois! Blush [:I]

You might want to wait out that conversion and pick up the new Trmupeter or Dragon Bergepanzer that's just around the corner?

Thanks again, J!

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Posted by dupes on Friday, May 29, 2009 9:08 AM
 Model Maniac wrote:

I need these! Considering finishing my basement and making it into my modeling bench/workroom/display area...that would be PERFECT. Must look into local availability.

Oh, and btw - GREAT build Doog! Make a Toast [#toast]

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Posted by Model Maniac on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 7:25 AM
 the doog wrote:

Phaisal. that's REALLY coool! I only wish I had room to do that! My apartment is a one-room, with a small bedroom and tiny kitchen. There are doors on literally EVERY wall. And free space? There IS NO "free space" at all!

But I appreciate the suggestion! Maybe when Jenn and I move in together? Smile [:)]

A one-room, with a small bedroom and tiny kitchen? Sounds like you're in Hong Kong or Tokyo, not mainland USA! Anyway, I wish you all the best and I hope you and Jenn will find a better place together soon.  

 

Impressive Songs:

All 10 Playlists that I created on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/ModelManiacThailand/playlists

Pan Flute Music (300 songs) (Most Popular, over 100K views):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNb2zPxGTZO7alagEPsEMzgBkWt4-vKV

El Condor Pasa (Top 50) (World's most famous and my most favorite song):

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNb2zPxGTZOLKHbju350mLle4HkMhsb8

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Posted by Model Maniac on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 7:39 AM
 dupes wrote:
 Model Maniac wrote:

I need these! Considering finishing my basement and making it into my modeling bench/workroom/display area...that would be PERFECT. Must look into local availability.

Oh, and btw - GREAT build Doog! Make a Toast [#toast]

You're right, this is the perfect way to make use of space and it's most economical too. With this layout, you don't need side and back glasses, just the front (80x240cm - 4 sheets) and the shelves (40x150cm -20 sheets). On close look today I see that it's more crowded and that the case is long enough to host 13 tanks each lane, multiply by 4 lanes = 52 tanks per shelf, multiply by 11 shelves and you can host 572 tanks in 1/35 scale in just one side of the wall this size. So dupes, you don't need these, you need just one! ;-) 

 

 

Impressive Songs:

All 10 Playlists that I created on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/ModelManiacThailand/playlists

Pan Flute Music (300 songs) (Most Popular, over 100K views):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNb2zPxGTZO7alagEPsEMzgBkWt4-vKV

El Condor Pasa (Top 50) (World's most famous and my most favorite song):

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNb2zPxGTZOLKHbju350mLle4HkMhsb8

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Posted by dupes on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 9:44 AM
Yeah, one would probably do me for now...seriously looking in to doing this! Sweet.
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Posted by SMJmodeler on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 2:09 PM

doog: It just looks tiredDisapprove [V] doog...like an old mechanic who doesn't like his job anymore...is that what you had in mind?  You have outdone yourself on this one!  All the tools (the necessary evils of the job) and the equipment really add to the look, I can only imagine the time it took, but it was WELL worth it!  The road wheels, tracks and lower hull are fantastic.  An all-around "tour-de-force" of modeling techniques and execution!

I do have a couple suggestions though (what a shock, huhWink [;)]), #1-based on being used by guys with greasy hands, I suggest dry brushing some grease in multiple hand-hold locations, specifically the top wood rail.  #2- The coiled cable on the back looks too clean, IMO.  The contrast works, but it looks like it could use a dark wash or two.  Oh yeah, one more thing, it looks like you slipped a guide horn on the left side on the middle top return roller...check that!

Great job doogThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]!, Will she being going to Syrcon?!   

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