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                        M-60A1 with Dozer Blade (pics)

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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        M-60A1 with Dozer Blade (pics)
                        Posted by allan on Monday, January 19, 2004 9:17 AM
                        Got some pics of my 1/72 ESCI M-60 with dozer blade. The reactive armor tiles, dozer blade and Hoffman device were scratch-built. Ive included the same matchbook for size reference. Comments are most welcome. Smile [:)]





                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 9:49 AM
                        something wrong with the links.
                        i'm finishing one myself but it's from academy
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Monday, January 19, 2004 9:51 AM
                        Ive fixed the link now. Sorry about that, Gary.

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 9:55 AM
                        Excellent work on the braile-scale Allan!

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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 10:08 AM
                        that's nice allan!

                        kewl camo!
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                        lizardqing
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Dahlonega, Georgia
                        Posted by lizardqing on Monday, January 19, 2004 10:30 AM
                        Great job Allan. Awesome work on the scratchbuilt items.
                        Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 10:34 AM
                        hey allan, you're from manila, where do you buy most of your models? are there stores aside from special toys and futaba?

                        thanks!
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 11:18 AM
                        Very nice!! Thanks for sharing.

                        Ron
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 11:18 AM
                        Very nice!! Thanks for sharing.

                        Ron
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                        M1abramsRules
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                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Monday, January 19, 2004 11:25 AM
                        very good job!!!! I like it!!!!!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 12:18 PM
                        Awsome,.....You Braille scale folks are nuts.... Great build and perfect paint job. A+
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 12:29 PM
                        thats awsome, I love how you dealed with the armor on the turret in that scale, it looks like individual plates and not one big blob... excellent work.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 3:18 PM
                        awsome,i love the paint job. i thought it was 1/35 scale when i seen it. cool
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                        Buddho
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Monday, January 19, 2004 3:48 PM
                        That paint job is amazing, also the scratchbuilt items add much detail...wow!

                        Regards, Dan

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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, January 19, 2004 6:18 PM
                        Man, your touch on Braille Scale is simply amazing. It really awes me to see your works, Pare. And your scratchbuilding skill is mind-boggling.

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 6:21 PM
                        Looks good!

                        I really like the matchbook beside it. Gives you a real sense of how small the kit is.
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Monday, January 19, 2004 6:37 PM
                        Thank you guys! Im just stuck with Braille. Its easier and harder at the same time.

                        Gary Gnu,
                        Thanks,pre. I buy a lot of my stuff from JMNs at Harrison and Lil's at Mega Mall and Glorietta. My friend EG used to have hobby shop and I used to source most of my kits there. Its closed down, however, so I go by JMN and Lils. Some on line stores are also a good source.

                        Dwight,
                        Salamat, pre (thank you, my friend)!

                        Latch,
                        Ive taken several photos of my kits with the matchbook beside them. After a while, it does become rather obligatory. LOL. Thanks!

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, January 19, 2004 8:07 PM
                        Very nice Allan. Exceptional piece of work when you consider the scale.

                        Thanks for sharing with us!!
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 8:19 PM
                        Allan, grabe na yan pre'Smile [:)] it could easily pass as a 1/35. Great details on that one, your really great on scratchbuilding stuff.Thumbs Up [tup]

                        And about the hobbyshop, there's also one in Cinema Square-Superbowl- and in Festival Mall(Muntinlupa)
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                        Rob Gronovius
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Fort Knox
                        Posted by Rob Gronovius on Monday, January 19, 2004 8:52 PM
                        Superb work Allan, I only wish I could do my 1/72 scale armor half that good. I have only one accuracy comment, but I'd hate to really point it out. It is an absolutely beautiful kit and I would not want to distract from it.

                        Enjoy the sun and warmth for me, it's been hovering around the O° F mark here for quite some time.
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Monday, January 19, 2004 10:35 PM
                        Love the matchbook for scale. Incredible work on something so small. Just don't know how you guys do it.

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

                         Eric 

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 10:49 PM
                        Another awesome job there allan.Big Smile [:D] Like the Major, I wish I could do my 1/72's half as good. Wink [;)]
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:01 AM
                        Thanks again to all for the kind words!

                        Major Rob,
                        Please do tell. Its the only way we could learn. Im planning to build another M-60 variant sometime in the future and I could sure use your help. Thanks! Smile [:)]

                        Bean,
                        Thanks, pare. The one in Cinema Square is Hobbies and Comics. Ask for Roel. Hehehe! The one in Festival Mall is another STC.

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:50 AM
                        ey allan, the store at makati cinema square, do they have styrenes there? or other products for different kinds of models? ( bare metal foil, metalizers, xs-tuning wheels for cars 1:24/25...etc..)

                        it's quite far from my place. is it the same store as special toys?
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:05 AM
                        Excellent job Allen! There sure are a lot of y'all turning out some impressive brail scale stuff here lately!!

                        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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                        Rob Gronovius
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Fort Knox
                        Posted by Rob Gronovius on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:25 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by allan

                        Thanks again to all for the kind words!

                        Major Rob,
                        Please do tell. Its the only way we could learn. Im planning to build another M-60 variant sometime in the future and I could sure use your help. Thanks! Smile [:)]

                        The left rear fender is where the hydraulics system is to control the blade. The left rear sponson (tool) box is removed and a hydraulic unit is in it's place. The piping from the front of the tank runs along the underside of the road wheel arms (out of sight) and comes up behind the sprocket and through a hole cut into the rear fender. Another pipe goes into the hull through the rear engine access panel next to the taillight.
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:39 AM
                        Wow, excellent work, Allan! Great detail on the dozer blade apparatus. The paint's beautiful. Very well done!
                        The only thing I might have done differently is reduce the size of the muzzle on the barrel. (Unless that's a cover or something!) Seems a tad oversized.

                        But that's one beautiful M60A1!
                        ~Brian
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 7:54 AM
                        Eric,
                        Many thanks! With the size involved we can build more and faster. Big Smile [:D]

                        Major Rob,
                        Thank you! I'll keep a note of the information. Once again, thanks!

                        Gary,
                        Yes, they do have styrene. Squadron styrene, Evergreen and Aeroclub. They also have bare metal foil, decals and other novelties (although sometimes the stocks run out). Its not quite like STC, although both have a considerable amount of aftermarket stuff and scratchbuilders' supplies. If you want really cheap styrene, please e mail me and I'll tell you where I get mine. Hehehe!

                        JHulk,
                        Thanks, my friend! It does seem like the muzzle is a little oversized. I'll make adjustments the next time I use an L7. Smile [:)]

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Rob Gronovius
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Fort Knox
                        Posted by Rob Gronovius on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 8:05 AM
                        Allan, if you wish, I can provide you with some TM diagrams showing the hydraulic fittings and such. Please do not attempt to "fix" your awesome piece of work. It is a beautiful tank.
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 8:21 AM
                        Thanks, Rob! Id really appreciate that. Ive got several US AFV and vehicle kits on the drawing board and if you dont mind, Id like to confer with you on what to look out for. Thanks!

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