1/35 Hobby Boss M4 18 Ton HST, WIP, 9/26/12, Complete

thanks Mike have you seen ED's tool's?? just looked at em and not sure anyhelp thanks. really like your site can i post on some of your builds??

Clay

Clay - Yep, I have seen the Eduard tools.....need to add a set to the shelf for next time.

As for the web site, thanks for stopping in and for the comments. The site is not set up as a forum so posting from the outside is not possible. If there is something in particular, drop me a PM.

Thanks Again

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Hi Mike 

I have just been home a short while... took the long route.. It was sure nice to see you at Amps!

The pictures on your thread here don't do your build justice man. In person, it is just off the hook.VERY,VERY impressive !

Well , I just wanted to say that about your build, and I really enjoyed talking with you, man 

tread

redleg12

Subfixer - Thanks for the comments and for stopping by.

Gamera - Enjoy your build. I Hope my build log has given you some ideas.

Bill - Thanks Bill. Hardware is nice but seeing all my old friends makes it worthwhile. As for stash items, most likely not unless there is a offer I cannot refuse. Will look for some AM items and AK is here. Need to hit Ian up for some of their products.

Carl - I know, it is a bummer when the bucket is empty. Think of it as intermission. get another bucket ready.....I'll be back with the M1009 not M109. The M1009 also known as the CUCV, the 1980s Chevy blazer used by the US Army. Nothing like a nice resin kit!!

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Mike , i saw that  and jumped to the contusion you where referring to an M109 due to your artillery background .LOL . Then i looked again and saw the CUCV .must admit i had to look it up .......

Bill - Thanks, one of the highlights of the show was seeing you and your wife. All the best to you. and thanks for all of your support.

Carl - Well yes I could see the confusion.....so the M1009 CUCV (Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle).

Back in my era, these were initially issued to combat units. Once the HMMWV was totally issued many of the CUCV moved to Combat Support units. In the interim I had one as the Battalion Asst S3, HQ33. Time to build a memory.

Thanks again guys

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That's "KILLER"

Tony lee

Tony - Thanks my friend for stopping in and for leaving a  comment. I hope all is well by you. Thanks again

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WOW Mike!!!  I'm sorry I didn't surf over here earlier but it was definitely worth the wait...this bad-boy is exquisite and very well executed. The extra time on the details paid off, I especially like the canvas flaps and the work on all the stowage on the top of the vehicle.

My only suggestions would be to show a bit of exposed metal at the “doorways” and panels where the crew would put their hands and feet when entering the cabin. Also, the chains look a little too new, IMO.  

Fantastic work...

SMJ - Nice to see you stop in from train world!!. It is hard to see but I did put some wear on the floors and doorways with #2 pencil.

Glad you liked it. I know this was on your list.

Be good my old friend and thanks for stopping in. Don't be a stranger

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redleg12

It is hard to see but I did put some wear on the floors and doorways with #2 pencil.

Mike: Great!...just making sure...I know you were trying to hurry to have this one ready for AMPS East and I didn't want you to miss that.

I'm around here pretty often these days...it's good to be back too...I'm busy over in Tigerman's Steel Cats GB.