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                        Academy M-51 Super Sherman 99% done

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 13, 2004 7:17 AM
                        Just awesome Dwight! I really like how it finally turned out after you left it marinated for too long.Lol
                        I'm itching to start mine but I still have a stuart and a 1/72 panther (finally trying this, just curious at how small these kits are. Almost getting cross eyed) pending. Your work on this tank will surely be an inspiration. Looking forward to seeing more of your works.Big Smile [:D]Cool [8D]
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                        Model Maniac
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Thailand
                        Posted by Model Maniac on Thursday, February 12, 2004 3:21 AM
                        That's very nice, Dwight!. You've done a great job.
                        I also like your "First Look, First Kill" banner.

                        PS. I saved both your pictures & banner. Smile [:)]

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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 2:01 AM
                        Shermanfirefly/Monster Zero /DJ: Thanks for the nice words. I appreciate it very much.

                        Thanks guys.

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                        djmodels1999
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
                        Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 1:39 AM
                        I don't know how I've missed this particular thread so far, but better late than never! Dwight, it looks fantastic! Great job.
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                        MonsterZero
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Chicago, USA
                        Posted by MonsterZero on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 1:22 AM
                        Dwight, outstanding job and I like the accessories. The devil is in the details, all that useless garbage of jerrycans, buckets, ration boxes and sleeping bags.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:19 PM
                        Looks great. Great detailing.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:39 PM
                        Yeah, at half the price of an ordinary Tamiya 1/35 kit, I'll go for it anytime of the day. He-he-he.

                        I think I learned a good trick about them baggage for this build. Using tinfoil for straps as well as not applying a wash on them. I just painted them dark khaki and drybrushed with dark yellow. The instructions never showed that the straps were to be painted brown but I figured it will look better with an accent.

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                        M1abramsRules
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:33 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala

                        And it was low priced, too. He-he-he.



                        that's all that matters isn't it!!!

                        I really like your baggage!!! it looks so realistic!!
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:22 PM
                        J-hulk: Thanks for the very kind words, For paintI used the following
                        Base coat - 70% Desert Yellow + 30% Flat Black
                        Top coat - 80% Desert Yellow + 20% Dark Yellow

                        Proosh: Thanks and you really should try a Sherman. Erock did a captured Sherman for the group build. If you have time you can check it at the group build website.

                        warmonger/erock/erush/m1/alex/easyeight: Thank you very much fot the compliments.

                        allan: Thank you pare. I appreciate it very much coming from an experienced modeler like you.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 11:14 AM
                        Nice work there Dwight, really neat.
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                        M1abramsRules
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 9:29 AM
                        very nice dwight!!!
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:31 AM
                        They just keep getting better and better, Dwight. Ganda (beautiful)! Husay (Very good)!

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:19 AM
                        Great !
                        I like your way of painting and weathering very much.
                        It's so realistic!
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:32 AM
                        Dwight, Excellent job on the 51!! Can't say enough good stuff about that one! It looks great.

                        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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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:47 AM
                        Excellent job Dwight!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:08 AM
                        always liked the look of this one, and the E2. good job, soldier
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 4:54 AM
                        Great job on the M51, Dwight! The stowage and figures look great.
                        This may have been answered already, but what did you use for the base color?
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:51 AM
                        Excellent work Dwight, and the great photos just make it easier to appreciate.
                        Well done.
                        No shortage of inspiration from you people, now iwant to build a Sherman!

                        Well, perhaps a captured German Sherman.....

                        Sounds like a dog of an idea. (sorry)
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 12:15 AM
                        Gary: Thanks.

                        LQ2: Sorry for the late response. But I'll probably be off the workbench for the next 2 to 3 weeks. Or until such time that I lose my sanity and need to return to the workbench. LOL.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 12:12 AM
                        yup Dwight, here in muntinlupa. if i get the chance, i'll take some pics (if the store people let me) then i'll send it on ur e-mail.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 12:06 AM
                        Sorry Gary. I live in Pasig and work in Makati. Festival mall is quite far from me but I have heard of those tanks. Haven't actually seen one though. How about you? Do you live in Alabang area?

                        Tigerman: Thanks for the compliments but I think the kit just looked nice by itself. Academy did a good job on this one. And it was low priced, too. He-he-he.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:59 PM
                        Dwight, this is off-topic but have you been to festival mall lately?
                        i was there yesterday and i saw this 1/15 bandai rc tanks. there are selling it for 11,995 pesos. the good thing is, they slashed 50% off the price!
                        have you seen that model? it's at wonder toys store, displayed just at the door, two big boxes left. you might wanna check it out, just forgot what tanks. as far as i can remember, it's a german and allied tank.
                        are they any good? i know bandai company makes those gundam figures.
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:58 PM
                        You're a true artist with both computers, and plastic Dwight. I like the photograph staring down that long barrel. It sure don't look OOB.

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

                         Eric 

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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:41 PM
                        Leopold: Thanks for the kind words. This one does have a huge gun.

                        Gary: No problem. Glad to help when able to.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:38 PM
                        thanks Dwight! learned something from you again!
                        i'll try to do that nice tip on my models.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:29 PM
                        Super Super Sherman you've got there Dwight! Looks great!
                        Good thing they don't have many trees in Israel, that barrel overhang would be a major pain in the woods!
                        Great looking photos too.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:18 PM
                        Gary:

                        Salamat. (Thanks)

                        I glued strips of tin foil (as straps) to the bags. Once they have permanently joined with the bag, I painted them bent them to the desired shape (hooked). I then just hung the bag using the tin foil straps. Then once the bags are in place I just adjusted the bend of the straps to conform with the shape of the bars. When doing this (bending) some paint will chip off from the tin foil. Retouch as necessary.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:11 PM
                        galing mo pareng Dwight!
                        looks really good!
                        look at those bags really tied up there. how can you do that Dwight?
                        any tips?
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                        Keyworth
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: NE Georgia
                        Posted by Keyworth on Monday, February 9, 2004 10:40 PM
                        Great job, Dwight. Nice looking Sherman!
                        "There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"
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