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  • Member since
    January 2007
Posted by the doog on Saturday, February 28, 2015 1:30 PM

It seems appropriate to remember "one of our own" here, of whom we recently recieved news of his untimely passing.

For those who didn't know his work, this incredible piece demonstrates both his talent and dedication to the highest standards of modeling. Truly an incredible modeler, and his loss is a blow to this forum and community. Crying

RIP, Rob.

  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Piscataway, NJ!
Posted by wing_nut on Monday, July 15, 2013 8:03 PM

Steve... nicely done my friend.

Eric, yes he was that indeed.

Marc  

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Monday, July 15, 2013 1:35 AM

No way. I just read Winguts post. What a loss to the community. He was such a professional and stand up guy. He will be sorely missed. Crying

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

 Eric 

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: On my kitchen counter top somewhere in central North Carolina.
Posted by disastermaster on Sunday, July 14, 2013 10:34 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/narnia27/smilies/respect.gif

 Thanks Marc (Wingnut)

 Out of respect and remembrance for one of our forum members here ......

                          ⪡ Rob Smith

           (generally known to us as PANZERWAFFE)

        One last and yet sensational build to remember.

       So Rob, one more time to the top of the list........ http://forums.boxoffice.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smiley-happy096.gif

 https://i.imgur.com/LjRRaV1.png

 

 

 
  • Member since
    June 2008
Posted by jugjunkie on Saturday, February 16, 2013 9:50 AM

This is quite simply off the chart stuff. I'm sorry I did not follow this from the start but I have spent the last two hours being entertained better than anything else I can think of. Your workmanship is breathtaking. Well done sir and I will be looking out for whatever your next project is.

  • Member since
    December 2009
  • From: Converse, Texas
Posted by Dogwatch on Sunday, January 6, 2013 10:24 AM

Ive been inactive in modeling for a long while (Im back though!) but had to comment on this incredible build....just fantastic.  I had been tinkering with the idea of picking this kit up, but after seeing what can be done with it by a true artist, Im not even gonna try LOL!  Just an exceptional job all around.

Steve

"When life really starts stressing you out, there's no better remedy than to go into the hobby room, crank the tunes, and dive into your latest project so intently that all else falls away." - Madddog

http://www.hillcountryhobby.com
Great prices, super service, nice people!

  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: Dublin Rep Of Ireland
Posted by terry35 on Saturday, January 5, 2013 7:56 PM

I'm simply amazed, this is top notch model making.

Terry.

  • Member since
    January 2010
  • From: St. Louis
Posted by Shawn M. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 5:08 PM

my god thats fantastic!

I love the smell of plastic in the morning

  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: beacon falls , Ct.
Posted by treadwell on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 12:16 PM

Happy New Year , Duster Smile

I guess I got so excited with Rob's glamor shot I had to post twice ! LOL 

tread Cool

   

 

  • Member since
    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 11:23 AM

I agree with one of Treadwells posts (its up to you to deside which  )

Rob are you going to give us a final photo " walkaround" of the completed engine or are you going to wait for the base, etc is done?

Reguardless great work &

   Happy New Year!

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: beacon falls , Ct.
Posted by treadwell on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 5:31 PM

Good Gosh Rob ! Happy New Year man ..What an awe inspiring picture.. Just beautiful !

my new desktop background pic !

tread Cool

   

 

  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: beacon falls , Ct.
Posted by treadwell on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 5:30 PM

Good Gosh Rob ! Happy New Year man ..What an awe inspiring picture.. Just beautiful !

my new desktop background pic !

tread Cool

   

 

  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 2:58 AM

Is that REAL? It must be , no one can build like that! Can they?

Great camera work as well...cheers....Kenny

Goes away muttering to to myself, these guys make me sick!Crying

  • Member since
    September 2012
  • From: Manila Philippines
Posted by evo_lover on Monday, December 31, 2012 11:12 PM

Fantastic work as usual...You're one of those guys that inspires me a lot to pursue this hobby!!!!

on th bench:1/35 Tamiya Tiran 5

  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: Mexico
Posted by rtvmodeler on Saturday, December 29, 2012 11:38 PM

Yes Bow Down Amazing work with those details!

Regards!
Rodolfo

Current Project:

Figures from Dragon, "German 6th Army, Stalingrad 1942-1943", 1/35

  • Member since
    July 2011
  • From: Pittsfield, IL USA
Posted by novembergray on Friday, December 28, 2012 11:33 PM

This is awesome. Thank God for guys like you coz I'll never have the patience for something like that. WOW!

Joe

It's not about how fast you get there or even where you're going. It's whether you enjoy the ride.

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: ohio
Posted by vonryan on Thursday, December 27, 2012 9:14 AM

AH HA found something wrong. you need to fix it or you'll never sleep at night. you don't have a fire in the pit it will never run with out coal AAAAHAHAHA awesome work good lord you are trying to make this beauty work. AWESOME Rob

Clay

  • Member since
    August 2012
  • From: Parker City, IN.
Posted by Rambo on Thursday, December 27, 2012 4:23 AM

Wow I haven't been on in a long while, been working 60 hours a week but this was the first post I wanted to find and see what you have done since I last been on. Have to say it wasn't a disappointment Its all amazing keep up the great work

Clint

  • Member since
    October 2009
Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Sunday, December 23, 2012 3:13 PM

DAVE, Bill - Really appreciate the comments and for following along with me !

Thanks to all who took the time to look in and comment.  That's what makes it worth coming here.

Rob

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Saturday, December 22, 2012 10:14 AM

As always Rob, you're the master of the little details! Nice work on that wrapped pipe and of course everything else to do with this beast! Figs look right at home in the cab as well, very cool! Beer

  • Member since
    February 2010
  • From: Maine
Posted by Stage_Left on Saturday, December 22, 2012 12:19 AM

Holy cow Rob- new smoke deflectors, and an asbestos-wrapped pipe. More fantastic stuff! Yes Beer

  • Member since
    October 2009
Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Friday, December 21, 2012 11:17 PM

This is my take of an asbestos wrapped pipe.

 

Rob

  • Member since
    October 2009
Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Friday, December 21, 2012 9:48 PM

BILL - Nothing like a nice pair, thanks.

ANDY - There will be another move in about a year...again.

WILLIAM - I have always said I was going to try my hand at those larger figures....one day

Here are the figs in place.

ALL ABOARD

STEVE - Whats our Christmas countdown look like now....

MARC - Sure would like if Archer sent some money this way or maybe just a transfer set.  Surprised no one picked up on the direction the eagle is looking.

The official order: Looking over the right wing was peace, over the left was combat use.  Just an interesting bit of info.

CARL - I'll give you a pictorial explanation to your question.

There was the option of no numbers on the front at all which looked good and was probably the most common.  I wanted a little bling though and research provided a few choices.  These first choices were not chosen in the end.

OLD SCHOOL was chosen

Now just have to go back and weather the front of the boiler.

Have done quit a bit since my last post: dot filtering, weathering, exhaust added weathered and pipes wrapped in asbestos, cat walks painted and on, cab roof installed, hand rails painted and attached, and various other small bits.  Will get pics up next couple days.

Have also decided that I did not like the smoke deflectors so I set out on scratch building some new ones.  Here's a quick review:

  

Almost forgot, have also added scratch linkage.  Still needs paint on it.

Rob

  • Member since
    March 2006
  • From: Right Side of a Left State
Posted by Shellback on Sunday, December 16, 2012 11:55 PM

She's a beaut Rob . Did you get the numbers on the front of the boiler dilema resolved ? I'd say some weathering will knock down how prominent they look and it wont be as noticeable . Figures a cool . That one guy sure looks to be yelling loud man .Cool

  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Piscataway, NJ!
Posted by wing_nut on Friday, December 7, 2012 7:42 AM

WOW that is really some hotel sierra work. Good call on the dry transfers.  Archer should be paying you for that "ad".

Marc  

  • Member since
    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 12:31 PM

Rob

very nice job on the figures. 

And as for your camera, don't worry, at the time I'm writing this, Christmas is only 20 days 13 hours & 31 minuets away! 

So maybe... ??????

 Whistling

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

  • Member since
    April 2009
  • From: Carmel, IN
Posted by deafpanzer on Monday, December 3, 2012 7:02 PM

Great job on the figures!!!!  They will bring life to the train for sure!  

How do you like NC?  It has been more than six months now?

Andy

  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: beacon falls , Ct.
Posted by treadwell on Monday, December 3, 2012 2:23 PM

Hey Rob Smile

Figures look really good from where I sit Yes.   Too bad you couldn't get a guy shoveling coal.. that would look cool.

After you paint the buttons (although I didn't notice they needed it ) I would take another pic or 2 with them in their places and then determine if they need the extra wash. 

I have a pretty hard time with 1/35 figures, only completed 1 that is even decent, but I enjoyed doing the 1 figure I have done in 1/16..... If you enjoy figure painting I recommend it to you.

Great stuff, Rob ... always a treat for my eyes !

treadCool 

   

 

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Monday, December 3, 2012 11:12 AM

Nice pair of figures Rob, ought to look right at home in the cab! Wink

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