Well I got the car fixed and the faucets installed. So here are some large out of context pictures I selected to post by way of imgur.com.

Click for larger picture. When it shows at imgur click again for an even larger picture

Original Concept Porsche style turret

 

 And my Henschell (what if) style turret concept
 

VK45.02

 

VK45.02


Thanks to all for following along.....

 

I'm gonna be gone for a while.

 

I'll now be stepping into my charging booth for a reboot.

                                

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the doog

Steve,

I don't get around to forums much these days---I'm writing a lot of articles though--but I had to stop in and say that you've never disappointed, and this double-build is no exception. Masterful work, inspiring artistry and vision; boy, you're going to make a lot of those "realism" guys apoplectic, and that's something to smile about right there, lol. Really fabulous work here. you should be proud. Take some time off and recharge your batteries and come back with another jaw-dropper. I know you will.

Hey Karl,

  Your posting with that M1 brought my attention to the last time you were active on the armor site here. Being that I overlooked your comment - Aw man, I'm really Sorry 'bout that......   so here I am.
 

 Photobucket has gotten me totally derailed but I'm finally getting back a reply to you. I'm glad you could take a few minutes to express your opinion ( now I think I'm gonna need a bigger hat ) and yes, I need to recharge and/or get a NEW battery altogether.
To prevent another pearl harbor style image hosting attack from ever happening again, I've been working on re-posting some of the various VK images (plus a ton of other unrelated stuff) on three free web hosting sites and getting familiar with their various protocols. That's the way I'll be doing it from now on - one initial site and two backups.
 I'm going to try and add those pictures later today if nothing comes up. At least when going to view this thread there will be some kitties to look at (although they will be out of context with the way they were originally posted).

 For now, I've got to go work on the car and install new faucets in both bathrooms. 

                                       

 My next model project (I have two in mind) just might show up on one of the other forum categories here on Finescale  ~  and it will be interesting.
                
                 And as always,
               
                                                          

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MrT

Simply outstanding work!

~ been a while


 I've been cleaning out my photobucket images and working on re-posting some of them here soon (but on a limited scale).

 I don't think I could ever get them back on here in the correct order.

I've kicked the bucket permanently                              

and will be moving on.

Probably be a while before I'll be back here..... but I WILL be back.

Thanks to both of you gents for your generous comments and following along on this.


                                  

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MrT

Simply outstanding work!

 I been kinda   slack here lately.
    Thank you Terry.

And that Sherman of yours is a whole case of "AWESOME".
                        

Steve, I've been getting caught up on the forum posts and I came across your Two Kitties build(s)!   What amazing and lifelike work on them!  Even though I take off to pursue other hobbies, this is the kind of stuff that inspires me to return to the bench and keep building!  I'm still trying to figure out how you got the dirt on the hull to look so realistic!!

Great, Great work sir!  I'm looking forward to more of your work!

Renegade50

Incredible museum display quality in these builds

 

Steve,

I don't get around to forums much these days---I'm writing a lot of articles though--but I had to stop in and say that you've never disappointed, and this double-build is no exception. Masterful work, inspiring artistry and vision; boy, you're going to make a lot of those "realism" guys apoplectic, and that's something to smile about right there, lol. Really fabulous work here. you should be proud. Take some time off and recharge your batteries and come back with another jaw-dropper. I know you will.

PANZERJAGER

STEVE MY OLD FRIEND,

Those Kats are some KOOL stuff there.

I am glad to see you made it back here too.

I am also bringing back an old build.

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/3/t/107980.aspx?page=1

Come on over and check it out when you get a rest from working your MAD Modelling skills.

You sure knoked these kitties out of the park!!!!!

Yeah..... was having some fun swinging those kitties around.

                         
Been doing other things lately but still looking forward to seeing your next update on that PzKpfw III Ausf E you've been working on.

Sure appreciated your comments here Tom

                                            

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MrT

Simply outstanding work!

 

Simply outstanding work!

Bish

Certainly worth waiting for, really fine work there Steve, just superb.

I like the H turret myself.

.........been cooling my heels.
The H turret seems to be the popular choice.
         Thank you Bish.

Incredible musuem display quality in these builds

SprueOne

Oh man, this just keeps getting better

SprueOne

 Total metal!

 Paper Back Tiger

I might take on something big next - if I can get motivated.

Thanks to all of you for staying in this loop with me.

                                       

 Total metal!

Paper Back Tiger

Gamera

Whoa, your usual amazing work!!!

Can't decide, both turrets look awesome.

 And yeah, I know what you mean about PhotoBucket. I was trying to download some photos off PB back onto my hard drive. I think I was averaging maybe two photos a minute or less.

 

Thanks, Gamera!
 
 Pardon my delayed response here.
I've been dealing with some home-related
infrastructural problems.

I'm inclined to liking the Henschell turret myself,
looks like a better choice without the shell trap.
                       

                 

tigerman

Brilliant work my friend. You truly are the disastermaster.
Hopefully we won't have to as long for the next installment.

STEVE MY OLD FRIEND,

Those Kats are some KOOL stuff there.

I am glad to see you made it back here too.

I am also bringing back an old build.

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/3/t/107980.aspx?page=1

Come on over and check it out when you gat a rest from working your MAD Modelling skills.

You shure knoked these kitties out of the park!!!!!

Certainly worth waiting for, really finework there Steve, just superb.

I like the H turret myself.

I'd go with the Henschell turret. I've never been much on what if myself. 

Oh man, this just keeps getting better.

Whoa, your usual amazing work!!!

Can't decide, both turrets look awesome.

And yeah, I know what you mean about PhotoBucket. I was trying to download some photos off PB back onto my hard drive. I think I was averaging maybe two photos a minute or less.

Brilliant work my friend. You truely are the disastermaster. Hopefully we won't have to as long for the next installment.

Well,

 Been having problems with photobucket.

Finally got the pictures ready for display.

                   
 I'm calling this subject done, then closing this book up for good here.
                                 


OK - now that I have your attention............
Which of these two versions appeals to you?

A mud spattered "Paper Backed Tiger" - now on location.



At eye level, as a russian might see it.



Patiently awaiting the beginning of the end.




Or this version, with the "Phantom Tiger" (Henschell turret) as the subject - sporting web gear and camo.








A wall of german steel.








And one last picture before going into the display case ..........



 Well, after using for 14 years....... this might be my last post using that site, unless
they get their act together,


 I'm tired of sitting around for 45 minutes  just trying to view 2 pictures, and thentrying
to drag them from their site to here - in the same manner I always have without any problems before.
                                                                  
                                   

                                         
                                            CLOSED

                                      

Yeah that's the main point, I wouldn't want to cover up all that fantastic work you put in there either! 

Gamera

Now that's very cool! I'd never have thought to use the Scotch-Brite to pad out the leaves. Very clever!!!

 Only one question, no foliage on top to camo the panzer from Allied aircraft?  

 

             
For hanging out here Gamera.

  I'd thought about it. Good question.
All traffic in and out of this particular vehicle had to be gained through the turret hatches. Navigating all the inherent topside fixtures in addition to the leaves and branches would surely impede any urgent movement, increasing the risk for injury, not to mention obscuring the periscopes.

And then again, heck......
  I just didn't want to cover up all of the turret.
                                                             

Now that's very cool! I'd never have thought to use the Scotch-Brite to pad out the leaves. Very clever!!!

Only one question, no foliage on top to camo the panzer from Allied aircraft?  

Hey gang,

time for another update.


I cut and split some used scotchbrite and pulled each layer apart to thin it out.



The purpose is to create simple vines and fill behind the leaves giving depth when applied to the turret and elsewhere.




Don't know where I got this stuff (it's plastic-like sponge) but the vine-like pattern is just what I need.



I cut it in a manner that would allow me to stretch it out.



Ivy leaves from...........




Dipped and glued in place.
   One by one.



First layer, randomly over bothsides of the turret .



Another angle.




Here is where the scotchbrite for depth comes in.



And some of that black stuff too.

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The darker areas are where the coarser fill material is located.
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The combined efforts begin to come together.
                                                                                                                                                                






l'm not adding any cammo to the hull as I don't want to cover up a lot of detailed work.





Going out on a lonnng limb here.





                             



I'm going to have to add some more lead weight to the forward portion of the hull to get those movable bogies positioned better.

I used some gauze and string for that gaggle of camouflage midway down the barrel.




Different angle -  a bit closer......







It's now headed to it's base display to meet with the Porsche turreted Tiger for a bit of "rear guard" defense.

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Gamera

Wow, somehow missed this resentp update. 

Awesome, I'd swear she was real metal. And the 'Henshel' turret does look neat fitted on there. 

 

Well, it looks like I've achieved my intention to present a realistic looking model here.
I really appreciate  your support Gamera.
                Thank 'ya.