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                        M123A1C is a winner!!

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                        HeavyArty
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Valrico, FL
                        M123A1C is a winner!!
                        Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, April 19, 2004 12:31 AM
                        Thanks to all who helped me along the way with my M123A1C Tractor w/M15A1 Trailer build. I took it to TamiyaCon here in Southern California today and walked away with a Director's Choice Award and a trip to Tamiya HQ, Japan. I was dumbfounded and still haven't gotten over it yet. Here is the completed model at the show.
                        Me and my girls accepting Director's Choice Award from M. Tamiya.
                        And finally, the whole family beaming with pride.


                        Again, much thanks to all that helped along the way. I am looking forward to the trip to Japan and will report back on return.

                        P.S.-- I also took a first place with my PBR Mk II done up as PBR Steetgang from Apocalypse Now.

                        Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

                        Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

                        "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

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                        Daveash
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: St Helens, England
                        Posted by Daveash on Monday, April 19, 2004 12:36 AM
                        Congratulations, enjoy the trip
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                        lizardqing
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Dahlonega, Georgia
                        Posted by lizardqing on Monday, April 19, 2004 1:05 AM
                        Outstanding , definatly something to be proud of Gino!
                        Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 1:12 AM
                        WOW!!! Congrats, you know that you are going to have to tell us all about the trip when you get back, right?
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, April 19, 2004 1:34 AM
                        Kongratz! Well deserved win!

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 4:27 AM
                        man, that's fvkkn AWEsome. good job, soldier
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 6:22 AM
                        Well as a fellow Artillery man like yourself I would expect nothing less from you. Awesome job Gino and enjoy your trip to Japan. An AAR is deffinately expected upon return.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 6:41 AM
                        You ain't kiddin, a Winner! That's like the Super Bowl! Congratulations man! That is so cool!
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Monday, April 19, 2004 6:45 AM
                        Congrats Gino!!! That is an outstanding accomplishment and well deserved from the pictures!! Enjoy your trip to Japan!

                        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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                        LemonJello
                        • Member since
                          February 2004
                        • From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa
                        Posted by LemonJello on Monday, April 19, 2004 7:05 AM
                        Amazing work, that is a well deserved reward! I think we all want to hear about the trip to Japan, take as many photos as you can to share with us. Congratulations!
                        A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.
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                        lito.sf
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Portugal
                        Posted by lito.sf on Monday, April 19, 2004 7:26 AM
                        That was really great! You must feel on the clouds with this public recognition of great quality work! Congrats and i'll also be waiting for the pics from Japan
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 11:15 AM
                        Wow way to g that is awesome. IM going to enter a contest here in sept. and the wife asked what do you get if you win....well how about a trip to japanCool [8D]
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Monday, April 19, 2004 11:22 AM
                        Congratulations!!!! A well deserved win!
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, April 19, 2004 11:52 AM
                        Congratulations, Gino! That certainly is outstanding work.

                        I reckon I'll be seeing you in Shizuoka next month! You'll be at the hobby show May 13-16, right?
                        ~Brian
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                        M1abramsRules
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Monday, April 19, 2004 11:57 AM
                        WOW!! congrats on the prestigious award!!!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 12:02 PM
                        Congrats! Well deserved! You can be proud of yourself. Thumbs Up [tup]
                        I wish I could come with you. Enjoy the trip and tell us all about it when you return. Cool [8D]
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Monday, April 19, 2004 12:04 PM
                        Awesome Gino. From the looks of your build it comes as no surprise. You have a great looking family also. Have a great time in Japan.

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

                         Eric 

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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, April 19, 2004 12:08 PM
                        congrats. that is absolutely fantastic. enjoy the feeling.


                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

                        Never To Be Forgotten

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                        Buddho
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Monday, April 19, 2004 3:17 PM
                        Congrats, HeavyArty!

                        You enjoy that trip...it's well earned!

                        Regards, Dan

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                        HeavyArty
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Valrico, FL
                        Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, April 19, 2004 9:21 PM
                        Thanks all. I am still not over the shock of winning this great prize. I definitely will give an update once back from Japan, hopefully with photos from Tamiya factory.

                        Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

                        Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

                        "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 9:34 PM
                        Dude, I was there!!!! I was in the front row, in the first chair. Congratulations on your work, I thought it was fantastic!!!
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Monday, April 19, 2004 9:40 PM


                        Great job !


                        Congrats Heavy Arty Thumbs Up [tup]



                        Jim [IMG]
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                        jkeller
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Grand Blanc, MI USA
                        Posted by jkeller on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 8:41 AM
                        Gino, Excellent work. To me that award is ultimate.Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]
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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:37 PM
                        Congratulations Gino .... a well deserved victory.

                        Make sure you catch up with some of our Japanese FSMers while you're there.
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 10:43 PM
                        Watch out now for Japan (no offense to any one) They have some pretty weird holidays. When me my pop, and my brother where in Japan this summer, we were taking a train ride which happened to go through Shizouka, Tamiya HQ. I told my dad and we got off, but it was closed for Sports Day Banged Head [banghead]Censored [censored]. At least we went to Rainbow Ten across the street from HQTongue [:P]
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 8:55 AM
                        Dang, I wish my company took Sports Day off, too!
                        We don't even get Green Day or Ocean Day off!!!
                        Not all Japanese companies get those "weird" holidays off...
                        Sigh...
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:42 PM
                        I'm not sure if it was Sports day, i think Kid's day. soooo many to keep up withTongue [:P]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 3:02 PM
                        Congratulations and wow what a great prize
                        well done
                        the Pibber looks great
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                        Abastyr
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        Posted by Abastyr on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 4:29 PM
                        WOW!! Grats, great looking models
                        My Model Page http://www.andysmodels.com
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 22, 2004 11:57 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

                        Dang, I wish my company took Sports Day off, too!
                        We don't even get Green Day or Ocean Day off!!!
                        Not all Japanese companies get those "weird" holidays off...
                        Sigh...

                        Burian-sama:
                        that's a shame !
                        however, i hear that it is accepted practice for students & office workers to slip out to view the blossoming flowers at this time of year, so if u don't get the day off, at least take a long lunch hour ! Wink [;)]
                        Sakura time, neh ?

                        HeavyArty:
                        congrats on ur well-deserved win & upcoming trip!
                        i'm sooo jealous... i'd love to b going 2 Japan !
                        maybe someday...

                        frosty Smile [:)]
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