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M8 Armored Car in the Ardennes Winter WIP 7/27/08 *Complete* Figs IP

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Posted by Mobious on Friday, June 27, 2008 11:26 PM

 Hi Redleg,

 Some how I don't think smaller means simpler and easierBig Smile [:D] The interior looks great. The tire chains sound neat. Keep postin.

 Best regards,

 

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Posted by biffa on Friday, June 27, 2008 10:45 PM
Nice start Mike very tidy work on the interior i love this vehicle i did the italeri one and the tamiya m20 it is also a beauty, i have another in the stash heh you have my attention Smile [:)]
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  • From: Bridgeview, Illinois
Posted by mg.mikael on Friday, June 27, 2008 10:39 PM

Redleg12, so far your Greyhound looks fantastic, keep us posted!!Smile [:)]

Manstein, that dio looks phenomenial!!Thumbs Up [tup] Especially love the look of the snow, where it's thawing on the edges.

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Posted by Wirraway on Friday, June 27, 2008 10:33 PM

Manny, I love that dio, and I certainly dont want to hijack or sidetrack this thread, but I couldnt work out the storyline.  Abandoned US vehicles with no battle damage, no signs of their crew (alive or dead)  Obviously the German troops have moved into the sector ?  or are they lost ? 

PS:  Redleg, that M8 is looking great- luv that interior !

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 27, 2008 10:11 PM

Wow, I'm impressed...good interior...that Tamiya kit is a dream to build...gonna really keep my eyes on this one...your ref shows a VERY complete and neat application of whitewash...I built the Tamiya one as well a while back and set it in an Ardennes dio:

Gonna add the snowchains???

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M8 Armored Car in the Ardennes Winter WIP 7/27/08 *Complete* Figs IP
Posted by redleg12 on Friday, June 27, 2008 9:55 PM

Hey Gang 

After my last build, I wanted to work on something smaller, easier and simple. This rest was with an M8 Greyhound. Over the past few months there have been a few of you who have built this kit, notable Biffa and Disastermaster.

I will build the Tamiya version but as a twist from my esteemed colleagues, I decided to use a little of Doog (snow) and a touch of Manny (figures to come). After doing research here is what I am shooting for.

We started out going through the first 3 assembly steps to get the under carriage built.  

Next we assembled the upper hull main parts and began some internal assembly.

Now....did you think I would not scratch and AM an easy kit....well I could not resist so we will add the Verlinden M8 interior, some PH sprinkeled throughout and tires with chains later.

Stated to get most of the interior in place for a wash

Interior completed and washed.

Thanks for looking in. On to mating the upper hull and beginning the turret. All comments welcome

Rounds Complete!!

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