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3442's Famo and Trailer blog
CaptainA
Joined: May 14, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 09:45 AM UTC
Good build. I have been wanting to do this one myself. When I went to the LHS, the kit was gone. Luckily, I can always find something else to do.
sgtsauer
#065
Joined: March 30, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 01:09 PM UTC
Great build log you got going here 3224. Your project looks fantastic so far. I have one of these kits sitting in my stash. I can't wait to start it.
What color did you use for the primer?
What color did you use for the primer?
3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 01:23 PM UTC
Carl, try getting it from luckymodel.com. I paid a little less tht 100$ shipped for the kit, and they tend to come on special once in a while. She's deffinatly worth the buy!
Brent: Thanks for the kind words, i really apreciate them. The color i have used for the primer is Red Oxide... Iam sure you can find it in your local hardware store in the painting department. I then use Maskol in applied with a sponge to create chipped paint around extensivly used areas. Since this vehicle is a workhorse, areas such as the deck will have alot of chips.
Frank
Brent: Thanks for the kind words, i really apreciate them. The color i have used for the primer is Red Oxide... Iam sure you can find it in your local hardware store in the painting department. I then use Maskol in applied with a sponge to create chipped paint around extensivly used areas. Since this vehicle is a workhorse, areas such as the deck will have alot of chips.
Frank
koenele
Joined: January 17, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 10:33 PM UTC
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Thanks for the kind words about the sister... shes single by the way, hightest bidder takes alllol
canada > belgium is a bit far, even for a LAT-relation
on topic: the interior looks good man, looking forward to more progress.
off topix: What are you studying in high school?
greets
koen
3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008 - 12:08 PM UTC
Belgium-Canada is a long a ride. I guess i can ship her Fedex express lol
Thanks for the comments on the interior! I apreciate it. Too bad my photography skills don't give my work justice!
I'm done high school, and iam at my last semester in college studying commerce with a concentration in history and knowledge in antrhopology and sociology. The proffesor's name is R.P. Goodman. He owns a company specializing in fine military books and he is using his knowledge to study the battle of laffeldt in 1747. Laffeldt was a village close to Maestricht which was a fortified village on the Meuse. The village is in Belgium too He will be visiting hte battle grounds this summer i believe.
Francois
Thanks for the comments on the interior! I apreciate it. Too bad my photography skills don't give my work justice!
I'm done high school, and iam at my last semester in college studying commerce with a concentration in history and knowledge in antrhopology and sociology. The proffesor's name is R.P. Goodman. He owns a company specializing in fine military books and he is using his knowledge to study the battle of laffeldt in 1747. Laffeldt was a village close to Maestricht which was a fortified village on the Meuse. The village is in Belgium too
He will be visiting hte battle grounds this summer i believe.Francois
Jeeprider
Joined: February 09, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 03:58 AM UTC
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Thanks for the kind words about the sister... shes single by the way, hightest bidder takes all
Hey andy, thanks for the tip, il try it out and let you know how it works... next time reply faster, i sent the order in this morning
BTW, hows England this time of year? A High School professor of mine who i now assist in research is leaving saturday for a trip. He plans on visiting the Queen's Royal Archives and a few other neat places... Il be in Paris as of next year.
Frank
Frank,
Sorry mate I've only just spotted your posting. I have been away in France, or Normandy to be precise for nearly a week. We stayed in a hotel in Arromanches which we have stayed in before, and was fantastic. We did some more visiting of the D-Day Beaches and also went to Falaise and also saw the Tiger 1 at Vimoutiers too. It's just by the side of a main road with nothing to indicate why it's there or what it is!
"How's England this time of year?"
Same as it is any other time of year - expensive, mainly cold and snarled-up in traffic. I really do wonder just what overseas visitors must make of us on this small island. I can only apologise for rip-off Britain.
Anyway your Famo etc is looking real good, mine is almost finished. I'm struggling with the right colour for the grass for my diorama.
More pictures to follow soon
All the best.
Andy
3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 02:01 PM UTC
Hope you took some pics of that tiger andy, id love to see her!
Well andy, Canada's cold also... We've just had another 10cm of snow... i have snow banks 2-3 times my height! My professor is thier for work, not for the tourism. Good thing is he happens to know a few people in england so he'l be visiting friends also.
BTW, can't wait to see your Famo! I finally ordered the TWS wheels, i couldnt reisist! they should be in soon.
Frank
Well andy, Canada's cold also... We've just had another 10cm of snow... i have snow banks 2-3 times my height! My professor is thier for work, not for the tourism. Good thing is he happens to know a few people in england so he'l be visiting friends also.
BTW, can't wait to see your Famo! I finally ordered the TWS wheels, i couldnt reisist! they should be in soon.
Frank
patton76
Joined: December 01, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 02:14 PM UTC
Laffeldt or Lauffeld is in the netherlands, not belgium It was a battle in the war of the Austrian Succession.
I agree on the sister by the way
It was a battle in the war of the Austrian Succession. I agree on the sister by the way
3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 12:32 AM UTC
Hey Dave, Are you sure its in the netherlands? I checked it up on googlemaps and it clearly says Belgium, Reimst. Now it's not always accurate, but then again, borders changed alot with the european wars.
Btw, glad you agree on the sister lol. Now if you have a sister or daughter who could take the brother away that be great also lol. Il make a package deal Just kidding, i love'em both.
Frank
Btw, glad you agree on the sister lol. Now if you have a sister or daughter who could take the brother away that be great also lol. Il make a package deal
Just kidding, i love'em both.Frank
Jeeprider
Joined: February 09, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 02:15 AM UTC
[quote]Hope you took some pics of that tiger andy, id love to see her!
Frank,
Of course I took some photos! If you want to send me a Private Message with your email address I can send some over to you. I will post a couple of them on here too.
Andy
Frank,
Of course I took some photos! If you want to send me a Private Message with your email address I can send some over to you. I will post a couple of them on here too.
Andy
patton76
Joined: December 01, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 03:07 AM UTC
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Hey Dave, Are you sure its in the netherlands? I checked it up on googlemaps and it clearly says Belgium, Reimst. Now it's not always accurate, but then again, borders changed alot with the european wars.
Btw, glad you agree on the sister lol. Now if you have a sister or daughter who could take the brother away that be great also lol. Il make a package deal
Frank
No, I was wrong, it was in the Netherlands, but now it seems to be part of Belgium. But it's very close to the border.
I do have a sister, but I don't think her husband and my girlfriend would agree
3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 03:31 AM UTC
Thanks andy, il be PM'ing you my email adress for some shots.
Dave, i sure am glad iam right! Though i had some innacurate references for a moment! But don't worry, iam bad in geography also, eventhough i do know what cities are part of my own country 
Have a good day folks, iam back to school work!
Frank
Dave, i sure am glad iam right! Though i had some innacurate references for a moment! But don't worry, iam bad in geography also, eventhough i do know what cities are part of my own country
Have a good day folks, iam back to school work!
Frank
Jeeprider
Joined: February 09, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 05:23 AM UTC
Frank,
Here is a couple to be going on with.
Andy
Here is a couple to be going on with.
Andy
patton76
Joined: December 01, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 01:57 PM UTC
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Thanks andy, il be PM'ing you my email adress for some shots.
Dave, i sure am glad iam right! Though i had some innacurate references for a moment! But don't worry, iam bad in geography also, eventhough i do know what cities are part of my own country
Have a good day folks, iam back to school work!
Frank
I don't mind to be wrong, and I live in the other side of Belgium, by the sea in the beautiful city that Bruges is...
If you need more photo's of the Tiger at Vimoutiers, or other tanks, check out my website http://www.worldwar2.be
There are many photo's of all my trips to Normandy, the Ardennes, Arnhem and much more!
Greetz,
Dave
3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 02:20 PM UTC
Nice Pictures Andy, got any close ups? BTW, the wheels came in, iam picking them up at the postal office tomorrow
Dave, il be checking your site. My computer is lagging so il have to wait another time! Looks good though.
Back to topic--- For now----
I got her all dressed up with some paint and added some pre-shading. I will cover up the pre-shading tomorow and commence the camo once its dry. I need to hurry up in order to not leave the Maskol on for too long.
Sorry for the bad pictures, i didn't have any luck today
Frank
Dave, il be checking your site. My computer is lagging so il have to wait another time! Looks good though.
Back to topic--- For now----
I got her all dressed up with some paint and added some pre-shading. I will cover up the pre-shading tomorow and commence the camo once its dry. I need to hurry up in order to not leave the Maskol on for too long.
Sorry for the bad pictures, i didn't have any luck today
Frank
PrestonVonStruben
Joined: February 02, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 02:51 PM UTC
man... i want a famo, but the kit is so much money!!! 
3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 02:59 PM UTC
Well preston, its pretty much the price of two dragon kits which take the time of 3 to build. Thiers no need for any am parts really since hte kit is superb.
Save up and get one!
Save up and get one!
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Friday, February 29, 2008 - 02:31 AM UTC
Looking good so far Frank.
It's not nice to auction off your brother and sister
It's not nice to auction off your brother and sister
3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 29, 2008 - 03:21 PM UTC
Sorry Dave, your right. Armorama isn't the place to bid of your siblings; i forgot we had Ebay for that
As for the tank shes waiting for the camo. I've covered up the pre-shading, so far so nice except for some paint issues since its want diluted enough. This wont matter much, but its still something that bugs me.
I got the TWS wheels. They look great! a few issues with the molds, but thats okay, il fixe'm up. Andy, i need some help. How did you get the TWS wheels to fit your famo right?
Thanks for the intrests folks.
Frank
As for the tank shes waiting for the camo. I've covered up the pre-shading, so far so nice except for some paint issues since its want diluted enough. This wont matter much, but its still something that bugs me.
I got the TWS wheels. They look great! a few issues with the molds, but thats okay, il fixe'm up. Andy, i need some help. How did you get the TWS wheels to fit your famo right?
Thanks for the intrests folks.
Frank
Jeeprider
Joined: February 09, 2006
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Posted: Friday, February 29, 2008 - 11:14 PM UTC
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Andy, i need some help. How did you get the TWS wheels to fit your famo right?
Hi Frank,
If you mean the hole in the wheel being too large for the axle, I simply wrapped some thin Tamiya masking tape around the axle until it was thick enough to fit. I then glued the wheels in place with epoxy glue and left them to set for a couple of days.
Genius eh?
Let me know if that was not what you meant.
Two more photos for you.
Andy
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 12:30 AM UTC
Hi Frank. Nice blog so far, and your Famo/stug is looking great. Will be checking in as you progress. 
tjkelly
Joined: May 04, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 01:53 PM UTC
Great progress Francois! Good thread to keep looking at, like your interior as well! Thanks for the updates!
Hey...Maryland is closer than Belgium!
Cheers!
Tim
Hey...Maryland is closer than Belgium!
Cheers!
Tim
3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008 - 11:42 AM UTC
Hey Frank and Tim, i'am glad your enjoying my blog.
I will update it soon with pictures of the camo done, perhaps tonight if i get the chance to. The results are fine for now, i had some painting issues, but thats what happens when you spend nearly a year without modeling because college and work keep you too busy.
Frank
I will update it soon with pictures of the camo done, perhaps tonight if i get the chance to. The results are fine for now, i had some painting issues, but thats what happens when you spend nearly a year without modeling because college and work keep you too busy.
Frank
3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008 - 12:05 PM UTC
Here are the pictures i was talking about. Sorry for the bad quality, iam a terrible photographer. When i get her done il borrow a good camera and take good pictures for you.
Like i said, thier rapid pictures, but give somewhat a nice view of what i got done.
Frank
Like i said, thier rapid pictures, but give somewhat a nice view of what i got done.
Frank
Jeeprider
Joined: February 09, 2006
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Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008 - 09:28 PM UTC
Frank,
It's all coming along very nicely, have you had any success with your front wheels yet?
Andy
It's all coming along very nicely, have you had any success with your front wheels yet?
Andy
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