Ward La France almost done
Gelderland, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 03:12 AM UTC
Hi,
Here are the last photo`s before painting.
This is the most complecated kit that I have build sofar.
What can I say about this kit, its big a few mistakes and a lots of unessary cleaning work, but I like it
And for now how to paint this truck
Any comments welcome.
Ron
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 03:34 AM UTC
Wyoming, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 03:54 AM UTC
very nice work, she looks great
Bender
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Wisconsin, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 04:00 AM UTC
Ron---This is just outstanding work on your part---Modeler of the Month quality in my opinion.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve
Massachusetts, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 05:06 AM UTC
Excellent work. I love all the details.
Marty
"If it's not messy it's not creative"
United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 05:46 AM UTC
Hauts-de-Seine, France
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 07:11 AM UTC
Ron, it's absolutely great !
penpen
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from Paris, France, Europe
Overijssel, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 07:11 AM UTC
If people have a look at your site they might see that NOT suprising enough you've made another master work.
Anyway it is just great work there.
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There is only 1 question i have about your Berge Tiger P it look pretty much like a chassis from a Porshe Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant, Ferdinand.
"When I said that British fighter-bombers had shot up my tanks with 40mm shells, the Reichsmarschall who felt himself touched by this, said: 'That's completely impossible. The Americans only know how to make razor blades.' I replied: 'We could do with som
North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 07:16 AM UTC
That is an impessive piece of work, keep it up. I can't wait to see the end result
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 08:45 AM UTC
Dave
"Don't be afraid to think outside the box"
"Animal wants Trucks!!"
Gelderland, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 09:30 AM UTC
First thank you all for the kind words about the WLF.
Lima the Bergetiger (P) is based on the Ferdinant, there are only two made and they have used some parts of the Panzer IV on the superstucture, for the rest a 2 ton jib crane was used.
Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 09:32 AM UTC
Ron when I saw this my jaw hit the floor and it was wow what a kit ! what beautiful workmanship. what an awesome model. :-)
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 11:48 PM UTC
Ron you may be able to help me I am building a deuce and half and im stuck on what colour to paint the engine. i know its a silly question but i cannot find any info on the subject any suggestions.
Gelderland, Netherlands
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Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 03:31 AM UTC
Hi Easy,
Good question about the engine, I have seen two colors Olive Drab and a kind of Bleu?? the latest one is in a restored vehicle but the guy`s who have done the Job on the restoration are verry good in there work and so I doint think its a mistake.
But I look further for more engine pictures
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Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 06:05 AM UTC
Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 09:14 AM UTC
sorry mate. The Dodge motors were painted a light semi gloss grey and I have been told the GMC/Chev engines were the same. Skybow got it wrong!
Gelderland, Netherlands
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Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 09:40 AM UTC
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[sorry mate. The Dodge motors were painted a light semi gloss grey and I have been told the GMC/Chev engines were the same. Skybow got it wrong!
Hi Cliff youre right about the grey, looking again at the picture I have its could be grey but due the flash its look Bleu
but then I have stil the problem with my engine, I have seen both colors on them
Ron
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Donegal, Ireland
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Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 09:54 AM UTC
Great work yet again Ronald. I admire your work so much and always look forward to your next projects, This is another beauty, and great to see all your hard work paid off. Looking forward to seeing it painted and weathered!
IPMS Stockholm
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Kansas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 01:51 PM UTC
I love it, Ron. You've done a great job. I can't wait to see it with paint in it!
I'm also very jealous! I've wanted this kit ever since I saw it in MMiR.
Bob K
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Sero Sed Serio
Milano, Italy
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Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 08:18 PM UTC
Great work so far Ronald. I love all that PE/scratchbuilding... Cannot wait to see the progress.
Bravo!!!
Fabio
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England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 08:27 PM UTC
Ron,
This is a very nice piece of work
I love to see kits as busy as this.
Lee
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 05:48 AM UTC
Ron. Did you get my P.M. my machine threw up a web site not responding when i sent it, Ive read the new posts Hmmmmmmmm!
Gelderland, Netherlands
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Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 09:24 AM UTC
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Ron. Did you get my P.M. my machine threw up a web site not responding when i sent it, Ive read the new posts Hmmmmmmmm!
Hi Easy, I doint have recieved a PM from you.
But the engine was grey in the restored WLF, forgot that the photo was taken with flash :-(
Ron
Gelderland, Netherlands
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Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 09:43 AM UTC
Thank you all for the nice comments and tip about the engine color.
I hope next week to paint the first layer of paint after I have changed a detail wher eI`m not happy with
