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Flak Tower Scratchbuilt
hogger99
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Joined: September 07, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 12:04 AM UTC
Hello,

Here's some pics of the flak tower that I have in progress right now. It will mount a 20mm flak 30, when I can locate one other than the esci kit.

http://community.webshots.com/album/78558885LyeBzn
scoccia
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Milano, Italy
Joined: September 02, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 12:20 AM UTC
Nice scratchbuiding Hogger99. Keep on posting. Are you going to scratchbuild the flak as well?
Ciao
Dmd
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Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Joined: September 18, 2002
KitMaker: 430 posts
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 12:40 AM UTC
wow

i'm amazed about your scraychbilding skill

a true masterpiece, congrats

Mar-74
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Western Australia, Australia
Joined: May 04, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 12:54 AM UTC
nice work, would look great with a flak on it
keenan
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Indiana, United States
Joined: October 16, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 02:00 AM UTC
WOW. That is extremely cool. Has to be one of the finest Balsa scratchbuilds I have seen. I can see this now sitting by a bunch of railroad tracks, protecting a marshalling yard, or maybe on a pier.

Thanks for sharing your work!

Shaun
ModlrMike
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 02:05 AM UTC
Very cool. A great build.
shonen_red
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Metro Manila, Philippines
Joined: February 20, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 02:18 AM UTC
Wow! The next problem would be if that thing could withstand the weight of the Flak for a long period of time!
Marty
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Massachusetts, United States
Joined: June 16, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 02:23 AM UTC
Darn! This is first class scratchbuilding. Are you using photos of an actual tower for references?
capnjock
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Joined: May 19, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 03:17 AM UTC
Great build. I also ask the question, are you using plans and/or photos for reference?
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SniperSoldier
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
Joined: August 09, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 10:32 AM UTC
GREAT SCRAT - CONGRATS
ROBERTO
hogger99
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Posted: Monday, August 04, 2003 - 12:29 PM UTC
Flak Tower
August 4 2003 at 8:13 PM Sam Bagby



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Hello,

I am using a set of plans in 1/35 that was produced by Magus, long out of production. Thanks for the kind words.

Sam

slodder
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: February 22, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 12:50 AM UTC
Fine work. Very well done.
As you progress don't overlook nail hole detail. Before you start putting paint/stain on it take a small pin and push in nail holes wherever they should be. The paint/stain will soak in and give you a dark 'hole' where a nail would be.
Another thing you may do too (depending on documentation) is use paper as a 'metal' frame support. Just cut to shape and glue with white glue.
Venom
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Alessandria, Italy
Joined: July 28, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 08:10 AM UTC
Very good work
boosahmer
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California, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 08:40 AM UTC
Really nice work, Sam. Good luck with the completion!
KFMagee
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Texas, United States
Joined: January 08, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 04:29 PM UTC
Very sharp.... I love the initiative here, and am constantly amazed by the ingenious creative minds that infiltrate this board!
panzerseba
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Vrancea, Romania
Joined: May 27, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 05:23 PM UTC
great work, sarge.
Nug
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Alabama, United States
Joined: August 06, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 07:17 PM UTC

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Flak Tower
August 4 2003 at 8:13 PM Sam Bagby



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I was wondering what the going rate for a copy of those plans is? (pant...pant...drool) I have a Flak 37 that needs a home. I know I would do a poor imitation of your fine work but I would like to try. If they are copyrighted or cost you an arm and a leg and the odd nice/nephew I understand.

Thanks!


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Hello,

I am using a set of plans in 1/35 that was produced by Magus, long out of production. Thanks for the kind words.

Sam

Eagle
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Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Joined: May 22, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 11:44 PM UTC
Hogger,

that is some excellent scratchbuilding you showed us !! Please keep us posted on the progress !
laurie
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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: July 02, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 08:02 PM UTC
hi, Great work, It looks like you have takan a picture from a tower and put a black background behind it, i'm very imprest!!!

can't wait for the pics with flak!!!

Laurie
mongo_mel
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Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: June 04, 2002
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2003 - 12:06 AM UTC
Hi Sam,
I really like the job you are doing on the flak tower. First class work!
I'm curious, where will the ramp at the bottom of the steps lead?
I'm looking forward to seeing it completed. Thanks for posting the pictures.
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