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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Pics of my FAMO, finally!
Fritz
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 03:13 AM UTC
Last Saturday, we Filipino Armoramaholics met at a hobby shop & ate at Shakey's. While waiting for the food, Jomz was kind enough to take pictures (a lot of it) of my FAMO. The Tiger II I did not bring since it was too risky.

Comments/complaints/criticism/ etc..... always appreciated!



more photos can be found in here

animal
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 03:28 AM UTC
I have got to get one of these. Your example has convinced me of this. The detail is everywhere on this piece. I love the equipment . The barrels look real! The only thing is the figures seem a little shiny. But the detail on all the subjects (figures and all) is outstanding. Bravo
shonen_red
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 04:07 AM UTC
The best thing you've done as I have seen are the figures. Well done my friend! Hope you help me with figures
garrybeebe
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 04:28 AM UTC
Please tell us how you shrank that down to 1/35 scale ! Looks very realistic, I salute you on a model well done !

Cheers,
Garry
tazz
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 04:33 AM UTC
that kit came out nice,
like animal said the deatil is nice,
and i like the why u did the drybrushing and the whearthing,
and the barrles look real keep up the good work
cfbush2000
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 04:44 AM UTC
Very nice work. And the cargo is the back is very convincing. Where did you get the wooden barrels?
I only hope I can do half as well when I get to mine.
Excellent.
Chuck
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 04:46 AM UTC
The one picture posted herer in this forum shows just how talented you are. The model itself is beautiful, but the detailing of the figures is amazing. A quick glasnce and you can see the level of detailing you have done.
Excellent.
Graywolf
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HISTORICUS FORMA
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 10:06 AM UTC
Hi Fritz, everything is nice.engine details, painting of Famo,figures and accessories are so good. I think some weathering will be done when you will use it in a diorama. pastel chalks work good with gray tone vehicles (:-)
barron
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 10:48 AM UTC
Great Job! great attention to detail.
Jeepney
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 12:32 PM UTC
When I saw this one first-hand my jaw dropped. Detail, drybrushing, metal highlights, etc are spot on. It really looked used and abused. Inspiring work bro!
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 01:49 PM UTC
Nice job Fritz.
Good work looks Killer!! (:-) (:-)
Fritz
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 02:17 PM UTC
Thank you for all your comments guys! I didn't know that you will actually like it (compared to good 'ol Jacques' work). I hope that I can post more pictures of my stuff in the future.

Merry Christmas! (:-) (:-) (:-) (:-)
warthog
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 04:16 PM UTC
Fritz,

It never ceases to awe me whenever I see a picture of your FAMO....wow. I really like the weathering and the figures, its just fantastic. Too bad I was not able to see it "in person" during the OP JMN last Saturday. Continue the excellent work.......
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 05:05 PM UTC
Nice work Fritz. Great painting and weathering skills. I agree there is a small shine onsome of the figures that could do with a matt cote. I have to admire your camo skills. They look great, both in 1/35 and 1/16. The figures in the back of the famo with the camo and ammo belts ... are they dragon also? What set number? These look really cool.
Fritz
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 09:34 PM UTC

Quoted Text

The figures in the back of the famo with the camo and ammo belts ... are they dragon also? What set number? These look really cool.



The figures in field gray are the ones included in the kit. Those four guys in the back are DML Grenadiers, HJ Division (item 6110). Gotta love those DML figures, they ROCK!

P.S. Those barrels are from a local company in here. I do smell that those stuff are Verlinden copies, well for $ 1.50 I didn't think twice. #:-) #:-) #:-)
GIBeregovoy
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2003 - 11:41 PM UTC

Quoted Text

When I saw this one first-hand my jaw dropped.



Like this?

I dunno about the FAMO, but that finger looks very well detailed!
blitz
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2003 - 04:04 PM UTC
Hey Fritz that's really one impressive and detailed work..Such skills and ability for a 14 yr. old kid..
Bus
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2003 - 04:15 PM UTC
Nice job! great tracks!
Captain94
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Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 06:21 AM UTC
WOW! WOW!WOW!

Now I've got to finish Mine!

Great job, fingers look good as well.....what scale is that?

Fritz
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Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 07:09 PM UTC
Everything you see is in 1:35 scale.
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