Excellent work on the dog my friend. I also like how the horse and cart came out. Could you give us a little more info on how you connected the harness to the arms of the cart? This just keeps getting better and better.

Let's see-- night attacks, refugees, Wake Island, retreating paratroopers, Jabos, airborne machine gun crews, German aid station half tracks... did I miss anything? You have so much work to comment on Jerry that I'm finding it difficult to keep up! You are unbelievable-- what kind of day job do you have? I have to "hit the view button" every time I see the name Jerry Rutman come up just to see what's next-- I think we've found Shep Paine's replacement folks! The work is incredible-- when's the book coming out?
VR, Russ

Die tapfer, treue hund

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Let's see-- night attacks, refugees, Wake Island, retreating paratroopers, Jabos, airborne machine gun crews, German aid station half tracks... did I miss anything? You have so much work to comment on Jerry that I'm finding it difficult to keep up! You are unbelievable-- what kind of day job do you have? I have to "hit the view button" every time I see the name Jerry Rutman come up just to see what's next-- I think we've found Shep Paine's replacement folks! The work is incredible-- when's the book coming out?
VR, Russ

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There you have it Jerry....the truth finally comes out! I tend to agree with Russ. You are the Shep Paine of this era, not to put any undue pressure on you, just simply agreeing with the consensus of the fanbase you have accumulated. Lurkers and builders alike, we are in the presence of a true master, a humble man with amazing talent. Thanks for posting! Keep up the good work, the Shepard is fantastic! Especially how the eye seems to sparkle. A tiny dot of gloss in there would probably seal the deal.

Just what every war themed diorama needs, a PTSD dog to help relieve the stress of the moment!

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I can almost hear his thoughts ... "Ich hoffe, es ist Platz für mich!"
And again, another great little emotional texture has been added to this story. Amazing work as usual!

—mike

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Let's see-- night attacks, refugees, Wake Island, retreating paratroopers, Jabos, airborne machine gun crews, German aid station half tracks... did I miss anything? You have so much work to comment on Jerry that I'm finding it difficult to keep up! You are unbelievable-- what kind of day job do you have? I have to "hit the view button" every time I see the name Jerry Rutman come up just to see what's next-- I think we've found Shep Paine's replacement folks! The work is incredible-- when's the book coming out?
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Thanks Russ,
Extremely generous and maybe a bit over the top compliments,but thanks. To be in the same paragraph as Shep is an honor unto itself ! I am happy you like the stuff buddy. This was very nice of you to post.
J

You know that if you continue on in this prodigious fashion Jerry, that comparisons will continue, and that compliments and praise will be lavished, and heaped upon you by all who view this thread, and lurkers will continue to be moved to comment, thus coming out from the lurker zone, making room for new lurkers to slip in and be amazed by the plastic village being created by this model master....

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You know that if you continue on in this prodigious fashion Jerry, that comparisons will continue, and that compliments and praise will be lavished, and heaped upon you by all who view this thread, and lurkers will continue to be moved to comment, thus coming out from the lurker zone, making room for new lurkers to slip in and be amazed by the plastic village being created by this model master....

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Thank you kind Sir,
That is a very very nice thing to say and also quite eloquent. The result of me reading that is to wonder if your former employers know what a good man they just let go ?
It leads me to believe they may not be in business long if that is the kind of compass they follow.
Thanks again ad lets get that church going brother.
J

looking real GOOD!

Due praise, for sure. You are welcome. Hopefully a pleasant long day verses the grumpy kind. The Minister of War and Finance actually started a fire in our oven cooking the bird for our first Thanksgiving twenty years ago and has tried one other time since. Prefer to do it myself so I dig the long day. Peace and relax.

Hi Jerry,
The little girl and faithful hund look great together! The clothing patterns you've introduced throughout are really capturing the mood of that era. Your new textile rolling method looks very cool — notable difference! And it's great to see the faithful Ford back in view again ... at least part of it anyway!

—mike