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Kampfgruppe Krause at the Falaise Gate
erichvon
Joined: January 17, 2006
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Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018 - 12:41 AM UTC
So sorry to hear about Hunter Jerry. Lost my best pal ever, Buster, three years ago and still haven't got over it. If I'm honest I don't think I ever will as we were together for over 12 years. He was 14 when he left and there's not a day goes by when I don't miss him as we were inseperable. If ever I had to go out he'd wait patiently for me to come back and go mad whenever I got back home. They're not pets, he was my little furry son as I imagine Hunter was yours. Hang in there buddy
Sean50
Joined: March 20, 2007
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Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018 - 12:51 AM UTC
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They're not pets, he was my little furry son as I imagine Hunter was yours. Hang in there buddy
Karl, Jerry et al
Without wishing to turn this into a thread about our sadly departed four-legged buddies, there's a nice quote from British art critic Brian Sewell...
"And when that time comes I fancy that, waking one morning to find all my old dogs sleeping on my bed or nuzzling my face and demanding to be let into the garden — then I shall know that I am dead and in Heaven.”
Cheers all
Sean
jrutman
Joined: April 10, 2011
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Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018 - 02:08 AM UTC
Thanks guys for the very kind words of support about Hunter. I really appreciate it all very much.
He was very very sick and disabled and almost blind from the sickness. He was not able to "be a dog" anymore and because his defenses were way down,he got mange,the non-communicative sort thank goodness. He was literally eating himself alive because of the itchiness of the disease. It was awful to watch my buddy go through all this so i had to make the dreaded decision to put him down. Keeping him around would not benefit him at all and I know he was ready. I left no stone unturned and it was the right thing to do.
It means a bunch that you guys chimed in,believe me. And Sean,yes,great quote. I will look for all my old buddies at the "Rainbow Bridge".
J
He was very very sick and disabled and almost blind from the sickness. He was not able to "be a dog" anymore and because his defenses were way down,he got mange,the non-communicative sort thank goodness. He was literally eating himself alive because of the itchiness of the disease. It was awful to watch my buddy go through all this so i had to make the dreaded decision to put him down. Keeping him around would not benefit him at all and I know he was ready. I left no stone unturned and it was the right thing to do.
It means a bunch that you guys chimed in,believe me. And Sean,yes,great quote. I will look for all my old buddies at the "Rainbow Bridge".
J
jrutman
Joined: April 10, 2011
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Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018 - 07:04 PM UTC
Did some more tints on the end wall and moss,etc,along with the grassy area.
Couldn't resist some happy snaps to try to get my juices flowing for the refugee dio.
Couldn't resist some happy snaps to try to get my juices flowing for the refugee dio.
jrutman
Joined: April 10, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 07:01 AM UTC
Added the suggestion of a ruined house next to the Carpenters' show. The City was bombed heavily by the Allies before the ground troops showed up to assault it and a lot of buildings were destroyed or damaged.
Here is the first layer of rubble.
And the second layer.
I figured the collapsing building would expose the stone underneath on the wall of the house next door,as I have seen on many pics of ruins before.
Here is the first layer of rubble.
And the second layer.
I figured the collapsing building would expose the stone underneath on the wall of the house next door,as I have seen on many pics of ruins before.
airborne1
Joined: April 15, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 04:18 PM UTC
Nice Work Jerry,
I like the rubble effect and the way you have done the shutters.The dio is coming together well.
You don't mind if I copy that for my gates on the Tiger 2 dio.
Michael
I like the rubble effect and the way you have done the shutters.The dio is coming together well.
You don't mind if I copy that for my gates on the Tiger 2 dio.
Michael
maartenboersma
Joined: October 10, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 07:18 PM UTC
Sean50
Joined: March 20, 2007
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Posted: Monday, January 15, 2018 - 12:27 AM UTC
Looking good Jerry
One minor thing.... it might be the camera angle but the ruined wall looks a little thin.
These old stone houses were/are substantial.
Nice to see the wider picture with both sides of the street. Should be stunning
Cheers
Sean
One minor thing.... it might be the camera angle but the ruined wall looks a little thin.
These old stone houses were/are substantial.
Nice to see the wider picture with both sides of the street. Should be stunning
Cheers
Sean
justsendit
Joined: February 24, 2014
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Posted: Monday, January 15, 2018 - 03:21 AM UTC
Very nice rubble work, Jerry. Keep the pics coming, please.
—mike
—mike
Dioramartin
Joined: May 04, 2016
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Posted: Monday, January 15, 2018 - 07:50 AM UTC
Wow nice perspectives J. Perhaps there's mo' wubble a'comin - I don't see any diff between Layer 1 & Layer 2 apart from painting it 
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, January 15, 2018 - 08:48 AM UTC
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Nice Work Jerry,
I like the rubble effect and the way you have done the shutters.The dio is coming together well.
You don't mind if I copy that for my gates on the Tiger 2 dio.
Michael
They say it is the sincerest form of flattery so...copy away man !
J
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, January 15, 2018 - 08:49 AM UTC
Maarten,thanks man !
Sean-You are right but there isn't much room in that corner for scale thickness. I had to leave room for one of my planned figs to be added later.
J
Sean-You are right but there isn't much room in that corner for scale thickness. I had to leave room for one of my planned figs to be added later.
J
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, January 15, 2018 - 08:50 AM UTC
Mike and Tim,
Thanks gents for the nice comments,
J
Thanks gents for the nice comments,
J
HEINE-07
Joined: February 28, 2007
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Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018 - 02:39 AM UTC
Awesome work--it is inspiring to view.
jrutman
Joined: April 10, 2011
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Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018 - 08:20 AM UTC
Hey thanks Rick ! Nice of you to say.
I repainted this older fig I built a few years ago and did a test shot to see if he fits. Not bad. What say ye olde peanut gallery ?
I repainted this older fig I built a few years ago and did a test shot to see if he fits. Not bad. What say ye olde peanut gallery ?
BUTA46
Joined: May 05, 2015
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Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018 - 06:38 PM UTC
Hey Jerry, loving and digging the details and history of this show. Thanks for sharing it. Hate to pop in with a critique and maybe it’s just the camera angle, but the poor down dude seems to have had his neck stretched a bit? He certainly looks as lifeless as your other little peoples look alive. Great show! The camo paintwork is quite righteous 
jrutman
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Posted: Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 01:39 AM UTC
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Hey Jerry, loving and digging the details and history of this show. Thanks for sharing it. Hate to pop in with a critique and maybe it’s just the camera angle, but the poor down dude seems to have had his neck stretched a bit? He certainly looks as lifeless as your other little peoples look alive. Great show! The camo paintwork is quite righteous
Yes,it's the camera angle. His chin is tucked way down.
J
maartenboersma
Joined: October 10, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 02:52 AM UTC
Your figures have the best poses .
I realy like your work/style.
I realy like your work/style.
kurnuy
Joined: August 22, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 05:03 PM UTC
Hi Jerry ,
good show buddy , saw the new one too . Excellent .
Kurt
good show buddy , saw the new one too . Excellent .
Kurt
jrutman
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Posted: Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 10:12 PM UTC
Thanks Kurt,for the kind words of encouragement buddy !
Here is the worn out and wounded MG gunner from the story.
Here is the worn out and wounded MG gunner from the story.
justsendit
Joined: February 24, 2014
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Posted: Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 11:27 PM UTC
Looks perfect! You’ve done a fantastic job of capturing his fatigue and the "weight" of the MG …. if you know what I mean. And I like the activity in the doorway.
Cheers!🍺
—mike
Cheers!🍺
—mike
jrutman
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Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 - 05:12 AM UTC
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Looks perfect! You’ve done a fantastic job of capturing his fatigue and the "weight" of the MG …. if you know what I mean. And I like the activity in the doorway.
Cheers!🍺
—mike
Thanks as always Mike ! I am doing y best.
J
jrutman
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Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 - 07:55 AM UTC
Bad day for the 12SS Begleit Kompanie at the Falaise gate.
Sean50
Joined: March 20, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - 12:03 PM UTC
Yet more great work Jerry!
The MG -as Mike said- looks appropriately heavy.
The poor dead guy looks, well, "dead".
The other poor chap certainly appears to be in a great deal of discomfort,and the short, snug fit if that jacket is perfect (I thought better of another "spot on" pun.....)
How's the Pak40 looking? Have you tried it in situ yet?
Once again you're proving great inspiration.
Cheers
Sean
The MG -as Mike said- looks appropriately heavy.
The poor dead guy looks, well, "dead".
The other poor chap certainly appears to be in a great deal of discomfort,and the short, snug fit if that jacket is perfect (I thought better of another "spot on" pun.....)
How's the Pak40 looking? Have you tried it in situ yet?
Once again you're proving great inspiration.
Cheers
Sean
jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - 07:53 PM UTC
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Yet more great work Jerry!
The MG -as Mike said- looks appropriately heavy.
The poor dead guy looks, well, "dead".
The other poor chap certainly appears to be in a great deal of discomfort,and the short, snug fit if that jacket is perfect (I thought better of another "spot on" pun.....)
How's the Pak40 looking? Have you tried it in situ yet?
Once again you're proving great inspiration.
Cheers
Sean
Thanks buddy for the kind words. Yes,I have been test fitting the PAK every step of the way so far and as a matter of fact,just got back into working on it yesterday. I have consulted my ref pics and it seems the 3 color cammo was used more than not on these weapons so I began adding that. It is the last major thing to complete on this project. Just smaller items after that for the last layers of detail.
J
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