Another possible campaign....
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 12:46 PM UTC
Okay, I'm going to try this again...
I thought of doing a diorama from some of Bill Mauldin's cartoons ("Up Front"). Then I thought, why not a campaign, you know, share the fun? A couple of examples is Willie in a foxhole with a Tiger (or a Mk. IV, or V, or whatever.)over him, saying, "HQ, I got a target for ya but ya gotta wait..... If you look on Google or in his book "Up Front". If you guys saw some, I really think you would like it.
(Wait!
Thanks for your time.
When the Fueher says we are the master race, we go heil thhpt, heil thhpt, heil thhpt right to his Fueher face.
If stocks always go up in wartime, then how come my Gestapo stocks aren't worth anything?
Wisconsin, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 06:05 PM UTC
I think that's a pretty good idea. We could all probably use a little more humor in our lives. Modeling always seems to be such a "serious" endeavor ,it would be nice to convey a little humor in a diorama.
If you can be seen, you can be hit. If you are hit, you are dead.
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 06:35 PM UTC
It'd be a cool idea, there are a few campaigns/group builds in progress at the moment but I'd go for it.
Bulldog#3
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 07:41 PM UTC
Thats a great idea. I've never attempted a humour diorama before. I hope it goes ahead
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 23, 2004 - 02:44 AM UTC
Yeah, this hobby always seems so serious. We all need a good laugh or two every now and then. Thanks for your time.
(Text: Don't look at me, lady. I didn't do it.)
When the Fueher says we are the master race, we go heil thhpt, heil thhpt, heil thhpt right to his Fueher face.
If stocks always go up in wartime, then how come my Gestapo stocks aren't worth anything?
Vermont, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 23, 2004 - 03:24 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Okay, I'm going to try this again...
I thought of doing a diorama from some of Bill Mauldin's cartoons ("Up Front"). Then I thought, why not a campaign, you know, share the fun? A couple of examples is Willie in a foxhole with a Tiger (or a Mk. IV, or V, or whatever.)over him, saying, "HQ, I got a target for ya but ya gotta wait..... If you look on Google or in his book "Up Front". If you guys saw some, I really think you would like it.
(Wait!
Thanks for your time.
There was a dio of that very cartoon at AMPS this last weekend.
I have not been through all 500 pics, but it should be in there somewhere.
I think I also saw a dio of the "put the jeep out of its misery' somewhere before as well.
People have scratchbuilt Spaceman Spiff (Calvin and Hobbes) dios as well.
Mike
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs,
perhaps you've misunderstood the situation.
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, April 23, 2004 - 04:37 AM UTC
Sounds good! I like this one:
"Radio th' ol' man we'll be late on account of a thousand-mile detour." From:
http://ww2.pstripes.osd.mil/02/nov02/mauldin/Nothing spoils your day like an AK!
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 23, 2004 - 10:50 AM UTC
YES! That was the one that got me thinking about a diorama! Thanks! I call dibs! I call dibs! Thanks for your time.
P.S. Hey, there can be two!
When the Fueher says we are the master race, we go heil thhpt, heil thhpt, heil thhpt right to his Fueher face.
If stocks always go up in wartime, then how come my Gestapo stocks aren't worth anything?
Virginia, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 23, 2004 - 11:25 AM UTC
HAHA :-)
I would definetley to a campaign like that, no doubt,
let me know when it starts, i'll do it,
darn tootin
Grumpyoldman
ConsigliereFlorida, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 23, 2004 - 11:33 AM UTC
You can count me in........
Probably will need a long campaign though, got a lot of others going on at the same time.
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.--Thomas Carlyle
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 23, 2004 - 01:27 PM UTC
Here's another. Say, when would be best for you guys? i.e. after most of the campaigns end? Also, I think that this would be a good tribute to him. Thanks for your time.
When the Fueher says we are the master race, we go heil thhpt, heil thhpt, heil thhpt right to his Fueher face.
If stocks always go up in wartime, then how come my Gestapo stocks aren't worth anything?
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Saturday, April 24, 2004 - 11:45 AM UTC
Okay, guys, I checked out the book "Up Front" from the library, and will scan some more cartoons A.S.A.P. Thanks for your time.
When the Fueher says we are the master race, we go heil thhpt, heil thhpt, heil thhpt right to his Fueher face.
If stocks always go up in wartime, then how come my Gestapo stocks aren't worth anything?
#130
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Posted: Saturday, April 24, 2004 - 12:14 PM UTC
Ola People
I have a couple of Bill Mauldin drawings in a book and I liked the one where this soldier is sitting in this trench with another guy and he is reading the paper saying: "Hell this is the most important hole in the world.... I`m in it!!!!!! " Always have a good laugh when I read that one.
Greetz Robert "FAUST" Blokker
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FUTBOL KAVGADIR!!!!!!!
Texas, United States
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Posted: Monday, April 26, 2004 - 02:49 AM UTC
I also have Mauldin's book: "Up Front" and there are many good subjects there. I would be interested in participating in this campaign. However, it would depend on the timing and length of the build.
Keith
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 10:56 AM UTC
Okay, I'm back! Ha ha, it feels good to be back and now I can scan some more pictures of good ol' Willie and Joe. I can get some pictures by 7:00 tonight, as my parents feel that we should go out after a 3-hour trip home. Thanks for your time. (And co-operation
)
P.S. By the by, about when would a good time for you guys?
When the Fueher says we are the master race, we go heil thhpt, heil thhpt, heil thhpt right to his Fueher face.
If stocks always go up in wartime, then how come my Gestapo stocks aren't worth anything?
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 11:30 AM UTC
How does October 29, '04 sound as a starting date? And maybe March 29, '05 for an ending date? I would've picked January 22 as the end date because he was born on October 29, and died on January 22. But like I said, how does 10/29/04-3/29/05 sound? Thanks for your time and cooperation.
When the Fueher says we are the master race, we go heil thhpt, heil thhpt, heil thhpt right to his Fueher face.
If stocks always go up in wartime, then how come my Gestapo stocks aren't worth anything?
Grumpyoldman
Consigliere Florida, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 01:25 AM UTC
Quoted Text
How does October 29, '04 sound as a starting date? And maybe March 29, '05 for an ending date?
Dates sound fine for me.
Will give me a chance to finish up the other projects.
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.--Thomas Carlyle
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 30, 2004 - 02:46 AM UTC
10/29/04-1/22/05 it is! Thanks for your time.
When the Fueher says we are the master race, we go heil thhpt, heil thhpt, heil thhpt right to his Fueher face.
If stocks always go up in wartime, then how come my Gestapo stocks aren't worth anything?
Texas, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 30, 2004 - 03:09 AM UTC
The 10/29/04 through 1/22/05 sounds good. Count me in, I will take a look and try to decide which picture to use.
Keith
Grumpyoldman
Consigliere Florida, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 30, 2004 - 03:34 AM UTC
My personal favorite one was the one where the guy is shooting his wrecked jeep......
probably will be the one I do......
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.--Thomas Carlyle
