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The Cat and the Maus-finished
Parks20
Joined: December 18, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 01:23 PM UTC
Hi All, I finished my Maus dio and wanted to share. The pictures could be better but....As always, comments are welcome. Thanks for looking.There are a couple more pics in my gallery.
rbeebe99
Joined: August 13, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 01:27 PM UTC
Nice scene Brian, how did you like the tracks on the Maus :-) :-) :-), very original idea by the way.
Regards,
Robert
Regards,
Robert
Parks20
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 01:35 PM UTC
Thanks Robert. Those tracks sucked!! I've built a lot of tanks with link 2 link, this was by far the worse! Rest of the tank went smooth though.
Angela
Joined: September 01, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 01:36 PM UTC
Wow! That's a very unique diorama.
The tank is too clean for my tastes , but of course, it shows its being new since the officer there is showing schematics of the tank to the tank crew.
The little cat, though, is purple....or is it just the picture? I've never heard of purple cats...
Very nice. Meeeooooww!!
Angela
The tank is too clean for my tastes , but of course, it shows its being new since the officer there is showing schematics of the tank to the tank crew.
The little cat, though, is purple....or is it just the picture? I've never heard of purple cats...
Very nice. Meeeooooww!!
Angela
Parks20
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 01:43 PM UTC
Thanks Angela,
I usually like my taks beat up and muddy-this is "cleanest" tank I've ever built. As far as the cat goes-it's the pic.
I usually like my taks beat up and muddy-this is "cleanest" tank I've ever built. As far as the cat goes-it's the pic.
rbeebe99
Joined: August 13, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 01:54 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Wow! That's a very unique diorama.
The tank is too clean for my tastes , but of course, it shows its being new since the officer there is showing schematics of the tank to the tank crew.
Angela
Don't take this as a dig but you have to remember the Maus did not see combat as say the Tiger or Pz IV and up until the final days, was only field tested so it would not show the wear of combat like others would. I think a "clean" tank fits in this dio better than a battle damaged vehicle would. Brian I started this kit years ago and when I came to the tracks I put it directly back in the box and it stills there to this day.
Regards,
Robert
Angela
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 02:05 PM UTC
Rbeebe99, admittedly, I don't really know much about the more unique vehicles. It's just that I usually see and prefer dirty, grungy AFVs.
The model presented above is a refreshing sight as it is very good. And since it shows the officer pointing out the schematics of the vehicle, plus with your explanation, I agree that it perfectly fits the scene.
Angela
The model presented above is a refreshing sight as it is very good. And since it shows the officer pointing out the schematics of the vehicle, plus with your explanation, I agree that it perfectly fits the scene.
Angela
ShermiesRule
Joined: December 11, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 02:09 PM UTC
Very clever title! Is Maus really mouse in German? A great idea
rv1963
Joined: December 07, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 02:33 PM UTC
Nice Maus Brian i really like the camo i have never seen a tank painted like that, I don't see how any tank as big as the Maus could be hidden camo or not the Germans were nuts for trying to make that thing from what i read most of the German bridges wouldn't even be able to support its weight. Nice work i like the cat to.
rbeebe99
Joined: August 13, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 02:38 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Rbeebe99, admittedly, I don't really know much about the more unique vehicles. It's just that I usually see and prefer dirty, grungy AFVs.
The model presented above is a refreshing sight as it is very good. And since it shows the officer pointing out the schematics of the vehicle, plus with your explanation, I agree that it perfectly fits the scene.
Angela
I am glad you didn't take it the wrong way Angela, it is often hard to express or explain something over the net and have the person reading it not misconstrue the meaning.
Regards,
Robert
Angela
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 03:15 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I am glad you didn't take it the wrong way Angela, it is often hard to express or explain something over the net and have the person reading it not misconstrue the meaning.
Regards,
Robert
No problem, Rbeebee.
I'm a very open minded individual. okay, okay. Back to the dio now....
Angela
19k
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 03:31 PM UTC
Great job and idea for the diorama. I never would have thought of that.
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 05:07 PM UTC
Very nice, I like the whole idea.
Crackshot53
Joined: March 27, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 05:19 PM UTC
Great Job!!
I really like the camo.
Roger
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I really like the camo.
Roger
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Major_Goose
Joined: September 30, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 07:03 PM UTC
This a clever catch and a nicely executed scene . U have done well and the cat touch adds a lot. Well done Mister
MiamiJHawk
Joined: April 07, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 01:32 AM UTC
I so like the touch of "whimsy" in this presentation.
A very different AND refreshing approach. Should I
say "thinking outside the box"? Perhaps not. But
the well worded title, the arrangement of the
elements on the base and the addition of the
leeetle furry friend is delightful. Congrats on a
well executed and clever dio.
A very different AND refreshing approach. Should I
say "thinking outside the box"? Perhaps not. But
the well worded title, the arrangement of the
elements on the base and the addition of the
leeetle furry friend is delightful. Congrats on a
well executed and clever dio.
wampum
Joined: August 21, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 01:34 AM UTC
The idea is very nice. All over the scene, the cat is catching the hole attention. The camo is interesting. I don't know if it is a correct one, I haven't seen before, but it looks very good.
jackhammer81
Joined: August 12, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 07:29 AM UTC
Its excellent!!! Congrats on a unique dio. I love it. Cheers Kevin
MLD
Joined: July 21, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 08:17 AM UTC
and there I was thinking I'd be seeing a Maus with a Panther or Tiger tank...
Very nice!
I don't recognize the figures. What company are they from?
Mike
Very nice!
I don't recognize the figures. What company are they from?
Mike
Parks20
Joined: December 18, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 10:14 AM UTC
Hey everybody,
Thanks a bunch for all the kind comments. Minus the tracks, this was a pretty good build.
To answer a few questions,
MLD-The figures are a mix of DML and Tristar.
Wampum- I'm sure the paint scheme isn't correct. Since the tank was only a prototype and never saw action, I used a little artistic "flare". I wanted to create something a little different.
Shermies Rule-I actually thought of the title and the basic dio layout before I even bought the kit. If Maus isn't pronounced "mouse" then to say the least I would be dissapointed.
Thanks again for all of the positive feedback!!
Now if those pesky Hobby Fan figures would just come in that I ordered, I can finish my pak 40 dio thats collecting dust.
Thanks a bunch for all the kind comments. Minus the tracks, this was a pretty good build.
To answer a few questions,
MLD-The figures are a mix of DML and Tristar.
Wampum- I'm sure the paint scheme isn't correct. Since the tank was only a prototype and never saw action, I used a little artistic "flare". I wanted to create something a little different.
Shermies Rule-I actually thought of the title and the basic dio layout before I even bought the kit. If Maus isn't pronounced "mouse" then to say the least I would be dissapointed.
Thanks again for all of the positive feedback!!
Now if those pesky Hobby Fan figures would just come in that I ordered, I can finish my pak 40 dio thats collecting dust.
Mech-Maniac
Joined: April 16, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 11:26 AM UTC
very nice, the idea for the dio is very original! awsome job
Hwa-Rang
Joined: June 29, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 06:52 PM UTC
Very nice work Brian. A very original idea. I really like it.
wampum
Joined: August 21, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 09:01 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Wampum- I'm sure the paint scheme isn't correct. Since the tank was only a prototype and never saw action, I used a little artistic "flare". I wanted to create something a little different.
Then once again, Congrats! You've used your "artists licence" very well
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