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sas
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 23, 2002
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Posted: Friday, December 09, 2005 - 07:39 PM UTC
Up from the beachhead and pushing inland this carrier still has it`s deepfording gear up.










ShermiesRule
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Michigan, United States
Joined: December 11, 2003
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Posted: Friday, December 09, 2005 - 08:45 PM UTC
That's really unique little UC. As usual great scene around it
ekke
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Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Joined: June 08, 2004
KitMaker: 285 posts
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Posted: Friday, December 09, 2005 - 11:26 PM UTC
interesting vehicle and great groundwork!
In the picture with the rearview in the dio it looks a bit over-drybrushed though, maybe you should tone ton the white lines a little bit.

Greetings,

ekke
jackhammer81
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Nebraska, United States
Joined: August 12, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 02:08 AM UTC
Russ, outstanding groundwork!! I love the UC as well. great job. Kevin
tankysgal1
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Nebraska, United States
Joined: January 28, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 02:10 AM UTC
Very nice Universal Carrier. It looks great and this is the first time i have seen one with the deepfording gear..The groundwork is amazing . Keep them coming..

Mary (++)
bodymovin
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California, United States
Joined: July 28, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 02:17 AM UTC
Thats an interesting beast youve got there, I wonder how many times in combat that thing has gotten a grenade tossed in there.
Teacher
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England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: April 05, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 02:18 AM UTC
Russ, great build, great groundwork. If i had one nit-pick it would be the over-kill on the dry brushing! In parts it look like there's been an overnight frost. I'd suggest much less, and try dry brushing in a darker instead of lighter shade, it looks much more realistic.
Great build though.

Vinnie
sas
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 23, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 01:31 PM UTC
Yeah,just a little on the ansy side of wanting to get this one done, it was hanging around a lot longer than it should have as I already had the plans for my next one buzzing around in my head. Glad you otherwise enjoyed it,thanks.
chip250
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Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 01, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 02:55 PM UTC
Great job, interesting subject. Is that the ol Tamiya kit?

~Chip
Simon
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: January 16, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 10:50 PM UTC
Another great thing from you.


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Is that the ol Tamiya kit?


It looks like it.

I recognize the Revell/Heller radioman, and the Tamiya Desert Rats crew in the front.

modelci2000
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Ankara, Turkey / Türkçe
Joined: February 11, 2005
KitMaker: 727 posts
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Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 04:55 AM UTC
It looks perfect brother . Is it a diorama day ? :-) :-) :-)
sas
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 23, 2002
KitMaker: 256 posts
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Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 05:45 AM UTC
Yes Chip it is the old Tamiya offering and as a matter of coinscidince here is what else I have done with the universal carrier kit.....
a Loyds Carrier


a Scout Carrier


and a Windsor Carrier


KellyZak
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: August 19, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 08:06 PM UTC
*whew*! Gotta catch up here, haven't seen some of these online yet...really like this one Russ, especially the fence, great detail as always! Will have to agree, just teeny bit of too much DB, but hey, that's your style, and it works!
DaveCox
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England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: January 11, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 11:13 PM UTC
Great collection of carriers Russ. I must say that since I first saw your work a few years ago your scratchbuilding and conversion skills have come on a lot - keep it up mate.
sas
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 23, 2002
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Posted: Monday, December 12, 2005 - 01:06 AM UTC
Thanks guys,the want and energy has always been there Dave just never had a chance to let it out for a run,all these damn kits get in the way! I`ve got a few more ideas up my sleevy yet!
1AR
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Victoria, Australia
Joined: November 11, 2005
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Posted: Monday, December 12, 2005 - 01:35 AM UTC
Nicely done
BigJon
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England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: July 12, 2005
KitMaker: 757 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 12, 2005 - 02:24 AM UTC

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Russ, great build, great groundwork. If i had one nit-pick it would be the over-kill on the dry brushing! In parts it look like there's been an overnight frost. I'd suggest much less, and try dry brushing in a darker instead of lighter shade, it looks much more realistic.
Great build though.

Vinnie



Vinnie do you always use a darker shade for your drybrushes ??
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