Well, despite many issues and setbacks, as well as a delay from spending time with Family in Florida, I managed to pull these seven armor models over the finish line; just squeaking them in before February hit. Here they are in no particular order. All of these are in 1/72 scale.... of course.
S-Models M5 Stuart light tank:
This was done in fictitious markings due to losing the original kit decals. Gonna have to find them if I plan on building the second one in this kit and make it French.
Airfix M551 Sheridan light tank in Fort Knox Armor School markings:
This one can also be classified as a Shelf Queen finally completed as I started this at least two or three years ago.
S-Models Australian Turreted M-113 APC:
I love the Snoopy on this one.
Trumpeter Russian BTR-70 Early:
This vehicle wasn't a Guards vehicle originally, but I decided to take some creative liberties and promote it to a Guards vehicle.
Trumpeter BTR-70 Late:
ACE Ukrainian BTR-3K Anti-tank Vehicle:
This one has the digital camouflage decals. They were quite easy to put on, easier than some of the assembly I had to do.
And finally my Dragon/Corporal Overby Conversion kitbash of the Israeli M-51 Sherman:
This one gave me extreme difficulties when it came to getting the bogies glued in and lined up properly. You can see how difficult it was by how badly I failed. I also took a little liberty adding the .30 caliber machine gun to the turret. I figured the Israelis would have done that at least once.
Okay, those are my first seven models finished for the year. They aren't the best I've done but they are done and on the shelf.
Thanks for looking in, comments are always welcome.
The Duke's First Models of 2021
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Re: The Duke's First Models of 2021
Duke! Duke! Duke!
I always admire the absolute integrity of your final work; it’s refreshing to read an honest assessment of strengths and weakness of each kit. Congratulations on these latest projects!!
I always admire the absolute integrity of your final work; it’s refreshing to read an honest assessment of strengths and weakness of each kit. Congratulations on these latest projects!!
Bruce / SPEEDGRAFLEX
Re: The Duke's First Models of 2021
Congratulations Duke, a great start to the year!
March as one, Don't look back
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Re: The Duke's First Models of 2021
The digital camo is awesome. And the huge gun on the M-51 is fantastic!
Thanks,
John
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Re: The Duke's First Models of 2021
That looks awesome! You overcame whatever difficulties you were having quite nicely. The digital camo is neat.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: The Duke's First Models of 2021
Great start to the year Duke!! Awesome work all the way around; you have managed to finish in one month more kits than I do in a year!
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Really nice builds Duke!
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Lucky 7! Well done Mark! And a Snoopy in there to boot! Along with those BTRs. 2021 is starting out pretty well for you I’d say.
February is a shorter month, so only five or six will do
February is a shorter month, so only five or six will do
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Re: The Duke's First Models of 2021
My apologies for the late reply guys! I am so grateful for all your wonderful comments and compliments.
Bruce, it's always a thrill seeing your posts! I love and appreciate your compliments.
Clint, Kevin and Lyle, thank you guys!
Thanks Scruffy! I'm thrilled that I got these done before February!
Thanks Medic! I'm quite happy with them.
Carlos, thanks! Yeah, I had to have Snoopy in there. Yeah,. so far this is a great start to the year. As for February, I do hope I can complete at least half that number since I've been assigned multiple jobs and I'm backlogged already. No time to get to the workbench lately. Here's hoping things slow down in a week or so; I'd love to move forward on several models I have going.
Thank again for all the replies guys! It might be some time before I have anything more to show, but stay tuned.
Bruce, it's always a thrill seeing your posts! I love and appreciate your compliments.
Clint, Kevin and Lyle, thank you guys!
Thanks Scruffy! I'm thrilled that I got these done before February!
Thanks Medic! I'm quite happy with them.
Carlos, thanks! Yeah, I had to have Snoopy in there. Yeah,. so far this is a great start to the year. As for February, I do hope I can complete at least half that number since I've been assigned multiple jobs and I'm backlogged already. No time to get to the workbench lately. Here's hoping things slow down in a week or so; I'd love to move forward on several models I have going.
Thank again for all the replies guys! It might be some time before I have anything more to show, but stay tuned.
The Duke
Virtuoso of Miniatures
"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Virtuoso of Miniatures
"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
Re: The Duke's First Models of 2021
Excellent work all around Duke - nice work
The canon on that M-51 is insane!
The canon on that M-51 is insane!
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