Author Topic: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff  (Read 56123 times)

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #135 on: January 02, 2013, 12:30:47 PM »
   Gary,
Happy New Year to you and yours too my old friend. All the best on your contract build.
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #136 on: January 02, 2013, 01:39:23 PM »
Gary,
   Hopefully  your temp. absence will give me a little time to nearly catch up. In the interim enjoy the Contract Build, don't work too hard on the events you've got coming, and on the Great Canadian F2b Build  I will be here, probably still in "lag" profile, when you return.
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Lance

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #137 on: January 03, 2013, 05:22:22 AM »
Happy New Year to you as Well TP:

Good luck to you on your exercises and the contract build.  I can't do the contract builds.  I tried it and found it to be a dreadful experience.  More power to you and good luck with it.

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Mark
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #138 on: January 08, 2013, 10:42:25 AM »
Happy New Year to you as Well TP:

Good luck to you on your exercises and the contract build.  I can't do the contract builds.  I tried it and found it to be a dreadful experience.  More power to you and good luck with it.

Best

Mark

Thanks, Mark. This one is not too bad, except that the instructions are overly detailed and yet not terribly clear. You really have to pay attention, as I have learned to my sorrow on more than one occasion during this build. Here's where it stands now:



Canadian Staghound, Holland, 1945, Bronco 1/35th kit.

Should be done by no later than end-month. At least, that's my goal!
Cheers!
Gary

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #139 on: January 08, 2013, 12:22:48 PM »
Hello Gary:

It is fun to see what else others build to keep things fresh.  Looks like you are making good progress and you should be able to achieve your goal.

Best

Mark
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #140 on: January 08, 2013, 12:52:07 PM »
That Staghound is brilliant, Gary.  You've obviously been at this AFV bussiness quite a while.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #141 on: January 08, 2013, 02:21:28 PM »
That Staghound is brilliant, Gary.  You've obviously been at this AFV bussiness quite a while.
Cheers,
Bud

More ways than one, Bud: forty years in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps!  ;D
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Gary

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #142 on: January 09, 2013, 12:06:54 AM »
Nice work Gary! I'm particularly drawn to your wheels and rolled tarp. Your weathering effect there is very effective. Looking forward to seeing more.

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #143 on: January 09, 2013, 02:29:23 AM »
Gary, Gary, Gary..........................you just keep sneaking those wingless wonders in! Seriously, your skills really shine through on this one. Don't know a thing about AFV's other then "target!" however, at the few Shows I've attended, I am always in total awe of the spectacular realism you Guys achieve, nicely done.
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Lance ;)

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #144 on: January 09, 2013, 03:44:47 AM »
Aw, shucks, guys, t'weren't nothin'!  ::)

Thanks very much for your kind remarks, gentlemen. I usually build aircraft and armour, but occasionally a subject or kit pops up that just grabs my attention: an American Civil War cannon, an RCN corvette, a Triceratops (really!) and the Japanese submarine that shelled Vancouver Island in 1942 are examples of my "Wingless Wonders." All part of this most enjoyable hobby that I've had for quite a while now. Thanks again! :D
Cheers!
Gary

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #145 on: January 30, 2013, 02:40:30 PM »
Well, guys...I'm back. Got the Stag done a day or so ago, and the Biff is now back on the table. Here's the result on the Stag:

   

So I'm declaring victory on this one and slithering back to the Biff. That said, I leave a week Thursday for four days on exercise: not so perfect timing! Plus which, I have a persistent tiny seam to fill on the rear fuselage, so that'll cut into my time a bit more. But ya gotta luv dis hobby! Good luck to all other GB builders!  ;D
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Gary

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #146 on: January 30, 2013, 03:30:37 PM »
Nice, Gary!  I love it.  Congratulations.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #147 on: January 30, 2013, 08:19:03 PM »
UMmmmm.....where are the wings??   ::) 8)

Jim

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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #148 on: January 30, 2013, 11:07:02 PM »
An exceptionally well done Staghound Gary. The best I've seen to date what with that realistic, subdued weathering effect you've achieved.

That seam down the spine of the Bristol Fighter gave me fits too. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one.

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: TP's WNW 1/32nd Scale Biff
« Reply #149 on: January 31, 2013, 12:43:09 AM »
Excellent work on the Staghound. Have you considered a figure to show how big that machine really is?

Steve