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#1 MarChant

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Posted June 10, 2009 - 12:51 PM

The Dutch modeling-forum MODELBROUWERS.NL also has group-builds. Currently, the theme is 'Desert Storm'. I happened to have a M151A2 from Tamiya that I had no use for, prior to this build. The M151A2 saw some action in Desert Storm, but only as a USMC FAV, so I had to modify the kit a bit. Together with two figures from Verlinden, this is the result:

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#2 Tom Houlihan

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Posted June 10, 2009 - 07:55 PM

He models Marines. I like him.

I like the model, too!

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#3 Frizzenspark

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Posted June 10, 2009 - 09:00 PM

Used to drive the M-151, loved them, I still feel it was a mistake to pull them off the line.....I feel that the military exagerated the dangers of these vehicles so they could get Hummers instead.

"Oh! let us never, never doubt What nobody is sure about!"

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#4 McCoy

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Posted June 10, 2009 - 11:16 PM

Great! i love your uniform painting.

Modellers do it with models!

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#5 Commander Waffle

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Posted June 11, 2009 - 02:59 PM

(hehe naturally, all my attention is on the weapons) can you get a close up on your .50? Your camo es excellenant!!! I've only seen that done once, but not as well as yours is! Outstanding! :applause:

Quote of the decade: You're always on some kind of medication for skull fractures, severed fingers, broken teeth...ever since I've known you mate you've been on the gear in some way. That soccer ball pic of you...what were you on then? N00bs indeed! Who are you calling a n00b?!?!

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#6 MarChant

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Posted June 12, 2009 - 02:21 AM

Hehe....the .50 gave me some trouble. Because it was not provided in this kit, I used one from another wich was too small for the pedestal from yet another kit. The solution I used was 2 small pieces of polysterene to make it fit in between. It doesn't show from a distance, but close-up I'm not too proud of the result. The handle is made of two small staples

Thanks for the compliments about the camo!

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#7 Panzermacher

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Posted June 12, 2009 - 10:59 AM

That Uniform camo is awesome Martin....good technique! :applause:

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#8 Whiterook

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Posted June 26, 2009 - 04:07 PM

I agree on the camo on the uniforms....splendid! I especially like the photographer....looks awesome, including the camera !!!

"The Golden Rule of War, Speed - Simplicity - Boldness"
"YOU ARE NOT BEATEN UNTIL YOU ADMIT IT. HENCE, DON'T..." -- General George S. Patton, Jr

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#9 Geek44

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Posted July 02, 2009 - 09:26 PM

Awesome mate. The figures are excellent. It's a great little vignette and a really good example of the 'less is more' idea. Thanks for the pics.
Peace.

'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Then suffocate 'em in their sleep.'

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#10 Freightshaker

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Posted July 02, 2009 - 11:32 PM

Frizzenspark said:

Used to drive the M-151, loved them, I still feel it was a mistake to pull them off the line.....I feel that the military exagerated the dangers of these vehicles so they could get Hummers instead.

We HAD to weld a roll cage onto our because it flipped so easily.

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