The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023

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The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023 Jan 19, 2023 3:42:48 GMT Paul B, jkb, and 2 more like this

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Post by dukemaddog on Jan 19, 2023 3:42:48 GMT

Wow! I'm only the second one to post here!

Thanks to a busy Hobby Day weekend, I was able to bring this over the finish line. This is the 1/72 scale Roden kit. It is a tribute to Reed West, one of my friends and fellow modelers who passed away last year. This was one model he had started but never finished. This is the second FWD 3-ton carrier I've built, so this one is a convertible:

It isn't as great as it would have been if he'd finished it but I'm thrilled to have brought one of his projects over the finish line and to life. It is a worthy addition to my collection.

Thank you for looking in, comments are welcome.

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,402 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023 Jan 19, 2023 5:16:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Jan 19, 2023 5:16:55 GMT That is just cool

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,454	The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023 Jan 19, 2023 8:36:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Jan 19, 2023 8:36:39 GMT That’s great and an interesting looking vehicle to boot.

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,821 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023 Jan 19, 2023 10:55:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Jan 19, 2023 10:55:06 GMT I just love those Great War trucks! You work looks fantastic!
	Last Edit: Jan 19, 2023 10:55:17 GMT by Marco @militarymodelingmadness

Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 8,897 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023 Jan 19, 2023 19:38:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 19, 2023 19:38:42 GMT Yes me too Marco, they do look very interesting.

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The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023 Jan 19, 2023 20:00:05 GMT Paul B and Marco like this

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Post by dukemaddog on Jan 19, 2023 20:00:05 GMT

Thank you Paul! I agree, it is, and a most unique vehicle. I never knew they existed until I saw the model.

Thank you Tommy! I agree. Fun to work on as well, despite the fragility of the suspension.

Thank you Marco! I do too, especially the trucks and artillery.

Thank you Pete!

Last Edit: Jan 19, 2023 20:03:33 GMT by dukemaddog

armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,731 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023 Jan 20, 2023 9:52:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by armorguy on Jan 20, 2023 9:52:03 GMT What a little gem this is Duke!

dukemaddog Modelling Maverick Posts: 3,327	The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023 Jan 20, 2023 21:39:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dukemaddog on Jan 20, 2023 21:39:54 GMT Thank you Guy! I agree!

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,488 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023 Jan 21, 2023 0:34:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Jan 21, 2023 0:34:41 GMT Great looking build, Duke! I was not familiar with this vehicle at all and it looks really cool.
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jkb Administrator Admin Posts: 801 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"616468"}	The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023 Jan 22, 2023 18:16:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jkb on Jan 22, 2023 18:16:09 GMT Nice work and certainly an interesting subject.
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dukemaddog Modelling Maverick Posts: 3,327	The Duke Finishes the first Vehicle in 2023 Jan 24, 2023 21:18:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dukemaddog on Jan 24, 2023 21:18:00 GMT Thank you Ian! I wasn't familiar with it either until Roden released it. That's why I love building models! Thank you jkb!

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Post by Paul B on Jan 19, 2023 5:16:55 GMT

Post by tommygunn on Jan 19, 2023 8:36:39 GMT

Post by Marco on Jan 19, 2023 10:55:06 GMT

Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 19, 2023 19:38:42 GMT

Post by dukemaddog on Jan 19, 2023 20:00:05 GMT

Post by armorguy on Jan 20, 2023 9:52:03 GMT

Post by dukemaddog on Jan 20, 2023 21:39:54 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Jan 21, 2023 0:34:41 GMT

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