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Post by Paul B on Feb 24, 2023 15:43:03 GMT
I shall be back in the game possibly tomorrow, or maybe later this evening . Now guess what the theme will be this time
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Post by Robbo on Feb 24, 2023 18:09:56 GMT
Where have you been then? or where are you going?
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 27, 2023 0:56:31 GMT
Oh yeah------I sense Oddball on the horizon!!!!!
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Post by SteveM on Feb 27, 2023 21:17:25 GMT
Yeah...
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Post by Boots on Feb 27, 2023 21:52:02 GMT
I`m wondering if my inkling was right regarding ya secret parcel
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Post by Paul B on Mar 4, 2023 18:27:24 GMT
Let's let the cat of the box . Yes indeed, this going to be Oddballs' Sherman, from Kelly's Heroes . The secret item which arrived last month, is indeed the Formation Model kit no. F100 Oddball Sherman conversion. This isn't going to be an easy build, it isn't the fact that there will be lots of surgery to the donor kit. But the fact that at least 3 different Shermans were used in the film for Oddballs tank . I have watched the film 3 times in the last 2 weeks, and can say this much about the vehicle; 1. Loudspeaker appears on the left and right of the turret. 2. The exhaust system shows 2 different versions 3. Different .50 versions on the turret roof 4. Some smaller differences in the details; fenders, equipment, markings.... Anyway, I shall settle on one of them or maybe not, we'll see how it goes .
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Post by Armorguy on Mar 4, 2023 18:43:06 GMT
That looks to be a pretty big job the coming benchtimes my friend, many people will go for a first row seat and I think I'm first to pick the best seat! Now where's the popcorn bucket ? Have fun Paul!
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Post by Paul B on Mar 4, 2023 18:56:01 GMT
Guy this is going to be big job, that is for sure . Don't know where the popcorn is, but I do have beer and dry roast nuts for the first to arrive
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Post by Armorguy on Mar 4, 2023 19:15:33 GMT
Mmm...beer! 🍻
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Post by Paul B on Mar 4, 2023 19:29:47 GMT
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Post by Robbo on Mar 4, 2023 19:34:35 GMT
Oh I'm in one of my favourite films
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Post by Paul B on Mar 4, 2023 20:05:20 GMT
Take a seat and grab a drink Ian
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Post by dukemaddog on Mar 4, 2023 20:11:36 GMT
This will be a thrill to follow! Fantastic choice Paul!
I would love to do this same thing in 1/72 scale, but because of the issues you mentioned above, as well as the lack of a decent conversion set, I don't see it ever happening.
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Post by Paul B on Mar 4, 2023 20:51:37 GMT
Thank you Duke . I think you're right this time, this version isn't out there in 72nd scale. But there is a version from Bolt Action in 1/56
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 5, 2023 0:24:26 GMT
Onboard for this one! What a great conversion!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 5, 2023 9:10:33 GMT
Looks to be a fun build.
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Post by bwilt on Mar 5, 2023 10:52:27 GMT
Well, you can never have enough Shermans so get this started 👍👍
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 5, 2023 12:11:06 GMT
Thumbs up from me too.
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Post by Boots on Mar 5, 2023 14:25:48 GMT
My inkling was right!
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 5, 2023 14:34:14 GMT
Next question.....will Paul be wandering around the workbench singing "I've Been Working on the Railroad" while making grunting, tank noises, during this build?
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