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    Rocket Man

    Oh I do, it's ah....ah....DAMN IT!!..... 😴
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    Brute Force

    That is true Joe but speed and acceleration can only be achieved with petrol and there is no history of any M60 ever brewing up during countless combat encounters over the decades.
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    Hummel

    Thanks Joe, I thought I would keep this one simple and not load it up with a bunch of junk or I was too lazy at the time.....one of those :unsure:
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    Super Pershing

    Thanks, it's a bit of a shame that they were held back in the states for a while for what they claimed were "logistical" reasons because they thought the war would be over before they got there. The fact that the Germans held on longer than expected was not foreseen. Many US tankers perished...
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    Dragon Wagon

    Thanks Joe, a thin wash of light brown applied to seams and where one would expect dust and debri to adhere A bit of rust color and a mix of a darker brown with a bit of black creates a grimy look.
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    Brute Force

    This vehicle played a huge part in Viet Nam, moving in behind one was a secure feeling but the exhaust from the rear panels was impossible to get too close to and if that supercharged petrol engine decided to burp you would be flung like a ragdoll devoid of any hair and hearing for the...
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    Behemoth

    Yes Jim, there were many more on the boards including the Ratte or Rat, a 1,000 ton landship hosting a naval turret with twin 280mm guns and a host of anti aircraft guns of 20mm. A crew of 30 to 40 men and even bathroom facilities. Albert Speer put the nix on the project as being divorced from...
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    Brute Force

    The M60 A3 was the last variant of this legendary machine with innovative sighting and targeting systems. It has enjoyed massive importation and has fought in many theaters under many flags. It is still an integral part of many militaries worldwide.
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    Behemoth

    The Jagdtiger or Hunting tiger was yet another waste of everything germany was desperately short of. It was the heaviest AFV to see combat during WWII weighing in at 72 tons. Severely underpowered and too heavy for most bridges, prone to mechanical breakdowns and unmaintainable in the field. It...
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    T34/85

    Thank you, the T34 certainly was an original design and a real shock to the Germans. It's sloped armor, wide tracks, diesel engine and in this later version the 85mm gun made it more than a match even for the Panther and Tiger series whose petrol engines froze in the brutal Russian winter...
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    M8 Howitzer on modified Stuart chassis

    Thanks Jim, much appreciated. Jim.
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    M8 Howitzer on modified Stuart chassis

    A very useful little unit that fought in every theater.
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    Churchill Crocodile

    Thanks guys glad you like her, the Churchill was laughed at at first with it's WW1 look but it turned out to be a real world beater. Jim.
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    T34/85

    Slogan on turret is actually Czech not Russian, I did not know that at the time🫤 Jim
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    King Tiger

    Thanks Peter, just put down your base colors and wash them almost to black, then just work them back dry brushing layer by layer with some additional re-washes as you go.
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    T34/85

    Your basic T34 with an upgraded much more powerful 85mm gun and a larger more ballistic turret.
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    King Tiger

    Sad to say this awesome looking heavy tank contributed to germany's downfall. A totally unnecessary delve into overengineering, waste of precious resources, manpower and manufacturing capabilities, severely underpowered with the same engine as the Panther. Was rushed into theater with many un...
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    Semovente

    Thanks guys, actually it was not classified as a tank but a self propelled gun, it's low silhouette was one of it's few saving graces much like the German Stugs ect... It's air cooled engine was another plus for desert environs, they were indeed a tight fit for it's crew members. It had decent...
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    Update on Ron

    Oh, I do like the diorama idea but the one I am currently working on is one of my typical horrendous creations and not appropriate for the occasion I feel. I will put my mind to something a bit more cheerful. Jim.
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    Update on Ron

    Just read the sad news, Ron was a true inspiration to so many of us, his modeling skills were indeed superb and especially his photographic talent was unique and had a touch of reality not seen very often. When I first started photographing and posting threads I implored him to share his...
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