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Logistics, The Figures Updated Feb 8th, 2021
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Prop Duster
Member
Logistics, The Figures Updated May 9th, 2015
Bob,
WOW and then WOW again.
Your work always looks great from the "photos distance" but showing us the "backstage " shots
really makes your craftsmanship even more evident.
.
Heres to you :drinks
[small aside to self
: did you notice his window openings? He made that wall look like it's built outa cardboard !!---Ah-May-zing ]
Bob,
WOW and then WOW again.
Your work always looks great from the "photos distance" but showing us the "backstage " shots
really makes your craftsmanship even more evident.
Heres to you :drinks
[small aside to self
Logistics, The Figures Updated May 9th, 2015
Thanks,
Yep, just plain old cardboard!
Bob
Thank you sir,
Bob
Bob,
WOW and then WOW again.
Your work always looks great from the "photos distance" but showing us the "backstage " shots
really makes your craftsmanship even more evident..
Heres to you :drinks
[small aside to self: did you notice his window openings? He made that wall look like it's built outa cardboard !!---Ah-May-zing ]
Thanks,
Yep, just plain old cardboard!
Bob
Whoa ..... !!! ....
:skipper
Thank you sir,
Bob
randy_ditton
Master at Arms
Logistics, The Figures Updated May 9th, 2015
Hi Bob,
Love checking up on all these threads !!!! Reminds one of the massive undertaking this is
Randy
p.s. Late Happy Birthday :yipee
Hi Bob,
Love checking up on all these threads !!!! Reminds one of the massive undertaking this is
Randy
p.s. Late Happy Birthday :yipee
Logistics, The Figures Updated May 9th, 2015
Today, I counted and I have 98 American G.I. figures that are 90% painted. That includes faces, uniforms, equipment, etc. What is left is tiny details, straps, weapons, insignia and a bit of weathering. Many are tank crews, Jeep and truck drivers, heavy equipment operators, and so on. As most of them will only be visible from the shoulders up. I normally don't give driving figures this much detail, but, I want this one to be very special, because I'm quite sure this will be my last really big one. I'm a healthy 74 year old, and physically fit, but a 74 year old nonetheless. I want this to be my very best super diorama ever, and I've certainly put the time in to prove it. Here's my latest batch of 12. As you can see, they are mostly truck and Jeep drivers, tank riders. All but the M.P. are from the 8th Infantry Division. From the front.
From the side.
And, from the back.
Oops, I forgot some closeups.
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Susan and i will spend the weekend packing. We will begin our trip in Springfield, MO, and take my daughter Gail and her husband to dinner for their 32nd wedding anniversary. Then on to Dallas for Eagle Quest, (Formerly Mastercon) on thursday, friday and saturday. On Saturday, I will give a presentation that will include a power point show of this diorama in progress and end with photos of the first 16 Mastercons. Sunday morning, we will proceed to Houston and our favorite place on the Gulf Coast, Kemah, Texas, with it's boardwalk, great restaurants and amusement park all in a semi-tropical setting on the ocean. We'll be there three days and then on to Lake Charles, Louisiana to see the new Golden Nugget Casino they just built. I'm not much of a gambler, but Susan loves casinos, so that is for her. We'll be back home on Friday the 26th and then back to the bench. We'll take photos and post them when we return.
Today, I counted and I have 98 American G.I. figures that are 90% painted. That includes faces, uniforms, equipment, etc. What is left is tiny details, straps, weapons, insignia and a bit of weathering. Many are tank crews, Jeep and truck drivers, heavy equipment operators, and so on. As most of them will only be visible from the shoulders up. I normally don't give driving figures this much detail, but, I want this one to be very special, because I'm quite sure this will be my last really big one. I'm a healthy 74 year old, and physically fit, but a 74 year old nonetheless. I want this to be my very best super diorama ever, and I've certainly put the time in to prove it. Here's my latest batch of 12. As you can see, they are mostly truck and Jeep drivers, tank riders. All but the M.P. are from the 8th Infantry Division. From the front.
From the side.
And, from the back.
Oops, I forgot some closeups.
[
Susan and i will spend the weekend packing. We will begin our trip in Springfield, MO, and take my daughter Gail and her husband to dinner for their 32nd wedding anniversary. Then on to Dallas for Eagle Quest, (Formerly Mastercon) on thursday, friday and saturday. On Saturday, I will give a presentation that will include a power point show of this diorama in progress and end with photos of the first 16 Mastercons. Sunday morning, we will proceed to Houston and our favorite place on the Gulf Coast, Kemah, Texas, with it's boardwalk, great restaurants and amusement park all in a semi-tropical setting on the ocean. We'll be there three days and then on to Lake Charles, Louisiana to see the new Golden Nugget Casino they just built. I'm not much of a gambler, but Susan loves casinos, so that is for her. We'll be back home on Friday the 26th and then back to the bench. We'll take photos and post them when we return.
Logistics, The Figures Updated May 9th, 2015
Bob, Them figures look real good! I might just send ya mine to do up as I can't get them to look anywhere near that good!! :woohoo: B)
Happy travels & safe travel on your road trip as well! Watch out for them idgits out there...
Bob, Them figures look real good! I might just send ya mine to do up as I can't get them to look anywhere near that good!! :woohoo: B)
Happy travels & safe travel on your road trip as well! Watch out for them idgits out there...
Swordsman
Active member
Logistics, The Figures Updated May 9th, 2015
See y'all at the Quest ... I can only get some figures war gaming maybe things just not working out for me ... So I'll just come hobnob with you guys... See y'all there I bought my ticket for Saturday's thing but I'll try to make it late Friday night ...
See y'all at the Quest ... I can only get some figures war gaming maybe things just not working out for me ... So I'll just come hobnob with you guys... See y'all there I bought my ticket for Saturday's thing but I'll try to make it late Friday night ...
Logistics, The Figures Updated June 12th, 2015
Love the 5o'clock shadow on that guy. Great work, y'all have fun and travel safe! :zen
Love the 5o'clock shadow on that guy. Great work, y'all have fun and travel safe! :zen
AndyFettes
Master at Arms
Logistics, The Figures Updated June 12th, 2015
98 US figures :love
Hey Bob will the powerpoint be available for those of us unable to make it to Texas ?
98 US figures :love Hey Bob will the powerpoint be available for those of us unable to make it to Texas ?
Logistics, The Figures Updated June 12th, 2015
Honestly Andy, I don't know. I am a guest and I have no control over what they do.
Bobv
Hey Bob will the powerpoint be available for those of us unable to make it to Texas ?
Honestly Andy, I don't know. I am a guest and I have no control over what they do.
Bobv
Logistics, The Figures Updated May 9th, 2015
Thanks Ed,
Make sure you come up and tell me who you are in Dallas!
Bob
Bob, Them figures look real good! I might just send ya mine to do up as I can't get them to look anywhere near that good!! :woohoo: B)
Happy travels & safe travel on your road trip as well! Watch out for them idgits out there...
Thanks Ed,
Make sure you come up and tell me who you are in Dallas!
Bob
Logistics, The Figures Updated June 12th, 2015
Thanks, You have no idea how much I wish I could see you there, but, WTF, if I couldn't understand that you couldn't be there after what you have went through, I wouldn't understand very much.
Get well my buddy!
Thanks, You have no idea how much I wish I could see you there, but, WTF, if I couldn't understand that you couldn't be there after what you have went through, I wouldn't understand very much.
Get well my buddy!
Logistics, The Figures Updated June 12th, 2015
Thanks my friend, I love your work as well!
Bob
Fantastic , Bob ,simply fantastic
:salute
Luiz
Thanks my friend, I love your work as well!
Bob
Logistics, The Figures Updated May 9th, 2015
I would if I could be in Dallas! It would be an interesting time for sure but, can't afford it right now.
Bob, Them figures look real good! I might just send ya mine to do up as I can't get them to look anywhere near that good!! :woohoo: B)
Happy travels & safe travel on your road trip as well! Watch out for them idgits out there...
Thanks Ed,
Make sure you come up and tell me who you are in Dallas!
Bob
I would if I could be in Dallas! It would be an interesting time for sure but, can't afford it right now.
Prop Duster
Member
Logistics, The Figures Updated June 12th, 2015
Great job there Bob. Have a good time touring
Great job there Bob. Have a good time touring
Swordsman
Active member
Logistics, The Figures Updated May 9th, 2015
Start saving your money, we'll see you at Eagle Quest XXV ...
Bob, Them figures look real good! I might just send ya mine to do up as I can't get them to look anywhere near that good!! :woohoo: B)
Happy travels & safe travel on your road trip as well! Watch out for them idgits out there...
Thanks Ed,
Make sure you come up and tell me who you are in Dallas!
Bob
I would if I could be in Dallas! It would be an interesting time for sure but, can't afford it right now.
Start saving your money, we'll see you at Eagle Quest XXV ...
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