Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Cool! Don't know why we missed the Diamond T update a while back.
Cool! Don't know why we missed the Diamond T update a while back.
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Logistics, trucks & Jeeps Completed January 19, 2021
- Thread starter bob letterman
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Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Great choice on the staff car! Looks great!
Great choice on the staff car! Looks great!
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Here is the new scratch built motor grader now finished. I have posted it on three threads. It will eventually go into the big diorama, Logistics, where it will be it's home. It will be clearing the massive amounts of rubble along with the Bull Dozer and the converted Deuce and a half dump truck.
My goal was to match it weathering wise to the previous Bull Dozer as it will have worked in the same environment for several months.
And here it is with the bull dozer it will be working beside.
Bob
Here is the new scratch built motor grader now finished. I have posted it on three threads. It will eventually go into the big diorama, Logistics, where it will be it's home. It will be clearing the massive amounts of rubble along with the Bull Dozer and the converted Deuce and a half dump truck.
My goal was to match it weathering wise to the previous Bull Dozer as it will have worked in the same environment for several months.
And here it is with the bull dozer it will be working beside.
Bob
Kreighshoer
Active member
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
whoa! the t wrecker, the staff car, the bulldozer, the grader ... all of them are phenomenal masterpieces!
you are one of the few masters from mount olympus! so many details to look at in awe!
whoa! the t wrecker, the staff car, the bulldozer, the grader ... all of them are phenomenal masterpieces!
you are one of the few masters from mount olympus! so many details to look at in awe!
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
From modifying die-casts, building regular kits, building resin kits, and scratch building which then all comes together not letting anyone know which is which is artistry!
I really like the road grader but for the life of me can't figure out where I'd put it to use in my collection!
Regards,
From modifying die-casts, building regular kits, building resin kits, and scratch building which then all comes together not letting anyone know which is which is artistry!
I really like the road grader but for the life of me can't figure out where I'd put it to use in my collection!
Regards,
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Thank you James, I appreciate that! Have you done anymore on your Sherman?
Bob
That is just out of this world Bob.Absolutely fantastic. And having seen it develop from thought to finished product was quite fascinating.
James
Thank you James, I appreciate that! Have you done anymore on your Sherman?
Bob
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Hey Laura,
Thanks Schatzie! That was a very nice thing to say!
Bob
whoa! the t wrecker, the staff car, the bulldozer, the grader ... all of them are phenomenal masterpieces!
you are one of the few masters from mount olympus! so many details to look at in awe!
Hey Laura,
Thanks Schatzie! That was a very nice thing to say!
Bob
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Thanks Saul, it's been a lot of work, but I feel pretty good about the quality for a huge diorama. I want this one to be special!
Bob
Thanks Saul, it's been a lot of work, but I feel pretty good about the quality for a huge diorama. I want this one to be special!
Bob
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Thanks a lot Chuk!
That means a lot to me coming from the Artist Laureate of MA! If you like it, then it must be OK!
Bob
Thanks a lot Chuk!
That means a lot to me coming from the Artist Laureate of MA! If you like it, then it must be OK!
Bob
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Hey Terry,
Thanks, glad you like them.
I'll be headed towards K.C. on May 3rd with gail. We should get together. We'll be driving from Springfield, so we should be coming through your town if nothing else!
Bob
Just got caught up on this. What a find on that staff car and really great rework. I love the wrecker it just looks tough and the whole grader thing is just wow!
Terry
Hey Terry,
Thanks, glad you like them.
I'll be headed towards K.C. on May 3rd with gail. We should get together. We'll be driving from Springfield, so we should be coming through your town if nothing else!
Bob
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
I would love to get together! I will see what can be done.
Terry B)
Just got caught up on this. What a find on that staff car and really great rework. I love the wrecker it just looks tough and the whole grader thing is just wow!
Terry
Hey Terry,
Thanks, glad you like them.
I'll be headed towards K.C. on May 3rd with gail. We should get together. We'll be driving from Springfield, so we should be coming through your town if nothing else!
Bob
I would love to get together! I will see what can be done.
Terry B)
randy_ditton
Master at Arms
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Hi Bob, Always great fun to catch up on your progress Really like the staff car!, but seeing the grader and dozer together is just AWESOME
Randy
Hi Bob, Always great fun to catch up on your progress
Really like the staff car!, but seeing the grader and dozer together is just AWESOME Randy
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Thanks Randy,
Maybe one of these days I'll have all 50 finished!
Bob
Hi Bob, Always great fun to catch up on your progress
Randy
Thanks Randy,
Maybe one of these days I'll have all 50 finished!
Bob
Jeeves
Well-known member
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
It is already a treat to be able to look through your past threads to see the dioramas you have completed...always something new to see when I look there. But to see one progress as this one has done is really a rare treat. If I ever do get to visit the museum I will have a hard time leaving as I would love to just study and take it all in-- kind of like Disney World...impossible to be done in one day!
It is already a treat to be able to look through your past threads to see the dioramas you have completed...always something new to see when I look there. But to see one progress as this one has done is really a rare treat. If I ever do get to visit the museum I will have a hard time leaving as I would love to just study and take it all in-- kind of like Disney World...impossible to be done in one day!
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Thanks Jeeves,
I'm glad you enjoy it. I know I enjoy the hell out of building it.
If you're ever in the St. Louis area, just email me on my website, give me a little notice, and I'd be happy to give you the grand tour.
Bob
Thanks Jeeves,
I'm glad you enjoy it. I know I enjoy the hell out of building it.
If you're ever in the St. Louis area, just email me on my website, give me a little notice, and I'd be happy to give you the grand tour.
Bob
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Hi Bob,
This is great to follow, I have some of your work in books and I'm very interested in de way you make this big diorama. I always dream about making a big diorama, but till now it's already difficult to finish one subject so I'm really impressed to see what is finished in this topic.
Johanna
Hi Bob,
This is great to follow, I have some of your work in books and I'm very interested in de way you make this big diorama. I always dream about making a big diorama, but till now it's already difficult to finish one subject so I'm really impressed to see what is finished in this topic.
Johanna
Re: Logistics, the trucks & Jeeps Update April 6, 2012
Thank you Johanna, All I can tell you is that it is much harder than most people think. There are so many things to consider and far more research than most would imagine. I just happen to like doing them. The fact that I chose five threads to illustrate the build on this one can give you an indication of how complicated/complex it is. Since 1975, I have built around 50 of these, with five being this large. Each new one always takes more time and effort than the last. When this is complete, I will continue modeling, but I doubt if I would ever attempt another of this size, for one thing, I am out of room!
Bob
Thank you Johanna, All I can tell you is that it is much harder than most people think. There are so many things to consider and far more research than most would imagine. I just happen to like doing them. The fact that I chose five threads to illustrate the build on this one can give you an indication of how complicated/complex it is. Since 1975, I have built around 50 of these, with five being this large. Each new one always takes more time and effort than the last. When this is complete, I will continue modeling, but I doubt if I would ever attempt another of this size, for one thing, I am out of room!
Bob