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155 mm Howitzer with crew. Lt. Col. F.J.Chesarek commanding officer.


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Cannoncocker155mm

Outstanding work. Really like it, wish i had the time and skill to make something like this, I'm ok painting my 155 but not got the patience to paint a 1.35 scale model :D Looking forward to seeing the final result.

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Thanks for the complements Stuart. Any time you get tired lugging that big gun around, I'll trade you a nice, lighter, much easier to transport model. :) Bob

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Started working on the diorama scenery base tonight. There is a groove cut around the outer edge of the plywood base

for the glass / acrylic (haven't decided yet) cover to protect the models from dust.

I will try to use natural elements for the ground cover and rocks if possible. This is where things get interesting. :) Bob

 

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The project is continuing and I have been working on the base for the diorama. Durhams water putty

was used to coat the wood forms and several shades of earth tone Acrylic paints have been used to

paint the dried water putty.

 

In this photo I have set the models in place to take a few photos and just get a feel for the scene. Bob

 

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I do appreciate all of the work and detail you have put into this model. My compliments to your patients and determination to do it in the manner that suits you.

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Really curious for the end result as it already is very interesting.

I like "things that go boom" in scale. B)

 

Erwin

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I can build models all day long, but by far my favorite projects are ones that hold personal significance... especially a father's or grandfather's vehicle, plane or ship from a past conflict. I built my father's LST once... vehicles I've crewed in my career... most of which have been lost to my many moves in the military. Now that I'm retired and own my own home, I can get back to building them again.

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Greenery added to Diorama!

 

The scenery is about finished for my little diorama. I used a combination of Woodland Scenic

products & Heki Wildgrass mat as well as real dirt from behind the house. I was not able to find

very many materials around my property that looked good in scale.

The next phase is adding the models and accessories, that will really bring the scene to life!

Thanks for following along. Bob

 

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"GUNSHOT ON THE WAY"

 

This was the battle cry of the 28th Field Artillery in the E.T.O. November 1943 thru 1945.

 

Lt. Col. F.J. Chesarek Commanding Officer

 

Presented below is my representation of just one Howitzer in the Battalion. Enjoy :) Bob

 

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Cannoncocker155mm

Outstanding Model, the amount of time and effort you have put into it really shows, a real credit to you. I have really enjoyed following this thread

 

Thanks again

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