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Besides the family connection to that campaign, I just cannot get enough of the various camouflage schemes used by the combatants. The M3 Lee/Grant was considered all but obsolete until the Brits starting tearing up the Germans with them in mid 1942. Lots of options for colorful paint there as well. G

Nevada has real lacquer thinner. G

Oh hell yes. I like that, a lot. G

I'm sure I wouldn't have wanted to either. Funny though, for as much as I enjoy modeling armor I had no desire to be a tanker in those bygone years. Something about riding around in the biggest target on the battlefield that everyone shoots at, left me wanting something....different. That is indeed a unit marking on the fender. That's from the next regiment, 44 RTR, she was assigned to after El Alamein. G

Still taking a break from German armor, I decided on another British Sherman. This is "Cocky". She is (was) a Sherman III first used by the British at El Alamein. Cocky hit a mine and was repaired. Cocky transferred to another unit and hit a mine. She was repaired......................... again. Cocky finally hit a large anti-tank mine. This is the only known photo of Cocky on that fateful day. My take on this wonderful old girl. There is a lot of speculation not only as to the camouflage pattern, but the actual colors used as well. I posed some questions on another site frequented primarily by English armor modelers. I learned that the most likely colors based on veteran's accounts were sand yellow and black. I also learned the camo patterns were not random but based on a supplied set of diagrams. The painting crew had some discretion, but the basic pattern was followed.Knowing that, I took a shot and produced what you see here. G

They are all good, but, I'm digging that U Boat diorama. G

Shotgun's the best for home protection. Pistols are just fine. I've carried a pistol for 36 years now, used it too. No question, an excellent firearm for self defense. Rifles are good too, if you want to shoot an intruder, in your neighbors house, hiding behind the refrigerator.................................... Something just doesn't smell right about this story though. Let's just say it's a cynical old detective sergeants intuition. * EDIT * A thought occurred as I poked the enter button. The above is simply my opinion, I do not wish to start a debate over firearms. Use 'em if you got 'em. If you haven't got one, use what ever you can. An iron skillet makes a resounding and satisfying, thunk. G

Oh come now Mr Joy. You must know that we military modelers strive to emulate the "masters". Those eccentric folks in far away lands who get published in prestigious magazines are the heroes of the day . Rusty aluminum? Well so and so from England did it. Burnt powder streaks on wings and soot on muzzle brakes. Well that was featured in XYZ Mil-model magazine. Chipped paint, everywhere? Can be quite convincing when used in context. But not errwhere on errdamhing. G

I will require many! I drove a Pontiac "Enforcer" when first assigned to the Traffic Division. I transferred in as a motorcycle officer and until I could be tested and certified, I was assigned to drive one as a "highway car". I have driven every iteration of Ford CV or LTD since '77. I'd love to build one of all. G

Sharp, very sharp. G

Beautiful color! I like it. G

I met my lovely wife for the first time, seven years ago yesterday. It took four tries but I finally got it right! G

Beautiful work. The photos are deceiving, it looks real! G

Ok, now that looks great. I like the stance as well. G

One more factoid. Titanic sailed with a fire in one of her coal bunkers. It was quite common back then. Trouble was, the only good way to extinguish the fire was to empty the bunker. You then had to hose it down then refill with coal. Time consuming for sure. The decision was made to sail on time, thus no bad press for the White Star Line. G

Nice work! You made that $#!^ SHINE! D

I would really love to start this. I have several of the old 37 Ford Panel Vans waiting. Trouble is, the real truck was purpose built and quite art deco. G

Very, very nice. You did that old kit justice. G

Well deserved win sir, congratulations. G

I like that Travis! I like it a lot! G

Beautiful clean build there. G

Now that is cool. Great replica. I had a '69 GS, bought it after returning to the states. Wish I had her still. G

You are all in our hearts and in our prayers. G

Very nice! G

Superb! G