wgflatliner Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 I got my buffalo kit finally. Going to take it to work tomorrow to mess with it. Gonna call it "The Collector"
Dr. Cranky Posted May 9, 2012 Author Posted May 9, 2012 Anxious to see more progress from everyone who have WIPS going on . . .
LoneWolf15 Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Anxious to see more progress from everyone who have WIPS going on . . . Well , you have my update , Doc . The second Pete won't be in until Friday afternoon , so I went back to the shiny side of things for a bit ! Once it arrives, I can graft the rear axles onto the existing frame and then measure out and scratchbuild the rear section .
Kit Basher Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Anxious to see more progress from everyone who have WIPS going on . . . I'm gettin' close, Doc. All my springtime chores are cutting into my modeling time, but I hope to have a "Tenderizer" update fairly soon.
ZombieHunter26 Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Waiting on the ground to dry up from all the rain so I can "harvest" some ballast and flock for the diorama I've got 2 different dios on the bench, one for this CBP and one for a future dioramas thread post... I'll get some progress up soon doc!
Dr. Cranky Posted May 10, 2012 Author Posted May 10, 2012 Some more: It's looking real good, Donn . . . here's the last one you sent in:
Tony T Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 "It slices, it dices and look how it julienne's those Zombies!!" ~Ron Popiel Looks great, Donn!! You have to get a tetanus shot before handling it?
Dr. Cranky Posted May 10, 2012 Author Posted May 10, 2012 You won't get sliced if you just pick it up from the sides.
LoneWolf15 Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 We've found that the pointed rods just pin the zombies to them and they then have to be pried off . A bit dangerous and too up close and personal for my tastes ! I'd rather play slice and dice with the big diesel providing the muscle behind it and be done with it ! Lol ! Once the rear deck is built , it will prove to be a complete multi purpose vehicle . More to come !
Dr. Cranky Posted May 10, 2012 Author Posted May 10, 2012 Bring it on, Donn . . . you are clearly on a Zombie-chopping mission!
wgflatliner Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 I started the buffalo kit, appropriately named The Collector. The military guys were all anxious and happy to see me working on armor when I took the box out of the bag. Then I showed them my plans and they literally cussed me out saying its blasphemous and unethical to the military men and women who served and my goal was terrorist minded and blah blah... I smiled and looked at them and politely said "...which is why I'm doing it. Perhaps a candy paint and cragars would justify my decision to build my model the way I intend.". (for the record, this is not what I intend). They turned red with anger. The guy said I would never be able to compete at contests, in which my response was "see you at the tables." Some people just don't know how to be creative. And I get the feeling they won't know how to respond when it beats their cookie cutter builds.
Dr. Cranky Posted May 10, 2012 Author Posted May 10, 2012 Mark, that sounds like an extreme case of close-mindedness. Most of the military builders I know thrive on pushing the boundaries of their builds . . . At the end of the day, I build what I like the way I like it, that's it . . . and if someone else likes it so much the better, but it is not what makes me want to build.
ARTEMIS1759 Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Mark, if we didn't push boundaries in the military itself we would never had convoy protection using home made hillbilliy armour gun trucks armed to the teeth. Vietnam we had 10 ton 6x6s with M113 personel carriers welded to the back with 30mm Bushmasters and in Iraq we had 8x8 Hemmits with .50 cals, mini guns and 240Bs. Then the Army finally realized we need gun trucks hence the armour upgrades we got. We always use ingenuity to upgrade our equipment and then the contractors use our designs we build to build new equipment better. Recently a squad came up with a backpack that held 2 ammo cans welded together with a link system similar to the minigun on Predator to facilitate more ammo and less reloading time in a fire fight. Now they have been implemented and are being built. Any how back on subject. All builds are looking good. Got the cab coming so I can make sure that my frame is correct length since no one seems to have the dimensions from the grille to the back of the cab on a B81 and then the additional length of an integral sleeper.
wgflatliner Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Don't get me wrong, TJ. I have a lot of respect for the military and the folks in it. Also the innovation is great. When I speak to the cookie cutter builds, I speak about the people who simply build the same thing over and over, and subpar at best. But I applaud their efforts. The least they could do is not cuss me out because I'm building something the way I want.
Ryan S. Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 Haven't had time to build in a while now, but I thought that I would share this if anyone was interested. I just read it while on vacation. It was a good book, easy read and fairly short. Could offer some cool ideas for zombie details in dioramas and displays. I found my copy at Costco of all places.
Dr. Cranky Posted May 11, 2012 Author Posted May 11, 2012 I think in most conventional wars (no war is really conventional) but you know what I mean, countries that set up factory style building of weapons, etc . . . begin wars with a lot of equipment which then gets modified in the field or painted in the field to match the terrain the vehicles will fight in . . . WW2 served as a testament to that kind of modify-as-you-go. The Russians converted plenty of German vehicles . . . the military builders whose work excite me are rendering these types of models now . . .
otherunicorn Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) Some people just don't know how to be creative. And I get the feeling they won't know how to respond when it beats their cookie cutter builds. I used to belong to a model club. I never did win anything at their tables, though surprisingly one scratch build item did rate a mention in the evening summary. Their main problem with my builds was that I didn't provide them with the instruction sheets so they could compare. Not a creative bone in them. I had a real giggle when they rejected my (shiny) entry for the nationals, and then got around 50% given to each of their entries by the judges. They were so busy following the instructions that they didn't pay attention to injector/ejector marks, mold lines, painting errors etc.! And they thought they were good! My road warrior, built from multiple cars, metal etc, took out its class the year before, and placed 2nd as defending champion at the same show. Edited May 11, 2012 by otherunicorn
Dr. Cranky Posted May 11, 2012 Author Posted May 11, 2012 Ryan, for some reason I didn't see your post until now. I will have to get a copy of that book.
ZombieHunter26 Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 I "harvested" some really good sand flock last night from across the street on the neighbor's driveway... triple-sifted it until it was nice, "clean" sand- Saved myself a good fifteen bucks at least on supplies I'd rather not buy I'll be working more on my dioramas this weekend. I'll post pics of the progress then!
ZombieHunter26 Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 One more thing- ....Because you never know- we might have been spelling it wrong all along!
Agent G Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 I started the buffalo kit, appropriately named The Collector. The military guys were all anxious and happy to see me working on armor when I took the box out of the bag. Then I showed them my plans and they literally cussed me out saying its blasphemous and unethical to the military men and women who served and my goal was terrorist minded and blah blah... I smiled and looked at them and politely said "...which is why I'm doing it. Perhaps a candy paint and cragars would justify my decision to build my model the way I intend.". (for the record, this is not what I intend). They turned red with anger. The guy said I would never be able to compete at contests, in which my response was "see you at the tables." Some people just don't know how to be creative. And I get the feeling they won't know how to respond when it beats their cookie cutter builds. Being an avid armor builder, I can wholly relate to this Mark. My goal is building one example of every tank the Marine Corps ever used. Now that said, I have stocked up on Shermans for WWII and Korea. Each one is different, each is painted differently, and all are poo pooed at my local show. The "experts" all agree these are what if builds as certainly there is no proof that existed. When confronted by my references, books, photos, etc. I am scoffed at. I recently entered my TZH pick up in a local show. The staff about lost it. I will never attend this event again as this kind of mentality is not for me. Keep at it bro. G
Dr. Cranky Posted May 12, 2012 Author Posted May 12, 2012 Wayne, close minded people exist in all hobbies, all walks of life . . . that's how it goes and you can let them get you discouraged. Period. It's a great big world out there with room for everyone, so yes, I agree with you, we must keep at it. Rob, the Alpacalypse is way too funny. Of course, none would end up with such pristine coats. LOL.
Jantrix Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 I recently entered my TZH pick up in a local show. The staff about lost it. I will never attend this event again as this kind of mentality is not for me. I feel very fortunate that I have never witnessed this kind of thing. And I sure have set some strange and heavily armed vehicles on the tables over the years.
Dr. Cranky Posted May 12, 2012 Author Posted May 12, 2012 Rob, I think your experience is also the norm for me. I think most folks like looking at different, out of the norm models.
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