Funny how things kind of work out.
A couple of months ago, Mike (renarts) and I were discussing how it would be a great idea just to do something a little bit different. Soon the idea kind of took off and we set a deadline to have the projects complete. Little did either of us know that I would be hovering around the 2000 post mark at that time.
So I can think of no better way to make my #2000, than by sharing a post with one of the FSM family and friends.
Now the only rules we set for each other was that the kit had to be built OOB but othre than that, anything goes.
I going to save Mike’s to last … it will knock your socks off when you see it. Because of Mike’s complex work, I decided to build 2 kits … the only way it could be fair.
So without further wasting of space typing … here we go.
Tamiya’s M3 Lee - Army of Northern Virginia Style
The markings are home built to replicate the ANV with the flag being the 13 star “Stars & Bars”. Of course the beast needed to named Traveller after R.E. Lee’s own mount.
Next on the list … it wouldn’t be a post from me if there wasn’t a Sherman in it. Tamiya’s M4A3 Jumbo ala General Sherman’s Military Division of the Mississippi trusty steed “Duke”
Markings of of Sherman’s Headquarters and the 35 star U.S. Flag
And now Mike’s Italeri Tiger … and trust me this is something !!!
I hope you enjoy the pics as much as we did building the models.
Thanks Robert. Outstanding job on your projects and the bases are absolutley show stoppers. Ever think about releasing those under the Franklin Mint as collectors additions?
When I set about to do the Tiger, I wanted it to look as though it were done as a standard camo pattern for Tanks. (Works for real tigers doesn’t it?)
As Robert said it is entirely OOB and the only addition are the figures.
The base will have a pathway and tall grass added one day just to add to the whole concept of “Tiger in the tall grass.”
I’m really happy with this project and I’m proud to have been able to do this with Robert especailly as a commerative of his 2000. Is serendipity cool or what?
WOW, That is three really awesome models. Have you read any of the books by Harry Turtledove? They deal with alternative history and are chock full of nifty ideas. The ones dealing with the South winning the war have given me more ideas on new projects than I can handle, Like a US Albatros scout. The books later in the series deal with the time frame around WWI and includes armour. Your pics make want to try some of these. By the way in the books they’re called barrels.
Robert and Mike, you guys are amazing!
That is some very refreshing modeling right there!
Civil War tanks a very tigerish Tiger; who could ask for more?
Actually, I’d love to see more of this kinda stuff![:D]
Absolutely incredible !!! That is awesome, ingenious, beautiful even!!!
Robert, your’s are…ok…[;)] (I owed you that [}:)] ) Really though, very nice work as always Robert. I’d say that was worth putting off the Dragon Wagon for a bit. I guess since you’ve got 5 stars that makes you General of the Army now!! [:D] [:D]
Troops, a-ten-shon!!!, present arms…order arms, at ease [8D] [:D]
Mike, beautiful piece man. What can I say…that is definitely a piece of art!!! Original and well done!! I’ve come to expect that kind of work from you now Capt. Hook!!
Thanks for the kind words guys … these were certainly a blast to build.
I’d be remiss not to thank Mrs. Shermie for doing the photo work on the bases, she’s so good to me.
My Brother Eric - General of the Army … kind of has a ring to it … I like it.
My Other Brother Eric - Yes indeed this is the one that put the DW on hold. A day off now and then time to get going on that baby again.
Roadkill - Haven’t read any of those books. What started this was a “what if” forum that ran here long ago. We heard a lot of people talk about what they were going to do but didn’t see much for results. So we just kind of went and did it.
Merlin - best be careful … you mind find you like it on this side of the “tracks”
First off, congrats to Robert a.k.a Shermanfreak on your 2000 post and counting. Second, fantastic work on your projects. It’s refreshing to see something standard in a whole new perspective. [8D]
Awesome job Mrs. Shermie on the bases- so cool. [8D]
Mike, your Tiger is just something else. Fantastic work, how long did it take to do the paint job.
Thanks again guys for sharing your ingenious project with us and here’s one hoping you do more. [:p]
“It is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it.”-R.E.Lee
WOW!! Absolutely AMAZING, y’all! I especially love the Lee! LEE’S BOYS RIDE AGAIN! YEE-HAW!
I have actually been working on a 1/48 scale M2A2 Bradley for the past several months now in ANVA(Army of Northern VirginiA) markings, looks like y’all beat me to the punch! I geuss I’ll keep on trucking, though, maybe I can show it off in this topic when it’s done?(with y’all’s permission, of course)
Right now, I’m just doing the last few bits of seam-filling, gap removal, and finishing the scratbuilt cargo tray(that’s a whole story in itself, I made the mistake of buying a Zhengdefu armor kit!)… It should be ready after that!
Oh, and the Tiger-Striped Tiger DEFINITELY comes in as a close second! Have either of y’all thought about taking these on the Contest Circuit? IPMS would absolutely LOVE those guys!!
A bit late, but yes indeed, congrats on your 2,000 post. You truly deserve that 5th star. As for the models, superb as always but I have to admit the Mike’s took my breath away. What a splendid idea! And what workmanship! More like that, please!
Absolutely great jobs there guys. Love the ideas. The tiger stripping is a eye widening thing to look at. Thanks for doing them and letting us have a look.
