Thanks mate, im doing a figure over on the figure section so should be back for a while i hope.
Very sweet looking build Andy. It’s really called a Schlepper? Didn’t they know that is a Yiddish word? Oh the funny little ironies of history.[:D]
~Wingnut~ Yes, Schlepper is a Yiddish word–of course Yiddish is a language that’s a fusion of German dialects, with Herbrew, Slavik, Arabic and other influences—developed long ago in the Rhineland . Remember German oppression of Jews began with oppression of Germans.
I believe Andy’s kit has to be the new Great Wall Hobby new sWs43 (Schwere Wehremachtschlepper) hence “Schlepper” for short, right Andy?
~Andy~ I meant paysite in its common meaning as visiters to the site must pay—I don’t blame you for getting involved one bit–sounds like a great deal–there’s just us that don’t want to pay that will be missing out on your posts----The site does look like a 1st class operation- it would be good of them to offer a free trial of some kind as it’s somewhat tempting–I do get a sense of good content–albeit aircraft heavy–looks like they brought you in to do something about putting on some high-quality armor builds.
Your quite right Indy it is the new great wall Hobby kit. As for the site ,yes its supposed to be an on-line magazine . It is a good mag or site and i dont have to pay.
Hello everybody,
let me help you with a translation - Der Schlepper means a tractor or tug in German. Don’t know much about Yiddish though. Just that it’s related to German, but also other central european languages, from the lands where the Jews used to live for centuries.
Hope I didn’t bore anybody, have a nice day
Pawel
I found it interesting , thanks Pawel.
Not a bit boring Pawel–
Taking a closer look-we are both quite right.
Schlepper , in Yiddish means to drag or pull or that which carries
Schlepper, In German means tug or tractor
also some reference to ‘awkward’ in the Yiddish–fitting this strange vehicle wonderfully modeled by Andy
NOTE: Calling someone a “schlepper” in Yiddish just means they are working hard moving things–but calling them a “schlep” is derogatory
Howdy!
Reminds me of the movie “Distinguished Gentleman” where Eddie Murphy is speaking Yiddish[:D]. Must be a very interesting language. Have a nice day
Pawel
Calling a girl a schlapper in English means most could have a go[^o)].
