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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Aug 15, 2009 - 11:35pm
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Hello guys, the Crane is coming along better then I could have hoped. Stan has outdone himself on this project, and the Crane house, Pully's, Motors, decking , and just about all of the rigging is complete. Today we made some of the dirt and rocks that made up the underneath of the Crane during the War, and painted that to the right color. Cradle is now hooked up into the A-Frame Supports and has been secured to the concrete roadway. By the way if you look close you can see the Elco Crane operator in the Crane house. Boat will be put together and painted soon, fencing will be constructed, concrete and dirt will be added, along with shipping crates, Elco Employees, and other items which will make up this Diorama. Hope you guys like it as much as I do.................
FRANK
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Dick
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Posted on: Aug 15, 2009 - 11:39pm
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Stan . . .
My hat is off to you - outstanding at the very least ! Maybe speechless is a better choice.
Dick . . .
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Jeff D
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Posted on: Aug 16, 2009 - 6:09am
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He sure has a deft hand with a paintbrush Frank, it's really coming to life. Models look a lot better after applying years of wear and tear. Unlike people... except for maybe Clint Eastwood.
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TGConnelly
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Posted on: Aug 16, 2009 - 6:49am
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THAT is simply amazing!
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Aug 16, 2009 - 9:22am
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Stan called me. He wil begin working on the boat very soon. Elco had a fleet of vehicles that they used at the Elco site. Most were small cargo trucks, simular to the stake body trucks. I would like to include one in the Diorama, but have been on EBAY and other sites this morning and can't find one in 1/72 scale. The closest I come is some Russian WWII cargo truck. I am alomost tempted to have Stan build it. Do you modelers out there think anyone would notice it, painted up as an Elco Truck, or does anyone have any ideas as to where I might find one.
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Drew Cook
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Posted on: Aug 16, 2009 - 5:23pm
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Wow...
That's what they mean when they say "Museum-quality!"
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TED WALTHER
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Posted on: Aug 17, 2009 - 6:57am
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Frank;
I am at work, but what kind of trucks did ELCO use? Ford, Chevy, Studebaker?
Take care,
TED
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EARL RICHMOND
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Posted on: Aug 17, 2009 - 8:40am
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frank thank you so much for the excellent photos. this is a 4.0 plus endeavor.the photos are unbeatable and very clear.the work done has no equal.thank you eaqrl
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