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David Waples |
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Posted on: Sep 15, 2012 - 5:05pm
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Put a fork in it, she's done! I've been working hard on this little diorama right up to the deadline for the model show today. This is my first scale model show and I entered 4 subjects. Two Destroyers (1:700), One Submarine (1:700), and Rescue of PT-505 diorama in 1:350. The Destroyers took 2nd and 3rd in their category. The Sub took 1st, and YES YES YES, THE ONE I'M MOST EXCITED ABOUT, RESCUE OF PT-505 TOOK FIRST PLACE IN THE DIORAMA CATAGORY!! So, with that the final reveal for the first time outside the contest floor and dedicated to Mr. Joe Frank......
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Sep 15, 2012 - 5:30pm
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Dave I am so happy for you. The Diorama looks beautiful, and you are to be commended for getting it done in time. Thanks for sharing the photo's, JOB WELL DONE MY FRIEND............ Now let's do one in 1/72 scale..........
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David Waples
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Posted on: Sep 15, 2012 - 6:24pm
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Tried to edit the photos but no luck. I tightened them up some. I don't like getting too close in this scale because perspective gets lost.
Thanks
Dave
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TED WALTHER
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Posted on: Sep 15, 2012 - 7:21pm
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David;
Great Job!!!! It turned out beautiful!!!
Take care,
TED
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PeterTareBuilder
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Posted on: Sep 15, 2012 - 8:36pm
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Barvo Zulu! Very well done!
Hard to believe that it's only 1/350 scale!
Congratulations on the 1st place.
Cheers
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PeterTareBuilder
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Posted on: Sep 15, 2012 - 8:37pm
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Meant to say that the water looks like it's liquid and could flow out of the base box.
Cheers
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smallwi
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Posted on: Sep 15, 2012 - 9:04pm
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Dave,
Outstanding diorama, the recognition is well deserved.
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Jeff D
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Posted on: Sep 16, 2012 - 3:56am
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Wow, nice work. All that detail in such a small scale... amazing.
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Drew Cook
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Posted on: Sep 16, 2012 - 10:43am
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Beautiful job, Dave, and congratulations.
You do some great modeling work, my friend!
I can't wait to see your (inevitable) version of the Italeri 1/35th scale PT 103-class boat, however you decide to eventually model it...
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djwhite |
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Posted on: Sep 16, 2012 - 11:43am
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David:
I just printed out the photo's here and took them to Mr. Frank.
I can't even begin to discribe his reaction. He has thanked me numerous times for being a friend to him here in the home, and I have told him that I am the honored one to have his friendship.
He teared up and said now he feels he has two friends here. I asked him where he was in the photgraph and he said he was on the boat by the bridge so he could protect the radar and radio.
He said he would break out his magnifing glass and see if he could recognise himself. He still has all of his since of humor. He can't wait to meet you David.
You have done a remarkable job interpreting a photo taken on D-Day and bringing back some great memories for a real hero.
I am glad to call you a friend as well.
Denny
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