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JMSDF Icebreaker Shirase AGB-5002

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About Rui Matos (skipper)
FROM: LISBOA, PORTUGAL

Hi all Crew Members!
Rui Matos, 39 years old (in 2006), married, former Portuguese Navy Fire Control Radar Operator , and "owned" by two cats - James, Stripes (Riscas in portuguese, now deceased) and Moon (Lua)!
I've been modeling since I was 6, but only have turned to Submarines in 1991 o...


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skipper
Allô Jean-Bernard! Thanks for your compliments - and indeed, this ship breaks all the attention towards it, mainly because of the color! It stands out in the middle of all those grays Thank you (once again) Rui
MAY 18, 2008 - 02:20 AM
JMartine
Gorgeous work... ditto the "ice crunching" comment, the composition reflects an active scene vis-a-vis a passive "ships is here and so is the ice". Another great work (and bookmark) for future reference~!
MAY 18, 2008 - 12:13 PM
peterf
As sweet as a Portugese custard filo pastry with cinnamon on top. Cheers, Rui Peter F
MAY 19, 2008 - 12:51 AM
skipper
Thanks James Thanks Peter, but I think that the pastry is far better than this Thanks for your support Rui
MAY 19, 2008 - 09:57 AM
Clanky44
Well done Rui!... great looking ice-breaker and very nicely rendered ice flows. Frank
MAY 20, 2008 - 10:50 AM
whittman181
Great job A very interesting subject and a very nice presentation. The ice looks very chilly also Bob
MAY 20, 2008 - 11:35 AM
MikeM
nice to see ideas aired over a beer at Telford come to fruition! Great job Rui, I like it a lot. My variation on the ice theme is still in the box! Mike
MAY 20, 2008 - 10:50 PM
Harry_at_BFM
Very Nice build Rui!! Wished I'd been there for the pastry, but Peter F. sent photos. @ Mike Mc Hope that box is in the frig, the ice might melt!
MAY 21, 2008 - 03:03 AM
skipper
Thanks guys - I just say: More to come!!! Cheers, Rui
MAY 21, 2008 - 11:57 AM
Karybdis
Rui, I have to repeat what everybody else is saying with great work! I love the way the ice is done and the weathering is perfect! I think this is my favorite of your builds so far...
MAY 22, 2008 - 03:40 AM
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