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HMS Attacker 1943
Gunny
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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2008 - 12:12 AM UTC
Ahoy, mates!

Crew mate Mike McCabe shares this build of HMS Attacker,1943, based on the Tamiya Bogue kit, in this MSW feature!

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
~Gunny
goldenpony
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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2008 - 12:34 AM UTC
Nice looking jeep carrier!

Thanks for sharing!

Clanky44
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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2008 - 01:10 AM UTC
Great looking carrier. The intricate camo on the hull and the post shaded deck are standouts!

Well done and thanks for sharing,

Frank
Gunny
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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2008 - 03:22 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Great looking carrier. The intricate camo on the hull and the post shaded deck are standouts!

Well done and thanks for sharing,

Frank



Can't argue with this fact, Mr. Portela!
I absolutely LOVE this build!

Mike's water effect's typically blow me away, and this is some of the finest, IMHO............
skipper
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Posted: Friday, January 25, 2008 - 03:59 AM UTC
Hi Mike

Excellent, excellent - I can't find anything to point out that could be corrected or improved!
It is definitely one of your best models!!!! Congratulations, mate!

Mark, thanks for sharing it

Skipper

PS: Hmm, I have to see the differences on my D-24 Tracker
rokket2001
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Posted: Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 09:25 PM UTC
wow, very fine work! The deck is gorgeous, and the whole scene is alive. TOP work, mate, top!
rokket2001
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Posted: Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 09:47 PM UTC
Oops, forgot to say, excellent subject choice, and well written article.
JMartine
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 04:11 AM UTC
Just gorgoeus build, love the weathering and the water effects just blow me away... thanks for sharing!
#027
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 10:51 AM UTC
Beautiful work Mike. The shading is first class on the deck. This kind of wear is something most people overlook.

later...Gator
wildspear
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 04:10 AM UTC
Great build, I really like how you portrayed the water to give the build a sense of speed.
peterf
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 05:38 AM UTC
Top score in all categories, Mike, and as mentioned as well a fine piece of text to go with it.

Peter F
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Rhone, France
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Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 06:25 AM UTC
Great build as always, I really love all those tiny Spitfires on the deck!
and your pictures always have that special atmospheres that make your work really stand out
JB
RickHeinbaugh
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Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 07:02 PM UTC
Thanks, Mike. This is an inspiration!

Rick
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Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 04:41 AM UTC
Hi Mike,

Really excellent build the Carrier looks brillient. A real gem, thanks for sharing this one. The aroecafe and figs give a real sense of stuff going on, great work.

Al
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