Join us in a great build story from our mate T. Garth Connelly, the conversion of the Airfix 1:72 Vosper kit, “Type I” MTB as MTB-385!
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Vosper “Type I” MTB ConversionGunny
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 12:15 PM UTC
Posted: Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 01:24 PM UTC
Wonderful work. Thanks for sharing Garth!
TGarthConnelly
Connecticut, United States
Joined: August 03, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 02:47 AM UTC
Thanks Kenny,
Yeah, it really came out of "drydock" a lot better than it went into it. The new CORRECT paint scheme really dresses it up as does the guns from NAUTILUS and GLS - the Holman Projector from GLS adds another historical accuracy to it too.
Wait until you guys see the MGB that I'm having built from the AIRFIX RAF ASRL ... Mr. Pienkowski is using a 20mm from WEM, as well as their Colourcoats paints, Vickers 0.5 inch guns from AEROCLUB and depth charges from GLS on that bad-boy ...
Garth
Yeah, it really came out of "drydock" a lot better than it went into it. The new CORRECT paint scheme really dresses it up as does the guns from NAUTILUS and GLS - the Holman Projector from GLS adds another historical accuracy to it too.
Wait until you guys see the MGB that I'm having built from the AIRFIX RAF ASRL ... Mr. Pienkowski is using a 20mm from WEM, as well as their Colourcoats paints, Vickers 0.5 inch guns from AEROCLUB and depth charges from GLS on that bad-boy ...
Garth
bobcicconi
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 10:43 AM UTC
Nice job! Do you think if I get a hat like yours that I could attract nice looking women like in your photo?
TGarthConnelly
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Monday, May 17, 2010 - 02:26 AM UTC
I dunno Bob, you Salami ...
That's my Indiana Jones hat and jacket.
Oh, and get this; they're sisters.....................
That's my Indiana Jones hat and jacket.
Oh, and get this; they're sisters.....................
JMartine
New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 18, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 01:18 AM UTC
Very nice build Garth! Great little story and build information. Thanks for sharing!
TGarthConnelly
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 05:34 AM UTC
Thanks James, it has become one of my favorite models since the rebuilding.
If one has the skill, time and good research data and good after-market accessories - the kit CAN be made into a stunning model.
Garth
If one has the skill, time and good research data and good after-market accessories - the kit CAN be made into a stunning model.
Garth