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Vosper “Type I” MTB Conversion
Gunny
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Posted: Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 12:15 PM UTC
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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Thanks!
~Gunny
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Posted: Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 01:24 PM UTC
Wonderful work. Thanks for sharing Garth!
TGarthConnelly
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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
bobcicconi
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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
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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.....................
JMartine
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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
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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
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