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displaying a U-boat
BM2
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2006 - 11:08 PM UTC
should I show my type 7 on drydock keel blocks like this -

or use brass stanchions like this -

on a nice Mahogany base?
TacFireGuru
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Posted: Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 03:36 AM UTC
I like the idea of it being displayed on brass and mahogany. The one I'm doing for DDD2 (my dad's boat) will be displayed in a glass-fronted "shadow box" on brass below his ribbons, pics, and medals.

Mike (++) (++)
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Posted: Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 04:15 PM UTC
Hi John!

Personally, I think that a really nice wood base with using keel blocks to hold your model is a GREAT looking finished display, just looks a little more "classy" to me...

~Gunny
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