A tribute to Gramp

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A tribute to Gramp

Post by TRM » Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:20 am

Hello All,

Still new to the forum. I didn't see this section of the forum the first time looking through. I signed up to the forum, originally looking for information of Jeeps to help me with this project. I am making a diorama of my Grandfather in 1/48 scale mainly inspired from a collection of old photographs I came across after he passed last August.

The focal point of the project was to be from this picture of him leaning against a mangled wreck of a FW 190:
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The project is morphing into adding other components. The first few pics Are a quick synopsis of the project, then to the jeep:
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This what would be the back side of what is left over from the wreck.

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The Base
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the kits...
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Starting to bash the kit...
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Now the jeep....at least what I have started so far...
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The Jeep I will attempt to copy...My Grandfather standing in front
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The Bustle...
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The foil will do nicely to simulate (to the best of my knowledge), the canvas top?
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Dry fitting some items in the back.

Please feel free to add any comment and or questions, I am open to suggestions and changes as I go. I am not concerned about the engine as it is not seen. I am interested in the "small" things. Fire extinguisher location, tire hand pump location, grease gun and tools and/or tool boxes. These little things can bring a model to life. Obviously this is where I stand, gathering more information about the jeep itself as I had posted in http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.ph ... 4#p1016294" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I will try to keep the questions regarding the jeep there and here I guess but the modeling photos here.

I thank you for putting up with the long winded 1st post....promise the next ones will be shorter. :)


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Re: A tribute to Gramp

Post by Utah GPW » Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:45 am

A very nice tribute to your Grandfather!!!!OUTSTANDING!!!Ed

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Post by D W Lyles » Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:53 pm

COOL!!! You do GREAT work!!! 8)

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Re: A tribute to Gramp

Post by TRM » Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:22 pm

Thanks guys! The kind words are much appreciated!

Question! :roll:

In these two pics, shows the bracket for the roof. Is there another piece put into the bracket to support both arms or do they individually connect? I guess I am just looking for a clearer understanding of the actual workings of this piece.
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Thanks for any help! :D

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Post by gearhead » Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:32 pm

The top bows are riveted together and pivot at that point.

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Re: A tribute to Gramp

Post by TRM » Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:56 am

Thanks Ed! Those pics you sent are great! I am looking at my pic (gramp), the opening between his left arm and his waist.....I think I am making out what appears to be a bracket for the top. Not sure if it is actually attached or not. Strange it doesn't show up on the other side.....may be perspective.

Thanks again! :D

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Re: A tribute to Gramp

Post by aicastro2010 » Thu Dec 30, 2010 5:03 am

Cant wait to see the finished work:)

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Re: A tribute to Gramp

Post by TopKick » Thu Dec 30, 2010 2:15 pm

OUTSTANDING!
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Re: A tribute to Gramp

Post by TRM » Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:44 pm

Thanks guys! Much appreciated.

Onward...
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Replaced hood on light with scrap PE

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Added some levers, pedals and gauge lights (two posts in the middle top of dash)

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Brackets for the removable roof

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Wire will be the vacuum line for the wipers on the windscreen

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Raised the rear seat to it's upright position, added ribbing and a tire pump....

TBC...

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Post by TRM » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:24 pm

Added front bumper light and tried working on a couple of figures...Still wondering why I chose 1/48?? ???

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Had to cut a few apart and mix and match to get close to the right pose...
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I decided to use the guy sitting in the front of the jeep in my posted pic from earlier. Thought I could give him a camera, like he took the shot of the picture I am trying to recreate...
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Added small case...
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Started painting, this is were I realize how small they really are. :P
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In looking at the picture (jeep pic) The man sitting has sun glasses. Not completely happy, but they will have to do...
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Still a little touch up...

Basic "plot"...
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As you can see, my Grandfather here looks more like the Joker from Batman. I need to fix something with the head....also, still working on ground cover, a ways to go. This will take a while! :P

Cheers!

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Re: A tribute to Gramp

Post by jeepfinger » Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:17 pm

Hi TRM,
Just caught up on this thread. What fantasic work your doing :D Like you say its a very small scale, are you thinking of going large next time :?:
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Re: A tribute to Gramp

Post by TRM » Sun Jan 16, 2011 3:20 pm

Hi Dave. Thank you! LOL! I thought about making something else a little larger....to add more details. Maybe a concept with the jeep not plane??? I will push up to 1/35 scale first.....after that, who knows? I have been messing around with figures lately (need a whole crew for my U-69) they come in finished around 1" at 1/72 scale. Time will tell...

Thanks again!

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Re: A tribute to Gramp

Post by TRM » Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:42 pm

Been working on a lot of things lately, not much time to play. Mostly shoveling! Got to love winter!

Began some work on some peripherals.

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Got rid of Gramps green hair too :P

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Re: A tribute to Gramp

Post by TRM » Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:16 pm

A little update
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If you look at the last couple of pics, you can see my matte finish mishap. In an effort to not pull out the airbrush, I went for the can. :cry: After test firing, I went to spray and got a nice peppering of white dots. still cleaning and touching up. :P Live-N-Learn! ;D ;D

Cheers!

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Re: A tribute to Gramp

Post by fourpassa » Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:08 pm

Hey TRM!
Fantastic work!! Love the little detail, in 48th scale, amazing!!! The tire pump is so cool! How is the progress by now? Can we see some more pics?


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