Mark Deliduka

I have seen the same comments as well and I also don't understand them. They all say the dimensions and shape of things aren't accurate for this tank. Funny, when I compare pics of this tank with actual photos; it sure looks like an M-103 to me! I'm going to build it Out of the Box, paint it and weather it some. And then I'm going to set it on my completed shelf and if it looks like a Duck and quacks like a Duck, it's a DUCK!! :drillsergeant: :D :D

Thanks Gil! Sometimes I do lose track; or more rather, lose a significant part of a project as I did above losing the one unfinished flatcar. But, I move on and all is well with the world..... and then I find it! Thanks again for looking in, and for the comment!

Beautiful Job Mark! I love it! The camo pattern really pops and I am extremely impressed with the missiles! Way to go!

I'm not into Games Workshop stuff, but I can always admire and respect an extremely well done model! Way to go Mark! Oh, and put some Star of Davids on this guy so Mark Ford will be happy! LOL!

Happy Thanksgiving back at ya! Mine was pretty good, but we were gone all say so no modeling. I did get some done yesterday though. It must feel great seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on this model; especially knowing it ain't a train! Looking forward to seeing this one done!

Okay, after having gotten a few more models I've decided it was time to get a move on and clear the bench to make room for them. I hadn't quite finished anything yet, but at least I'm a lot closer now. To start with, I managed to get all the bits and bobs installed in the Be-6 Madge's interior. Now all I need to do is complete the bulkheads and get them glued in place; then I can start painting this before I close it up inside the fuselage: It doesn't look like much, but there's at least four dozen little parts on that long deck. After all that, I wanted to work with big pieces. I assembled the two main wings; sans flaps and engines so far: Next I moved on to my USS New York. I assembled the upper hull to the lower hull; then added the stern plate. I opted to have the rear doors closed since this had no interior compartment to put inside: Finally, after all that, the trains were calling me again; in particular, the flatcars. First off, I finished the second short flatcar so that I had both of them done and ready for P/E: And here's a shot of the two of them side-by-side so you can see I did actually build two: Next, since I had three long flatcars completed to the P/E stage, it was time to finish the rest of them. I did finish up two more, to make this five finished flatcars. Here's the first one: And the second one: I wanted to finish all six of these, but I couldn't find the sixth one. All it needs are the upper sidewalls and end pieces too. Oh well, here are the five of them all side-by-side so you can see them all: Next, I decided that the truck chassis for the one flatcar needed to have the upper part completed so that I could finish the truck. I assembled most of the cab; only leaving the rest off until I can paint the interior of the cab and add the windows: Next I built the bed of the truck: Here's what I built all dry-fit together to see how it will look: Finally, here's a shot of all the flatcars I got to the P/E stage: Yeah, now it's time for adding the P/E to all these train cars and engines. That will take several days; I'll probably wait until Hobby Day to do this. Meanwhile, I can continue to build the truck, gun and tank for two of these flatcars. After all of that, I needed a break from railroading. I finally started something I've been wanting to start for a while. Here are the completed chassis of my two SCUD B missile launchers. One will be Russian, the other Iraqi: Okay, that's all for now. I still have a little time today so I'll be working on some more stuff to post next week. Stay tuned! Thanks for looking in, comments are welcome.

Excellent scores guys. I finally have a few things to post here myself. First off are the four items I ordered about five months ago..... and finally was able to pay for: First is my 1/72 scale Aoshima Japanese Type 73 heavy Cargo Truck: Next is an 1/72 scale Aoshima 3.5-ton Fuel Truck: ...and then there's more of these. I guess I'd forgotten that I'd ordered these when I bought the second set and started it. I may build them, unless there's someone who wants to make me an offer for them: Finally, there was this house, which looked very interesting: I really need to get more 1/72 scale buildings like this. Then yesterday, I went with my friend Harmon to Brookhurst Hobbies for their Black Friday sale. I managed to pick these two models up... 1/72 scale Revell of Germany TPz Fuchs, something I haven't built yet: And this one, despite all the insistent statements about how inaccurately shaped and imaginary this tank is: That's all I got for now. I'm not sure I'll be getting much else; at least until some Christmas money comes in. Enjoy! I'm going to go clear my bench of some projects so I can start a few of these now. Feel free to check out my WIPs in the Workbench Thread to see what I worked on in my efforts to clear the bench for these.

This happens at a Nationals? I never knew this and I've been to four of them. This needs to be advertised more effectively if it is. If it is your local contest, then please disregard my post.

Wow, I am overwhelmed at all this spectacular, phenomenal work! Thanks for posting these Al!

Thanks Phil! I do like how they look on the table there.

Remarkable job! Most impressive!

Brilliant idea! It's amazing how some of the simplest things can't be seen initially. This looks much better and done so simplistically. Way to go on a brilliant idea.

Way to go on a well-deserved award! Brilliant!

Excellent Frederico! This looks like something I may get once I get paid again. I would suggest adding a link to the page where you can order this. Thanks.

Hadn't thought about that. Good idea. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

That is sharp! Well done! I would probably go with the Chrome BMF. I think it would stick better to that aluminum than the Alclad. Excellent work, keep it up.

I know everyone has already seen this, but I had brought Dora in to Hobby Day for repairs (the damage can see seen in the Maddog Manufacturing Thread). Since I also had Annie there at Hobby Day; I took the opportunity to shoot a few pics of the two guns sitting side by side. It's an interesting comparison to say the least. Keep in mind that both of these models are in the same scale Here's Dora after her repairs, sitting next to her American cousin Annie: Quite an interesting study in artillery ain't it? Enjoy!

This weekend I went to Hobby Day Friday and Saturday determined to get a lot more done on my two Russian armored trains among other models. I made some pretty good progress, especially on the trains. I also took Dora to get any repairs done on her that happened on the trip back home from Columbus. First off, I decided to pull out all the flatcars and get the beds of them completed. Here's all the ones I was able to get done so far: While those were drying, I pulled out the OB-3 train and assembled the engine and tender since I had already assembled both armored railcars that go with this train: This is what was in the model box for this train. It is still not complete as it is supposed to have a couple flatcars on the front and back: Later on, I pulled out all the flatcars and tried to get them all assembled to the P/E stage. I got about half of them done, due to extensive ejector pin marks that needed filling; and some missing parts that were most likely left at home. Here's as far as I got: Next, I decided to start assembling a couple of the payloads for two of these flatcars. One flatcar is carrying an artillery piece and a truck that mounts a quad Maxim in the truck bed. I started on that truck and got as far as the chassis before I needed to move on: After that, I started the second payload: a BT-5 light tank. I assembled the turret and hull first: Next I added the roadwheels to be sure the suspension was sitting right: This one will be finished with the tracks sitting on top of the fenders like the Russians did when transporting these tanks by rail. Here is how it will look: Now these two trains are starting to take shape. The first one; the OB-3, will have the two short flatcars on the front and back of it. Only one is shown here as the other short flatcar wasn't completed yet: The second train, the "Fascism Fighter", will have the long flatcar carrying the artillery piece and truck in the very front; followed by a long flatcar with an "AA tower". In back, it will have another long flatcar with an "AA tower". I'll possibly tack the flatcar with the BT-5 at the end of this train. Here it is with two of the long flatcars that will have the "AA towers" on them: Finally, after all that, I decided to start a simple model; this one is for a campaign. I pulled out my Trumpeter 1/72 scale T-54B tank. First I added all the roadwheels and other detail parts to the lower hull; and then I glued the tracks together: Next I added all the bits and bobs to the upper hull: Finally, I finished up with assembling the turret: Now, after 25 minutes of assembly, this tank is ready for paint: I should be able to shoot something on this during this week. In closing; as I mentioned, I brought my Dora Railgun in to fix whatever damage may have happened during the trip home. Since coming home from the Nationals in Columbus; I had not taken the time to open my box containing Dora until now. I didn't want to open it at home where I had no space to pull her out to repair anything that had broken, so I waited until I could get to a Hobby Day where I had a whole 4' x 8' table to work on. I'm glad I waited. What I found was heartbreaking: A third of the railings were broken and the barrel was completely broken off along with the breech block. Three of her roadwheel cars were detached and a small platform had broken off. The good news is that besides the interior railings that I could not access easily, if at all; everything else was eminently repairable, especially since I had all the pieces intact in the box. Dora has been rebuilt and is ready for fire missions again. You can see her in my "The Duke Completes Five More Armor" Thread. I posted a couple of comparison pics with her sitting next to her American cousin Annie. Feel free to check them out. Okay, that's all I have for now. This coming week I may be too busy to get much done but I'll keep you posted once I do have some progress to show. Meanwhile, thanks for looking in, comments are welcome.

Just came home from Hobby Day again and once more; I came back with more than I left with. First of all, I went out and got two models I'd ordered some time ago. I finally could pay for them. These are the Toxso Models 1/72 scale SCUD-B Launchers: Yes, there are two of the same model. I plan on making one Russian and one Iraqi. Next, my friend Sean sold me this kit for $20.00. I'd been wanting one for some time. This is the Zvezda 1/72 scale Pe-8 Bomber: Finally, Sean gave me this model of the 1/450 scale HMS Vanguard that he knew he wasn't going to build. This was a gift: That's it for now. I don't know that I'll be getting anything more till next year, but at least I have a few more things to build.

I like it! I think the DurAluminum looks better myself. Looking forward to seeing more.

My pleasure. I hope he gets everything resolved soon.

Thanks Kevin!

Thanks Anthony! I have more pics coming.

Thanks Rusty!

Hey guys, remember back when I had posted this pic of the Starship Troopers I was building and painting for a friend? Well, I just realized that I hadn't posted the finished pics for you all! I had finished these up at least three months ago I believe and was paid a total of $65.00 for doing the lot. He was so impressed he acquired more of these bugs and troopers and wants me to do them too. I told him we'd have to re-negotiate the price; given the difficulty that I had to face with these. He agreed. I didn't paint them according to the movies or the painting guide, but my friend Ryan stated that my paint work looked far better than either one, so without further ado, here's the finished pics: Overall shot of the bugs and troopers: Closeup of the troopers bracing for the onslaught: Finally, a closeup of the bugs themselves, just before they all had 'lunch': Since then he has brought out this game to play and everyone who played it commented on how incredible and magnificent his figures were. He keeps getting more and more requests to play this game now because of these. My apologies for forgetting this, I hope you enjoy them. Thanks for looking in.