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Title: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: panzerfaust200 on 13 May 2008, 12:26:51 AM
Ein Windhund im Wolfspelz*
*(a greyhound in wolfs clothing - Thanks Chris  :D)
(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/8648/dscf4569fc1.jpg)

The latest recruit to SS-Kampfgruppe Wotan - captured following an ambush on a US recce unit west of Aachen and following a short spell with the maintainance crew, who overpainted its markings and gave it a quick spray of dunklegelb it was pressed into service by the A.A.Abt. who enjoy its speed and the advantage of "appearing" friendly when spotted by Allied units; although judging from the panzerfaust on it's deck - they clearly hold little faith in its main armament!

(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/816/dscf4545jt0.jpg)

(http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/7519/dscf4531nm6.jpg)

(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9779/dscf4567zf5.jpg)

(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1861/dscf4548ae1.jpg) (http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/472/dscf4542tn9.jpg)
(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/599/dscf4558zr4.jpg) (http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5676/dscf4555gh7.jpg)

(http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/7527/dscf4573ax6.jpg)

The kit is the plastic Italieri M8 Greyhound, with parts of an etched brass detailing set by ExtraTECH and a set of resin wheels by Caliber72. I've added lots of my own details from brass rod - which is sturdier than etch on the gaming table! Figures are from the old Foundry 20mm range (driver) and AB (the vehicle commander - with an old Foundry 20mm head) Stowage is from Goffy & SHQ and sculpted to fit.

this was my entry for the Guild's current Group build "captured" ;)
http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=114 (http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=114)

(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3204/dscf4238xc3.jpg)
(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9485/dscf4486af4.jpg)(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7703/dscf4488uo5.jpg)

(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2597/greyhound03wr2.jpg)
if i'm honest this pic was my inspiration!

rob.   :D
Title: Re: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: postal on 13 May 2008, 02:56:24 AM
nice
Title: Re: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: Westfalia Chris on 13 May 2008, 07:15:15 AM
Alright - you are JUST forgiven that abominable bable-fu because of the very nice piece! lol Nice job on the camo. And that stowage is fine, too!

A correct translation would be, btw, "Ein Windhund im Wolfspelz".
Title: Re: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: panzerfaust200 on 13 May 2008, 07:27:55 AM
A correct translation would be, btw, "Ein Windhund im Wolfspelz".

 ;)thanks for that.... (i guess being able to speak the language helps, hope my translator machine german wasn't TOO awful?)

rob.  o_o
Title: Re: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: Westfalia Chris on 13 May 2008, 08:53:31 AM

 ;)thanks for that.... (i guess being able to speak the language helps, hope my translator machine german wasn't TOO awful?)

Well, erm.. yes it was. It went down to "A Greyhound occupied with dressing a Wolf". And the mental image of that ranges from funny to... awkward.
Title: Re: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: Arlequín on 13 May 2008, 09:04:58 AM

 ;)thanks for that.... (i guess being able to speak the language helps, hope my translator machine german wasn't TOO awful?)

Well, erm.. yes it was. It went down to "A Greyhound occupied with dressing a Wolf". And the mental image of that ranges from funny to... awkward.

Excellent model!

I must admit I use babelfish a lot and wonder how long people are laughing for when they read it.

I once read a translated Japanese description of the 88mm as a "wepon capable of disrespecting the enemy with a long length".  :o
Title: Re: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: Darkoath on 14 May 2008, 02:21:18 AM
Well Jim that translation would either really offend a Japanese business man or he would end up buying you dinner! lol
Title: Re: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: Arcticman on 14 May 2008, 06:51:43 PM
That is a great piece of work  :-*
Nice to see all the details and love the paint job!
Title: Re: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: muppetman on 14 May 2008, 09:53:33 PM
Now thats using the old gray matter.. this is the sort of stuff that gets me waters flowing.. yes the m8 looks great, yes the paint job looks great, but its the background work that makes this model so fine.. top job well done :-*

i nicked a copy of photo btw. where did you find it???

Have you got any more work you can show us?? i need to see more ;)
Title: Re: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: panzerfaust200 on 16 May 2008, 11:44:38 PM
Have you got any more work you can show us?? i need to see more ;)

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=5812.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=5812.0)

just for you! ;)
Title: Re: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: muppetman on 17 May 2008, 02:52:16 PM
Have you got any more work you can show us?? i need to see more ;)

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=5812.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=5812.0)

just for you! ;)

Very, very nice, i also love to convert stuff.. its nice to see other peeps doing the same.
its amazing what a bit of greenstuff can do
Title: Re: Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm
Post by: TadPortly on 17 May 2008, 05:01:46 PM
Really nice paint job - particularly the SS camo.  The detailing is spot on too.  :-*