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Title: Pulp Characters
Post by: hubbabubba on 20 January 2017, 09:03:48 PM: My first offering on the Pulp Boards.

I've had the Pulp Alley rules for around a year and still haven't given them a test drive, so I thought I'd paint up some pulp figs as a break from all the sci fi, and put a couple of leagues together to give 'em a spin.
Here's the first of the lot. Statuesque Phantom Ace with a head swap from a Hasslefree fig.
I love the Statuesque figs, they've got such clean lines to them, they're a real pleasure to behold, but I guess I just wanted to make him mine, hence the head swap.

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m188/son_of_stephen/Jan%202017%20001_zpsmctgh46o.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/son_of_stephen/media/Jan%202017%20001_zpsmctgh46o.jpg.html)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m188/son_of_stephen/Jan%202017%20005_zpsflg8a8k3.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/son_of_stephen/media/Jan%202017%20005_zpsflg8a8k3.jpg.html)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m188/son_of_stephen/Jan%202017%20004_zps7v8bgaod.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/son_of_stephen/media/Jan%202017%20004_zps7v8bgaod.jpg.html)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m188/son_of_stephen/Jan%202017%20008_zpsle29eysm.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/son_of_stephen/media/Jan%202017%20008_zpsle29eysm.jpg.html)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m188/son_of_stephen/Jan%202017%20007_zpsq3dayobb.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/son_of_stephen/media/Jan%202017%20007_zpsq3dayobb.jpg.html)

Hero or villain? As yet to be decided.
He also needs a name if you have any ideas.
I was thinking of Col. Jack Tempest, what do you think?
Any better ideas?
Title: Re: Pulp Adventurer
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 20 January 2017, 09:15:21 PM: Great conversion, lovely painting.
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Post by: NickNascati on 20 January 2017, 09:44:03 PM: I did the same thing. I gave him a bare head. more heroic looking in my mind. I've named my character "Nick Wilde".
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Post by: FramFramson on 20 January 2017, 10:09:53 PM: Looks great! I did a headswap for Minerva when I made my Indian league.

Quote from: NickNascati on 20 January 2017, 09:44:03 PM
I've named my character "Nick Wilde".

Crazy like a fox ;)
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Post by: War In 15MM on 20 January 2017, 10:14:28 PM: Beautiful!
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Post by: warrenpeace on 21 January 2017, 01:48:41 AM: Excellent work! Reminds me a little of the Rutger Hauer character in Blade Runner.
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Post by: warlord frod on 21 January 2017, 02:19:06 AM: Wonderful brush work. I also like the name choice.
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Post by: marianas_gamer on 21 January 2017, 03:36:45 AM: He is great! Love the paint job :-* :-* and I agree with warrenbruhn :D
LB
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Post by: blacksoilbill on 21 January 2017, 05:50:14 AM: Great paint job, and love the headswap.
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Post by: Andym on 21 January 2017, 07:23:05 AM: Well that works a treat! :-*
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Post by: Braz on 21 January 2017, 10:27:52 AM: Seriously nice. :-*
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Post by: Ballardian on 21 January 2017, 12:10:09 PM: Excellent paintjob, the face is great.
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Post by: Matt on 21 January 2017, 03:35:48 PM: Great work! Thanks for sharing. I really like the head swap, and your name is cool too. Sounds like a "good-guy".

Was the head swap pretty straight forward?
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Post by: gary42 on 21 January 2017, 05:05:47 PM: Great! Slippery Jim DeGriz!
Title: Re: Pulp Adventurer
Post by: hubbabubba on 21 January 2017, 10:46:52 PM: Quote from: Matt on 21 January 2017, 03:35:48 PM
Was the head swap pretty straight forward?

It's easy as long as you're not trying to save the original head, which was my intention :?. You just saw it off and then drill out the neck with progressively larger bits.

Thanks for all the positive feed back folks.
Title: Re: Pulp Adventurer
Post by: pistolpete on 23 January 2017, 12:14:41 PM: Quote from: warrenbruhn on 21 January 2017, 01:48:41 AM
Excellent work! Reminds me a little of the Rutger Hauer character in Blade Runner.

I was thinking the same thing.

Great job on the conversion and excellent painting too.
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Post by: Mason on 23 January 2017, 12:58:08 PM: Wonderful brushwork.
That face is stunning!
:-* :-*
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Post by: The Dozing Dragon on 23 January 2017, 02:22:20 PM: Very nice!
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Post by: northtroll on 23 January 2017, 05:10:34 PM: Nice work! He kind of reminds me of a 1930's version of Race Bannon from Johnny Quest.
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Post by: hubbabubba on 15 February 2017, 10:57:59 PM: Thanks for the feedback folks.

I couldn't not paint up this trio of cads as some villainous opposition for our hero.

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m188/son_of_stephen/vulture%20squadron%20001_zps3qwdtope.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/son_of_stephen/media/vulture%20squadron%20001_zps3qwdtope.jpg.html)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m188/son_of_stephen/vulture%20squadron%20004_zpsz3ywlr7f.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/son_of_stephen/media/vulture%20squadron%20004_zpsz3ywlr7f.jpg.html)

(http://animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/mutt22.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: Vagabond on 15 February 2017, 11:06:33 PM: These look as good as your original post - excellent
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Post by: Wolf Girl on 16 February 2017, 02:31:29 AM: Very cool! :-*
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Post by: ivor13 on 16 February 2017, 03:52:35 AM: That's fantastic :o
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Post by: Andym on 16 February 2017, 01:52:41 PM: Brill! :D :-* I feel as though you're missing a dog now though!
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Post by: wulfgar22 on 16 February 2017, 03:48:10 PM: Brilliant. :-* :-* Just had to go and order these straight away!
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Post by: Terwilliger on 16 February 2017, 04:01:23 PM: Very expressive. It's a subtle point, but I like how the original character has invisible eyebrows to match his white hair.
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Post by: hubbabubba on 21 February 2017, 11:43:07 AM: Quote from: Terwilliger on 16 February 2017, 04:01:23 PM
Very expressive. It's a subtle point, but I like how the original character has invisible eyebrows to match his white hair.

I didn't do that on purpose, I'm glad you liked it, but sorry to say that once you'd drawn my attention to it, it really bugged me. To cut a long story short I had to go back and give him some eyebrows. lol

Here he is again with two more from Satuesque; Mak O'Reilly, who I've reimagined as Salvador Rogriguez de la Cruz, veteran of the Spanish Civil war (don't ask him who he fought for!) and Minerva, who will remain Minerva.

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m188/son_of_stephen/Pulp%20Characters%20006_zpsuzbv827m.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/son_of_stephen/media/Pulp%20Characters%20006_zpsuzbv827m.jpg.html)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m188/son_of_stephen/Pulp%20Characters%20008_zps4wsvcam7.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/son_of_stephen/media/Pulp%20Characters%20008_zps4wsvcam7.jpg.html)

And here are three more from Artizan, Jolly Bob complete with John Wayne style underwear, the mysterious Mr Greene and Lily.
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m188/son_of_stephen/Pulp%20Characters%20001_zpsho6izpgh.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/son_of_stephen/media/Pulp%20Characters%20001_zpsho6izpgh.jpg.html)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m188/son_of_stephen/Pulp%20Characters%20002_zpsgwi0k1f2.jpg) (http://s104.photobucket.com/user/son_of_stephen/media/Pulp%20Characters%20002_zpsgwi0k1f2.jpg.html)

Once again, thanks for all the feedback.
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Post by: Michi on 21 February 2017, 11:46:12 AM: Excellent paintjobs that I would love to copy! Too lefthanded though...
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Post by: blacksoilbill on 21 February 2017, 11:52:36 AM: So good! Superb painting right there.
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Post by: Colonel Tubby on 21 February 2017, 03:43:39 PM: Fantastic work, really like the muted palette you've used.
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Post by: Ballardian on 21 February 2017, 04:13:01 PM: Superb paintwork, love what you've done with the Statuesque minis.
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Post by: wulfgar22 on 21 February 2017, 05:30:13 PM: Lovely! :-*
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Post by: ivor13 on 21 February 2017, 06:24:20 PM: Wow! Just amazing :o
And this ladies and gentleman is why I don't like to post photos of my hack job painted figures on here lol
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Post by: Vagabond on 21 February 2017, 11:02:24 PM: Still excellent
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Post by: hubbabubba on 10 August 2017, 05:58:54 PM: Bit of an update and a recap. (thanks Photofuckup >:D)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/JX8YLW0CZ0er/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/9VPqEfyHWeYJ/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/VJ4Pslzppohc/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/XZn4cY3HbWjt/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/x18XmeFwyBrO/1k0.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: Orctrader on 10 August 2017, 07:42:07 PM: Top work. :)

Who makes...So I can buy them...The girl in the white blouse and the (rather plump) fellow in the pink shirt?
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: hubbabubba on 10 August 2017, 08:29:40 PM: Thanks.

The girl is Minerva from Statuesque, and the sturdy gentleman is Tanky Bob from Artizan
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Post by: d phipps on 10 August 2017, 09:14:59 PM: Excellent work on the figures. The head swaps on the Pulp Alley figures are great!

I hope you don't mind if we add the Pulp Alley figures to our gallery?
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Post by: hubbabubba on 10 August 2017, 09:32:30 PM: Nope, I'd be honoured if you did so.

Edit: should you require better quality images let me know. I've just switched from photoarsehole to myalbum, but I'm not entirely convinced, the myalbum images seem smaller and of poorer quality :-(
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: hubbabubba on 06 September 2017, 12:07:05 AM: Better photos of the latest two.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4435/36655024910_e9f7e3ca06_b.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4363/36655026150_dcc90e41fe_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: Commander Roj on 06 September 2017, 09:18:24 AM: Quote from: hubbabubba on 06 September 2017, 12:07:05 AM
Better photos of the latest two.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4435/36655024910_e9f7e3ca06_b.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4363/36655026150_dcc90e41fe_b.jpg)

Fantastic Golgo conversion! I think I might do something similar.
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: d phipps on 06 September 2017, 07:14:57 PM: Quote from: Commander Roj on 06 September 2017, 09:18:24 AM
Fantastic Golgo conversion! I think I might do something similar.

+1 :-*
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: hubbabubba on 20 September 2017, 12:16:56 PM: Thanks for the feedback.

Some early war Germans to form another league.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4336/37170511092_b90512417f_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4431/37170510812_f1cbd4e2db_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4421/37170511362_3c98e16570_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4338/37170510612_f9fd7697f8_b.jpg)
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Post by: Mason on 20 September 2017, 12:49:08 PM: Wonderful brushwork.
Those 'orrible bastards make a seriously attractive force seen all together like that.
:-* :-*
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Post by: Duke Donald on 20 September 2017, 03:39:32 PM: These are great. They really look the part of evil nazi goons.
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Post by: Ballardian on 20 September 2017, 03:40:28 PM: Lovely work, a fantastic looking group :) (The Golgo headswap is great.)
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Post by: dinohunterpoa on 20 September 2017, 11:07:58 PM: GREAT brushwork, CONGRATULATIONS! :-*
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Post by: hubbabubba on 19 January 2018, 12:47:58 PM: Some more characters painted over the last 3 months or so...

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4613/38879069245_6171c63653_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4708/39067917124_18a6ea85e5_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/39067916424_085cdf32a9_b.jpg)

The 4 Aviator ladies are Statuesque, together with Minerva from the last picture. Everything else from Artizan.

Slds
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: Mason on 19 January 2018, 01:34:53 PM: Superb!

I love your painting style.
:-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Andym on 19 January 2018, 06:22:34 PM: Wow! Nice painting! :-*

That leather looks soft, soft, soft!
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Post by: d phipps on 19 January 2018, 06:51:24 PM: Excellent work!
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Post by: soldado on 19 January 2018, 07:40:26 PM: Cor Blimey, this thread is filled with all sorts of lovely work.
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Post by: Dangerboy on 19 January 2018, 08:36:36 PM: Those are all some great looking miniatures, but the jackets on those pilots are amazing.
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Post by: pacarat on 21 January 2018, 03:51:45 PM: Beautiful...
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Post by: Metternich on 04 February 2018, 10:27:40 PM: Fantastic painting
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Post by: Codsticker on 04 February 2018, 11:12:29 PM: Quote from: Dangerboy on 19 January 2018, 08:36:36 PM
Those are all some great looking miniatures, but the jackets on those pilots are amazing.
I agree- hubbabubba has nailed the leather.
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Post by: sglancy12 on 05 February 2018, 05:49:41 PM: Amazing work Hubbabubba.

You're Nazis look eminently punchable.

A. Scott Glancy
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: hubbabubba on 06 June 2018, 10:33:12 AM: Hi again.

finally got around to finishing Gage for the Sky pirates league.

Thanks for all the feedback folks, always nice to hear.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1760/41896646334_51c641b71d_h.jpg)
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Post by: Elk101 on 06 June 2018, 09:31:30 PM: That's a very nice, understated paint job. It really works for that sculpt although I must admit I don't recognise it. I'd quite like to pick one up myself, where is it from, if you don't mind me asking?
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Post by: hubbabubba on 06 June 2018, 10:23:36 PM: It's from Statuesque miniatures, excellent sculpts and great service.

Thanks for the feedback.
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: Elk101 on 06 June 2018, 11:03:45 PM: Thanks. Are Statuesque a little taller than the likes of Artizan?
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Post by: hubbabubba on 07 June 2018, 03:58:44 PM: No, they're a good match. You can see Minerva, the female with the eye patch fom Statuesque, next to some Artizan Turks in a previous pic, there's also a previous photo of a conversion of Satuesque's Golgo Santana next to some Artizana nd Crusader Nazis.
In addition, if I recall correctly Andrew has got lots of size comparissons either on his site or on his blog or facebook page.
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Post by: ErikB on 07 June 2018, 06:08:19 PM: Wow!!!!!!!!!!! Excellent job on these!

The first image made me think of Race Bannon from Johnny Quest.

https://www.google.com/search?q=race+bannon&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi_nt7xhMLbAhWELHwKHRMeAJ8Q_AUICigB&biw=1346&bih=693

There are some really nice French Foreign Legion pulp minis from both Artizan and Bob Murch's aptly named Pulp Figures, should you be interested.

My kids and I named the leader of the Pulp Figures FFL "Major Claude van der Gronk." Supposedly it sounds Flemmish, somehow.
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Post by: Elk101 on 07 June 2018, 09:17:26 PM: Thanks for the info
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Post by: d phipps on 07 June 2018, 10:01:05 PM: Quote from: Elk101 on 06 June 2018, 11:03:45 PM
Thanks. Are Statuesque a little taller than the likes of Artizan?

Some of Andrew's minis are slightly taller, but the figures he sculpted for our Pulp Alley line are designed to match Copplestone, Artizan, and so on...

(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/PA%20Miniature%20Line/Pulp%20Alley%20Miniattures%20Collection%20copy_zpsjxbvmpg6.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: hubbabubba on 12 September 2021, 12:37:32 AM: Finally got around to Mutley.

Only took me three years ;D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51450171894_e54b101f93_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: Blackwolf on 12 September 2021, 01:03:45 AM: Nice! Cracking thread :-*
And to reiterate Statuesque are wonderful miniatures,and Andrew is a top bloke
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Post by: Gun bunny on 13 September 2021, 12:22:38 AM: OH PLEASE TELL ME WHERE YOU GOT SNIDLEY AND MUTLEY :D :D :D
Quote from: hubbabubba on 12 September 2021, 12:37:32 AM
Finally got around to Mutley.

Only took me three years ;D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51450171894_e54b101f93_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Characters
Post by: hubbabubba on 13 September 2021, 07:16:48 AM: Quote from: Gun bunny on 13 September 2021, 12:22:38 AM
OH PLEASE TELL ME WHERE YOU GOT SNIDLEY AND MUTLEY :D :D :D

DD was from Artizan's Thrilling tales; https://www.artizandesigns.com/prod.php?prod=1215, and Mutley comes from Crooked dice; https://crooked-dice.co.uk/product/road-agents-2/.

Thanks for the comments.
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Post by: has.been on 13 September 2021, 09:07:40 AM: Love your muted painting.
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Post by: FreakyFenton on 14 September 2021, 09:16:35 PM: Quote from: has.been on 13 September 2021, 09:07:40 AM
Love your muted painting.
+1
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Post by: majorsmith on 04 October 2021, 09:10:21 AM: Bit late to the party but some lovely painting
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Post by: hubbabubba on 15 March 2023, 08:16:37 PM: Hello, hello.

Three new arabs to give these guys some more options.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52750240763_670ac94ef3_k.jpg)

And the group as a whole.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52750157785_2314df11e8_k.jpg)
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on 16 March 2023, 07:47:51 AM: Great work throughout the thread. 👍
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Post by: Aethelwulf on 16 March 2023, 07:58:27 AM: Awesome painting, wish I could get these miniatures.
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Post by: hubbabubba on 17 March 2023, 10:43:54 PM: Thanks gents
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Post by: Elk101 on 18 March 2023, 04:14:15 PM: Very nice indeed.
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Post by: flags_of_war on 20 March 2023, 10:18:10 AM: Beautiful paint jobs