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Offline Helen

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« on: February 23, 2008, 03:07:15 AM »
Hi folks,
Well inspired by Peder's lovely sailor a day project I decided to show so far my German Hochseeflotte collection using Brigade Games "Ends of the Earth" range of figures and scratch built vessels and the Brigade Games U-Boat. The project is not finished yet. I'm looking at German sailor hats for converting on the existing figures.

For my landing craft this needs a vehicle which I'm still looking at. Needs to be able to operate in all climatic conditions. I'll use a mountain gun for the landing party to give them some extra firepower against the creatures.

You will notice my M 57 of the Minensuchboot 1916 class that has been slightly scaled back in detail from the original plans-Further work is ongoing.

This is so I can do my Pulp adventure based on "The Land That Time Forgot" plus other adventures.

Oh one must not forget Gus my cat 8)

There will also be a German float plane and/or helicopter.






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Offline Malamute

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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2008, 08:46:52 AM »
Great stuff Helen, Love that boat :love:
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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2008, 09:32:50 AM »
very inspiring, Helen, makes me really envious :)
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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2008, 09:48:25 AM »
Admiral Helen, that´s a pretty neat fleet you´ve got! :o

And that cat looks charming, too!
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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2008, 10:27:04 AM »
Grand stuff Helen - the pic of the aft cannon looks particularyl good with all the foliage in the background. Although the great big guscat is my favourite!
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Offline matakishi

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« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2008, 10:41:52 AM »
I particularly like the big ship. Simple but effective, perfect for wargaming.

It's a shame there aren't more women in our hobby, if they were all as knowledgeable, enthusiastic and prolific as you Helen we'd be mainstream. Hell, we'd even be on the telly!   :lol:
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« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2008, 10:56:53 AM »
Thanks Guys for your lovely kind words :)

Admiral Helen - nice thought but I think I'd prefer Deck officer (I believe thats a warrant officer).
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Offline muppetman

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« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2008, 11:00:26 AM »
Great looking project girl.. i dont know about that cat tho.. shifty looking eyes....
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« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2008, 11:03:21 AM »
Very nice. Is the cat scratch built too. :lol:
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2008, 11:40:06 AM »
Quote from: "twrchtrwyth"
Very nice. Is the cat scratch built too. :lol:


How did she made it so fluffy?
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« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2008, 01:37:28 PM »
To quote the movie

"I think youre gonna need a bigger (u-)boat" ...

To take out that giant relict cat monster thing in the background.
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« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2008, 08:28:55 PM »
I'm really looking forward to the upcoming U-Boat from Company B/Brigade Games. At least it will have an 8.8 cm gun and a single barrel 2cm flak. Perfect against those large predators out there 8)

Thanks again for your lovely comments.

God Bless
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« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2008, 08:56:52 PM »
Hey, Helen.  Terrific work!  I love the landing craft.

You said you were looking for a vehicle for the landing craft.  Have you considered a Kettenkrad?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SdKfz_2

I think they're super "pulp-y" and would be perfect for a landing craft.

Tamiya makes one in 1/48:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=32502
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« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2008, 08:42:43 AM »
Quote from: "Big Juju"
Hey, Helen.  Terrific work!  I love the landing craft.

You said you were looking for a vehicle for the landing craft.  Have you considered a Kettenkrad?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SdKfz_2

I think they're super "pulp-y" and would be perfect for a landing craft.

Tamiya makes one in 1/48:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=32502


Thanks Juju,

I might look at that of an SDKFZ 10 or SDKFZ 10/4. At least the latter has a flak gun which I can used against winged predators or other beasties.
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« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2008, 09:43:59 AM »
Wonderfull job, Very inspiring !!! :love:

Thank you for sharing,



Eladio
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