- Attention : SERGEANT HOWARD ! Awhile back I replied to your question about my JD SHERMAN , don't know if you saw it or not ? -- THE HIGHWAYMAN ( HOH ), 07:40:50 10/10/08 Fri (ca03-ch01-bl03.ca-sanfranc0.sa.earthlink.net/207.69.139.135)
Anywho , I don't know if you're still interested in it or not ? If you are , please feel free to e-mail me directly , and I'll be glad to send you a pic of it . As to your question about PAYPAL if you go to their website they have a Tutorial on there that explains the whole process . Thanks again for your interest in my stuff , I appreciate it very much !
THE HIGHWAYMAN ( HOH )
POW / MIA YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN , NOT NOW , NOT EVER !
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- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 18:19:01 09/22/08 Mon (pool-72-87-32-87.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.87)
Ok troops, time for another cool site update from our fellow men in the field. Another photo story episode today, so let's get right to it!
Returning for today is our old friend Irish13 with part 18 of is WWII OSS photo story, starring Lt. Cal Lee, continued from photo set 3621.
In this episode, ol' Cal comes across a lost downed British Airman, then attends that Belgian resistance meeting that we learned of in the last episode, and even captures himself a sneaky German spy! As always, more cool photos from our old friend. So if you've been following Irish13's OSS story like I have, then definitely be sure to check out this cool new episode. Special thanks to Irish13 for sending this new one in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that's it for today. More cool pics and stuff on the way for tomorrow as usual. So be sure to come on back, regular time and check them out! Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- Irish, the whole story tonight was great, but really loved the addition of the Brit pilot! (NT) -- Rich, 18:23:01 09/22/08 Mon
- A whole lot of new things will be happening in the future tales of Lt. Lee OSS. There will be some interesting new charaters as well. (NT) -- Irish13 (HOH), 18:38:54 09/22/08 Mon
- Cool episode, Irish !! I like the Fighter Pilot dude, and that chick, Vanessa :) That's a cool outfit that she has on, and I like how she's packin' a .10 guage hand-cannon :) I know it's a flare gun, but a shotgun-handgun sounded pretty cool (lol). Excellent photos and set-ups my friend, and I can't wait for the next Episode :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 18:41:22 09/22/08 Mon
- cool episode Irish (NT) --
okimbored, 20:53:43 09/22/08 Mon
I've been really enjoying your story, Irish! And also your camera work!!! Very realistic poses and action shots!!! And the suspense continues! (NT) -- Medi-Jeep(+)HOH, 05:28:50 09/23/08 Tue
- Very impressive Irish! Your story continues to take a series of interesting twists and turns. (NT) -- Ranger322, 10:08:02 09/23/08 Tue
- Irish, definitely enjoying the story. I have to admit, I liked the use of the flare pistol... it looks menacing!!! (NT) -- ilaf, 09:22:32 09/25/08 Thu
- graeylin's daily trivia -- graeylin, 17:41:04 09/24/08 Wed (75-104-175-205.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.175.205)
CK2 knew the answer, Robert E Lee was Lincoln's first choice to head the US Army/ In fact, Lincoln offered the job to Lee, who turned him down and sided with his Virginia roots, and lead the Confederate Army for the duration of the war. As noted by others, Lincoln couldn't settle on a second choice for quite some time, until circumstances prompted him to appoint Grant.
It is thought that R E Lee might be the only person to have been offered command of both armies in the same war.
Today's question: Who was the highest ranking Union officer killed in the Civil War? Bonus, what where his last words:
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- OT Wanted...old Sideshow & Cotswold Civil War muskets -- CK2, 19:05:20 09/23/08 Tue (cpe-24-166-248-72.cinci.res.rr.com/24.166.248.72)
Hey guys, I know I posted this message before but I wanted to do it again. I was wondering if any of you have any old Sideshow or Cotswold Civil War muskets, Sharp's rifles or carbines or old Army revolvers you're not using ?
There is stong talk of a huge photo shoot going to happen in Ohio. Collectively, we can probably pull together 15 cannons, 50 plus horses for cavalry and maybe over 150 troops for infantry. We are talking major battle scenes here !!! LOL !!!
I've also dug out my old Power Team Command Center and have an idea I could mabe turn this into a little Gone With The Wind, Tara. Some paint, maybe curtains in the windows, new carpet, some home furnishings and such. What do you think GL. Is this do-able ???? I'm remembering back to the old days when you did you French Underground shoot at the chataeu... Remember ????
Drop me a line if you guys can help an old Seabee out. I don't think I have anything you want for trade but we still have money to barter with. Mention Muskets in the subject line of the email.
CK2, out.
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- 1/6 For Sale (inside)..... -- Sgt. Horvath 1, 19:00:50 09/24/08 Wed (d75-154-77-4.abhsia.telus.net/75.154.77.4)
I have a DML Danny McMillan DX'07 (convention exclusive) figure for sale. Never removed from mint box. Asking $75.00 US.
If interested, please e-mail me at:
alcaron@telus.net
Thanks for looking.
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- This is going out to Dewback Matt, how are you doing Buds? hope you are all copesthetic and kicking it big time, anyway I am sending out good thoughts your way buds, as I am sure a lot of others here are as well. -- TC, 23:38:22 09/22/08 Mon (dynamic-acs-24-154-114-36.zoominternet.net/24.154.114.36)
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- Littlebird Question -- mattlocke, 12:14:31 09/23/08 Tue (NoHost/66.119.109.74)
Does anybody have any experience in turning the Littlebird 5 rotor into a 4 rotor? Im wanting to turn my Littlebird into a Loach.Im not sure if 21st Century made when making the Loach, made a 4 rotor? If so does anybody have one laying around they would trade or sell?
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- Re: Hey old pal, I know a guy around here that has a Loach. I can check with him and see if he can tell you if it has four blades or not. He might sell it. I'll check into it. (NT) -- CK2, 18:44:01 09/23/08 Tue
- All of the earlier OH6 Littlebirds by TUS were the Hughes 600 that are still in current use pretty much. The Viet Nam era Hughes 500 with the "V" tail and four bladed rotor was released later by TUS, but is rare. As usual I never saw one around here. I do recall some conversion techniques for the 600 to 500 posted on the internet years ago though. (NT) -- Rich, 10:26:12 09/24/08 Wed
- Re: Sorry pal, I just got an email from one of our other club members and he does not want to part with his Loach. He's pretty fond of it. (NT) -- CK2, 16:31:21 09/24/08 Wed
- Hey no problem CK2, Im just looking for a 4 blade rotor or a how to convert one from 5 to 4, which I think is going to be impossible, lol. (NT) -- mattlocke, 17:45:37 09/24/08 Wed
- graeylin's daily trivia -- graeylin, 17:40:23 09/23/08 Tue (75-104-175-151.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.175.151)
rich and Tank Mechanic teamed up for the right answer: Queenie Bennett gave her fiance George Dixon a $20 gold coin for luck as he went off to war. THe coin saved Dixon's life once, deflecting a Union Bullet. Dixon carried the coin on board the CSS Hunley, which sank with all hands. The coin was found in the wreakage by a team funded by Clive Cussler, and the coin now resides in Cussler's collection.
Today's question: Gen Grant was Lincoln's second choice to lead the Army of the North. Who did lincoln offer the position to first?
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Trade request -- Sgt.Schultz, 21:35:37 09/23/08 Tue (NoHost/76.210.96.78)
Hello all, I'm looking for a couple things this week.
> TUS Urban camo uniform (from the old SWAT sets)
> MAC10 w/ supressor
> TUS CAR15 silencers
My trade list is here. Thanks for looking.
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- Passing of a friend -- k.43, 07:29:40 09/21/08 Sun (adsl-074-167-054-150.sip.jan.bellsouth.net/74.167.54.150)
I'm sad to report on the passing of one of my dear friends this morning. Her name was Evelyn Alexander and she was a great lady. Evelyn was a collector of almost everything. Our common interests were militaria, military miniatures, military prints, military history books and books in general. She fought a long and hard battle with cancer. She was ever the optimist and it brought her through many hard battles. One of the funny stories she told me recently involved her home in New Jersey. Her husband was a WWII Marine war hero who was left wheel chair bound as a result of wounds. He was able to drive but was unable to open and close the garage door. To solve that problem they had a post beside the driveway with a flange on it and what looked like a can attached rigged to control the door. He had merely to drive up to it and push the flange and the garage door would either open or close. One day a lady from Rutgers University came by and knocked on the door. Evelyn answered the door and said hello. The lady from Rutgers said that she wanted to talk to Evelyn about the submarine buried in her front yard and her desire to dig it up. Of course Evelyn didn't know what she was talking about and denied having a submarine buried in the yard. The lady from Rutgers persisted and said that it was obvious that there was a submarine buried there because of the periscope sticking up out of the ground. After sharing some words of wisdom with the lady from Rutgers Evelyn finally convinced her to leave. Then there was the mountain howitzer in the front yard...but that's another story. Please say a prayer for my friend. Thanks guys.
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- my thought are with you, and your friend Evelyn's family (NT) -- okimbored, 13:06:45 09/21/08 Sun
- My prayers are with you, my friend :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 16:14:07 09/21/08 Sun
- So sorry for the loss of your friend, and our prayers are with her family. But, do tell us about the mountain howitzer some day. (NT) -- Rich, 17:08:05 09/21/08 Sun
- Always sorry to hear about a loss of a friend, but my thoughts & prayers are with you and her family. (NT) -- Medi-Jeep(+)HOH, 05:40:28 09/23/08 Tue
- My condolences on your loss, my friend. I'll definitely say a prayer for the good Ms. Alexander. (NT) -- Sgt.Schultz, 19:58:23 09/23/08 Tue
- ebay plug -- Mikey, 17:34:55 09/23/08 Tue (dialup-4.252.194.65.Dial1.Chicago1.Level3.net/4.252.194.65)
selling figs on ebay check them out if interested
item #:300261225628
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- graeylin's daily trivia -- graeylin, 17:43:02 09/22/08 Mon (75-104-175-151.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.175.151)
Rich got it right, his very own 37th Iowa Volunteer was a greybeard regiment, made up of men over the age of 45! they fought with honors in the US Civil War and were mustered out at the end with only 3 dead, out of almost 1100 who served, an amazing record.
Today's question: What do Queenie Bennett, George Dixon and Clive Cussler all have in common?
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- Heads Up - TUS Carded Sets 5.95 Each @ Atlantic Toys -- FET, 13:43:31 09/23/08 Tue (cpe-24-143-163-096.cable.alamedanet.net/24.143.163.96)
http://stores.homestead.com/AtlanticToys/Categories.bok?category=21st+Century+Toys
Heads up guys, Atlantic Toys put their TUS carded gun sets on sale to 5.95.
Looks like what's left right now is
Police Shotgun Set
Axis Series III
Soviet Bloc Series II
Street Heat Series II
British Commonwealth Series II
1928 Thompson Submachinegun Set
Intel courtesy of Furious Genius via OSW
FET
PS For those who might not have heard, John of Atlantic Toys passed away this year. If you order, might be an opportune time to send best wishes, etc to Liz of Atlantic Toys.
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- Early notice for my Christmas gift box 2008 -- Irish13 (HOH), 11:27:42 09/22/08 Mon (adsl-99-178-224-225.dsl.ipltin.sbcglobal.net/99.178.224.225)
Hello guys, I am posting on my annual Christmas box that I do for a kid I know. I work with this years kid; “Grayson”. He is totally into WWII and knows ALOT about the war and has FDR speech memorized by heart. He loves everything about WWII especially the Pacific theatre; the marines and ships are his favorite.
I have done this in the past for other kids and had a really good turn out. I know it is kind of like Bears Operation toy box that he does, but not as big. I focus on one child and only that child.
So if any of you guys would like to contribute to "Grayson's" toy box this year by donating any old, used or new WWII toys to make his Christmas extra special this year; do so by emailing me at my email address. I have had a few guys here already email me and notify me of incoming packages for this cause and have gotten some as well.
Thank you for your time bros and thanks for helping out.
Irish13 (HOH)
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- Sgt Howard.s drivil -- Sgt. Howard, 19:04:26 09/22/08 Mon (NoHost/64.139.109.52)
OK- Rich nailed it in one... guess I should'a asked "What famouse warbird started with a pullcord?" And the dialogue on SIONICS shows me there is much I have yet to learn in the field of silencers. Oh well... in what year was the last death of Federal troops due to Confederate artillary recorded?
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- Sgt. Howard's Drivil -- Sgt. Howard, 21:42:36 09/21/08 Sun (NoHost/64.139.109.52)
Graeylin got half of it while Tank mechanic nailed the other- full-auto burns out the baffles too quickly and you get a HELLISH amount of noise out of the ejection port, regardless of the system used. No SMG uses hypersonic ammo that I am aware of, so the sonic crack does not apply here- this new silencer system mentioned... this is the first I've heard of it, so I couldn't comment on it.
what Messerschmidt product relied on a two-stroke engine to get started?
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- Needin' some more 'Nam stuff. -- GI GEORGE HOH, 06:45:04 09/19/08 Fri (cpe-24-92-120-104.elp.res.rr.com/24.92.120.104)
Mornin' men! At ease,,long time no post huh? Well my army is almost complete but they still need protection, no not that kind, get your mind out of the gutter! What I'm looking for is helmets and flak vests from the very first TUS 'Nam set ONLY! Yes I mean those big ugly helmets with the leaf pattern painted on. Let me know what you have and and what you're looking for, or how much you want. I need about 16 of each, thanx men, GI GEORGE HOH........out.
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- graeylin's daily trivia -- graeylin, 17:14:12 09/19/08 Fri (75-104-175-151.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.175.151)
Rich grabs two, knowing that the DC3 was converted into a famous gun ship/platform during the Vietnam war, and that the Liberator pistol actually took longer to load than it did to produce: several seconds of stamping by a machine, and it was done! It was said it took 7 seconds to make the weapon, and 40 seconds to load it.
Today's question: What army regiment was deliberately composed of "old men"? Bonus points, Why?
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- Sgt. Howard's Drivil... PLUS a bonus tip!!! -- Sgt. Howard, 18:15:59 09/20/08 Sat (NoHost/64.139.109.52)
Carrier pigeons it is!!! In fact, contrary to what you see in "The Longest Day", the poem that NEARLY gave the game away for "OVERLORD" was intercepted from a carrier pigeon shot down by a Wehrmacht Gefrieter armed with a confiscated shotgun specifically for that purpose.
NOW_ remember my tip about spaghetti painted white for cigs? Installation is simple- use a pointy steak knife in the groove between the lips and WIGGLE it in, using small oscillations to enlarge the hole. Stuff the smoke in THE MOMENT the hole is big enough, the plastic will form around the smoke in a natural manner leaving you fellow with a contented puff to keep him amused... the same trick works to put it into his hand between his fingers. AND while I'm on the subject- smoke and the lit end (cherry) can be done with 'PAINT' in a similar method to how we do muzzle flash
NOW- why is 'silencing' a sub-machine gun pretty much impossible?
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- selling some figs -- Mikey, 20:36:05 09/21/08 Sun (dialup-4.252.196.85.Dial1.Chicago1.Level3.net/4.252.196.85)
hey troops im selling a few figs and wanted to give ya all here first crack befor I put them on ebay. Figs are:
set of 5 kitbashed TUS Nam figs (3 navy seals 2 chopper pilots)$35
set of 4 kitbashed WWII Britts (with your basic britt type gear)$30
Sideshow terminator fig the one that looks like Arni from T2( minus rifle and sunglasses)$25
can send pics if interested can break up sets if need be LMK
Mikey
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- It's seldom when I have to ask for help with a uniform, but..... -- Hogie309 (HOH), 17:59:21 09/18/08 Thu (cache-dtc-af03.proxy.aol.com/205.188.117.67)
.... I have trouble getting one uniform that I'd like to get together, for a new character, for my story. I can pay cash...
one Tam o'shanter w/ a khaki pompom or touri, w/ a red Hackle, and one Kilt that's in 'government' or Black Watch tartan. Also, if someone has a cut-away version of the service dress tunic which is also called a Doublet. :)
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You fellas, for looking :)
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- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 18:06:59 09/18/08 Thu (pool-72-87-32-87.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.87)
Ok troops, time for the last site update of the week. And as promised, it's another photo story episode and a cool one too. So let's get right to it!
Up for today are our old friends Boogermiester and 101 Airborne with the next installment of their modern era photo story, "The Kept Secret", continued from photo set 3600. I'm going to be brief here because I don't want to give any of the storyline away, so I'll just simply say we pick up where we left off last time with the two guys in the jeep, you know the one was mentioning he was some kind of immortal, and they had just offed some African guy. As always, more great photos here from these guys and a great storyline. Every time one of these episodes is over, I can hardly wait to check out the next one. So if you've been following these guys' cool story here, then you definitely won't want to miss this newest episode. Special thanks to Boogermiester and 101 Airborne for sending this new one in and sharing it with us. - Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that wraps up this week. Not too much in the bin for next week, but I definitely have something to start it all off with. So be sure to come on back Sunday night/ Monday morning and check it all out. Until then... take it lite men.
Have a great weekend guys!
Sharp Salute!
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- Hmmmm, "IT" has me really wanting to see the next episode soon! (NT) -- Rich, 18:24:47 09/18/08 Thu
- Re: The suspense just keeps building on this story. You have us all right where you want us; going crazy waiting for that next episode. Great job!! (NT) -- Point Man, 18:55:16 09/18/08 Thu
- Man !!, do you guys know how to tell a story !! I love the photo where they first crash into the hut, and the jeep and figures are blurred, like they're in motion, and the rest of the picture is clear like glass. I like those crates too :) I like the dialog that you guys have going on :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 19:18:28 09/18/08 Thu
- I will look over this again and again, with much enjoyment, thanks you guys for another entertaining chapter in your story. (NT) -- TC SYBF(still your biggest fan), 19:42:12 09/18/08 Thu
- Re: Site Update! -- some random firefighter, 20:47:03 09/18/08 Thu
- very cool as always, I didn't even notice the knife the first time through lol (NT) -- okimbored, 14:33:40 09/20/08 Sat
- MajBludd/ former collector -- zman, 08:02:31 09/19/08 Fri (dialup-4.182.245.119.Dial1.SanJose1.Level3.net/4.182.245.119)
are you out there?
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- Sgt. Howard's Drivil -- Sgt. Howard, 21:18:17 09/19/08 Fri (NoHost/64.139.109.52)
Shotguns, gentlemen... shotguns. What valuable service did they render the Germans in France until Overlord kicked into gear (hint- damn near blew the whistle on the whole operation...)
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- Sgt Howard.s drivil -- Sgt. Howard, 21:31:48 09/18/08 Thu (NoHost/64.139.109.52)
Hmmm.... OK, John Moses never got a dime because he died before the military would confirm the contract... seems there was always ONE MORE modification they wanted to see. The Army had pestered him about it for some time, yet (prophetically) he told his brother, "given the way the US Military has to fiddle and fuss with everything I do for them, I won't live long enough to see a nickle of return. True to his vision, the great master 'Laid down his tools' while Aberdeen was making more suggestions.
What tactical (and strategic) value did shotguns hold for the Germans in France right up to June 6, 1944?
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- Some MattLocke trivia -- MattLocke, 10:01:27 09/19/08 Fri (NoHost/66.119.109.74)
OK here goes.... Developed as an antipersonnel weapon during the 1950's, they were made from steel, weighed approximately 0.7 ounces (19 grams) and contained no fuze or explosive charge. Designed to shower the target, they were loaded into a container bomb that would release them after exploding thirty yards above the ground. However, in the early years of U.S. involvement in Vietnam helicopter crewmen literally threw bucket loads of them out the chopper's door while flying at speed over enemy positions. They could also be dropped from fixed wing cargo planes or thrown from small aircraft.
Each was fin-stabilized and capable of attaining a terminal velocity of 700 feet per second, which produced penetrating power equivalent to between a 45-calibre slug and a 30-calibre carbine. Ok , what is the name of the projectile I just mention to you?
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- graeylin's daily trivia -- graeylin, 16:05:13 09/18/08 Thu (65-122-15-169.dia.static.qwest.net/65.122.15.169)
No correct answer to my weapon question of yesterday, once i straightened out the correct War... so, today's question will be easier:
Today's question: what commercial aircraft was converted into a mobile gun platform during the vietnam war?
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- Thumbs up to Pistol Pete and GI George ... -- Steve, 19:59:34 09/17/08 Wed (NoHost/71.90.160.39)
... for recent trades and deals. They are both very friendly and generous. Thanks, you guys!
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- Hall Of Honor Nominations - Phillip Coyote & Steve Cook & Doug / DougOSU -- Fareastthunder HOH, 22:08:11 09/17/08 Wed (cpe-24-143-163-096.cable.alamedanet.net/24.143.163.96)
Well I haven't done this in a while.
I would like to nominate to the Hall Of Honor
Phillip Coyote ( Have had several good trades with Phil over the years, I was just looking in the HOH and was surprised he was not in it. Always reliable and generous, an asset to this hobby and this community)
Steve Cook ( Had several recent trades. Prompt and easy to deal with. Appears very loyal to TUS as a brand and a general all around good guy in my book )
Doug / Doug OSU ( Had a good trade with him years ago. Have exchanged reference materials and hobby tips with him in the past, he's a good guy and it's been years since he lobbied for HOH status )
Anyone out there want to second or third these guys?
Thanks
Fareastthunder HOH
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- no Beuville this week -- okimbored, 21:36:57 09/17/08 Wed (24-236-184-231.dhcp.mrqt.mi.charter.com/24.236.184.231)
sorry guys, I really wanted to make my story weekly but some 1/1 stuff got me behind this week
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- graeylin's daily trivia -- graeylin, 12:11:56 09/17/08 Wed (vanacc.lehighcement.com/208.181.21.221)
Rich got yesterday's question answered, with explanation points, and LG wrapped up the Crimean War/Clothing question for us! Great job for the "elder" generation (not really fair that Rich personally remembers the Civil War, but...)
Today's question:
What WWI weapon takes longer to load than it did to make?
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- Figures for sale update 9/18/08 -- Mark L. Drake HOH, 14:58:35 09/18/08 Thu (125.97.33.65.cfl.res.rr.com/65.33.97.125)
Two figures have sold in the past week, there are a few left!
2 BBi GSG-9 Polizei 'Konrad' $25- each
2 BBi WWII German 21st Panzer Division Gunner $30- each
2 BBi WWII 63rd D-Day Anv. Combat Engineer $45- each
1 BBi Scorpion the Enforcer $28-
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- Sgt. Howard's Drivil -- Sgt. Howard, 20:03:32 09/17/08 Wed (NoHost/64.139.109.52)
Well, namdation!!!! El Paso Trooper got it in one!!! Yes the Bazooka was named for a home-built musical instrument made from two pieces of copper tubing telescoping together in trombone fashion with a whiskey funnel at one end- the rocket launcher does bear a resemblance to it. The name comes from "Bazoo', which at the time meant somebody who was quite flatulent (the instrument sounded rather flatulent when played properly).
OK- how much money did John Moses Browning receive from the US Government for his efforts in developing the 37mm automatic cannon? And YES, he DID develop it for the US Government, this is NOT a trick question.
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- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 17:53:01 09/17/08 Wed (pool-72-87-32-87.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.87)
Ok troops, time for another cool site update from our fellow men in the field. Only one set today, but it's another photo story installment with a lot of cool photos, so let's get right to it!
Returning for today is our old friend Irish13 with part 17 of his WWII OSS story starring Lt. Cal Lee, continued from photo set 3613. In this episode, ol' Cal takes a walk and runs into some Belgian resistance fighters who look like they want to help him. Some terrific photos in this one, a couple of shots are very realistic looking. More sharp work all the way around from Irish13, so if you've been waiting for the next installment of his cool OSS story and the continuing adventures of Lt. Cal Lee like I have, then be sure to check out this cool new installment. Special thanks to Irish13 for sending this new one in and sharing it with all of us. - Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. I do believe our old friend Boogermiester and 101 Airborne are up tomorrow with the next part of "The Kept Secret", so definitely be sure to come on back and take a peek at that one. I know I will. Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- Irish, that picture of Lee going down the hill, and the one where he's leaning against that tree, are the most realistic scenes !! I love the Belgian Resistance fighters too !! That head-sculpt on James, looks like a Belgian dude :) Good choice :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 19:28:29 09/17/08 Wed
- Who does the female figure? She's not anorexic and has hands that DO something!!! (NT) -- Sgt. Howard, 19:55:43 09/17/08 Wed
- great work Irish13 ....Ol Lt Lee sure gets around one day in a Galaxy far far away now in Europe : ) (NT) -- Mikey, 20:29:24 09/17/08 Wed
- nicely done Irish, I too liked the tree pic best, it looked very realistic (NT) -- okimbored, 21:35:23 09/17/08 Wed
- Irish, great Update again. Bring on the next episode soon. (NT) -- Rich, 02:47:31 09/18/08 Thu
- The female figure is made by DML and it is the Russian Anna figure. (NT) -- Irish13, 03:15:58 09/18/08 Thu
- ATTN: all civil war buffs -- some random firefighter, 05:26:30 09/17/08 Wed (c-24-61-176-131.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.61.176.131)
first off, i just want to say that i'm very impressed with all the civil war figures i've seen on the site, especially CK2 and FUBAR's.
If you guys are ever looking for a little inspiration for your next shoot you can check out a few photos of mine at this link: http://s123.photobucket.com/albums/o295/some_random_firefighter/civil%20war%20stuff/
i'm a civil war reenactor and self-admitted history buff in addition to my other careers. if you guys have any questions regarding historical accuracy or anything civil war related i'll try to answer it to the best of my ability.
once again, keep up the excellent work.
srff out
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- Rich doesn't need to ask questions about the Civil War he was there.Hahahahaha (NT) -- StarrDogg, 09:47:59 09/17/08 Wed
- nice photos bud, from one living history geek to another. it sure is fun to go out and do this stuff and get away from the modern world once in a while. allthough i do a period of OH 1000 years i still priciate the hard works and lobors of love that go into this kind of stuff. Plus all the reaserch we do . oh and hey rich . is your house as clutterd with projects and gear as mine gets LOL (NT) -- odwinn HoH, 10:39:52 09/17/08 Wed
- SEE THESE PHOTOS --- http://picasaweb.google.com/schusterrl/NorsteadGrandOpening02 (NT) -- odwinn HoH, 10:42:42 09/17/08 Wed
- I did a good number of years in wool with musket... never blue, mind you... did infantry, artillary, cavalry and navy as well as surgeon, photographer, barber/dentist, patent medicine salesperson, pimp, cathouse piano player and fancy man. Wore me out, but I had a ball. (NT) -- Sgt. Howard, 20:09:11 09/17/08 Wed
- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 18:18:52 09/15/08 Mon (pool-72-87-32-87.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.87)
Ok troops, time for another cool site update from our fellow men in the field. Only one set today, but a lot of photos in it, so let's get right to them all.
Returning for today is our old friend Hogie309 with the next installment of his WWII Town of Marwencol saga, continued from photo set 3612. In this episode entitled "The Heart of Marwencol", we get a story about a strange diamond that goes by the same name. It seems like the town can't be alive without it, and there's some strange Princess running around town too, and we learn her identity in this episode. Also, there's some great pictures of Captain Hogencamp and his tank and as always, Hogie's taken some terrific photos of it all. So if you've been waiting for the next Marwencol episode like I have, then you definitely won't want to miss checking this newest one out. Special thanks to Hogie309 for sending this one in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. Without a doubt, more cool stuff on the way for tomorrow, so be sure to come on back and take a peek at it. Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- Aaah! Another twist. Can't wait to see where this goes. (NT) -- Rich, 18:23:35 09/15/08 Mon
- love it, love it, love it just like McDonalds lol (NT) -- irish13, 18:24:48 09/15/08 Mon
- So now we know the royality in town!!! I still like the green haired girl! You are going to show us the tank track fix that you use? (NT) -- ilaf, 21:27:30 09/15/08 Mon
- cool stuff Hogie, but why does everyone leave thier money on the counter at the bank?, anyway I like the story twist, and the pics as usual bud (NT) -- okimbored, 22:38:45 09/15/08 Mon
- Nice Hogie, love seeing the side storys, great job. (NT) -- Storm, 13:33:59 09/16/08 Tue
- Thank you for the comments, GL and the rest of you men. The Marwencol Town Hall is completed, and functioning :) It's so big, that I can sit inside of it, and still play, while it rains......or snows :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 19:07:06 09/17/08 Wed
- Fubar can you email me -- zman, 18:14:15 09/14/08 Sun (dialup-4.182.117.141.Dial1.SanJose1.Level3.net/4.182.117.141)
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- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 15:14:02 09/14/08 Sun (pool-72-87-32-87.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.87)
Ok troops, time for the first site update of the week. We'll start off with a couple cool sets today, so let's not waste anymore time and get right to them!
First up for today, our old friend Zman is back with a small set featuring one of his newest Modern era creations. This guy represents a 3/25 USMCR, which was one of the hardest hit units of the Iraq war. Well you guys know ol' Zman always comes up with some sharp looking modern figures and this guy is definitely no exception. Very very cool figure here. Only a few photos of him on display, but if you're into that Modern stuff, Zman's projects are always great to check out. So don't miss this guy! Special thanks to Zman for sending this terrific new project in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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And last but not least for today, our old friend FUBAR (aka Mark V) is back with some photos he took of that Civil War get together that he and Checkmate King 2 did recently. Same setup of course, but FUBAR pictures are much different than CK2s. Where CK2 focused a lot of on the wide shots so you could see everything, FUBAR concentrates mostly on up close tight shots. I have to say that one photos of the guys ramrodding the cannon barrel looks pretty darn close to real to me. I'm glad we got to see more great pics of this setup. I sure hope these guys do that again soon. Special thanks to FUBAR for sending these cool shots in and sharing them with us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. More cool work on the way for tomorrow of course, so be sure to come on back and check it out! Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- Boy, Fubar, nice photos, those figures look really great. nice job on the poses and the groupings of figures in the shots. Zman that is one mean lookin' marine, I sure wouldn't mind having a squad of them to do a shoot with. (NT) -- TC, 16:59:00 09/14/08 Sun
- great stuff by all , awsome work CK2 & FBR5 (NT) -- Haz, 17:01:15 09/14/08 Sun
- like both of tonights photos. That modern soldier looks pretty darn cool and those Civil war troops are pretty impressive too. great work guys (NT) -- Irish13 (HOH), 17:30:53 09/14/08 Sun
- Zman, fantastic job on that Marine. FUBAR, those Civil War troops and total set up are to be applauded. I am simply in awe of those figures and equipment, and those cannon are really something else! (NT) -- Rich, 17:34:52 09/14/08 Sun
- good looking marine Zman, and the civil war figures are really cool too, I'd love to get some of that stone wall (NT) -- okimbored, 17:39:22 09/14/08 Sun
- Zman, I like the expression on that Marine, it tells alot !! I like how you payed tribute to those Marines in Iraq :) FUBAR, Excellent close-ups and setups !! I still think that the Blonde Union Officer, with the Colt and Sword, has the most realistic ..., Everything !! That guy looks like he just stepped of a Photograph !! It's his mustache, and the way his hat fits his head, and the dramatic pose that he's in, that mkes him look that much more realistic :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 17:53:10 09/14/08 Sun
- FUBAR...Now that's some camera work! Nice pics. ( Change a few to Sepia Tone and BAM!) (NT) -- One SHot, 18:45:59 09/14/08 Sun
- great work guys (NT) -- Mikey, 19:40:23 09/14/08 Sun
- Cool marine there Zman! I love that same photo of the cannon feeder that GL adid Fubar! (NT) -- Ranger322, 07:49:14 09/15/08 Mon
- Re: Site Update! -- FUBAR IV, 16:57:46 09/17/08 Wed
- Sgt Howard.s drivil -- Sgt. Howard, 16:40:44 09/17/08 Wed (NoHost/64.139.109.52)
Marines wear RED piping due to the fact that their traditions run to the 'Marine Gunners' traditions of the 17th century Brit Navy where a sailor trained as a gunner wore the stripes of Artillery to designate their status. Later in the game, these selfsame professionals became the boarding parties and fired enfilade from the riggings of their own ships... thus beginning the traditions of "baddest of the bad and ugliest of the ugly"
Now- what WWII weapon was named after a musical instrument?
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- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 17:53:55 09/16/08 Tue (pool-72-87-32-87.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.87)
Ok troops, time for another cool site update from our fellow men in the field. Only one set today, but a pretty darn interesting one for all you Star Wars fans, so let's get right to it!
Up for today is our old friend Mikey with more of his cool custom figures. In this set we get to see some of his Star Wars creations. Not only does he have some great looking figures in this set, but he also did some really amazing work customizing some 21st weapons to make them suitably sci-fi for his Star Wars guys. Very creative stuff here, I would have never thought about putting all those bits and pieces together. I think Mikey mentioned that a couple of the Jedis had some 21st bodies too, but the heads had been replaced I think. As always, some fantastic work from Mikey and more great looking figures. So if you're into that Star Wars stuff, be sure to check this one out! Special thanks to Mikey for sending these cool projects in and sharing them with us. - Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. More cool stuff on the way for tomorrow as usual, so be sure to come on back, regular time and check it out! Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- I am a BIG star wars nut and these figures and weapons are top notch. Looks pretty darn cool!!! Good work! (NT) -- Irish13 (HOH), 18:00:13 09/16/08 Tue
- Mikey, those figures and weapons are so freakin' cool looking !!! I really love the details on the figures and the great customized detail that you put into the weapons too !!! All around cool, my friend :) I also noticed 'ol Lt Lee hiding in the crowd ;) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 18:21:50 09/16/08 Tue
- How did Lt. Lee get in there???LOL (NT) -- Irish13 (HOH), 18:29:54 09/16/08 Tue
- Wow Mikey. You could get a job with the design team for the Star Wars figures! Loved all of the work you did, and especially on those weapons. (NT) -- Rich, 18:30:58 09/16/08 Tue
- Sweet weapons, I love the modified MG34. Nice work! (NT) -- Sgt.Schultz, 19:17:05 09/16/08 Tue
- very cool Mikey, I was never much of a star wars fan but i've been checking out the star wars galaxies trial pretty cool (NT) -- okimbored, 00:02:20 09/17/08 Wed
- Pretty nifty, like okimbored, I not a big fan, but Mikey, you have perfectly captured that franchise's design team's weapons style, a kind of retro WWII or earlier, with odd looking sci-fi attachments of questionable function, I got to hand it to you, it's spot-on STAR WARS, but your own take on it! Very nice job, really creative, all the way around, looks like you had fun. I had fun checking it out, thanks for sharing your cool snaps . (NT) -- TC, 01:12:07 09/17/08 Wed
- Mikey, dude freaken awesome! Where do I start? The Jedi, my people, are pure awesome looking. I love the use of the DiD Head, I still need to get me that set. Really like the General, almost old OLD Republic-ish. And how can't you love the Endor Rebels? The weapon mods are pure awesome, really like how you went back to the old modding WW2/Vietnam era weapons unlike what they did with the newer films. (NT) -- BHD, 01:42:27 09/17/08 Wed
- thanks for the good words troops, I wanted to stay true to what StarWars is in my mind glad you all like them (NT) -- Mikey, 13:07:09 09/17/08 Wed
- tHOSE WERE NEATO , MAN I LOVE THOSE WEPS. (NT) -- odwinn HoH, 13:12:15 09/17/08 Wed
- graeylin's daily trivia -- graeylin, 09:00:13 09/16/08 Tue (75-104-187-109.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.187.109)
because i am travelling this week, a little "early" trivia:
11B1SG, i don't show that MG Dixon held every rank, just every officer rank. So, I will let the question stay open a bit, and maybe your sources will come through?
LG got the clothing question right: THe Crimean war is responsible for three articles of clothing, still worn today. Bonus points for naming the three articles...
Today's question: Who said this (about the American Civil War): "The civil war began in my dining room and ended in my parlor."? Bonus points for WHY he said it.
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- ot Ms Deck PlayBoy -- mattlocke, 15:21:21 09/16/08 Tue (NoHost/66.119.109.74)
Hey could sombody print me out a Ms Deck playboy and send it to me? I can either trade you somthing for it , or pay you some cash for it?Thanks
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- Snatch of the body returners... er... body of the sna... er... no, that ain't right... ummm... I GOT MAIL!!! -- Sgt. Howard, 20:47:59 09/16/08 Tue (NoHost/64.139.109.52)
OKIMBORED just sent me four nude old-style SAM bodies with three heads, two of them the Kraut brunett 'high & tight' with constipation issues. I now have SIX enlisted Krauts to kill over & over again along with an Officer!!! Also I just completed the prototype hospital iron-framed bed ends (and only need to do nine more) so's I can continue with 'Pilgrimage' as soon as I get the time... HARHARHARHARHAR!!!! I need to schedule my BMs anymore....
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- Sgt. Howard's Drivil -- Sgt. Howard, 18:32:33 09/14/08 Sun (NoHost/64.139.109.52)
Hmmm.... the firearm in question was actually a very reliable and well thought out piece of gear- the PRICE TAG is what caused sooo much trouble, because in exchange for his patent, Ambrose Burnside was made a GENERAL, thus guaranteeing the Union fiasco at Fredricksburgh and nearly throwing the war...
... now- why do marines wear red piping on their dress uniforms?
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- graeylin's daily trivia -- graeylin, 17:37:12 09/15/08 Mon (75-104-186-49.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.186.49)
Ah, my new questions are killin' the field.. Lots of stumpers from last week, including Friday's question, what war was responsible for introducing three items of clothing that are still worn today, frequently by civilians.
Today's question: Who is the only recipient of the Victoria Cross to hold every rank, from Private to Major General?
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- graeylin's daily trivia -- graeylin, 17:06:29 09/12/08 Fri (75-104-186-49.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.186.49)
RIch got it right, the Sussex regiment was massacred three times in their history, in 1745, 1755, and 1840.
Today's question: (and you can spend the weekend trying to get the stumpers answered from earlier):
What single war gave rise to three articles of clothing, still worn today?
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- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 17:17:41 09/10/08 Wed (pool-72-87-32-87.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.87)
Ok troops, time for another cool site update from our fellow men in the field. Again, only one set today, but it's a huge one with slightly more than 50 photos in it. So lots to see today, let's get right to it then!
Up for today is our old friend TC with another super cool outdoor photo shoot from him. It seems like he loaded up the car with all the 1/6th stuff it would hold and drove out to an awesome location to set up a very cool multi figure, multi vehicle modern photo setup. This one features the 21st Bradley, the 21st SEAL Jeep and the Hasbro Humvee, along with a bunch of great looking modern troops. Again, like last time, they seem to be just moving across the landscape in vehicles and on foot. I really love that location that TC found, boy, I could so some photo shoots there, that's for sure. Of course, all TC's troops, setups and vehicles are looking really sharp with that background. So if you're into those multi figure photo sets like I am, then this is definitely a must see! Special thanks to TC for hauling all that stuff out there and taking the photos to share with all of us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. Still one more cool site update left in the week though, so be sure to come on back tomorrow and check it out! Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- TC that must have taken forever to set up and move. I envy you all those fine looking modern troops and vehicles. Also, I have only ever seen two of those mini guns and I have both. Wish I had found more back then. (NT) -- Rich, 17:33:56 09/10/08 Wed
- TC., I love that location !! That little Jeep is mini-gun "tough", and that Bradley looks tremendous rolling along side your troops :) Great camera angles too !! :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 17:52:40 09/10/08 Wed
- nice setups, the troops along the cliff blend in so well it's hard to even see them in some of the shots. Your efforts really paid off, and that location is great (NT) -- okimbored, 18:02:15 09/10/08 Wed
- Haha! cool man! i would hate to run into that patrol. those guys have some serious fire support. (NT) -- porta_jon, 20:26:23 09/10/08 Wed
- WOW! Now that's a place One Shot would kill for. As for you GL, don't you live in the state of Washington? I was in Seattle last month, It all looked like that! LOL! Nice work on the photoshoot, now that's what I call having fun. (NT) -- One Shot, 20:51:46 09/10/08 Wed
- TC, great photos tonite! I agree with GL, what a cool location! Is this somewhere in Cranberry? Heck, you must own a real Hummer to be able to transport all those troops and vehicles around! LOL (NT) -- Medi-Jeep(+)HOH, 22:40:56 09/10/08 Wed
- Re: That was great! reminds me of why I got in the hobby in the first place, to have fun! Great job Brother, what a tremendous location. (NT) -- Point Man, 04:01:06 09/11/08 Thu
- Thanks to all my Buds in this great hobby, and THANKS to our fearless leader for providing this great place to hang together! (NT) -- TC, 08:35:26 09/11/08 Thu
- TC, definitely some cool pictures. I like the use of the mini-gun on the humvee, and the 50cal. I can see all kinds of photo stories in that area you found... A slate rock slide looks like it would be painful though! All around enjoy set!! (NT) -- ilaf, 10:40:48 09/11/08 Thu
- TC, your troops look great! They look like a bad bunch of dudes looking for some butt to kick! Love the vehicles in there...wish I had some more of those myself... (NT) -- Ranger322, 13:22:29 09/11/08 Thu
- Nice pics, TC! Very cool. (NT) -- Steve, 21:49:59 09/15/08 Mon
