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    Favorite Genre Of games?????

    Hello, I have always enjoyed strategy games going all the way back to the 286. But lately, besides Anno 2070 I have been totally engrossed with http://www.kerbalspaceprogram.com/ Do not let the cartoony graphics fool you. This a deep game. design you own rockets, explore the moon or the whole...
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    Would you play a game with paper miniatures?

    Hello, Sure I have played many tabletop games with paper miniatures and terrain. Besides the usual suspects, some of our favorites are from http://www.worldworksgames.com/store/ Kind Regards, Cris
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    Micromodels Giant Excavator

    Hello Friends, Here is a small Micromodels diorama I just recently completed. The full report is here: http://www.kartonbau.de/forum/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=28124&highlight= Kind Regards, Cris
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    Happy birthday Mr Zathros

    Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! I hope this coming year is the best so far! Warm Regards, Cris
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    My Next Project

    Hello, This is interesting to me as I must have drawn ten thousand spaceships growing up. Joe Johnston and Ron Cobb were hero's! Does your friend still enjoy drawing and Sci-Fi? Kind Regards, Cris
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    Parallel Hafen im Duisburg 1932 / HMV-Scratch / 1:250

    Hello Zathros, Thanks for your kind words! I really enjoy making historic diorama's. This one won a small competition here in Germany, I was the first American to win :thumb: Funny you mention Banana Boat, that is the subject of my next diorama. Kind Regards, Cris
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    Hamburger Hafen Diorama/ HMV / 1:250

    Hi Zathros, Thank you for your kind words! But as an aircraft mechanic I know very well your pain regarding paperwork! Also, if I understand correctly, Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! I will begin a new report on another large scale diorama soon. Kind Regards, Cris
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    MT ELBE / Scaldis / 1:200

    Hello Friends, Here are some pictures of the MT ELBE a Dutch Tugboat. http://www.flickr.com/photos/criskelley/sets/72157631731602939/ The original report with more pictures is here: http://www.kartonbau.de/forum/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=27323&highlight= Kind Regards, Cris
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    Hamburger Hafen Diorama/ HMV / 1:250

    Hello Friends, Here are pictures of HMV's Hamburger Hafen Diorama. I have extensivly modified the original kit enlarging it and detailing the interior of the warehouse. http://www.flickr.com/photos/criskelley/sets/72157631731568120/ If you like, you can read the original report here which...
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    Parallel Hafen im Duisburg 1932 / HMV-Scratch / 1:250

    Hello Friends, Here is a diorama I made last year that shows a coal tipper loading binnenschiffe around 1932. http://www.flickr.com/photos/criskelley/sets/72157631810744530/ Kind Regards, Cris
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    HMV MS Mellum 1:250

    Hello Friends, Here are some pictures of my build of HMV's MS Mellum. http://www.flickr.com/photos/48522798@N04/sets/72157626096965848/
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    Modell Hobby Speil Leipzig Germany

    And a few more...
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    Modell Hobby Speil Leipzig Germany

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    Modell Hobby Speil Leipzig Germany

    Hello Friends, I was able to attend the Modell Hobby Speil in Leipzig Germany, a large trade show catering to all manner of hobbies. I've attached a few photos of the Card Modeling exhibits and a few others I thought everyone may enjoy. I've been able to visit various shops over the years in...
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    Completed ABC 17th Century Galleon Section

    Hi Elliott, No, I never forked over for a subscription. I wanted to but kept missing the deadline, etc. Jimbos Paper Models was selling individual models (excellent site btw, I spent a fairish amount with James and was always surprised by his quick delivery, fair prices and just outstanding...
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    Completed WDS 1:300 Podskali and Skalka

    Hello Elliott, Well, I wish I could say I scratchbuilt some really wonderful things...but... Primarily, both kits were designed on separate flat bases. I had to do quite a bit of tinkering to add depth for the stream and bay. Joining the two kits together also presented some challenges as the...
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    FN Richelieu 1/200 scratch build

    That is truly beautiful work and very impressive to be scratch built. You know I have some 1:200 sailors lying around somewhere...maybe you could make up a work party for your stanchion. One of the things I find enjoyable about modeling, is the research involved. So many subjects are from times...
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    Completed ABC Jules Verne Elephant

    No, I'm sorry to report this was from ABC magazine. It was released both as a single issue and in one of the yearly specials (which also include some train cars to go along with it...if you notice, hes steam powered and not a "real" elephant).
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    Completed WDS 1:300 Podskali and Skalka

    Thanks everyone for your kind words. I have the Airport in this series, and would like to start work on it eventually.
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    Completed ABC Jules Verne Elephant