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[wwiibuff]

In my quest to pick up retired sets that I've been meaning to get, I finally got BBA035 Winter MP Motorcycle. Same scene here taken with different lighting flash/no flash, B&W etc.

 

[TomNT]

In my quest to pick up retired sets that I've been meaning to get, I finally got BBA035 Winter MP Motorcycle. Same scene here taken with different lighting flash/no flash, B&W etc.

I love your latest Duke, an absolute cracker! Very realistic and superb backdrop. {bravo}}

Tom

 

[wwiibuff]

I love your latest Duke, an absolute cracker! Very realistic and superb backdrop. {bravo}}

Tom

Thanks for that Tom.

 

[Iron Brigade]

Really great looking photos!

"Iron Brigade"

 

[wwiibuff]

Really great looking photos!

"Iron Brigade"

Thanks IB. One more for good measure.

 

[waynepoo]

Another top one Duke, spotted it while watching 'Operation Pacific' starring your namesake and Ward Bond....:wink2:
Wayne.

 

[wwiibuff]

Another top one Duke, spotted it while watching 'Operation Pacific' starring your namesake and Ward Bond....:wink2:
Wayne.

Thanks Wayne. Actually the name "Duke" for me comes from my grandfather who was a Captain in Patton's 3rd Army. He's been gone for many years now. Here's a picture of him on his return home after the war with my mom.

 

[Guy]

This is great my friend. I like it . My kind of stuff. Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!
guy

 

[ROUGH RIDER]

In my quest to pick up retired sets that I've been meaning to get, I finally got BBA035 Winter MP Motorcycle. Same scene here taken with different lighting flash/no flash, B&W etc.

Very nice a really good set.

 

[wwiibuff]

Very nice a really good set.

Thanks RR.

This is great my friend. I like it . My kind of stuff. Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!
guy

Thanks Guy, I thought you might like this one since it has a Bulge theme.

No one has questioned or mentioned the Patton figure shown. Does anyone know where he comes from?

 

[wwiibuff]

I posted this elsewhere, but thought I would include here too since I brought up my grandfather here.



My Grandfather, Sterling DuPree known to his close friends as "Duke" (which is where my name comes from) was a captain in Patton's 3rd Army during WWII. I've been thinking about him this weekend ever since I pulled up some old photos and memoribilia of his that I have. He was a man of many accomplishments, but what I always remember about him most is how the people who really knew him always speek of him having high character and genuineness. One of his close friends told me a few years back that he was named correctly by being named Sterling as this was a true indication of his character. He was a man of honor and a man of his words. He was a reserved man and enjoyed the simple things of life. He fought in WWII even though he didn't have to. I had lunch with my mom today, and I asked her some about him. She said that he didn't have to enlist but he volunteered anyway. He told my grandmother " I have to go" "It's for you and Barbara". My mom said my grandmother got down on her knees crying and begged and pleaded for him not to go. She just knew he wouldn't come home. But he did come home and with lots of stories. He would tell me these stories out on his side porch from his house in Athens, GA. I remember some of the stories he told me when I was a small boy (he kept the stories PG though even though he went through some really awful things). He was on the front lines for quite a while. I remember he would like to make a sound with this mouth/lips imitating a German MG42. He said that was one of the most frightening sounds of the war. "BRRRRRRRRPPPP" "BRRRRRRRRRPPPP" he would go. Anyway, I hope I'm not boring anyone with this, just reflecting on my grandfather. Here is an article (I believe from the Athens, GA Banner/Herald) from many years ago that I have where family friend Loran Smith did a write up on him that includes his encounter with general Patton. I've always liked that story. Also, a picture of him in uniform with my mom next to him. And finally the actual copy of the Christmas message and prayer that he kept with him that Patton had sent to the 3rd Army at Christmas 1944.

 

[wwiibuff]

Thanks Guy, I thought you might like this one since it has a Bulge theme.

No one has questioned or mentioned the Patton figure shown. Does anyone know where he comes from?[/QUOTE]

Anyone? Also, how about the standing MP figure? Anyone know where he comes from?

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Thanks Guy, I thought you might like this one since it has a Bulge theme.

No one has questioned or mentioned the Patton figure shown. Does anyone know where he comes from?

Anyone? Also, how about the standing MP figure? Anyone know where he comes from?[/QUOTE]

OK Duke. Before you burst. ^&grin Where did the Patton figure come from. He's one of my heroes and would love to get one

The figure does look familiar but I can't place it.

Terry

 

[wwiibuff]

Anyone? Also, how about the standing MP figure? Anyone know where he comes from?

OK Duke. Before you burst. ^&grin Where did the Patton figure come from. He's one of my heroes and would love to get one

The figure does look familiar but I can't place it.

Terry[/QUOTE]

Terry,

The Patton figure comes from the Collectors Showcase M20 set. He has a removalbe base so he can be placed in the vehicle. He also will stand up on his own without the base if you position him just right (as in the photo).

No guess on the standing MP?

 

[Mitch]

Is he from the Wolf in sheeps clothing
Mitch

 

[wwiibuff]

Is he from the Wolf in sheeps clothing
Mitch

Bingo!

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Amazing story Duke ! Your Lineage does truly make you a WWII Toy Soldier Collector :salute::

 

[wwiibuff]

Amazing story Duke ! Your Lineage does truly make you a WWII Toy Soldier Collector :salute::

Thanks PA. My grandfather is who got me interested in WWII when I was a young boy with his stories. I loved building WWII tank and airplane models when I was a teenager (and still build a few even now). Now I mainly collect WWII TS and thanks to Andy and K&C for providing great choices for us.