Kelly's Heroes Project (1 Viewer)

[tdubel]

As some on the forum know, I am a huge fan of the movie and have been clamoring for years on having the Oddball Tank made. Well,the project has begun. A good forum friend Alex P. is starting the journey now that all of the pieces have been acquired. It will be a Tamiya Sherman, the Formations custom conversion kit and Jaguar figures. I also found a Tamiya Jeep in order to carry Carrol OConnor (General), but converting a figure is going to still be a tough one!

I am looking forward to this "masterpiece" and will try and con Alex to post production photos.

A funny thing happened last time Alex and I embarked on something like this. He (we at least I get idea credit) converted an Old K&C DD24 Lee tank into a Monty Command vehicle complete with figure. In a world of coiincidences and I mean that sincerely, Figarti released their version a short time before it was done. Got a big laugh, I now have 2 Monty vehicles and I am a Patton fan!~

SO, if any manufacturers embark on this, please let me know first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In all seriousness, photos to follow, but Alex has indicated it will be a long journey and done as time allows.

TD

 

[Leadmen]

Well Tom, you have a good man working on your project. Alex is a top-rated modeler. I think Kilted Vampire (Michael) made a model a few years ago and posted some pics. I would like to see the Hobby companies release a kit with the Sherman and Oddball and crew.

Congratulations on winning the Civil War gun and figures by Britain's in this months Toy Soldier & Model Figure magazine. I think I am due to win, maybe Figarti's Wake Island set next month. John

 

[tdubel]

Well Tom, you have a good man working on your project. Alex is a top-rated modeler. I think Kilted Vampire (Michael) made a model a few years ago and posted some pics. I would like to see the Hobby companies release a kit with the Sherman and Oddball and crew.

Congratulations on winning the Civil War gun and figures by Britain's in this months Toy Soldier & Model Figure magazine. I think I am due to win, maybe Figarti's Wake Island set next month. John

Thanks John, the set win was very appropriate for this Maryland Reb!!

As for the Crew, the Jaguar figure packs are the Oddball Crew and then 4 Standing Personalities, Oddball, Kelly, Crapgame and Big Joe, it should be really cool when done!

Tom

 

[johnnybach]

I note a few Patton Fans - so have posted a couple of pics of "The tank on the roundabout" in the centre of Avranches in Northern France. The General had his headquarters there for some time - and the Town commemorated this - with this memorial - right in the centre of town.

Another view - as you are Sherman Fans. Enjoy - johnnybach