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COMPLETED QUONSET HUT
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Hello Guys, here is the completed look at the Quonset Hut that Stan finished for the PT-374 project. I am sorry about the quality photographs. The Hut look much better in person, and after Alex gets done adding things aroung the hut, like grass, sand, Palm Trees, and other items, it should look awesome.
Frank
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Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 12, 2009 - 8:34am
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LOOKIN' GOOD!
Will
Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Dec 12, 2009 - 10:04am
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Frank;
It looks great! What does GSK stand for? The Truck looks good too. What would also look nice as a side scene is to add some kind of bulletin board out front and figures like some old Italieri USMC guys reading the latest dope from home in Stars and Stripes or a reduced in size Life Mag with Searles, Taylor and Nickoloric on the cover(Yeah I just thought of this while writing!)! Or even a mail call, Now that would be the S---!
Take care,
TED
P.S.Life Magazine May 10, 1943, Volume 14, No. 19, the date really doesn't matter as a family member might have sent it out in mail.
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Dec 12, 2009 - 10:56am
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Ted
There is so much you can do, once Alex has all of the tools to put this Diorama together. I do like your idea and will forward it to Frank, who makes the figures. GSK is short for GENERAL STORE KEEPING. I will be posting a few more photos later today or Sunday. I am sure Stan will be most happy to know his Quonset Hut has made a hit...........
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 12, 2009 - 11:56am
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Got you covered for the figures Frank! Thanks Ted for the suggestion! I've already converted about 19 figures so far for the Green Island Project, so what's a few more!
As soon as I get my custom wood carvings done for my kids Christmas gifts behind me in a few more days, I'm jump on the diorama project once again. I've got a single 40 MM Bofor, a torpedo jitney truck, and a jeep plus 40 MM ammo to work on and those figures. Oh yeah I'm making the case and the water for this thing as well.
Frank A. wants top notch, well he's gonna get just that and MORE!! We have on hell of a modeling team and I'm glad to be on board. FULL STEAM AHEAD!!
Frank Ryczek, jr.
Modeler/Friend RON-10 PT-169 " ZEBRA SNAFU " Base Tulagi
HIGH TIDES ALWAYS!
YOUR FRIEND THROUGH SCALE SHIP MODELING AND PT BOAT HISTORY!
Posted By: FRANK | Posted on: Dec 12, 2009 - 12:45pm
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Some more photos.
Frank
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/Quonset_Hut-004.jpg[/image]
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[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/Quonset_Hut-011.jpg[/image]
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/Quonset_Hut-012.jpg[/image]
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/Quonset_Hut-015.jpg[/image]
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 12, 2009 - 2:53pm
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Wow!!!!!!!!! I would never in my life go to that place if that fuel dump is right next door, except in the early morning...0700-0830!!!!
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Dec 12, 2009 - 3:49pm
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Laughing Ted. No way will the fuel dump be that close to the Quonset Hut, just put it in there so the guys could check out some of the items going into the Diorama. KA BOOM...................
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 12, 2009 - 5:20pm
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Hey Frank A.-
Man that quonset hut looks GREAT, as well as the other stuff to. I see you've got ol' "JOHN LATHE" going into the hut. Hey, why don't I just make a case for the top of your desk as well??
Got another carving behind me, one more to go!
Santa's "elves" NEVER rest!
Frank Ryczek, Jr.
Modeler/Friend RON-10 PT-169 " ZEBRA SNAFU " Base Tulagi
HIGH TIDES ALWAYS!
YOUR FRIEND THROUGH SCALE SHIP MODELING AND PT BOAT HISTORY!
Posted By: FRANK | Posted on: Dec 13, 2009 - 9:23am
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Frank R.
You sure are one busy Elf this year. Looking forward to seeing the bulletin board and the other figures you have planned. Alex is busy sanding and filing managing to get plenty done this weekend. I have a feeling PT-374 will be on the assembly line very soon at Johnson Yacht Works........
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 13, 2009 - 8:27pm
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I like the Q hut. Things are looking pretty good. One thing about the fuel dump...is the Warning sign really a period looking sign? Looks a little too modern. (I know, here's Charlie with another nit-pick...sorry :-) )
Charlie
Posted By: 29navy | Posted on: Dec 14, 2009 - 5:18am
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Charlie-
Hmmmmmmmm! Well to tell you guys the truth, I found it rummaging through my plastic bin of diorama stuff that has taken 20 years to fill. I don't have a clue where it came from but when I found it I had a light come on over my head so I went ahead and used it. The hydralic tower is entirely scratch built and the figures were given a drastic make-over. I had no second thoughts about using the sign. As long as Frank A says it's a go, then it's good enough for me.
Tell ya what let's take a vote! Who likes the sign and who doesn't? If the nays over ride the yays I'll change the sign! I think that's fair! How about it guys?
Frank Ryczek, Jr.
Modeler/Friend RON-10 PT-169 " ZEBRA SNAFU " Base Tulagi
HIGH TIDES ALWAYS!
YOUR FRIEND THROUGH SCALE SHIP MODELING AND PT BOAT HISTORY!
Posted By: FRANK | Posted on: Dec 14, 2009 - 6:25am
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Frank
Ok so shoot me. I had some concerns over the sign from the beginning, but the darn thing looked so good, and I was so pleased with the work you did on the piece, I did not say anything. Putting these photos of the project up on the message board is a wonderful thing, because it gives the guys a chance for feedback. Hey, please dont hesitate to speak out. Thanks to Charlie, we changed the pattern on the Quonset Hut and it looks great. Now my take on the sign. I think it is a bit too modern and might be better if we changed it to a more Pacific mode type sign, crude but effective. This sign would have shown up State-side. Sorry Frank, we want this project to be dead on. Another thing for you to make. Do you want me to ship the piece back, or do you want to make the sign and ship it here for a change out. Of course, let's hear some feedback, and if you have any photos of Base signs, put um up.................
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 14, 2009 - 6:34am
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Charlie and Frank A.-
Yep, you're right on! Now that you guys brought it up it indeed looks a little quirky and out of place. It will indeed be changed out.
I had spoken to Frank A. ( one of many phone calls, and I'm certain by the time this project is over will be at least 100 or so calls ) this morning that the sign needs to be crude, weathered and base like.
I told Frank that if there is anything either he doesn't like or as a matter of fact you guys lokking at my stuff don't like, PLEASE, speak up because I'm taking what I've made as face value. If it's wrong tell me and I'll make it right!
Thank you Charlie and Frank for taking the time to correct me!
Frank Ryczek, Jr.
Modeler/Friend RON-10 PT-169 " ZEBRA SNAFU " Base Tulagi
HIGH TIDES ALWAYS!
YOUR FRIEND THROUGH SCALE SHIP MODELING AND PT BOAT HISTORY!
Posted By: FRANK | Posted on: Dec 14, 2009 - 7:01am
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Hello Guys,
These pictures remind me of Melville where we all lived in Quonset huts. I would come in late from liberty, 2:30 AM, and toss a case of empty Coke bottles at the side of a hut.
The poor sailors sleeping in the huts thought they were under fire. Can you imagine the noise of the case and breaking bottles hiitting the metal roof/side ? It was fun to watch the angry sailors rush out and run around to find the responsible bastard. Luckily, I was never caught and I tossed many a case.
Another trick I did was to light the pot bellied stove which were used to contain papers/rubbish. This was only fun during the hot months of July and August at Melville
Hey guys don't hate me I was only 18 and dumb. Now I am 84 and still dumb.
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah
You can see why I never made Admiral
Love, Arthur
Posted By: Arthur Frongello | Posted on: Dec 14, 2009 - 8:50am
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Ahoy there Frank.
The fuel dump looks pretty good. Are those 2-handle Jerry cans Tamiya ones? I have close to a hundred Tamiya 2-handle Jerry cans you can have. The are from the many Tamiya SAS jeeps I have built. I replaced the Tamiya 2-hndle Jerry cans with the nicer Italeri 3-handle ones.
Let me know if you want the Tamiya Jerry cans I have.
Cheers from Peter
"Give me a faster PT boat for I'd like to get out of harm's way!"
Posted By: PeterTareBuilder | Posted on: Dec 15, 2009 - 2:36am
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Pete
Thanks so much for your most generous offer. I am sure we can use them somewhere within the Diorama, and if not at least we have them on hand. You can send them to me at:
Frank J Andruss Sr.
The Mosquito Fleet Exhibit
WWII PT BOATS
16 Liberty Street
Feeding Hills, Ma. 01030
Thanks again so very much. I am sure Alex can use them..........
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 15, 2009 - 3:57am
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Ahoy there Frank.
No problem regarding the Tamiya Jerry cans. I've had these for years abd I'm glad someone can use them.
Cheers from Peter
"Give me a faster PT boat for I'd like to get out of harm's way!"
Posted By: PeterTareBuilder | Posted on: Dec 15, 2009 - 5:15am
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Hi ya Peter Tare-
Yes sir, we can use the jerry cans and anything else you may have laying around. Just send them to Frank A. and he'll foward them to me and I'll put them together and paint 'em up and weather them. Glad you like my fuel depot Pete.
Hey Pete, did you get to try out those diamond Dremel bits I sent your way? Let me know how they are working out for ya!
Frank A. and I will be on the lookout for the jerry cans! Thanks for your offer to assist in the Green Island Project.
Frank Ryczek, Jr.
Modeler/Friend RON-10 PT-169 " ZEBRA SNAFU " Base Tulagi
HIGH TIDES ALWAYS!
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Posted By: FRANK | Posted on: Dec 15, 2009 - 11:10am
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Ahoy there again Frank.
I'm glad you can use those 3-handle Tamiya Jerry cans as I have been wanting to get rid of them for years now but I didn't want to just throw them out. I only use the more accurate 3-handle Jerry cans in my dioramas.
I have finally used those bits you sent me and they are fantastic! I have a number of figure conversions planned where those bits will be a real blessing.
Cheers from Peter
"Give me a faster PT boat for I'd like to get out of harm's way!"
Posted By: PeterTareBuilder | Posted on: Dec 15, 2009 - 11:36am
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Ahoy Frank!
The 2-handle Tamiya Jerry cans are in the post and are coming via airmail. ETA is 1 to 1.5 weeks although lately my packages have been arriving at their destination in about one week.
Cheers from Peter
"Give me a faster PT boat for I'd like to get out of harm's way!"
Posted By: PeterTareBuilder | Posted on: Dec 16, 2009 - 11:48am
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Thanks Again Pete:
I am sure Alex and Frank will incorporate them into this project. Thanks again..........
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 16, 2009 - 12:49pm
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Arthur:
If I would have caught you in those days I would have thrown you into the Bay. I can imagine the sound of a bottle hitting the sides of these metal huts, must have scared the hell out of anyone inside............
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 22, 2009 - 1:19am
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Pete
Thanks so much for the Jerry Cans. I had to post this reply to you here as I lost your E-Mail address. I am sure the guys will use them in the project somewhere. MERRY CHRISMAS............
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 23, 2009 - 11:13am
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Shalom Frank.
I take it from your post today that the Jerry cans have arrived okay?
Over a week ago I had two fellows tell me that they had 1/35 scale Chieftain tracks they could send me for my model that is missing its tracks. I have emailed them to find out if the tracks were shipped. Thus far there has been no reply from either of them.
If the Jerry cans have arrived safely I am really glad of it. Curiosity prompts me to ask why you used the Tamiya 2-handle cans rather than the correct 3-handle cans that Italeri makes? The only reason I can come up with is that the Tamiya ones were on hand. Is that right?
BTW, that fellow who is working near the fuel dump. Is he an ex Tamiya 25-pounder gun crewman? He sure does look like one of that gun crew figures.
Cheers and merry Christmas from Peter
"Give me a faster PT boat for I'd like to get out of harm's way!"
Posted By: PeterTareBuilder | Posted on: Dec 23, 2009 - 5:07pm
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Hi Pete-
The figures that you will see for the Green Island project are Tamiya US GI'S and YES German machine gunners. I got the figure sets from my favorite store HOBBY LOBBY in the clearance isle marked down to $1.47 for a set. These figures were drastically re-worked using my Dremel tool and a diamond cutter bit like the one's I sent to you.
A vast majority of the original figures clothing was removed and each of the so far 19 + custom figures have been "tropicalized" for duty in the South Pacific, meaning rolled up shirt sleeves, and rolled up pants legs or shorts with boon dockers.
The figure standing by the 55 gal. drum rack had his arms and legs re-positioned to "fit" the scene, just like all the other figures for the Green Island diorama. In fact, that figure of the officer on the fueling station, is actually a police officer figure that I purchased at the Dollar Store for 35 figures for a buck. After a little reworking and re-positioning of his arms he was perfect for the diorama. I have even gone so far as just to use the heads of the police officers with their caps to make my other officers from Tamiya figures. A little "think" out of the box is a good thing!
I have several more figures to go for the diorama as fill in figures! As for the two handle jerry cans, I had 'em and I used 'em to my best advantage. I think the fueling station came out fine and I am changing the sign for Frank A. ASAP. Lot of work to go on this thing!
I'll keep everyone posted! Merry Christmas everyone!
Frank Ryczek, Jr.
Modeler/Friend RON-10 PT-169 " ZEBRA SNAFU " Base Tulagi
HIGH TIDES ALWAYS!
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Posted By: FRANK | Posted on: Dec 24, 2009 - 8:41am
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