RE: [MV] Resin .50 Model Kit

From: Glen Bedel (GBedel@designforum.com)
Date: Wed Aug 13 2003 - 10:07:33 PDT


I would agree

-----Original Message-----
From: wcvose [mailto:wcvose@cfl.rr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 12:51 PM
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
Subject: Re: [MV] Resin .50 Model Kit

for $800 it should cook you dinner and wash your clothes, some of you
guys have WAY toooo much disposable income !!

Baker, George R. - Eastman wrote:

> I had a Korean War Veteran stop by last night while I was removing the
> Resin 50 Cal from the M114. He worked on the M2s used on B26 bombers,
> as I was pulling the pins out he said how in the world did you get a
> real M2? I smiled as I handed it to him (acting as if it were actual
> weight), when I let go he almost threw it over his head as he was
> expecting it to weight 75 lbs or more. He absolutely could not believe
> it was plastic, if you don't touch it you can't tell it's not real.
> The best thing other than the weight is that it can rain on it and
> other than a few water spots it doesn't hurt a thing.
>
> GRB
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Shoop [mailto:shoop19@brick.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 11:32 AM
> To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
> Subject: [MV] Resin .50 Model Kit
>
>
> George Baker posted on the list my resin .50 project. It was unveiled
> at the International MVPA show at Alameda a few weeks ago. In addition
> to our resin M3 and M6 breech, which many of you have already seen,
> the .50 is brand new!
>
> These are model kits that need assembly and paint. VERY realistic as
> all parts are made from castings of real .50 parts. It weighs just
> over 10 lbs.
>
> It is not a toy but for display only. It will give the BEST impression
> of a M2 that I have ever seen, other than a real one.
>
> The kits are $795 plus $12 Shipping in the lower 48. I will be selling
> extra barrels as many have expressed interest in spares for your
> vehicles.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jon
> Tracks And Things
>
>
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