The Duke's First Finished Models in 2025

[Duke Maddog]

And they are all vehicles. These were all finished in the first two weeks of January. Here they are from lightest to heaviest..... more or less. And yes, they are all in 1/72 scale:

Academy 1/72 scale German Schwimmwagen:







Fujimi 1/72 scale German Fuel Truck:







ESCI Canadian M3 White Scout Car:







IBG Canadian Chevy CWT15 Troop Carrier:

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IBG Canadian Chevy CWT15 Fuel Truck:







Trumpeter Canadian Leopard 2A6M:







Academy British Challenger I MK III:







And finally, Academy Australian M1A1 Abrams:









That's all for now so far. I might be able to squeeze a couple more over the line later. We'll see.

Meanwhile, thanks for looking in comments are welcome.

[speedgraflex]

Duke! Duke! Duke! Wow! Wow! Wow!
I really want to come spend a Monday building with you and the Crispins!
I'm sorry I had to be a good boyfriend and help my girlfriend complete her Women in Film application which we completed at 11:58pm and the deadline was 11:59 pm! Ouch! Hence I was unable to show up but there will be a building day next Monday, I hope? Lemme know.
I really, really, really must compliment you on the way you build. It's very professional and efficient. Your knowledge of military vehicles shows. I know you have found the perfect sweet spot of scale, subject and your own personality.
Bravo, sir! Bravo!
But before I come to see you I am going to the art store to buy a few sheets of white and black poster board for different backgrounds. The cloth is a very difficult background to remove without a lot of editing work.

[KSaarni]

Wouh, truly an impressive start of the year, 8 in total and January has still almost 10 days to go.

I had to go back to beginning of 2024 to see how you did then

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Then in total 5 models but posted on the 20th of February. Rather huge improvment compared to 2024!

- Kari

[Gary Brantley]

That is so impressive, Mark! All of those cool models were built in two weeks!?! That is just amazing to me; how do you find time for food and sleep with that sort of production? Why, it usually takes me that long to clean up parts for one build! That's really something, my friend, and they all look so good! Great show indeed!!

[LyleW]

Nice work, Mark!

[Duke Maddog]

Thank you Bruce! There's nothing wrong with helping your girlfriend; she's practically family and family always comes first. Yes, this coming Monday will be another Hobby Day and now that I have my truck back; I should be down there on time or earlier! Thank you again on your compliments, they are most appreciated! Looking forward to seeing you next Monday.

Thank you Kari! Yeah, sometimes things line up better and I have more progress than usual. And with ten more days to go; I might even finish a couple more.

Thank you Gary! I did get plenty of food and sleep; working with power tools makes adequate sleep essential. Hobby Days sure do enhance my productivity a good bit since I'm able to just sit and build, marathoning my models for hours on end.

Thank you Lyle! I'm glad you stopped in to see these.

[speedgraflex]

Duke! Not to hijack or post anything off topic from your completions (amazing work) I will be bringing the wings and the CSM PE/Resin to Hobby. Look forward to your seeing you!

[BlackSheep214]

8 builds for January 2025. Wow....

[Stikpusher]

Good stuff Mark! All the modern MBTs look good, but I really like the WWII war wheels and softskins.

[Duke Maddog]

Excellent Bruce! I look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you Tom! I was hoping to finish more, but my Hobby Room has been upended as I try to add a rolling toolbox to it. Details later

Thank you Carlos! It sure feels great to finish all of them, especially the ones that have been sitting in the stash for too long.