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Derek Matile
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40mm Bofors gun.

January 17, 2021 · in Uncategorized · · 8 · 2K

This is a scratch built wooden model of a 40mm Bofors gun at 1/12 scale made from pine and ply.Took 4 weeks to make on and off.Copied from a kit but with a lot more detail.

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  1. I am speechless, Derek!
    Amazing craftmanship!
    Congratulations and Happy New Year!

    • Thanks Spiros.Really enjoyed making this one.Unfortunately it is also the last model I will be making due to neck and back pain.Happy New Year to you too.Stay safe.

  2. Great build Derek! Very sorry this would the last one out of the Matile Series... They were always special!

  3. Sorry to hear about your medical issues Derek, and I will miss these great scratcbuilt artillery pieces. You do excellent work.

  4. A fantastic build Derek!

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