NavyFCO Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 (edited) I have found that my best investment in collecting over the past twenty years was good lighting for photography. That was even more important than a good camera! For "big" stuff like uniforms and headgear, I bought a portrait setup from Smith-Victor, consisting of two halogen umbrella lights and one hair light (though I rarely use the latter). I also bought a professional backdrop holder, white paper background paper and a nice study table to hold the coat forms. (See photo attached...)For photographing medals, I bought (yet another) Smith-Victor desktop light tent with two halogen lights and a white fabric light tent. The point of the light tent is to diffuse the light coming in at the sides... something I'm still working on. I had a 5.1 MP camera, then moved to an 8.0. I finally sold that one and splurged with a 10.0 MP one. For the money, I think the 8.0 was probably the best of both worlds with the equipment that I have... just goes to show that you don't have to have the "best" camera in order to get really good photos!Dave Edited June 14, 2006 by NavyFCO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 Nice equipment, Dave. Here is another new arrivel. Luckily bought and paid before my car broke down on Friday , otherwise i would have had to pass on it. I am happy to finally have a 1st class and its for sure not the last one. Research for this OPW 1 Nr. 72.620 will be ordered as soon as my bank account recovered. Here is the beauty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Nice piece Gerd , can?t wait to see it in person sorry about your car best regardsAndreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 Nice piece Gerd , can?t wait to see it in person sorry about your car best regardsAndreasThanks, Andreas. I already ordered another one complete with research, but i had to pass on it, as life comes first. I have just found someone, who can repair my car privately, so i will get away cheaper than planned. Its nice to drive a BMW, but only until you need a repair for the first time This piece is a beauty and i am sure, you will like it I look forward to our meeting, when you have your vacations.best,Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
order_of_victory Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 (edited) Nice OGPW1 I do have to symphise with you on the car front my SAAB has just had to tyres replaced at a cost ?400, which has meant my Soviet projects for this month have been put on hold Having said that thogh it wasnt as bad a new fule pump for a Alfa Rome at ?500 Order of Victory Edited June 16, 2006 by order_of_victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondvor Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Nice order Gerd! I would say it is from late 1944, but also could be early 1945. Depends on what Front it was issued. I'll check my database in the evening to find some close range numbers and let you know.Car problems, huh? That is always piss me off. When I was a student I used to have an old Russian-made LADA 1978 model. I've spent lots of time fixing it But it was fun.Now I have 2003 Toyota and so far it works OK, so switch from BMW to some Japanese brand Just a joke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 Thanks, gentlemen. I?d agree, could be late 44/early 45. We will find out for sure hopefully.John, my nephew has an Alfa and he also complains a lot about the replacement parts prices. They really seem to be quite pricyAndrew, no joke at all, would you believe, that i switched from Toyota to BMW three years ago? I had a tiny little Toyota, which i loved and which was the most reliable car, i have ever had. Over the 6 years, i drove it, i only once had to have something to repair for about 50 marks then and that was my own fault. That was a fantastic and very economical car and i seriously think about to sell my beemer and buy a Toyota again. Glad, you all like my new OPW. Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
order_of_victory Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 We have had a couple of Japs and killed them both outright, but the one car nothing can kill is my mums Merc S600, its nearly 100,000 miles and still going strong... I feel it will otu live us all Order of Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 We have had a couple of Japs and killed them both outright, but the one car nothing can kill is my mums Merc S600, its nearly 100,000 miles and still going strong... I feel it will otu live us all Order of VictoryThe old Mercedes Diesel were the best cars ever. There were some on the streets, which had more than 500.000 miles on the counter and were still in very good condition. My brother only had a few of them and he never drove something else than Mercedes since...Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondvor Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 (edited) Well, if you live in Europe it's a good option to buy German-made car. But in US they are way too expensive because of the taxes. But the quality and safety rates are comparable with top three japs cars (Toyota, Honda and Nissan). Also the gas is much cheaper in US, so you can buy something with a powerful engine.BTW from were does the Europe buy oil? Is it from Middle East or from Russia? As far as know there is no significant oil resources in Europe except for Romania, but they are depleted already... Edited June 16, 2006 by MONDVOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
order_of_victory Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 As far as Iam aware it comes from the middle east and Nigera!You want to see the petrol bill for the S600 it makes me cry.....But a V12 is the best engine on the planet regardles of how much fuel costs, but I now drive a Diesel every day it makes more senseOrder of Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 (edited) Germany does buy a lot of its oil from Russia, Norway, Lybia and Saudi Arabia. I bet, noone pays more for gas than we germans do. 5,10 Euro/gallon or 1,35 Euro a litre We wouldn?t have the problem, if we would have kept the russian oilfields Edited June 16, 2006 by Gerd Becker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
order_of_victory Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 It works cheaper than in the UK were its about 95 - 98 pence per litter for petrol or 96p - ?1.00 for diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondvor Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 In US we pay about $ 3.00 per gallon. After Catherina hurricane last summer the prices went up to 3.50 and even more, so all drivers were in shock! Yes, American drivers are spoiled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondvor Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Gerd, I just checked my data. Most likely your 1st class GPW was awarded between July and October 1944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Gentlemen,Allow me to open this post by saying that this is not meant to be a political statement; and I hope that it does not send us off into political discussions. Here in The States, we commonly see significant price differences on a state by state basis. As I write this, gas prices where I live are at $2.80 per gallon while in Los Angeles they are at $3.05 and in Macon Georgia they are as low as $2.50. By far, the most common reason for this disparity is state and local taxes.Now, I believe that most countries buy their oil on what is called the World Market and the disparity of prices, country by country, is caused by the taxes applied. Simplistic I know; but a, if not the, major factor.Yours truly,Wild Card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolf Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 (edited) Gentlemen,............................................................................................................................................................Now, I believe that most countries buy their oil on what is called the World Market and the disparity of prices, country by country, is caused by the taxes applied. Simplistic I know; but a, if not the, major factor.Yours truly,Wild CardI guess you're right about that. Also I guess each country, depending on the amount they buy (most probably the more the better), might have "special deals". And then there is the real political aspect, but that's another story... And Gerd, it seems we (unfortunatelly! ) "beat" you on those prices here.Gas 95 octanes: 1,343?Gas 98 octanes: 1,408?Special 98 octanes: 1,478?Diesel is a bit cheaper but I don't have the exact costs.Dolf Edited June 17, 2006 by Dolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondvor Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Good time to buy a bicycle, gentlemen! It's also good for our health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolf Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Good time to buy a bicycle, gentlemen! It's also good for our health! Andrew,Right Because public transportation is not getting cheaper either anyway... Dolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondvor Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Andrew,Right Because public transportation is not getting cheaper either anyway... DolfRight! When I came to New York in 2002 the price for a subway or bus ride was $ 1.50. But in 2003 it jumped up to $ 2.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
order_of_victory Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 It might be good in the States to buy a Bike,It's also good for our health!But in England its not very good for the Health as the Rising price of Petrol means more people ar buying Diesels this means the amount of Smog caused by NOX gases is going up in Cities.Order of Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Aaaaaaaalright, to come back to the original topic How about a group shot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
order_of_victory Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 WOW, I just choked on my Biscuit!Fantastic shot, are you now speciallising OGPW as well of ORB'S Order of Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondvor Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Gerd, it's better to turn all of them over and make another shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 No, i am not specializing in OPW?s. These just came to me over the time, all for prices, i couldn?t turn them down. Andrei, just for you : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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