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                        The wife's P-47 (pics)

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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Friday, January 9, 2004 11:33 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by maddafinga
                        I wish my current project will turn out nearly that well. Jeez.

                        Sign - Ditto [#ditto]
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Friday, January 9, 2004 8:23 AM
                        That looks great too. I wish my first had turned out anywhere near as well as those I've seen lately. I wish my current project will turn out nearly that well. Jeez. Keep up the good work.
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Friday, January 9, 2004 8:21 AM
                        Mrs. Dj,

                        She really wants to build more. And she is building. Right now though progress is quite slow with little Mikhaila around.

                        Jeeves,

                        Thats pretty impressive. Very nice! Id have posted the pics directly here, but I thought youd better start a new thread so the others can see. Great job, Mrs. Jeeves!

                        Do I sense the start of a ladies' model club? Smile [:)]

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Friday, January 9, 2004 7:26 AM
                        Not to steal Donna's thunder-- very nice job again Donna! I just wanted to show off my wife's 1st model as well-- I thought she was pretty brave to tackle rigging her first time out...

                        It's not in the right place at Ron's site right now-- just look for Mrs. Jeeves 1st model- a P-26 Peashooter

                        http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/upload/peashooter
                        Mike
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 8, 2004 1:53 AM
                        allan- don't forget, her downsides should be neutral gray or natural metal!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 7, 2004 11:38 AM
                        I am glad Donna let you post her pics, I hope she continues to build and either lets you show us her work or signs on and shows us herself!

                        Approve [^]
                        Betty
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Wednesday, January 7, 2004 9:16 AM
                        In behalf of Donna, thanks again for the compliments!

                        Shrikes,
                        I got the trigger type HG. And I just love it! Very durable, easy to clean and looks mean. Big Smile [:D] I highly recommend it. I have the standard Tamiya airbrush too. Offered it to Donna for use in the P-47 but she gave me that stare and a raised eyebrow and... well, you know what that means.Disapprove [V]

                        Tango,
                        Yes I am lucky.Wink [;)] She cooks well too (I just hope she doesnt give it up for full-time modeling, otherwise, its scrambled eggs for dinner).

                        R. beamont,
                        Why you ...! Angry [:(!]Big Smile [:D] She's got her downsides, but she is indeed a treasure. Thanks!

                        Mrs. Dj,
                        Ive told her about you and showed her your work. In fact, that was a big factor in convincing her to post the pics here. She was just too shy. Thanks!





                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 4:33 PM
                        Allan tell Donna it is nice to see another Mrs building! Hello from Betty.
                        BTW looks GREAT!Smile [:)]
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                        willuride
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                          May 2015
                        Posted by willuride on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 4:09 PM
                        great job, my wife just told me she wanted to do one now. thanks for posting your pics and influencing other women. off to the hobby storeBig Smile [:D]

                        On the bench Knoxville, TN:

                        1/48 Monogram F-4 Phantom "Black Bunny"  I wanted to relive the past....Never again

                        On the Bench Manchester, TN:

                        1/48 Revell F-18E 

                         

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 1:39 PM
                        dear Donna; dump watsisname and marry ME! You are a rare treasure! Two thumbs up on the '47.
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                        TANGO 1
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
                        Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 11:29 AM
                        Wow! Great build Mrs Allan!

                        I wish my other half would take an interest in the hobby. Allan, you're a very lucky guy.
                        Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 11:10 AM
                        Excellent work Donna!! My wife's first model also kicked the carp out of my first one...she did a P-26 Peashooter and the paint job was excellent-- she blames it on all those years of doing nail polish Smile [:)]
                        Mike
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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 10:02 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by allan
                        lacquer on enamel can be a bit dangerous.

                        *groan* Disapprove [V] almost all my paint is enamel... maybe it's time to switch back to acrylic...

                        Oh, by the way, how does your tamiya HG airbrush work for you? I have enough holiday dough, and i'm wanting to invest in an airrush... Smile [:)]
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 9:25 AM
                        I think im the last guy in here , nice plane Ms Allan . pls do some more and let us see it again pretty plsss
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 8:33 AM
                        Shrikes,

                        There are two kinds of Gunze paint: the lacquer (with the tab on the lid) and the Aqueous (water-based, with the flat lid). I seldom use the water based type since it sometimes ... well, melts in the hand (wet hands, that is). The lacquer paint provides quite a tough finish, and if it doesnt dry in a few seconds after spraying its probably thinned too much. Gunze thinner works best with them (although quite expensive), but you could try your luck on bottled hardware lacquer thinners (just try them on a few drops of paint in a palette first, since the strength of hardware thinners vary). I havent had any problems with lacquer on acrylics and vice-versa. Same is true with enamels on lacquer. But lacquer on enamel can be a bit dangerous.

                        Ive brought Donna along a few meetings, and in fact she was partly influenced to try the hobby out because of that. Maybe you'll get to meet her one of these days.

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 8:19 AM
                        Allan: Okay, are all the gunze paints i see in hobby shops here (like STC) lacquer? I've never worked with them before, but they do have some interesting colors that tamiya just doesn't have... What do you use to thin them and should i be wary of having this eat through other layers of enamel or acrylic? Smile [:)]

                        Donna: Can't wait to see the hellcat! I suppose you'll be going along to allan's meetings now! Smile [:)]
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 8:13 AM
                        Madda, this is Allan. She used Gunze Silver (H8) lacquer paint. Gunze usually dries up in just a few secs.

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 8:03 AM
                        Hmmm, what kind of paint did you use, silver always takes way longer than it should to my mind.
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 7:12 AM
                        To all:

                        Thank you for the compliment! Its very encouraging. Im really interested in the hobby and I will try my best to finish the Hellcat even though Im pressed for time between work the baby and the household. I'll try to make more time for building models. Allan gave me a lot of help but he let me do all the work and he let me use his tools. Thank you for the compliment!

                        To rangerj, thanks for the words of encouragement.
                        To maddafinga, the silver paint took only seconds to dry.

                        ---Donna

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 5, 2004 1:19 PM
                        WOW Very Nice! Geesh I have yet to attempt a NMF Finish and Ive done quite a few planes....Im currently working up the courage to try one on a 1/72 P51.

                        Please pass on my compliments.....looks fantastic, especially for a first or anyother number for that matter!
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                        Bones-coa
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Savannah, GA USA
                        Posted by Bones-coa on Monday, January 5, 2004 12:43 PM
                        Looks very good! Heck, my first model didn't even have paint on it!

                        Yea, I need to get my fiance on here. She's actually building an old MPC kit of Ra. Ra was the ruler of a planet in the movie "Stargate". We love "Stargate" and she saw it in a hobby store and couldn't resist it. This is her first model.
                        Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 5, 2004 11:30 AM
                        [:0][:0][:0][:0]WOW Mrs. Allan!

                        That's just great! I should show my wife this and maybe it would inspire her to build a kit with me. That's just fantastic! You should be very proud.

                        Best Wishes
                        Steve
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 5, 2004 9:12 AM
                        You have a talented and brave wife there ! A NMF on a first kit is to be applauded. Very well done. Looking forward to seeing the next build.
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Monday, January 5, 2004 8:04 AM
                        Thanks, guys! Shes asleep with little Mikhaila now, but I'll let her answer some of the queries one of these days.

                        JHulk and 72cuda,
                        Having seen your beautiful work I really doubt that. Cool [8D] Thanks!

                        Shrikes my friend,
                        Thanks! It took me a while to figure it out. Im soooo not tekkie. Disapprove [V]

                        Dj,
                        We gotta snap out of it! Assert our dominance! I'm going to demand that she clean the table ... while I wash the dishes. Big Smile [:D]



                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Sunday, January 4, 2004 8:14 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by upnorth
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999
                        My wife is a step ahead, Allan... I'm doing the dishes already...

                        I take it you're dipping all the plates, glass and silverware in Future to get a real good shine on them when you're done , right?Big Smile [:D]

                        Hehehe... Big Smile [:D] just as long as you don't "weather" the plates and glasses, or you'll defeat the purpose of cleaning them...
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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                        gregers
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: UK
                        Posted by gregers on Sunday, January 4, 2004 5:33 PM
                        Hey Donna, you build em better that i do already. great work. Greg
                        Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?
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                        upnorth
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Canada / Czech Republic
                        Posted by upnorth on Sunday, January 4, 2004 4:40 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

                        My wife is a step ahead, Allan... I'm doing the dishes already...


                        I take it you're dipping all the plates, glass and silverware in Future to get a real good shine on them when you're done , right?Big Smile [:D]
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                        djmodels1999
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
                        Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 4, 2004 4:29 PM
                        My wife is a step ahead, Allan... I'm doing the dishes already...
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                        72cuda
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by 72cuda on Sunday, January 4, 2004 4:26 PM
                        hey Allen;
                        well tell your wife she's done a great job for the first time out, I've been doing this stuff for years and my first kit never looked like thatBanged Head [banghead] tell her to keep it up and we'll be seeing her work on the pages of FSM Gallery

                        84 of 795 1/72 Aircraft Competed for Lackland's Airman Heritage Museum

                        Was a Hawg Jet Fixer, now I'm a FRED Fixer   

                         'Cuda

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