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                        Second Plane Ever Built

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 3:00 PM
                        wahoo! no more box stock!
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                        berny13
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley
                        Posted by berny13 on Thursday, July 31, 2003 10:20 AM
                        Merideth.

                        You just broke 100 post. You are now an aftermarket and not a box-stock. You are going up in the world. Smile [:)]Smile [:)]Smile [:)]Smile [:)]Smile [:)]Smile [:)]

                        It shows in your models too. Wink [;)]

                        Berny

                         Phormer Phantom Phixer

                        On the bench

                        TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.  

                        Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale. 

                        Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale.  F-4 Phantom Group Build. 

                         

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 9:46 AM
                        weathering on the back edge of the wheel wells...got it! thanks wibhi2, I'll see if i can do something that looks pretty good...perhaps some graphite shavings/muck...and thanks for the encouragement berny...i'm very much looking to my 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc! There's so much to learn!
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                        berny13
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley
                        Posted by berny13 on Thursday, July 31, 2003 8:23 AM
                        What can I say that hasn't been said? Good looking aircraft. If this is only your second, I am looking forward to seeing your third or fourth. Keep up the good work. OBTW, its nice to see a woman with modeling paint under her fingernails. Wink [;)]

                        Berny

                         Phormer Phantom Phixer

                        On the bench

                        TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.  

                        Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale. 

                        Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale.  F-4 Phantom Group Build. 

                         

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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Thursday, July 31, 2003 7:50 AM
                        I also have to say that it's a wonderful looking bird - my only comment would be that the wheel wel blends in too well. With all that wonderful weathering you did it would seem that some very minor grease marks along the backedge of the wells would be in order.

                        Still, very superior to what I've been able to produce
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Thursday, July 31, 2003 6:38 AM
                        Twice I've looked at this topic and something happend and I didn't post on it. Tongue [:P]

                        I've been meaning to say...It looks great!! Big Smile [:D] Keep up the good work Merideth!

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        fuzzy
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Lewisburg , Tenn
                        Posted by fuzzy on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 11:22 PM
                        Mer,
                        Nice job !Cool [8D] Really liked your weathering.
                        Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing. Look
                        forward to the P-40.
                        fuzzy
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 10:43 AM
                        thanks tigerman! I'm glad you liked the plane. Believe me, the camouflage intimidated me too. Notice i didnt even try to do it freehand! As for my inspiration for getting into WWII fighters, a combo of things really. Thing 1. I'm a history junkie and always have been. (My history profs. in university were shocked and saddened that I wasnt going to be a history major.) Thing 2. As a graphic designer I have a special appreciation for deco and mid-century design and some of the coolest examples of these things come in the form of industrial design. Thing 3: I love Big Band/Swing. Put em all together and you get a gal who builds warbirds!
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 10:45 PM
                        Fine work, puts mine to shame. I admire that you did that cammo job on the Typhoon that still scares me off. Mer what is your inspiration to getting into modeling WW II fighters?

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 9:36 PM
                        migs my future hurricane will be dedicated to you and your enthusiasm for my brit-plane efforts! Smile [:)]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 8:15 PM
                        we'll wait with baited breath !........ your pics had me off to find out little more about Typhoon / Tempest differences, basically Tempest is much easier to spell !! (only kidding)
                        Great to see these Brit Warbirds done proud and i hope a Hurricane is on the horizon sometime !Smile [:)]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 7:06 PM
                        thanks guys! i'm looking forward to doing another British plane now that i've finished the Tiffy...I have a Spit Mk VIII and a Mk IX for down the line!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 12:42 PM
                        Keep up the good work!
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                        upnorth
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Canada / Czech Republic
                        Posted by upnorth on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 11:23 AM
                        Awesome stuff!

                        The Typhoon has always been one of my favorite warbirds, it just looks like it could kick anything's butt around the block and back again.

                        Keep up the great work, I look forward to seeing the P-40 pics
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 11:17 AM
                        hey all! it's a great way to start your morning by logging on and finding such great and encouraging comments! Thanks to everyone for the compliments!

                        mike yep, i painted those babies! (feeling proud)

                        madda looking forward to seeing your pics...i use a fuji finepix 2650 and believe me i researched like the devil before i commited to a digicam...this one ROCKS and it has macro mode for taking good shots of little stuff like model aircraft

                        lee you're just making me blush with all those sweet things you say Blush [:I]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 10:41 AM
                        Hi mer, very good work.
                        Looking forward to see your next work...
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                        midnightprowler
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: East Bethel, MN
                        Posted by midnightprowler on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 4:44 AM
                        Merideth, If you are half as pretty as your aircraft, your husband is a lucky man! Your aircraft are awesome! WOW. Backwards, WOW.
                        Lee

                        Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

                        Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

                        1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

                        Ask me about Speedway Decals

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                        Model Grandpa
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Keizer, Oregon
                        Posted by Model Grandpa on Monday, July 28, 2003 11:46 PM
                        Nice looking plane and the website looks great also.
                        Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 28, 2003 11:27 PM
                        Sweet bird, Mer. I'm gonna go put mine back in the box now Wink [;)]
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, July 28, 2003 11:08 PM
                        Very nice! looks like you have a natural talent.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Monday, July 28, 2003 9:37 PM
                        Looks great mer! When I finally get my f-18 finished, I'll see if I can't post some pics of it. What kind of camera did you use, your pics look clear as clear can be. You're better than me. :)


                        madda
                        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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                        Butz
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Niagara Falls NY
                        Posted by Butz on Monday, July 28, 2003 8:21 PM
                        Hey mer,
                        You did a very good job on that bird. The weathering is well and not over done.
                        Hope did you apply the id bands on the lower wing?? Is that painted on or decal??
                        I just noticed your a/c are gear up!! Again a job well done my friendWink [;)]
                        Flaps up, Mike

                        If you would listen to everybody about the inaccuracies, most of the kits on your shelf would not have been built Too Close For Guns, Switching To Finger

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 28, 2003 3:19 PM
                        looks nice. Good luck with the P40 warhawk with tigershark decals, should look nice for the flying tiger fans out there :)
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 28, 2003 2:20 PM
                        arrrghhh! stupid me! of course you're right, it's a typhoon! i've just had hurricane's on the brain as i'm looking for decals for one! whew! off to fix that!!! thanks migs!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 28, 2003 2:13 PM
                        Clown [:o)]Thats a fine build there, only its no Hurricane, a Hawker yes,Typhoon or maybe a Tempest ( bit quicker and all metal !) i'm sure its a genuine mistake....Big Smile [:D]......maybe the cat again ?
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Second Plane Ever Built
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 28, 2003 1:43 PM
                        Hi everyone!

                        edited to add: clearly i meant to say that it's a Tyhpoon not a Hurricane...<--dork

                        Well, here's my second plane. I'm officially addicted. I tried a bunch of different techniques with the Hawker Hurricane and loved every minute of it!
                        http://www.angelfire.com/art2/airbirds/typhoon.html

                        As always, I welcome your tips, advice, and feedback!
                        Kisses [:X]
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