Finally finished: my Glencoe 1/72 Martin MB-2!

Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, May 4, 2006 1:03 PM

Lufbery wrote:
Thanks, guys!

I'll certainly post some updates and even some photos of the ship build in the ships forum.

Regards,

aye matey

or be prepared ta walk da plank Shock [:O]

or swing from the yardarm Wink [;)]

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Thursday, May 4, 2006 7:59 AM

Thanks, guys!

I'll certainly post some updates and even some photos of the ship build in the ships forum.

Regards,

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 4, 2006 12:52 AM

SPLENDID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 9:48 PM

Lufbery wrote:
Hippy-Ed wrote:
So what's next on the work bench Drew??

I'm working on a 1/64 scale wooden ship, the Brigantine Lexington. It'll be a very long term project, being my first wooden ship, and with more than half of it needing to be scratchbuilt. So, I'll probably build a few airplane kits when I need a break from the ship.

Regards,

Sounds like a winner Drew Thumbs Up [tup]

a challenge to say the least Wink [;)]

It will test your abilities & your sanity but, razor saw & Gorilla glue will prevail Mischief [:-,]

I presume we can expect an inprogress report on this? Wink [;)]

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 12:52 PM

Beautiful work, Drew!! Thumbs Up [tup]

You can almost smell the grass... thanks for displaying your work! Smile [:)]

Take care,

Frank

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 11:34 AM

Thanks, Vintage. It was a bit of an epic. Big Smile [:D]

But, I'm very happy with how it turned out.

Regards,

-Drew

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Vintage Aircraft

Member since
May 2004
From: A little place I call earth

Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 11:17 AM

Hey I know I have been gone for a long time but was just cruising the forums and I saw you finaly finished your build, I have to say I am quite impressed and very haappy you finished it.

The skies the limit

V.A.

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 8:09 AM

Hippy-Ed wrote:
So what's next on the work bench Drew??

I'm working on a 1/64 scale wooden ship, the Brigantine Lexington. It'll be a very long term project, being my first wooden ship, and with more than half of it needing to be scratchbuilt. So, I'll probably build a few airplane kits when I need a break from the ship. Big Smile [:D]

Regards,

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 12:19 AM

So what's next on the work bench Drew?? Wink [;)]

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Monday, May 1, 2006 2:29 PM

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Smile [:)]

Regards,

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Monday, May 1, 2006 7:47 AM

can't add anything that everybody's righteously already stated, other than I am very impressed with your tenancity on the kit and how good it looks.

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, April 30, 2006 11:28 PM

Lufbery wrote:
Allen109 wrote:
I don't know how you people deal with that rigging stuff, I have enough of a problem doing 1 radio wire.

Seriously, the rigging was actually pretty cool to work on. A good light, needlenosed tweezers, and some zip kicker really helped.

Regards,

So what size was that magnifier ya used?!?! Wink [;)]

Man, still gotta be a pain to see when wworking on it

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 30, 2006 10:38 PM

That's a real beauty, Drew !

VERY clean work, and nice attention to detail. Adding all that rigging in 1/72 is a commendable accomplishment.

WELL DONE !

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ghettochild

Member since
November 2003
From: houston,texas

Posted by ghettochild on Sunday, April 30, 2006 9:17 PM

Nice work Drew! It looks great, glad to see this one completed

-Josh

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Sunday, April 30, 2006 8:48 PM

Allen109 wrote:
I don't know how you people deal with that rigging stuff, I have enough of a problem doing 1 radio wire.

Seriously, the rigging was actually pretty cool to work on. A good light, needlenosed tweezers, and some zip kicker really helped.

Regards,

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Sunday, April 30, 2006 8:47 PM

Stephan Wilkinson wrote:
If that guy's trying to start the left engine, he's about to turn it backward.

Stephan

Maybe it's a counter-rotating Liberty. Big Smile [:D]

I'll get it right next time. Wink [;)]

-Drew

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, April 29, 2006 6:36 PM

Allen109 wrote:
I don't know how you people deal with that rigging stuff, I have enough of a problem doing 1 radio wire.

I hear ya on that! Confused [%-)]

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Allen109

Member since
October 2004
From: NE Oklahoma

Posted by Allen109 on Saturday, April 29, 2006 4:53 PM

I don't know how you people deal with that rigging stuff, I have enough of a problem doing 1 radio wire.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 29, 2006 5:54 AM

If that guy's trying to start the left engine, he's about to turn it backward.

Stephan

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Friday, April 28, 2006 4:04 PM

Great looking build.

Especially if half the horror stories about Glencoe kits are true.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Friday, April 28, 2006 10:17 AM

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

My wife is very supportive of this hobby, so I'm lucky there. I wish I could get my little one in bed by 7 pm, but at five months, he's still on a somewhat random schedule. He's usually asleep by 9, but not every night. Most nights he sleeps through the night, but not every night.

Oh well, it beats the way things were a few months ago when he was up every 4-5 hours. Black Eye [B)]

Regards,

-Drew

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zappon

Member since
April 2006
From: Famalicão

Posted by zappon on Thursday, April 27, 2006 7:31 AM

nice!!!!!!!! Smile [:)]

Portugal!!!!!

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flippersdad

Member since
March 2005
From: Fort Worth, TX

Posted by flippersdad on Thursday, April 27, 2006 6:42 AM

Great looking build there Drew, the rigging looks good. Wives and kids to bite into the modelling time but press on! (Fortunately my wife encourages me to keep on in the hobby - it keeps me out of trouble, and my little ones are in bed by 7pm).

Cheers,

Eric

A great lie - "I'm from the FAA and I'm here to help." Politics - Many blood sucking insects. Flying - Long periods of boredom puncuated by moments of stark terror.

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, April 27, 2006 6:06 AM

Nicely done Drew. base looks great as well.

Marc

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plasticmod992

Member since
January 2003
From: The Hoosier State

Posted by plasticmod992 on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 9:33 PM

Looks great! Being a jet guy, I really like to see other rare subjects in 1/72nd scale.

Very inspiring, thanks for sharing!

Greg Williams Owner/ Manager Modern Hobbies LLC Indianapolis, IN. IPMS #44084

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 1:03 PM

Wow! A really impressive build..! Knowing the kit you started with, it's a fantastic job you did there! And so original too!

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:32 PM

Thanks, Chris.

Your interest and periodic messages were a real help in keeping me motivated. Smile [:)]

Regards,

-Drew

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Bossman

Member since
December 2002

Posted by Bossman on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:52 AM

Drew,

A great job man ! Both the kit and the base turned out great. It's been a pleasure getting to see it come together in the Bomber GB. All the sanding paid off - the wings look spectacular - and all that rigging looks really fine.

Chris

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Monday, April 24, 2006 10:07 AM

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

The rigging was tedious, but strangely enjoyable. Other aspects of the kit were far from enjoyable. It was a real pain in a lot of ways.

Still, I'm happy with how it turned out.

I'd love to see Roden or Eduard, or even Hasegawa, tackle this plane in a true 1/72 scale, with detail comparable to the 1/72 Roden Bristol F2b Fighter (click on the link to see what I mean).

I doubt that anyone will do that, though because between-the-wars aircraft aren't very popular. So if you want an MB-2, then the Glencoe kit is the only way to go.

Regards,

-Drew

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