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Posted by wing_nut on Sunday, October 4, 2015 10:33 AM

I finally got back to, and finished, the Tamiya Corsair. I know the engine was posted on the completed page so here's the "engine display case"

Marc  

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, October 4, 2015 10:09 PM

Theuns,

Sorry, I totaly forgot that I was a part of this GB. Anyway, here is the Fokker so far.

  



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Posted by Theuns on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 9:37 AM
That is a fab looking Corsair you made there, well done! I will post a pic on the front page. The DR 1 is comming one nicely :-) I have started my 1/32 Tamiya F-51d , will post pix what there is something worthwhile to see LOL. Theuns
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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, October 15, 2015 10:17 AM

Very little to update on this, as most of us, I have been busy with life.
Here is what I have so far. I attached the wings and filled some gaps. Next is the undercarriage and a few other fiddly things. I'm working on the guns separately.

 

 

Steve

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, October 18, 2015 10:11 PM

Here's the progress tonight. I was gone the Tacoma and returned late last night so I didn't get much done. Anyway it is ready for painting.

I will be painting it in Jasta 11 1917 colors.

 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 11:24 PM
Here’s where I am after an evening of painting. The August 1917 Jasta 11 colors, just before Richthofen went all red in September.
 
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Posted by Theuns on Thursday, October 22, 2015 5:36 AM

Now that does look cool, I like it more than the all red :-)

 

Theuns

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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, October 22, 2015 11:17 PM

I think I got it. Here is the Dr-1 in its paint. I still need to finish the guns and a few other tough ups such as the skids on the wing tips ETC.

I will probably put this aside for a day or two while I try to finish two ther builds.

Steve

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Posted by Theuns on Saturday, October 24, 2015 8:01 AM

I do like the prop on the DR1, well done.

 

Here is my 1/32 Tam Mustprang. I got the engine and firewall basically done

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The belts on the seat are "real look" and I like them allot!

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This is my build for MOY in Jan next year so I better get a move on..

Theuns

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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, November 5, 2015 10:29 PM

Theuns,

I finally completed the Baron's Dr-1. The kit was what you would expect from an old Revell mold, with a little PE added.

 

Steve

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Posted by Theuns on Sunday, November 8, 2015 9:43 AM

Dang you got that old kit to look really good mate! I do like the look of the fabric aswell as the prop...the figure also gives it a nice feel, well done.

 

I will post pic on fornt page, thanx for taking part.

 

Theuns

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Posted by Theuns on Monday, November 9, 2015 4:46 AM

My Mustprang basic cockpit done. The pic is of rather poor quality.

 

Theuns

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Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, November 20, 2015 10:00 AM
After taking a break for the Weekend Madness GB I was able to make some progress on the Mustang.
This is what I have so far after joining the fuse half’s. I found that most of the detailing I did to the engine is hidden. Oh well, at least I know they’re there.
I am missing one part though, V11. It is part of the lower bracing under the engine intake air scoop. I was painting it last night, holding it with tweezers. I looked up as my wife asked me something and PING! The part goes flying and I heard it hit something to my right. After an exhaustive search I couldn't find it. I still have plenty of time to find it. The way the diorama is laid out, I can install it last if needed.
 
Arrow pointing to missing part
Steve

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Posted by Theuns on Sunday, January 10, 2016 1:43 AM

Hi all.

It seems that people's steam might have run out on this GB? 

Will there be any objection to shutting it down? 

Theuns

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, January 10, 2016 9:37 AM

Theuns,

 

I don't mind, but you might as well let it run its course to the end of the month. My 1/32 P-51 May be complete by then. I did finish the Fokker so I at least completed something.

Steve

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Posted by Theuns on Sunday, January 10, 2016 9:52 AM

Cool no worries Steve, please continue :-)

I have totally lost steam with my mustprang, moving house over December and constant heatwaves of around 40 plus celcius and working in a hot hanger all day has taken it's toll...

 

Theuns

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, January 10, 2016 10:12 AM
I totally understand. After my move this last year, it took a few months to get back into it, and I used to work in a hot manufacturing plant manufacturing locomotives. It really drains your energy.

Steve

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Posted by Theuns on Sunday, January 10, 2016 10:27 AM

It had been the hottest day in the past 130 years!

The extreme drought is also very bad with some people dying in line waiting to get drinking water.....Africa can be a rather harsh place sometimes :-(

 

Theuns

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Posted by ModelMan68 on Sunday, January 10, 2016 11:33 AM

Steve,

Beautiful job on your DR-1. Bow Down  Wonderful detail and perfect setting...and the Baron looks great. You always produce some great looking models. I would love to be able too see some of your "dio" work.

Wing_Nut great job on your Corsair....Nicely weathered and battle proven.

 

Jeff     

a.k.a.  ModelMan68 

 

ON THE BENCH:  Spending Time With Family and Friends Big Smile

 

 

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Posted by Theuns on Sunday, January 10, 2016 11:51 AM

It's all your fault Steve!   LOL 
I just HAD to sit down for 1/2 hour now and do some work on the mustprang's cockpit...not allot ,just painted a few of the "boxes" that go on the sidewalls and assemled the glareshield.

 

It's like eating an elephant....one little bite at a time.

 

Theuns

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, January 17, 2016 8:40 PM

Theuns,

Here is Moonbeam so far. I added the decals and beginning the weathering. I still need to add some more oil wash and some pastels, but I wanted to put up an update.

Steve

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Posted by Theuns on Sunday, January 17, 2016 10:32 PM

Holy cow that looks stunning! I wish mine was even close to that stage.....when I started it I thought I was going to be done by now but the build is way more intence than I initially expected. I have boxed it for a little while till I can give it the attentention it deserves.

With that finish you got there I hope you will be joining us in the nmf "metal master GB''   ;-)

When you are done please let me know so I can post a pic on the front page ad you are welcome to a badge.

 

Theuns

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, January 18, 2016 7:16 AM

Theuns,

 

Yeah, I thought it would be finished months ago. It is an intense build and I still need to get the pilots and mechanic painted then build the base. I'm giving 100% to it so I should be able to get it across the finish line fairly soon.

Steve

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  • From: Nampa, Idaho
Posted by jelliott523 on Monday, January 18, 2016 8:27 AM

I was just browsing through the GB lists and forgot that I had joined this build. Sorry that I havent been updating with photos of the 109G-6. I'll have to get some photos done. I 've almost got her wrapped up. Just need to add a few more small decals and details and she'll be done.

On the Bench:  Lots of unfinished projects!  Smile

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Posted by Theuns on Monday, January 18, 2016 9:56 AM

When ever you are ready...don't rush :-)

Theuns

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, January 18, 2016 11:05 PM
I completed Moonbeam. I still need to make a base and complete the figures.

 

Steve

Steve

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Posted by Theuns on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 6:33 AM

Now that is one good looking pony Steve, very well done :-)

I updated the pix page.

Theuns

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Posted by jelliott523 on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 11:32 AM

So here's a quick shot of my Bf-109G-6 Late that I've been working on. I've done a little bit of work since this was taken a few weeks ago. I've added a light wash and some more decals. Once I get a few other small bits added I'll be calling her done.

On the Bench:  Lots of unfinished projects!  Smile

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Posted by Theuns on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 10:44 PM

I Love the paintwork on that 109....very nice :-)

Please post pix when done so I can update the pix page.

 

Theuns

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 10:47 AM
I completed Moonbeam McSwine. She sits receiving some maintenance, while Bill Wisner, his crew chief and another pilot from the 352nd are in discussion. The Tamiya kit was an exceptional kit that lends itself to an enormous amount of detail. This build was dragging on some though and I just wanted to get it past the finish line.
Comments and critique’s welcome.

 

Steve
 
 

 

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