Nose Art Group Build

Here's a pic of "Miss Dallas"

That's the artist standing on the wing. Only nose artist that I know had an exhibit of his art at the Smithsonian.

I'm in with a cross-over, if that's ok...

1/48 Monogram B-25..

Haven't decided on the art-work, but it's gonna be spurious B-25 rather than historical..

Keep em rolling in, we still have two weeks till the start!

I'd be really interested in joining this one.  I have a couple of kits in the stash I'd be looking at:

• Hasegawa 1/48 F-8 Crusader in early VF-84 markings.  The one with the flames coming off the intake.
• Hasegawa 1/72 B-24 in NMF Jolly Rogers markings
• Monogram 1/48 A-26B in "The 6th Chadwick" markings
• Revell 1/48 B-25 in "MRM" markings.  Though it sounds like Hans has the Mitchell spoken for.

I'm open to suggestions but those are my top 4 choices.  Leaning heavily towards the F-8.   I also have a Revell B-17F I was going to do as "Shamrock Special" and I also have the big Tamiya 1/32 P-51 with "Passion Wagon" markings.  Though not sure I'm ready to take on these biguns just yet.

We've got a year mate, plenty of time to decide, personally like the F-8 or B-24s!

Manstein's revenge

Is nudity allowed?

Manny, I don't think he cares what you wear when you are building the model...

Very much so...

Include me in on this one. It will be a1/48  F-16C (Tamiya) from Desert Storm.

Dean

Ok a week left before kick off, get all your mates interested!! Spread the word! :o

WE HAVE LIFT OFF!! WOOT. ONE YEAR EVEYONE START BUILDIN'

O.K. I thought you forgot about us. Building to start soon.

Dean

Since Corssovers are allowed I will jump in with a Monogram F-100D Super Sabre, "Pretty Penny".

Definately... I'll put you up on the front page.. Out of interest, what GB is it crossing over from??

Official NMF III.

i think ill build the 1/72 minicraft b24j dragon

You're up

I've started my P-40E, the HobbyBoss kit has some fit issues around the wing joins :(

Haven't seen much activity on this GB lately.  Anyway.  I need to change mine up from the Crusader to Pro-Modeller's A-26 Invader.  I managed to lose the Canopy to my F-8 and Hasegawa told me it could take up to 12-weeks for the replacement to arrive.  I'll be doing the markings of "The 6th Chadwick" From Pyn-Up Decals.

Yeah, I near forgot about this one :( ???  I've done my P-40E in RAAF scheme, but I might do something else...

Stu,

As slow as this GB is panning out, I think you will be able to get the new canopy from Hasegawa and still be the first to post in progress picts.

Dean

Actually completely forgot about the GB... I'd like to add a cross-over from the Big Beautiful Jugs GB. Same name slightly different art its a Tamiya P47d-15 Razorback Miss Dallas.

Don't know if this GB is still going or not... but here's the cockpit of "Miss Dallas". Engine tomorrow.

Love these hi res pics. It lets me see the needed touchups before I button things up. More later.

Got the airframe complete. Not thrilled with the fit of the wings.

Putty filling and filing... oh joy.

Cockpit looks outstanding.

Dean

Here's where I'm at with "Miss Dallas"

Got some work to do to buff out the marks on the underside, some more blending of the top surface, and a few touchups. Should be able to gloss coat tomorrow. Then I get it on its wheels for the decals.

Looking good mate! :)

"Miss Dallas" on its wheels for decals. I think i finally got the USAAF od shade the way I want it... at least with Model Master enamels. Those turned brass blast tubes are awesome.

Had a major brain cramp last night.

Luckily I caught the mistake before I sealed the decals. Got them to come up without disturbing the paint. I've got a set of decals for the P-51 B that carried the QP K codes but they are too small for the Jug so I'll have to order another set... puts me back a few days. Should have this wrapped in a week or so.

Decals are in place and it's ready for weathering and final assembly. The Squadron decals go down well just make sure that you place them where you want them... they don't like to move around once they are down. The kit decals suck. Multiple applications of vinegar and they still won't settle down.