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The Official 1942 70th Anniversary Group Build

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Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 3:19 PM

And now, halfway into 2013, I am calling this build done. Monogram's 1/48 TBD-1 done up in the markings of Torpedo Squadron 5 off USS Yorktown in May 1942 at the Battle of the Coral Sea.

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 12:56 PM

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

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Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 9:43 AM

Thank you sir. I am glad to hear that you like it. I had a few speed bumps yesterday in the afternoon with the antenna wire, but I was able to overcome them a couple hours later. I switch from stetched sprue to human hair on that task, and the hair gave the strength and look I needed. Many thanks to my middle daughter for that stand. Then in earlt evening I was able to get some insulators applied, and a couple more fiddly bits added to complete my day's goals on this build. I will get pics of that progress up here soon, and then get the final bits done here by the midday.

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

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Posted by sub revolution on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:42 AM

Wow, Stik keeping the thread alive!

That TBD is incredible! The level of detail and weathering is blowing my mind.

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, June 3, 2013 12:15 PM

Thanks, Stik.  I checked and Humbrol also makes Bronze, but I like the look of your torpedo in Brass.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, June 2, 2013 2:24 PM

checkmateking02

Bronze isn't easy to come by.  Floquil used to make it in their RR colors, but I've read that Testors discontinued it when they took over.  Humbrol has a couple of different shades of bronze, so I'll have to try there.

I looked back on this thread and saw that I used Humbrol "Brass" for the torpedo body. It's a nice deep rich shade.

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, June 1, 2013 2:38 PM

today's progress:

canopy hood guides scratch built from filed to shape sprue and installed (still need to paint them)

and antenna mast and torpedo sight scope installed

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, May 31, 2013 3:30 PM

Most fiddly bits painted/touched up... still need to put a drop of clear glue for the torpedo sight lens

canopy masking removed and wingtip lights painted w/Tamiya clear Red & Green

and fixed and flexible .30 cals installed

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

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Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:57 PM

The torpedo warhead is light gray, but I used a Humbrol's version of it for that part. Plus no weathering wash to alter the color, only the top Matt coat which lightened it up a tad bit...

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 5:06 PM

Bronze isn't easy to come by.  Floquil used to make it in their RR colors, but I've read that Testors discontinued it when they took over.  Humbrol has a couple of different shades of bronze, so I'll have to try there.

Is the nose of the torpedo white or gray?  It looks different from the gray undersurface.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:16 PM

Thank you sir. Based on color photos that I could find, early war torpedo's had a brass/bronze body and light gray warhead. The wooden protective box around the fins was natural wood.

Well I painted up and installed the retained cables. I think they look pretty good.

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:52 PM

Nice looking Devastator, Stik.  I have the 1/72 Airfix offering, and was wondering what to paint the torpedo.  Good work in all respects.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:47 PM

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:59 AM

Thanks... those dang corrugations just take perserverence and needle files ;-)

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:35 PM

I admire anyone who can handle the corrugations on the leading edge of the wings!

Looking good!

 

 

 

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:02 PM

Ok, almost 6 months past due, but it will get done... today I pulled my TBD off of the sidelines and resumed work. Washes and drybrushed highlights. In the next couple days I should get the Matt top coat on... unfortunately during all the handling for finishing, the wing hinges gave out, so they will be fixed in the folded position.

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

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Posted by sub revolution on Monday, January 7, 2013 4:50 AM

Ok, I finally got the front page updated. Please check to make sure I got everybody!

Ninetalis, I know you're waiting on future, is anybody else still wrapping up a project for this?

Thanks, Budd

*edit* Pyrman, I just remembered you rpost saying you were still going. Keep us posted!

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Posted by jgeratic on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 2:28 PM

Hey guys, If you go back to page 36   I've redone my photos using a white background. 

I think the black was absorbing too much light?  Also enabled the flash, but did place a section of tissue over it so when it engaged it wouldn't create too stark of an appearance.  Let me know if you notice a difference.  To me they do look sharper.

regards,

Jack

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Posted by Ninetalis on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 11:24 AM

Offcourse I would love to get a bottle of future, but I don't know how I should refund you that bottle than.
Send me a PM if you want to talk about some sort of agreement or something!

And I agree, this model is just perfect for training how to 'wash' an aircraft, it is stacked with recessed 'rivets' so it would be perfect.
I have some panel line accent color so no problem about stuff to wash it, just need some future. 


With regards, Ninetalis. 

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Posted by sub revolution on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 7:45 AM

Go for it guys! The way I figure, if you broke sprue, then take your time and keep us posted!

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Posted by pyrman64 on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 6:56 AM

Sub: I'm still working on my Vierling 38...I wouldn't turn down an extension.  End of the month ok?

Greg H

"There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." Gen. Wm T. Sherman (11 April 1880, Columbus, Ohio)

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Posted by troublemaker66 on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 6:31 AM

sub revolution

jgeratic1

Ninetalis, if Budd can send you some Future, should also send an extension (or at least ask for one?).  It's a sound build you have there, but adding that wash would enhance the details.  

I am Budd and I approve this message....er, what I mean is yes, I think a good build is worth an extension. Just ask VanceCrozier, I have had to have a couple of them myself...

Anybody else still going on this?

Well, I was doing an F2A3 Buffalo, but it didn`t survive Hurricane Sandy. Had the darn thing done, just no photo`s yet. Anyway, lots of great work done during this GB!

 

Len

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Posted by sub revolution on Monday, December 31, 2012 9:07 PM

jgeratic1

Ninetalis, if Budd can send you some Future, should also send an extension (or at least ask for one?).  It's a sound build you have there, but adding that wash would enhance the details.  

I am Budd and I approve this message....er, what I mean is yes, I think a good build is worth an extension. Just ask VanceCrozier, I have had to have a couple of them myself...

Anybody else still going on this?

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Posted by jgeratic on Monday, December 31, 2012 6:27 PM

Ninetalis, if Budd can send you some Future, should also send an extension (or at least ask for one?).  It's a sound build you have there, but adding that wash would enhance the details.  

regards,

Jack

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Posted by sub revolution on Monday, December 31, 2012 6:09 PM

Sharp indeed! Almost fresh out of the factory! I jest of course... but perhaps this is almost a more realistic approach to modeling, saying it's done and then weathering later after it's been "in the field" for a while...  That sounded better in my head than it does on here. Don't judge me, I'm tired. Some of us celebrated a new year last night.

In all seriousness, if you need some Future, I can send you some. I think I even have a spare bottle.

Thanks, Budd

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, December 31, 2012 2:33 PM

Sharp-looking Nate, ninetalis.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Ninetalis on Monday, December 31, 2012 8:11 AM

Hey all,

I've finished the Nate a while back, I'm just waiting for a bottle of Future so I can spray that on my model and wash it. But getting Future in Belgium isn't easy. So I'm gonna post this guy as finished.

Hope ya'll like it.

With regards, Ninetalis.

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Posted by sub revolution on Sunday, December 30, 2012 10:41 PM

Wow!! You guys made very quick and excellent turn-arounds on those builds!

Jack, a very well done example of a popular aircraft.

Tony, awesome job on that sub! Way to hit a soft spot with me, although I admit I am not to familiar with the antics of the Wahoo.

I will get you guys updated on the front page when I get a minute.

Thanks, Budd

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Sunday, December 30, 2012 2:53 PM

Very impressive Gato, Taxtp.  Very sharp-looking.  Good work!

 

 

 

 

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