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  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Third Annual Berny Memorial Group Build
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:44 PM
Greetings fellow modelers,
 
Welcome to the Third Annual Berny Memorial Group Build.  As a few of you know, Berny, aka Berny13, passed away a little over two years ago. He was an avid modeler and a good friend.
 
The First and Second Annual Berny Memorial Group Build were very successful. When putting the first build together, we tried to find out what planes he was associated with while he was in the United States Air Force and use that list as a theme. But as we started going through all of his posts, we realized that he had modeled almost every subject possible.
 
He started out with cars. At one point he modeled armor. And when he did model planes, he even modeled Migs, so it seemed that nothing was off limits. I also know that he had an attitude that you should at the very least enjoy building your model. So we finally decided that there would be no particular theme to this build except one. HAVE FUN!
 
This is not an exclusive club for people who knew Berny.  Anyone can join this build!
 
So the rules to this build will be very short and simple. YOU HAVE TO PARTICIPATE! A group build in my opinion is supposed to bring people together and share ideas, help each other with problems, answer questions, and even proudly show your daily or weekly accomplishments with.
 
We are going to start the build on Berny’s birthday, which is February 22. Anything and everything that you can build is acceptable (within the restrictions of this site of course!). It can be something you are building on another group build. You can build as many models as you like. Beginners and experts alike are welcome. This build will last one year, ending on February 21, 2015.  Everyone can start signing up now and I will add you to the roster.  Please include the kit (manufacturer, scale, etc.) that you are planning on building.
 
All finished builds will be entered on the first page of the build. This is not a contest of speed. It is a contest of fun.
Here is the badge, feel free to pick one up if you are particpating, you do not have to wait until you have completed your build.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ken

 

Roster:

Son Of Medicine Man:  Tamiya 1/48 Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero, Hobby Boss 1/32 F-84G Thunderjet

Jimbot58:  Revell 1/72 F-101B Voodoo, Academy 1/72 A-10 "Warthog", Academy 1/72 F-8E Crusader, Hasegawa 1/72 RF-4B

Gamera:  Eduard 1/48 F6F3 Hellcat, HobbyBoss 1/48 F4F4 Wildcat, MiniCraft 1/48 UH-60L Blackhawk medevac, Academy 1/48 UH-64 Apache gunship

Bish:  Hasegawa 1/72 F-16D Fighting Falcon

Taxtp:  Hasegawa 1/72 Junkers Ju 88

Mikeymize:  Tamiya 1/48 Hyakushiki Shitei III Kai

Jelliott523:  Hasegawa 1/48 F-4G Phantom II

Roger_Wilco:  Monogram 1/72 UH-1B Huey

Tal Afar Dave:  Revell 1/72 F-4B/N Phantom II in Vietnam markings

Matt-Joachim:  Revell 1/48 A-10 Thunderbolt

Castelnuovo:  Trumpeter 1/35 Russian T-55

Duke Maddog:  TBD

Modelcrazy:  Tamiya 1/35 Type 97 Chi Ha

Rob Sherman:  Airfix 1/72 Lightning F.2A

 

 

 Wall of Fame

 

Mikeymize's Tamiya 1/35 M3 Lee Mk I

 

 

Gamera's Academy 1/48 UH-64 Apache gunship

 

Gamera's MiniCraft 1/48 UH-60L Blackhawk medevac

 

 

Mikeymize's Tamiya 1/48 Hyakushiki Shitei III Kai

 

Jimbot58's  Revell 1/72 F-101B Voodoo

 

Jimbot58's  Hasegawa 1/72 E/A-18G "Growler"

 

Modelcrazy's  Tamiya 1/35 Type 97 Chi Ha

 

 

Rob Sherman's Airfix 1/72 Lightning F.2A

 

Bish's Hasegawa 1/72 F-16D Fighting Falcon

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Posted by jimbot58 on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 11:02 PM

Hi! I'll be first to join up, though I don't know what my next build will be. I don't want to think about what it will be, so I don't get distracted and I finish my current project. If I start  thinking about it, then I might start rummaging through the stash and then I'll be lost...

So for the moment, I'm going to say...TBA!

Jim

*******

On my workbench now:

 

Fujimi F-4K Phantom "Yellow Bird" and Zvezda Su-27SM Flanker


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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 7:52 AM

Ken: Cool! May I just carry over the four I've been working on? Would you like me to re-list them?

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 12:27 PM

Even though I have been on the forum a few years, unfortunately I can't say I recall Berny. But I was determined to enter at least one of these GB's, which is a great idea. I am trying to avoid doing cross overs, but with the time frame I know I can fit one in some where, so put me down as a TBA as well.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 5:12 PM

jimbot58

Hi! I'll be first to join up, though I don't know what my next build will be. I don't want to think about what it will be, so I don't get distracted and I finish my current project. If I start  thinking about it, then I might start rummaging through the stash and then I'll be lost...

So for the moment, I'm going to say...TBA!

Jim

You are on the roster!  Welcome aboard Jim!  Welcome Sign

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 5:13 PM

Gamera

Ken: Cool! May I just carry over the four I've been working on? Would you like me to re-list them?

No problem Cliff.  I have transferred your list.  Welcome aboard!  Welcome Sign 

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 5:15 PM

Bish

Even though I have been on the forum a few years, unfortunately I can't say I recall Berny. But I was determined to enter at least one of these GB's, which is a great idea. I am trying to avoid doing cross overs, but with the time frame I know I can fit one in some where, so put me down as a TBA as well.

Great to have you aboard Bish!  Welcome Sign  I will update the roster.

Ken

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Posted by taxtp on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 6:23 PM

Ken,

I will join too please, although I didn't know Berny. I'm happy to build something to honour his memory.

At this stage I'll say it's a Hasegawa 1/72 Ju 88, but that might change later on once I actually get to the build. Thanks for continuing to host these GBs.

Cheers

Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 6:45 PM

taxtp

Ken,

I will join too please, although I didn't know Berny. I'm happy to build something to honour his memory.

At this stage I'll say it's a Hasegawa 1/72 Ju 88, but that might change later on once I actually get to the build. Thanks for continuing to host these GBs.

Cheers

Tony

Welcome aboard Tony!  Welcome Sign  Glad that you are here.  This will be a fun build.

Ken

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, January 23, 2014 8:46 AM

I unfortunately never got to meet Berny in person but talked to him several times here. Great guy and always willing to help out with any advice. As a Phantom mechanic he knew about everything about the plane and a fount of knowledge but lots of other Cold War USAF aircraft too.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by jimbot58 on Sunday, February 2, 2014 4:02 AM

I'm going to make it official: My build will be the F-101B Voodoo in 1/72 scale from Revell of Germany.

It will be strictly an OOB build, with no fancy AM parts added. Detail I am going to limit to the finishing if I can. Decals provided are for two different ANG aircraft, Texas and Oregon. Not sure which i will use. The kit is a little dated, but molding seems very good and acceptable detail level.

Jim

*******

On my workbench now:

 

Fujimi F-4K Phantom "Yellow Bird" and Zvezda Su-27SM Flanker


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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Sunday, February 2, 2014 9:16 AM

jimbot58

I'm going to make it official: My build will be the F-101B Voodoo in 1/72 scale from Revell of Germany.

It will be strictly an OOB build, with no fancy AM parts added. Detail I am going to limit to the finishing if I can. Decals provided are for two different ANG aircraft, Texas and Oregon. Not sure which i will use. The kit is a little dated, but molding seems very good and acceptable detail level.

Jim

Very cool Jim!  I have updated the front page.  I look forward to seeing this one built!

Ken

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Posted by jelliott523 on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 1:41 PM

Hello, I have just recently joined the forum groups and got back into modeling.  As a newcomer to this I am excited to throw my hat into the group build.  I will be starting a 1/48 Hasegawa F-4G Phantom II in Idaho ANG livery.  I have seen quite a few of the same build.  I'm hoping that my finished project will turn out as fantastic as the others that I have seen.

On the Bench:  Lots of unfinished projects!  Smile

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:06 PM

jelliott523

Hello, I have just recently joined the forum groups and got back into modeling.  As a newcomer to this I am excited to throw my hat into the group build.  I will be starting a 1/48 Hasegawa F-4G Phantom II in Idaho ANG livery.  I have seen quite a few of the same build.  I'm hoping that my finished project will turn out as fantastic as the others that I have seen.

Welcome aboard Jelliott523!  Welcome Sign  I will update the front page.  We look forward to having you build with us!

Ken

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Posted by roger_wilco on Thursday, February 6, 2014 10:01 PM

Hi all,

My contribution to the build is the old Monogram 1/72 UH-1B Huey.Markings are yet to be decided.I finished two other group builds recently and look forward to this one...Douglas

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al. 

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Friday, February 7, 2014 5:56 AM

roger_wilco

Hi all,

My contribution to the build is the old Monogram 1/72 UH-1B Huey.Markings are yet to be decided.I finished two other group builds recently and look forward to this one...Douglas

Welcome aboard Douglas!!  Welcome Sign  We are glad you are here!  Only two more weeks until we start!

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Saturday, February 8, 2014 9:10 AM

Hi Everyone!

Only thirteen more days until we kick this group build into high gear!  Smile 

Ken

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, February 8, 2014 9:36 AM

For this I would like to do something from the USAF. I don't have any F-4's, so put me down for a Hasegawa 72nd F-16D. About time I added a modern US aircraft to the built collection.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
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  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Sunday, February 9, 2014 9:09 PM

Bish

For this I would like to do something from the USAF. I don't have any F-4's, so put me down for a Hasegawa 72nd F-16D. About time I added a modern US aircraft to the built collection.

Hi Bish,

Sorry for the late reply.  I updated the front page but apparently forgot to reply that I had changed it.  Sometimes I will write a reply and forget to click "Post".  Confused 

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Sunday, February 9, 2014 9:10 PM

Well the countdown continues.  Only 12 days until we start!

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:52 AM

10 More days until the fun begins!

Ken

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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 1:08 PM

No worries Ken, I have done that myself a few times. I probably won't start mine until late in the year, but I will defiantly be keeping track.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 5:56 AM

9 more days to go!

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Thursday, February 13, 2014 5:35 PM

The countdown continues!  Just 8 more days until this group build starts!

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Friday, February 14, 2014 7:12 PM

Just one more week until this group build starts!

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Saturday, February 15, 2014 7:18 PM

We are getting closer now.  Just six more days until we start!  Whistling 

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Sunday, February 16, 2014 7:50 PM

We are getting closer.  Only 5 more days!

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 5:43 AM

Hi Everyone,

The clock is winding down.  Only three more days!

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 5:47 AM

It is time to fire them engines up!  Only two more days!

Ken

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Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Thursday, February 20, 2014 5:49 AM

Hi Everyone,

Tomorrow is the big day!  I hope everyone is fired up!

Ken

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