"Century series Jets" GB 2014-2015 * CLOSED *

Some from academy are still pretty good.  Minicraft is ok.    This one is just aweful.  :(

this is the first time I see a 1/144 kit. Looks pretty basic for sure.

Cool!

Ok. Its only a 1/144 but a horrendous kit. I think I have got it ready to paint. There wasn't even a opening in the cockpit area. I had to cut it out myself! >:(

I have been working on it since the 21st I think but here are some pics finally.

OK, complete it and when your done please PM Rob so he can place a pic for you. :-)

Theuns

Sweet but I best make sure its ok w/ Theuns too.  I just need to paint & Decal it.  Its only a 1/144 so it should be quick.

CodyJ

Should I bother to finish?  I  imagine a need about 3 days to go.  Got it mostly finished.  

Heck yea!

Should I bother to finish?  I  imagine a need about 3 days to go.  Got it mostly finished.  

Theuns and Mach71, I barely got started on my F-100; a little work on the cockpit and some test fitting is as far as I got......I will be looking for Round 2, should you guys decide to run another Century Series GB........

Shoulda got a start on this sooner!  Great job by all!

TAD

Very impressive! You guys did great work.

Great ,hope all had fun.

Theuns

Great looking jets guys, I too had a blast with this GB and want to thank Theuns for hosting it.

Scott

Mailwalker's Hun is loud and proud up front!! I echo Theun's comments, I'll look in on this and post any last minute completed pics up front. I ask for a quick personal message just in case I'm engrossed in other projects and this GB slips way down on the list.

VERY impressive set of Century jets. Well done guys. Very proud and happy to have been part of this most excellent GB. Big shout out to Theuns for hosting!! Again, well done!!

That is such a good looking hun.....and in the nick of time too LOL!

Thanx for taking part.

Guys I am calling it provisionally closed for now  BUT, for those who will be able to complete their models that are 3/4 the way complete, we can still post pix later on I am sure.

Theuns

Real pretty jet you have there Mailwalker!

Nicely done.

Rob S.

Right on Mailwalker. I am the one who will post a final pic on the front page. Choose a pic from the set you posted as the one you want displayed on the front page and I'll post it. As for the tape residue, I like the product GooGone on the tip of a QTip, or, 99% isopropyl alcohol works too. Great job, nice finish and welcome to the club!!

Right on Mailwalker. I am the one who will post a final pic on the front page. Choose a pic from the set you posted as the one you want displayed on the front page and I'll post it. As for the tape residue, I like the product GooGone on the tip of a QTip, or, 99% isopropyl alcohol works too. Great job, nice finish and welcome to the club!!

flyerduke

Well done!  It really looks sharp.  I'm like you, I try to learn and do better every time I start a new kit.  Your first GB badge too!

Craig

Well done!  It really looks sharp.  I'm like you, I try to learn and do better every time I start a new kit.  Your first GB badge too!

Craig

Well, I'm calling this HUN done. Is it perfect? Nope. Did I have a blast doing it? Heck yeah. I've also learned many new techniques that I can try on my next build to make it better

So as not to leave anyone out, A big thanks to all who participated in this GB, especially the moderators and anyone who gave me encouragement and advice!

One question, the cockpit still has a little tape residue left on, Any idea on how to remove it?

I splashed some red on the skid plate because my uncle told me the crew chiefs in Nam would spray paint them red. When the pilot would scuff it off, he owed the CC a case of beer!

Another funny story is that when they brought the Huns over to Nam, his pilot said "There was quite a racket in the ammo bay on the way in. Could you check it out?" When my uncle opened the hatch it was filled with cans of .........BEER! The pilot had a big grin. They had filled them up on a stopover at a base in Japan!

Looks good MW.  Today is the last day of the GB.  Looks like you're going to make it.

I think it looks good. Remember the hook would be in that position most of the time and would get exposed to the same dirt as the rest :-)

Theuns

Here's the bottom with all the landing gear and air brakes on ,a little weathering and staining also. Yeah, I realize I should have done this before the tail hook went on. DOH! Live and learn.

Almost got it. Everything but the wheels, pitot,  leading wing flaps and fueling boom assembled. Just gotta get them on and spray top coat. Thanks to everyone for your patience!

Not to sure about weathering, as that is something new to me and I don't want to mess up what I've got so far.

Tal Afar Dave, I would love to see your build even if you don't finish on time.

School is much more important.

Mailwalker, Your almost there! Looking forward to seeing 555 finished!

Dave, nothing wrong with setting prioreties correct mate - school = $ to be able to buy more models ;-)

How much time do you need to complete?

Theuns

Great work on the first page gentlemen; you've done the 'century series' proud!!

It does not look like I will complete my build on time; I bit off more than I could chew by going back to school and overloading on too many classes.....oh well.  It's been fun just to watch from the sidelines......

Let's go Mail walker; finish up strong!!

Dave

Thanks, I just wish I was able to get started on the pile of Monogram 6s I have.

Dang that 106 looks good, well done on a very impressive decal job!

Thanx for taking part :-)

Theuns

GT -  That's one slick lookin' airplane.  Great job.

MW - Almost there.  Looks good.

Craig