GROUND ATTACK GB

modelcrazy

Looks great Doug.

That's what I like about group builds, they keep me going and pressing through when problem kits would have otherwise be relegated to the box of shame.

Thanks guys,

Box of shame???? Don't know what that is. LOL!!!!

Doug

Nomad53

modelcrazy

Looks great Doug.

That's what I like about group builds, they keep me going and pressing through when problem kits would have otherwise be relegated to the box of shame.

Thanks guys,

Box of shame???? Don't know what that is. LOL!!!!

Doug

Well Doug, that can be several things:

1. Half built model put back in the box and 'left for dead' in the stash

2. tossed in the 'spare parts box' and pilfered for parts on later builds; and/or

3. That big ole bin called the garbage can!!

Do you agree Steve?? 

Absolutely! Everything you said.

Rob S.

Nomad53

modelcrazy

Looks great Doug.

That's what I like about group builds, they keep me going and pressing through when problem kits would have otherwise be relegated to the box of shame.

Thanks guys,

Box of shame???? Don't know what that is. LOL!!!!

Doug

Well Doug, that can be several things:

1. Half built model put back in the box and 'left for dead' in the stash

2. tossed in the 'spare parts box' and pilfered for parts on later builds; and/or

3. That big ole bin called the garbage can!!

Do you agree Steve?? 

Rob,

I can say that I have one of those. I have a P-61 that I have put back in the box several times because I messed it up so bad. I thought I could get it straight but to no avail. That one will never be finished. May make a dio out of it sometime.

Doug

P.S. I did know what you were talking about with the box of shame. I was just trying to make a joke. LOL

Yup Doug!! Got it...we all have the box for sure!!

Alright gents, finally had time to take my final pics, much happier with the lighting this time around. (forgive me, once I start snapping pics I just keep going and going....)

Annnnnd some family pics, with the Seversky P35 (J-9 in Swedish service)

Wow, some family resemblance.

That, my friend, is a build I would be proud to display.

Nicely done.  

modelcrazy

Wow, some family resemblance.

That, my friend, is a build I would be proud to display.

Nicely done.  

Thanks modelcrazy!

Yessir, there really is a strong resemblance. I also have a Re.2000 in the stash with Swedish markings, another cousin. And of course, a few years after these were produced, Republic's P47 arrived on the scene to carry on the family line.

You should make a display of the progression on the species.

That might be interesting.

Darwin's Origin of the Species, but for the P-47.

Yeah, ok Vance, you blew me away

lol, "Origin of the T-bolt" ??  Y'know, I've never built a P47. Not wild about the bubbletop at all, but the razorback is a possibility, would also match up well with these Reggiane & Seversky machines.  I'll have to keep my eyes open for one.

Yeah, Vance, I've also thought the Razorback looked more aggressive than the bubbletop.

Been a long time now since I picked this up again but I put a few hours in over the last week or so....

Some minor repairs and a few bits to still add but this is all but done....

Extremely awesome jug! Very cool Stuka....well done and congrats on a stellar build....

Sweet Stuka Jug. Nice job on the paint scheme as well.

DONE!

Awesome!!

Sorry gents for loosing touch with the GB but things got complicated with my kids visiting and the wife and I having to travel to a couple of places.

I don't know who is running the GB since the last time but please update my info as I somehow jumped into a 1/72 old Monogram F-4J and set aside the 1/48 one I was working on.

the box art

The almost completed pit. The figures will be seated so no need to detail the belts

The cans have nice deep details

This will be an in-flight display so all the doors were closed, including the auxiliary intake doors on the belly

The Mk. 82's were painted and just getting started on the pilots that are from Tamiya. I had to cut off their feet above the ankles to make them fit into the seats. The feet are not visible so not an issue here

The fuselage was sealed up and the top wing parts attached

This 1/72 F-4 is a little brother to the 1/48 one and the details and fit are very good.

PJ,

The GB is being run by "We the people". We really don't have any way to update the roster, however there are several of us who check in frequently and will be here for/ with you.

I built the "Tour of Duty" F-105 for the Century Series GB and it was a fairly decent kit, with the exception that, as you are aware of from the Mustang you just completed, Monogram likes to mold their kits with the doors open. Closing them is a real problem.

Nice start on the F-4, and the pit looks great! I have a Hase 1/72 F-4 that I just can't get any gumption to start yet.

Steve

Steve

Thanks for your reply. No problems with the doors with this 1/72 kit. It is going together very well. I forgot to photograph the IPs which came out really nice. I just recently started building 1/72 scales and some are as detailed as their bigger brothers.

I have a Hasegawa 1/72 F-14D that is just freaking unbelievably  detailed as the 1/48 scale one. I plan to do that one with the Catapult section ready to launch  as a dio. I'm still gathering things for it.

Was the 105 you built a 1/72 scale? I have the old Monogram 1/48 Thud and is a really nice kit, even for it's age.

Hey, PJ, we are with ya' here brutha!! Yup, no 'overseer' here, lol. Too bad we never got any 'closure' as to where Matt went, but, we are keepin' it going and checking in regularly! Great start to the Phantom and, as an exclusive 1/72 guy, the kits keep getting better and better in this scale!

PJ,

My 104 was 1/48,

Steve

Great looking manned missile. I have that one and it 's a great kit too.

Rob

Yep, some 1/72 stuff is just too good to pass up............but I just went to my local Hobby Lobby to see what they had and I just happened to grab the new Revell 1/32 F-4G that looks like a beauty. The box is HUGE and so must be the kit but couldn't pass it up for $35 out the door with the 40% coupon.

Yes, for sure, at that price, I'd have trouble not leaving the store with it either!!

More progress on the little guy. The Sparrows had mold release marks on the visible side so all holes were filed with Perfect Plastic Putty and sanded smooth.

I shot the interior of the intakes white then shot the base in black fading outward. Once assembled it gives the illusion of trunking.

Did some preshading

I will be doing the middle scheme

PJ,

That's a smokin looking build. I love an F-4 all weathered up and loaded out.

As many know here, I'm a big fan of a fat load on a Phantom!! Load 'er up!!

Thanks guys. This one will only have a CL tank, two TERs with 3 Mk. 82's each and the usual compliment of Sparrows and Sidewinders AA missiles.

I just finished with the main colors blended out over the pre shading. It takes an xtra fine AB tip, and low psi to get things looking good. Next will be masking for the NMF areas.

I'm loving it PJ!

Nothin like a big fat Phantom.