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75th Anniversary of 1945 Group Build (World at War)

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  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Friday, March 27, 2020 7:11 PM

Great work, Nick.  Looks even better out in the (tropical?) sunshine!

Can you please pick a pic for the finish photo?  They're all really good.

I don't have plans for another GB in the near future; thought I'd take part in someone else's for a while. . .if I can ever finish the '44 and '45 ones going on!

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2018
  • From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posted by sickdude on Thursday, March 26, 2020 5:16 PM
Absolutely beautiful Jug, well done Nick Yes. Could you please strike me off the roster checkmate. I have way more to do around the house/farm, so modelling is off the list, till at next winter. Not to worry, i'm still sticking round to enjoy all your work Big Smile. Good stuff fellers!

William (Willy)

 
  • Member since
    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Thursday, March 26, 2020 5:06 PM

CM. many thanks agaain.

This is a RAF P-47D-25 .GQB of the 134 squadron Burma Dec 1945.

Painted with AK RAF camo set ak 2010. The clears I used are by tamiya, XTradecal sheet X48-115. weathering was done with masters touch oil paint and chalks.

again thanks all of you for watching and your comments. CM whats next post war aircraft?

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Thursday, March 26, 2020 3:56 PM

Very, very nice, Nick  I like the panel lines and subtle weathering you achieved.  Eye-catching!

I'll look forward to the outdoor photos!

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Thursday, March 26, 2020 3:18 PM

CM .Many thanks the P-47 is pretty much done. I took some out door pics to follow.

postimage was down for mantiance..

tempestjohnny. the corsair is looking good!

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 5:02 PM

Looks very good to me, tj.  Wiring is nicely done on the engine, and the decals are very effective on the IP.  

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, March 23, 2020 7:58 PM

I added wiring. Definitely not as good as Lawdog

IP with just kit decals

 

  • Member since
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  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, March 23, 2020 4:45 PM

That is one sharp looking Thunderbolt, Nick.  The camouflage and markings make it a beautiful build.

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
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  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, March 23, 2020 4:44 PM

stikpusher

 

 
checkmateking02

Well, then, stik, welcome to the retirement world.  I started 1 Nov 2019.  

 

 

 

Thank you. My last official day on the job is tomorrow, and I have an appointment to go in at the end of the week to turn in my badges & ID and pick up my retired credentials. 

 

People tell me they're busier in retirement than when they worked.  

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
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  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Monday, March 23, 2020 11:18 AM

Thanks fellas. I gave a light coat of tamiya clear flat and test fit wind shield,flaps and cowling.

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Monday, March 23, 2020 11:14 AM

checkmateking02

Well, then, stik, welcome to the retirement world.  I started 1 Nov 2019.  

 

Thank you. My last official day on the job is tomorrow, and I have an appointment to go in at the end of the week to turn in my badges & ID and pick up my retired credentials. 

 

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

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, March 23, 2020 4:53 AM
Great work everyone. I started my Corsair yesterday. But Postimage is down for maintenance so I can't upload anything. Just realized this is my first Corsair in 40 years.

 

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Saturday, March 21, 2020 3:51 PM

Steve, wow, i only just saw this. Have not really been keeping on top of the forum lately. Thats impressive loking metal finish.

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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  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Saturday, March 21, 2020 3:02 PM

Well, then, stik, welcome to the retirement world.  I started 1 Nov 2019.  

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, March 21, 2020 1:25 PM

Yes and no... I worked my last day of regular employment March 3rd. But retirement does not officially start until March 25th for me. However, any planned activities have been curtailed due to the virus. So I can do things around the house, work on models, and walk the surrounding open areas... 

 

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

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Saturday, March 21, 2020 11:44 AM

stikpusher

Sign me up for this one too. Subject choice undecided for now...

 

I have nothing but time and models on my hands from now on... Wink

 

Welcome to the GB, stik.  Always glad to have your participation.  I'll be updating the roster immediately.

Are the "time and models on [your] hands" because of the virus?

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Saturday, March 21, 2020 11:42 AM

Done, Steve.  

Thanks for participating in the GB.  Always a pleasure to have you involved.

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, March 21, 2020 11:10 AM

Sign me up for this one too. Subject choice undecided for now...

 

I have nothing but time and models on my hands from now on... Wink

 

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

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Saturday, March 21, 2020 10:24 AM

checkmateking02

Outstanding, Steve; nice, shiney little bird!  Your choice for finish-photo?

Looking forward to USS NC!

 

Hmmm   How about #3

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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  • Member since
    November 2018
  • From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posted by sickdude on Friday, March 20, 2020 8:00 PM
Here here! Yes

William (Willy)

 
  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Thursday, March 19, 2020 4:28 PM

The Thunderbolt is looking better and better, Nick!

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Thursday, March 19, 2020 4:25 PM

Outstanding, Steve; nice, shiney little bird!  Your choice for finish-photo?

Looking forward to USS NC!

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Thursday, March 19, 2020 4:35 AM

Steve very clean with those U.S. markings beauitful plane.

Taxtp very sharp looking me 163. I like that gray camo and 1st to finish well done.

Did some pin washing and weathering.

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Thursday, March 19, 2020 3:07 AM

Thanks Steve. Its coming on slowly, i think theres more PE than plastic in this build. All i managed to get done last night was one locker and the smoke generators. But i think its almost ready for some paint.

I actually think the U-Boat will be a breeze after this.

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
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 7:56 PM

Thanks guys,

Bish, wow, I hadn't see the S Boot. Cracking job Yes

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

  • Member since
    November 2018
  • From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posted by sickdude on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 2:32 PM
Man Steve, final product looks awesome! I guess I can't judge, when it's only halfway through the build Wink. Good stuff sir Smile.

William (Willy)

 
  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, March 16, 2020 9:56 PM

Thanks Check

She's done, stick her on the wall!! Now back to the North Carolina.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, March 16, 2020 5:20 PM

Exceptional, Steve.  Nice work on the NMF!  Very good looking!

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, March 15, 2020 8:50 PM

Check, getting back to the Nick. It needs a little touch up and decals.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

  • Member since
    November 2018
  • From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posted by sickdude on Saturday, March 14, 2020 7:32 PM
Very well done fellers on the thunderbolts Yes.

William (Willy)

 
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