MONOGRAM AIRCRAFT GROUP BUILD (ends 1/1/2005)

Hey everyone. Just thought I'd give a little update, seeing how, like Roadkill pointed out, no one has posted anything in a while. Anyway, my F-101 is coming along, nicely, but I need to find some new seats for it since I accidentally ground clean through one of them trying to remove the molded in belts. That'll teach me to play with the Dremel tool at 2 am.

The Typhoon is also moving along. I decided to scratchbuild the cockpit framework, since the PE parts for it are a bit flimsy for my taste. Control surfaces have all been removed and will be repositoned. On that note, anyone know where I can get pics of the inside of the flaps for this plane?

As soon as I can get the camera working, I'll get some pictures up here.

Just adding the last bits to the airframe of my Cobra before painting, decaling, and weathering commences (antennas, nav light housings,ect). While the paint is drying, I'll detail the TOW racks. Should be done around the end of the month, beginning of August.





Here's what I hope my Cobra will look like when completed;


Cheers,
Albert

Hey Vintage,

Just wondering if I could add another kit to the fray. The 1/48 F-5E Tiger II that Revell reboxed... It's still the same Monogram kit, complete with Monogram stamped on the inside of the left wing....

If so, then put me down for it... My P-51 should be done in a couple of weeks or so, and that still leaves a while for the end of the GB... Thanks

I AM BACK!. Sorry about the belated absence, I diddnt have time to update things on monday due to the factI had an unexpected trip to my work place that I had to make. Then On tuesday I went on a little trip to Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnassota. It was a blast the entire trip was made driving along the Mississippi Rive and it was so betuiful up there. But I got back early Thursday morning and I come home to find out my computer has crashed (Still cant find out why it did) But I finnaly got it up back and running today at 100%. Also last sunday when I said I was going gliding the cealing was only at 2000 FT and it was a very inactive day for thermals. So I diidnt glide but stayed there for about five hours talking to people. But I went yesterday and it was amazing, I plan to try and get my gliders licence and fly these babies when ever I want.
But now to get down to buisiness and update the list and respond to the posts.

Blackwolf 3945-Ill put you down for a B-25 in 1/48 scale and an Me-262 in 1/48, and I have updated the bomber build so your in on that one.

Warlock0322-Sorry about missing you I must now have seen your post, my fault, but I will put you down for a 1/48 OA-4M, and an AV-8B.

Albymore-Corbra is looking great I cant wait to see that beast done, it should be an eye catcher when displayed in a case.

diggeraone-Good choice in committing all these kits to this build, there is a long period from start to finish that one kit just aint gonna span. So ill put you down for a 1/48 PBY-5A, Spitfire MKII, A/B-26 invader, Ta-154 A-O, Moskito, Ju-88, and a Ju-217.

roadkill-275-Keep pkugging along at that jug, it will come out good eventually, and if not, well ya had a good time building it anyways right?

bobbaily- Ill put you down for a 1/48 Spitfire MKII.

ewc2002 Good choice for an additional build Ill add the 1/48 F-5E to your name.

Welcome back Vintage, glad you had a good time. Not sure if you saw my post from about a week back, but I wanted to add A Typhoon and a Dog Sabre to my list, both in 1/48. Hope I still can, thanks.

And even after going over the last two pages twice I still miss one. Sorry about that Ill update your list a Typhoon and a Dog Saber both in 1/48.

First update on the Monogram A-4M Skyhawk.

I have been working on this 2 weeks now and finally have me some headway on her.

Haven't really had any major problems yet ( knock wood). Fit overall has been ok at best, but hey she is an old kit.

First stumbling block was the seat rails on the backseat. thye were a little wide and when the halves were dryfitted they didn't meet. So with a small file , 5 minutes, and a little patience I filed the grooves were the rails protrude through. first problem solved.



Second problem was on the bottom of the fusalage itself. When I cut the halves off the sprue the connection was so thick that it took 2 good sized "chunks" out of the bottom of the plane. Tgis was solved by masking both sides of the chunks with Tamiya Tape and thinned down Squadron White putty.

Once masked I mixed some of the putty with some acetone and made a sludge. Filed the chunks with it and smoothed it out with a q-tip dipped in acetone. Some minimal was sanding was done to feather it out and in about 15 min problem two was solved.



The next issue were the intakes. No matter how I fit, filed or sanded there were ugly gaps. So same tape, sludge, and patience were used to fill those. They still need a little more attention but i am getting there.



Well thats about it for now. Next up will be filling the wing assembly as the second pic shows gaps in the front and back of the assemblies. Then prime, detail sand and preshading, but that is for the next update.

Paul

Well I guess its about time that I post an update as to how my builds are doing.

Mig-15 Bis-I have finished it and it is in Russian markings, but the number on the nose it not true to any aircraft that actually flew. I used alcald Duraluminum to represent the bare metal finish on the fighter, and I used tons of putty, to close up that stupid panal that Monogram left open to show the gun bay off. I took all of that out and replaced it with weights so I wouldnt have to use the little clear stick they give you to hold up the tail. I say I spent about 2 or more hours trying to sand and putty all of the seams on it, in which after I painted it some on the bottem still showed up but barely. Oh well it was just a test shot for an Alcalad finish. The cockpit was only a few pieces but had decent detail in it so I decided not to add any other major things to it, but did make a new control stick for it. The lading gear did not fit right, and I found this out, after I had done everything else and it was my last step and I had glued the front gear doors on.. But I got them on, and had a little trouble figuring out which gear cover that is attached to the gear, goes on which landing gear. Overall, I had fun with it and it looks great when sitting next to all of my non nare metal WW2 aircraft in my display cases. I would give this model an 8 out of ten for final apearence when built strait our of the box, and mine I would say is about a nine.

Spitfire-Built it, chopped it up made a new airplane out of it. Not too much to say.

Update 7-24

Hey whatta ya' know, its brown .. The IDFHelo Brown (FS 30145) is a Humbrol mix of three parts Hu110 to one part Hu119. Getting close to decaling time .





Cheers,
Albert

albymoore-Wow you shure built your way to thew end of that project fast, and it looks amazing, even without the decals. I have a question when you get this cobra done are you going to submit another model to this build or will tht be it?

See Ya

Vintage Aircraft

Hey we need a patch for this GB. I am looking for some pics but could some other epeople look for some pics too?

Hey vintage, I finished with my build can you help me with the pach? I would like to add it to my ID.

Thad

Groovy, haven't checked in for awhile and noticed I'm finally added to the list! Now I can 'officially' begin this thing...

Will be starting to rescribe the B-25 tonight, hopefully...


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Wow, this is the first I am seeing of this. I have a ton (well actually 10pounds 2 oz) of Monogram kits. If I could sneak in an F-84F thunderstreak, I would greatly appreciate it.
Won't be able to start until the end of August tho. Or would you accept monogram's AV-8B converted to a TAV-8B using ch miniatures conversion set + decals (a very expensive conversion set for what you get - almost reminescent of FM)

Started on the Spitfire last night-had painted the interior a few weeks ago and couldn't get motivated. Cockpit is ok-little detail-did some dry brushing, etc.
The fit of the fuselage is terrible-going to spend some time filling and sanding. But at least I'm moving forward

QUOTE: Originally posted by Vintage Aircraft albymoore-Wow you shure built your way to thew end of that project fast, and it looks amazing, even without the decals. I have a question when you get this cobra done are you going to submit another model to this build or will tht be it? See Ya Vintage Aircraft

Hi Vintage,
Thanks for the kudos. I have an F-16 to build for a GB over at ARC first (GB wraps up in October), but I'll see if I can get one more in for this GB as well (I'll get back to you on the kit/subject).

Updated pics-









Cheers,
Albert

Hey everyone! Here's an update on the progress (or lack of) on my Stuka, P51, and 109. I've gotten about 1/2 of the panel lines re-scribed on the Stuka. My Stuka in Action book finally came in and unfortunately the original panel lines which I scribed next to, are not correct when you look at the specifications. I'm not sure if I should fill in the lines with super glue and re-scribe, or leave as is. Any opinions on this? I picked up the ProModeler Stuka on Saturday, so I might just build this for the group build and reassign the partially scribed Stuka to the "Testing Lab".

I've gotten the chromate green sprayed on the P51 and need to start painting the cockpit details, etc. I've build a few of these already and don't expect any problems. I've looked over the 109 but haven't started it yet.

Steve

well i havent posted in a while but an update is in order. i have started the p-51d, going to do it as miss marilyn 2. i have the pit on the mustang done and installed and i am just about ready to do the first coat of od on the body. but geez why talk when i can show.









sorry if the pics are a bit large couldnt get them to resize.

joe

That P-51D is looking good, and your interment panel looks great (as least as far as I can tell)!

My Bf-110G is almost finished, just needs the antenas and a little more work on the greenhouse and it will be done, picts to follow shortly!

I know it's late in the game, but I didn't see a patch for this group so I thought I'd throw one together for ya'll.

Here's the full size.


...and here's the badge to put in your signiatures.


Just paste the following link without the spaces in the tags in your signiature of your profile page.
[ img]http://www.ryanahern.net/Files/Pics/Avatars/MAGB2004badge.jpg[/img ]

Hope you like it.

Quagmyre,
Thank you for the GB sig patch.

Cheers,
Albert

Heres my update. The Tbolt is ready for decals as soon as I can finish the canopy. Can't find my bottle of OD, so I guess I'll breakdown and buy a new one. I'll try and get some pics posted as soon as I can.

Ok-after looking at the wing to fuselage fit for the second day, decided to gently remove the two sub-asms (didn't have a hammer handy). Nothing that a little filing/sanding/putty won't fix.... I hope. Of all the previous Monogram kits (p-51d, p-47 razorback & p-38 lightning, all 1/48, this one is the worst.) Supposed to rain this weekend anyway.
sigh....

Update 7-30

Finished! Feels good to get something finished. Thanks for the chance to participate in this GB, I've had fun building one of Monogram's timeless jewels. I have an F-16 I have to build for ARC's Viper Cadre GB (due by 10/6), though I may try to get one more in for this GB as well.

Here's the completed model;











Cheers,
Albert

Sorry to sound completly ignorant, but how does the whole badge thing work? Thanks!

Congrats Al that is one handsome lookin' snake you got there...

Paul

QUOTE: Originally posted by Richard James Sorry to sound completly ignorant, but how does the whole badge thing work? Thanks!

Generally, if you have completed your build for the group build you get the patch to display in your signiature. To do so, follow this link. The answer lies within.

http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24125

Albymoore-Great looking chopper you got there. See what can be done with a rought kit, all ya gotta do is flex the modeling muscles and the product is nothing short of fantastic.

Quagmyer-can you paste a link in this build for a patch, so the ones of us that dont have the abitlity to do it on there own yet, can be able to post it. Thanks in advance.

See ya

Vintage Aircraft

QUOTE: Originally posted by Vintage Aircraft Quagmyer-can you paste a link in this build for a patch, so the ones of us that dont have the abitlity to do it on there own yet, can be able to post it. Thanks in advance.

Done. Check my original post on page 7 of this GB string.

Okay, I got into this business pretty late so I'm just in the preliminaries on the B-25. Started scribing the wings the other night and did most of the right fuselage half last night...


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Lookin' pretty ugly at the moment; sanding dust and all, but I'm satisfied with what I've done so far. Have to go back and deepen the lines a bit.

Will post shots of the Me 262 a bit later. That one's much farther along...


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