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

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                        roadkill_275
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: North East Texas
                        Posted by roadkill_275 on Thursday, June 17, 2004 12:37 PM
                        BTW, I use the old style tooth paste to buff out my plastic, not the gel. Buff it out and then give it a bath to get rid of any grit that gets stuck in odd places.
                        Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain
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                        roadkill_275
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                          September 2003
                        • From: North East Texas
                        Posted by roadkill_275 on Thursday, June 17, 2004 12:35 PM
                        ewc2003, Have you thought about using foil? Its easy enough to use if done properly. Cut it in small enough sections to work with and just concentrate on one section at a time. Your plastic finish has to be as good if not better than with metalizers though as foil will pick up and highlight the slightest imperfection. You can also apply decals over the top of foil and use a glosscote to seal it. If you paint over the top of it (not really recomended) use a primer coat first and be real sparing with the paint. If the paint runs or you get any overspray it can be a pain in the @$$ to fix.
                        Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain
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                        fightnjoe
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                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, June 17, 2004 12:21 PM
                        well my friends i had been interested in this build but had not found the kit i was looking for. the monogram b-17g. but thanks to lobbie it appears one will be coming my way. i will be building a bomber from the european theatre, the black cat. this bomber became mary anne. a friend of mine's wife's uncle was the belly gunner and i am going to build it for him. my friend as the uncle passed about three months ago.

                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

                        Never To Be Forgotten

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                        ewc2003
                        • Member since
                          June 2004
                        • From: Minnetonka, MN
                        Posted by ewc2003 on Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:02 AM
                        I have the Testors Metalizers (Aluminum), and the kit looks to be a bear, esp with the decals. Also, I found a site that had some info on the 1:24 scale P-51D with a scratchbuilt interior, since the instructions are a little vague. Also trying to look at whether or not to do the whole wing open with exposed guns, etc...

                        If the Metalizers don't work, what would use suggest? Any help would be appreciated... :)

                        Rich,
                        I'm planning on using the decals for the "Big Beautiful Doll" aircraft.
                        Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
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                        roadkill_275
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                          September 2003
                        • From: North East Texas
                        Posted by roadkill_275 on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 2:46 AM
                        Okay, I'm up and running on my P-47. If I can figure out how to post pictures I'll get some on here.
                        Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain
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                        Vintage Aircraft
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: A little place I call earth
                        Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 10:42 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by ewc2003

                        OK, now I have the Revell-Monogram 1/48 P-51D, will be my first WWII aircraft, and my first with Metalizer paints. Any help on Metalizer would be appreciated.



                        Wo sorry about that Prowler, but at least you did save the cockpit, Oh and a word of caution, Monogram kits and Metalizers do not mix. Tons of sanding and filling required on that kit, Im not happy with what Im going to have to do to get mine ready for the paint shop. But Alcalad is the best metalizer I have ever used it is great, expensive but great.Big Smile [:D]
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                        Vintage Aircraft
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                          May 2004
                        • From: A little place I call earth
                        Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 10:37 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by CaptainBrazilia

                        Please throw me in the hat for a Revell Germany F-22 raptor that I currently have in-production.

                        Build-up thread is here:

                        http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20081

                        Thanks!


                        Um dont thank me yet, I cant accept this for the build. See it is not a Monogram kit, it is a Revell of Germany as you stated, so it cant be put into this build. SorrySad [:(]

                        But I looked at your pics and I have to say you do some very fine work, we would love to have you in the build, just find a Monogram kit and your in. Buy like one of there current fighter kits at Walmart so its not so much trouble to go and get one[ at a hobby shop:D]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 9:53 PM
                        What brand of metalizers are you using? Also, d oyou know what kind of marking your puting that P-51D in?
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                        ewc2003
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                          June 2004
                        • From: Minnetonka, MN
                        Posted by ewc2003 on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 7:39 PM
                        OK, now I have the Revell-Monogram 1/48 P-51D, will be my first WWII aircraft, and my first with Metalizer paints. Any help on Metalizer would be appreciated.
                        Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 7:12 PM
                        I have found the detail in at least the cokpit to be very nice in my 110. This is one of their nice cockpits. I'll try to post some picts when i get it finished and drybrushed.
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                        ewc2003
                        • Member since
                          June 2004
                        • From: Minnetonka, MN
                        Posted by ewc2003 on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 6:04 PM
                        The EA-6B is history, thanks to my 4 year old son. He wanted to see it fly... from my third story balcony. I managed to save the cockpit. I'm going tonight to find another kit. Heck, I have the instructions from Monogram's 1985 1/72 scale F-4J release...will find one tonight to start up... will post tomorrow on the latest...
                        Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 5:07 PM
                        Please throw me in the hat for a Revell Germany F-22 raptor that I currently have in-production.

                        Build-up thread is here:

                        http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20081

                        Thanks!
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                        Vintage Aircraft
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: A little place I call earth
                        Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 4:32 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Richard James

                        I have the bf-110 promodeler kit, but on the list i am, well, litested as a Me-109. I dont know how important that is, but just so you know. I've started the building and the decals are on their way, so all is good. Good luck everyone!


                        Oh man Im sorry about that I will fix it right away. But how is that Bf/Me 110, whats the detail level on it.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 12:09 PM
                        I have the bf-110 promodeler kit, but on the list i am, well, litested as a Me-109. I dont know how important that is, but just so you know. I've started the building and the decals are on their way, so all is good. Good luck everyone!
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                        Vintage Aircraft
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: A little place I call earth
                        Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 9:28 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by woodbeck3

                        wow enought 17g's to make a bomber box in this build.


                        You got that right, oh and Monogram has updated there kit since it first came out but only in the radio compartment I belive, I know it had seatbelts on it because my friend has a 1977 boxing of the bomber and its seats have belts on them also. Oh and I know they updated there representation of the Nortan, it used to be in two pieces and smaller but it is now in one peice and bigger, with more equipment on it.Big Smile [:D]
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                        Vintage Aircraft
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: A little place I call earth
                        Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 9:23 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by ewc2003

                        I'm new (again) to modelling after a 10 year hiatus. Can I throw in the EA-6B Prowler in 1/48th?


                        Shure you can, if its Monogram than its in. Ill put you in the member list
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 4:13 AM
                        wow enought 17g's to make a bomber box in this build.
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                        ewc2003
                        • Member since
                          June 2004
                        • From: Minnetonka, MN
                        Posted by ewc2003 on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 2:05 AM
                        I'm new (again) to modelling after a 10 year hiatus. Can I throw in the EA-6B Prowler in 1/48th?
                        Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 14, 2004 11:03 PM
                        LOL Chem...welcome to the world of ealry monogram my friend. Strap in, Turn it over, Hit the afterburner (since your'e doing a tomcat) and ride into the sand and fill world we all love.

                        Decided to build straight from the box, unless you count filler putty as a super detail item for this thing!!!. Gonna go natural metal on it with Alclad. Is it me or did they add detail to this thing...I don't remember seatbelts on this thing when I built it when I was in the 6th grade?
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 14, 2004 12:22 PM
                        It has been a long time since I built the Monogram F-14A; it was only my second build as an adult, and the original has long since gone to model purgatory. This weekend I unwrapped the kit I bought for $6 and test fit some of the major components. Hmmmmmm. I had forgotten how challenging this kit really is. The fuselage halves are mismatched end to end by at least 4 mm! This is really going to be a job - lots of flash, raised panel lines, and mismatched parts. What have I gotten myself into?
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 14, 2004 2:36 AM
                        Woot. One Monogram B-17G kit acquired and basic Interior colors going up. Waiting to buy my Eduard b-17 PE sets for my next paycheck. I think I will be down to the wire with the deadline but I won't quit.
                        Do I have to post pics?? I might have a smidge of a problem there but we'll see. I have a camera and scanner...but not sure of the lens on my camera for those close ups for ya all.
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                        roadkill_275
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: North East Texas
                        Posted by roadkill_275 on Sunday, June 13, 2004 2:57 PM
                        Daryl, By any chance do you still have the instructions for the Typhoon? I bought a bunch of kits at a garage sale (105 kits for 10$) and most of them are missing instructions and or decals. The decals I can live without but the instructions on the other hand. If you do would you be willing to snail mail me a copy of it? I'll pay for the postage.
                        Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain
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                        Vintage Aircraft
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: A little place I call earth
                        Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Sunday, June 13, 2004 11:42 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by albymoore

                        Cool idea for a group build! I'd like to particpate. Please put me down for;

                        1/48th scale Monogram AH-1S Cobra (Israeli Air Force)

                        I'll try to squeeze another in if I get the time (got a build-up going for the ARC Viper Cadre Group Build too Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] ).

                        Cheers,
                        Albert Clown [:o)]




                        I have put you down in the members list and welcome aboard Albert great to have you with us.Big Smile [:D]
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                        albymoore
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)
                        Posted by albymoore on Sunday, June 13, 2004 6:34 AM
                        Cool idea for a group build! I'd like to particpate. Please put me down for;

                        1/48th scale Monogram AH-1S Cobra (Israeli Air Force)

                        I'll try to squeeze another in if I get the time (got a build-up going for the ARC Viper Cadre Group Build too Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] ).

                        Cheers,
                        Albert Clown [:o)]

                        "I know what it wants now...the void has swallowed the light and the machine wants my soul"

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 12, 2004 10:14 PM
                        I will do my best to get it in. My Airbrush is going back to my LHS since it is missing parts to it. Gonna reorder one from beariar for about 50 bucks less anyways. after that I should be able to purchase my kit and sets for it.
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                        Vintage Aircraft
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                          May 2004
                        • From: A little place I call earth
                        Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Saturday, June 12, 2004 9:55 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Daryl Huhtala

                        I'm doing a Mono B-17 for that group build so I suppose it could count double!Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]


                        Shure why not.
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                        Daryl Huhtala
                        • Member since
                          June 2004
                        • From: Hooterville
                        Posted by Daryl Huhtala on Saturday, June 12, 2004 9:52 PM
                        I'm doing a Mono B-17 for that group build so I suppose it could count double!Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]
                        ...also the Typhoon and AT6 shown below are also Monogram.......Big Smile [:D]
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                        Vintage Aircraft
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                          May 2004
                        • From: A little place I call earth
                        Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Saturday, June 12, 2004 9:46 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Daryl Huhtala

                        Me109E is done.......I used the pilot figure to fill up the cockpit and some Cutting Edge decals for 7/JG26........these Monogram kits are great practice subjects for paint and scribing techniques!!


                        Great job that looks great and I cant agree with you more on what they can be used for. Are you going to do another kit with us, since I dont think it has even been a week since I put this build up. We do have untill November so do another kit.Big Smile [:D]
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                        Vintage Aircraft
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                          May 2004
                        • From: A little place I call earth
                        Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Saturday, June 12, 2004 9:42 PM
                        Richard James, we would love to have youin on our group build, Ill put you down in the members list. Adn Lobbie Ill edit what kits you are building

                        oh and Richard James a group build is when a bunch of model builders come to gether and build models that are somehow realated and they set a start date and a finish date, and when they are done they post all of there pics of there models up in this forum for every one to see.
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                        Vintage Aircraft
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                          May 2004
                        • From: A little place I call earth
                        Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Saturday, June 12, 2004 9:39 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by woodbeck3

                        Ack I am way behind...Instead of getting the kit and detail set I bought a new Iwata brush. So i will be scrambling to make the dead line. Due to a bad auto accident I was in at the beginning of the year I am just getting back to work on limited hours. Can ya see your way to extending the time line so I wont be late on ya all?


                        If you really need it back I can put the date back to December 1st, but since most of the kits being built here dont take more than two to three months to build outta da box, or upgraded, but in the case of fighters sometimes less than a week, I think that everyone that is doing two or less aricraft should do maby one more but only if they were origianally doing just fighters. ( not including P-61 since it is a much bigger kit)
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