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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 3, 2005 2:37 AM
Bummer!! I'm in university now and have to commute approx. 2 hours across the city via train and bus to get there!! Disapprove [V] Monday to Friday too! So my Hornet has sort of ground to a halt. I'll try to get some work done on the weekend, I promise!

Ga.modler: yeah the Hasegawa Hornet kits are great, aren't they? A joy to build, if a little underdetailed, but I guess that's 1/72 for you.

Cheers,
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:29 PM
Thats good to hear. Thank you.

Here is a progress pic that I took last week. I have moved along considerably since then. This aircraft now has wings, a tail plane and a green and grey paint scheme. Still alittle ways to go yet...

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 11:00 AM
Mark, welcome aboard. Your choice of the F5 is fine. Look forward to seeing pics.

Just back from vacation so I will start building this w/end. Can't wait!!
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  • From: savannah ga.
Posted by GA.modelmaker on Monday, February 28, 2005 10:44 AM
well guys i started my f-18 lastnight. and so far no fit problems at all. looks like hasegawa did a real nice job on the retooling of thier f-18s. i should have a few pics in a couple of days. Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Harrowbeer on Sunday, February 27, 2005 4:42 PM
It'll be the Special Hobby 1/72 RAF Mustang for me. Just finishing off a build for the ' It Floats and Flies Build' and I will be off and running.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 27, 2005 4:45 AM
Bummer, no pics yet from me. Sad [:(] O well, we'll see.
Cheers,
John
P.S. Bump!
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 24, 2005 8:42 PM
Photos coming, hopefully later today!
Stand by!
Cheers,
John
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  • From: Rowland Heights, California
Posted by Duke Maddog on Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:28 AM
Mark, it's up to the starter of this Group Build, but as long as you have it loaded out with bombs and/or rockets, I don't think it would be a problem. Go for it.

I haven't started anything yet either so don't feel bad Dan. Ialso have a Corsair I may start, as well as an FB111, but for right now, I'm staying with my French Skyraider and two Tornados.

Maybe this weekend I'll be able to start.....
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 24, 2005 8:48 AM
I have just recently started building Italeri's F-5 Freedom Fighter in 1/72 scale. I plan to do it up as a Canadian CF-5A, but Im not sure of the paint scheme yet. If this is alright, let me know.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 3:47 AM
Sounds good John,

You could always have the airbrake open as they use this to slow down in-flight also not just for landing. Everyone's way ahead of me!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:37 PM
Well, my Hornet is going to be an 'in-flight' model, so the pilot is going in, the air brake is closed and the wheel bays have been closed up. The intakes for the engines are on, the insides have been blanked off and given a coat of flat black. I'm busy busy. Big Smile [:D]
Cheers,
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 4:17 AM
Sounds good Duke, can't wait to see some pics. My update is that I haven't got one!! Haven't started any kit yet. Have the Corsair to build and am still awaiting delivery of the Intruder. Will be on vacation from Thursday to Monday so will probably start when I get back.

Dan
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  • From: Rowland Heights, California
Posted by Duke Maddog on Monday, February 21, 2005 1:54 PM
Well here's an update:

My Skyraider will be French, since I can't find the kit with the US markings, and I have no aftermarket ones.

Also, I have two Panavia Tornado IDS kits. I'm considering adding these to this Build as well. One will be British, the other Saudi Arabian.

I'll keep everyone posted on my progress!
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 21, 2005 10:42 AM
Can you have a mixture? I like to see aircraft loaded out with air to ground and air to air weapons!! Does the hornet always carry 2 Air to Air missiles on it's wing tips (sidewinder etc)?

Dan
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  • From: savannah ga.
Posted by GA.modelmaker on Monday, February 21, 2005 10:35 AM
well guys i havent even started my f-18 yet. i am stll struggling to get my f-14 done for the other gb that i am in. now my problem is what armment should i put on the hornet?? sould it be air to air or should it be air to ground with either dumb bombs or smart bombs. either way i go i wil have to order them so which way would you go??Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
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  • From: Rowland Heights, California
Posted by Duke Maddog on Sunday, February 20, 2005 1:46 PM
Looks like I'll get started on my kit too. I may do two kits here, since I have another one that would fit in this Build.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 20, 2005 8:12 AM
Good to hear you've started John. I'm still waiting for my Intruder to turn up but might start work on an A7-D that I have. I'll still build the Intruder but I may as well start something that I can also enter into this build.

Dan
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 19, 2005 10:27 PM
Well, I've started!! The Hornet's in it's infancy at the moment, but coming together nicely. It'll be awhile before it shows enough progress for a photo.
Cheers,
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 18, 2005 11:01 AM
No worries Rob.
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  • From: savannah ga.
Posted by GA.modelmaker on Friday, February 18, 2005 9:40 AM
yep that will do dan and thats a great looking pic thanks for the badge robBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 18, 2005 4:52 AM
How's this Rob?



Dan
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 18, 2005 4:42 AM
Hi Rob,

Welcome! I'll make you up a badge and post it shortly.

Dan
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  • From: savannah ga.
Posted by GA.modelmaker on Thursday, February 17, 2005 6:00 PM
hey guys you can add me to the list if its ok. i will be building the f-18f for the gb. i am a big fan of 1/72 scale aircraft. and with it ending in june that will be great because turkey season will be over by then. oh yeah can any one make me a badge with the f-18fBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D] thanks rob.
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  • From: Rowland Heights, California
Posted by Duke Maddog on Thursday, February 17, 2005 11:12 AM
I think the Komet was designed and used to attack USAAF bombers; therefore it would be classed as an interceptor. The rocket motor on it would not burn long enough to enable it to attack ground targets. It basically was shot into the air. The rocket motor then burned long enough for the AC to get to altitude above the bomber stream. Then, as the motor burned out, the pilot tipped the plpane over, dove into the bomber stream and tried to take out a bomber as it flew though the formation. Then, the pilot glided the plane down to a landing, where the rocket plane was recovered, refueled and prepared for another mission.

If you want to do a German WWII attack aircraft, then you can do a Ju 87 Stuka, an Afrika Korps/X AF Messerschmitt Me 110, or a Henschel Hs 129 tankbuster. They all qualify as attack aircraft given their use to support ground troops in the attack/Blitz.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 17, 2005 3:22 AM
I thought the Komet was an attack aircraft? As long as it can carry some kind of payload or ammo then it's an attack a/c in my eyes! So don't feel that you need to change your choice if you don't have any other kits about.

Dan
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  • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
Posted by razordws on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 6:43 PM
Hmmm... Someone changed the theme and my Me 163 no longer fits! I will try to come up with something different but will stick with the Me 163 for now if thats okay with everyone.

Dave

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 6:01 PM
Good to see a wide range of kits being built! Thumbs Up [tup]
Can't wait for the results!
Cheerio,
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 2:31 PM
One list coming right up:

Dan1677: Tamiya A6-E Intruder
razordws: Me163
frostygirl: Fokker D Vii(?)
Harrowbeer: tba
rlawson: Skyraider (Korean war)
Swedish Mick: Saab Lansen
johnforster: F/A-18A Hornet
Duke Maddog: USAF SEA Skyraider
Ga.modeler: F/A-18F

I think that's everyone so far.

Dan
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  • From: Rowland Heights, California
Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 12:07 PM
Well since I also model exclusively in 1/72 scale, I'm in here too. I have a skyraider in the wait line as well, I'll do mine ini US Air Force SEA camo scheme. I may have a couple other attack aircraft I can add to the list too. I'll keep you posted.

This should be pretty fun!

Let's see a list of who's in and what they're building. Wink [;)]Cool [8D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 9:23 AM
Welcome aboard john,

Looking forward to seeing that paint job!

Dan
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