1/72 scale Attack Aircraft Group Build.

QUOTE: Originally posted by the_nitethyme Emmm, stretched sprue... I WILL master this. Any tips, please ? My boyfriend has just bought me a Roden Albatros DV/Va. I don't know how I am supposed to stay focused on one project now! Frostygirl: would love to see some pics of your D VII. Can you give me a web address to view them? Thanks again all

Kaz:
1st, a belated welcome 2 FSM !

re: stretched sprue, keep ur windows open, because it smells horrible
& the fumes r toxic... also, keep tension on the stretched bit 2 keep it straight,
& hang the stretched bits up vertically 2 store them, HTH...

pix of my DVii can b seen at :
www.http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/upload/php
just click on the link, it should b on the 1st page...
here's a link 2 my Dr.i, in case u r interested....
www.http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/aircraft?page=16
the Dr.i is about halfway down the page.
hope u enjoy the pix !!!
i have that roden albatros dv kit also...
maybe we should start a wwi a/c group build !

i will have updated pix of the DVii this week, i think...

frosty

Awesome work John! Greta paint work on that Hornet. Keep going my man, you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel!

Well, I promised you all some pics of my Hornet after I finished the paint. It's not quite done, but close enough.


The Hornet on my modeling 'table', a sheet of plate glass.


The underside, showing the AIM-7's.


Frontal shot, showing the pilot and cockpit.


Port side, rear, showing the exhaust nozzles.

Hope you like 'em. Soon, on go the decals!! w00t!
Cheers,
John

Photos of the progress will be up whenever I can lay my hand on a digital camera. Unfortunately I don't have one myself, so I have to depend on friends ...
Lansen is a very beautyful aircraft! I remember when my school class were visiting the F 6 Wing in the early 70's, and there were lots of Lansen to lay the eyes on ...

LANCEN????
Photos pleaaaasssseeee....
I'm planning for a Draken,JaktViggen,Tunnan and Lancen projects.
But not OOB.I'll give my best as they are my best aircrafts including F-104,F-5 and Phantom

I couldn't resist anymore! I sat there looking at the kit yesterday, and finally decided to open it and start. I wasn't going to start building until later on, but the Lansen kit looked so nice in the box that I just had to get started. Just starting to sand some parts and paint the wheels, but anyway ...

Got the top coat of paint on my Hornet last night, 2 whole coats! Plus the iniatial coat on the lower half! Pics coming after I finish the lower half and the radome.
Cheers,
John

Thanks all for the advice on filling gaps in my models.

Emmm, stretched sprue ....
What a talent and skill !!!

I WILL master this. Any tips, please ?

The DR I is a funky little model, and suprisingly, the three wings seem to glide into place very easily. I was dreading the thought of aligning all three wings, one at a time. The upright outer wing support attaches only to the top and bottom wings, and passes throught the middle.
Once you have the top and bottom wings *just* glued, you can align the middle fairly easily.
When I put the three wings together, and vertically aligned them, they were all horizontially skewed to the fueselage. (I think that I am saying what I am meaning. I may not !)
I built a frame with full Humbrol paint tins and some cigarette lighters, and fitted the model into it, placing a full tin of paint on the end of each wing to apply down force, so that it did not twist again.

I am quite pleased with the result so far. I have applied a touch up of paintwork last night, and intent to do some more once the loved one gets home from work.

(Apparently those that play together, stay together.)

My boyfriend has just bought me a Roden Albatros DV/Va. I don't know how I am supposed to stay focused on one project now!

Frostygirl: would love to see some pics of your D VII. Can you give me a web address to view them?

Thanks again all

Aha! I'm back with a vengance. I actually started my kit only last night. So far so good, will get some pics on when the missus brings it back (the cheek!).

Good to see so many members on this GB. Afterburners on full!!!!

Not much to report, atm chaps. I'm going to try to put the first coat on tonight. I'll keep you posted.
Cheers,
John

QUOTE: Originally posted by stuka_69 Try using a shim[small strip of plastic] and glue it in the gap this usually does the trick then over it apply some CA glue and sand smooth !

Yes! Another great idea! I hadn't thought of that. Thanks stuka!

Try using a shim[small strip of plastic] and glue it in the gap this usually does the trick then over it apply some CA glue and sand smooth !

Nitethyme, that is a good looking triplane guy!

My favorite way to fill seams is gap filling CA glue, such as Zap-a-Gap. I apply it to the seam, 'kick' it with an accelerator, then apply more if necessary and 'kick' again. Mostly one coat is enough, except over large areas like the stern of the aircraft carrier I'm building. The nice thing about using the CA and accelerator is that you can start sanding almost immediately.

One other thing I like about using CA glue instead of putty is that; especially over larger areas, the gap-filling CA glue will sand so smooth and flat, it looks like the surrounding plastic once I'm done and the area is painted.

Keep that build coming!

Modelling putty always works well. Buy it from your LHS.
Another idea is to use that automatic 'white out' sticky strip dispenser thing. Stick it over the gap, sand it back a bit so it's flush, then paint!
Cheers,
John
P.S. Kaz, that's a mighty fine looking Dr. I you got there! Can't wait to see more pics!

Hi there all, and hope you are all doing well with your builds.

As I last stated, I am not finished yet, but paint, assembly and decals are all done.
Here is a picture...



If this link does not work, please try...
http://www.users.bigpond.com/kazadz/images.html
click on Bi-Plane Aircraft to see all my builds. (Fokker DR I is third down)

I wish that I had John's wisdom regarding the Airfix kits, before I commenced this model.

Now that I have one DR I, I am excited about building a staffel of DR I's and D VII's. I would like a collection of DR I's with varying paint schemes. Plenty of examples are available from different websites. Many are in colour, and fantastic...!

Regarding the Academy kits, I have just built one yesterday, and am not impressed by the finished article.
The seams and part joins do not meet flush, and there are many gaps to be filled in the joins of the fueselage and the joins between the engine, machine guns and fueselage.
Even though the moulds were cleaner and crisper, and consisted off less *fluff*, *crap* etc, then the Airfix kits, the parts do not fit. Yes, preparation of the parts was done.

Thats one rant

Does anyone have suggestions of what is best to fill these sorts of gaps, and the techniques used to accomplish *neat* joins?

Thanks everyone.

well got a good bit done on my f-18f for the gb. top side painted and tail fins painted and decaled. both the top and bottom is furtured and the wait now begins. still got to work on the landing gear and armenment for the f-18, this has turned out to be a darn good model and my frist at photo-ech.i hope to have a few pics 2row, now the next long and timing part is coming all those darn decals.

Well, I was going to enter with an F/A-18 F for this build, but since it hasnt arrived yet and I just happened to find the f-16 C/D that i was looking for, that will be the first entry for this GB. It is the Italeri kit and as such shouldnt take too much time to build OOTB except for some better ordinance from Hasegawa!!! Should start on the bird tonight or tomorrow night!!!

Thanks for the info on making a badge I will try my luck!

Kaz,
You're from NSW? O well, your loss I guess .
As for the Airfix kits, compared to today's great model companies like Tamiya, Academy, Hasegawa, Trumpeter, etc, Airfix is old and their kits reflect it. Airfix kits definitely aren't for beginners, I've been modelling for quite a few years now and I wouldn't even go near an Airfix kit, because they require too much scratchbuilding to be made worthwhile.
For us 'beginners', it's better to pay extra and have all that details plonked in our laps.
As for the red plastic, I'm currently painting an SR-71A Blackbird which is molded out of black plastic. No sweat, but I see what you mean.
The badge? Yes, it's a 'make-your-own-badge' type thing for this one. Have fun!
Cheers,
John

QUOTE: Originally posted by johnforster Kaz, to the Group Build, to the FSM forums, but especially to the world of modelling!! And better yet, you're from Australia!! w00t! What state are you from? Cheers, John

Happy Aussie here, from New South Wales, John. Thanks.


I have gotten so excited about my entry into the worlds of model making that I have struck forth and built two models since my last post, and am base painting the next, a SPAD XIII.

I still have some small alterations, and many touch-ups to do, and then a final coat of enamel spray I think.

This Airfix kit is . interesting . as I am a beginner modeller, and for some strange reason, there is a lot of guesswork to be done regarding parts and colour.
The mould is not great, having lots of extra flashing and *bits* to carve off.
I also have to point out my disappointment over the plastic colour. Red. While I had decided to paint a completely red DR I, I felt ripped off painting it the colour it already was. I'm trivial and slightly pathetic, I know.

As I stated, I wanted to build a Fokker DR I for this group build, and have done so, as well as the Bristol Bulldog that I was first considering as an entry into this GB.
(For my next great adventure, I would like a Bristol Bulldog ride. )

Both kits are Airfix, and overall, I am not impressed by these kits.
In fact, the Bulldog's bar between the wheels was so misshapen, that it entirely lacked the lug necessary for the wheel supports, holding the aircraft off the wheels, to sit. Bit more carving, and all is hunky.

If I may ask for clarification regarding the GB badges; do we create our own with a photograph of our own model ? If so, yippee !!!

Anyway, pre-finished pic coming soon.

Kaz

Simple!
1)Type the name of your aircraft build into Google images http://www.google.com.au/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi&q= .
2) Choose a nice looking pic of your build, one that is pretty cool and shows your build.
3) Save it to your HDD.
4) Open it in MS Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks or other imaging program.
5) Insert text as the name of your aircraft.
6) Insert this text somewhere as well: 1/72 Attack Aircraft Group Build 2005
7) Save the image when you're happy with how it looks.
8) Host it online http://www.photobucket.com
9) Resize the image online till you're happy with the size.
10) Click on the image's url then press 'Ctrl C'
11) Update your signature to include the image in the bottom of it ( type .
12) Click 'Check Signature'.
13) Display your badge with pride!

Cheers,
John

Nice badge! How do I go about creating my own though?

QUOTE: Originally posted by johnforster Duke, we never actually had a GB badge, it was one of those 'make your own badge' type things. That's why you'll notice that my badge reflects my build, as is the same with several of the others. To save you the trouble, I made you a badge. (5 minutes in MS paint. Feel free to make your own if this one isn't up to scratch.)

Thanks John! Let me know where this is being hosted so I may pick it up. It looks great! I can't wait to 'pin' it on.

Never mind, I found it!

(BTW, its an A-1 Skyraider!)

Thanks again John! It looks great in my Sig!

I'm an Ace! Five Group Builds under my belt!

Hi all, sorry for my absence but I doubt I'll get to finish this build in time due to work getting in the way!! I will certainly try though, thanks john for keeping on top of the questions though! Welcome to all new members too! Keep posting those pictures!

Duke, we never actually had a GB badge, it was one of those 'make your own badge' type things. That's why you'll notice that my badge reflects my build, as is the same with several of the others.
To save you the trouble, I made you a badge. (5 minutes in MS paint. Feel free to make your own if this one isn't up to scratch.)



Kaz, to the Group Build, to the FSM forums, but especially to the world of modelling!! And better yet, you're from Australia!! w00t! What state are you from?
Cheers,
John

Yeah
This is the first time that I'm going to spray on the D-Day markings so if I do it carefully it should look good , and better then the thick decals which don't confirm properly!

Hi there all :)

I would like to join this Group Build, if I may, and enter my Airfix 1/72 Fokker DR 1.
Are there any comments regarding the quality of this kit?

This will be my first ever group build, and my third model.

I have not started this project. Think I will this afternoon.

I think that FrostyGirl's D VII helped make up my mind up to do the DR 1, as I was thinking of building a Bristol Bulldog. Some reason I cannot see the links for FrostyGirls pics on the page. Will see about rectifying this.

So, hello to everyone, and please be gentle with me.

Kaz

Blkhkmatt, nice work on that Wulf. Great detail!

Blackhawk91, I see nothing to be critical about, except the size of the pics. But the model looks very good. Keep up the good work, it's coming along nicely.

Stuka_69, I can't wait to see how those stripes turn out.

BTW I looked through this whole thread and haven't seen where to pick up my Badge. Also, I've seen two different badges; which one is the one to use? Anybody know where I can get my Badge?

Hey Blackhawk91
That ju87 is looking nice keep up the good work and keep us posted!

As for myself I sprayed the white on the wings and started masking them for my d-day markings!

Well, let's see if I got this picture thing figured out. These are hopefully pics of my JU87 pre-topside paint. Please remember that this is my first serious model attempt since I slapped them together oh those many years ago (gasp, has it been 20 years already)


the left side of the aircraft


well, tell me what you think folks, be honest, but please not too brutal
thanks

since the pics were taken, I have painted the base coat on top, hope to get the splinter camo done tomorrow