Spring '07 College Student GB

MortarMagnet

Member since
May 2006

Spring '07 College Student GB

Posted by MortarMagnet on Friday, December 29, 2006 9:25 PM

Back by popular demand, The Spring '07 College Student GB. The requirements are:

    Must attend college at least half-time. (six credits) There is no cap on age.

    In the spirit of the poor college student, the project must be inexpensive, the kit must cost less than $30. Shipping not included. It can also be a gift.

    This time builds do not have to be OOB, but try to limit the AM...remember, poor college student.

    Any type of subject is OK: A/C, Armor, Cars, Space, etc. are all acceptable.

Cross-over builds are OK.

The deadline is June 1, 2007. This should give some time after finals to finish up. We must remember that our grades come before the GB, the deadline is a goal not a requirement. I didn't make the last one.

All participants must introduce themselves as students: This information includes where they attend classes and what they study.

Let's see who's got ideas for a badge.

Members:

MortarMagnet 1:35 Academy M551

R-CMan73 1:48 R/M F-106

TAdan 1:48 R/M Zero

singershu13 1:48 R/M Spitfire MkII

Brian

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MortarMagnet

Member since
May 2006

Posted by MortarMagnet on Friday, December 29, 2006 9:29 PM

I am, Brian, student at Kent State University majoring in Industrial Technology(Manufacturing Technology). I have a seven credit load, work full-time, and have a little baby boy that doesn't like me to sit and build models instead of holding him. I'm going to be building some armor for this one, maybe a M4 in 1:35 from some company.

Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 11, 2007 6:42 PM

I am Robert. I am a student at Texas State Technical Collage. I am majoring in aircfaft mainitance. I have a 25 hour course load plus am looking for a job. this is my first year back to school in 16 years. If I may, I will build the R/M F-106 Delta Dart OOB without any pit detail for it will be hanging from the ceiling of my house with the gear up and locked and the weponds bay open and on standby.

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MortarMagnet

Member since
May 2006

Posted by MortarMagnet on Thursday, January 11, 2007 10:13 PM

Welcome to the party. 25 hours...good luck with that, seriously.

I assume you have lots of lab time. Anyhow, I'm glad you joined, and I hope everything works out for you. I'll add you in.

Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 12, 2007 8:04 AM

LAB TIME.!!!!!! I wish. All of the lab time that I have is 1 hour a week. Thanks for letting me join in on the fun.

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Friday, January 12, 2007 2:03 PM

Hi I'm Dan. Student at Rutgers University in NJ. 6 credits.

My kit will be a 1/48 Revell / Monogram Mitsubishi Zero. I dont know when I am going to start it, but I am pretty sure I can have it done by June :-)

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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MortarMagnet

Member since
May 2006

Posted by MortarMagnet on Friday, January 12, 2007 10:05 PM

Welcome back, Dan.

Brian

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Monday, January 15, 2007 8:01 AM

MortarMagnet wrote:
Welcome back, Dan.

Glad to be back As soon as I finish my He-219 (it is ready for paint...just have to decide on a scheme and get paint) I hope to start my Zero. School starts tomorrow Sad [:(]

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 21, 2007 1:38 PM

A little note on the 106. I have got the wing halves and fuse halves together, but not as one peice. I have closed up the landing gear doors, and am still sanding off the putty that I used. At this time I can not post pix for I left the cam at home and do not have internet in my dorm yet. I hope that all are doing well in the build.

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MortarMagnet

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May 2006

Posted by MortarMagnet on Sunday, January 21, 2007 4:49 PM

Hey that's cool. I've gotten a small start on the hull of my M551. Tonight, I should get the rest of the hull finished finished. If I do, there will be pics.

Brian

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Monday, January 22, 2007 11:32 AM

Sounds like you guys are off to a good start!

I'll try and get my "0" started this weekend. I finally painted my Heinkel and I should hopefully have it done this week.

I'll be posting pics from my Camera phone when I start the Zero.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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MortarMagnet

Member since
May 2006

Posted by MortarMagnet on Monday, January 22, 2007 11:41 AM

Not as good as I'd like, but I have commited myself to complete one step every couple days. This way I don't need a huge block of time to work on something, but I still make progress.

I wish somemore folks from the other GB would have comeback. This time it should turn out to be more of a group thing.

Brian

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Sunday, January 28, 2007 10:54 AM

Mortar Magnet, I will post a few links to this GB in the off topic section and over on another board to try and drum up a few more participants.

Ok, I finished my Heinkel so now it is time to start the Zero!

I chose this kit for its simplicity, as you can see it is pretty basic. I plan on finishing it in an overall light grey paint scheme, my last two Zero's were green.

I spent all day studying yesterday so today I am taking a break to play with this Zero.

I hope to get the sub-assemblies finished up today. I'll be sure to snap some progress pics.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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MortarMagnet

Member since
May 2006

Posted by MortarMagnet on Sunday, January 28, 2007 1:53 PM

Looks like you have some experience with the zero.

Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 28, 2007 2:50 PM

I'd love to be involved!

I'm a senior at Seton Hill University is Greensburg, I'm a Music major, will ahve minimal time to build, but I would like to contribute a RM Spitfire MkII. It's been sitting around for sometime, I figure this would be a nice easy build. Which usually jinx's me. But oh well, I'll give it a Go. I graduate in May and will probably out of state working by june, so I hope to have it done by may 1st!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 28, 2007 2:52 PM

that's a 1:48 by the way!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 28, 2007 2:54 PM

Sorry this jsut hit me, as for a badge, what about somethign form Old School, like frank the tank or something

Just a thought

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:22 AM

Just an update on my build. I have the front office in place and the wepons bay done.

I went home over the weekend and got my cam for taking pix of the build in progress, but now I cannot post said pix at this time for IE on my computer is all messed up and so I am back to using the computer in the libary on campus. I have just ordered a new computer from Dell and I hope that it will be here next week.

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MortarMagnet

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May 2006

Posted by MortarMagnet on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 12:50 PM

I have a couple of badges made by Airmaster. They will be posted tonight and we can all pick what we like.

Brian

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Air Master Modeler

Member since
June 2006
From: Westerville, Ohio

Posted by Air Master Modeler on Sunday, February 4, 2007 12:19 AM

MortarMagnet wrote:
I have a couple of badges made by Airmaster. They will be posted tonight and we can all pick what we like.

HAHAHA, I was wondering when you going to mention the badges I made. Actually there are 4 to choose from and I think you guys will like them.

Posted Badges over thar---------->>>>> on page 2.

Air Master

Rand

30 years experience building plastic models.

WIP: Revell F-14B Tomcat, backdating to F-14A VF-32 1989 Gulf Of Sidra MiG-23 Killer "Gypsy 207".

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 4, 2007 1:21 PM

So where are the Badges any way.

Just an undate, I guess I will be the first with update pix. So here goes:

and of course commits are welcome.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 4, 2007 1:25 PM

So where are the Badges any way.

Just an undate, I guess I will be the first with update pix. So here goes:

and of course commits are welcome.

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Air Master Modeler

Member since
June 2006
From: Westerville, Ohio

Posted by Air Master Modeler on Sunday, February 4, 2007 6:26 PM

R-CMan73 wrote:

So where are the Badges any way.
Just an undate, I guess I will be the first with update pix. So here goes:

and of course commits are welcome.

Badges?????..... Did some one says Badges??????

Air Master

Rand

30 years experience building plastic models.

WIP: Revell F-14B Tomcat, backdating to F-14A VF-32 1989 Gulf Of Sidra MiG-23 Killer "Gypsy 207".

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Monday, February 5, 2007 9:28 AM

Thanks Airmaster. I went with #3

R-Cman73...the F-106 is coming along nicely. Are you doing a two tone grey paint scheme?

I've made some progress on my Zero. The prop, instrument panel and landing gear are all painted. I'd like to add something resembling a cockpit rather than nothing...but well see.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 5, 2007 4:02 PM

For of all I dont know why the double post, I was not tring for that at all. T badges look great I have not made my mide up yet as to which one to take.

TAdan: yes it is in a two tone grey scheme. Thanks for the good word on how it looks for an all hand brushed paint job.

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Sunday, February 11, 2007 8:48 AM

Ok...this one is moving along nicely. No trouble as it is a very basic kit. Here are two update shots. One from last week and one from today.

I was just about to put the wings together and I figured it would be a good time to get some a pic.

Pic 1. The spinner & prop, exhaust and landing gear were painted.

Pic 2 the fuselage is together with pilot, landing gear doors are assembled. I added a floor to the cockpit so you wont be able to see clear through the plane when the gear is down, lol. I would have liked to have built a cockpit, but I dont have the time (or styrene)...

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 9:01 AM

Just a quick update...The airframe is assembled and painted! I hope to start detailing and final assembly soon...

I even have it hanging with the rest of my models...just to make sure my cat dosent get it on the modeling desk...:-)

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 8:06 PM

Here is a cell-phone teaser pic...Assembled and painted...

Next is (light) weathering, some ID stripes on the fuselage and decals...

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

The Zero is Finished!

Posted by TAdan on Saturday, February 17, 2007 9:22 AM

Well here it is...1/48 Revell/ Monogram Zero. Built OOB except for a cockpit floor. The markings are loosley based on a Zero on display at the Pacific Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor.

Overall I am pretty happy with it. For a $5 kit I'll take it.