Ken:

Hope your back feels better. Get some rest. I need to get some bench area cleaned off before I start this build but I've been under the weather these last two weeks and haven't gotten much of anything done.

Cliff

Bockscar

Congrats on installing that fan....krikey....you were not the only one.......bastiges.......

Now you have me rethinking.....must be a way to Keystone a new arrangement......

Cripes A' Mighty I miss painting and decal' ating the kits......

Keep us updated.......oh yeah............okay

I'm still a Trumpy fan......not a cracked-plastic-fan-made-in-China fan.......lol......

Hi Dom,

I had every intention to get some work done tonight on that "Alaskan Pipeline" but aparantly I must of done something to my back last night while working on my wife's car.  By the time I got off work I was in so much pain there was no way I was going to do anything but lay down.  Maybe tomorrow night.

Hey, only 2 weeks until we start!!  I can't wait!

Ken

Congrats on installing that fan....krikey....you were not the only one.......bastiges.......

Now you have me rethinking.....must be a way to Keystone a new arrangement......

Cripes A' Mighty I miss painting and decal' ating the kits......

Keep us updated.......oh yeah............okay

I'm still a Trumpy fan......not a cracked-plastic-fan-made-in-China fan.......lol......

Bockscar

Uhhhh.....you gotta EPA license to install that pipeline son?

Yeah, gettin' a bit envious up here Ken........

Can you run a line northwise.....lol.......

Don't blame you watchin' those dogfight episodes.....

Sheet shingles......I get so much adrenalin watching that stuff i gotta take our bloody dog, a real fighter....lol, for an extra walk just to wear it off.....

Hi Dom,

Even after a rough day at work you can make me smile!

Yep, I really get fired up after watching those Dogfight episodes.  Only 15 more days until we start!  I can smell that jet fuel now!

I did get my wife's car done tonight so that is out of the way.  The part showed up and was actually a closer match to the OEM part than the first one.  It had a bolt on fan instead of a pressed on fan.  I felt a lot better about putting that in.

Maybe I can get some work done on that "Alaskan Pipeline" tomorrow night!

Ken

Uhhhh.....you gotta EPA license to install that pipeline son?

Yeah, gettin' a bit envious up here Ken........

Can you run a line northwise.....lol.......

Don't blame you watchin' those dogfight episodes.....

Sheet shingles......I get so much adrenalin watching that stuff i gotta take our bloody dog, a real fighter....lol, for an extra walk just to wear it off.....

Hi Everyone,

I did get the correct size pipe fittings I need today for the pipe run from the garage to the workbench on the second floor.  That is al the time I had to spend on that project.  I got sucked into watching an episode of Dogfights on the Military History Channel and that is okay with me.  Evenings through the week are divided with exercising so it doesn't leave much time for anything else.

Ken

Greetings fellow modelers,

Well today I was stopped on both fronts.    I had to special order the blower fan for my wife's car on Thursday so that I would have it in time for working on her car this weekend.  After removing the old blower fan/motor assembly (which required quite a bit of disassembly of the car to get to it) I started the process of reassembly.  When I pulled the new unit out of the box, I was very dissappointed to find that the fan (made out of plastic) was cracked.    It is pressed on the motor, but on the old assembly it is bolted on.  So I could not even swap the parts.  And since it was a special order, I will have to wait until Tuesday for another one to arrive.

Okay, so I thought I would use the rest of what time I had left of the afternoon to work on running that pipeline.  Well I thought that the pipe size I needed was 1/4" but it turns out it is 3/8".  So I bought the wrong size.  I guess I should have looked at it first instead of relying on my memory!    Oh well, I guess I will have to plan on working on it tomorrow night instead.

Ken

Hi Everyone,

Seventeen days until we start!  I am beginning to feel like a kid before Christmas counting down the days.

I rounded up the materials I need to install the pipeline from my air compressor in the garage up to my workbench on the second floor.  Unfortunately the blower fan in my wife's car went out so now that has forced its way to the front of my "to do" list.  I am hoping that it does not take too much of my time this afternoon so that I can at least get a start on running the pipeline.  It will be really nice once it is done to have the line available anytime I need it.

Ken

kbuzz01

Son Of Medicine Man:

 

kbuzz01:

 

Joe Foss Field and Ellsworth AFB in S. Dak - USAF/ANG.  Radio/nav tech.

Ken

 

 

It is great to have you on board to give technical advice on the TF-102.  Like I said at the beginning of this post, I strive to research as much as possible about each subject that I want to model.  It is people like you who are the best resources for that research!

Ken

 

Whoa - don't get too technical with me,  the last F-102/TF-102 I touched was in 1963, before I gave it up and went back to college!!  I've probably forgot more than I ever knew about those birds.    (And, as far as that goes, most of what I learned in college,too.) 

Ken

I am sure you will remember more than I know now!  Since I have never worked on one, I have zero experience, so anything you would remember would be a benefit.  Anyway, I am very glad to have you on board with us.

Ken

Son Of Medicine Man

 

kbuzz01:

 

Joe Foss Field and Ellsworth AFB in S. Dak - USAF/ANG.  Radio/nav tech.

Ken

 

 

It is great to have you on board to give technical advice on the TF-102.  Like I said at the beginning of this post, I strive to research as much as possible about each subject that I want to model.  It is people like you who are the best resources for that research!

Ken

Whoa - don't get too technical with me,  the last F-102/TF-102 I touched was in 1963, before I gave it up and went back to college!!  I've probably forgot more than I ever knew about those birds.    (And, as far as that goes, most of what I learned in college,too.) 

Ken

kbuzz01

Joe Foss Field and Ellsworth AFB in S. Dak - USAF/ANG.  Radio/nav tech.

Ken

It is great to have you on board to give technical advice on the TF-102.  Like I said at the beginning of this post, I strive to research as much as possible about each subject that I want to model.  It is people like you who are the best resources for that research!

Ken

Joe Foss Field and Ellsworth AFB in S. Dak - USAF/ANG.  Radio/nav tech.

Ken

kbuzz01

Son Of Medicine Man:

Hey Ken,

I was wondering, what version of TF-102 are you going to build?  Case X or Case XX?

Ken

 

It will be case X.  I'm modeling the TF-102 that I helped maintain a few (actually, many) years ago.  It was an early version - tail No. 54048.  If I'm stubborn enough to get thru this conversion (!?), I'll also post a pic of the original.

Ken

I look forward to seeing it.  Where were you stationed when you were maintaining it?

Ken

Son Of Medicine Man

Hey Ken,

I was wondering, what version of TF-102 are you going to build?  Case X or Case XX?

Ken

It will be case X.  I'm modeling the TF-102 that I helped maintain a few (actually, many) years ago.  It was an early version - tail No. 54048.  If I'm stubborn enough to get thru this conversion (!?), I'll also post a pic of the original.

Ken

Hey Ken,

I was wondering, what version of TF-102 are you going to build?  Case X or Case XX?

Ken

IM SORRY!

I couldnt hold on, i couldnt hold back.

The corsairs half finished

Might have to find something else in the stash to build.

Hi Everyone,

I found a pretty good article on the HobbyBoss 1/32 F-84G that I thought I would share with you.

http://www.modelingmadness.com/reviews/korean/cleaver/usaf/tmc84g.htm 

It is a pretty good read.

Ken

Hi Everyone,

Well I figured out something I can do while I am waiting for this build to start.  One thing that has been on my "to do" list is to run a line from my compressor in the garage to my work bench in my second floor room.  It will be so nice to have a line always ready to connect to when I need to use it.  So I will be doing that this weekend.

Ken

Thank you Jim.  I just added them to my Favorites List.  Always good to have another resource available! 

Ken

Thanks Ken.

I also found a place called Linden Hill Imports:

Linden Hill

Don't know much about them, but seem to have good prices.

Only info I could find here was several years old:

About Linden Hill

Hi Jim,

Hannants carries Airdoc at reasonable prices, so you might look there.  You do have to meet a minimum dollar amount to order there but I have found that they have other items that you can't get any where else so you can easily meet it.  Here is their link:

http://www.hannants.co.uk/ 

Ken

Son Of Medicine Man

 

jimbot58:

 

Now I'm not sure what to build: just added HobbyBoss A-7D in 1/72 scale (It followed me home! Honest! Can I keep it?) Actually on sale at Squadron at more than 1/2 off and I couldn't resist! It could be a good kit for the Berny build, or continue with the "Thud" or another Phantom, or..... I seem to be developing a fixation for 'Nam era aircraft.

I"m having a hard time keeping my hands off the "SLUFF"

 

 

Hi Jim,

It is good to hear your humor again!  Congratulations on landing that great deal on that kit!  Very cool!  I have to be honest, I have the A-7D in my stack (1/48 scale) and also intend to grab it in 1/32 scale as well if I can catch a good deal on eBay.  But I think that is one of the most ugliest planes I have ever seen.  It was one of the great work horses of the Vietnam War but my gosh, if looks could kill!  In fact, I have the Two Bobs decals for the Molar Marauder.

Ken

They were ugly! I remember seeing them at an airshow, the Colorado Air national Guard was displaying a couple of their aircraft and thinking just how ugly they were and wondering if the pilots were embarrassed of them! LOL!. The COANG eventually were given F-16's and the A-7's were retired. There is an Airdoc decal sheet available I wish I had but don't know where to obtain on without ordering from Germany.

jimbot58

Now I'm not sure what to build: just added HobbyBoss A-7D in 1/72 scale (It followed me home! Honest! Can I keep it?) Actually on sale at Squadron at more than 1/2 off and I couldn't resist! It could be a good kit for the Berny build, or continue with the "Thud" or another Phantom, or..... I seem to be developing a fixation for 'Nam era aircraft.

I"m having a hard time keeping my hands off the "SLUFF"

Hi Jim,

It is good to hear your humor again!  Congratulations on landing that great deal on that kit!  Very cool!  I have to be honest, I have the A-7D in my stack (1/48 scale) and also intend to grab it in 1/32 scale as well if I can catch a good deal on eBay.  But I think that is one of the most ugliest planes I have ever seen.  It was one of the great work horses of the Vietnam War but my gosh, if looks could kill!  In fact, I have the Two Bobs decals for the Molar Marauder.

Ken

kbuzz01

Those should be a couple of pretty F-84s, Ken.  I've opened the box of my C & H conversion kit for the TF-102 as shown below.  There are also two vac-formed canopies not in the picture.  From what I see now, I'll be glad we have a year to complete our builds!! 

 

Ken

 

Hi Ken,

I have that same conversion kit but must admit, I have never taken that close of a look at it until I looked at your picture.  You are correct, it will take some work.  Still a lot easier than trying to make it from scratch but will still take some skill and patience.

Ken

Now I'm not sure what to build: just added HobbyBoss A-7D in 1/72 scale (It followed me home! Honest! Can I keep it?) Actually on sale at Squadron at more than 1/2 off and I couldn't resist! It could be a good kit for the Berny build, or continue with the "Thud" or another Phantom, or..... I seem to be developing a fixation for 'Nam era aircraft.

I"m having a hard time keeping my hands off the "SLUFF"

Those should be a couple of pretty F-84s, Ken.  I've opened the box of my C & H conversion kit for the TF-102 as shown below.  There are also two vac-formed canopies not in the picture.  From what I see now, I'll be glad we have a year to complete our builds!! 

Ken

I just realized that I had not discussed what I plan to build as my second build and I am already talking about my third build.  For my second build I will build the HobbyBoss 1/32 F-84E.  Here is the kit box lid art work:

I will be building this one as the "Hoosier Hotshot", which was flown by Don James, an IPMS member in my local chapter!

Ken

Here is the art from the top of the kit box:

Ken

Son Of Medicine Man

Hi Everyone,

Okay, I know it is a little early to start talking about my "third" model I am going to build in this group build, but I just ordered it last night at a really good price.  It is the newly released HobbyBoss 1/32 F-84G.  I know it is not in my typical era of aircraft that I build (Vietnam) but I do like the early jets.  And I also have access to a really good technical source in my local IPMS club on the F-84.  I just could not resist! 

Ken

As Berny said at Dayton:

"I don't know why, but I really like the lines of that jet."

You can't go wrong with that Ken!

Hi Everyone,

Okay, I know it is a little early to start talking about my "third" model I am going to build in this group build, but I just ordered it last night at a really good price.  It is the newly released HobbyBoss 1/32 F-84G.  I know it is not in my typical era of aircraft that I build (Vietnam) but I do like the early jets.  And I also have access to a really good technical source in my local IPMS club on the F-84.  I just could not resist! 

Ken