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                        The wife's P-47 (pics)

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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        The wife's P-47 (pics)
                        Posted by allan on Sunday, January 4, 2004 2:02 AM
                        Thought I'd share these images with you guys. Its a 1/72 Academy P-47 built by my wife Donna. Its her first kit so please be gentle. Wink [;)]



                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 4, 2004 2:10 AM
                        It looks very good to me!!!! I wish I could do so good!!!
                        I have that very kit waiting to be built, did she have any problems with the decals? I've heard bad, bad things about Academy's 'cals (thanks everyone)Tongue [:P] but I got this kit for the colorful nose art.
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Sunday, January 4, 2004 2:59 AM
                        I know what I like when I see it. I like it! Pass on my congratulations.Wink [;)]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        djmodels1999
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
                        Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 4, 2004 4:42 AM
                        Well, it just looks great! I think we better start doing some knitting or something like that..

                        Congrats!
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                        nkm1416@info.com.ph
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by nkm1416@info.com.ph on Sunday, January 4, 2004 5:18 AM
                        Congratulations for a great P-47 build and congratulations for having a wife who share the hobby!
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                        nmayhew
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Kent, England
                        Posted by nmayhew on Sunday, January 4, 2004 5:38 AM
                        "mrs allan" Tongue [:P] hiSmile [:)],
                        that's absolutely superb, first kit or otherwise!!!Cool [8D]Cool [8D]Cool [8D]
                        small but perfectly formed as they say!![:0]
                        regards,
                        nick
                        Kind regards, Nicholas
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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Sunday, January 4, 2004 5:45 AM
                        Whoa. That's incredible! Good job, Mrs. Allan!! My first model was a sad lump of plastic and fogged clear peices... I guess it helps to have allan around with an airbrush! What scale is it in and what did you use for the metal? Tell us what your next project is and allan, get her to sign up!!! Smile [:)]
                        -V
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Sunday, January 4, 2004 8:35 AM
                        Thanks, guys! Donna sends her thanks and wholehearted appreciation.

                        Adam,

                        The decals are fine, fortunately. Donna didnt have much trouble trying to make them conform. Although a closer look shows that some edges cracked up, probably because of the handling. Looking back, Id hate to imagine what would have happened if the decals she used were either too thick or wont stick, or both!

                        Dj,

                        I lulled little Mikhaila to sleep, hows that? Pretty soon I'd be doing the dishes! Disapprove [V]Wink [;)]Big Smile [:D]

                        Shrikes,

                        Thanks, my friend. The kit posted here is in 1/72. She used Gunze Silver (mine) on it using a Tamiya HG (also mine)Shock [:O]. Shes currently working on a 1/72 F-6F Hellcat although its taking her a longer time to do between work and our daughter. Shes still a bit shy signing up here but do read the posts from time to time.

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Sunday, January 4, 2004 8:57 AM
                        Hmmm... I need a fall back in case the baremetal foil doesn't turn out so good. Oh, and i like your signature, by the way! Smile [:)]
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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                        Swanny
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
                        Posted by Swanny on Sunday, January 4, 2004 10:03 AM
                        Looks great, Donna deserves a big pat on the uuuh back, yeah.
                        Swanny's Models
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Sunday, January 4, 2004 10:13 AM
                        Nice work!
                        I've noticed a lot of pix posted recently of first models that look better than my last model!
                        ~Brian
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                        rangerj
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        Posted by rangerj on Sunday, January 4, 2004 10:56 AM
                        Outstanding job Donna. You go girl! Jump in here under your own signature, you have nothing to be shy about. Remember that about 15 world recognized aviation records are still held by Amelia Earhart (they always will be because they were "FIRSTS").

                        Jackie Cochcran was the founder and driving force behind the Women's Air Service Pilots (WASP). So again, don't be shy and join in.

                        Alan, let the lady speak for herself! rangerj
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Sunday, January 4, 2004 12:30 PM
                        Looks really great! I'm still trying to get to that level and I've build 3 or 4 so far. Though I've only completed 2 so far. How long did it take for that silver to dry?
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        upnorth
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Canada / Czech Republic
                        Posted by upnorth on Sunday, January 4, 2004 3:39 PM
                        Great stuff, Donna!

                        My first model was a dud from the begining. Come to think of it, the last model I completed was an "also ran" at best.

                        Fortunately for me, it looks like the next thing to roll out of the "CFB Upnorth" hangar might come close to the superior quality of your P-47 there. :-)
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                        Keyworth
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: NE Georgia
                        Posted by Keyworth on Sunday, January 4, 2004 3:44 PM
                        Donna, great work on my favorite airplane! Good job! Can't wait to see the Hellcat!
                        "There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"
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                        72cuda
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by 72cuda on Sunday, January 4, 2004 4:26 PM
                        hey Allen;
                        well tell your wife she's done a great job for the first time out, I've been doing this stuff for years and my first kit never looked like thatBanged Head [banghead] tell her to keep it up and we'll be seeing her work on the pages of FSM Gallery

                        84 of 795 1/72 Aircraft Competed for Lackland's Airman Heritage Museum

                        Was a Hawg Jet Fixer, now I'm a FRED Fixer   

                         'Cuda

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                        djmodels1999
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
                        Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 4, 2004 4:29 PM
                        My wife is a step ahead, Allan... I'm doing the dishes already...
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                        upnorth
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Canada / Czech Republic
                        Posted by upnorth on Sunday, January 4, 2004 4:40 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

                        My wife is a step ahead, Allan... I'm doing the dishes already...


                        I take it you're dipping all the plates, glass and silverware in Future to get a real good shine on them when you're done , right?Big Smile [:D]
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                        gregers
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: UK
                        Posted by gregers on Sunday, January 4, 2004 5:33 PM
                        Hey Donna, you build em better that i do already. great work. Greg
                        Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?
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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Sunday, January 4, 2004 8:14 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by upnorth
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999
                        My wife is a step ahead, Allan... I'm doing the dishes already...

                        I take it you're dipping all the plates, glass and silverware in Future to get a real good shine on them when you're done , right?Big Smile [:D]

                        Hehehe... Big Smile [:D] just as long as you don't "weather" the plates and glasses, or you'll defeat the purpose of cleaning them...
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Monday, January 5, 2004 8:04 AM
                        Thanks, guys! Shes asleep with little Mikhaila now, but I'll let her answer some of the queries one of these days.

                        JHulk and 72cuda,
                        Having seen your beautiful work I really doubt that. Cool [8D] Thanks!

                        Shrikes my friend,
                        Thanks! It took me a while to figure it out. Im soooo not tekkie. Disapprove [V]

                        Dj,
                        We gotta snap out of it! Assert our dominance! I'm going to demand that she clean the table ... while I wash the dishes. Big Smile [:D]



                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 5, 2004 9:12 AM
                        You have a talented and brave wife there ! A NMF on a first kit is to be applauded. Very well done. Looking forward to seeing the next build.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 5, 2004 11:30 AM
                        [:0][:0][:0][:0]WOW Mrs. Allan!

                        That's just great! I should show my wife this and maybe it would inspire her to build a kit with me. That's just fantastic! You should be very proud.

                        Best Wishes
                        Steve
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                        Bones-coa
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Savannah, GA USA
                        Posted by Bones-coa on Monday, January 5, 2004 12:43 PM
                        Looks very good! Heck, my first model didn't even have paint on it!

                        Yea, I need to get my fiance on here. She's actually building an old MPC kit of Ra. Ra was the ruler of a planet in the movie "Stargate". We love "Stargate" and she saw it in a hobby store and couldn't resist it. This is her first model.
                        Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 5, 2004 1:19 PM
                        WOW Very Nice! Geesh I have yet to attempt a NMF Finish and Ive done quite a few planes....Im currently working up the courage to try one on a 1/72 P51.

                        Please pass on my compliments.....looks fantastic, especially for a first or anyother number for that matter!
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 7:12 AM
                        To all:

                        Thank you for the compliment! Its very encouraging. Im really interested in the hobby and I will try my best to finish the Hellcat even though Im pressed for time between work the baby and the household. I'll try to make more time for building models. Allan gave me a lot of help but he let me do all the work and he let me use his tools. Thank you for the compliment!

                        To rangerj, thanks for the words of encouragement.
                        To maddafinga, the silver paint took only seconds to dry.

                        ---Donna

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 8:03 AM
                        Hmmm, what kind of paint did you use, silver always takes way longer than it should to my mind.
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 8:13 AM
                        Madda, this is Allan. She used Gunze Silver (H8) lacquer paint. Gunze usually dries up in just a few secs.

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 8:19 AM
                        Allan: Okay, are all the gunze paints i see in hobby shops here (like STC) lacquer? I've never worked with them before, but they do have some interesting colors that tamiya just doesn't have... What do you use to thin them and should i be wary of having this eat through other layers of enamel or acrylic? Smile [:)]

                        Donna: Can't wait to see the hellcat! I suppose you'll be going along to allan's meetings now! Smile [:)]
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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                        allan
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Cavite, Philippines
                        Posted by allan on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 8:33 AM
                        Shrikes,

                        There are two kinds of Gunze paint: the lacquer (with the tab on the lid) and the Aqueous (water-based, with the flat lid). I seldom use the water based type since it sometimes ... well, melts in the hand (wet hands, that is). The lacquer paint provides quite a tough finish, and if it doesnt dry in a few seconds after spraying its probably thinned too much. Gunze thinner works best with them (although quite expensive), but you could try your luck on bottled hardware lacquer thinners (just try them on a few drops of paint in a palette first, since the strength of hardware thinners vary). I havent had any problems with lacquer on acrylics and vice-versa. Same is true with enamels on lacquer. But lacquer on enamel can be a bit dangerous.

                        Ive brought Donna along a few meetings, and in fact she was partly influenced to try the hobby out because of that. Maybe you'll get to meet her one of these days.

                        No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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