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Posted by gregbale on Friday, March 14, 2014 1:43 PM

the Baron

Even if you recognize that there are newer kits with more modern engineering, no true Monogram fan would say that about the kit.  We may disable those features, when we build the kits today, but we still remember them fondly from our youth.

True enough. And though this kit, in its original form (before Revell retooled it a bit in the '80s???) had NO cockpit detail -- just a badly-molded pilot that you glued to a sort of half-bulkhead floating in space -- it did offer eight rockets for under the wings, a CL main drop-tank and choice of either 2 more tanks or some pretty decent bombs for the underwing pylons. By the standards of the $4.00 kits of the day, that was a lot of ordinance with which to attack little sister's Barbie's dream house.

Thanks to all for the kind words.

Greg

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, March 14, 2014 5:25 PM

Barbie's Dream House was an alternate target. The cat was always the primary due to damage he could inflict while you were at school or asleep... Maybe I could use a -4B for my Korean War collection...

 

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Posted by gregbale on Friday, March 14, 2014 6:01 PM

stikpusher

Barbie's Dream House was an alternate target. The cat was always the primary due to damage he could inflict while you were at school or asleep...

That's the advantage of having had a dog instead of a cat.

Barbie was close enough to a chew-toy that the dachshund could be recruited as the enthusiastic ground component, with the Corsair providing close air support. The little plastic fashionista never stood a chance....

Greg

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Posted by mikeymize on Friday, March 14, 2014 10:53 PM

The comments on this thread lately have been nothing short of brilliant. The reference to Sinatra ripping on Billy Idol I believe was from SNL and was the brainchild of Phil Hartman; a man of immense talent who was taken from us far too soon.

"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time".


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Posted by Devil Dawg on Sunday, March 16, 2014 9:46 PM

Hey, Stik. Are Revell Of Germany kits allowed in this thread, or is it only for US-made kits?

Devil Dawg

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Posted by richs26 on Sunday, March 16, 2014 10:37 PM

A lot of the RoG's are repops of original Revell's like the 1/32 fighters (Spit I, Hurricane I, Seafire I, original Me-109G or repopped as F) with the exception of the Bf-109G recently released.

WIP:  Monogram 1/72 B-26 (Snaptite) as 73rd BS B-26, 40-1408, torpedo bomber attempt on Ryujo

Monogram 1/72 B-26 (Snaptite) as 22nd BG B-26, 7-Mile Drome, New Guinea

Minicraft 1/72 B-24D as LB-30, AL-613, "Tough Boy", 28th Composite Group

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, March 16, 2014 11:35 PM

Dawg, it depends upon the kit. Some RoG are their own molds, some are R/M USA,  and still others have various pedigrees: Italeri, Matchbox, Dragon, Hasegawa, etc. They seem to partake in a LOT of mold trading.

 

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Posted by the Baron on Monday, March 17, 2014 11:45 AM

mikeymize

The comments on this thread lately have been nothing short of brilliant. The reference to Sinatra ripping on Billy Idol I believe was from SNL and was the brainchild of Phil Hartman; a man of immense talent who was taken from us far too soon.

Bull's-eye!  From "The Sinatra Group", which spoofed "The MacLaughlin Group", which SNL also spoofed pretty frequently.  Hartman's depiction of Sinatra was excellent.  "Issue One-The Bald Chick--What's With Her Head?"  Yes, Phil is sadly missed.

I watched so much TV over the years, that many of the first thoughts that pop into my head are references to some show or another.  Kind of like Brian Benben in "Dream On!"

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Posted by Devil Dawg on Monday, March 17, 2014 12:19 PM

stikpusher

Dawg, it depends upon the kit. Some RoG are their own molds, some are R/M USA,  and still others have various pedigrees: Italeri, Matchbox, Dragon, Hasegawa, etc. They seem to partake in a LOT of mold trading.

I just bought the 1/32nd Revell Of Germany Ar-196A-3 kit, and didn't know if it could be included on this thread. Wasn't too sure about the rules. I gotta tell you this, though - I bought the kit from HobbyTownUSA for $38 this past Saturday, and I am simply amazed at the level of detail in it. This would easily cost $100 or more if had the Tamiya or Hasegawa name on it...

Devil Dawg

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Posted by stikpusher on Monday, March 17, 2014 2:18 PM

Since it does not have origins of Tamigawa and is a Revell (Germany) original molding, yes, please do. I have read nothing but good things about that kit. Revell Germany and Revell USA new molding kits are simply outstanding. Superb values for the money, and yes, if they were put out by the other guys, they would cost far more.

 

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Posted by Devil Dawg on Monday, March 17, 2014 3:28 PM

Thanks, Stik. This one just might be my next project. First, I've gotta finish a 1965 Ford Mustang (AMT) for my wife (her first car - wish she would've kept that one......), then this one is hi-pri. Saw another thread where Electric Blues built this kit very recently, and had nothing but great results from it. Whetted my appetite for it.

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

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Posted by stikpusher on Monday, March 17, 2014 3:36 PM

I would love to see one built up close and personal. IIRC, it offers a wingfold option when built, so those are always kits that tempt me with my display space challenges. I look forward to yours Dawg.

 

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N is for NO SURVIVORS...

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Posted by Devil Dawg on Monday, March 17, 2014 3:43 PM

Yep, it comes with the wing fold option, plus a really nice display stand. I might take some pictures of the sprues and post them later on today...... I'm still amazed at the detail this kit has, and how low-cost it is. Makes you wonder how this company can put out the level of detail seen in a high-end kit for about 40% of the price.

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

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Posted by Devil Dawg on Monday, March 17, 2014 3:45 PM

Anyone make a 1/32nd scale kit of the Bismark or Tirpitz? Nahhhhhhhhh..............

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

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Posted by Mustang8376 on Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:02 AM

Here is the build I just completed of Monogram's lovely F-5 Tiger II.  I recall building the F-20 many moons ago, so I may tackle that one in the future.  Enjoy.

 

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

 


Completed:  1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato 

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Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:54 AM

Ah, now there is another classic! I just finished the F-20 last month myself and have this kit in my stash for one of these days... Nice work there! Gotta love the F-5 series.

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

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Posted by Devil Dawg on Friday, March 21, 2014 9:07 PM

Mustang8376

Here is the build I just completed of Monogram's lovely F-5 Tiger II.  I recall building the F-20 many moons ago, so I may tackle that one in the future.  Enjoy.

 

Nice job, Mustang!

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

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Posted by rcflyer on Friday, March 21, 2014 9:47 PM

I've started the Revell B25j but don't know how to post pics

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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, March 22, 2014 2:59 AM

Well hopefully you will know how by the time that you have it completed ;-) So you can post it here then.

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

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Posted by Reasoned on Thursday, March 27, 2014 10:23 PM

1/72 (ha ha) Mono B-36

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

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Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, March 27, 2014 10:27 PM

My.... that's a big one...

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

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Posted by Reasoned on Thursday, March 27, 2014 10:36 PM

stikpusher

My.... that's a big one...

and I just about took a .44 mag to it too! Devil

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, March 27, 2014 11:33 PM

Somebody knows their movie lines... Good man! ;-) and a very nice build too!

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

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Posted by Reasoned on Friday, March 28, 2014 6:33 AM

Thank you stik!

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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Posted by Tal Afar Dave on Friday, March 28, 2014 7:17 PM

Beautiful build, Reasoned!!  Well played!!

2022 New Year's Resolution:  Enter 1 group build and COMPLETE a build this year!!  Why Photobucket did you rob me of my one Group Build Badge???  Must be part of the strong anti-Monogram cartel!!!

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Posted by Reasoned on Friday, March 28, 2014 7:43 PM

Thanks Dave!

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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Posted by von_Werra on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 12:14 PM

Hi.

See You later...

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Posted by mustang1989 on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 12:34 PM

Dang Reasoned!!! That Peacemaker looks great!!! You guys who deal in 72nd scale blow me totally away. I have a hard enough time in 48th scale doing what I do and then you guys come do this. Good stuff man.

                   

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Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 12:41 PM

Von Werra, any chance of getting another photo of your B-17 that shows the whole model? I do like your Hustler!

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

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Posted by mustang1989 on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 12:47 PM

von Werra: What I can see of the B-17 and the B-58 they both look good to me.

                   

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