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Completed Academy 1/72 F6F 3/5 Hellcat Photo Opp w/Other 1/72 Builds

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, August 22, 2016 12:02 PM

Greg

 

 
Gamera

 

Guess I'm weird, I must confess to not liking anything on biscuits but butter. The only thing I put gravy on is mashed potatoes. 

 

 

 

That's ok, you still 'da man anyway. 

Ever tried jam or jelly though? Yum.

 

Lol, thanks Greg. I love jam and jelly on toast but not that much on biscuits. I guess I'm a bad Southener, I don't like grits much either... Embarrassed

Just give me some scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast... 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, August 22, 2016 11:59 AM
Excellent

 

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Posted by Greg on Monday, August 22, 2016 11:15 AM

Gamera

 

Guess I'm weird, I must confess to not liking anything on biscuits but butter. The only thing I put gravy on is mashed potatoes. 

 

That's ok, you still 'da man anyway. 

Ever tried jam or jelly though? Yum.

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, August 22, 2016 10:18 AM

Super job on the Hellcat! And the Corsair and Mustang don't look half bad either... Yes

 

Guess I'm weird, I must confess to not liking anything on biscuits but butter. The only thing I put gravy on is mashed potatoes. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Bish on Monday, August 22, 2016 5:41 AM

Stunning job on the hellcat Toshi, really great finish. And i lovce the line up of 72nd, a nice little collection.

You wnat a nice iconic 72nd kit from Academy, try one of their Ju 87G's, those are great kits and some nice OOB detail.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Bish on Monday, August 22, 2016 5:39 AM

Toshi
 
Bish

Looks great there Toshi, i do like it in that scheme.

 

 

 

Thank you sir!  I have a few questions in regards to the BBC tele.

 

Do they still have:

Black Adder, Wogan, Neighbors, East Enders, Top of the Charts, Hello Hello, and my all time number one favorite Ab Fab "Absolutely Fabulous"?  Thank you in advance!

Toshi

 

Blackadder No, Wogan No (Terry died early this year) Neighbours, No (now on Channel 5), Eastenders, yes, and Ab fab, no, but they have recently released an Ab Fab movie.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, August 22, 2016 3:41 AM

allan

Really fine work on the Hellcat, Toshi! Nice group pics too.

 

Thanks allan!  Yes, I'm trying to build up my group of 1/72 Air Force.  LOL!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, August 22, 2016 3:39 AM

M. Brindos

Very nice bit of scratch building, Toshi!! The results look really cool! :D:D:D:D

Overall that's a good finish and your little private Air Force is starting to take shape nicely, lol! Lovin' it!

Now maybe I can get you into another armor build lol!!

 

Thank you M. Brindos!  It was your scratch building that inspired me to get into the next level!  You know, I should do one soon, it's been a while since I did one.  LOL!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, August 22, 2016 3:37 AM

1943Mike

Toshi,

I really like your trio in 1/72. Iconic aircraft all. I have said before that I usually don't bother looking at 1/72 builds since 1/48 is what I do and I don't have the steady hands or eyesight for working in the smaller scale - however it's always interesting to look in on your speedy builds. What's next?

 

 

Thank you 1943Mike!  There are a few more iconic aircraft that I've seen at Hobby Lobby that I'd like to add to my ever growing collection Of 1/72 kits.  

Pas for what's next?  Another Academy 1/72 F-35 Lightning II.  Thank you so much for your support!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by allan on Sunday, August 21, 2016 11:15 PM

Really fine work on the Hellcat, Toshi! Nice group pics too.

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Posted by M. Brindos on Sunday, August 21, 2016 8:46 PM

Very nice bit of scratch building, Toshi!! The results look really cool! :D:D:D:D

Overall that's a good finish and your little private Air Force is starting to take shape nicely, lol! Lovin' it!

Now maybe I can get you into another armor build lol!!

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 21, 2016 7:18 PM

Greg

Good job on the Hellcat, Toshi.

That's a good looking 1:72 air force you have there.

 

Thank you sir!  I'd like to add much more 1/72 aircraft to this series!  My next build is a 1/72 F-35A Lightning II!  Another that I can add to my slowly growing collection of 1/72 aircraft.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Sunday, August 21, 2016 6:47 PM

Toshi,

I really like your trio in 1/72. Iconic aircraft all. I have said before that I usually don't bother looking at 1/72 builds since 1/48 is what I do and I don't have the steady hands or eyesight for working in the smaller scale - however it's always interesting to look in on your speedy builds. What's next?

 

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

Hector Berlioz

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Posted by Greg on Sunday, August 21, 2016 6:25 PM

Good job on the Hellcat, Toshi.

That's a good looking 1:72 air force you have there.

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 21, 2016 5:59 PM

Here is the completed Academy 1/72 F6F-5 Hellcat.  Besides the perfect fit and finish, I really had a great time building the Academy 1/72 series set.  I will continue to build the Academy 1/72 sets as long as I can or as long as it's available at Hobby Lobby.  Thank you forum members for following my builds!  I highly enjoyed building these kits!

Toshi

 

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 21, 2016 5:46 PM

P.S.  I so miss all those shows!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 21, 2016 5:42 PM

Bish

Looks great there Toshi, i do like it in that scheme.

 

Thank you sir!  I have a few questions in regards to the BBC tele.

Do they still have:

Black Adder, Wogan, Neighbors, East Enders, Top of the Charts, Hello Hello, and my all time number one favorite Ab Fab "Absolutely Fabulous"?  Thank you in advance!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Sunday, August 21, 2016 2:09 PM

Looks great there Toshi, i do like it in that scheme.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Bish on Sunday, August 21, 2016 2:03 PM

feldgrau23
 
Bish

And while your all talking biscuits, this is how we treat them and is the only time a real biscuit should go anywhere near a liquid.

 

 

 

 

Tosh the Hellcat is looking great!!! Looking forward to it having paint on it!!! Your scratchbuilding looks great as well. I have tried it on a couple of my models, but nothing drastic like cutting up the model. Not sure I am ready to make that leap. That being said I am about to put together Revells Titanic for my mom. She loves the movie. There is a section that doesn't line up right that the only way I see to fix it is to cut and re do it. oh well thats for another thread.

 

Bish I forgot all about those biscuits. When I was station in Scotland at Holy Loch I had them and they are good. Ohh the food I miss from England.

 

 

You can't beat a McVities digestive, unless its a McVities Chocolate digestive of course.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, August 21, 2016 1:51 PM

Bish

Coming together nicley tehre Toshi. I have been getting into scratching the last couple of years. Stared off with a few small bits here and there and then did a complete scratch on the rear compatments of both fuselages on an he 111Z. I really enjoyed that and not as hard as i had expected. Keep it up.

And while your all talking biscuits, this is how we treat them and is the only time a real biscuit should go anywhere near a liquid.

 

 

oh how I envy that cup. Maybe it's the British in me but I am fascinated by the Union Jack

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 21, 2016 12:54 PM

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 21, 2016 12:50 PM

 Up next, decals and the final coate of high gloss lacquer spray to seal everything in.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 21, 2016 12:44 PM

Toshi

 

 
7474

Great job so far on the Hellcat, I love those Academy kits. Can't wait to see this one done.

I too love biscuits and gravy, but they're not good for my belly, daily runs and workouts. You should try chicken and waffles. 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you 7474!  I too love the Acedamy 1/72 kits!  Mrs. Toshi loves them as well, if not more so.  LOL!

 

Toshi

 

P.S.  We have something called The Waffle House!  I have yet to try chicken and waffles there.  LOL!  I've heard nothing but great things about The Waffle House!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 21, 2016 12:42 PM

7474

Great job so far on the Hellcat, I love those Academy kits. Can't wait to see this one done.

I too love biscuits and gravy, but they're not good for my belly, daily runs and workouts. You should try chicken and waffles. 

 

 

 

Thank you 7474!  I too love the Acedamy 1/72 kits!  Mrs. Toshi loves them as well, if not more so.  LOL!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 21, 2016 12:40 PM

Greg

I was in Hobby Lobby yesterday looking for a staple that they don't carry, whilst perusing the plastic shelf saw your Hellcat on the shelf and of course immediately thought of our busy friend building away in Ohio. Why I didn't buy it, I don't know. Maybe next time. Could be my first adult adventure into 1:72, and you could be my co-mentor, along with Bish and Joe Rix.

Bish, your biscuit pic made me laugh! Thanks!

Johny, I was at the Nats last year and didn't go to the museum. Still kicking self. 3 days you spent there? Really kicking now.

Jay Jay, great buscuit/gravy story.  Who'd a thunk to cook them over a campfire?

 

LOL!  LOL!  Mentor!  I think it's the other way around!  LOL!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 21, 2016 12:36 PM

P.S.  When I lived in Saint Andrews, Scotland, we had tea and biscuits as such during tea time.  A very nice time spent with great company!  We should have that as such in the USA.  Everything we do here is now, now, and then immediately now!!!  LOL!

Toshi 

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 21, 2016 12:33 PM

Bish

Coming together nicley tehre Toshi. I have been getting into scratching the last couple of years. Stared off with a few small bits here and there and then did a complete scratch on the rear compatments of both fuselages on an he 111Z. I really enjoyed that and not as hard as i had expected. Keep it up.

And while your all talking biscuits, this is how we treat them and is the only time a real biscuit should go anywhere near a liquid.

 

 

Thank you very much Bish!  This is the first time I attempted to scratch build a cockpit.  I did scratch build the antennae of my Testors 1/72 F4U-1 Corsair, it turned out ok!  Not great nor fantastic, just ok.  It was stretched sprue.

As always, thank you!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by 7474 on Sunday, August 21, 2016 11:02 AM

Great job so far on the Hellcat, I love those Academy kits. Can't wait to see this one done.

I too love biscuits and gravy, but they're not good for my belly, daily runs and workouts. You should try chicken and waffles. 

 

 

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Sunday, August 21, 2016 10:53 AM

I was in Hobby Lobby yesterday looking for a staple that they don't carry, whilst perusing the plastic shelf saw your Hellcat on the shelf and of course immediately thought of our busy friend building away in Ohio. Why I didn't buy it, I don't know. Maybe next time. Could be my first adult adventure into 1:72, and you could be my co-mentor, along with Bish and Joe Rix.

Bish, your biscuit pic made me laugh! Thanks!

Johny, I was at the Nats last year and didn't go to the museum. Still kicking self. 3 days you spent there? Really kicking now.

Jay Jay, great buscuit/gravy story.  Who'd a thunk to cook them over a campfire?

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Posted by feldgrau23 on Sunday, August 21, 2016 9:41 AM

Bish

And while your all talking biscuits, this is how we treat them and is the only time a real biscuit should go anywhere near a liquid.

 

 

Tosh the Hellcat is looking great!!! Looking forward to it having paint on it!!! Your scratchbuilding looks great as well. I have tried it on a couple of my models, but nothing drastic like cutting up the model. Not sure I am ready to make that leap. That being said I am about to put together Revells Titanic for my mom. She loves the movie. There is a section that doesn't line up right that the only way I see to fix it is to cut and re do it. oh well thats for another thread.

 

Bish I forgot all about those biscuits. When I was station in Scotland at Holy Loch I had them and they are good. Ohh the food I miss from England.

 

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