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Third Annual Berny Memorial Group Build

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  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, September 25, 2014 7:12 AM

Yeah, looks good Jim, I've heard a lot of good stuff about the new Zvezda kits.

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

 

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    September 2010
  • From: California
Posted by mikeymize on Thursday, September 25, 2014 8:46 AM

Just looked at your pics Jim and she looks like a beauty! I've built a couple of Zvezda models; all Russian tanks and as far as those go, no problems whatsoever. The fit was right up there with Tamiya and Hasegawa. I'm sure their aircraft are just as good. Enjoy!

"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time".


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    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:34 AM

Son Of Medicine Man

jimbot58

Well, if nothing else the price on the tablet, pad, or whatever it is was right-you can't argue with free! I did find another use for it: it has Kindle installed and there was I book I wanted that was only available as a trade paperback or a download....16 bucks plus shipping or 5 for the download. I already have an Amazon account, so.......

Now I'm reading instead of hobby work!

Jim

Hi Jim,

I have always wanted to get a Kindle.  Very cool.

Ken

It's not really a Kindle reader- actually a small tablet/pad with Kindle installed as an App. It's a Android D2 for whatever that's worth, and I don't even know who manufactured it other than China. I don't know what is the difference between a pad and a tablet, if there is. Still, free is free!

Jim

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

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    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:37 AM

Also, it's operating system is called Icecream Sandwich, if you can believe that! I never really paid much attention to them in any case.

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Friday, September 26, 2014 5:48 AM

jimbot58

Also, it's operating system is called Icecream Sandwich, if you can believe that! I never really paid much attention to them in any case.

Yes, that is how Android name their operating systems.  They use the names of sweet food and candy.  The next one is supposed to be named "Lemon Meringue Pie".

Ken

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    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Friday, September 26, 2014 7:33 AM

Goodday Folks!! Wondering if I can get in on this excellent commemorative GB? I have the new Airfix 1/72 Lightning F.2A that needs a good home and I'd love to build 'er up with this special GB.

Cheers, Rob

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On the Bench: Nothing on the go ATM

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Posted by jimbot58 on Friday, September 26, 2014 10:00 AM

Son Of Medicine Man

jimbot58

Also, it's operating system is called Icecream Sandwich, if you can believe that! I never really paid much attention to them in any case.

Yes, that is how Android name their operating systems.  They use the names of sweet food and candy.  The next one is supposed to be named "Lemon Meringue Pie".

Ken

I begin to understand! Android is the operating system! Honestly, I never really felt a need for one of these so I never really gave them much thought. I did read that Android has outsold Windows, Linux, and all other operating systems combined! Shows that I live in a vacuum because I never knew any of this.

Rob, I would love to have another Braille Scale builder here!

Jim

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, September 26, 2014 10:07 AM

jimbot58

Son Of Medicine Man

jimbot58

Also, it's operating system is called Icecream Sandwich, if you can believe that! I never really paid much attention to them in any case.

Yes, that is how Android name their operating systems.  They use the names of sweet food and candy.  The next one is supposed to be named "Lemon Meringue Pie".

Ken

I begin to understand! Android is the operating system! Honestly, I never really felt a need for one of these so I never really gave them much thought. I did read that Android has outsold Windows, Linux, and all other operating systems combined! Shows that I live in a vacuum because I never knew any of this.

Rob, I would love to have another Braille Scale builder here!

Jim

Yeah, the operating system on my Android phone has some crazy name like that!

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

 

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    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Friday, September 26, 2014 1:09 PM

Thanks Jim...gonna start up that Lightning soon, MTF.

Cheers!!

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  • From: Rowland Heights, California
Posted by Duke Maddog on Friday, September 26, 2014 1:38 PM

Hey Jim, I also signed up for this some time ago but was unable to start due to a large number of models under way. Now that I've finished up eleven of them, I'll be starting something  in 1/72 scale for this as well. Stay tuned while I determine what it will be. That way you'll have two of us Braille Scale builders!

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  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Friday, September 26, 2014 3:06 PM

Go Braille Scale!!

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Friday, September 26, 2014 3:10 PM

jimbot58

Hey all.

Pass the cigars, another new arrival at my house!

I know, not that big of a deal, but it was kind of interesting as this is my first Russian made kit! I've had German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean to name a few, but no Ruskie!

Had to open, and found this:

A box within a box! Got to give them credit for packaging!

Inside that:

With a couple of exceptions, most of the sprues are bagged individually. They could have bagged the decals though.

I didn't really look at it too much, or open anything, but from what I saw, the molding looked fairly crisp.The manual is interesting as one page says something like, "Placement of technical data labels" instead of just decal placement.

Had to put it away though, as I don't want to do another project yet.

Jim

Interesting looking build Jim. I have also heard good things about Zveda kits. I have a couple of their 35th armour models and have been eyeing up one of their 72nd Ju 88's. I'll be keen to see how this one goes.

And don't worry, i'll be joining you soon with a 72nd build. My F-16 is out and ready, I just want to get a PE exhaust for it.

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

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Friday, September 26, 2014 9:01 PM

Rob Sherman

Goodday Folks!! Wondering if I can get in on this excellent commemorative GB? I have the new Airfix 1/72 Lightning F.2A that needs a good home and I'd love to build 'er up with this special GB.

Cheers, Rob

Greetings Rob and welcome aboard!  Welcome Sign  I will update the roster.  We all look forward to you building with us.

Ken

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Friday, September 26, 2014 9:28 PM

jimbot58

Son Of Medicine Man

jimbot58

Also, it's operating system is called Icecream Sandwich, if you can believe that! I never really paid much attention to them in any case.

Yes, that is how Android name their operating systems.  They use the names of sweet food and candy.  The next one is supposed to be named "Lemon Meringue Pie".

Ken

I begin to understand! Android is the operating system! Honestly, I never really felt a need for one of these so I never really gave them much thought. I did read that Android has outsold Windows, Linux, and all other operating systems combined! Shows that I live in a vacuum because I never knew any of this.

Rob, I would love to have another Braille Scale builder here!

Jim

Hey Jim, you don't live in a vacuum.  The only reason I know about it is because of the kind of work I do.

Ken

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Friday, September 26, 2014 9:31 PM

Gamera

jimbot58

Son Of Medicine Man

jimbot58

Also, it's operating system is called Icecream Sandwich, if you can believe that! I never really paid much attention to them in any case.

Yes, that is how Android name their operating systems.  They use the names of sweet food and candy.  The next one is supposed to be named "Lemon Meringue Pie".

Ken

I begin to understand! Android is the operating system! Honestly, I never really felt a need for one of these so I never really gave them much thought. I did read that Android has outsold Windows, Linux, and all other operating systems combined! Shows that I live in a vacuum because I never knew any of this.

Rob, I would love to have another Braille Scale builder here!

Jim

Yeah, the operating system on my Android phone has some crazy name like that!

Yes Cliff, my Android phone's version is called "KitKat".  Smile 

Ken

  • Member since
    September 2010
  • From: California
Posted by mikeymize on Friday, September 26, 2014 11:04 PM

Just reading the posts about OS's and remembered about 20 years ago I was fresh out of college and working at an engineering lab where Linux was the big thing with all the IT nerds, (no offense Ken). Anyway, back then we had to input all our data using DOS commands. One stray keystroke and it was back to square one! I also used a B&K signal analyzer and you had to transfer that stuff using floppy disks. Boy how times have changed! Don't miss those days.

"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time".


  • Member since
    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Saturday, September 27, 2014 7:57 PM

Got a good start on the Lightning today. Got all of page 1 done. So, in true 'modern' Airfix style, this kit is the typical very good, but, limited in very fine detail in the cockpit, so, they go together pretty quick. The Lightning has an interesting feature whereas the cockpit mounts directly on top of the front intake, so, that was kinda cool.

Here she is: 1/72 Airfix Lightning F.2A, 2013 and done in the Airfix 'new tooling' line

Very basic cockpit. Decal instrumentation, basic, low detail seat with 3 parts and ejection handles on top of  the seat. Basic tub that mounts directly on the intake:

Instructions call for weight and this lead plug is 'secreted' in the nose cone housing, then sealed up with the cone itself (nice feature):

And, to finish off the building day, the tub mounted on the intake. I did not paint the interior of the intake as I will be using the kit supplied FOD guard:

So, that's it for now. Thanks for having me and I'll get back at it tomorrow, Cheers,

Rob

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On the Bench: Nothing on the go ATM

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Saturday, September 27, 2014 9:33 PM

Rob Sherman

Got a good start on the Lightning today. Got all of page 1 done. So, in true 'modern' Airfix style, this kit is the typical very good, but, limited in very fine detail in the cockpit, so, they go together pretty quick. The Lightning has an interesting feature whereas the cockpit mounts directly on top of the front intake, so, that was kinda cool.

Here she is: 1/72 Airfix Lightning F.2A, 2013 and done in the Airfix 'new tooling' line

Very basic cockpit. Decal instrumentation, basic, low detail seat with 3 parts and ejection handles on top of  the seat. Basic tub that mounts directly on the intake:

Instructions call for weight and this lead plug is 'secreted' in the nose cone housing, then sealed up with the cone itself (nice feature):

And, to finish off the building day, the tub mounted on the intake. I did not paint the interior of the intake as I will be using the kit supplied FOD guard:

So, that's it for now. Thanks for having me and I'll get back at it tomorrow, Cheers,

Rob

Good start on the Lightning! No doubt you will build circles aroung me!

Nothing accomplished here as another day was spent at work (Saturday), plus several long days through the week. Then when I get home, I end up hitting the sack to catch-up on some needed ZZZZZZ's. What a waste of a day off!

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:29 AM
Testing

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:41 AM
jimbot58
Testing
I amtrying to post on the D2 tablet. Found out the browser included simply sucked. So downloaded one called Dolphin and it works great. Went from dial up speeds to DSL in one step. Working at the desk now, pictures later. Jim

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Sunday, September 28, 2014 3:41 AM

Nice start Rob.

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

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Sunday, September 28, 2014 4:01 AM

As you see, I'm still learning and playing with the little tablet. I wanted to see if I could see and reply to posts here, but the supplied browser was horrible. It constantly froze-up, as was super slow to load any page, and half the buttons (such as the 'post' button) didn't even work. Went to the Apps store and found Dolphin, which was rated with 4 1/2 stars compared to the original at 1 star. The only thing I can't do, is pictures. It has a camera, but it's on the side that the user is on. Not much good unless you like to do "selfies".

And as to pictures, got a late start at the desk with work (ie. slavery), a long afternoon sleep, out to grab a bite, a long winded friend calling,and then another session with those dang Angry Birds, but I did manage a little!!

Cementing the wings on the A-10. The trailing edges of the wings didn't want to line up like I wanted, but the help of some big yellow rubber bands convinced them differently. I cemented in the engine nacelles a few days ago, because I figured to use them as anchors when it came to attach the wings

Another view of the F-8E cockpit. Still a few parts left to add there. I kind of scuffed up the black area with a silver pencil to give it a worn look.

No official start here on the Flanker, just checking some parts.I painted the cockpit with Testors Medium Grey instead of the Gull grey as suggested by the instructions. I checked the net and found lots of suggestions, but too many different answers, Some sites show the blue green you see in the bottle, but I chose the color I used as it was a closer match to the Eduard parts. Part of this will be black above the intraments.

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Monday, September 29, 2014 2:21 AM

Tonight was a rough start in model world. It started off bad when i had decided I had a taste for some Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, walked to Walmart to get the ingredients, returned home and began to prepare it when the power went out. Thank goodness  I have a gas stove, a battery powered lantern, and flashlights. I was able to complete and enjoy dinner as best I can, but everything else was off the board. It was off for about 2 hours.

Finally, lights on and I could head back to do a little work.

More details to the F-8 cockpit, though I don't know if you can tell what I did. I can barely see the parts I added.

It turns out that the tablet may have some use after all. I wanted to see some details of a Flanker cockpit (no, I still haven't really started it! Really!) typed in a search and I was quickly able to view photos without going all the way to the far side of the house to use the desktop.

Seats:

Maybe this free thing might be worth it's non-cost after all!

And no, I'm not starting on the Flanker! I am not cutting seat and cockpit parts from their sprues. ...Well, maybe just a little......

Well, better be off to bed. My alarm clock says it's 12:00.....12:00.....12:00.. ..12:00

Jim

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Monday, September 29, 2014 7:58 AM

That cockpit looks epic Jim...very cool.

I made a bit more progress on the Lightning. The fuselage went together well with only a few CA glue fills needed. For those who know Airfix plastic, it's very soft and sands and polishes well. I was sort of confused as to why Airfix made the 'bulge' in the belly of the plane a two-part construction? Anyway, it was a bit of a challenge to close up and seal the gaps. I think it would have been better molded as part of the entire fuselage, but, maybe they did that for a future version.

Anyway, the fuselage and wings are done. I am seriously contemplating painting the fuselage before fixing the wings in place. The Lightning's wings are SO swept back, that the trailing edges are so close to the fuselage sides, that, it will be difficult to get in there with the airbrush. Now, my big concern is the wing roots leave a substantial gap, so, filling with painting already being done...sheesh..I dunno yet.

The canopy and windscreen needed a bit of persuasion, sanding and filling to fit. That was surprising, but, they settled in. I will mask them both with bare metal foil this eve:

Back at it tonight.

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On the Bench: Nothing on the go ATM

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, September 29, 2014 8:04 AM

Jim: You just can't seem to catch a break can you- sheeeesshhh.......

Still very nice work there Jim & Rob, very cool!

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

 

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Monday, September 29, 2014 10:01 AM

Gamera

Jim: You just can't seem to catch a break can you- sheeeesshhh.......

Still very nice work there Jim & Rob, very cool!

Yes, never a break! My phone went of early this morning-it was a recorded message informing me that my power was restored...last night! Thanks guys! Now I only had to wait another hour and a half for the alarm to go off!

I think I already figured out that the power was back on! The lights  now working was my first clue!

Jim

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Monday, September 29, 2014 7:00 PM

Rob Sherman

Got a good start on the Lightning today. Got all of page 1 done. So, in true 'modern' Airfix style, this kit is the typical very good, but, limited in very fine detail in the cockpit, so, they go together pretty quick. The Lightning has an interesting feature whereas the cockpit mounts directly on top of the front intake, so, that was kinda cool.

Here she is: 1/72 Airfix Lightning F.2A, 2013 and done in the Airfix 'new tooling' line

Very basic cockpit. Decal instrumentation, basic, low detail seat with 3 parts and ejection handles on top of  the seat. Basic tub that mounts directly on the intake:

Instructions call for weight and this lead plug is 'secreted' in the nose cone housing, then sealed up with the cone itself (nice feature):

And, to finish off the building day, the tub mounted on the intake. I did not paint the interior of the intake as I will be using the kit supplied FOD guard:

So, that's it for now. Thanks for having me and I'll get back at it tomorrow, Cheers,

Rob

Good start Rob.  Looks great so far!  Yes  Yes 

Ken

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Monday, September 29, 2014 7:04 PM

jimbot58

Good start on the Lightning! No doubt you will build circles aroung me!

Nothing accomplished here as another day was spent at work (Saturday), plus several long days through the week. Then when I get home, I end up hitting the sack to catch-up on some needed ZZZZZZ's. What a waste of a day off!

Gosh Jim, I hope you start working some normal hours soon!  You really need a break!

Ken

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Monday, September 29, 2014 7:06 PM

jimbot58
jimbot58
Testing

I amtrying to post on the D2 tablet. Found out the browser included simply sucked. So downloaded one called Dolphin and it works great. Went from dial up speeds to DSL in one step. Working at the desk now, pictures later. Jim

Jim,

Sounds like you have a pretty nifty toy, especially for free!

Ken

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Monday, September 29, 2014 7:16 PM

jimbot58

As you see, I'm still learning and playing with the little tablet. I wanted to see if I could see and reply to posts here, but the supplied browser was horrible. It constantly froze-up, as was super slow to load any page, and half the buttons (such as the 'post' button) didn't even work. Went to the Apps store and found Dolphin, which was rated with 4 1/2 stars compared to the original at 1 star. The only thing I can't do, is pictures. It has a camera, but it's on the side that the user is on. Not much good unless you like to do "selfies".

And as to pictures, got a late start at the desk with work (ie. slavery), a long afternoon sleep, out to grab a bite, a long winded friend calling,and then another session with those dang Angry Birds, but I did manage a little!!

Cementing the wings on the A-10. The trailing edges of the wings didn't want to line up like I wanted, but the help of some big yellow rubber bands convinced them differently. I cemented in the engine nacelles a few days ago, because I figured to use them as anchors when it came to attach the wings

Another view of the F-8E cockpit. Still a few parts left to add there. I kind of scuffed up the black area with a silver pencil to give it a worn look.

No official start here on the Flanker, just checking some parts.I painted the cockpit with Testors Medium Grey instead of the Gull grey as suggested by the instructions. I checked the net and found lots of suggestions, but too many different answers, Some sites show the blue green you see in the bottle, but I chose the color I used as it was a closer match to the Eduard parts. Part of this will be black above the intraments.

Wow Jim, you have been busy!  Killing the bad pigs and a lot of modeling!  Everything looks great (as always!).  Good planning on installing the engine nacelles before mounting the wings on the A-10.  The cockpit looks great!  And good research on your color choice.

Ken

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