The Officially Shameless PBY/Halloween '09 GB

MKelley wrote:

namrednef wrote:  MKelley wrote: I have promoted the GB on the aircraft page. I promised dancing girls for everyone that completes the build . I dearly hope the PBYer's are beer drinkers! Once I begin my PBY, I shall promote myself to Commodore.....Master of the Commode! I shall keep an eye on day to day ops here and promote according to building and ale use! I know of at least one PBYer that does indeed consume the afore mentioned spirit .

And that makes you shameless!

Now get to work on that boat! 

Sprue has been broken!  I love explaining why my fingernails are this color when I go to work!

Ah! Who's checking out your fingers in a locomotive Aaron!

Happy you broke the sprue!

Is that the PBY pit or the pilot seat of the dead alien from the film 'Alien'?

Congrats to Mikey and Frankie on the win .

Still have not started the PBY here myself, still trying to finish up about 8 other projects and still undecided on the markings.

But first I must go sharpen a wood spoon as I have to dig out the BVD images least I have nightmares now..

Cheers,

Thom

tlivancso wrote:

Congrats to Mikey and Frankie on the win . Still have not started the PBY here myself, still trying to finish up about 8 other projects and still undecided on the markings. But first I must go sharpen a wood spoon as I have to dig out the BVD images least I have nightmares now.. Cheers, Thom

Thom, not that it was a big deal.....but I'll mail you your token if you want! No rush on the build. Take it from someone who knows!

Aaron, seriously.....seeing that pit on its back, the first impression was the alien cockpit!

I have been informed that a working party has finally liberated many casks of ale from a just landed PBY!

The shed is fully stocked!

See to your ships and look for booze rations as you post!

(maintenance reports due.....so get on the stick!)

Well I was gonna mount it on one of Franks styro-stick stands. He was charging $20 for his MK II version but charged $200 for shipping so I painted my fingers.  Coated the IP with semi Tamiya White cover it with a coat of future and sprayed Semi Gloss black over it. When it drys I'll see what details I can pick out with a Hobby knife.  As far as the alien ship? The Green dried nicely. The details should paint up quickly and a little wash of Burnt Sienna should do nicely over the Green Zinc Chromate.

 I gotta get me some new mold maker stuff at Hobby lobby as the humidity here killed it. Window open fans blowing and 81 degrees F at this moment.

 Oh well Nap time for work!  Happy building!

tlivancso wrote:

Congrats to Mikey and Frankie on the win .

Dang I should of done that myself, makes me look like a Sore Loser now.

Aaron, you pit looks Quite Busy compared to the 1/72 scale. Here is the Pre Build Pic.

It will Never Again Look this Good

A couple of easy chairs for the Pilot and Gunner, those Coast Guard Guys Have it Good.

The IP and Steering column is still drying.

And the Aft

Yer killin' me Aaron!

Have a good nap...........ale tomorrow!

Anxious to see the IP results! Sounds rough!

Sean.....! Very gracious considering you were the first entrant!

Great post! (I wish the 1/48 kit had that many parts!)....and great progress!

Posted some WIP stuff in the Pearl Harbor GB about PBY trials and tips(?)

just some pics about fits....non fits....and FITS!

 I checked out yer pics imn My e-mail Nam!  Makes me feel that I have ale goggles on myself!  However the Phone Numbers under yer glasses are quite clear so I am calling them all up for something to do!

 I think picture wise you will have more luck if you try not to get as close. Take the picture far enough back where it is in focus and then crop out things like your jewelry and pink bloomers with a simple editing program that should be an option in your Operating system.

 Hello? Yes I am calling on behalf of a Mr David Namrednef! It seems that your wife has left her bra in his residence yet again.  He was wondering if you could stop by and pick it up. The address sure?  It is Nightmare on Elm Street, New England CN!

One down 4 to go!

 I see your point about the  mismatched wings though. I'll compare mine tomorrow!

CN is a liberal tv news channel.....I live in CT!

Most of my pic troubles are bad eyesight related......and bad lighting choices. That is a damned big wing.....wasn't set up for a photo shoot.

I thought when I mailed that bra away to that addy, I would hear no more.

My bad!

Bad lighting Ha! The other stuff was in good focus! You are just hard headed! Must be why I like ya!

 Here is a quick example showing undesired background.

and the edit. Panel isn't done but you can see the details coming out which is better than Black and silver as in the directions!

Hi Aaron! Go to work!

namrednef wrote:

MKelley wrote: I have promoted the GB on the aircraft page. I promised dancing girls for everyone that completes the build . I dearly hope the PBYer's are beer drinkers! Once I begin my PBY, I shall promote myself to Commodore.....Master of the Commode! I shall keep an eye on day to day ops here and promote according to building and ale use! Currently LT Daywalker is XO. But as builds take shape many will be designated as XO of their ship and thereby an XO  here! Also, I have grabbed a hint from Mike and am adding a tagname to the build!

Yer Shortarm, mister man, Bos'n dog poop Billy Bondo.

bondoman wrote:

namrednef wrote:  MKelley wrote: I have promoted the GB on the aircraft page. I promised dancing girls for everyone that completes the build . I dearly hope the PBYer's are beer drinkers! Once I begin my PBY, I shall promote myself to Commodore.....Master of the Commode! I shall keep an eye on day to day ops here and promote according to building and ale use! Currently LT Daywalker is XO. But as builds take shape many will be designated as XO of their ship and thereby an XO  here! Also, I have grabbed a hint from Mike and am adding a tagname to the build! Beer drinkers, I know 'em all and I'll ha' none of this promo crep! Demote me as much as ye need ta in perportion ta the res of em. Like carbon credits and I'll be the bilge rat, but I aim ta make marines barf, navvies drool and modelers poop on deck. Yer Shortarm, mister man, Bos'n dog poop Billy Bondo.

Done and done ye dog! Front page updated!

This has to be some of the funniest stuff I have ever read The "To Do List" were just too much , did not see anything about modeling on there. 

Aaron, I will meet you out back of the PBY Corral High Noon tomorrow , and bring the Decals !

Hombre Sean

Bosun 1 class the drunken Bindoman sez thats a pretty hat, but rank allows how junior officers that include Summit and SFMac will stand to as I give deck duty.

Summit remind us of your build and the rest o' ye pay attention.

namrednef wrote:

Hi Aaron! Go to work!

Thanks so much Frank for fixing his pic posting issue!  At least I had PBY parts top of my list Sean? Seems he is working on a fighter escort for his. Yellow wings are for neutality colors Nam not cuz you held your ale for too long!

 Ditto on Bondo's comment good sir! Sean that is coming along nicely! So small. Doing the 1/48 IP is enough to give me shivers but that looks tiny! Must have good eyes and much patience!

 Time for bed then more PBY!  Like Nam sez....," EEEE YaHHHHHH!!!!!!" ( I think he says that more because he missed the comode than for motivation though) Poor Barney

UPDATE: 

OK, that didn't take long, I didn't even finish my 2nd cup of joe.

 Looks like Summit was the lucky winner!  Congratulations! I can't wait to see that Coast Guard PBY.   

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Any of you guys want to build a yellow wing PBY?

  I picked up some decals in a deal and have an extra Aeromaster 1/48 Flying Cats Pt. III decal sheet that I'd be happy to donate it to the cause (for free). There are two conditions to accepting the sheet: 1) You have to build the aircraft for this Group Build, and 2) you have to build one of the three yellow wing aircraft on the sheet. 3) Not a requirement, but it would be nice if you shared the decals on the sheet that you didn't use with someone else on the GB.

If you want to build one, send me a PM. 1st come, 1st served.   

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bondoman wrote:

Summit remind us of your build and the rest o' ye pay attention.

Bondo - the plan is to build the 1/72 with Coast Guard markings (Yellow WIngs). Even though I am a old Navy Brat I have the liking to the CG. Me Dad spied me Mum at Cape Hatteras so all of that half of my relation is/was CG.

The decals are old (ESCI) and not very accurate, but is what I have to work with.

How is your 1/72 Airfix PBY coming along ? I really have a foundness for the old Airfix kits

PM inbound Dave! Hope I beat the field! Very nice gesture! Thanks!

Sean! Is that pic really you??? I remember you in a few of the Cisco Kid two reelers! How's retirement been treating you?

Your BVD

BTW Sean: With the record snowfall in the NW.....all I hear about is Seattle/Spokane. What has your snow been like?

I have just been informed that Sean got dibs on dmk's great decal offer!

You aren't building 3 PBY's Sean! Share the wealth!

namrednef wrote:

I have just been informed that Sean got dibs on dmk's great decal offer! You aren't building 3 PBY's Sean! Share the wealth!

I could though  - I have enough kits to Sure I will share , I will let you know later after recieving dmk's generous offer.  

namrednef wrote:

BTW Sean: With the record snowfall in the NW.....all I hear about is Seattle/Spokane. What has your snow been like?

Lots of it ! I have shoveled off my carport (Truckport - Dodge Ram is under it) twice in the last 10 days. The first time there was 30" of snow and the second time the depth was 26"  I dont mind the shoveling snow, keeps that 40 something gut away. There has been a lot of roof's collapsing due to the weight. Lots of places of business in Spokane has had that happen. Hope the hobby shop guys are keeping their roof cleared. I am farther North of Spokane close to  the BC Border, most people here have been shoveling their roofs as we have had more snow.

namrednef wrote:

Sean! Is that pic really you??? I remember you in a few of the Cisco Kid two reelers! How's retirement been treating you?

yep that would be me, Picture was taken doing Spring Chores (loafing at the time) up on my Dads  place in Colorado.  Retirement has been good, I enjoy all the free time to do whatever. Spend most of the Summer out and about, but when the kids are back in School  I spend my time at the workbench messing with kits.  

namrednef wrote:

I have just been informed that Sean got dibs on dmk's great decal offer! You aren't building 3 PBY's Sean! Share the wealth!

Uh oh.  Did I just throw meat in the Pirahna tank? 

dmk wrote:

namrednef wrote:  I have just been informed that Sean got dibs on dmk's great decal offer! You aren't building 3 PBY's Sean! Share the wealth!   Uh oh.  Did I just throw meat in the Pirahna tank?

No Dave!....this is a real rum....er, ale bunch! Yesterday I held a lottery for two sets of Eduard PBY masks that I forgot I had. Four entrants.....two won, two did not.

I've not heard of any ill feelings...........

Seriously....many of us share things and pay it forward!

Thanks again for the great gesture and we're looking forward to your joining the GB!

My Goodness! It looks like Festus from Gun Smoke and Jose Wales have been cross polinated!

I aint scared!