Weekend Madness GB: NOVEMBER 29-30th 2008

WOW! Just waded through the 15-odd pages of updates from the last 2 days (amazing!), and there's some great stuff coming out of this GB...one question, though -

Why do any of you spend more than 48 hours on ANY builds? They're AWESOME!

dupes wrote:

Why do any of you spend more than 48 hours on ANY builds? They're AWESOME!

Ahh, cause I'd be divorced if I disappeared on my wife for entire weekends like that on a regular basis.

EDIT:  Oh, and my Revell Snowberry might take a tad longer than 48 hours to put together.

    Just checked out the first page, amazing work people those builds look awesome. A special shout out to Matt for completing the Stug. I would have never been able to finish an AFV build in 48 hours.

   I'd like to thank everyone for the comps on my first wingy thing. Got to admit I didn't think I'd be to into it, but I will be giving it a go with another one soon. I'm going to have a go at a 1/72 JU87 tank buster. Any thing that has twin auto canons defiantly deserves a try. I'm looking for a decent kit so if anyone can give me a heads up on which kit I should go with let me know.

    Thanks to our host Dave (Razordws) for getting me to try some thing deferent and for me only getting about six hours of sleep this weekend.

    Now I'm off to start Dupes 251 GB. 

dupes wrote:

Why do any of you spend more than 48 hours on ANY builds? They're AWESOME!

I wish I had 48 hours to work on it

Steve, If you go to FSM's main page under How-To-Articles then Aircraft it has it under Subsriber only extras, Dec 2006.  You can download the whole article.  It's worth a look.

I can definitely vouch for the 1/72 Academy kit as I have built it.  It's a beautiful modern kit with great detail and well engineered.  It will definitely be a welcomed change from your Ju 88 classic.  The only thing with the Academy kits is the decals.  They are totally useable but they are thick, take a close look at the Comet I did for this GB and you'll see what I mean.

I have no idea what the best kit is in 1/48 but Hasegawa just released one in 1/32 though I don't know if they have the tank buster version. And there is always the Airfix 1/24 kit if you're up for a challenge!

panzerguy wrote:

I'm going to have a go at a 1/72 JU87 tank buster. Any thing that has twin auto canons defiantly deserves a try. I'm looking for a decent kit so if anyone can give me a heads up on which kit I should go with let me know.

If you're interested in larger scales, Hasegawa makes one in 1/48 (kit#9054) and 1/32 (kit#8075).  HTH!

   Thanks for the heads up on the Academy kit guys. Wow 1/24! I'd need a spare room just for it! I think I'll stick with 1/72. I‘ve been thinking about doing more of the tank buster variants and I don't want to loose to much shelf space.

   Okay I'm off to the lhs to do some shopping.

Pictures of life have been posted and as of 1400 Central Standard Time my builds are underway.  Will post actual pics of progress as time allows.  Pics can be found at

http://public.fotki.com/lewbud/Weekend-GB/

Will our hero be victorious or will he be defeated by time and sleep deprivation? Will he put the individual blades of the Hurri's props on backwards?  Will the paint and thinner fumes drive him stark raving mad? Will men and boys stand and cheer and women swoon when he's triumphant?  Only the Shadow knows.

Just checked out page 1.  Unreal.... great stuff in just 2 days.

And panzerguy building aircraft.  It must be the end of days!!!

Not much to report.  Hours 1400-1500 spent dealing with apt mgmt, cleaning off workbench, posting proof of life pics and cleaning massive injector pin marks off inside of fuselage.  Hours 1500-1600 spent primering, diagnosing airbrush problem (clogged nozzle of paint bottle), getting new airbrush to actually shoot paint and then applying some interior green to cockpit area, seat and floor boards of the Buffalo.  Also cleaned up parts numbers and injector pin marks on cowling pieces and assembled cowling.  No work on Spit or Hurri yet.  Update pic at

http://public.fotki.com/lewbud/Weekend-GB/

And, he's off!

Good luck buddy, all eyes are on you!

Just a quick pic to prove ive not started anything yet. Ready for the morning. 9.30am sharp.

...Guy

It's 1700 and time for another episode of As the Buffalo Turns.  Installed the bottom glass, cockpit (such as it is) floorboard and seat.  Had to remove some more big honking ejector pin marks and the Airfix logo on the undersides of the wing panels.  Got some big honking seams to fill.  Will try to preserve as much of the rivet detail as possible.  More pics posted, now hearing some decidedly British voices wondering when they're going to get to come out and play.

http://public.fotki.com/lewbud/Weekend-GB/

Looking good so far Buddy. Nice thing about this GB is that it pretty much forces us to actually finish a build. Keep em coming. You too Guy.

Regards,

Jeff

wing_nut wrote:

Just checked out page 1.  Unreal.... great stuff in just 2 days. And panzerguy building aircraft.  It must be the end of days!!!

 Thanks Wing Nutter butter. It never occurred to me to check the first page. Dave has done wonders keeping up and built a model too boot!  A fine smelling er looking Comet.  I can't even keep up just reading.

Andrew I missed the P-26! Wow that was a complicated scheme and decaling for 48 hours! Well done! ( Better late than never)

Speaking of that..... er ahem AHEM! Any updates  From the  fellers responsible for my sleep deprevation? ( Not naming any names)  Roy? coulda sworn you finished a P-40 this year? Did you not have that Hawked nosed decal one over at the FAA? Those are some cool markings! I want em!

Nam!  sorry again about snoozing thru your PM. Get er done!!!!!!

Guy! so now that the Elves are home I am thinking you are going to do something odd. BTW Chuck lost a part needs you under the bed like when you found that Dornier part for me.

Dave  how bout next time you do a 1/72 Gato?

Frank, GB's for a 109, WW I, Corsairs, PBY's, and projects like the Zero and lord knows what else. Published Spit pics? and found the time to be first done in the 48 hr build,  and he wonders why I tease him! It's jealousy! I'll Pm ya soon about the casting stuff.

Bondo!  you have beem on a building bonanza as well! It I just want to verify that you did finish this on time. I thought you usually waited until just after the deadline to protest the use of non-recycled TP?  Well done my friend.

Lewbud! I see you hiding in the wings sneaking around!  BTW who is Kim?

Roger! Did I miss the none close line pics? Frank is giving stick tutorials but ask that you provide your own lubricant. Gotta pick on baby face Desert Rat! How is the new place and job working out?

Matt? any more 1/48 armor projects?  I thought that was the 1/35 Tamiya it looks so good.

Dupes er sorry I mean Fupes! Does this mean I gotta finish my halftrack now! Looking forward to seeing your work! A Russian bird in ? markings?

Smeagle!  you got me wanting to try one of those Gundam things. You got any He-man figures? I like the Socerous and Teela. Haven't I seen a Cheerleader Gundam as well. Killer pom poms!

Sean! I really think the red spinners bring out your bird! Budda BinG! I can't get Dee to give up on the stuffed animals. I'll PM ya when things calm down about the decals.

Ollie? What's on your bench at the moment?

wing_nut wrote:

And panzerguy building aircraft.  It must be the end of days!!!

sfcmac wrote:

Roger! Did I miss the none close line pics? Frank is giving stick tutorials but ask that you provide your own lubricant. Gotta pick on baby face Desert Rat! How is the new place and job working out?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Pick at the babyface guy! Yer just jealous....

No, you didn't miss the closing pics. I haven't shot them et. Since I am most decidedly not able to finish the deadline. I'm finishing the rest around the work schedule. Only gotta clearcoat, decal and afix the wheels and prop, and that's it. But I've got a 3 day weekend starting this friday, and I'll have it all completed (and posted here) before then. After all, I gotta SUper Hornet I gotta get crackin on!

The new place is relly nice! It's actually a really quiet gated community (and no, it's not the funny farm!). A new place, and I'm the first occupant! Still kida in shambles, since I have a few pieces of furniture damaged in the move and need replacing. But other than that, I'm nesting quite well.

The new job? Well, it's been a real rollercoaster! Alot goes down s quickly, that it's all I can do to keep up with the pace! But it's going well. I even made my first apprehension today...

It's update time again. As of 1800 hrs, the fuselage is together, the hook is in, the wings are on and the horizontal stabs are for the most part horizontal.  The fuselage wing joint is somewhat south of square so the wings are kind of cockeyed.  Didn't realize it until the stabilizers were on and lined up square with the tail.  Have reached a stopping point as I'm waiting for the putty on the bottom of the wings to dry, as well as the plugs behind the seat.  Will I be bored waiting? Heck NO!  I've got two others to play with.  Now which one will be next?  Tune in and see.  A couple of more pics have been added.

http://public.fotki.com/lewbud/Weekend-GB/

Buddy, it's looking good.

I had a mishap with my P-40.  Doing some spraying trying to get it done.  So I have extra paint in the cup, open the bottle and think to myself, "With very low air pressure I could spray the paint in the bottle"  What the heck was I thinking 

I feel like such a tool

 Roger Great to hear and Congrats I guess? Was it a person or a coyote? Place sounds nice! Party at Rogers!

Hmmmm lewbud may I recommend the Duncan Donuts coffee? A bit more expensive than Folgers but worth it when you consume it like air. 

Hmmmm I wonder what he's doing next? A 1/48 B-17? Amamzing!

wyoroy wrote:

Buddy, it's looking good. I had a mishap with my P-40.  Doing some spraying trying to get it done.  So I have extra paint in the cup, open the bottle and think to myself, "With very low air pressure I could spray the paint in the bottle"  What the heck was I thinking  I feel like such a tool

 Wow sleep deprevation Roy! A cloth or rag with a little lighter fluid or thinner and it will wipe right off. Even on paint that is dry underneath if done carefully!  My question is how much did you get on you?  Good thing you wear glasses!  More Rum!

Naaa, a person. But, the holidays will be busy, that's for sure!

Yep! Party here! And it's BYOB

Aaron & Sean, thanks for the tip.  I used a little thinner on a Q-tip.

Roger, what time & day should we come over

wyoroy wrote:

Roger, what time & day should we come over

wyoroy wrote:

Aaron & Sean, thanks for the tip.  I used a little thinner on a Q-tip. Roger, what time & day should we come over

 Notice he didn't answer the part about how much he got on himself. I am guessing he looks like a bad case of olive drab chicken pox!

I am digging the P-40 though! I real upgrade from the P-36!

 Would be cool to make one of those Night in the desert parties where you can go wild and not bother anyone but the scorpions, snakes and Tarantulas. ... what am I thinking? Geeze!

It's 1900 and time for yet another episode of As Buddy's Workbench Turns.  To recap, the Buffalo is on hold waiting for putty to dry.  Buddy was hearing voices and had a choice to make, would it be a Hurricane or a Spitfire?  All that can be said is that the engine cowling halves are attached to their appriopriate fuselage halves and the cockpit is assembled.  Primer has been shot and I'm mixing some British Interior Green.  Which plane is it you ask? Well depending on your point of view, it won the Battle of Britain.  Pics at next update.

Aaron,

I don't drink coffee, growing up in South Texas I never saw the need to drink something hot.

 Hot? It's supposed to be hot? The Coffee? Hmmmmm. I am imagining all the busy work happening now as I sip my java!

Feels good to be in the cheering section!