MIG Killers II Group Build 11/08-11/09

hello guys

Did some more work on the office still a few more things to add but you can take a look

 Thank you

Mike

Mike,

Awesome paint job on that office. WELL DONE! You've got to share how you got that detail to really stand out. That is some outstanding detail painting.

I got my Cam decals today for my F/A-18C ODS VFA-81 Sunliners AA401 MIG Killer. This plane was piloted by Cmdr. Fox at outset of Operation Desert Storm and he bagged a MIG-21 on the first day of the war. Only two US Navy aviators using the Hornet got Mig kills when ODS began in 1991.

Good day

 Thank you guys all i did was to pick out the detail with a small brush and then some dry brushing and some pastels.

Mike

Guys,

Does anyone here have two 1/48 AIM-7 Sparrows they can spare? I wouuld like to use them on my C bug since the kit I got did not come with them. Any help here would be greatly appreciated!

EDIT: Problem solved

Well I've made a start on the Meteor. being Classic Airframes it iis a limited run injectin kit with resin parts.

I have sawn out all the cockpit parts and cleamed them up , and undercoated them in matt black for now, and that's as far as I've got ......

Will post some pics soon.

Resin??? Did you say Resin?!?! ARRRRGGG!!!! I hope your wearing a paint mask when you cut and sand those resin parts?! The dust is hazardous if breathed. Safety first mate.

Good day gents

Got some work done on my F-86. This is going to be a big bird.

Thanks for looking

Mike

Air Master Modeler wrote:

Resin??? Did you say Resin?!?! ARRRRGGG!!!! I hope your wearing a paint mask when you cut and sand those resin parts?! The dust is hazardous if breathed. Safety first mate.

Thanks for your concern Mate, yes I am taking the usual precautions, I have dealt with resin before.

constructor wrote:

Put me up for a Revell 1:48 F-4C Phantom. Thanks

Welcome Aboard Contructor. Your on the list.

Mike,

That Saber is coming along beautifully! Can't wait to see her in all her glory. You may be the first to finish. Hope you have another kit lined up... LOL.

Alright, I'm going to throw my hat into the ring on this one - it appears that it may be a while for me to get started on the actual build, but I'm very interested. I have three stash options that I'm working from, listed in my order of preference based on what sort of proper decals I can locate:

1) 1/48 Hobbycraft A-4C
2) 1/48 Monogram F-105G backdated to an F (the conversion doesn't seem hard)
3) 1/48 Monogram F-4C/D

Thanks for those kill links, Rand! I look forward to seeing some cool builds.

dupes wrote:

Alright, I'm going to throw my hat into the ring on this one - it appears that it may be a while for me to get started on the actual build, but I'm very interested. I have three stash options that I'm working from, listed in my order of preference based on what sort of proper decals I can locate: 1) 1/48 Hobbycraft A-4C 2) 1/48 Monogram F-105G backdated to an F (the conversion doesn't seem hard) 3) 1/48 Monogram F-4C/D Thanks for those kill links, Rand! I look forward to seeing some cool builds.

Dupes,

I have put you on the list. Let me what know what Mig Killer you plan to start with and I'll get it listed.

Welcome Aboard!!!!

Air master modeler.

I do have another one i would like to build the Mirage F-1 AZ in Saaf markings. just wainting for the decals and a resin seat for it.

Mike

Constructor,

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dontcha just love rescribing?

btp2k2 wrote:

dontcha just love rescribing?

To be honest I really dont mind it. It just so darn tedious and takes so long to do. On the average it takes me about two weeks to rescribe an entire model, But the results are worth it

Good! Managed to find some time to poke through my stuff, 99% sure I'll be doing the Hobby Craft A-4C Skyhawk - the kit even comes with the right decals for the Mig kill.

The 1% is the fact that I entered that kit as one of my 15 in the "In My Stash 3" GB...but there's a lot of other juicy stuff on the list - don't think I have to worry too much about that getting voted in.

dupes wrote:

Good! Managed to find some time to poke through my stuff, 99% sure I'll be doing the Hobby Craft A-4C Skyhawk - the kit even comes with the right decals for the Mig kill. The 1% is the fact that I entered that kit as one of my 15 in the "In My Stash 3" GB...but there's a lot of other juicy stuff on the list - don't think I have to worry too much about that getting voted in.

Dupes,

An A-4C Mig Killer it shall be! From my understanding that is the only A-4 to get a Kill. 

Again welcome aboard.

Rand-I'm still on the sidelines-not committing yet but very interested.  Unfortunatly, the one kit in my stash that qualifies, a Korean War F-51D, the Buckeye Express IV, is already a 'build in progress' for an other GB.  That being said, I'm searching & depending on my schedule, will try to jump in.  One question-is there a rule of 'no duplicates', i.e., two people building the same exact plane?  Won't effect my final decision, just determine which kit to chase after.

Thanks

bobbaily wrote:

Rand-I'm still on the sidelines-not committing yet but very interested.  Unfortunatly, the one kit in my stash that qualifies, a Korean War F-51D, the Buckeye Express IV, is already a 'build in progress' for an other GB.  That being said, I'm searching & depending on my schedule, will try to jump in.  One question-is there a rule of 'no duplicates', i.e., two people building the same exact plane?  Won't effect my final decision, just determine which kit to chase after. Thanks

Bob,

I am going to allow crossovers from other GB's. I have no rule against two or more partcipants building the same type plane but, no two people should build identical planes with same markings, example being no two participants build F-4J's as Showtime 100. However, you can do two planes that belong to the same squadron because the marking will differ between the planes. I am not going to allow MIG on MIG kills. I think the best thing to do here is a bit of research on your plane. I dont think anyone here is doing the F-51D (aka P-51D), which would count because the type has a MIG kill record in the Korean War. I have noticed no one has selected the F-82's, F-84's, F-80's nor the F9F Panther, even the B-29 which has a few MIG-15 kills in the Korean War.

http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/cat_index_20.shtml

When your ready, let me know. We'd enjoy having you here.

Thanks Rand.  As far as the F-51D, the GB that I'm in is not allowing cross-over's and the plane is 70% complete at this point.

Again, I have to take a look at my schedule before committing but I'm gonna try to build something for this one....I need something without a propeller in my collection....

Rand,

I didn't know you weren't going to allow more than one person to build the same a/c.  Since Big Smitty's already started his, I'll change my entry from the Trumpeter Sea Fury (which had the 802 Sqn Mig Killer markings) to a plane to be determined later.

Lew,

Sorry about that. I just wanted to have everyone present a Mig Killer that wasnt indentical to another participants build. It is perfectly OK for two participants to build the same type aircraft just not the same aircraft with same identical markings.

Just a couple new rules;

WWII Combat Aircraft used in the Korean War are allowed.

Participants may not build same type aircraft with identical markings; example... two F-4J's built as Showtime 100 will not be allowed. Cross-over's from other GB are allowed but aircraft presented must be a MIG Killer.