Regia Aeronautica GB II (06/15/09 to 06/15/10)

jmabx wrote:

sfcmac wrote: Omg somebody explain to him who Church lady is before he makes a date with her! You're scaring me... ...the Bondo story is scaring me. Strangely, I'm also intrigued.

Question: what is the second language on that sign, and why?

And the last house on the left down the hill is the home of my mother-in-law's father until 1906.

sfcmac wrote:

Omg somebody explain to him who Church lady is before he makes a date with her!

You're scaring me...

...the Bondo story is scaring me.

Strangely, I'm also intrigued.

sfcmac wrote:

Oh and don't get me started on Ritchie's story!  It is a gem!

This I have to hear myself!!!

Oh do tell Sarge!

                                                                                    Soulcrusher

Omg somebody explain to him who Church lady is before he makes a date with her!

Actually SC!  Bondoman is in his late 20's. He was lost at sea as a child along with another little girl and landed on an uncharted desert Isle.  As they grew together over the years so did their passions and intrest in oneanother until ... well you know. After being rescued 13 years later Gilligan as he was known then and Mary Ann had a hard time readjusting to society.  Eventually they settled in the Bay Area where his odd mannerisms with shellfish would go unnoticed.

Explains why his wife and daughter look more like sisters too. What happened to him? Well he forgot to use sunscreen.

 One of these pics is relevant but I don't know which.

I dunno you'll have to ask him!  But always remember to use sunscreen!

I think Bondo and Sarge have me beat. I am 43. It just seems like everyone else is al least 5 years younger than me.. Oh well at least I still have my beauty!

                                                                                  Soulcrusher

sfcmac wrote:

I think I'll be attending church with you from now on!

sfcmac wrote:

Hmmmm talked the wife into 3 kits did ya!

I only talked her into letting me buy one kit. She has no interest in seeing what's in the box when the mail arrives.

SC - You're the eldest member here? You're lookin' pretty good for your age! Maybe throw on the church lady outfit and shave a few more years off... just don't wander into the woods of Rhode Island wearing that or I might get ya! 

Just turned 34... but if you ask the wife, I just turned 12 again. And when the fellas come over for a drink, I'm 10. And when I get on the go-cart, I'm... etc, etc, etc. In the end I'm only 3.

Happy Birthday belated Jeremy and you too SC! Just cuz you is older than dirt! Another B-day won't matter!  Scott Baio is eternally young!  Hmmmm talked the wife into 3 kits did ya! What may the others be?  I tried to talk my wife into the Super Girl outfit!  Didn't work! I got Church lady!

With a twist!

Hey now! I only started on this kit back in June I'll have you know! All good things take time. Besides we can't all be model building machines like Aaron and you. I like to pace myself a bit like Frank. The bigger question is what to build next/ I have the SH G-55 Sarge sent me the Pacific Coast 1/32 macchi C202 and I also wanted to build a G-6 in RA colors. It will probally take me a month just to decide which one to build!

Jeremy a big happy birthday to you. Please tell me your older than me. Almost everyone I know is younger than me and I am really starting to feel old.

                                                                               Soulcrusher

soulcrusher wrote:

Be warned though both Guy and myself build this kit and has major problems with the struts. We both broke several of the fragile struts and the lenght are not correct on some.

Thanks for the "heads up".

Upon opening the box, I found that the two center struts are already broken in the box.

I'm off to a good start!

BTW... my birthday was tuesday and I talked the wife into letting me get one kit (or three). That's how I ended up with this one.

jmabx wrote:

SC - Slack away! Cap'n McNeal didn't like the fact that I wasn't a slacker so you should be in good graces with him.  BTW... If you get to "thrash" Guy's car, I wanna see a video. Your Guyliness - I wanted to know if this would be a suitable subject for my next build. I've got a messy bench right now with my helicopter and a Spit for the Air Racer build but I think I can squeeze one more in. I don't think this was actually produced but maybe one or two prototypes. Acceptable

Jeremy, that looks like a beautifull addition. As long as it has the right national markings or comes from the right country its in! Do be aware, as has been said, those struts are definately a doozy. It can be done, its just a struggle. I gave up on the kit struts and used AM ones. Only after id shelved the build for a while.

Oh yeah, Crusher you had a G.55 you were doing, didnt you? Wasnt that way back in the Reggy aeron GB pt 1? LOL...We need picceroonies. Get on it man. Were all expecting big things.

Bondlikins, How exactly do you get baited breath, and baited with what? No theres a question.

...Guy

Jeremy that would be a cool build. Be warned though both Guy and myself build this kit and has major problems with the struts. We both broke several of the fragile struts and the lenght are not correct on some. I mounted the center struts up first and let them set. When I went to mount the outer struts some came up to short. I fiddled with them and tried to manipulate them but in the end three of them snapped right in half. The only fix is ordering some aftermarket struts that are cut to lenght. There are a bit to thick but at least they do not snap in half so easy.

                                                                              Soulcrusher

SC - Slack away! Cap'n McNeal didn't like the fact that I wasn't a slacker so you should be in good graces with him.  BTW... If you get to "thrash" Guy's car, I wanna see a video.

Your Guyliness - I wanted to know if this would be a suitable subject for my next build. I've got a messy bench right now with my helicopter and a Spit for the Air Racer build but I think I can squeeze one more in.

I don't think this was actually produced but maybe one or two prototypes.

Acceptable

It's going to be tough toping that nice Ca 311 that Dave build. There are not a whole lot of ref pics of the Ca311 to go buy.

As far as looks go when I come visit we will have to go out and ask all the women and let them decide who is the fairest of them all. The loser has to finace a trip to Hannats and pay for the wiiners shopping spree. Are you up for it big boy? Oh and if you lose I get to drive your Jag and give it a good trashing

I have been making slow and steady progress on the G-55. I wanted to wait to post some pics until it ia actually done. Almost there! I just realised I did not complete a single model all summer long. Man I am a slacker!

                                                                                    Soulcrusher

Geeeez, Figures as well. No wonder you were too busy to talk to me last night. Sniff sniff, im ok with that...sob

Micheal, if i won the CR so easily bring on the next question i say. You are a diamond by the way..and way more ugly than me and sarge!!

My ebay wins have arrived BTW, with a bonus in the Caproni box,

2 Complete kits, with Decals, destructions and everything. Just asking to do a double header methinks.

...Guy

sfcmac wrote:

Heee... look at all those tiny people! That's cool!

I love that picture.

Luftwoller wrote:

bondoman wrote: Guy, here'sd your trivia question: In the Godfather, who killed Michael? It was a priest, I believe....Father Time..... LOL. Come on, you can do better than that, surely. ...Guy

Correct! You win a Classic Airframes Cr32! It should arrive at your door very promtly.

                                                                                     Soulcrusher

Summit wrote:

Bondo -  I wish I would of read your post sooner about the prop.. I did my best to replicate the engine and felt "saucy" enough to give it a red spinner. Oh well I am calling this RO-43 Done..  I am so glad that I learned a trick or two with itsy bitsy decals over the years as a Model Railroader...  Tip - use a small drop of clear enamel or laquer to set the decal in - and it will stay when it dries... Ha - Aaron most likely has a Pilot's in his. Last I heard from him he was building scale coffee cups for the crew

Summit wrote:

Ha - Aaron most likely has a Pilot's in his. Last I heard from him he was building scale coffee cups for the crew

Looks great to me Sean! I know the power of the zoom!  Hey that prop on mine is actually plastic from the old 1/400 scale Heller kits. Looks good though!

 Haven't really got the pilot in mine as I wanted to pose it with the front flag pole and fence but I did put a ground crew on it!

 I am getting a bit rusty in my detailing as I was trying to show Cpt Bondo blowing chunks over the rail after Dave wizzed in his cup.  Still working on the cups. Getting tougher to please these people I swear!

Bondo -  I wish I would of read your post sooner about the prop.. I did my best to replicate the engine and felt "saucy" enough to give it a red spinner.

Oh well I am calling this RO-43 Done..  I am so glad that I learned a trick or two with itsy bitsy decals over the years as a Model Railroader...  Tip - use a small drop of clear enamel or laquer to set the decal in - and it will stay when it dries...

Ha - Aaron most likely has a Pilot's in his. Last I heard from him he was building scale coffee cups for the crew

Luftwoller wrote:

bondoman wrote: Guy, here'sd your trivia question: In the Godfather, who killed Michael? It was a priest, I believe....Father Time..... LOL. Come on, you can do better than that, surely. ...Guy

Sean, I would donate the prop to the carpet monster and put a little stick of wire on there. Or take it off and put a tarp over the motor which is probably how it spent it's life anyways, and then you won't have to wire the ignition harness! Love it though.

I've been researching the Supermodel Pipistrella vs. the upcoming Italeri release, and there does appear to be a difference. Several sites have mentioned that the original model had no fabric scalloping on the sides, but too much elsewhere. That the Italeri one has a better rendition. It's $21 for Supermodel vs. about $ 40 for the Italeri, so I'm going to have the LHS get one next month on 20% off, and open the box and check it out to see if it's worth it, which it probably will be.

Why of course, thats why I cursed the zoooom .. 

But seriously I am dissapointed some for all the time it took to mask them little 1mm wide strips..

You do realise i was jesting with ya, Big boy. Dontcha?

...Guy

Luftwoller wrote:

One thing, i dont think you masked the stripes....Did you? LOL. ...Guy

Sadly I did and they turned out kinda bad. It was really hard to get the tape to set without applying any pressure.. Oh well there there and I believe in the "Four Foot Rule" anyway

As Aaron always sez - Dang Zoom