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

Aaron- pm returned....

Frank - No way  , I want to see what you do with a FM kit.  WHat aircraft is it by the way ?

I cant believe that you guys have so many of these kits in your stash. I love German planes as you all know. This one and the He 115 were hi on my list. I have the 115 but have searched for this one for ages.

 Even though, I was the one who introduced Aaron to this lovely beast, i think if theres one thats surplus to requirements, then its only right he should get 1st dibs. He has done me a great generocity in the past....Now if theres another going........

...Guy

I always thought I was of my rocker by having 200 plus kits in my extra closet. I am small time compared to you some off you guys and I do not even have a wife to answer to so I could go nuts if really wanted to. I do have plenty of rare and OOP kits in the stash but I usally stay away from the large kits just because there is just no place to put them when they are done. I do seem to have a passion for punishing myself by building mostly short run kits though. When I do buld a Tamagawa kit I am always amazed at how fast the build is completed. Guy hope you find one for yourself too buddy.

                                                                                       Soulcrusher

soulcrusher wrote:

I always thought I was of my rocker by having 200 plus kits in my extra closet. I am small time compared to you some off you guys and I do not even have a wife to answer to                                                                                        Soulcrusher

Are you pointing a finger at Aaron ?   (just kidding)

SC I agree the collection has gotten a bit large at times. When I lived in Las Vegas I sold off 200 + automotive and truck kits.  I kind of wish I would of kept the "Johan's" looking back on it now.  I was always a modeler from a young lad. Even if I was bouncing around with my work I would seek out Hobby Shops when traveling and buy a bunch of kits and ship them home for "that someday when I have time" . Then after I retired I went to work in a Hobby Shop on the weekends building and repairing R/C aircraft. I can not tell you what a gold mine that was. You would not believe the "Widows , Ex -Wife or Girlfriend" who would bring in a few models or tell about large stashes for sale very cheap or to take for free. The shop owner wanted nothing to do with the kits as he specialized in R/C planes. So I had dibs on the models. The kits are out there looking for new homes if you look.  I always thought maybe someday I might start a small online model sales. But as of now I enjoy looking at them and searching out kits for friends in need.

Thanks for the kind words Sean! That build was special to me cuz it was the first I did on the forum and met most of these cheerful blokes and  well Guy too.

 Guy can you believe all the fuss about that BV 136 sumething?  I think it would be cool to get one and do a paint scheme on it like a 1960's hippie mobile with the flouresant yellow green and the flower power decals! It could fly around the Greatful Dead!

sfcmac wrote:

Guy can you believe all the fuss about that BV 136 sumething?  I think it would be cool to get one and do a paint scheme on it like a 1960's hippie mobile with the flouresant yellow green and the flower power decals! It could fly around the Greatful Dead!

In the words of Wayne, from Waynes world.....ARE YOU MENTAL?

That would be sooooo sacrilidgous. And id cry like a big girly, even more so if i hadnt managed to get one by the time you flourodooperise one. LOL.

...Guy

Summit wrote:

Frank - No way  , I want to see what you do with a FM kit.  WHat aircraft is it by the way ?

Sean- It's the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura, and it looks to be a beast of a kit!  I get the shakes just opening the box.  CURSE YOU McNEAL!!!

A little bit of progress today...

I added some styrene strip to the inside of the lower radiator flaps, as their absense in the kit was quite noticeable.  Filled the sink marks in the flap sections too.  Also installed the radiators, and closed up the wings.  Very slow progress, as doing two at once slows a guy down.

Daywalker wrote:

A little bit of progress today...   Very slow progress, as doing two at once slows a guy down.

Luftwoller wrote:

In the words of Wayne, from Waynes world.....ARE YOU MENTAL?   ...Guy

DId you not learn a lesson from the Blue Twins ?

Summit wrote:

Daywalker wrote: A little bit of progress today...   Very slow progress, as doing two at once slows a guy down.    Luftwoller wrote: In the words of Wayne, from Waynes world.....ARE YOU MENTAL?   ...Guy DId you not learn a lesson from the Blue Twins ?

Nope.

Nice work Frank. Ill bet getting filler into those flaps was a chore LOL. I really looking forward to these two. You dont often see RA 109's and im expecting great things. Are they both going to be RA? Or just one?

...Guy

Thanks Guy!  Yep, the flaps have been a real chore.  Luckily, the parts are relatively flat so a little filler and elbow grease takes care of it.

Only one (the G-6) is going to be in RA colors, the G-10 is for the Reich Defense GB.  Just have to keep checking to make sure the right parts go on the right airframe.  Otherwise, I may end up with a G-8 and a G-17. LOL...

Frank - do you use a "Chopper" ?

Sean do you use that thing for cutting styrene sheets.  What thickness can you go?

Got some time in on the G55s today.   Progressing at a glacial pace here but we are moving forward.  I got the bottom and top coats on today and hopefully tomorrow will be the poka-dots.

Oh... and for all you BV 138 fans I thought I would share this one too.  Needs a good wash as it has seen it's share of dust in 20+ years.  It's the supermodel 1/72 kit.

Nice BV. I guess if you were the pilot you wouldn't want the nose gunner to find out you'd been with his wife!

That G55 is a tiny little thing. Looking forward to the polka dots.

Dave-  so far the thickest styrene I have cut is .030" as that is the thickest I have on hand. I have also cut 1/4 " square balsa wood for my R/C builds with it also.

Looking forward to the "polka-dots" , a pain but man they really make the plane stand out .(er hidden actually)

I love that Supermodel BV 138 - I gotta get one now...The search is on , Anybody know of one out there ?  I have several different 1/48 Hasegawa 109 kits and PE for one

Sean, check ebay. That Super Model kit is 1/72 and there are plenty of 1/72 kits there.

I wonder how the crew bailed out of that thing?

hkshooter wrote:

Sean, check ebay. That Super Model kit is 1/72 and there are plenty of 1/72 kits there. I wonder how the crew bailed out of that thing?

yeah I know,  I was hoping to make someone happy by getting rid of a white elephant for something different and vice ~versa

Aaron- I see you are well-versed in the intricacies of the not-often-modelled 109 variants...LOL

Sean- No, haven't gotten myself a chopper.  Sounds like a nifty lil' tool, especially for those Corsair cowl flap brackets.   If I had one of those lil' Bv 128's, I'd happily trade it for those 109's!  Sorry, don't have one unfortunately.

Dave- Excellent progress!  Is the G55 gonna have those purple polka dots?

Summit wrote:

I love that Supermodel BV 138 - I gotta get one now...The search is on , Anybody know of one out there ?  I have several different 1/48 Hasegawa 109 kits and PE for one

Nooooooooo, someone else is after my dream kit. If you wanted the 1/72 kit, ive got one. But theres prolly loads of you lot, the other side of the pond with that kit. If you really are desperate for it. Give me a tinkle. (PM)

...Guy

Luftwoller wrote:

Summit wrote: I love that Supermodel BV 138 - I gotta get one now...The search is on , Anybody know of one out there ?  I have several different 1/48 Hasegawa 109 kits and PE for one Nooooooooo, someone else is after my dream kit. If you wanted the 1/72 kit, ive got one. But theres prolly loads of you lot, the other side of the pond with that kit. If you really are desperate for it. Give me a tinkle. (PM) ...Guy

naahh Guy , I wouldnt take yours. I found 3 or 4 last night during a search. I am to where I dont want to buy one if someone has one they would barter - as that is much more fun. Sorry for chasing your dream kit - Its Daves Fault for posting a such a good build of one.  Build the one up you got and show it off on the pages at FSM

I dont think ill ever build the 1/72. Now that theres the 1/48 out there. The littleun has raised panel lines and scetchy detail. Seems like its lots of work to get it to look fairly up to date. I NEED THE 1/48 IN MY LIFE LOL.

But for now, im cracking into the hasa 205. Ive got the pit in place and unlike the PCM kit, goes in a treat. For the dash panel i used the decal, laying it over the raised detail and using lots of Mr Softer, its settled down a treat. I then dipped the whole IP in future and once dry i used a drop of Kristal Klear on the instrument faces. Theyre not quite dry as yet,

Anyhoo, lots of little bits and bobs to do while the fuzz sets,

...Guy

Guy - looking good, I use Kristal Klear for all kinds of stuff but I have never used it on guage faces. Maybe I should build something that has an IP instead of a decal..  My favorite use for the Klear stuff is to tack on cowlings so I can mask and paint them. Then I can pop  them off install the engine and prop as one of the last steps. (I hate repairing props)

You really should build the Supermodel BV 138 ! I have taken a real liking to that kit brand myself after messing with three different ones for this GB.  Raised panel lines - big deal

Guy -  I just sold some ebay stuff to a guy who lives in the UK. What is the dollar ammount before you have to pay duties ? He bought so many kits I would like to give him a break with his parcel.

I agree Sean, Kristal Klear is great stuff. I too use it for holding stuff in place for painting. Ive used it for making small windows too. I read that on this forum so i thought id give it a go and it turned out brilliantly,

I may build the 138, but im not in a hurry. Not now all of you have shown off your 'Ooh i didnt realise i had one' s in your respective stashes LOL

As for the ammount before duties. Im stumped there. Havent a clue. Youll have to wait for Frank and Aaron to advise. I reckon they are the big spenders of the group LOL.

...Guy

Luftwoller wrote:

I agree Sean, Kristal Klear is great stuff. I too use it for holding stuff in place for painting. Ive used it for making small windows too. I read that on this forum so i thought id give it a go and it turned out brilliantly,

Oh yeah I dont even mess with the blobby little kit windows anymore. Saves time on masking, dont have to worry about the dreaded thumb print, or worse it coming loose and falling into the kit

I like Aaron's idea...

I say go for that!