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

Guy that baggy is for your diet! I am afraid to ask what your eating now! Probably a straight liquid diet of Ale and Porters!

Michio it's just Frank has this,... well fetish with 109 props!  Takes him months to get one finished as well and it just reminded me of that.

 Jeremy if it is a derogatory term and you called Guy it , I'd say it is a safe bet it more than likely fits in some odd way or other. Sounds like some term from a Harry Potter movie to me?  Nice Video but You look more like the chap on your shirt than Scott Biao?  Where is he anyways?  Probably has that G-55 super glued to his bum by now.

Dave! Remarkable work as always!

 You all have got me noticing scale a lot more with that 1/72 stuff.  Those bombs look huge to me.  I have really been keen to notice how a lot of the 1/48 PE is really closer to 1/32 scale as well in the quest for ultimate detail but what ya going to do?  I'll let others worry bout it.

Didn't know it was derogatory... although I should have guessed! He just told me that if I'm speaking to a fellow Englishman, he would enjoy the term.

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Research should come first!

"The term plonker started out as a reference to someone who was forever drunk on cheap wine (cheap wine is nicknamed plonk) this person was usually a homeless person, or poor person."

Woo Hoo, I win. Jeremys been with us for such a short while and we squeezed a video out of him already. Im soo good.

Great choice Jeremy on the colour scheme. Thats deffo the one id have gone with. Plenty of colour. As for your English Chums comment, a 'Plonker' is a derogatory term used by Del boy in the series 'Only fools and horses' Very very funny and well worth digging out for a laugh.

Did i mention that ive started a diet today?

...Guy

Guy - Very nice build on the SM79! Hopefully I can come close to that kind of quality. Looks like you're tackling the G55 pretty well also.

Dave - Thanks for the welcome and I've been well instructed as to who's fault it is! The 311 is looking good. Can't wait to see you handle the greenhouse on that monster! Lotsa fun!

So, I've made my decision, and I'm going with Guy on this one. I'll be shooting for the "tiger stripey thing".

I also found out that my camera does moving pictures!

This is for all of you at the RA Group Build II !

Be kind as I'm very nervous... puked twice before I finally got in front of the camera.  Next one will be better... promise!

Aaron, WOW what a difference in size!!! The beast looks GREAT!!! Love the rigging!

Voidses, the prop looks VERY nice!! If that's any indication, what gets attached to it will look just as good!!!

Guy, that is a STUNNING SM.79!!!! Excellent work with the AB!!! And in divine scale to boot!! Is that the Italeri kit? Nice work on the G.55 as well!!

Dave, excellent work on the interior!! Divine scale as well!!!

Here are the photos that i promised. Not a lot but the thoughts there LOL. This kit has seems to be giving me gip. The wing root on the L/H/S had one hell of a step so i spent the best part of last night sanding, smoothing, sanding, rescribing. Im calling it ok, that is unless you reckon i should attack it some more. Its the paintjob that will be the thing to look at, im hoping,

In the last pic you can make out the Supercharger inlet. This had its end opened out with the dremel and i intend to put a circular butterfly in it. In the next pic is the bumpy bit that i replaced. It almost looks like it was made for the kit....i said almost LOL,

and heres the pic of my disaster. I call it a disaster as ive realised that i used the correct one originally but then for some reason, thought that i need the early tail, so cut the perfectly good one off. Aah well. Heres the reshaped tail and the styrene that will have to be sanded to the right shape. The only plus side, is that the tail will look 'Right' without looking moulded onto the fuzz, if you understand me?

anyhoo, football time. Wish me luck.

...Guy

Nice work Dave. Plenty of quality Gizmology going on in there. (Thats the official word for the work that goes into filling unknown modelling voids) I like the windows. Are they tinted orange? How the heck did you do that? Is the huge front greenhouse going to be tinted as well? Also, Guilo Guido and Guiseppe look amazing. To think they are 1/72 as well. " border="0" width="29" height="15" />

Aaron, Im intrigued by the green baggy. You get more and more random by the day. Are you turning into Bondo or is it te Stringers are driving you more nutty than usuall? My money is its a baggy of...err.....medicinal back meds Dont take too much. you know what happened last time..... 

Football today but im hoping to get to the bench. I may go up now and take a few pics to show you all where im at.

...Guy

Jeremy, judging by your avatar you'll fit right in with this nut house.  Welcome aboard and don't listen to anything Aaron says.  It really is his fault you know!!

Voidses, Frank kept us waiting for nearly a year for pictures of his prop.  Okay, not really bt it seamed like it.  He's been known to redo a prop paint job ten times until he deems it perfect... and it usually is. 

Guy, I remember that Build.  You're Aces and I wish you were my Daddy.  Bloody brilliant build!!!

Aaron, what's with the doodoo bag on the park bench?!?   I could post some pics of the hairball our cat coughed last night if you're into that sort of thing.

I have been picking away at the CA 311 and I amabout to closeup the fuse.  I have no reference picks of the inside so I improvised with misc. bits from the spares box to busy up the lackluster interior.  Wash is kind of messy yet but I'll clean that up a bit before I close it up.

Meet Giulio, Guido and Giuseppe

sfcmac wrote:

Prop Pics!!!! Way cool!  I know a certain Daywalker who should be taking notes!!!!!

Wassup with Daywalker taking notes? I can't remember writing a tutorial on building props (like he would need it anyway ). plz fill me in. 

Truth be told the prop has been laying around painted but unassembled a few months. However putting the parts together was dióne in like 10min.

I just saw a few old replies to my earlier post that I didn't respond to, just wanted to let you all know I appreciate the comments. 

Luftwoller I envy your airbrush skills looks totally cool.

 Well Jeremy isn't that the most aweful SM 79 you ever saw?

  Actually it is one of my favs I have seen and it is in 1/72 scale to boot!   Very well done from a fellow who refuses to read the instructions.  Good thing he has SC to keep him straight. THey make a good pair. Like Lewis and Martin. Bing and Bob! Sanford and son!

 Guy you get yourself together and eat a donut!  I have spent all day just rigging one wing!  Think this is easy? I work and slave all day just so you can go about galabanting with your friends doing lord knows what with you know who and I sit here stuck with the kids worring !

Ok that felt good!

Think that is easy!?!

God, I hear someone nagging. Geez, is Mrs Lufty on here?

Jeremy, your choice of paint jobs for the Sm is limitless it seems. In your picture selection, id have to go for the 2nd one down, the tiger stripey thing. Theres some great pcs on the wings pallet (Good man Bondo).

Voidses, Nice prop and in no time as well. I hope your taking notes Frank!

As for the G.55. As has been mentioned by myself. I cocked up big time with the fuselage sides. The kit supplies 2 different types. One for the early series 0 model and one for the later types. I used the bleeding early types when im building the later type. Its just the rudder thats wrong, so i had to cut the right one out of the unused fuzz and join it to the old. Sounds to easy. I just hope it turns out right. Oh i also lost one of the tiny glued on dimples on the engine cowl. The tweezepult was playing catch with the carpet monster. I had to fabricate a new one out of something tiny lol. Ill try to get some photos posted later or tomorrow.

Heres a couple of pics of my SM 79 for your delectation.

and some refs,

...Guy

bondoman wrote:

Jeremy- Have you checked Wings Palette? I think these are pretty good, although the unit listed is sometimes a little suspect. http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/b/314/32/0

Bondo... thank you! That's a really cool site!

Eyeballed a couple of 'em that I really like.

 Prop Pics!!!! Way cool!  I know a certain Daywalker who should be taking notes!!!!!

That really looks swell and accurate!

Where the blue blazes is Guy!  If he and SC! Don't get a moving on those G-55's I swear I'll I'll .... We'll I'll something!!!!!!

Propeller is done

I also glued the kit supplied landinggears (that are so not accurate, I recently noticed ) to the model and hit a few shiney spots with flat varnish.  

Jeremy-

Have you checked Wings Palette? I think these are pretty good, although the unit listed is sometimes a little suspect.

http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/b/314/32/0

 Hmmmm not a slacker? We shall have to work on that!

Speaking of slackers! Guy where is your 1/72 sm 79 you made with all the goodies? Still got some pics of it? It was pre GB so you may have to jogg his memory.

sfcmac wrote:

What no pics of an SM 79 Sparrow? What the heck is your search engine?  Golly! In the early pages of this GB are many many pics of all kinds of Italian birds, If you get bored browse the 1st 10 or 15 pages it is pretty cool!

I did see this pic. In fact, I've seen them all... I'm no slacker! I just thought there would be more out there... in color that is. I really like the top and bottom planes in the above picture but I don't think I have the skills to remove and reshape the "hump" on the top one and the lower one is no RA subject. Shame as they're both beautiful.

I did find these that I really enjoy. Like the one depicted on the box, they are colorful and pretty and all.

This one is simple but it caught my eye with the dark green fuselage band.

 What no pics of an SM 79 Sparrow? What the heck is your search engine?  Golly! In the early pages of this GB are many many pics of all kinds of Italian birds, If you get bored browse the 1st 10 or 15 pages it is pretty cool!

 Guy your wish is my command!  Been working my you know what to death on these birds and still have much to go I am afraid along with the Tamiya one to squeeze in the middle.

It's ok about the pics though. I know it's his fault!!!!

sfcmac - It's always nice to have some family time and family photos! As I was raised by wolves in the Ozark Mountains, I have neither.

Well... I know you don't want to hear this Guy and I might get a bat to the knees for it, but I need help with my first homework assignment. I know, I stink of shame and disappointment.

I can't seem to find any decent photos of SM-79s on the internet. Mr. Soulcrusher, you claim that you have a few to share? I would be indebted to you for all time if I could have a peek! If anyone else here could help me out, I would appreciate it tremendously!

Here's what the box is telling me to do... if all else fails, I'll run with that.

Sorry so big and blurry!

Nice pics big man. Thats a nice looking family you have there. On seeing your eldest, i think im going to go for a ginger goatee too. Thats a sure fire winner with Mrs Lufty....Oh Yeah.

Whats taking your sweet time with the Stringer? More than 3 days and its still not done...whats up? Post a pic or 2 here. Let us see how its going.

...Guy

 Very grand fine work on the G-55 Guy and SC!   I want so bad to join in but am still Swordfishin!  Spent the last 3 days just painting all the parts in that 1/32 beastie of a bi-plane.

 I had a pleasant treat as my Oldest Boy joined us for a pizza dinner tonight and we had a good long family visit. Was good to see all 4 of my kiddo's together as it isn't near a common event as I would like.

Shane (left) Also known as the Heartbreak kid or when is Guy sending me that sport bike?

Alec (right)  After a long 10 hour work day in the Texas sun.  The Hispanic co-workers refer to him as the white Jesus.  Ha zues Blanco?

Here is all 4 togeether Shane , Alec, Arianna and Jacob

Soulcrusher - So... you are the infamous Mr Baio! Good thing you're in the western part of CT as the wifey actually works in the eastern end of your fabulous state and I should keep her far away from a cutey-pie like you. 

Perhaps I will enjoy myself here. So far I have done nothing but laugh like an idiot while reading the posts. This weekend I will do a little research on the SM79 and see what I can come up with. I like the idea of being graded (hope there's a steep curve) on my work. The wife won't feel alone in her school work and I'm quite sure her grades will be better than mine which will keep the household at peace. I am currently elbow deep in angriness with my Hind for the Helicopter Group Build... she's throwing an ill fitting tantrum and I'm trying to wrestle her into shape. If there may be any questions as to me posting my progress, pop over there and check it out... they may be tired of all the pictures already. I will keep on track and I will go with the flow!

Scott Baio... unbelievable!

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Nice paint work on the G55! Looks great!

bondoman wrote:

Luftwoller wrote: The reason i ask, is i muffed up on the fuselage sides. Liverpool fan, sheesh!

I would comment Bondo but I am already in trouble for mentioning Chelsea. God know what would have happened if I had mentioned Manchester or Queens Park Rangers. Opppss!

Guy I am having a hard time getting Scott Baio to do my second video. He heard Mrs Lufty was a fan so he is holding out for more money. We are in contract negotiations right now so hopefully soon.

                                                                                      Soulcrusher

Jeremy you are going to fit in here just fine. Like I said at the begining  read the first page. Guy is not big on rules and manners are not required for this GB. As for the pic of the plane some of us are modeling subjects that we have actual pic of. If so then Guy likes to see them. If not then you can post the color profile of the plane you have chosen. That way we can grade you later to see how good you did replicating the real thing. If you do not have any reference photos of the SM 79 I have a bunch. Yes for the most part we are a very informal and close bunch of freinds. You will soon find out what an honor it is to be part of this GB and will have made several good freinds before its over. Some of us have more than one name that we answer to. You can call me Michael Crusher or any variation of Soulcrusher. Daywaker is Frank and that is usally name we call him when posting. sfcmac is Aaron but we also call him Sarge or sometimes MacNeal. Bondman nick name is Bondo and our leader Luftwoller is Guy. There are others, my suggestion is just go with the flow. There will alot of sillyness mixed in with the building of models so feel free to add to the crazyness at anytime. I'll speak to Guy and get you a little more time on the viddy. The only one real rule we enforce is post pics of your work regularly. Other than that just about anything goes. Here is the link for the Scott Baio video. Now off you go! You have alot of modeling to do young man!

http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q133/Stinkey1/?action=view&current=FSMVideo.flv

                                                                                         Soulcrusher

simpilot34 wrote:

Jeremy, I myself would love to see that one come together!!! Nice looking eggbeater too!!!

I would like to see this thing together too! Had it so long that I didn't even realize it was there! Thanks for the comments on the helo... building it for the Helicopter group build. First group build and first helicopter. Sweet!

soulcrusher wrote:

Nice choice Jeremy! I have that bad boy stashed away for a rainy day. I had to borrow my sisters camera to make my video so it took a long time to make but I finally did. So if it takes you a while no problem. Remember your already in so there is no getting out. You will just be harrased by Guy until you comply! Since Guy probally has his head on a pillow right now being that he is at 0 GMT I can already prewarn you what your first homework assignment will be. You must post a pic of the airplane you are modeling. It's pretty much standard pratice around here. if you have the time you might have some fun going back through the thread and watching some of the videos. If you find the video of Scott Baio you win a prize!                                                                              Soulcrusher

Post a pic of the actual real to life plane? If so, I'll have to hunt something down that I like. Be vewy, vewy qwuiet... I'm hunting Sparvieros! I found the video of Frank (if I may be informal) and bondo has sent me a link to a clip of "The Godfather" but no Scott Baio... I'll have to back track again.

I had a feeling when you used the other engine cowl that you might have used the fuselage halves that were on the tree and not the separate ones but I was afriad to ask because I did not want you to get discoraged with the kit if you knew about the incorrect tail. Lets just say it needed a tail replacement due to battle damage and they pulled one out of the scrap pile and it was the older tail. Actually a believeable story because most of the replacement panels usally came from wrecked planes. These mechanics wasted nothing. The engine would not even be cold before they mechanics started stripping everything usefull of off of them. The only exception was the U.S. Navy. They just pushed then off the edge of the deck. here is a cool pick of some Corsairs that have been plucked like a chicken for parts

                                                                               Soulcrusher

Luftwoller wrote:

The reason i ask, is i muffed up on the fuselage sides.

The reason i ask, is i muffed up on the fuselage sides. I used the ones in the instructions that are for the early 4 gun nosed G.55. The ones i should have are the ones they say discard. The top of the later G.55's rudder should be squared of, rather than on the slant.

...Guy