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

Luftwoller wrote:

Frank, your taking your own sweet time on the twins fella. Im sure good things come to those that wait and im sure looking forward to an Italian Gustav. Have you got any more RA subjects that you may grace us with? ...Guy 8 days till Video Heaven (Pt 2 for Frank)

Yep, never been accused of building too fast!  I forget who it was who said it here first, but I liked the phrase "modeling at the speed of dark".   As for more RA subjects, I have a 1/48 202 in co-belligerant markings that I really wanted to do, but don't think I'll get to it before the GB ends.  I have to admit, I bought a set of Luftwaffe G-6 markings that I am very partial to and considered finishing my G-6 in those and changing my build here to the 202.  but, I fear the wrath of the masses were I to pursue that!

WHAT!!! No RA 109? There will be uproar. LOL As i typed uproar the laptops motor whined in sympathy. Nearly whined as much as my poor legs (Football again Doh)

So come on Entertainments Manager (Aaron) You need to theme these Videos. We know that Franks Mk2 Vid has to have him talking properly and wearing his Optivisor (Sheeesh, shudders)

Bondo has to do his in Italian

Dave has to do some sort of appologetic themed vid, Him being to blame for....mm...well everything really.

then theres the rest of our mottley crue. Sean most definately needs a theme as does SC,

Check out the list from the front page, theres a few who are a bit tardy with thier presence,

Boba Fett. 21st Century Toys 1/32 Macchi 205. Veltro

Congo. Matchbox 1/72 Macchi 202. Folgore and 21st Century Toys 1/32 Macchi 205. Veltro

Luftwaffle.?

Hot-Pb. Classic Airframes 1/48 SM.79

Hkshooter. Classic Airframes 1/48 Fiat CR.32

Sidure. Hasagawa 1/48 Macchi 202. Folgore. (Completed Pge 34)

Jeff. 21st Century Toys 1/32 Macchi MC.202. Folgore

Mucker. " border="0" width="29" height="15" /> Tamiya 1/72 Macchi 202. Folgore

...Guy

7 Days till video heaven

Daywalker wrote:

I bought a set of Luftwaffe G-6 markings that I am very partial to and considered finishing my G-6 in those and changing my build here to the 202.  but, I fear the wrath of the masses were I to pursue that!

Gather up the Pitchforks, Rakes, Barb~wire  and other Implements of Beating 

Luftwoller wrote:

Hot-Pb. Classic Airframes 1/48 SM.79

Alas...I find that if I do more than one GB at a time I'll end up gluing my PBY's landing gear on the sparviero! Now that would look just darned silly. I'm still in boss, actually I finally got my photoetch for the Sm.79, the CA kit I was able to snag was missing the PE set, so I picked up an Eduard's set. We'll see if the PEbits I want to use (torpedo braces, steps for the rear entry hatch, etc) fit reasonably well since they were designed for the Trumpeter kit.

Hot-Pb

Luftwoller wrote:

Hkshooter. Classic Airframes 1/48 Fiat CR.32

I've been lurking, hoping to complete the SR soon so I can start my Cr.32. The day the recce bird is done I'm pulling out the Cr. I've been missing WAY to much fun here!

Uh-oh, looks like somebody hacked into my account again and posted this heresy about changing the markings!!!  Only a day after posing as me and sharing a poorly fudged video of "me".  IS THERE NO JUSTICE IN THIS WORLD?  Please note, those responsible for this outrage have been sacked.

I know, I know...but as Van Halen says, "I don't feel tardy"...

 Work is hectic and I've been a real road warrior to avoid being one of the many getting let go in these tough times. So far, so good, though.

I finished a build started last year, so I am ready to open up the Macchi later in the week.

I've alos been avoiding Aaron since the Steelers wons the Super Bowl. Am I allowed to say that? I know its a copyrighted word...

Ah ha, here they all come, lurking in the woodwork.

Good to see your still about Hot-pb. Im really looking forward to seeing what you can do with the Sparrow. I built the 1/72 Italieri version and it was a real gem. Im deffo gonna get another one at some point. I may even do the Trumpy 1/48.

Shooter, I realise you have the Blackbird on the go and its a stunner BTW. Another build im looking forward too, as well as the CR when you get to it.

Frank, Sean and I are rallying the troops, blazing torches and greasy poles at hand, ready to persuade you that RA is the only way. Get my gist soldier!!!

Your Highness, so nice of you to make an appearance. Dont think that we go easy on Royalty here sir. Great news about the start of the Macchi. Should be another premo build. As for the Football, you can all talk about it as much as you like....When you learn to play it like real men, By kicking it and not wearing fat suits

To all you late comers, if you check half way down the previous page youll see your homework. Oh yes, HOMEWORK (As such LOL) Im sure before the posting date, we'll think of a theme of some sort. For instance Frank is deffo going to do a CLEAR one with his optivisor on. LOL.

Aaron, My GB deputy and 1st officer of entertainment, can help with themes. Ill even let him give me one (A theme that is).

...Guy

6 DAYS TO GO till video heaven

Luftwoller wrote:

Your Highness, so nice of you to make an appearance. Dont think that we go easy on Royalty here sir. Great news about the start of the Macchi. Should be another premo build. As for the Football, you can all talk about it as much as you like....When you learn to play it like real men, By kicking it and not wearing fat suits ...Guy

Guy...err, those aren't suits....

I pledge to start this week on another 2 month "weeked build".

Back to football. Don;t tell me those are real men. I am an avid World Cup watcher and being a hockey player myself, I've never seen so many "men" flip, flop, roll around and moan...only to come running back on the field 30 secodns later. It's almost embarassing to watch these fellows. My favorite was the guy who was taken out on a stretcher. He returned later in the game.

Give Blood: Play hockey.

 Hmmm themes? I am kinda the creative freedom advocate Guy? I think everyone should maybe just give a brief Hello this is me as a starting point. With respect to their privacy they could maybe show themselves, home/frontyard just to get a feel of who everyone is beyond the words we see here. You know many of you I coorespond with privately and have gotten to know you pretty well.

Since this is a first for many maybe a simple production is in order. Now that we already have a carnel knowledge of Guy and his boudoir. It seemed he had an ear piercing didn't it? and his doggies were very cool. He once PMed me a pic of his street out front which was really cool to see England in the snow. The things like the weather diffs in the parts of the world we live in is facinating in itself as we all seem to be a lot closer here.

 I dunno Guy I think it may be a fine idea to leave each to their creative talents. A Workbench or view of finished works can be really cool. Lots of ideas.

Perhaps a pic of FRank with his maybe Italian G-6 or 50 bajillian corsairs. I know I'd sure like to see how you stack your builds. Darren over at the FAA post videos and pics from his secret workshop in England and the view of his shelfs and stash and guard dog are quite cool. Bondo's Italy pics were the bomb!

 I dunno we can get a consensous. It could be cool even just to see the scenery.  What does everybody else think?

That sounds like a great idea Aaron. I know we all have to be curious about what we all sound like and what it looks like where we live. Kind of like a little documentary of called this is me and this is where I live. Should be pretty cool as we all live in very different parts of the world. I for one loved Guy's little documentary. Now I just have to buy another camera as I gave mine away!

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Where'd Ol Frank run off too? Last I saw of him the angry RA modelers were chasing him to the old windmill!  Poor Frank!

All over a G-6?

sfcmac wrote:

Where'd Ol Frank run off too? Last I saw of him the angry RA modelers were chasing him to the old windmill!  Poor Frank! All over a G-6?

I bet Dave is Breathing a Sigh of Relief to be out of the Hot Seat. 

sfcmac wrote:

Where'd Ol Frank run off too? Last I saw of him the angry RA modelers were chasing him to the old windmill!  Poor Frank! All over a G-6?

I'm here!  Hiding under me bench though in fear of the repercussions from the comments made by the offender who posted in my name!

Frank now would be a good time to post those spinner pics. Those mobs can be quite unruley!

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soulcrusher wrote:

Frank now would be a good time to post those spinner pics. Those mobs can be quite unruley!                                                                                           Soulcrusher

Wish I had some spinner pics!  I had hoped to work on them this weekend, but other projects kept me from them.  I pulled the tape off of them holding the wings in alignment, and at least they are beginning to look like 109's!

sfcmac wrote:

Where'd Ol Frank run off too? Last I saw of him the angry RA modelers were chasing him to the old windmill!  Poor Frank! All over a G-6?

Yea! Bondo got the movie right!  Frank needs some coffee!and a tan... wait a sec that is the same shirt! ..... Sean , Dave was most likely the one who left the iron on.....

Classic - Good one Bondo  

Frank -  you should make that into your Avatar 

bondoman wrote:

sfcmac wrote: Where'd Ol Frank run off too? Last I saw of him the angry RA modelers were chasing him to the old windmill!  Poor Frank! All over a G-6?

TOO FUNNY!!!

I took today off and had an extended weekend.  Too bad that I was sick for most of it but I'm back on my feet just in time to go to work tomorrow   The good news is I got to spend some time at the bench while recuperating so I took a couple of teaser shots of where it is at tonight.  I just have a few little things to finish up and then I'll take some better photos.

The prop assembly is not glued in yet, still have to attach an antenae wire and a little more weathering.  I did a wash but the trenches around the control surfaces are huge so I'll have to come up with some way to play them down a little.

Marvelous work Dave! I still have to remind myself that is 1/72! The paint is incredible and I like the torpedo!  Reminds me of Nammy!  Great work on the canopy framework! That looks maddening in that scale!  Wow!  I'm having a hard enough time in 1/32nd! Ack!

 I must say old Guy Jr seems fit and proud sitting there! Glad to here you are up and around again!

razordws wrote:

bondoman wrote:  sfcmac wrote: Where'd Ol Frank run off too? Last I saw of him the angry RA modelers were chasing him to the old windmill!  Poor Frank! All over a G-6? TOO FUNNY!!!

Well done Bill!  That looks just like me, no need for a video now!

Dave- Man, I am really loving your build!  Some of the finest AB work I have ever seen.

Amen to that! Dave, can you throw some of that AB skill in a bottle and send some over this way? THat's some B-utiful work there.

Dave - Wow that turned out Fantastic I see why you couldnt use the supplied stand. That Torpedo is Huge. I wonder what it would of been like to fly with that thing ..

Once again you have amazed us with your A/B skills.

Sounds like we need to send a Box of fresh fruit or some Olives your way to heed off the Scurvy,  Hope you get to feeling better.

Update on the Cant Z- decals are old and silvery. Once again on hold until I make the trek to the city for some decal setting solution. 

Guy - drop over to the Navy GB and take a peek at what has front line position on my Bench at the moment. Aaron has a really splendid project going on also. Baa Baa 

Daywalker wrote:

razordws wrote:  bondoman wrote:  sfcmac wrote: Where'd Ol Frank run off too? Last I saw of him the angry RA modelers were chasing him to the old windmill!  Poor Frank! All over a G-6? TOO FUNNY!!! Well done Bill!  That looks just like me, no need for a video now! Dave- Man, I am really loving your build!  Some of the finest AB work I have ever seen.

Way too Funny. Im convinced Aaron has a Billion Terrabyte stash of crazy images. As he always seems to find the right one. Bondo, so funny too, love the optivisor LOL But wheres the Frankenstyro stand Mk3? Wouldnt be Frank without the cocktail sticks on show LOL.

Dave, your AB skills are just awesome mate. Absolutely Awesome. Really glad to have some talent on board here (Ducks and prepares for the onslaught)

...Guy

5 days till video heaven

No more excuses kids. I did mine on my mobile phone!

Dave that G 55 camo out great. Awesome airbrushing.

Frank you are looking kind of buff these days. Have you been hitting the gym lately?

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