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

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  • From: back seat of your car with duct tape streched out
Posted by soulcrusher on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 4:02 PM

The engine looks great Guy. I am still waiting on my Hasegawa Macchi 202 to arrive from over on your side of the pond. I really want to get started on it but there is not much I can do until it actually arrives.Banged Head [banghead]

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Posted by Luftwoller on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 3:22 PM

Oh man, another build i cant wait to get started. I have resin engines and PE for that sucker. Ive already rescribed the wings. Its sat in a box taunting me. LOL.

...Guy

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Posted by sidure on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:10 PM

Guy, that is a great looking flying boat and I know it will turn out great. Your work on the engine is top shelf my friend, very realistic.

BTW, when are you going to start the HE-115, I cant wait to see your work on that. Its not Italian but its in keeping with your current run of flying boats.

Steve

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Posted by Luftwoller on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:02 PM

Thx Sean, i dont think this one needs any rescribing (Thank God) As for the pastels, they were Mig pigments, not those dire Tamiya things. I know quite a few ppl who have the Tamiya ones but noone has used them, as far as i know.

...Guy

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Posted by Summit on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:43 PM

Guy - Super looking project you have chosen to build. I also believe the engine should fire right up from the looks of it. Are you going to rescribe this kit also ?  Great job using the Tamiya Pastels - I bought several sets about a year ago, they are still sealed in the plastic wrap..Sigh [sigh]

Sean "I've reached nearly fifty years of age with my system." Weekend GB 2008
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Posted by Luftwoller on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:21 PM

Chhers Dave, and if i cant the thing start, you just know im going to blame you. Ooh i found this the other day, just for you,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Ss3-rPL2Q

...Guy

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Posted by razordws on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:02 PM
Sweet looking engine Guy, I expect a video post of that thing when it's running.  Laugh [(-D]

Dave

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Posted by Luftwoller on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:26 AM

Hey kids, daddys home. I went to look for the GB and Burger me if we wernt down on pge 2. Geez shocking fellas. Get posting LOL.

As you know im doing this Macchi M.5 Fly for Franks GB but seeing as this is my GB ill post my updates here as well. I better check the rules to see if its ok.....Hey, I wrote the rules and i say Yey.

#copied from Franks Gb#

Ive had today off so i started on the Macchi. Heres what she looks like if any of you dont know already,

 

The kit doesnt have that many parts but does come with an impressive array of resin,

which brings me to my mission of the day, the engine,

after a coat black, i sprayed the whole thing with alclad steel,

I then detailed it further using sparse references for this engine. I added plug wires, Various pipes, throttle link, rad hoses and maybe some other stuff that escapes me,

and finally wethered using brown and rusty pastels and tamiya smoke mixed with black for the oil leaks, (All engines leak a bit LOL)

While various bits were drying, i prettyfied the sparse dash panel,

There are other bits that are drying as we speak...err...read...whatever. So ill post them shortly.

...Guy

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Posted by bondoman on Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:57 PM

I am up against the wall! This GB is #2 on the list, behind Nam's PBY which is coming along but involves a lot of scratchbuilding. The Cant Z 501 will rise again, but may not figure till next month. I also have a figure project in association with, so a lot to do. Gotta take Miss Bondo to look at UC Davis Saturday, I say gotta but it's a proud moment for us.

Pant pant, wish wish oh that I had a free moment...

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Posted by soulcrusher on Thursday, April 16, 2009 10:15 PM

Dave I am all ready to go on my second build but unfortunatly the only one I could find was residing on Guy's side of the pond and I am stuck waiting for it to make the journey. At least the Royal Post seems to be much better at getting items over her than the USPS is at getting them from one side of the country to another.

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Posted by razordws on Thursday, April 16, 2009 9:05 PM
Hmmmm... pretty quiet in here.  Guy must be pulling his hair out trying to figure out his WWI Italian plane.  He should be done the P-38 any day now. Mischief [:-,]

Dave

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Posted by sfcmac on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 8:07 PM

Looks spiffy to me Congo!

Guy that is an awsome! De 520! What more can be said about your talents.

 Sean!

DML5553 Ta.154 Mistel #DML5553 DML/Dragon Models
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 Wife seems to be on the upswing fellows. Hopefully she will be out soon and the Docs say maybe two weeks until she feels kinda normal again. Don't know much about her hearing as it is still too early to tell. Thanks for the thoughts and Prayers!

 

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Posted by Luftwoller on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 4:14 PM

Very nice work Congo. Dont sell yourself short mate, she looks a honey. Great refs as well.

Dave, Cheers my friend. I wasnt sure what my next build was going to be so i started a little floatplane from a company called Fly. Its a Macchi M.5, Hopefully it should be an easier build than the D.520. If Frank doesnt mind ill also post pics here as it is an Italian plane be it WW1.

...Guy

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Posted by razordws on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 3:58 PM

Some great work Congo on that motor.  Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]  Great reference pictures too!

Guy, thought I had commented on your De520 but my mind isn't what it used to be.  Awesome work mate and can't wait to see that P-38! Big Smile [:D]

Dave

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Posted by congo79 on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 3:24 PM

As i promised, the pics. First the original

And now my attempt on representing the engine

I hope you like what i`ve done with the motor. I know it`s not perfect but thats the best i can do with my scills and i`m really proud with the rough texture i`ve managed to give to the cast iron engine block.

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Posted by razordws on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:45 AM

Hey Sean, check this site out too.  Shows lots of the different mistel kits that are out there.  The old airfix kit that I was thinking of has a Do217 not the junkers.

http://one72guy.awardspace.com/Missiles_Germany_WW2_1_72.html

August would be perfect for a visit as July is pretty much booked up.  Shoot me an email or PM later and we can discuss.  The snow is pretty much all gone in the valley and I've been riding the trainer and on the road but have not gone on the trails here yet.  Was in Vancouver last weekend and rode some trails with my Brother out there.  Wife gave me the okay to start shopping for a new bike, woohoo!!! Tongue [:P]Propeller [8-]Tongue [:P]Big Smile [:D]Party [party]Propeller [8-]Cool [8D]

Dave

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Posted by Summit on Monday, April 13, 2009 11:48 PM

Dave - That is exactly what I was looking for. I keep forgetting about all those wonderful Airfix kits they are coming out with. I believe I have a magazine with drawings to scratch a mistle but which one out of hundreds hid away. Sigh [sigh]

 Have you melted out completly yet ? I spent most of last week Straightning Rims and tuning up the fleet of bikes. Cowboy [C):-)] I would like to plan on coming up your way maybe in August.

Sean "I've reached nearly fifty years of age with my system." Weekend GB 2008
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Posted by razordws on Monday, April 13, 2009 10:14 PM

 Summit wrote:
OT - sorta.. Alright I know some of the Best "Luft" builders hang out here in this gb. I was looking through several books showing "Mistels" does anyone know of a good kit that has a 109 or FW married to an old Junkers or similar ? Or better yet plans for scratchbuilding such a unique build ?

Is this what you're looking for Sean? 

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=AX05040

I think I remember seeing an old airfix with a JU88 but can't find anything.

Dragon has a similar affering in 1/48 but I heard so many nasty things about their Me262 Mistel combination that I would be hesitant to recommend this one.

Dave

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Posted by bondoman on Monday, April 13, 2009 9:47 PM
 Luftwoller wrote:
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Heres a question to all you Americans. My lovely lady Geri, wants to know what 'Dove bars' are. She read in a book someone in the States talking about them. Shes nagging the crap out of me to ask. Cheers.

...Guy

Bus driver bollocks, so be forewarned!
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Posted by congo79 on Monday, April 13, 2009 5:57 PM

Hi guys, a little update but no pics yet. The engine of the Falco is done, except of the basic construction i`ve tried some further detailing by adding the pushrods to the front and back rows of cilynders, scratchbuild from fine copper wire and aluminum foil /i didn`t like the etched rods, but making my own rods eas a real pain, not mentioning that it was my first try at detailing an engine/. I also added the exhaust tubes that go in the collector, they were made from fine 1 mm insulated cable, which actually helped me make fine bends /first i`ve tried copper wire but the bends were rough and didn`t felt right/. Last i did the ignition harnesses from really thin wires from an old phone cable /they appear a bit underscale but there wasn`t enough room to put bigger diameter wire/. So now i`m going back to the pit which will also be paintful with all those tiny photo etched parts. Meanwhile i shaved the engine cover and cut the tail wheel cover which is removed on the ICR-42. Enough chit chat, hopefully i`ll be able to take some photos tomorrow and post them.

P.S. Hmm, nothing bad happened last week, so i`m wondering "What`s with Dave"?Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, April 13, 2009 5:56 PM
 soulcrusher wrote:

...otherwise I will be lonely building my 202 all by myself here.

Do not fear, I'll still be here building until the end. Disapprove [V]

Frank 

 

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Posted by soulcrusher on Monday, April 13, 2009 5:34 PM

Guy that D520 looks great in the Italian colors. How are you going to top this build now. Mabye that P-38 you have been talking about. Come on now you know you want to build one. It might be hard to find markings that fit due to the very narrow fuselage and wingtips. You have to do at least one more otherwise I will be lonely building my 202 all by myself here.

Mike I did some research when I first saw this kit and came across that pic. It is a very interesting story. If you look at the box pic I posted you can see the prancing horse badge on the fuselage side. I am really looking foward to building this one.

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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, April 13, 2009 1:44 PM

Well done Guy!  Another stunner for your collection. Approve [^]

Can you believe it?  I'm building a 109 in Italian colors, and Guy is using 109 decals on a French plane in Italian service. Shock [:O]  Next thing you know, someone will build that P-51, P-38, or B-24 in RA markings. Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Frank 

 

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Posted by Summit on Monday, April 13, 2009 9:37 AM
OT - sorta.. Alright I know some of the Best "Luft" builders hang out here in this gb. I was looking through several books showing "Mistels" does anyone know of a good kit that has a 109 or FW married to an old Junkers or similar ? Or better yet plans for scratchbuilding such a unique build ?
Sean "I've reached nearly fifty years of age with my system." Weekend GB 2008
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Posted by telsono on Monday, April 13, 2009 9:36 AM

Soulcrusher - The Prancing Stallion was the personal symbol of Francesco Baracca the Italian top ace of WWI. He was close friends with Ferrari as Ferrari's younger brother flew in Baracca's squadron. When Baracca fell in combat Ferrari asked Baracca's family for permssion to use Baracca's symbol for his company. The Regia Aeronautica also used the symbol for their squadrons as well. I believe it is still used by them today. It  is common place in the Regia Aeronautica to name a squadron after a fallen hero.

 

http://www.finn.it/regia/immagini/prima/francesco_baracca_spadvii.jpg

 

Mike T.

Beware the hobby that eats.  - Ben Franklin

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out. - Ben Franklin

The U.S. Constitution  doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. - Ben Franklin

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Posted by Summit on Monday, April 13, 2009 9:10 AM

Outstanding Thumbs Up [tup] It just amazes me on how fast and the quality of craftsmanship you put into your builds. Bow [bow] Now I know whu Geri is reading romance novels that refer to chocolate bars...Whistling [:-^]

Seriously Guy this is a fantastic build, the paint is Top Notch and the Gun SIte is beyond words.

Looking forward to what you build next - eagerly Tongue [:P]

Sean "I've reached nearly fifty years of age with my system." Weekend GB 2008
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  • From: Bournemouth UK
Posted by Luftwoller on Monday, April 13, 2009 8:54 AM

Me again, (Am i boring anyone yet?) Ive finally finished the Dewoitine D.520.

I liked this kit, mainly for the detail, oh and the decals, they rock. The sprue gates, general fit, instructions, vacformed bits...they all sucked. A decent modeller would have coped, im sure LOL.

Anyhoo, here she is in all her glory. I had to fight with the camera though. You know when your digy cameras batteries go down the thing turns its self off. Well i took 2 then it turned off. I had to wait a minute or so then turn on and get a quick shot before it turned off again. I know im tight and should have gone out and got some batteries. LOL, Piccies,

mmm, now whats next.......

...Guy

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Posted by Luftwoller on Monday, April 13, 2009 4:11 AM

Oh man, i hope shes ok. Nothing too serious i hope. I thought it was a bit quiet around the forums.

...Guy

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Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, April 12, 2009 10:14 PM

Great score SC!  Would go well sitting next to my Ferrari in the garage. Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Dave- I heard that too, hope they are able to get it under control soon so she can go home.  She's lucky to have the Sarge watching over her. Approve [^]

 

Frank 

 

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Posted by razordws on Sunday, April 12, 2009 8:31 PM
 Summit wrote:

Guy- No need to worry , I swiped the candy from the Wifes Stash Whistling [:-^]

Nice knowing you Sean!   Can I have your stash when you're gone.  Wink [;)]Clown [:o)]

Guy, heard the Sarge's wife was in the hospital over on the FAW GB.  Hope she is doing well.

Dave

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