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

Aaron have never heard of power steering fluid as a stripper. Most are petrolium based. Brake fluid are silicone based. Big no no to mix them up in an automobile. I use dot 3 brakefluid to strip off any painting screw ups on my plastic models and it has worked great for me. I might try the Simple Green though because I like the way it smells MMMMMM nice and piney! Easy Off oven cleaner is another option but I would have to believe the smell would be pretty bad if you are not in a well ventilated area so I'm sticking with my brake fluid.

                                                                                        Soulcrusher

Now doesn't that figure. I use simple green for rug scrubbers and the lot! We used it in the Army all the time for everything! Even steam cleaned the tank engines with it.  Never thought of it as a paint stripper though.

 Well power steering fluid is thicker than brake fluid LOL. I wish I had seen this 15 minutes earlier! Oh well next time!  Thanks Sean!

Bondo, RAF interior green is what I use too.  I think I added just a little light grey on the Fiat BR 20 to lighten it up a little but it looks close to me.

Guy, looks like you are off to the races again.  Wingus and Dingus must havefully recovered from the jam incident. 

sfcmac wrote:

Hey I can't find my brake fluid? Do you think power steering fluid will work to soak some old paint off?

Yuck,   Aaron I have no clue. Check this out

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Guy I build that kit a couple of years ago and it is one of the best fitting kits I have done ever. It was also my first try at freehanding smoke ring camo. Needless to say I discovered I was not very good at it and they came out rather on the thick side but the kit is a sweetheart. I whish I have the Mike Grant decals back then because the kit is really that nice. BTW Guy the front page is right by me as I have not finished anything yet.

bondomam that is the exact color I have used on every RA plane I have build. In my eyes the RAF interior green is a spot on match for the interior green on almost all of the RA planes. If its wrong you can always just blame Dave! Sorry Dave it just seems to be all the fashion these days to blame you.

                                                                                Soulcrusher

bondoman wrote:

How about RAF interior green?

Bondo -  that is what I used and it matched real close to the FS color chart by my eyes.

Thx to Steves fantastic 202, ive broken sprue on my 205. Not a lot so far, you know how it is. Open the box, sniff plastic for an hour or so. Go through my reference book for the squilienth time. LOL

I intend to build the kit OOB. With a bit of scratchbuilding here and there. It is going to have a closed cockpit so detail in there doesnt have to go to my usuall OCD standards......but i might love it up a little LOL. Anyhoo heres the start, The seat in the picture was way over scale so i thinned the crap out of it. Ive done one half in this pic,

and both in this one, as well as giving it a coat of Alclad Dull alluminium along with the stick and the rudder pedals. I also hit the rest of the interior with Anticorozione Verde,

More soon kiddywinks,

...Guy

 Ok I updated my page one naval lint post and warped it into a completed listing as it was right under Guy's strict rules and stuff!  Guy feel free to copy it and use it if you like and I will make mine vanish or we can leave it as is! Your choice!  Thanks a lot for the extra work Dave! I should get a free homework pass for a year now!

 Ditto on giving a yell should I have missed anyone or need a correction made!

Thanks for all the replies fellas. It was a fun and enjoyable kit to build and the smoke ring decals were just great to work with. Very fragile once they are on so take caution when handeling the model for those of you that may use them in the future. Thanks Guy for the GB even if you dont know whats going on in it. You know who made me say that, its his fault.

Bondo, I have a box of Airfix WWII Luftwaffe ground personell in 1/72. I have used a lot of them but have a few left, mechanics etc. Let me know if you want some.

Steve

Bondo, I've got quite a few mechanic types from a couple of different sets at home.  I'll take some pics later tonight so that you can see if there is something that works.  If I remember correctly they are the vinyl type of plastic figures though.

Edit:  If you go to www.plasticsoldierreview.com, click on the manufacturer's link on the left and then click on airfix you'll find pictures and reviews of the two sets that I have.  Set 1747 - RAF personnel and 1755 - Luftwaffe Personnel.  Let me know if anything looks useable.

WHAT!!! I turn my back for a second  and theres Hostage taking?? Good work fellows, Keep it up.

Ive modified the front pge a touch but lost the will to b pge 32 ish. Please PM me to let me know if its right or wrong. Or better still Aaron. You do it....errr...Dave made me say that.

...Guy

Luftwoller wrote:

I know im the most incompetant Host of a GB but could everyone check the front page and let me know of any ammendments (Finished builds, changed builds etc etc LOL) ...Guy

 I kinda figured you were just writing everyone down as doing a 202 Folglore!  Cut and paste! keep it simple. I got did the RE 2005 and the Smer MC 200 Saetta and you said I did a Folglore?  Thought that was a rule? It's Dave's fault me thinks! Good thing Frank loves him!

I know im the most incompetant Host of a GB but could everyone check the front page and let me know of any ammendments (Finished builds, changed builds etc etc LOL)

...Guy

Thank you everyone fr the Birthday whishes. The big 4 3 for me.No hobby shop gift certificate this time but I think I have enough kits stashed to keep me busy for a long time.

Steve that is once awesome Macchi. She looks perfect.

Frank that really stinks about the decals. Maybe there are other alternatives like Aaron suggested. Either way you can always blame it on Dave.

Guy I like the tiny Mc 200 and thats some small airbrushing there. Whats with the funny coin in the  pic?

Mabye tonight I can finish up on the Re 2000 and start thinking about a second build!

                                                                                                   Soulcrusher

Dave, isnt Guido, italian for Guy? I dont know, but that figure is great. I may have to send a couple your way for you to work your magic on them.

Steve, That is gorgeous. Those decals look the buisness. Really. They look sprayed on and you have totally convinced me that my next build is my Hasa 205. With quality like this from you, you have to build another. Get down your LHS young man. This GB needs you.

Frank, the rules for this GB are very strict fella...err... well strictish..err infact as long as either the plane or the markings or the pilot, come to think of it, are Italian, then its in! Told you we were strict here. Its all Daves fault remember. The rules have been ammended as my 205 will be in German markings LOL.

...Guy

 Well Frank looking at the rules on page one which are very strict in their nature and knowing the sheer brutality of the GB leader I would think the Italian WWII part has you covered in any build of the Three Italian Air forces that were in the war.

The Co-Belligerant AF was up and running right after the Armistice as was the ANR on the side of the Germans. The Facist planes actually were dressed in German markings briefly (about a month or so) Until the ANR was organized and running after Hitler recued Mussolini.

After the war everything of course became the RA again so it is really just a choice in what you want to represent.

Now A 109 in Co-Belligerant colors? Never saw that it would be an interesting representation to see a 109G on the Allied side.

I'm certain Guy would give his blessing and give it a ceremonious ritual.

Wow Steve 1000 post? Been a member since 2003? You need to talk to Frank about Comsec! That is amazing!

Guido- I love it Dave! (Was that close enough Guy?)  Didn't notice the "1944" at first, good idea though.  Hope the little fella doesn't drive you mad waiting for his plane to be built.

Steve- That really is a beautiful example of a Folgore, absolutely breathtaking! And, congrats on 1000 posts!

Does anyone know if the Italian Co-belligerant Air Force was still considered the Regia Aeronautica?  Or, after the armistice did the RA disappear and the otherbegin?  I really don't knowmuch about the subject.

On a side note, I got an email yesterday from PCM about my Regia 109G-6 decals.  They said:

"Dear Mr. Daniels,

 Your order #6626 for SKY 48011 is on backorder.    I will e-mail you if
it comes in.  Thanks and

Best Regards"

Excuse me, but IF it comes in? 

Summit wrote:

Dave - I just knew you were going to come in here with a figure that looks like he should walk and talk. The penny is super cool also - do you collect "wheatheads"  I have many zinc coated 1943 if you need one.

Sean, I don't usually go to such detail on figures but you and your Alex MADE me do it.  It's all YOUR fault.  

I don't actively collect coins but have kept many over the years that have showed up in my change.  My grandmother kept stashes of money (coins mostly) all over her house and when she passed away they divided up all the coins amoung the grandkids.  I was quite young at the time and most of the coins were of a vintage nature so that got me going.

Steve, that's a mighty fine looking build!   I use pastels too but I just brush the dust on dry and then seal with a clear coat. 

Congradulations to your Steelers and on the 1,000 mark   I was able to watch the second half of the game and I thought they were toast but they pulled it off.

Thanks Aaron and Steve for the comments on Guido.  I figured if I was going to use a enny it should be a period piece.  Unfortunately I don't have any Italian Lire from that period.

Sheesh - Take a day to the City and the board goes into overdrive. Lots of fine work being showed off today.

Guy - That little plane is unreal. It boggles my mind those little 1/144 size kits. My hat is off to you for such fine work and scratchbuilding the office. (your a sick man )

SC- Happy Birthday , Hope you get time to stop by the Hobby Shop before or after Dinner

Dave - I just knew you were going to come in here with a figure that looks like he should walk and talk. The penny is super cool also - do you collect "wheatheads"  I have many zinc coated 1943 if you need one. 

Steve - Everytime I see your Chi~202 I am amazed That is one fine build. I think you should submit it to the readers gallery. to your # 1000 

Thanks for the comment Aaron or at least I think it was a good comment. Is that your own language or Italian.

Wheeee, I hit the 1,000 post mark

Steve

Razors, I like your little Guido, very well done. The 1944 penny is a very nice touch by the way

Steve

razordws wrote:

Let me introduce you all to Guido. I think he got a concusion from tht last landing though cause one pupil is bigger than the other.

Love the 1944 Penny! Just noticed it!  Guido huh I though it was a self sculpture? Must be the eyes!  Looks like it is his fault! Great work on a very little man!

 Man I'd love to been a fly on the wall when you watched that game! Bet you chewed all the paint off your/ er I mean your daughters fingernails!

Now to business that 202 is auclantically spontafical!  That is what it is all about and I surely hope you can do another soon!  Well done Steve!

Sorry for the delay in posting final pics fellas. What with the daughters b-day, finger painting and of course the super bowl (YEAH STEELERS).

I am calling this one done. In the pics it looks like I have to trim the antenna wire a bit. Now for the breakdown, Hasegawa 1/48 kit and it was a beauty to build. Macchi 202 and I added Mike Grant instrument dials and smoke ring decals, Eduard PE belts. Paint is MM enamels and the panel wash is with pastels mixed with water and dish detergent. Pastels also used for exhaust and gun stains. Some silver pencil for the hatches and wing root wear and tear. Hope you all enjoy. This is a great GB and this was the only RA kit in my stash but would not mind doing another now that I am hooked on RA aircraft.

Thanks for looking and this place is a blast and so much fun, really great work going on here and great comradre. Hope I can build another if time and a kit presents itself.

Steve