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War In The Pacific Group Build 2009 - 2010

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  • From: Bournemouth UK
Posted by Luftwoller on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 5:22 AM

Aww you guys are just too nice. I have to admit that this heavy weathering is addictive, soooo addictive. I dont have that big a stash and in it, i dont have anymore japanese planes. I do fancy doing a Corsair so i may have to take a trip to my LHS and see if they have one....or a Zero! Dont worry, ill still be here. This is a great subject and from what ive seen, some great builds being turned out. So sorry, but im hanging about.

...Guy

..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.
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Posted by Daywalker on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 6:37 AM
Well done Guy!  I love those beat-up Japanese planes too, and yours looks the part.  Can't wait to see what rolls off of your bench next! Big Smile [:D]

Frank 

 

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Posted by simpilot34 on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 6:48 AM

 Daywalker wrote:
Well done Guy!  I love those beat-up Japanese planes too, and yours looks the part.  Can't wait to see what rolls off of your bench next! Big Smile [:D]

Frank, he did mention a Corrrrsssaaaaiiirrrrrrr!!!!Big Smile [:D]

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by Luftwoller on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 7:39 AM
LOL I dont have a Corsair or a Zero, I know Tamiyas Zero is a goodun but which Corsair?...Guy
..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.
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Posted by mucker on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 8:13 AM
Guy, the Hasegawa Zero is "better" than the Tamiya one (although the Tamiya is certainly nice), but the Tamiya Corsair is awesome!

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Posted by simpilot34 on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 11:31 AM

Well I have a small update, but any step forward is worth posting if there is visual progress anyway hehe. Shot the green on the floats of my Jake and must say I should not have jumped the gun and mounted that bloomin' float before i painted it. I was really wanting to try out that knitting-in elastic and wanted it on NOW!!! lol Anyway it's chalked up to the learning curve of a lifetime of having fun modeling. You can see why I say that by looking at the top of the float of the one on the wing. Overspray!!!Shock [:O] I was trying to be careful and keep the AB angled away and got careless painting the front of the strut, then saw that and Censored [censored]!! Easily fixed but when you think you are going well, MURPHY"S LAW strikes!!!! I think for 1/72 I got a pretty decent demarcation for the colors!! Any comments and criticisms welcomed. Here's a couple pics, enjoy!

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by mucker on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 11:43 AM
Looks good so far, and like you said, it's a pretty easy fix (the overspray). Keep those pics coming!!

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Posted by simpilot34 on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:41 PM
Thanks mucker!!! yeah it's just annoying is all lol!!
Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by bobbaily on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 1:47 PM

 simpilot34 wrote:
Thanks mucker!!! yeah it's just annoying is all lol!!

Ah...but if not for these little 'challenges', how would we improve and learn new techniques?

Actually, it looks good and like you said, its an easy fix. I wish that's the worst thing that I had ever done....

Bob

 

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Posted by carsanab on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 2:06 PM

Guy:

 Great looking floatie.....gotta luv em all....tell me about the weathering....I always start and have a hard time putting the "chipper" away! Really like the staining underneath, looks great.

There seems to be a Pacific floatie "side GB" brewing!!! We should get a "Group Picture"..Party [party]

I have started on the pit of my Rufe...

Carlos

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Posted by jay12472 on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 3:25 PM

Richie The floats look great.

Well I 'm calling trhe Oscar finished. Here are the pics comments and sugestions welcome.

 

For my next build I'll be doing a 48th Hasegawa P-47D

Jason

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Posted by mucker on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 5:24 PM
Heck, yeah, Jason! Now THAT's what I'm talking about! I ike the fading on the uper surfaces and the markings are top notch! The contrast of the Aotake on the underside looks sharp.

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Posted by bobbaily on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 5:38 PM
Sign - Ditto [#ditto]  Nice job Jason.  I especially like the shading. Very nice build.  Looking forward to the P-47 build.

Bob

 

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Posted by Daywalker on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 6:28 PM
 simpilot34 wrote:

 Daywalker wrote:
Well done Guy!  I love those beat-up Japanese planes too, and yours looks the part.  Can't wait to see what rolls off of your bench next! Big Smile [:D]

Frank, he did mention a Corrrrsssaaaaiiirrrrrrr!!!!Big Smile [:D]

Hehehe... he did, din't he?  I think he should be assigned a Corsair to build next Darren.  And, make him beat the heck out of it too.  And, do it quickly! Big Smile [:D]

Richie- I think the demarcation looks perfect, how did you do it in such a small scale?  Liking it VERY much. Approve [^]

Jason- Just saw this one over in AC, excellent work all 'round! Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by satisfaction on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 7:39 PM

Ok I've got to update my list.....

 The 1/72 Rufe is done, I'll post pics tomorrow.  Turned out really well for a $2 ancient bagged kit I picked up.

I'm adding two 1/48 IJA fighters to my roster.  Ki 27 Nate and Ki 61 Tony (both Hasegawa).  I'll throw some WIP pics up too if there are any worthwhile.

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Posted by Aaronw on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 7:57 PM

Well getting days off just isn't happening, looks like I may go another 2 or 3 weeks without one (I'm starting day 14 tomorrow). However, I'm not going to let that stop me I'll just have to squeeze in a little building each night after work.

For the yellow wing on the Duck I'm looking at MM Chrome Yellow and MM Insignia Yellow, does anyone know which is more accurate?

I also just picked up 2 more airfix kits cheap, a Devastator and Brewster Buffalo. Would these still have been in the yellow wings scheme on Dec 7, 1941?

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Posted by simpilot34 on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 8:08 PM

Bob, Jason, Frank thank you all very much for the comments!!!Thumbs Up [tup]

Jason, your Oscar looks magnificent!!!! Really well done mate!!! Just the right amount of fading. Can't wait to see your pacific Jug!!!

Frank, it was done with a .2mm tipped AB getting very close and personal and angled while shooting with the castle tip removed. The gray is Gunze IJN Gray and the green is Tamiya IJN green.

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by arki30 on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 8:33 PM
 bobbaily wrote:

Ah...but if not for these little 'challenges'....

Opportunities! Whistling [:-^]  It's all about opportunities.

Building Now:

1/48 Academy Bf-109G6 - 100%

1/48 Tamiya F4U-1A - 5%

Upcoming:

1/48 Revell F-14D

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Posted by M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:23 AM

Is this GB still open? If so put me down for something not sure what yet. Still trying to get my first GB badge! Banged Head [banghead]

 

Thanks

Scott

 

 

 

“Computers are like Old Testament gods; lots of rules and no mercy.”  ~ Joseph Campbell

 

 

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Posted by bondoman on Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:52 AM
 M1 A1 A2 Tanker wrote:

Is this GB still open? If so put me down for something not sure what yet. Still trying to get my first GB badge! Banged Head [banghead]

 

Thanks

Scott

That is up to Darson, but I suspect the answer is yes. Meanwhile as self appointed Bos'n of this GB, badges don't count, progress piccies are all that matters. And I am dismayed by the number of IJN subjects not repulsed by the blue team. When you get to it, sailors...

BillyBondo, USN

Boys , let's get motivated!

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Posted by mucker on Thursday, September 3, 2009 6:10 AM

 bondoman wrote:

 Meanwhile as self appointed Bos'n of this GB, badges don't count, progress piccies are all that matters. And I am dismayed by the number of IJN subjects not repulsed by the blue team. When you get to it, sailors...

BillyBondo, USN

Aye, Aye, sir!!

Reporting for duty, sir! We'll be under attack by Kamikaze's soon. Our recon photo's from the Cat has spotted a new type of piloted bomb on some enemy airfield's. Here are a few of them:

Our intel says this is the 1/48 Nakajima Eduard ki115 Tsurugi, or Sabre. It looks to be NMF underside with IJA green on the top. not very weathered as they haven't been put into service just yet. I'm not sure what the designer's were thining, butthe landing gear looks pretty flimsy...Oh. that's right, they aren't intended to land back at base.

We need to assemble an attack force soon. Put me down for a 1/48 Otaki F6F Hellcat... I've received three of them inboxes just off the boat and I'll have my crew unload and start preparing one for evaluation....

 

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Posted by simpilot34 on Thursday, September 3, 2009 6:37 AM
Beautiful work Mucker!!!! Love the paint work, so smoooooth!!!Thumbs Up [tup] Looking forward to the cats!!!
Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by bobbaily on Thursday, September 3, 2009 7:04 AM

Sign - Ditto [#ditto] Nice build Charles.  Very nice. 

Looking forward to seeing the Hellcats soon.

Bob

 

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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, September 3, 2009 7:23 AM
Charles- Really, really nice work!  Glad to see you were able to resist the temptation to weather this one!  Finish is flawless, and I am really looking forward to seeing your Hellcats. Approve [^]

Frank 

 

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Posted by mucker on Thursday, September 3, 2009 7:42 AM

Thanks, guys. I need to re-take the photos, as the lighting makes it less than flattering IMHO.

We'll start with ONE Hellcat and see how smooth it goes. I have to admit I'm a sucker for Arii/Otaki kits. They are usually nice fitting with decent external details and from my experience make for fun builds.

I'm trying to buy time until it's cold enough to stay inside on the weekends and I can focus on the 1/24 Zero. I'm staying with some "easier" builds until the time is right. Fortunately I have enough kits in the stash to support this GB for the next two years if necessary!

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Posted by carsanab on Thursday, September 3, 2009 10:26 AM

Charles...nice looking bird.....fresh paint...nice and clean right off the assembly line although I dont think it would look that great after its first and only mission....

Bring on the cats..!!!! We can pit them against my Rufe and Hamp(soon to come).

Actually I like the pics.....sultry "Boudoir" type pics....hahahaLaugh [(-D]

Carlos

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Posted by Luftwoller on Thursday, September 3, 2009 10:51 AM

Beautifull work Highness, once again another beauty from the palace.

I was in the LHS today....I might have bought another entry for this GB Whistling [:-^] Ill give you a clue, theyre often painted blue......And ive never done one before.....and Frank likes em a fair bit, well more than a fair bit LOL

...Guy

..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.
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  • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
Posted by razordws on Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:55 PM

Beautiful work Charles!  Nice smooth paint job.  Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]  I'm currious about what appears to be an open canopy though.  Is there a reason/story behind that or did they just strip the kamikaze planes down to bare minimum to pack more explosives?

Guy, becareful when posting pics of the new kit.  Frank has a tendancy to drool on the screen whenever he sees one of them things.  Wink [;)]

Dave

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Posted by mucker on Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:10 PM
 Luftwoller wrote:

Beautifull work Highness, once again another beauty from the palace.

I was in the LHS today....I might have bought another entry for this GB Whistling [:-^] Ill give you a clue, theyre often painted blue......And ive never done one before.....and Frank likes em a fair bit, well more than a fair bit LOL

...Guy

Is it a CORSAIR?!?!?!

Which kit did you buy? The Tamiya I hope...

Thanks Carlos, Guy and Dave. I am really pumped...I received two packages in two days: one was a set of 3 Arii/Otaki Hellcats with resin/PE and the other was an eBay win of 4 Hasegawa Zeros and a Hasegawa Jack.

It looks like after the Hellcat I may have to chime back in with a Zero.

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  • From: Pennsylvania
Posted by jay12472 on Thursday, September 3, 2009 2:38 PM

Charles great work the paint is so smooth, and it looks even better in green than the NMF.

Jason

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