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War In The Pacific Group Build 2009 - 2010

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Posted by bondoman on Monday, June 22, 2009 11:35 AM
 simpilot34 wrote:
 bondoman wrote:

Great subject to model, and take your time. Bear in mind that she's a Balao Class, a heavier version of the Gato. So you'll want to research the external differences, plus all subs were unique in detail. The Fairbanks "Opie" is my alltime favorite internal combustion engine- two pistons per cylinder. It had an illustrious career in railroads as well.

Welcome aboard, the Captain will show you a berth, although you may have to hot-bunk with Sean! GB's are FUN!

Ahhh the old Fairbanks-Morse locomotives!!! Wish I could have heard what they sounded like!! Two pistons per cylinder??? How does that work, and what shape were the pistons???

Albert, looking forward to that build mate!!!

Ask and you shall receive:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExEYewvs3lU

If you study this switch engine for a moment, you'll see the one unique characteristic of FM locomotives: they are really TALL.

This explains the configuration.

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Posted by jay12472 on Monday, June 22, 2009 1:30 PM

 

 

Shock [:O] wipe please

Jason

 

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Posted by carsanab on Monday, June 22, 2009 11:36 PM

About ready to close the fuselage on my Seiran...here are a couple of pics. Im using the Eduard PE set and just added some wiring for the radio equip....now time to close this puppy!!

Carlos

 

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Posted by simpilot34 on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 4:08 AM

Mucker, ty very much for posting those pics and ref's!!!!! Much apreciated!!!!

Bondo could you please post a bigger pic of the FM layout?? Very interesting concept and sounds!!! Thanks for the link!!!Thumbs Up [tup]

Jason, you have a head start!!!!! Well when you got the itch, you gotta scratch!!!! lol Looking great btw!!!! Looking forward to more pics!!!!

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 jay12472 on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:54 AM

Carlos That is one nice looking office I can't wait to see more

Jason

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Posted by DiscoStu on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 1:23 PM
Too late to chime in?  I'd be interested in joining.

"Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

  

 

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Posted by Metallicus on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 4:36 PM
would love to jion in if not to late i have just recieved an Tamiya Zero and Fujimi F6f Hellcat both are 1/48 and would be prepared to build  bothPropeller [8-]
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Posted by arki30 on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:30 PM
Carlos, looking great but you do realize this build doesn't start till mid-July?

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 carsanab on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 12:58 AM

 arki30 wrote:
Carlos, looking great but you do realize this build doesn't start till mid-July?

 OOOPS!!   Minor detail....

Banged Head [banghead]

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Posted by simpilot34 on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:58 AM
Disco and Metallicus, never too late, plus we don't start officially till July. The CO will be along directly and direct you to your berths. Eat, drink and be Merry!!! If you can't be Merry, we'll settle for Sue!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 DiscoStu on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:46 AM

Groovy.  I've got a couple in my stash that I'll take a look at.  Probably either go with:

  • Accurate Miniatures SBD-5 Dauntless
  • Hasegawa 1/48 Jill

Without looking I think I also have an Avenger and B-25C that might work....

I'm 97% finished with a Hasegawa 1/48 early Kate, but I suppose that's cheating.

"Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

  

 

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Posted by DiscoStu on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:23 PM

After closer look at the stash I think I am going to try and tackle:

  • Hasegawa's 1/48 Pete (There's just something about a bi-floatplane)
  • Accurate Miniatures 1/48 SBD-5

Though I also dusted off a Tony and may give that a whirl in lieu of the SBD.

"Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

  

 

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Posted by darson on Thursday, June 25, 2009 5:19 AM
"What we've got here is...failure to communicate."
 
 
 
Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] Laugh [(-D] Guys the official start date for this here shindig is July 13th but to be honest I really couldn't care less if you've got a build going that you'd like to include here although 97% is probably pushing it a bit.

The only rule I'm going to get fussy on with this build is making sure the plane, tank or ship actually did take part in the war in the pacific.

Charles thanks for the photos, particularly the ones of the cockpit that was exactly what I was after.

Charlie that really is lovely work, please keep the updates coming.
 
Metallicus is the Zero the older A6M2 kit or the new A6M5 Kit? Also any chance of sharing your first name I really loathe these nickname things.

Stu I'm just not going to ask were you got your nickname from and a couple of nice choices there especially the Acc Min Dauntless. I've got you down for the Pete and the Dauntless at the moment so if you change your mind just let me know. Also, you're right you know there is something certainly different about a float plane that goes both ways
Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by simpilot34 on Thursday, June 25, 2009 6:31 AM
 darson wrote:
 Also, you're right you know there is something certainly different about a float plane that goes both ways Big Smile [:D]

Shock [:O]Laugh [(-D] That was a good one!!!!

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 DiscoStu on Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:12 AM
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Laugh [(-D]

HA!  Every engineer's worst nightmare when their plane says "Dad.....You know how some planes like one thing and some planes like another..........."

I suppose I should have said Bi-Winged-Float-Plane that is all about power tools and Spike TV.

"Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

  

 

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Posted by bobbaily on Thursday, June 25, 2009 2:31 PM
Darren-please put me down for a 1/48 P-40E, either Hasegawa or AMTech-I'm not sure which kit I'm going to tackle.  I'm going to shoot for a 49th FG plane from the early stages of the war down in your neck of the woods.   

Bob

 

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Posted by Metallicus on Thursday, June 25, 2009 6:26 PM
Hey Metalli.... sorry Brenden here


Its the older kit A6M2, still a beauty!!
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Posted by simpilot34 on Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:15 PM

 bobbaily wrote:
Darren-please put me down for a 1/48 P-40E, either Hasegawa or AMTech-I'm not sure which kit I'm going to tackle.  I'm going to shoot for a 49th FG plane from the early stages of the war down in your neck of the woods.   

Hey Bob!!! Glad to have you aboard!!!! I have a book on the 49th FG by Squad/Sig so if I can be of some assistance, I'll do my best for you!!!Thumbs Up [tup]

Brenden I have that kit in my stash as well!!! Might do that too if time permits, which I think it will in the LONG run!!Wink [;)]

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 darson on Friday, June 26, 2009 5:06 AM
 DiscoStu wrote:
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Laugh [(-D]

HA!  Every engineer's worst nightmare when their plane says "Dad.....You know how some planes like one thing and some planes like another..........."

Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] Now that's funny!!

Brenden, no problemo an A6M2 it is.

Bob great choice of aircraft and great choice of the 49th.  The 49th Pursuit Group were the first American unit to arrive in Australia as a complete unit and were heavily involved in the defence of Darwin during 1942.

Cheers

 

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Posted by bobbaily on Friday, June 26, 2009 6:29 AM
 simpilot34 wrote:

 bobbaily wrote:
Darren-please put me down for a 1/48 P-40E, either Hasegawa or AMTech-I'm not sure which kit I'm going to tackle.  I'm going to shoot for a 49th FG plane from the early stages of the war down in your neck of the woods.   

Hey Bob!!! Glad to have you aboard!!!! I have a book on the 49th FG by Squad/Sig so if I can be of some assistance, I'll do my best for you!!!Thumbs Up [tup]

Thanks Richie...I'm planning on doing either Lander's 'Texas Longhorn' or using the AMTech kit decals and doing 'Stardust'.  Based on inital research, there seems to be some debate on the color of the planes when they first arrived-these were 're-routed' Lend-Lease planes it seems.  Some sources are going with the middlestone/field green and others are going with the middlestone/dark earth scheme (please note that the exact colors may be off a bit-I'm relying on memory here and that's not a good thing!).  And the AMTech kit instructions call for Stardust to have patches of olive drab.  If you can offer any insight on this, it will be much appriciated.

Or I could always do 'Bob's Robin' in straight OD and be done with it....Whistling [:-^]

Bob

 

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Posted by darson on Friday, June 26, 2009 6:48 AM
All righty lads I've made up a badge for this build which considering my complete lack of artistic and Photoshop skill is not too bad.

Feel free to put this in your sig, all I ask is that you host it yourself.

Cheers

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Posted by simpilot34 on Friday, June 26, 2009 7:36 AM
Well Bob, the only color refs I have are the profiles in this book and it shows 'Texas Longhorn' with a yellowy tan and a lighter OD green with a lt. blue bottom and shows 'Stardust' with a dark earth and OD green with a lt. gray bottom. Texas Longhorn carried the RAF number of ET601. Stardust had ET603. Hope this helps some but will look farther into it. Might try the WINGS PALETTE website as well, there may be something there.
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 simpilot34 on Friday, June 26, 2009 7:38 AM
Darren that looks fine!!! Great job!!!!Thumbs Up [tup] I wouldn't have a clue how to even start something like that! WELL DONE!!
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 Friday, June 26, 2009 7:48 AM

Darren-very nice job on the badge.  That has to be the iconic picture of the PTO in WWII.

Ritchie-thanks for checking and for the info. I've seen bits of that book during some of my searches on the web.  Hopefully I can add it to my collection at some point in the future.

 I figure I don't have to decide on a specific plane until I get ready to paint.... 

 

Bob

 

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Posted by simpilot34 on Friday, June 26, 2009 8:11 AM

No worries Bob glad to help out any way I can! Here are a couple of links to WINGS PALETTE with P-40E's. Texas Longhorn, Bob's Robin.

http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/375/3/2/13

http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/375/3/3/35

 

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 Friday, June 26, 2009 9:06 AM
Nice looking badge, Darren!

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Posted by jay12472 on Friday, June 26, 2009 12:32 PM

Darren Great choice on the badge

Jason

 

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Posted by bobbaily on Friday, June 26, 2009 1:08 PM
 simpilot34 wrote:

No worries Bob glad to help out any way I can! Here are a couple of links to WINGS PALETTE with P-40E's. Texas Longhorn, Bob's Robin.

http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/375/3/2/13

http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/375/3/3/35

 

Thanks Richie-those pics will come in handy.

Bob

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, June 26, 2009 1:52 PM
Dana Bell did a great article in FSM a few years back about the camo colors used on lend lease P-40s. (which the 49th seems to have been mainly equipped with during their Darwin days) The colors were made by Du Pont and did not quite match up to teh RAF equivalents of the Dark Earth and Dark Green. The Dark Earth was suppose dto be lighter and sandier in color than the RAF standard and the Dark Green was closer to USAAF Medium Green. Lowers are a "Sky Gray" which is supposed to be similar to Aircraft (ADC) Gray of USAF 1950s thru 1980s vintage.

 

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Posted by bobbaily on Friday, June 26, 2009 1:59 PM
Thanks stikpusher.  I'll have to rummage thru the pile of FSM's sitting up in the attic.

Bob

 

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