War In The Pacific Group Build 2009 - 2010

 Well I'd have to ask Darren if it's ok for a late comer!  Protocols must be followed out of respect for the FAA Vets!  But  I think I have got a few things that might fit the Bill!  You know last GB I did with darson I got this extreme infatuation with that Blonde? What was her name?

No charge.....like to help out whenever I can....Now lets see some zeke pics!!!

 My Rufe is all but complete....had a bit of a mishap with the canopy. First the framing is really flat...almost flat...tough to mask...especially with a coat of future...i dont know if all the Zero kits are like that...Frank keep an eye out...

anyway..got it masked and painted a couple of days ago....was happy....as I was glueing down the trouble started....I was using the clear glue stuff and noticed it wasnt holding well...so I added a bit of liquid cement...figuered capillary action will get into the seam.. well I added a little more..then a little more well needless to say that capillary action works well!!!! the glue had seeped inbetween the open part and the rear screen...DOH....big glue spot on the side of the canopy which of course hazed it!! ...

even after cleaning it in windex the glue spot was there....I guess it eats thru the future...so I had to sand with polishing sticks...tell you I wasnt optimistic...I used finer grits..when I was "satisfied" eventhough there was still a fog on the plastic there was no glue spot  I said what the hell I will dip it in future again and hope for the best..meanwhile I dug thru my spares and found a backup...vacuform..HOW THE HELL DO YOU CUT THOSE THINGS OUT OF THE MOLD!!!! that was a failure...I did more damage with the blade than the glue did...now I know why i didnt become a surgeon!!

Anyway...pulled out the dipped sanded parts  out and WOW.....they were clear!!! There is still a bit of a haze...but hey "good enough for goverment work..." got to hand it to the future people..hell of a product...I should have the masking and painting done this weekend..will post some pics...

Carlos

Sorry about the long post but I had to vent...

sfcmac wrote:

Well I'd have to ask Darren if it's ok for a late comer!  Protocols must be followed out of respect for the FAA Vets!  But  I think I have got a few things that might fit the Bill!  You know last GB I did with darson I got this extreme infatuation with that Blonde? What was her name?

Suzanna York, you big Galoot (What the hell is a Galoot?, crazy Americans)

Carlos, if your dipping your canopies in future, use Super glue to attach. You only need a spot, it doesnt haze or fog a futured canopy, so its ideal Big boy.

...Guy

ga·loot also gal·loot (g-lt) n. Slang A person, especially a clumsy or uncouth one.

Aaron, don't know when our illustrious leaker will surface from his cabin. Keep hearing giggling and orders for more rum.

Just bought that classic movie for $10!!

BTW aboard Aaron!!! Trust me, you are more than welcome here and it doesn't matter how late you join. I know how fast you build and you should be able to knock out a couple or three. Might give him a call 2mora.

sfcmac wrote:

Well I'd have to ask Darren if it's ok for a late comer!  Protocols must be followed out of respect for the FAA Vets!  But  I think I have got a few things that might fit the Bill!  You know last GB I did with darson I got this extreme infatuation with that Blonde? What was her name?

 Hey, sfcmac, you better watch that blonde, It's rumored she likes to smoke around busted gas mains, and get phunkey during bombing raids! lol

sfcmac wrote:

Well I'd have to ask Darren if it's ok for a late comer!  Protocols must be followed out of respect for the FAA Vets!  But  I think I have got a few things that might fit the Bill!  You know last GB I did with darson I got this extreme infatuation with that Blonde? What was her name?

You said you'd had therapy for that fixation!

Not a lot of progress on the Ki-44 as I've been playing on the darkside this week working on the Puma.

Karl

 Well yeah sorta!   It was Court ordered after this last little incident with her. ( chuckle) Hows this for a blast from the past!  Hey Darren told me I had to watch that BOB movie every time I worked on my model to get into the mood! He drove me to it. I got a bunch of things to fit into this GB it should be cool!  Let me check out the 1st page and see what everyone is doing!

I had no idea Sussanh York

was Superman's mother.... Why didn't someone tell me?

 So any how I had to go find her and steal her away from this curious bloke?

 So to really get on her good side I showed her my models. ( babe magnets) she was impressed!

 I still needed a shower so she tagged along........

 I think she got the wrong idea when I showed her my new compressor!

We spent all night looking for my lost hub cover think she got all tuckered out.

 Anyways she liked the Models so much I can't get her to leave now?

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sfcmac wrote:

Wow an impressive list of builds. It looks like we could use some Jap ships and tanks! Whatcha think?

Do I hear a "Mogami" in the background ?  

Summit wrote:

sfcmac wrote:  Wow an impressive list of builds. It looks like we could use some Jap ships and tanks! Whatcha think? Do I hear a "Mogami" in the background ?

My vote is for you to do a Jappo tank, Aaron. So few of those modelled and some crazy camo schemes to boot, Galoot.

Ive done a bit more on the corsair. Ive finished the U/C. Influenced very heavilly from the Frankster,

Id seen a pic of the arrestor hook with the stripes and guessed that they looked black (Probably wrong) LOL. I bought the paints today as well and as the fuse looks like this,

It must be close to painting time, Woo hoo.

...Guy

Actually I would like to see one of those "Mini" tanks they use to throw on the back of the Shermans to take home for the kids !

Guy - Showoff Very nice detail work on the landing gear

Summit and Daywalker...good to see you both are still at it!  I still have the Corsair sitting on the bench just as it was when last I checked it....

Flew some RC this summer; I'm finishing the 6th gallon of nitro since June.

Keep up the fine work, guys!

Joe

 Gosh fellows somebody make up my mind!!!!

sfcmac wrote:

Gosh fellows somebody make up my mind!!!!

I say go for the tank!  With one ship underway and another to build in January, some armor would be good for you.  Honest.

Guy- The force is strong in you!  That is some mighty fine work, and I can tell this Corsair is gonna be SWEEEEET!

Joe- Great to see you again!  Sounds like you had a great summer, SIX GALLONS, wow!

Daywalker wrote:

I say go for the tank!  With one ship underway and another to build in January, some armor would be good for you.  Honest.

Save the Mogami for January. Your ship building skills have already Amazed me

Joe -  Greetings Friend, how have you been. Nice to see your still looking in. Congrats on getting some flying time in. I need to replace all my battery packs as they are several years old and to iffy on holding charges..

What are you doing with all that Nitro ? Making Torpedo juice in the hold ?

Guy great work on the u/c looks nice and used!

Aaron I say go for the tank first

I got started on the painting of the p-47 I tried preshading and am happy so far with the effect

Jason

Definately go for the Tank. Ill look after the Morgami for you. What scale is it. Shes scrummy.

...Guy

 It's that 1/350 Tamiya kit. HAs ore aircraft on board than she ever carried but I am not too picky. Has it's own little bits of PE too. Not much but I do have some IJN railings for her. Since it is a newer release the details are quite nice.

What kinda tank? Big one little one medium one? Maybe a Gun tractor?  LOL!  I'll come up with something cool!

Mobious wrote:

sfcmac wrote:  Well I'd have to ask Darren if it's ok for a late comer!  Protocols must be followed out of respect for the FAA Vets!  But  I think I have got a few things that might fit the Bill!  You know last GB I did with darson I got this extreme infatuation with that Blonde? What was her name?  Hey, sfcmac, you better watch that blonde, It's rumored she likes to smoke around busted gas mains, and get phunkey during bombing raids! lol

But if I were you, I wouldn't yell at her.

Har Har! Don't you yell at me Mr Buddy!

 Ok I have broken sprue!  Picked a random kit that looked cool for a warm up as Ritchie is right about my multiple kits for my many personalities!

Halloween is coming up! OOOOOOOOOOO

 The paint box is the Pola's 1/350 box. How good are you fellows? Anyone care to venture a guess to what it may be?

sfcmac wrote:

How good are you fellows? Anyone care to venture a guess to what it may be?

I know!  It's a ship!

What do I win?

HHHMMMMMMM  Almost right Frank!  Not quite though!  It is 1/200 scale and carries an aircraft though!

Not really a big secret but has been a touchy subject on the forumes lately!

Have another in progress pic!

Ack no! Don't use that name!

It is the Nichimo I-19!  1/200 scale and not a bad looking kit either!

Actually I knew that due to the aircraft and I had just read your shiplist earlier this AM .. I just wanted to see your reaction on the above.. 

Aaron, what a cool build!!! Looking forward to seeing that come together!! Awww it's even motorized to make the annual bathtime more fun!!! Also looking forward to the Mogami and seeing what you can do with the 1/350 Pete's and Jake's!

Guy, the U/C is looking mighty fine!!!! Looking forward to seeing some paint on her soon!!!

Piper, 6 gallons of nitro!!! WOW, sounds like it was a very successful fying season as well.

Summit wrote:

Daywalker wrote: I say go for the tank!  With one ship underway and another to build in January, some armor would be good for you.  Honest. Save the Mogami for January. Your ship building skills have already Amazed me

Hmmm...  I feel out of the loop.  What's happening in January besides winter???

Aaron, I'm looking forward to the I-19.  Subs w/planes.  What a cool concept.

Guy, the bent wingy thingy is comping along splendidly.  I expect to see it finished tomorow.