War In The Pacific Group Build 2009 - 2010

darson wrote:

Guys I've now read through all 36 pages of posts that I missed (phew) and I've updated the roster with new starters and completed builds.  Can everyone just check Page 1 to make sure that I haven't ballsed up your entry?

(snif) you forgot my 1:700 Akagi diorama... (snif)

Paul

...and hopefully you got see my "pe-dawn" post on Pg. 56..

cs

Frank how I managed to miss the pic of the zero I don't know, but she looks amazing the green camo looks perfect.

Dirk nice job on the little dauntless! The damage looks really nice.

Jason

Dirk, nice job on the Dauntless.

Like the battle damage.

Frank, were you having AB problems as the coverage looks a little blotchy?

Seriously, great job on the camo, looking forward to seeing that one complete.

Karl

 Dirk what you have done with that old kit is really astonishing and exemplemary!  Pretty good as well!  Actuallly unbelieveable even!   I see the pics but think Karl is still hallucinating!

Frank I have found that  if you can Get Guy into one of his sneezing fits with a bit of white pepper that I can copy that paint effect on your Zeke simply by stealing his hanky and holding the model up in front of him!  This is how he does his Mottleing but uses jalapino peppers for the color.

 Snot camo effect!

carsanab wrote:

...and hopefully you got see my "pe-dawn" post on Pg. 56..   cs

 I have to go pretty bad when I wake up in the mornings too!

sfcmac wrote:

carsanab wrote: ...and hopefully you got see my "pe-dawn" post on Pg. 56..   cs  I have to go pretty bad when I wake up in the mornings too!

Groooooan!!!!!!  Someone put Sarge back on his old meds please!!!

Dirk and Frank,

Nice work gentlemen.

Razor,

I haven't noticed much of a difference with Mac since he got off his meds (been off his rocker for a long time).  Although he is much more active now, don't know if that's good or bad though.  Would have to ask Dee.

razordws wrote:

sfcmac wrote:  carsanab wrote: ...and hopefully you got see my "pe-dawn" post on Pg. 56.. cs  I have to go pretty bad when I wake up in the mornings too! Groooooan!!!!!!  Someone put Sarge back on his old meds please!!!

Groan yes but bloody funny at the same time  

Thanks for the kind words everyone, trying hard tokeep up with the quality of work around here.  I'm loving this GB!

sfcmac wrote:

Frank I have found that  if you can Get Guy into one of his sneezing fits with a bit of white pepper that I can copy that paint effect on your Zeke simply by stealing his hanky and holding the model up in front of him!  This is how he does his Mottleing but uses jalapino peppers for the color.  Snot camo effect!

Great tip Aaron, thanks!  I used the coffee- overdose method on this one.  Drank a double espresso, then just pushed the trigger on the AB and let my shaking hands do the rest.

Frank I'm sorry I didn't make comment on your zero earlier, but it really looks fantastic.  Thanks for the explanation of that camo scheme I'll definitely be giving it a try.

By the way did you find that you had to thin your paint down a lot or was it a normal mixture?

All, Ok I’ve re-updated page 1 and now should have everybody on board.

Cheers

Daywalker wrote:

Great tip Aaron, thanks!  I used the coffee- overdose method on this one.  Drank a double espresso, then just pushed the trigger on the AB and let my shaking hands do the rest.

Frank, I knew there was a trick to it!!!!!

Dirk loving that lil SBD!!!! Not knocking you at all but Testors, Where are the bloody wheel wells!!!!????

No worries Darren!  I know you are busy trying to catch up here.   I did thin the paint considerably more than usual, probably around 70% thinner (Tamiya X-20) and 30% paint.  Sprayed it at about 15 psi. 

KJ200 wrote:

Frank, were you having AB problems as the coverage looks a little blotchy? Seriously, great job on the camo, looking forward to seeing that one complete.

LOL, yeah... gotta work on my coverage, don't I? LOL...

Dork- Sorry I missed your SBD yesterday, wow!  Swede would be mighty proud of that one.  Nice touch on the damaged wingtip from the Zero encounter.

You would think that Wheel Wells and a cockpit would be something to include in a model. Especially if you are going to include pilots.

If you remember I had commented on how disappointed I was when I opened this kit and almost scraped it. After I decided to keep moving forward on it Someone had asked if I was going to build wheel wells. My response at the time was that I wasn't going to put that much effort into a $7 kit. Next thing you know I re-did the twin 30's with some styrene and added PE gun site and ammo belts. Yet there is still no cockpit! After I did the twins I knew I could have made some kind of cockpit but the fuselage was already closed up. I VOW TO NEVER BUY AN 'El-CHEAP-O' Kit again...

for now.

Over all I have to admit I'm kinda happy with the end results.

Daywalker wrote:

Dork- Sorry I missed your SBD yesterday, wow!  Swede would be mighty proud of that one.  Nice touch on the damaged wingtip from the Zero encounter.

Dork? Did he just call me Dork? I think I've been insulted. WTF?

Just kidding, thanks for the kind words gaywalker.

Dirkpitt289 wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Dork- Sorry I missed your SBD yesterday, wow!  Swede would be mighty proud of that one.  Nice touch on the damaged wingtip from the Zero encounter. Dork? Did he just call me Dork? I think I've been insulted. WTF? Just kidding, thanks for the kind words gaywalker.

ROFLMAO!!!

Dirk, great job on the SBD.  The decals look great! 

Frank, missed commenting on your Zero as well.  Looks freakin' awesome buddy! 

Dirkpitt289 wrote:

simpilot34 wrote: Dirk loving that lil SBD!!!! Not knocking you at all but Testors, Where are the bloody wheel wells!!!!???? ....After I did the twins I knew I could have made some kind of cockpit...

WHOA WHOA WHOA.....DID I MISS SOMETHING??!?!!?..Im going to have to go back and look for THAT post...

hehehe

CS

Dirkpitt289 wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Dork- Sorry I missed your SBD yesterday, wow!  Swede would be mighty proud of that one.  Nice touch on the damaged wingtip from the Zero encounter. Dork? Did he just call me Dork? I think I've been insulted. WTF? Just kidding, thanks for the kind words gaywalker.

  Of ALL the words to mis-type, I pick your name!  Very sorry about that Dirk, no offense intended!  I gotta say though, GREAT comeback.

Daywalker wrote:

Dirkpitt289 wrote:  Daywalker wrote: Dork- Sorry I missed your SBD yesterday, wow!  Swede would be mighty proud of that one.  Nice touch on the damaged wingtip from the Zero encounter. Dork? Did he just call me Dork? I think I've been insulted. WTF? Just kidding, thanks for the kind words gaywalker.   Of ALL the words to mis-type, I pick your name!  Very sorry about that Dirk, no offense intended!  I gotta say though, GREAT comeback.

HAhaha. You guys are the best. THis post reminds me why I like modeling so much: just a tremendous bunch of guys who, for the mostpart, have a good sense of humor.

Daywalker wrote:

Excellent!  Been having some trouble typing of late, gotta slow down and read before posting!

Rule no.8: Don't wear an optivizor while typing!

Karl

KJ200 wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Excellent!  Been having some trouble typing of late, gotta slow down and read before posting! Rule no.8: Don't wear an optivizor while typing! Karl

  That would explain it!!!!  

Frank, the Zero is looking sweet. I love the mottled/wethered effect youve got. Really looks sweet.

Welcome back Darson btw.

...Guy

Gary -  The P40 is shaping up. The kit has a few quirks but it does build up really nice.  I did not use the open canopy on the one I built. I will see if I can find it. Keep with it

Frank -  Man, I am really envious of your Zero paint. You should be writing the How To articles for the mag..  Fantastico

Dirk -  The SBD sure did give you a lot of bang for the buck. I like it and you did a Terrific Job on it .   Heck one of the reasons I like old matchbox and Airfix kits as they might only have a stick and a easy chair. Once the canopy is on no one is the wiser... I have one in 1/48 scale to build (someday), I hope it turns out as nice..

well after a long time the Elves have completed the pit....took a couple of tries....they are worn out...I think they would have prefered working on another floatie..oh well...

now time to move on....get this Buffalo closed up!

and I got the wing tips fixed too...easier than i thought..

Carlos

Charles- I couldn't agree with you more!  There really are a lot of great people around here.

KJ200 wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Excellent!  Been having some trouble typing of late, gotta slow down and read before posting! Rule no.8: Don't wear an optivizor while typing! Karl

AAACCCKKK!  Why do I always hear these importanat tips after I mess up?

Sean- You are WAAAAAY too kind my friend!  Glad you like the mottle.  Had to keep reminding myself not to paint it like an ME-109 or ME-262.

Carlos- Glad to see you're whipping that build into submission!  I really do hope there are no more surprises for you with it.

Frank, copy of the rule book is in the post......

Karl

Thanks guys....although Im still not happy with the IP....I already tore it off once and re painted it...I still think the finish is too rough...the gauges aren't that clear....I might take them off again and use some old decals then the PE face over that...tell you this much, Im loosing faith in these Special Hobby kits...kind of reminds me of the old Nichimo kits...they try to make nice details but the finish molds are real thick and bulky...not as criso as the Haseg or Tamiya kits..Oh well thats just my

Carlos