War In The Pacific Group Build 2009 - 2010

Aaronw wrote:

How broadly are you applying the war in the pacific? I have an Airfix Gruman Duck (thanks Bondo how did you know I was looking for one?) and some decals for a US Coast Guard aircraft based in California. Its technically the pacific and it would have been looking for Japanese subs but its not the first thing most think of when they hear war in the pacific. If that will work I'll build the duck.

Given that the Japanese attacked as far south as Sydney with Submarines and we Australians certainly consider that part of the Pacific war, then I am absolutley going to Given that the Japanese attacked as far south as Sydney with Submarines and we Australians certainly consider that part of the Pacific war, then I am absolutely going to allow a Coast Guard bird from California.

So Aaron [welcome] to the build and I'll look forward to checking out your duck as it comes along.

Mobious wrote:

stikpusher wrote: Considering that Japanese subs did operate off the California coast for awhile early in the war, even torpedoing some ships and doing a shelling of an oil refinery in the Santa Barbabra area.  I seen that movie, 1941, with J. Belushi, as a P40 pilot. John Candy and Dan Akryod were part of an M3 Lee tank crew. Slim Pickins as Hollis Wood, And the Polar Bear HahYeeWood! HahYeeWood! HahYeeWood! LOL  I believe it was a U-boat with a Japenese crew that shelled an amusement park An excellent War Commedy!

Yes a true classic I think!!!!

stikpusher wrote:

Considering that Japanese subs did operate off the California coast for awhile early in the war, even torpedoing some ships and doing a shelling of an oil refinery in the Santa Barbabra area.

 I seen that movie, 1941, with J. Belushi, as a P40 pilot. John Candy and Dan Akryod were part of an M3 Lee tank crew. Slim Pickins as Hollis Wood, And the Polar Bear HahYeeWood! HahYeeWood! HahYeeWood! LOL  I believe it was a U-boat with a Japenese crew that shelled an amusement park An excellent War Commedy!

How broadly are you applying the war in the pacific?

I have an Airfix Gruman Duck (thanks Bondo how did you know I was looking for one?) and some decals for a US Coast Guard aircraft based in California. Its technically the pacific and it would have been looking for Japanese subs but its not the first thing most think of when they hear war in the pacific. If that will work I'll build the duck.

anthony2779 wrote:

Wow so far I think i'm the only armor guy,no shermans or japanese tanks yet ???

 I was considering a Sherman, but the kit in the stash is the Dragon M4 ETO version. I opted for the F4F-4, next best thing to a tank.

Just the fact that putting "Disco Stud" on your jacket was considered cool makes me laugh...and I'm a 70's and 80's child!

My favorite episode is a tie between Homer selling his soul to the Devil for a doughnut and the one where Homer and Bart run across the wrecked "sugar truck".  Best line: "Woo-Hoo! Three day weekend!"

...Sorry, this is way , but too good to pass up!

I like your username: Being a Simpson fan, I get it!!

Mucker  just remember Disco Stu doesn't advertise

I've Got a couple things to finish up and then I'll be starting my Ki-43

Jason

DiscoStu wrote:

And I'm starting to sweat some parts I ordered from Great Models for the GB.  I NEED the PE rigging set for the Pete and some resin seats for the Dauntless, both of which are backordered!  Yikes!

I know that feeling! Not a good one.

By the way, I like your username: Being a Simpson fan, I get it!!

I'm rarin', got the MG barrels for the Mariner AND the Privateer.

Jeaton's doing the three color flying boat, I'm in with all dark Navy Blue. We are going to womp you all.

Mucker you didn't I had a big brain fart there.

Jason

mucker wrote:

So how are you guys killing time until the 14th? I'm using the downtime to rearrange the model desk and add lights.

Well I'm building an ARH Tiger chopper for the Helicopter GB, a 1/48 Crusader (tank) and I'm trying to finish off my F4U-5N for the Corsair GB.

Sean excellent choice, consider yourself rostered for a Shermy

mucker wrote:

So how are you guys killing time until the 14th? I'm using the downtime to rearrange the model desk and add lights.

After the "bad things happen to models in the heat" discussion I spent a few hours going through my stash. Everything looks OK (phew!) and I moved them into our storage unit - a nice, indoor a/c space.

I also got some build time over the holiday to work on the P34. I got about 30 parts prepped and painted (4 colors). Only two more colors to go, hopefully this week, then I can start assembling the rear suspension!

I never realized this kit was the first 1/20 Tamiya put out. It started their line of 1/20 F1 cars. It was also motorized at some point and has the separately molded AA battery lid in the bottom of the chassis. This will have to be mounted, filled, smoothed, etc. Sounds like a natural break point for this GB!

anthony2779 wrote:

Wow so far I think i'm the only armor guy,no shermans or japanese tanks yet ???

We cant have that now - Darren  put me down for a 1/35 M4A2 Tarawa Sherman by Dragon also. Anthony I am not a "Die Hard Armor " builder but I have been wanting to build this kit for some time..

jay12472 wrote:

Mucker I have built the Hasegawa ki 27 and am looking foward to seeing the fine molds version. Jason

Jason, I may have mis-typed...I've got the Fine Molds A5M2 Claude (Type 96 Carrier Fighter). I've built the Hasegawa Ki-27 as well...very nice, especially for an older kit. I wish Hasegawa made some of the more obscure bombers (like the Peggy, etc,) in 1/48. There were some neat lesser known old IJA and IJN planes from WWII.

Ken to the build.

Mucker I have built the Hasegawa ki 27 and am looking foward to seeing the fine molds version.

Darren I have lots of Japanese aircraft and this will give me good reason to build muy betty! maybe

Jason

darson wrote:

KC no problems, consider yourself added.  I'll put you down for the Tamiya Zero.  Oh by the way, do you mind giving me a first name for the roster, thanks. Cheers

Darren.......

yea, the name is KEN.

Thanks to XO Richie for doing that bit of research for me, ta mate.

Charles the A5M is absolutely acceptable so I'll put you down for it.

Hey Carlos how about some more photos of the Serian. It was looking very nice when we saw it last, has a lot been done since then?

KC no problems, consider yourself added.  I'll put you down for the Tamiya Zero.  Oh by the way, do you mind giving me a first name for the roster, thanks.

Cheers

hi DARREN.....

thank god i saw this post.....SO KINDLY ADD ME,, i'm about done with a client's build and i checked my stash to find both a TAM A6M2 zero and a Birdcage Corsair

i'll just do 1 (maybe both, if not too lazy).....hehehe

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carsanab wrote:

Well considering I jumped the gun with my Serian (see earlier posts)...which is coming along quite nicely....my "official" build will be the Rufe...then I will most likely do a Buffalo I got sitting quietly in my closet...Boy that sure sounds strange!!!!!HAHAHAHAHA Carlos

I'll have what he's havin'