Weekend Madness GB November 13-15th 2009

bondoman wrote:

No Frank, they're all stark raving nutcases. 48 hours is no joke, but here's the rub. it's pathetic to build the kit with any less finess, care or quality than you would normally expend. Speed doesn't count in sex, drinking alcohol, praying and building models.

Ah, the cool voice of reason.  Thanks Bill, good to see there's one who's not completely off their rocker.

Dave,

Meant to say this Sunday.  The 1/144th AC-130H is a fairly simple kit with a simple paint scheme.  Be about the size of a 1/72 medium bomber.  Now having said that, the Fort Worth Alliance Airshow is at the end of the month and the C-17 Demo Crew is scheduled to perform.  That may change my mind.  If I go C-17, will have to get a bigger display area.

Frank,

Don't let Mac and the other boys get to you.  You just go ahead and build your little six piece model, it'll be alright.

sfcmac wrote:

Oh yeah Dave! Go get the ceremonial beating stick!

You'll have to ask her for it... and I suggest you ask her very nicely! 

Daywalker wrote:

bondoman wrote: No Frank, they're all stark raving nutcases. 48 hours is no joke, but here's the rub. it's pathetic to build the kit with any less finess, care or quality than you would normally expend. Speed doesn't count in sex, drinking alcohol, praying and building models. Ah, the cool voice of reason.  Thanks Bill, good to see there's one who's not completely off their rocker.

Ok now we need to think about this last comment by Frank.  Cool voice of reason? One who's not completely off their rocker?  and this is referencing Billy Bondo?  Heck I need a shot after considering that!

Sir Bill of Bondoness I shall do my best to use the same finess, care and quality that I normally expend.  Don't drink much. Back hurts too much for sex. The only prayer I do  on a daily basis is to do his will. Figured that's about all that will come of it anyways and I build models cuz as a child I thought war was horrible and if they could use toys to fight em no one would have to leave home and get hurt or killed.  Pretty odd that a kid with that wish spent 21 years active duty eh?

 Anyways 48 hours is the equivilant of six 8 hour work days.  So If you spend 8 hours a day on a model for 6 days it doesn't sound so bad does it. Besides your missing the most important part. Can I really do it?  A challenge self imposed and besides I don't want to spend a bunch of doe on extras on the Grand Slam. Saving that for the other version!

 Now  are we going to challenge ourselves and rise to the occassion! Push the limits! Learn and improve our skills with the limited time we have?  Or take the safe bet. Oh sure you may die an old man in your bed being a cautious sort but will you have really lived. Life was meant to be exciting and dynamic! That is what makes it so precious. The mundane insults my spirit and aggrivates me except on those few occassions I can enjoy it as a peaceful moment.

 Besides what if it takes 49 hours or gosh even 50?  Would it make anyone less of a friend here?  Heck I don't think any less of anyone who never finished in reality but rejoice in the attempts and marvel at those that have done such great work using imagination and resourcefulness not so much the big $ extra parts!  That is what I personally like to see and strive to emmulate!

Now Frank gosh dern it entertain me!  Ya think we are gonna live forever!

 Get him Buddy!  Some one give Bondo a shot!  Stark Raving nutcases?!?  I'll take that to being what these so called sane people have for a soul anyday thankyou very much!

A fine example of how speed does indeed count Dave!

bondoman wrote:

Speed doesn't count in sex, drinking alcohol, praying and building models.

Lol Your just saying that cos your slow! I can get sex out the way in just under 2 1/2 minutes!!!    Beat that.   

As for this Lanc promise Medsman, It will take 48hrs just to mask the bleeding canopy. Youll need some serious badgering to keep you going

...Guy

Luftwoller wrote:

bondoman wrote: Speed doesn't count in sex, drinking alcohol, praying and building models. Lol Your just saying that cos your slow! I can get sex out the way in just under 2 1/2 minutes!!!    Beat that.

2 and a 1/2 minutes and that includes the post coital cigarette!

Me, I don't smoke so a straight 60 seconds!

Anyway you're all girls, I'm still doing that 1/35 Dora and double BR52 Kriegloks.

And then on Sunday I'm gonna..........

Karl

Mac,

Frank's back doesn't hurt, so he can take his time and gosh dern he is goin' to entertain ME! 

Dee I am so sorry his back still hurts!  I hope it is better soon! 

Hellcat

KJ200 wrote:

Luftwoller wrote:  bondoman wrote: Speed doesn't count in sex, drinking alcohol, praying and building models. Lol Your just saying that cos your slow! I can get sex out the way in just under 2 1/2 minutes!!!    Beat that.    2 and a 1/2 minutes and that includes the post coital cigarette! Me, I don't smoke so a straight 60 seconds! Anyway you're all girls, I'm still doing that 1/35 Dora and double BR52 Kriegloks. And then on Sunday I'm gonna.......... Karl

WWWWWAAAAAAAYYYYY too much info being shared here guys and gals!

Haligan wrote:

Mac, Frank's back doesn't hurt, so he can take his time and gosh dern he is goin' to entertain ME!  Dee I am so sorry his back still hurts!  I hope it is better soon!    Hellcat

Oh boy now I have gone and done it! Poor Frank. Dave I think the beating stick would seem like a vacation after all that. No wonder it takes him so long to paint! I fully understand the V-2 fixation now after looking at the general shape of it.

 Roy try that simple green to strip the paint soak it for a day or so in straight stuff. Works just as good as oven cleaner and won't fume out the house or burn your skin. Sean turned me on to that!

 Karl the Dora has me plum beat I am shamed!

Guy!  I don't think I can beat that record!

Where is Bondo now?  He has got me all riled up!  So I guess I shall have to put words into his mouth! (again) , " Aaron you should really heed the warning lables on your medication when it states alcohol may intensify the effects"

 Sorry Bill and all, hope I wasn't to much of a grouch.

 Just got finished talking to two Army Recruiters with my boy. Man it makes me feel pretty old on top of all the feelings that go along with that.

 Haligan  please tell Frank I promise to be nice if you let him come play with us again! Please?

wyoroy wrote:

You like?

More like "I want"  

Roy, hope all goes well with the strip down of the P-40 and please post pics here of your progress.  So are you changing your build to a V-2 as well?  If so, beware the wrath of the over-acheivers like Aaron. 

Buddy, I have to agree with you.  WAAAAAAYYYYY to much info! 

This sounds fun.  Got a question though are resin kits allowed?  If so I know what Id like to do, if I can score the kit in time.  Otherwise guess Ill do something from the stash, maybe a Cubana 154m. Either way it will be 1/144 and a airliner.

razordws wrote:

I like that plan Roy.  Hard to go wrong with 1/72 airfix for a quick fun build, unless of course you are a rivet counter.

You won't be short of rivets to count on that kit!

Karl

KJ200 wrote:

razordws wrote: I like that plan Roy.  Hard to go wrong with 1/72 airfix for a quick fun build, unless of course you are a rivet counter.  You won't be short of rivets to count on that kit! Karl

  Good one Karl.  Nothing a light sanding won't take care of though.

Wow, some of you guys are nuts - in the nicest way! Build a Mach 2 or a Contrails kit, in 48 hours?  Heck, would take me that long just to build the cockpit!  Or longer...  Still, I've been following the thread, and I'm really excited!  As for me, I've decided not open a fresh box, so, it's got to be one that's been open, put into a storage box (ex.ice cream or Chinese box), but not started.  The choices:

Revell Germany Ferrari F-50.  I did cut the body off the sprue, but not cleaned the cut, so, just about accepable.

Revell America AC Shelby Cobra

Eduard 1/72 Albatross (cut the sprues, to fit into the Chinese delivery container), but left everything on the spruces)

Eduard 1/144 Avia S-92 (ME-262) - if I did, might do it in Israeli colours.

1/72 Hasegawa Shinden Kei - bagged, but no box or instructions, bought as a 2nd hard bargain.

So chaps, any suggestions as to which kit (or, indeed, kits) to use?  Bit nervous about the Albatross, as never completed a biplane yet!

Osher,

If it was me, I would either go with one of the cars or the Eduard Albatros...

Personally, I wouldn't build a kit with no insturctions for a weekend build, because if something goes wrong (not saying it will, but if it does), then it could take a lot of work to correct it. Not trying to put you of it, but it might be easier to do a kit with the instructions for this, as you are already pressed for time... 

And as for the Me-262... Well, thats up to you...

And biplanes aren't that scary

Hope this helps...

Osher, my vote would be for the Shinden! I'm doing the old Tamiya one so it would be nice to compare.  Besides, who needs instructiions?  Are we not men?   

Second choice would be the 1/144 avia.  Those are nice little kits to build.  But then I'm nt much of a car guy so I don't know how to compare them.

razordws wrote:

Besides, who needs instructiions?  Are we not men?

Uh-huh... there goes the manly macho trying to take on the world without asking for directions again

osher wrote:

Wow, some of you guys are nuts - in the nicest way! Build a Mach 2 or a Contrails kit, in 48 hours?  Heck, would take me that long just to build the cockpit!  Or longer...  Still, I've been following the thread, and I'm really excited!

My first thought was to really test myself and do a vac kit.  But 48 hours would give no time to sit and ponder though and I need to sit and ponder stuff while building vac kits.