4th ANNUAL SECRET SANTA GROUP BUILD: SANTA'S NEW SLEIGH: AIRCRAFT

Hey guys,

just got back from deployment, so I ought to be able to get back on the A10 here in the next few days.

Satch- Nice work! That really is colorful.

Well boys, It's done.  My secret Santa sent a kit that was a little outside my comfort zone.  It was a nice one but not something that I would have chosen, but isn't that the point?

The Academy 1/48th P-26 Peashooter.

I chose the most colorful scheme to hide the construction flaws!  I now know that I never want to build WWI aircraft or ships or anything else with rigging.  I tried thread and that didn't work so well so I went with stretched sprue.  Don't look too closely or you will see the gobs of super glue and accelerator.  Good thing this goes into a cabinet and not on a contest table.

Thanks to   Sub Revolution for challenging me! 

Satch

My secret santa entry is done, pictures to follow.  Worked on decals all day today.

Satch

Since there are some of us thinking about this - and yet no one has stepped up to host a 5th year.....

I will take the bull by the horns, and get this party started.....

Please go to this link to a new GB /forums/t/132951.aspx

Deadline to sign up is November 26th.  I will get everyone matched up and an email out to you all that sign up by the end of the day November 27th.

Lofweir, where are ya buddy? This was my 1st Secret Santa ( and I think it's an absolutely GREAT thing )so I'm not exactly sure how to set it up, and the badge thingee is way past me, but if I can help out in any way I'm there.

swingr1121

Bullet21:

It's too damn quiet out there boys, better fix bayonets and get ready for a fight. No, really, where did y'all get to? Are we going to let this Secret Santa GB end at 4? I say "Nay Nay!" Let's get at 'er and make #5 happen!!  How do you guys feel about it?

 

 

Haven't been around for a little bit due to some family issues.  I really need to get on my kit.  Unfortunately my bench time has dwindled in the last few months.  As far as a 5th GB goes, I'd be up for it, but we've really got to get on the ball here.  Fast too.  It's already November.

I have been busy with job hunting and family issues as well.  I need to get some bench time - need to change the focus of life right now.

I am all for a 5th year!  It helps my 'Christmas attitude' knowing I am getting someone something that they will enjoy, but be a surprise Christmas morning.

Who will start the new forum subject? 

Bullet21

It's too damn quiet out there boys, better fix bayonets and get ready for a fight. No, really, where did y'all get to? Are we going to let this Secret Santa GB end at 4? I say "Nay Nay!" Let's get at 'er and make #5 happen!!  How do you guys feel about it?

Haven't been around for a little bit due to some family issues.  I really need to get on my kit.  Unfortunately my bench time has dwindled in the last few months.  As far as a 5th GB goes, I'd be up for it, but we've really got to get on the ball here.  Fast too.  It's already November.

Im still trying to find time to start my FW from #4 but Im all for a #5!!!!

Carlos

It's too damn quiet out there boys, better fix bayonets and get ready for a fight. No, really, where did y'all get to? Are we going to let this Secret Santa GB end at 4? I say "Nay Nay!" Let's get at 'er and make #5 happen!!  How do you guys feel about it?

Whew!! Had to go back 4 pages to find us. Well, summer is evidently over, judging by the amount of leaves covering my lawns. Had a very busy one this year too. Lots of yardwork and landscaping, rebuilt my deck, finished building our new softball fields and even found time to get married! On the down side, I did not get any time to build. Time to sit at the bench is about the only thing I look forward to in winter, so bring it on!!  As far as my build goes, I am ready to slap on some paint. I'll get some pics on as soon as I get the airbrush going. And HEY!! Are we gonna do this again? Count me in if we do.

Cheers, Dennis

Thanks for the comments on the 190 guys. I also forgot to thank Jeaton for such a great present for this build its greatly appreciated.

Great work on the B-25 by the way its looking terrific

Its good to see some good progress going on in this build so keep up the good work fellas. I am still watching everyones build.

Steve

Awesome work on the B25 Jeaton!

Here is my progress. I painted the base color on the exterior surfaces of model. I've never tried painting the major pieces before assembly, but with the A10's complex shape, I thought it might be a good idea to make painting easier later.

Here are some pictures, finally!   All the detail in this kit takes a while to put in place.  Everything fits so far, but it takes a lot of trial fitting to figure out the placements, and the sub assemblies have to be done carefully to avoid misalignment later on.  I have not done a lot of weathering on the inside parts as they will all be in shadow once the fuselage is closed up.  However, I think a lot will be visible through the windows provided I keep them clear.  I have been doing a lot of walking away from the bench to let parts and paint dry.  Other time commitments haven't helped progress either.  Here are some pictures.  Building notes with these pictures are on my website, here:

http://yolo.net/~jeaton/mymodels/b25/1b25/1b25.html

Still here. Just broke sprue on the A10, should post pictures soonish.

Very nice work on the FW190!

Nice work Steve, I think I will buy an Eduard Fw-190.

I really should get started on my F-14

I'm still here, been working on my Accurate Miniatures B-25D.  Pictures soon.  The 190 looks like you did a nice job, good work.

Looks good Steve, nice job. I was interested to see how pre-shading the panel lines worked, looks like it works pretty well. I did make some progress on that Sabre, pretty much ready for paint. I'm wanting to try that Alclad paint on it but I've never used the stuff before. Gotta be a 1st time for everything though eh?

Take care,

Dennis.

And shes done. just a few pics. Dont think anyone is here anymore

Steve

Painted and panel wash and decals on

Steve

Hey guys here is my latest update on my fw 190a-8. was a bear to close up the fuselage and wings but its all together now and put down some paint last nite.

Hope everyone else is doing well on their builds

Steve

im so gonna have to join the next one, this looks awesome fun.

Hey guys, im still here plugging away on my fw-a8. Been quiet around here lately so how is everyone doing on their builds. Here is some of my progress

I am ready to close up the fuselage soon and have to squeeze the pit, gun bay, tail wheel and engine into a very small space.

Steve

Hey Bullet,

I think its the cockpit looks great, your building a F-86 right?

You should use Alclad II. Its great stuff, its the only paint I use for Metal finishes. Its the only Aluminum paint that I have found that doesn't fingerprint, and can have tape on it.

For nose weight, I just use epoxy and BBs.

Excited to see the finished jet.

And before ya start, I know I need a new camera. Well, this is the 2nd time I painted the cockpit and quite frankly I gotta say it don't exactly match the picture I had in my head. But I gotta get moving so this is it. Just trying to figure out what to use, and how to secure it, for nose wieght. Any suggestions?

I'm thinking of trying that Alclad paint for the finish. I've never tried the stuff before so any tips would be appreciated. Thanx guys.

Thanks MPH, I actually airbrushed the cockpit and then used Prisma colored pencils for the switches, and a toothpick for  the seatbelts.

You should get a F-18

There is some great work going on here!  Sorry I have been MIA for so long.  Between this broken ankle {almost ready to get rid of this boot} and work - I have been un-motivated and mentally blized to do anything. 

I should have at least kept an eye on the work that everyone else has been doing!

But thanks to 'sub revolution' {aka Tristan} for sending me the Squadron Su-25 book, I may have gotten the modivation to make it to the workbench.  That and do a better job of watching everyone else's progress.

Raptor - that F-18 looks smart.  Made me realize that I have never built an F-18.  Need to add that to the list.  Nice start on the A-10 office - the painting all by hand?

Just want to stop by and give an update that I have broken sprue and have flung paint on plastic. Just finished building the engine tonight and what a jem it was. I also painted the interior colours of the rlm 02 and rlm 66. Will post a progress pic of the engine etc soon. Hows everyone else doing

Steve