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

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  • Member since
    September 2007
  • From: Crystal Lake, IL
Posted by firesmacker on Friday, December 25, 2009 5:56 PM

John, I'm really glad you liked it. I looked closely at your web-site to try and find something you probably hadn't built yetWink. I was thrilled when I got your name so I could get you something nice like you did for me last year. Looking forward to seeing it all built up. Merry Christmas.

Regards,

Jeff

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    January 2015
  • From: Katy, TX
Posted by Aggieman on Friday, December 25, 2009 5:52 PM

Thanks to Joe aka Skull Gundam for the latest addition to my modeling habit, the Tamiya 1/48 A6M2 Zero.

Sorry, I was not able to get any pictures taken but will post build pictures once I get started.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

  • Member since
    October 2007
  • From: Bothell, WA
Posted by btp2k2 on Friday, December 25, 2009 4:13 PM

Hey Mike! Glad to hear you enjoyed the Disney Princess wrapping paper so much! I was going through the bin of rolls and thought that was perfect!

Hope you enjoy the kit...can't wait to see what you do with it!

 I got an Italeri 48th scale A-4E/F from Paul E Styrene...which is perfect because I am a huge Scooter fan and have been very curious to see what is in the box. The decal sheet alone is worth it's weight in gold! Thanks Paul E Styrene!

The camera battery died so it's on the charger....I'll get a pic up as soon as I get the camera charged

Merry Christmas!

Paul I Like Tomcats!
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    September 2009
  • From: Guam
Posted by sub revolution on Friday, December 25, 2009 1:49 PM

So now that the kid is down for a "nap" I can take a look at this thing. So here is the parts picture.

 

I'm thinking if I feel really brave when I build this, I want to do the experimental JAWS camoflage scheme (sometimes called the "jellybean" camoflage. I need to improve my airbrush skills first, though.

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    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Friday, December 25, 2009 12:43 PM

Many thanks to Jeff (Firesmacker) for gifting me with an Accurate Miniatures B-25C/D kit, high on my list of subjects to build, with a bonus of the Quickboost gun barrels.  And if that were not good enough, he also sent me the tee shirt!  It's from the Navy Firefighter School, Great Lakes Illinois.  When you get to be my age you appreciate a warm t-shirt!  Thanks, Jeff!

Merry Christmas to all!

 

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    December 2007
  • From: California
Posted by Paul E. Styrene on Friday, December 25, 2009 11:02 AM

First off - kudos to Lofweir for arranging this! This looks like its becoming a great tradition on the forums and I'm definitely having a lot of fun.

Carlos (carsonab) nailed it for me! Thank you so much for the Me262. The last one I built was in the mid-70's and was a 1/72 blister pack. A perfect combination of "WWII Luftwaffe or modern jet"!!!

 

 

Now come on folks - no fair taking a shower before the pictures! Smile

Merry Christmas !

~Gary

  • Member since
    September 2007
  • From: Crystal Lake, IL
Posted by firesmacker on Friday, December 25, 2009 10:43 AM

Bingo! Got this awesome SBD-5 and a flight deck display base from Dennis-"Bullet21".  Thank you so much for this great gift my friend. Merry Christmas to everyone.

Regards,

Jeff

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    January 2004
  • From: Colorado
Posted by mph34 on Friday, December 25, 2009 10:29 AM

To Chris {kg4gpg} thanks for the Su-25. Yes  I have been looking to buy this kit for the Bear Trap GB. 

Sorry - no photos from the opening.

Merry Christmas to everyone!  

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    January 2004
  • From: Colorado
Posted by mph34 on Friday, December 25, 2009 10:15 AM

Glad I made the right call.  You should enjoy this kit - lke most Tamya kits, they almost build themselves.

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    September 2008
  • From: World Champions! Not anymore..
Posted by swingr1121 on Friday, December 25, 2009 9:49 AM

Looks like we're enjoying a pretty good Christmas this year.  Happy happy, merry merry everyone.  I would like to say Thank you to Paul, btp2k2, for his awesome gift for me.  First off, the wrapping paper....

 

See what I've had to endure the last month and a half!  But, beneath the paper was a model that will challenge my paint skills to strive for a great NMF.

 

F-84G for the win here!  I'm a fan of the WWII stuff, but I also fall for the early straight winged jets.  Awesome!  Thanks Paul!

 

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

Mike

  • Member since
    September 2009
  • From: Guam
Posted by sub revolution on Friday, December 25, 2009 9:23 AM

A big thanks to my secret santa, Matt (mph34 on FSM, I believe.) Not only did he figure out my favorite airplane, he also gave me sanding sticks to go with it. Just what I needed! More pictures to come once the two-year old goes to bed, then I will decide what I want to do with it. Thanks again Matt!

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    July 2005
  • From: Texas
Posted by painklr on Friday, December 25, 2009 5:19 AM

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!! Visiting my son out of state and will not be back till the 27th to open mine.  Can't wait...

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    June 2003
  • From: Caput Mundi
Posted by Avus on Friday, December 25, 2009 3:22 AM

A very MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you!

A big thank you for my Secret Santa, Oliver (ollie here on FSM) for sending me this great model:

Academy's 1/35 AH-1W Super Cobra with NTS update; one of my favourite helos. The others are Black Hawks and Little Birds (write that up for next year!).

So I guess this makes me the first victim! Now let's see the other ones.

Klaus

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  • From: waynesboro va, via Ireland
Posted by sidure on Friday, December 25, 2009 1:14 AM

Its Christmas day and all the waiting is over, but like some others I have to wait till morning when my daughter gets here to open the presents. So till then I have to wait. Make sure we post pics of the opening of pressies

Steve

  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Monster Island-but vacationing in So. Fla
Posted by carsanab on Friday, December 25, 2009 12:46 AM

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FRIENDS!!!!!

There just has to be something special about a day that makes us all feel like little kids again!!

Enjoy it all to the fullest with your families and friends!!

Be safe all

Carlos

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  • From: Katy, TX
Posted by Aggieman on Friday, December 25, 2009 12:34 AM

Merry Christmas from Texas!  I'm up playing Santa Claus, taking a short break but looking forward to finally opening that package that arrived a couple of months ago once all the family arrives in the morning.

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    September 2008
  • From: World Champions! Not anymore..
Posted by swingr1121 on Thursday, December 24, 2009 11:21 PM

It's Christmas now on the east coast.  Merry Christmas everyone. 

  • Member since
    August 2008
  • From: Round Lake Heights, IL
Posted by Lofweir on Thursday, December 24, 2009 2:54 PM

We have a couple in Europe.  Is it Christmas there yet?

Currently Building: Tamiya 1/35 Panther Ausf. A
  • Member since
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  • From: Guam
Posted by sub revolution on Thursday, December 24, 2009 2:13 PM

So who's going to be the first victim on Cmas? Anybody here in Japan? Australia? How about Europe?

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  • From: waynesboro va, via Ireland
Posted by sidure on Thursday, December 24, 2009 12:07 PM

The days are down to hours now, can ya stand it any longer. On the home stretch now so hang in there fellas, this time tomorrow we will have our pressies

Steve

  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: Caput Mundi
Posted by Avus on Thursday, December 24, 2009 1:04 AM

carsanab

To Whom It May Concern.....

TIME TO CHANGE THE SHREDDED NEWSPAPER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BOX!!! OH AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM WATER!!!!

Q.: Can I feed it after midnight?!
A.: NO! But can open it!

Yppee!! Only 16 hrs. to go!

Klaus

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  • From: World Champions! Not anymore..
Posted by swingr1121 on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 8:17 PM

Here's some Christmas cheer for you guys...

 

ETA:  interesting, the html editor allowed me to embed video, the preview allowed me to see the video, but when I post, there's no video!  Grr....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk4woNRD7NQ

  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Colorado
Posted by mph34 on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 5:37 PM

Should I be concerned - the box from my secret Santa started to tick this afternoon.............. Tongue Tied

 

On another note - has anyone else had problems getting onto the Forums since Fine Scale revised thier website?

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 3:40 PM

Ick!Gift

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Monster Island-but vacationing in So. Fla
Posted by carsanab on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 11:58 AM

To Whom It May Concern.....

TIME TO CHANGE THE SHREDDED NEWSPAPER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BOX!!! OH AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM WATER!!!!

 

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  • Member since
    August 2008
  • From: Round Lake Heights, IL
Posted by Lofweir on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 8:26 AM

Airholes!  I knew i forgot something when I was wrapping!

Currently Building: Tamiya 1/35 Panther Ausf. A
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    September 2008
  • From: World Champions! Not anymore..
Posted by swingr1121 on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 7:52 AM

C'mon guys, Christmas is only a day and change away...why is this thread on page 2?! 

As an update, my gift has ceased growling at me now when I touch it.  Guess there wasn't enough food in the box...oops..

  • Member since
    August 2008
  • From: Round Lake Heights, IL
Posted by Lofweir on Sunday, December 20, 2009 9:19 PM

Hey, we got 1.5 inches.  That's fairly Christmasy, I believe.

Currently Building: Tamiya 1/35 Panther Ausf. A
  • Member since
    September 2008
  • From: World Champions! Not anymore..
Posted by swingr1121 on Sunday, December 20, 2009 7:26 PM

sub revolution

The wife and I contemplated doing Cmas now while there is snow on the ground. Is that wrong?

Not wrong at all....but you still have to wait til Friday for ours... 

Update, 23.2" of snow in Philadelphia this weekend...Most ever in December.

 

Mike

  • Member since
    September 2009
  • From: Guam
Posted by sub revolution on Sunday, December 20, 2009 10:27 AM

The wife and I contemplated doing Cmas now while there is snow on the ground. Is that wrong?

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