Eye In The Sky GB - January 2010 - October 2010

Looking good!  Sounds like the kit fought you all the way, hate it when one does that.

Thanks Simpilot and Jmabx  I have to admit this kit has been a challenge and not one of my better builds but so far I am happy with it. Anyway here is a very close to finished picture for you, I just have a few odds and ends to add with a bit of touch up to do yet. I am hoping to call her finished tomorrow evening.

Looking forward to seeing the Avenger finished, Randy!   Nice job on the paint. Sometimes I think you're trying to torture yourself with some of the kits you build but they always look great in the end.

Randy that is really looking great now!!!!!

WOW B17Pilot I would think that is better than winning the contest, congratulations and well done

Got some Paint on the Avenger last night and thought I would post a couple WIP pictures for ya.

B17Pilot

Took my Mossie to a contest over the weekend (didn't win anything , way to many good looking models), but a representative from the USS Lexington museum in Corpus Christi, TX was there and wanted my Mossie.  So if you're in Corpus after Oct. 1, 2010, you will be able to view it on display, along with 300 other models.

B17 I would have to say that that in itself is an honor and a prize worth far more than what could have been won from the contest!!!! WELL DONE!!!!! Told you you would win something!!!!! AWESOME!!!!

Took my Mossie to a contest over the weekend (didn't win anything , way to many good looking models), but a representative from the USS Lexington museum in Corpus Christi, TX was there and wanted my Mossie.  So if you're in Corpus after Oct. 1, 2010, you will be able to view it on display, along with 300 other models.

Aggieman thanks for allowing the markings.  I did more digging on this build and found an interesting history on her, I will post it when I post my finished pictures Ole 309 got around

Jmabx I hope to have some paint on her by the end of the week if not sooner.

Oh boy... when do we get to see some paint on her, Randy?

I'm okay with those markings

Thank you guys I hope to get some paint on her today or in the morning as I still need to get the masking done.

Aggieman those wings are for the retooled Revell P-51B/C kit. so far I am pleased with it considering what the old kit was like. For 12 bucks at the LHS you cant go wrong with it in my opinion. It has more detail in the cockpit, recessed panel lines and rivets. The only old fit issues it has so far are the belly scoop and the nose piece. Other than those places I haven't needed to use any filler.

Aggieman question for ya, this Avenger lit has been a bear to build and its the old revell CAF kit, I have been thinking of using the CAF markings instead of one that was in the North Atlantic ( of course those markings could have been there)  Would that still fit into the group ? The aircraft number is 309 with white arrows on the wings and tail. I couldnt find anything about it after a quick search on the internet other than the little CAF info.

Yep, looks like an Avenger.  Good work.  Are those wings in the background part of a P-40?

Randy she's looking good mate!!!! Like you I have some kits I know will be a bugger to build but at the same time will be close enough to be looking like they should. may seem a bit rough to you now but, wait till you get some paint flying to judge.

Finally got some WIP pictures for you guys. This kit almost beat me but now its ready for the paint shop, wont be one of my best builds but it will look like an Avenger I think.

Guys I havent forgotten this group the Avenger has be making me crazy its such an old and bad kit. But I have been back at it again, went to take some WIP pictures and the batteries in the camera are dead, go figure huh. Anyway I will get some pictures up tomorrow for ya

Nice work B17!!! You sure laid down that paint real nice... looks smooth.

I have the Airfix Mosquito hiding in the stash but I don't think it will build up as nice as that one.

Thanks Ya'll!  I don't know about a trophy, guess will see here in a couple weeks.

Great weathering Aggieman, looks like they rode her hard!! I've missed a bunch of pages gang, I'll go back through & get caught up on the next rainout  day

Vance

WOW B17 that looks stunning mate!!! Surely will take home a trophy!!!! Best of luck at the contest buddy!!!

Wow, that's a nice Mossie!  I really like that color for the photo-reconn Mosquito. 

I'm considering that BoB group build as well.

Alright! Got my PR Mosquito all done!  Kinda of nice to go back and do an OOB build after a very long AM/scratch build.  Just in time for a contest in two weeks!

The the bottom of the aircraft:

And finally a nose/prop close up:

Now onto my Bf-109 for the BoB GB!

Konig, you are a brave man going after a 1/144 single engine WWII plane.  The only time I touch a 144 scale kit is when it says Airbus or Boeing airliner on it

Konig, Really looking forward to seeing your mini-Jake come together!!! Quite partial to that one you know.

vetteman42

Aggieman that Storch is over the top BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!! man.  She looks like she has had a very hard life, the weathering is perfect I love her.

Aggieman that Storch is over the top BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!! man.  She looks like she has had a very hard life, the weathering is perfect I love her. Leme tell ya if you ever get tired of her, ( and I don't see that happening) there is room on my shelf for her.

Konigwolf13 wow I cant wait to see this build It amazes me how some of you can work on something soooo small and make it look so good.

Nice work on the Storch Steven!   She looks like she's been put through the paces. Well done!

Andrew - A single engine floater in 1/144??? You're crazy!!!   

Nice stuff so far, realy loved that Taifun. Well I'm down for a 1/144 scale bird so I figured I might do a base as well, Work so far

Yet to start on the plane, rather basic so when I do shouldnt take long

Andrew

Outstanding mate!!! Really looks the part of a workhorse!!

Here she is, completed and ready for the final reveal.

Aggie, I love it. I think the weathering looks very realistic. Great job.  

Art