The 144 Group Build - Complete, pics pg 1

My Apologies to all for my lack of involvement in my own GB. I had a change of medication in late January, this has given me a side effect of hand tremors that I hoped would dissapear after a few weeks, unfortunately they they have not gone. This has affected my fine painting abilities with anything smaller than 48 scale being problematic, and anything fine on 144 being a damn mess, as such my intrest has waned somewhat. I have been keeping up with all posts, I've just been on the quiet side.

So again my apologies I'm still trying to finish a few builds before the end of time.

Andrew

PS Dont ya just love Lithium

More power scotty,

Great job. The weaps look awsome for such a small scale!

Travis/STFD637

WOW, thaose tein Harriers look great.

Andrew,

I sent in my review yesterday, so here are photos of my now completed Harriers.  Any and all comments will be appreciated.

Andrew

I signed up for this GB but it started to look like i wasn't going to come through.  But I got a commission build of a carrier deck scene with 2 a/c and 2 tractors that I have a Chance to get done by May.  Will that count as 4 for your total?  I'll have more details with the kits arrive.

Travis,

    A lot of work equals beautiful results, and you certainly obtained that with your B-2!!     Outstanding job!!!

Take care,

Frank

STFD637

 I can only hope that DML comes out with one. There kits are great in this scale.

 

Scotty,

Thanks for the kind words. The tanks were built stock since the laser blast effect is molded in such a way that if you leave it off, there's no issues with the tank parts themselves. The laser parts went into the spare parts bin. Word of warning, if you plan on eliminating the underside seam on the war machines be prepared to use a lot of elbow grease!

Cheers,Douglas

More Power Scotty

Roger-wilco,

I have that kit War of the Worlds kit in my stash, so it was nice to see it built up.  I see that you opted not to install the "laser blasts" included in the kit.  Did you have any additional work to perform on the tanks without having those parts installed?

SuppressionFire,

Although I have not checked in lately, I am still progressing on the Harriers.  I am currently in the process of installing the landing gear and ordnance as both planes are painted, decaled, and sealed at this point.  I am hoping to wrap things up this weekend if all goes well.  I did manage to take a couple of in progress photos early to show the pilots in place, but I still need to download them to Photobucket to post them here.

All,

Those are some great builds so far!   I am hoping not to drag down the level of quality too far with my entries.

Roger-wilco,

I have that kit War of the Worlds kit in my stash, so it was nice to see it built up.  I see that you opted not to install the "laser blasts" included in the kit.  Did you have any additional work to perform on the tanks without having those parts installed?

That B-2 looks good! Gives me inspiration to build mine wheels up once I get around to it.

Cheers,Douglas

Sorry for the long delay! Here is my completed B-2 Revell. The kit requires a lot of work to get it together with any decent finish. I can only hope that DML comes out with one. There kits are great in this scale.

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Thanks all.

Travis/STFD637

Nice build on the B-2! I have this kit in my stash and after reading your comments about the kit's shortcomings,I'll let it sit there for awhile longer. I might consider the DML/ Dragon B-2 / F-117 combo kit in 1/200 scale.

Cheers,Douglas 

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, the diorama base is included in the kit as well as the tanks. The finish on the Martian War Machines was Testors Copper in a rattle can. Several light coats did the trick. One note of interest is that the kit is made from ABS plastic, so MEK based cements won't work for assembly. I used super glue and 5-min. epoxy.

Great Job Wilco!

That finish on the martian ships is pretty dang sweet!  The tanks and the whole diorama came with the kit I take it? (minus the figures that is)

I forgot to mention that I added some soldiers that Pegasus produces in 1/144. I thought they would help to add a bit more scale comparison to the rest of the model.

My first entry finished: Pegasus: War of the Worlds. I've been away from model building for awhile but overall I'm fairly pleased with the results. Of course the usual comedy of errors happended but then again that's par for the course on just about any project!

Very nice B-2. Looks good with the recessed lines. I will have pictures hopefully by tomorrow. I built mine with the wheels up. It actually looked better with the decals added. I am sure you felt the same as me. (total pain in the a#@!)

Travis/STFD637

Wow, I almost dont want to post pics now cause it pales in comparison....

A well. SuppresionFire, tremendous work my man. If I didnt know any better I would say you were lieing about that being 1/144 :)

Here is my Revell of Germany Northrop B2 Spirit.

Thanks for viewing.

If I have enough time I am going to build an old revell Mig Foxbat. Right now I need to concentrate on the XB70 :)

That  R  O  C  K  S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Calm day, blue sky... took some better in-flight pictures.

   I do enjoy fishing, but the origin of my username relates to my Military career; which in one way or another was associated with the CH-47 Chinook helicopter the entire time.     "Hooker" is a common nomenclature given to those in such capacity, and since I am now retired and old, I felt the oldHooker would be appropriate.

Take care,

Frank

oldhooker Ahh gnarly! Thanks for cleaning it up and adding a pilot. I came up with camoflage for the wires today. Waiting for the engraveing shop to whip up a plate for the custom base. 'OCC & mini Me' After that (hopefully tomorow) I will post better in-flight pictures weather depending and some cool looking clouds.

Looking at your custom computer drawings I would say you are a fisherman in spare time? Better than what I origionaly thought 'old hooker' ment.

Outstanding work suppression, really nice weathering!!!!    The natural light shots just wake up the whole scene!  

Please forgive me for doing so, but I couldn't help playing with that top picture a little bit after reading what you wrote about the pilot figure...

Up, up and away!!!

OCC & Mini-Me

Done accept the pilot tube and display base. Decided against the pilot as can't see much in the cockpit anyways All minor flaws aside it was a fun build and I will post some decent outdoor shots in a day or two. That being said im keeping the badge LOL

oldhooker Thanks, the magnifed pictures don't look as good, I just see the paint flaws!

Now OCC is finished I can keep the badge? Cool the Me-262 is finished once the canopy is painted. Probally will lightly tack it on for completion pictures and remove to add a pilot later on.

Well, you certainly did one h*ll of a work up on it; double BRAVO!!!! 

cassibill It came with Trumpiter's Me-262 with tow bar. Two parts for the K'rad in the kit. I decided to remove the tracks for ease of painting and added custom handle bars, brake levers and lines. Inspired by Harley Davidsons 'Fat Boy & Springer' bikes I added the look to my kit. Total of 13 parts includeing two lengths of hair for the brake cables...probally why it takes me forever to complete models

Sweet!  I've got a soft spot for the k'rad.  A re-enactment group/preservationist group was in town during the town's 150 birthday and the very kind owner let me take nearly a roll of film.  He even opened the engine compartment if I recall.  I have the pics. stashed away for a super-det. project someday.  How many pieces is this little beasie?  I've been watching this kit and Preiser's 144 German tankers.  If only somebody would tun out some of the other softskins.

Heh gang, I have a 1/144 kit completed! Well actually it was a extra included with my Me-262. Custom handel bars with brakes, chopped, dropped and well.. ready for a display featuring a rock!

Base coat is red oxide primer, blue poster putty used for the masking before dark yellow. A tape wall kept paint from building up on the tracks.

Green camoflage brush painted on. Arcylic panzer grey wash, some scratch marks represented with lead pencil also the shine on the tracks.

Headlight drilled to remove paint, arcylic chrome dabbed in for lenz. Future over for shine.