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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 18, 2004 11:11 PM

Thundergod - I believe that there are still people working on builds for this group. We never set a finish date, though.

If your Zeke is an A6M2, it would be appropriate. The Grace was not yet in service at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack. The P-40s were B or C models, if I'm not mistaken.

Welcome aboard if you're joining ! (I finished mine a couple of monthe ago)

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 18, 2004 8:36 PM

When did this GB start and when does it end and is it to late to join I do have a zero, grace, and p40 that I could do.

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Sunday, April 18, 2004 3:43 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by nmayhew

looks good to me!!
thanks for that pix...
is there any way to make it same size as the others that are floating around?? if not, no worries...i'll wear my badge with pride anyway!
regards,
nick

ignore that bit about the size!! Blush [:I]

thanks again pix

Kind regards, Nicholas

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Sunday, April 18, 2004 3:39 PM

looks good to me!!
thanks for that pix Smile [:)]

...
is there any way to make it same size as the others that are floating around?? if not, no worries...i'll wear my badge with pride anyway! Big Smile [:D]

regards,
nick

Kind regards, Nicholas

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 18, 2004 12:57 PM

nick - I just put this together. I tried it with text also, but it clutters the image. I think it says it. What do you think?

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Sunday, April 18, 2004 12:24 PM

hi guys,

can anyone do a quick signature pic for this group build? i believe they are called "patches"? think it would look cool that's all, especially after all the work we put in...
regards,
nick

Kind regards, Nicholas

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Sunday, April 4, 2004 11:33 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

Sorry Guys, but I have to drop out of this one, 'cause I'll be moving soon and I'm just about to pack my modeling bits for a little while... Looking forward to seeing the progress you all make though!

hey domi!! Smile [:)]

where you moving to?? staying in kent??
hope the move goes well and that nothing gets "snapped off" Black Eye [B)]

[:0] in transit!!
maybe we can meet up over the summer ??(promise to bring my mobile next time!! Tongue [:P]

)
i'll prob be going to duxford or biggin hill air shows...not sure when they are but just an idea...
all the best,
nick

Kind regards, Nicholas

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obiwan

Member since
May 2003
From: Malaysia

Posted by obiwan on Friday, March 26, 2004 11:16 AM

thanks tempestjohnny ,
I've been away for a week ,the internet node in my area ont access to FSM
forum anymore.Took me a week to realize this(thanks Pix) and use a different line.

good luck on the move Domi I'll be facing that myself in about 4 months.
maybe u guys can give a few tips on packaging and building a new workbench.

What baby wants baby gets

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fightnjoe

Member since
September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, March 25, 2004 9:52 PM

just an update. doing the plumbing on the landing gear, first time i have tried this. actually looks pretty good right now. used 28 and 24 guage wire. hope the paint takes to it. going to hand brush the gear and the immediate area, then going to airbrush the underside of the plane. wish i had a camera that i could post the progress pics.

joe

ok fixed the camera problem. here is the landing gear.

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st_gorder

Member since
January 2004

Posted by st_gorder on Thursday, March 25, 2004 5:36 PM

Hey PHGB'ers;
Just received and read the Dec. 2001 back issue FSM article on the 1:96 scale Akagi. Great! Am interested in contacting the builder of the planes on the ship. Would like to talk to him about his research and his sources. His name is Brad Sekigawa. I know it might be a reach but, can anybody help with this?
Steve Gorder

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fightnjoe

Member since
September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, March 25, 2004 11:07 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

Sorry Guys, but I have to drop out of this one, 'cause I'll be moving soon and I'm just about to pack my modeling bits for a little while... Looking forward to seeing the progress you all make though!

good luck with the move. hope you end up with everything you packed. Big Smile [:D]

last time i moved i lost a great deal of things.

joe

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, March 25, 2004 4:54 AM

Sorry Guys, but I have to drop out of this one, 'cause I'll be moving soon and I'm just about to pack my modeling bits for a little while... Looking forward to seeing the progress you all make though!

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:36 PM

learn, we have to learn something. oh man. here we go.

joe

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ChrisB

Member since
March 2004
From: New Zealand

Posted by ChrisB on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:21 PM

Ok, ok,ok, I get the picture Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

I'm still new to this forum so lots of stuff is still new to me, including having to "learn" a new language! So just go easy if I seem to be stumbling around in the dark at times Blush [:I]

Chris

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fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 2:43 PM

joe

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 2:33 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ChrisB

Hi there guys - I'm back
I hope you don't mind me butting on your group build...

ChrisB hi Smile [:)]

perhaps we didn't make ourselves clear either in this group build or elsewhere in the forums, but this group build is just as much yours as it is mine, or pixilater's, or fightnjoe's or obiwan's...i think you get the picture now, right?!!
these things are made more fun because we all help each other out, so the fact that you are not participating directly in the build in no way precludes you from piping up with any thoughts, comments or suggestions!! Big Smile [:D]

do i make myself clear??!! Tongue [:P]

now get posting!!! Big Smile [:D]

regards,
nick
ps i'm off to fill the me262 build with thoughts, comments and suggestions...if i have any which are useful...errr...errr...
Laugh [(-D]

Kind regards, Nicholas

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:50 AM

i had, notice the form of the word, a cheap digital. it's life expired before i could kill it. problem solved. Big Smile [:D]

now all i need to do is to actually get the materials to finish the three kits i have started and to get a better camera. but thanks for the advice i will use it the next time. Thumbs Up [tup]

joe

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ChrisB

Member since
March 2004
From: New Zealand

Posted by ChrisB on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:02 AM

Hi there guys - I'm back
I hope you don't mind me butting on your group build.
Fightnjoe
Maybe this will help with your camera, I'm no expert,but as Pixilater says try using a diffuse light source - flourescent lamps, or even beter natural light. The other possible solution is to group a couple of lamps to create a spotlight effect. Just watch out for shadows. I'm assuming that you're using digital camera, as flourescent light can affect colurs on film cameras.
Good luck.

Chris

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ChrisB

Member since
March 2004
From: New Zealand

Posted by ChrisB on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 7:40 AM

Hi there guys!

Just been looking through your group build. You've got some really neat models. Thumbs Up [tup]

Chris

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 3:03 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by scottrc

I just cancelled my P-36 order. Will try to get one through Squadron.

sorry to hear that my friend...hate it when stuff never arrives... Disapprove [V]

Kind regards, Nicholas

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 8:02 AM

I just cancelled my P-36 order. Will try to get one through Squadron. Disapprove [V]

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, March 15, 2004 7:50 PM

Obiwan great looking Kate. Like the look of the alclad on the fish. Steve I am also doing a VAL. The color I used which seems very close is British interior green. JOHN

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, March 15, 2004 7:48 PM

obi wan great looking Kate love the look of the alclad on the fish. Steve I am also doing a VAL the color I used that looks really close is british interior green. JOHN

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obiwan

Member since
May 2003
From: Malaysia

Posted by obiwan on Sunday, March 14, 2004 10:55 PM

sorry for the late reply john
I'm away from home now so I'll email u the pics once I get back
thanks glad u liked kate.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 11, 2004 8:37 AM

Obi,
That is really good a/c! WoW! Great job.. I love it... Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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st_gorder

Member since
January 2004

Posted by st_gorder on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 6:49 PM

Nice Kate Obiwan!
I'm starting on a 1/48 Hasagawa Val. Anybody got a lead on where I can find some info on what the cockpit looks like as far as colors go? I realize there aren't any surviving Kates or Vals today. Since I don't have a digital camera, I'll have to figure out a way to get some pics onto the Forum. Got 3 planes built but can only show 1. Again, nice Kate.
Steve Gorder

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obiwan

Member since
May 2003
From: Malaysia

Posted by obiwan on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 6:50 PM

QUOTE: i'm all done with my p-40b.
i think i overdid the salting technique - my bird looks like she spent 2 months at the bottom of pearl before she started flying around it!!

that must be the salt of the sea technique.

Nick , the panel lines are done with artist's watercolor and the colour is sepia.
They are very easy to use , just apply on any gloss coat and then wipe off
with a damp cloth , very forgiving.

It also tends to be uneven thus creating a more realistic effect.

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 8:24 AM

obiwan, how did you do those panel lines by the way? what sort of wash? (i presume...)

anyways,
i'm all done with my p-40b. Big Smile [:D]

i think i overdid the salting technique - my bird looks like she spent 2 months at the bottom of pearl before she started flying around it!! Laugh [(-D]

i also used black pastels around the gun ports and exhausts (the latter i drilled and scraped out) for the first time and was very pleased with the results.
this was my first "dirty" build of a plane, and pastels are very forgiving...even if you screw it up, just wipe it off with damp cloth or even your finger, but they should be applied to a matt - not gloss - surface for them to get any "grip".
thanks guys as i really enjoyed this build, and when i finally work out how to get my camera to "speak" to my pc, you'll see what my bird looks like! Wink [;)]