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The Official F-4 Phantom II Group Build 2011

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Posted by Bockscar on Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:17 PM

Life sucks at the bottom of the food chain.....we gave shelter to a little bird a few months back.....

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Posted by Bockscar on Sunday, June 19, 2011 7:45 PM

Son Of Medicine Man

 

 berny13:

 

 

 Son Of Medicine Man:

 

 Bockscar:

 

 Sparrowhyperion:

We should organize a group visit to the Air Force Museum in Dayton.  It turns out it's only a 2-3 hour drive from here I am.  And with free admission, it's something I can actually afford. lol

Rich

 

 

 Bockscar:

 

Over Fly at Dayton???

I am jealous man........

 

 

 

Twist my arm, pal!!!

 

 

 

Hi Dom,

I'll twist your arm!  What would really be cool is if we can get Berny to meet us there.  I would be there in a heart beat!

Ken

 

 

I am all for it.  Just give me some time to get my strength and energy back.  I could fly up and one of you could meet me at the airport and spend the following day going all over the Phantoms.

 

 

Berny,

That would be the best!  You just tell us the date!  I will be more than happy to pick you up.  I have a lot of vacation time built up, so you just set the dates.

Ken

Gents, I'm good to go on that. Keep us posted Berny. I just want to make sure we do this when you're up to it Berny. I'm going to look for some B'B accommodation as I'll be driving.

Rich, I can always drive through Toledo.

 

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Posted by Bockscar on Sunday, June 19, 2011 7:43 PM

Son Of Medicine Man

 

 berny13:

 

 

 Son Of Medicine Man:

 

 Bockscar:

 

 Sparrowhyperion:

We should organize a group visit to the Air Force Museum in Dayton.  It turns out it's only a 2-3 hour drive from here I am.  And with free admission, it's something I can actually afford. lol

Rich

 

 

 Bockscar:

 

Over Fly at Dayton???

I am jealous man........

 

 

 

Twist my arm, pal!!!

 

 

 

Hi Dom,

I'll twist your arm!  What would really be cool is if we can get Berny to meet us there.  I would be there in a heart beat!

Ken

 

 

I am all for it.  Just give me some time to get my strength and energy back.  I could fly up and one of you could meet me at the airport and spend the following day going all over the Phantoms.

 

 

Berny,

That would be the best!  You just tell us the date!  I will be more than happy to pick you up.  I have a lot of vacation time built up, so you just set the dates.

Ken

Gents, I'm good to go on that. Keep us posted Berny. I just want to make sure we do this when you're up to it Berny. I'm going to look for some B'B accommodation as I'll be driving.

Rich, I can always drive through Toledo.

 

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  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Sunday, June 19, 2011 7:34 PM

berny13

That would be great Ken.  I'll let you know when I feel up to it and hope it will be soon.

Yes Smile Travel

Ken

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  • From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley
Posted by berny13 on Sunday, June 19, 2011 7:05 PM

That would be great Ken.  I'll let you know when I feel up to it and hope it will be soon.

Berny

 Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.  

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale. 

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale.  F-4 Phantom Group Build. 

 

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    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Sunday, June 19, 2011 7:01 PM

Bockscar

 

 jimbot58:

 

I may have found my solution! I searched through my spare parts store and my Never-to-be-built kits and came up with a pitot tube out of Monograms A-10 that was almost the exact diameter of the missing canopy actuator. Both the smaller and larger sections were a good match, and long enough that a bit of trimming should make it the right size! I am in the process of trying to clean it up and round it out as the Monogram molding was a bit heavy on the flash!

 

Yeah Jim, I can deal with a flash as long as it is centered, so to speak. When you see a flash, and the two halves of the mold are shifted a few thou, man that makes me as ugly inside as I am outside.

 

They were slightly off centered and sort of flat. I hat to scrape carefully as it is so tiny. I seriously think the 1/72 scale is a bit much for me, but the fact that I have around 100 kits in my stash of both 1/72 and 1/44 scale.....

 

A bit of a problem today....

I am at Mom's right now and there is a squirrel laying by the shrubs out front, that got torn up pretty bad by a cat or dog.....

...and it's still alive! It looks pretty bad so I don't think it will live long. I wish I had a pellet gun so I could put it down.

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

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    February 2003
  • From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley
Posted by berny13 on Sunday, June 19, 2011 7:01 PM

Son Of Medicine Man

Hi Berny,

Glad to hear from you!  How are you feeling?

Ken

Still pretty weak.  I think the stuff I had to drink for my colon prep is still working.  Can't get it to slow down.  I have produced enough gas this last week to launch the space shuttle.

Berny

 Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.  

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale. 

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale.  F-4 Phantom Group Build. 

 

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  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Sunday, June 19, 2011 7:00 PM

berny13

 Son Of Medicine Man:

 Bockscar:

 Sparrowhyperion:

We should organize a group visit to the Air Force Museum in Dayton.  It turns out it's only a 2-3 hour drive from here I am.  And with free admission, it's something I can actually afford. lol

Rich

 

 

 Bockscar:

 

Over Fly at Dayton???

I am jealous man........

 

 

 

Twist my arm, pal!!!

 

Hi Dom,

I'll twist your arm!  What would really be cool is if we can get Berny to meet us there.  I would be there in a heart beat!

Ken

 

I am all for it.  Just give me some time to get my strength and energy back.  I could fly up and one of you could meet me at the airport and spend the following day going all over the Phantoms.

Berny,

That would be the best!  You just tell us the date!  I will be more than happy to pick you up.  I have a lot of vacation time built up, so you just set the dates.

Ken

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  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Sunday, June 19, 2011 6:57 PM

Bockscar

Love that dog!

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n625/Fooser_Ken/100_0691.jpg

Kinda looks like Zorro on growth hormone!

Thanks Dom.  As with all dogs, he has his own personality.  Totally hates all strangers until we tell him that it is okay, then he is your best friend.

Ken

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    February 2003
  • From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley
Posted by berny13 on Sunday, June 19, 2011 6:57 PM

Son Of Medicine Man

 Bockscar:

 Sparrowhyperion:

We should organize a group visit to the Air Force Museum in Dayton.  It turns out it's only a 2-3 hour drive from here I am.  And with free admission, it's something I can actually afford. lol

Rich

 

 

 Bockscar:

 

Over Fly at Dayton???

I am jealous man........

 

 

 

Twist my arm, pal!!!

 

Hi Dom,

I'll twist your arm!  What would really be cool is if we can get Berny to meet us there.  I would be there in a heart beat!

Ken

I am all for it.  Just give me some time to get my strength and energy back.  I could fly up and one of you could meet me at the airport and spend the following day going all over the Phantoms.

Berny

 Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.  

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale. 

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale.  F-4 Phantom Group Build. 

 

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Sunday, June 19, 2011 6:53 PM

Hi Berny,

Glad to hear from you!  How are you feeling?

Ken

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    February 2003
  • From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley
Posted by berny13 on Sunday, June 19, 2011 6:39 PM

Bockscar

http://www.oldmodelkits.com/jpegs/Fujimi%20FP-1-389%20F-4.JPG

Repeat? -Thanks

I built a few of those.  It was the first good model of the F-4 to come out.  Pretty accurate too.  I still consider it the best F-4E until Hasagawa came out with their Phantom Phamily of kits. 

Berny

 Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.  

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale. 

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale.  F-4 Phantom Group Build. 

 

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    February 2010
  • From: Ontario, Canada
Posted by Bockscar on Sunday, June 19, 2011 6:25 PM

C'monnnn Rich, her and the cats, they've got it all catalogued man......lol......here's what I can find in 5 seconds......uhhhh....my hands.....

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Posted by Sparrowhyperion on Sunday, June 19, 2011 5:48 PM

Well, I spent all weekend looking for that AIM9J body piece, and then I called in my little pro from Dover (Daughter) and she found it in less than 5 seconds.....  I must be getting old...

 

Bockscar

 

Rich might end up finding whole kits......Wink

In the Hangar: 1/48 Hobby Boss F/A-18D RAAF Hornet,

On the Tarmac:  F4U-1D RNZAF Corsair 1/48 Scale.

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Posted by Bockscar on Sunday, June 19, 2011 5:42 PM

jimbot58

I may have found my solution! I searched through my spare parts store and my Never-to-be-built kits and came up with a pitot tube out of Monograms A-10 that was almost the exact diameter of the missing canopy actuator. Both the smaller and larger sections were a good match, and long enough that a bit of trimming should make it the right size! I am in the process of trying to clean it up and round it out as the Monogram molding was a bit heavy on the flash!

Yeah Jim, I can deal with a flash as long as it is centered, so to speak. When you see a flash, and the two halves of the mold are shifted a few thou, man that makes me as ugly inside as I am outside.

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    February 2010
  • From: Ontario, Canada
Posted by Bockscar on Sunday, June 19, 2011 5:39 PM

Love that dog!

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n625/Fooser_Ken/100_0691.jpg

Kinda looks like Zorro on growth hormone!

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  • From: Ontario, Canada
Posted by Bockscar on Sunday, June 19, 2011 5:37 PM

jimbot58

My lost and found was not quite so big. I have a WIP Revelle F-22 that I ordered a detail set for. there was a tiny little clear card for the HUD display that I realized was missing though it was there before. I searched and searched but no use. I e-mailed Eduard in the Czech republic and received a reply that they would replace it no charge. It took several months but did receive a replacement from across the big water. Ironically, when I looked at it, I figured it was nothing but a bit of clear sheet with lines showing where to cut out the part. Something i could have made myself, though I didn't know at the time if it was clear, red, blue or what.

Anyway, for a while I had tried one of those clear mats under my desk and after about 6 months took it out as it just didn't work with shag carpeting, whereas most offices where these are found have short, dense carpeting. I removed the mat and when I went to clean up the work area, there was the tiny Eduard part. Now both the parts are thumb-tacked to the wall in a plastic bag waiting for the eventual day I return to the F-22 build.

I can only hope to be reunited with the Phantom part someday in a similar way.

Jim, Glad you now have the 2 F-22 HUD cards, Rich sent me a canopy for an F-84, and now I'll probably find the original as well.

Your organizational skills inspired me t at least get my stash documented, physically I can't make the space as pro looking as yours. At least I can list the darn things. I put together an Xcel chart, and I have to say, it's been quite the experience. Speaking of dust, I realized some of that is definitely like the layers in the Grand Canyon! eras, eons, epochs.......

I've managed to get about 1/3rd of the way through m y stash, all the 'handy stuff.' It hurts to think about pulling stuff out from under stacks.

Rich might end up finding whole kits......Wink

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  • From: Toledo Area OH
Posted by Sparrowhyperion on Sunday, June 19, 2011 10:27 AM

Now THAT kind of inventiveness is what separates the true modeler from the kit kiddies... LOL

Rich

 

jimbot58

I may have found my solution! I searched through my spare parts store and my Never-to-be-built kits and came up with a pitot tube out of Monograms A-10 that was almost the exact diameter of the missing canopy actuator. Both the smaller and larger sections were a good match, and long enough that a bit of trimming should make it the right size! I am in the process of trying to clean it up and round it out as the Monogram molding was a bit heavy on the flash!

In the Hangar: 1/48 Hobby Boss F/A-18D RAAF Hornet,

On the Tarmac:  F4U-1D RNZAF Corsair 1/48 Scale.

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  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Sunday, June 19, 2011 7:48 AM

jimbot58

I may have found my solution! I searched through my spare parts store and my Never-to-be-built kits and came up with a pitot tube out of Monograms A-10 that was almost the exact diameter of the missing canopy actuator. Both the smaller and larger sections were a good match, and long enough that a bit of trimming should make it the right size! I am in the process of trying to clean it up and round it out as the Monogram molding was a bit heavy on the flash!

Hi Jim,

It appears that you have met the challenge of the Carpet Monster and won!  Congratulations!

Ken

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  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Sunday, June 19, 2011 7:44 AM

Here is our little terror:

 

His name is Zeke, has no fear, and has a heart of gold.

Ken

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Sunday, June 19, 2011 4:55 AM

I may have found my solution! I searched through my spare parts store and my Never-to-be-built kits and came up with a pitot tube out of Monograms A-10 that was almost the exact diameter of the missing canopy actuator. Both the smaller and larger sections were a good match, and long enough that a bit of trimming should make it the right size! I am in the process of trying to clean it up and round it out as the Monogram molding was a bit heavy on the flash!

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Saturday, June 18, 2011 10:33 PM

My lost and found was not quite so big. I have a WIP Revelle F-22 that I ordered a detail set for. there was a tiny little clear card for the HUD display that I realized was missing though it was there before. I searched and searched but no use. I e-mailed Eduard in the Czech republic and received a reply that they would replace it no charge. It took several months but did receive a replacement from across the big water. Ironically, when I looked at it, I figured it was nothing but a bit of clear sheet with lines showing where to cut out the part. Something i could have made myself, though I didn't know at the time if it was clear, red, blue or what.

Anyway, for a while I had tried one of those clear mats under my desk and after about 6 months took it out as it just didn't work with shag carpeting, whereas most offices where these are found have short, dense carpeting. I removed the mat and when I went to clean up the work area, there was the tiny Eduard part. Now both the parts are thumb-tacked to the wall in a plastic bag waiting for the eventual day I return to the F-22 build.

I can only hope to be reunited with the Phantom part someday in a similar way.

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

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    August 2009
  • From: Toledo Area OH
Posted by Sparrowhyperion on Saturday, June 18, 2011 7:41 PM

I think you need to stop letting him at the hot dogs..  Proportionally, he is as pudgy as my fat cat Snitch. LOL

 

Bockscar

 

 Sparrowhyperion:

 

Dude...  We have GOT to get you a real dog....  My cat started licking his lips when he saw that image...

 

 

 Bockscar:

 

My pooch, "Zorro, The Destroyer of Civilization" yeah, he thinks he's Rottweiler...lol....I cal hi "Z Dog......"

http://www.cyberspaceage.com/images/411_IMG_6749.JPG

He hasn't destroyed any F-4s yet, not bad,......actually....lol....

 

 

 

Real dog? Real dog? Like.......We always keep a few hot dog buns handy.........when we get hungry and the groceries are runnin' low, we call him "Snack."Stick out tongue

 

 

In the Hangar: 1/48 Hobby Boss F/A-18D RAAF Hornet,

On the Tarmac:  F4U-1D RNZAF Corsair 1/48 Scale.

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  • From: Ontario, Canada
Posted by Bockscar on Saturday, June 18, 2011 7:22 PM

Sparrowhyperion

Dude...  We have GOT to get you a real dog....  My cat started licking his lips when he saw that image...

 

 

 Bockscar:

 

My pooch, "Zorro, The Destroyer of Civilization" yeah, he thinks he's Rottweiler...lol....I cal hi "Z Dog......"

http://www.cyberspaceage.com/images/411_IMG_6749.JPG

He hasn't destroyed any F-4s yet, not bad,......actually....lol....

 

 

Real dog? Real dog? Like.......We always keep a few hot dog buns handy.........when we get hungry and the groceries are runnin' low, we call him "Snack."Stick out tongue

 

  • Member since
    February 2010
  • From: Ontario, Canada
Posted by Bockscar on Saturday, June 18, 2011 7:14 PM

HAAAAHHHH....fab dog!!!!

ouch, a Tiger Killer to boot!!!!Stick out tongueWink

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  • From: Ontario, Canada
Posted by Bockscar on Saturday, June 18, 2011 7:12 PM

Oh yeah, at your own risk, view the pure savagery.....

.....rip off a toe nail....man.....you would suffer bleeding to death.......that image of that horrific canine face snarling....lol.....Cujo......

 

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  • From: Hobart, Australia
Posted by Casper the Chihuahua on Saturday, June 18, 2011 7:11 PM

Might be a bit of a trip from Tasmania to Canada! Casper is one of three long-haired chis we have. This is him with one of his fave toys

Cheers

On the bench: A-4F 1/32 Hasegawa

Just deployed: F6F-5N Hellcat Nightfighter 1/48 Eduard

Up next: A6-E Intruder 1/48 Revell

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    February 2010
  • From: Ontario, Canada
Posted by Bockscar on Saturday, June 18, 2011 7:04 PM

Casper the Chihuahua

Ah, do I detect a chihuahua?

Yeah, or as we say 'Chi hoy hoy,'

So if Casper ever needs a new home, my wife is already in love again, and Zorro was sniffing the computer screen......lol.......

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Toledo Area OH
Posted by Sparrowhyperion on Saturday, June 18, 2011 6:55 PM

Dude...  We have GOT to get you a real dog....  My cat started licking his lips when he saw that image...

 

Bockscar

My pooch, "Zorro, The Destroyer of Civilization" yeah, he thinks he's Rottweiler...lol....I cal hi "Z Dog......"

http://www.cyberspaceage.com/images/411_IMG_6749.JPG

He hasn't destroyed any F-4s yet, not bad,......actually....lol....

In the Hangar: 1/48 Hobby Boss F/A-18D RAAF Hornet,

On the Tarmac:  F4U-1D RNZAF Corsair 1/48 Scale.

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Saturday, June 18, 2011 6:38 PM

I have to agree, that sure looks like a Chihuahua!

Ken

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