Monogram Mafia Group Build

Reasoned

Sparrowhyperion:

Thanks.  I have to take medications for numerous issues, and some of them tend to make mincemeat out of my immune system, so when I even get a cold, it can get nasty.  This time it was some bug my Daughter brought home from school.. 

Rich

 

I feel for you, my three kids seem to bring all sorts of "junk" home to share.   Hope you're feeling better.

Sparrowhyperion

Thanks.  I have to take medications for numerous issues, and some of them tend to make mincemeat out of my immune system, so when I even get a cold, it can get nasty.  This time it was some bug my Daughter brought home from school.. 

Rich

 

I feel for you, my three kids seem to bring all sorts of "junk" home to share.   Hope you're feeling better.

Thanks.  I have to take medications for numerous issues, and some of them tend to make mincemeat out of my immune system, so when I even get a cold, it can get nasty.  This time it was some bug my Daughter brought home from school.. 

Rich

tonka

 

Sparrowhyperion:

 

Hi folks.  Sorry I haven't been on very much this week.  I have been very ill and sitting at the PC is not fun.  I have started my Panther and am also working on the airacobra and F14.  It shouldn't take long to get at least 2 of them done, providing I can sit long enough.  BTW, does anyone have a spare front landing gear torsion spring for the Monogram 1/48 F9F Panther?  Mine's gone missing.

 

Rich

 

 

 

Sparrow,

I have the part you need for the F9 I'll send you a PM and can get it in mail Monday.

Hope you are feeling better

Kevin

the f20 is nearly ready for decals and the 1/72 revell b1b turns out to be a monogram kit too so im entering that :) what squadran/decals do i need for sea camo?

Sparrowhyperion

Hi folks.  Sorry I haven't been on very much this week.  I have been very ill and sitting at the PC is not fun.  I have started my Panther and am also working on the airacobra and F14.  It shouldn't take long to get at least 2 of them done, providing I can sit long enough.  BTW, does anyone have a spare front landing gear torsion spring for the Monogram 1/48 F9F Panther?  Mine's gone missing.

 

Rich

 

Sparrow,

I have the part you need for the F9 I'll send you a PM and can get it in mail Monday.

Hope you are feeling better

Kevin

Hi folks.  Sorry I haven't been on very much this week.  I have been very ill and sitting at the PC is not fun.  I have started my Panther and am also working on the airacobra and F14.  It shouldn't take long to get at least 2 of them done, providing I can sit long enough.  BTW, does anyone have a spare front landing gear torsion spring for the Monogram 1/48 F9F Panther?  Mine's gone missing.

Rich

Really nice work on the Hurricane and P-40, guys!! 

Ken

thats me ! lol. Duplicates are allowed as far as I know.. and it will be cool to see the same plane.. I'm finishing mine in the camo scheme..

I never "officially" signed up until I posted the pics of the Typhoon.  So no, you didn't miss it.  Like I said, this is the first one of these I've ever taken part in and didn't know you were supposed to sign up or register someplace.

As for my 2nd entry, I think I've finally settled on the 1/48 scale F-100D Super Saber.  I know somone else has already posted pics of his build of this same a/c.  Are duplications (two people doing the same kit)allowed?  If not, I have several other ones I can substitute in the Super Saber"s place.

Thanks!

John

Sorry guys... Been outta the net for a couple days.. THink I got caught up, but lemme know if I missed anything I need to edit  your roster info...

jschlechty

This was originally posted  in the aircraft section, but it was suggested that I move it here.  Not knowing how to move a thread/post, I decided to just re-type it.

This is my first model for the Monogram Mafia GB.  It is the Monogram 1/48 Typhoon 1B, built OOB.  This is the first time I've ever taken part in a group build, so be kind.

Did I miss your sign-up? Sorry... What's the other kit gonna be?

Thanks Baron, I just used a little chrome silver dry brush to "scuff" the flaps.  I'm still having panel hi-lighting and weathering issues but learning a little each time on what works... and not.

AndrewMcC

Don von Hammer,

I come to you at this time asking your permission to become a member of the familia. My 2 kits are F-4C Phantom II (current repop) and the Me-262 (late 70's white box). Both 1/48.

Sorry about the late reply... I was without cable and internet for a couple days due to a garbage truck tearing the box of the side of the building..

Gotcha covered, and welcome aboard...

Reasoned

Okay, finished  #1 the P40B.  Since this is my second attempt at detailng, comments are appreciated.

well ive said it but i'll say it agian

that is better than any model ive ever done!!!!

ive been meaning to get a p-40b warhawk "flying tigers"

i want how did you do the flaps?

and the detailing is amazing i want to be able to do something like that some day

Okay, finished  #1 the P40B.  Since this is my second attempt at detailng, comments are appreciated.

The cane looks great!   Those are tough looking, no wonder they took punishment

Len, The Hurricane looks great. I like the way the brass 'guns' are integrated into the wing.

Congrats on the finished build!

I tried tonight to the same to my 1/72 Mustang,, but in the end all I did was create bigger holes.. oh well,,,I'll fix it this weekend.

Hi All,

Well, here`s kit # 2...Hawker Hurricane Mk IV. Calling it complete...don`t want to push my luck tweaking `cause I`ll wind up screwing something up.

OOB build...scratch built wheel wells, brass tube wing mounted gun barrels, drilled out exhaust manifolds (that was fun) and 34 guage wire for the antenae. All comments are welcome.

Thanks for looking,

Len

the Baron

tonka:

All looking good guys. JS the Typhoon looks great> the subtle weathering is a nice touch.

OK, I did some work last few days:

This is the 1/72 P-51B. The pilot actually looks better to my eyes than the cameras! well at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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Looks good--is that really the 1/72 kit?    I just dropped the pilot into his office on the 1/48 kit yesterday morning, lurching forward on that build (it was supposed to be finished by the first Friday of December )

Is he cast separately from the seat, or cast in one piece?  In 1/48, that pilot mans the P-51B/C and the P-47 kits, and it's a nice little figure, but he doesn't fit the seats.  I've found that I have to file a little off his back and his backside to get him seated a little more realistically in the seats.

Best regards,

Brad

 

Brad, yes its 1/72. He is a separate piece and really well molded even with a separate arm. He fit perfect in seat and I test fit the canopy and it was fine. The face looks much better without aid of camera . I just painted base colors and then a light wash and some light drybrushing. I find in that scale it works good and may not be contest quality..obviously..but looks good in the cabinet. Good luck with the 1/48 kit!

Kevin

tonka

All looking good guys. JS the Typhoon looks great> the subtle weathering is a nice touch.

OK, I did some work last few days:

This is the 1/72 P-51B. The pilot actually looks better to my eyes than the cameras! well at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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Looks good--is that really the 1/72 kit?    I just dropped the pilot into his office on the 1/48 kit yesterday morning, lurching forward on that build (it was supposed to be finished by the first Friday of December )

Is he cast separately from the seat, or cast in one piece?  In 1/48, that pilot mans the P-51B/C and the P-47 kits, and it's a nice little figure, but he doesn't fit the seats.  I've found that I have to file a little off his back and his backside to get him seated a little more realistically in the seats.

Best regards,

Brad

Well the 31st is coming up so I guess I better name my #2. Think I'll go with a 1/72 Monogram Tigercat.

Power has been out here since monday, PG&E is hoping to have it back on saturday, but have said it could be out until next tuesday or wednesday. I'll get the obligatory box and sprue shots up as soon as I have power for lights and home internet (work's netnanny won't let me go to photobucket).

All looking good guys. JS the Typhoon looks great> the subtle weathering is a nice touch.

OK, I did some work last few days:

This is the 1/72 P-51B. The pilot actually looks better to my eyes than the cameras! well at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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Here it is with wings attached. Most of seam fixing is done. Priming it tonight. I dropped the flaps to match the box art..it will be posed in flight...

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Next I have Rommel's Rod..major assembly complete and primed and painted. Only mods I did were to fill some seams and replace the front windshield MG 42 mount with a modified 1/35 M2 mount. I want to build this as close to stock as possible,  but could not take the mount molded to the window frame...well mount is a little much,,it was 2 small tabs...

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Nice work, js!!  That's one tough-looking heavily-armed Typhoon!! 

Ken

jschlechty

This was originally posted  in the aircraft section, but it was suggested that I move it here.  Not knowing how to move a thread/post, I decided to just re-type it.

This is my first model for the Monogram Mafia GB.  It is the Monogram 1/48 Typhoon 1B, built OOB.  This is the first time I've ever taken part in a group build, so be kind.

wow

that is better than any other plane ive built!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was originally posted  in the aircraft section, but it was suggested that I move it here.  Not knowing how to move a thread/post, I decided to just re-type it.

This is my first model for the Monogram Mafia GB.  It is the Monogram 1/48 Typhoon 1B, built OOB.  This is the first time I've ever taken part in a group build, so be kind.

ahh.. my Don.. I have proof... cockpit, IP, and fuse.

my camera is not soa goodah close up..

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my 1st progress pics both are 1/48 scale and both are tiny compared to what im used to ( f14s and tsr2s)

kbuzz01

Troublemaker - I didn't mention it but you probably understood that the picture I included is the F-106.  Both the 102 and 106 carried Falcon AIM-4 missiles (infrared and radar homing).  They later carried AIM-26 nuclear types.  The F-102 carried 6 missiles and also could carry 24 rockets in the lower bay doors.  I think the F-106 carried 4 AIM-4s and one AIM-26 nuke or MB-2 Genie.  I was an avionics tech (not a missile expert) - only remember having to help load them during ORIs (Operational Readiness Inspections).

Ken

Nope...thought you sent a pic of the 102..lol..I`m having a tough time telling them apart. I have both kits in my stash...I`ll have to do a side by side comparison to see their differences...and to finally decide what I`m looking at at the gate. I just thought that funky looking missile...the Genie??...was just used on the 102..kinda dumb thinking there..lol. I`m a prop/WWII enthusiast but build the odd jet now and then and the only thing I`m an expert in is ducking my boss!

Thanks for your help!

Len

No pics of proof... but only my word Don Hammerloni....

the F-100,,, intake trunk.. scratched..

Tail pipe, scratched ( used a syringe tube )

IP - done

Ejection seat... 80%

cockpit walls/floor... eeh... 30%.. ?

wings.. 80%...

thasa ita so farh.. so... its about 30%... ifn ya wanna updatah the front page...

this is A fun build to !!

  My bad.  I misread the first page post and thought that 3/31 was the end date. lol  I must be inhaling too much acetone fumes...

the Baron

 

Sparrowhyperion:

 

Um.. Hans.  the decals for my Airacobras disintegrated and I don't have enough time to get replacements so I will be changing the P39 to an old Monogram F9F Panther.  1/48 scale.  It's a simple one so I should have time to get it done by the end date. 

 

 

If I may...the end date is 6 months from your start date, according to the rules spelled out in the first post.  You should be able to get new deckles for your P-39 long before then.  Maybe that will save you some scrambling.

Best regards,

Brad