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The Offical Natural Metal Finish Group Build III

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Posted by ColGray on Monday, June 20, 2011 11:38 AM

Thanks Vetteman and yes i have submitted to the gallery heres hoping i get lucky once more with mustang!! Big Smile

Can't wait for my next project either but i will say after this beast im kinda done with props for a while unless something REALLY catches my eye Wink

 

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  • From: Hobart, Australia
Posted by Casper the Chihuahua on Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:23 PM

Hi all,

 I don't usually do more than one kit at a time but I am getting so excited about my next build that I had to post some preliminary pics!

I'm doing the Trumpeter 1/32 BAC Lightning in a F.3 variant. I've added the Eduard exterior set, Eduard ladder and the Aires cockpit.

This kit wasn't cheap but I had to have it. Despite it's sheer size the bird still looks sleek and cool in the aluminum finish...but Gods! What a monster! The fuselage is huge! Here is a comparison against my F-104 in 1/32

...and it makes my 1/32 Bf 109E3 look like it's in 1/48th!

Anyways, I'm still working on the Viper for the F-16 build so this baby is still a couple of weeks away.

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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  • From: Nebraska, USA
Posted by CallSignOWL on Sunday, June 19, 2011 10:18 AM

Cant wait to see this one come together, kermit! I've got one of these in the stash myself.  Eats

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  • From: Netherlands
Posted by kermit on Sunday, June 19, 2011 3:23 AM

Vetteman,

I read the reviews too and it is what made me keep an eye out for this one once the financial trials and tribulations of daily life were slightly more favorableSmile. You are absolutely right about the detail part... Take a look yourself (pic heavy so i reduced the pics in size a bit..)

As said i will do Little Miss Mischief. The same plane is depicted on the boxart but there is also an OD/Grey additional decal option, the "Nine o Nine". As you can see "little miss mischief" is going to be a painting challenge: after receiving heavy flak hits over Cologne Germany this plane made it back home almost cut in half. Subsequently the ground crew guys worked on her and made her airworthy again using parts from no less than 13 other planes resulting in this extraordinarily looking finish:

Decals: usual revell AG quality stuff

An idea how the interior will look once painted:

Some shots emphasizing the engraved lines on this mold. Kinda heavy but i really like it myself. Kinda reminds me of their Thunderbolt in the same scale which is an excellent kit:

Excellent detail on the engines considering the scale:

Threaded tires:

And last but not least a pic of the clearparts: Hell for masking but heaven on the eye:

So you guys can see i got my work cut out for me and i really hope that i can do this appearantly sweet kit some justice...

Richard

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill

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  • From: USA California
Posted by vetteman42 on Saturday, June 18, 2011 11:25 PM

Kermit gotcha covered buddy Yes Your build is in. Hey I read a review about that kit and it got a great review BTW. From the pictures I saw looks like a sweet kit with loads of detail, will be looking forward to seeing it come together with the Kermie touch.

Randy So many to build.......So little time

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  • From: Netherlands
Posted by kermit on Saturday, June 18, 2011 2:25 PM

Vetteman,

Hey buddy. I am about to finish the A10, hopefully tomorrow.... Could you put me down for the Revell (of germany) B17G "Little Miss Mischief" in 1/72 scale? It's one of their latest releases and it looked suhweeet when i picked it up todayBig Smile. Ill shoot some box and sprueshots tomorrowWink

I just wanna do something shiny againStick out tongue

Richard

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill

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  • From: South Carolina
Posted by jetmodeler on Friday, June 17, 2011 4:01 PM

Thanks everybody.

~Vetteman42~ The paint I used was actually nothing special. It was Testors "Silver Metallic" #1246. In the spray can. I was surprised how it turned out.

~Jbrady~ The revelogram decals actually went on pretty good. I had second thoughts about whether or not I should buy aftermarket decals or not before I used them though. Then I started thinking, it wouldn't hurt to give them a  try. Actually pretty glad I used them.Wink

 

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Posted by jbrady on Friday, June 17, 2011 1:30 PM

Nice work in this build.

Jetmodeler: How did the revelogram decals go down? Thye looked a little thick to me but I've got to use the national markings for my build.

Been gone for a week... Toronto and St Pete to see the Red Sox. Kinda sucks that I can never seem to find good seats at Fenway anymore.

   

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  • From: Nebraska, USA
Posted by CallSignOWL on Friday, June 17, 2011 11:30 AM

Gamera

Model Geek: Nice work on the cockpit! I've never tried a 144th scale a/c but considering the size of the bomber she'd be huge in 1/72nd.

I have the B-47 in 1/72....she is huge! LOL. Easily comparable to the size of a 1/48 B-17, if you want that visual. However, like the B-17, I have no place to put it!!

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, June 17, 2011 11:14 AM

Model Geek: Nice work on the cockpit! I've never tried a 144th scale a/c but considering the size of the bomber she'd be huge in 1/72nd.

Jet Modeler: Great job on the NM. Looks smooth and flawless! I love the slogan painted on the wings. Probably not too PC these days but I bet it was good for morale!

 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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  • From: USA California
Posted by vetteman42 on Friday, June 17, 2011 10:59 AM

Doogs no problem buddy I have been learning all about building windows lately. Like finding one LOL. Anyway the front page is updated with your addition.

Randy So many to build.......So little time

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  • From: Austin, TX
Posted by DoogsATX on Friday, June 17, 2011 9:20 AM

vetteman - Would you go ahead and put me down for a 1/48 Tamiya P-51D? Planning to kick this puppy off pretty soon - don't think I can take the Pup and big Tamiya Spit back to back without something a little simpler to tool on as well!

Markings will be 352nd FG - not sure yet if I want to do Meyer's Petie 2nd or Petie 3rd.

Also...missed my window to get started on the Racing Sherman, for now. I'll probably hit it after the Vorpanzer I'm planning for the Pz.III GB.

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

On Deck:  1/350 HMS Dreadnought

Blog/Completed Builds: doogsmodels.com

 

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  • From: USA California
Posted by vetteman42 on Friday, June 17, 2011 2:06 AM

Model Geek the Stratojet is lookin good, but wow the pit is only 1 1/2 inches long ?? Whats the wing span on the model ?

ColGray as I said in round 2 very very nicely done young man. Very nice indeed. Have you given any thought to submitting it to the readers gallery ? The front page has been updated with your build sir, and thank you for bringing all the pictures over to this build.

Jetmodeler looking pretty darn good, I see you got those seams under control. Nice paint job too and yes the red really jumps out at ya. Might I ask what paints you used for the NMF ?

I use future floor wax for a clear coat on foil, I have also used it over Talon paints, and MM buffing metalizer with very good results.

Randy So many to build.......So little time

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  • From: South Carolina
Posted by jetmodeler on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 8:04 AM

An update like I promised.

Got the decals on one side so far. The red shows up really bright in these pictures. I left off the clear coat as I didn't know what it would do to the NMF.

The engine cowlings were not glued on in the last update. They were dry fitted.

Even got it on its feet.Big Smile

 

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 2:58 PM

Col. Grey: The P-51 looks terrific!!! Love the plane, love the base, great job all around.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by jetmodeler on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 8:23 AM

Tom it looks great so far.

ColGray, excellent job.

I should have an update today.

 

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Posted by ColGray on Monday, June 13, 2011 11:37 AM

Alright I'm gonna transfer over to number 3...

I built the 1/32 scale P-51D from Hasewaga, modeled it afte Maj. Pete Richardson's hurry home honey from the yoxford boys, It took 5 monthes to build the plane ( which by the way fit was excellent) Another month on the diorama based on the painting by Nicholas Trudgian.... It was painted in model masters metalizers alluminum, steel, and titanium. the Decals are from Sprubrothers.com and the cart in the diorama is from a 1/48 scale B-17 bomb cart!!! its a suprise that it fits well.. comment and critique and ask any questions! Big Smile

 

I forgot to take pictures of all the build Embarrassed

the paint done

The decals!

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The diorama and weathering

Thanks for looking!!! it took a lot of work and now im going to take a break for a while!

 

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Posted by model geek on Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:06 PM

Greetings Gents!

First let me say nice work so far on the pair of B-25s in progess by Jet Modeler and JayBradyYes

I started work this week on my Academy 1/144 B-47. The kit consists if 2 spures of light gray plastic parts. These have finely molded recessed panel lines and no flash what so ever. There is 1 spure of clear parts that include the canopy and the nose for a B-47B with glass for bombadier compartment. Decals include markings for 2 aircraft, a B-47B from the Korean War and a B-47E. I chose the E model as I liked the NMF and white underside. Made good progress this weekend. Following are some photos of the build thus far.

I like the box art and the kit was a bargin at $13.50 from Hobbytown USA.

The cockpit is very basic, two seats and 2 sticks. It doesn't warrant spending much time on as it's barely visable when the fuselage is closed up.

The podded engines have very nice detail.

The graceful swept wing.

All the major parts are assembled. The fit is so good very little filling will be required.

Tom  

 

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  • From: New Zealand
Posted by Scorpiomikey on Sunday, June 12, 2011 3:42 PM

Whos idiot idea was it to make a chrome tank?Indifferent

Photos later today, going quietly insane.

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Posted by jetmodeler on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 6:44 AM

I haven't really had any time get some progress on my B-25 because I had to work over the weekend.Sad Hopefully I should be able to get more progress this weekend.

 

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  • From: Southern California
Posted by Moober on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 1:05 AM

vetteman42

Moober front page is updated with your build. You are now officially one of the shiny crew.

¡plus ultra!

 

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Posted by vetteman42 on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 12:49 AM

Moober front page is updated with your build. You are now officially one of the shiny crew.

Randy So many to build.......So little time

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  • From: Southern California
Posted by Moober on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 12:26 AM

vetteman42

Moober we are indeed accepting entries, and your Hispano would be more than welcome. Just let me have the kit info and I will list it on the front page.

Excellent. I am building the 1/48 Academy kit.

 

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Posted by vetteman42 on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 12:13 AM

Moober we are indeed accepting entries, and your Hispano would be more than welcome. Just let me have the kit info and I will list it on the front page.

Randy So many to build.......So little time

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Posted by Moober on Sunday, June 5, 2011 8:30 PM

Greetings everyone,

Are you still accepting entries? If so, I will be building a Hispano HA-1112 "Buchon." 

Cheers,

Michael

 

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Posted by jbrady on Saturday, June 4, 2011 10:11 AM

Owl: The Revelogram is a pretty good kit so far. Definitly not a Tamagawa but nowhere near as bad as some of the things I'd read about it. Just make sure you test fit everything before you glue... saves a lot of frustration.

   

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  • From: Nebraska, USA
Posted by CallSignOWL on Saturday, June 4, 2011 9:38 AM

very nice detail, jbrady! helpful for Im planning a b-25 too, so all of this is very helpful!

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Posted by jbrady on Saturday, June 4, 2011 9:23 AM

An update on the B-25. Decided to detail the nose compartment since this is going to be a glass nose. Added a True Details resin side wall and replaced the kit bombsight with one that is more in scale. The kit one looks like it is closer to 1/32 than 1/48.

   

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Posted by jbrady on Thursday, June 2, 2011 8:47 PM

Jetmodeler: A couple of things on the fit of this kit. I'm working on the same kit now and here's some things I did to improve the fit. I made sure that the internal bulkheads for the bomb bay and the bombadiers compartment in the nose conformed to the shape of the fuselage. It took a little bit of sanding to get a good fit but it made a big difference in how the fuselage halves went together. Doogs comment on the sprue attachments is right on. They are unecessarily large and do interfere with the fit. Last your bomb bay door is splayed too far open it should be more closed. Keep the outside of the door in the same plane as the side of the fuselage. Probably too late to help but I found that careful sanding and fitting before glue minimized the headaches others reported with this kit.

   

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  • From: New Zealand
Posted by Scorpiomikey on Thursday, June 2, 2011 5:32 PM

Well, i started the tank last night, i think itle be quite a quick easy build, even with the foil. Once ive got something to show ill post photos.

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

Recite the litanies, fire up the Gellar field, a poo storm is coming Hmm 

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Check out my blog here.

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