AIRCRAFT - USMC Group Build (ends 7/30/04)

QUOTE: Originally posted by garydmason Good come-back!!!

*grin*

Gary,

You finished your Tigercat (which I never knew were used by the Marines), are you doing another kit for the build?

Regards,

Yeah Gary the rest of us are doing at least two. You do have plenty of time.

HE HE. Sorry you two I couldn't resist.

Well, I'm only doing one kit for this build, but I'd like to do a base and figure for it too.

I had hoped to get a few pictures of it posted today. All those shamrocks would look good Saint Patrick's day.

Regards,

QUOTE: Originally posted by Jeeves Actually-- the wing tops did not have Alclad applied.....I probably should have for weathering purposes-- but since this is a pre-war Dauntless, I am going under the assumption that they had time to take good care of her

Isn't the Navy motto something along the lines of, "If it aint moving, paint it."?

Regards,

QUOTE: Originally posted by Lufbery *grin* Gary, You finished your Tigercat (which I never knew were used by the Marines), are you doing another kit for the build? Regards,

Yep, I've already started on the new Hasegawa Harrier. I should have it finished by 30 July. Plus, maybe, just maybe, I'll have my Academy 1/32nd F/A-18C finished also. No promises, though. The Harrier is listed in the first posting. I updated it a few weeks ago.

Drew,

As far as Tigercats go, the Navy rarely used them. The majority of them were used by the USMC. I've forgotten the exact reasons why.

Gary what were the Tigercat's used for? They are set up sort of like a P-38 right? I mean they don't look like a P-38 but they have three booms, one on each side with the engines and then the other in the middle with the cockpit right?

QUOTE: Originally posted by garydmason Drew, As far as Tigercats go, the Navy rarely used them. The majority of them were used by the USMC. I've forgotten the exact reasons why.

I never knew that. Flight Journal had an article on the Tigercat, but it was written by Grumman test pilot Corky Meyer and was therefore focused on the plane itself and not its service.

Regards,

QUOTE: Originally posted by jimz66 Gary what were the Tigercat's used for? They are set up sort of like a P-38 right? I mean they don't look like a P-38 but they have three booms, one on each side with the engines and then the other in the middle with the cockpit right?

Jim,

The Tigercats were fighters. Some were nightfighters, which could be distinguished by an N in their designations (i.e. F7F-3N, F7F-2N, etc.) And, I guess they sorta resemble the P-38, except that they had a single tail, instead of the twin tail that the Lightning used.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Lufbery I never knew that. Flight Journal had an article on the Tigercat, but it was written by Grumman test pilot Corky Meyer and was therefore focused on the plane itself and not its service. Regards,

Drew,
I've got the same article (I subscribe to Flight Journal - GREAT magazine!!), and I thought that it was a damned good article. The fact that the Tigercat could walk away from a Corsair in a climb really inpressed me. That article, plus the fact that I had never built one before, inspired me to build the Tigercat for the group build.

I am unsure when I should stop posting progress pics ...I have pretty much the entire paint job done....and only the fine details are missing (landing gear, canopies, bombs, and propeller.....and of course decals.

This was a challenging one to paint-- probably the most challenging to date for me...but I think I pulled it off pretty well....

Mike,

Let's see it!

Regards,

yeah. No fair claiming victory with no proof.
Lets see some picts.

I am way behind were I wanted to be. I have not even started to paint mine. I made some progress this week though. As I am building the same kind of airplane with a similar scheme I figured it was best to paint them at the same time.

Um Jeeves I agree I would like to see how that paint scheme worked out. Good luck to everyone. I promise to have the beginnning stages of the painting done real soon. I hope by the end of next week.

I still need loads of practice on my sanding and cockpit painting but I am starting to except were I am now on the two that I am working on. Just need to do some finished sanding and then some more assembly as well as wash then paint. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel I still have some time to mess with though so I am not panicky yet. Wont reach that stage for a while yet. Thanks for all your help and support getting me through these first ones guys. I think that has really helped me a lot, I also think that when these two are finally finished I have more MOTOVATION to get some more to be companions to them. Thanks again to all and good luck to all.

Well... I haven't taken the digitals yet.....patience friends...patience

Tried getting the cowling and engine together late last night....but ran into some trouble lining things up..decided I was just too tired...LOL...

Well, I narrowly avoided a problem this evening, when I lost my control stick for the F4U-2 Corsair. For the life of me I could not find it for about 45 minutes!! I thought for sure I was going to have to scratch build a new one!! Luckily I found it......right where I put it to dry!! The cockpit is coming along pretty well, I dry brushed the panels and radios, painted most of the knobs, painted the seat, and painted the seat belt. The seat belt is actually too dark of a tan, but I still think it looks good. I do have some touch-up on the seat to do after painting the buckles!!! Damn, what a pain, eh?!! Tommorow I plan to do the touch up on the seat, and put some future on a couple of pieces to get ready for some washing. Oh, and the engine is looking REALLY sweet!!! I definately want to put up some pics of the cockpit and engine within a couple of days. I'm trying to burn through the NSX for the Tamiya Con, but have hit some rough spots with the decals wrinkling up all over the damn place!! So it's taking me a lot longer than Jeeves!!! Tommorow I cruise to the LHS for a couple of different colors to add to the engine and cockpit!!!

Seems like everyone is too busy actually modeling this weekend. Here is my engine:


in the cowling

my reference photo


Question is: would you do a wash on the engine? Or do you think I should just do a light drybrushing and leave the rest alone?? I'm thinking the latter, just 'cause I'm not one to push my luck. Sorry if my pics look weird, I think my camera just hates me!! LOL

Heya Heath...

I tend to do a wash on an engine-- just to get it looking a little dirty....and of course then dry brush to bring out the detail even further.....

I know Ron's having trouble with a hugh influx of pics....so I am waiting for things to clear up a bit before posting more pics...

I agree with Jeeves. Wash then Dry.
Looks good, BTW

OK-- thanks to ROn and shermanfreak, and all his help- I can post these updated shots:

First-- the completed paint job for the plane:



This is my first successful mask job...phew!!

Lastly-- just showing off how well AM details it's Wright engine face...

Nice Jeeves, but why so small. I want more.

beautiful build.

joe

Not sure why it isn't clickable.......here's the direct links:

http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/upload/sbd1a_001

http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/upload/sbd1engine

Whoa!! I was so busy with my paint job-- it looks like I forgot some seams up front LOL....I'll have to take a look tonight and see if I can't fix them up some....

Mike,
GREAT-LOOKING PAINT JOB!!! I've always loved the pre-war color schemes on the naval and Marine aircraft. I've got the Accurate Miniatures F3F-1 kit, and I'm contemplating doing a similar paint job on it (silver with yellow wings). Just seeing your pictures gets me in the mood (MODELING MOOD!! MODELING MOOD!!!).

Well, guys, after today, it'll be about a week to 10 days before I get to post again. I'll be on the road until Friday for my job, and as soon as I get back on Friday night, we're immediately leaving for Pensacola, Florida, for a week for some much-needed vacation and to see my favorite Marine (my oldest son, who's stationed at Pensacola right now for ATC school). I WILL be visiting the Naval Air Museum while I'm there WITH my 5 megapixel camera, so if anyone needs some specific pictures, just let me know. Have a great weekend!!! Happy Modeling!!

Gary shoot pictures of the whole place. Some of us may never get there. HE HE. Have a safe pair of trips.

Gary I have previously built that kit and have another as yet unbuilt. It is a fairly easy build.

Hope you guys enjoy it.

Ed

good lookin engine kik36 ,it looks like its wired up real nice.

Cool paint job there jeeves ,nice swhot of the engine too.

I finally got my car two Fridays ago. So things have been non existant on the Model front the last week and a half or so. I will be back in action once I find a job schedual.

Hi guys,

I haven't had much chance to work on my model for the past week or so, but last night I started on some final touch-ups. I have a divot in the fuselage at the opening for the burner can. It's not big, but it really detracts from the look of the plane. So, I've started filling it.

The problem is that everything is painted and has a couple of coats of Future, so I don't want to mess up the finish. Therefore, I'm using white glue to fill this hole. It's a slow process, but I won't need to sand. A quick dab of paint and a quick dab of Future, and nobody will know it's there.

Still, as I have to build it up in layers, I ended up literally watching glue dry last night.

Regards,