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

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                        willuride
                        • Member since
                          May 2015
                        Posted by willuride on Saturday, April 17, 2004 4:02 PM
                        ok, ok, We are making progress. Our cockpits are done, not accurately to the T, but none the less they are done. Our pilots are done too. I tried to take some pictures, but we have a crappy digital camera, so I took some with the regular camera. When it gets developed and if I can figure it out, then we will post them. Tonight we are going to start working on the landing gear doors, these will be in flight models so they will be closed. I will post some pics as we go along. I am really enjoying this build with my wife, and hers (the first a/c) model she has ever done is turning out great. You all be nice to her but you can hammer me.Big Smile [:D]. I'm used to it.Tongue [:P]. Thanks and we will be done by the due date.

                        On the bench Knoxville, TN:

                        1/48 Monogram F-4 Phantom "Black Bunny"  I wanted to relive the past....Never again

                        On the Bench Manchester, TN:

                        1/48 Revell F-18E 

                         

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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Monday, April 19, 2004 9:17 AM
                        Things are a bit quiet in this build right now. I hope everyone's builds are going okay.

                        Jeff, I think it's really cool that your wife is building with you. Smile [:)]

                        I've been working on painting the figure to go with my plane and it's going pretty well. It's funny to be painting with a toothpick.

                        I'll see about getting a scan up soon.

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Monday, April 19, 2004 10:45 AM
                        Had last week off...but so did the wife-- so there were many things on the honey-do list, so no room for modeling Sad [:(]

                        I'm back to the SBD this week-- although another reason why work has stopped is I am at the dreaded canopy masking stage....yuck!
                        Mike
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 11:06 AM
                        Mike aka Jeeves,

                        Use Bare Metal Foil. That stuff is GREAT for masking anything. The only downside is the sticky residue that it leaves when you're done. I find that if you wait until you've applied your final clear coat (flat or gloss), then peel off the foil, you can safely remove the residue with alcohol or WD-40. The final clear coat helps prevent the alcohol or WD-40 (or any other residue remover) from attacking the paint. Good Luck!!!
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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 8:26 AM
                        got one of the RM B models together last night, only to find I set the rear wheels to high and with the outriggers on, the rear wheels sit 3/32" off the desk. AAARRRGHHHH....... modifing the outrigger wheels and oleos to sit lower - should have just cut it out of the outrigger strut.
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 8:34 PM
                        Wighi2,

                        I hope your landing gear mishap was easy to fix. I do a ton of dry fitting and still end up with things like that happening to me.

                        All,

                        Here's the pilot figure all painted up. I don't think he looks too bad for my first figure:
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                        I need to touch up his boots. I glued him to a penny for easier handling, and the white glue covered part of his footwear.

                        The next step is doing the base for the plane.

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 11:16 PM
                        hey drew,
                        Do I sence 2 different greens or is it my failing eyes? Just a hint: mix up an OD slightly darker than your base (like add a touch of dark blue to the OD) thin it a bit like a medium wash and lay that into the folds and creases of the clothing. It'll add more depth. Other than that looks good.

                        Ended up opening the oleo scissors and replacing the oleo's with 1/16" aluminum tubing then bending the scissors to fit - Just think I get to do this at least 4 more times - boy, I can't wait.
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Thursday, April 22, 2004 8:10 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by wibhi2

                        hey drew,
                        Do I sence 2 different greens or is it my failing eyes? Just a hint: mix up an OD slightly darker than your base (like add a touch of dark blue to the OD) thin it a bit like a medium wash and lay that into the folds and creases of the clothing. It'll add more depth. Other than that looks good.


                        Yup, there are two greens there. I was trying to drybrush the second green to highlight the straps and wrinkles, and I think I was partially sucessful, but it's hard to do when the whole figure is only 1 inch tall.

                        I thought of doing a wash, but I've never done one before, so I decided not to push my luck.

                        QUOTE:
                        Ended up opening the oleo scissors and replacing the oleo's with 1/16" aluminum tubing then bending the scissors to fit - Just think I get to do this at least 4 more times - boy, I can't wait.


                        That's a pretty cool solution. I don't know anything about the parts breakdown; was replacing the oleos with aluminum tubing tough to do ?

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Thursday, April 22, 2004 8:32 AM
                        Naw wasn't really hard, but time consuming. Really a matter of cutting off the scissors,
                        wheel and the section of the oleo (chrome part) - drilling a hole in the wheel base and strut. Nice thing about aluminum tube is that it can be cut with an x-acto knife and it dosen't have to be painted.
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 12:41 PM
                        Hi all,

                        It's really quiet here. How are you doing on your builds? Let's hear from some of the folks who haven't posted for a while.

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        stoomfluit
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: The Netherlands
                        Posted by stoomfluit on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 3:18 PM
                        Mmmm, let's see. The Phantom is finished, and I'm not too happy with it. I've lost some of the decals while removing some masking tape. I thought they were secured by some Future, but this wasn't good enough. Luckily it were some stencils and just one roundel, which I was able too replace. The Wildcat will be painted next weekend, I've had some trouble finding the right color for the upper surfaces, but I think that I will go with Testors/MM 1720. Also nearing completion is a tiny 1/144 F-5e and last week I started with the OA-4m.

                        Can't wait to see everyone's projects on July 30Smile [:)]
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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 7:33 AM
                        canopy masking and painting in progress Sad [:(]

                        Then it's on to decals and small pieces like antenna and such....I am almost done which is why I haven't posted any pics lately....figured you all could wait until July Wink [;)]
                        Mike
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 29, 2004 9:36 PM
                        I'm just taking the filling slowly, and cautiously, as this is the point where I usually lose interest. I was able to successfully mask off the cockpit with a cotton ball, and spray the glare shield flat black, so I'm getting a bit more confidence in masking. This weekend I am picking up some light primer. Also there's an airshow this weekend I'm going to be attending on Sat. I promise I haven't lost interest.....just lack of time!!! LOL
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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Friday, April 30, 2004 5:23 AM
                        I haven't been able to work on mine in over a month. I hope to get the Hornets ready to paint this weekend. Cheers I hope all is well. Sorry guys. but things have been tough lately.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Friday, April 30, 2004 7:56 AM
                        Cool stuff, guys. I'm glad to read that everyone is doing okay. My modeling has slowed down a bit too. I spent most of the past month studying for the GRE test so I can get into grad school. Luckily things went very well with the test and I'm on track to start school in the fall.

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Friday, April 30, 2004 9:01 AM
                        Great job Drew, what are you going for? Good luck and study smarter not harder.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Friday, April 30, 2004 9:40 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by jimz66

                        Great job Drew, what are you going for? Good luck and study smarter not harder.


                        Thanks, buddy. I'm going to study community and regional planning. I'll be going to school in the evenings, part-time, while working full-time. But the cool thing is that my company will reimburse the tuition.

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Friday, April 30, 2004 8:20 PM
                        NICE
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 30, 2004 10:49 PM
                        Congrats Drew!!! It's a bit daunting at times going to school at night after working full time (I'm at school right now....my internet course....of course!!) But the rewards in the end should be ten fold the pain in your.....gotta go!!!
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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Saturday, May 1, 2004 9:22 PM
                        Thanks guys. I'll keep you posted on how it's going.

                        In other news, and more on-topic, I've finished my model and display for this build!

                        I've got the plane done, the figure painted, the base finished, and everything put together. It feels really good.

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Friday, May 7, 2004 11:12 AM
                        Phew!!

                        Well-- other than an antennae wire- the SBD-1 is officially done!! It is probably my best work yet on a paint job, although in comparison to folks like Pix or Swanny, that's not sayin' much LOL

                        I am inclined to do very little weathering on her as they had time before the war to spit shine these babies I'll gather. Maybe just a few minor exhaust stains, but that's about it.

                        Feels goos to have this rather challenging scheme done....now onto a P-39 to bide my time until the D-Day build begins....
                        Mike
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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Friday, May 7, 2004 12:14 PM
                        Congrats, Mike. I look forward to seeing it. :D

                        Regards,

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Friday, May 7, 2004 10:00 PM
                        Finally got back on the horse tonight. Worked a little on one of my two Hornets, Hope all is doing well with all of you. Care I will be in touch.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 7, 2004 10:18 PM
                        I'm back on also this weekend....I did my first prime, and found a lot of needed filling to do, so I filled, now I have to sand, and fil again, and sand, and fill again, and did I mention sand.....then I will prime the areas again!!! LOLWink [;)]Tongue [:P]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 8, 2004 6:07 PM
                        Hello to all undertaking the USMC Group Build.

                        I am posting here in the hope that one of you may be able to assist me overcome my temporary insanity! I am currently building the Academy 1/48 F4U-1D Corsair and somehow I have lost the cockpit canopy. (doh!)

                        Is there anyone here that can suggest how I can go about getting a replacement? Any help at all would be very greatly appreciated. I have already put about 30 hours into the kit and I don't want to trash it now.

                        Many thanks,

                        Bob


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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Saturday, May 8, 2004 8:10 PM
                        Bob try Squadron. They have some replacement canopies for some kits they may or may not have one for you. Good luck.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 8, 2004 9:31 PM
                        Guys,

                        Hi. I'm back. Been EXTREMELY busy over the last few weeks. I have managed to finish my F7F-3N & F/A-18C Hornet, though, so I'll have two aircraft (maybe three) to display on 30 July 2004. I'm glad to see that everyone else is having a good time making progress on their projects for this Group Build. I'm hoping to have my Hasegawa Harrier II Plus ready in time for the posting date. Right now, I have three projects in the works:
                        Tamiya 1/32 F-15E Strike Eagle
                        Tamiya 1/48 P-47 Thunderbolt Razorback
                        Hasegawa 1/48 AV-8B Harrier II Plus

                        Good Luck to everyone!! Let's see how many projects we can get completed for the Group Build!!
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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 3:59 PM
                        Hmm..the picture on the bottomof the AM SBD-1 box shows the antennae kind of clear...and I have seen other models as well like this. The fishing line I used for my antennae looks the same-- but should I paint it black anyways?? Hmm...
                        Mike
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 6:54 PM
                        Jeeves,

                        Believe me, antennae AIN'T clear in real life. Most are black, which is actually the color of the plastic coating (or rubber coating sometimes) surrounding the actual conductor, which is metal. Back in the early days of radio and flight, the antenna cables were mostly bare wire, but not always. But clear they were not.
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                        ridleusmc
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
                        Posted by ridleusmc on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 2:32 PM
                        I finally bought a digital camera, but how do you post pics on this forum?
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