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

I tried to take pictures this weekend with my point and shoot camera, and they didn't come out well at all.

I'll need to use my SLR and zoom lens, I think.

Regards,

Hi, guys. Sorry I haven't been online in awhile (see previous posts for an explanation). Anyway, I finally got a new compressor at Wal-Mart for $68. Works great. So, with that said, I'm HOPING to have my Hasegawa Harrier ready for the 30 July date. No promises on that, though. Also, I have recently purchased the 1/48 Academy CH-46E, the 1/48 Roden OV-1A, the new 1/48 Hasegawa RF-4B, and a 1/48 Fujimi F-4EJ. Has anyone started on these kits yet?

As far as what I definitely have ready for 30 July, I've got the 1/32 Academy F-18C and the 1/48 AMT F7F-3N ready to go. Just gotta take some pictures of 'em. I'm really looking forward to see everyones' pictures. Only a couple of more weeks to go!!! SEMPER FI!!!

Guys I am sorry that I have been out of touch as of late. I am NOT going to make the USMC GB deadline. I have too much going on right now. I am still looking for work. I had a job for a very short time period and was rudely let go. I have only worked for 6 weeks in the last 15 months. So not only that but funds for supplies are non existant at this point. I am going to do the best I can with the F-18's but they will just not be ready by the end of the month. I hope they will be done by the end of August.

As another quick note. I am not at home right now. Rather I am at my college library. My modem died on my computer a couple of weeks ago and I am trying to get that resolved as well.

I have put this announcement off for as long as possible but it just isn't realistic at this point for me to think I can finish this in time.

I deeply regret any inconvieniance this may cause but it needs to be done. HOPEFULLY I can get back online at home sooner that later.

Jim,

You gotta take care of the important things first.

Good luck!

No worries Jim, and Gary!!! I just got back into it tonight.....my job has been insanely demanding the last couple of weeks....but I am moving right ahead this evening by laying down the bottom color on the Corsair.....building the Landing Gear tomm....and then hopefully laying down the second color on top by Sunday. I think that I should still come in right on the date....LOL

Jim,

Sorry to hear about the troubles that you're having. This probably a dumb question, but have you tried www.monster.com? There are literally thousands of jobs on that URL. Maybe you can find something there. And don't worry about the Group Build. Just post your builds whenever you get a chance, regardless of the date. As Drew said, you gotta take of the priorities first!! Good Luck to you, friend.

Sincerely,

tick, tick, tick.......the clock is counting down. I've got one finished and 2 more in thier almost final stages.
well, 3 outta 5 ain't all that bad - considering

Looking forward to seeing everyone's posts

Thanks for the support fellas. That means a lot. I am trying. Will check out that site. Thanks Gary.

Well, it looks like I'll be posting pictures of the Hornet & Tigercat tonight. Hope everyone is ready with their planes. I am SO looking forward to seeing everyones' projects!!! Good Luck & Semper Fi!!!!!

I just decaled the Corsair tonight. I am not going to make the deadline......but I am going to post what I got. I do have to finish it by Tuesday so I can take it to the IPMS Nats, so I plan on posting pics again on Mon or Tues of the absolute final product. I can't wait to show off the base!! The Corsair just needs to be futured again, a bit of weathering, prop, gears and gear doors put on. However, I am leaving the decals to dry over night. I really hate trying to mess with any model after I just applied decals! Am greatly looking forward to seeing everyone's builds!!

Well, guys, here goes..........

Here's some pictures of the Tigercat:



It's the AMT 1/48th kit. Those are supposed to be exhaust stains on top of the engine nacelles............


And here's my Academy 1/32nd Hornet:




It's in USMC markings, but the decals were almost the same color as the paint, so you can barely see them. I used the CAM Decals for this kit (including glow-in-the-dark formation lights!!), so I'm a little perplexed as to why they looked dark before I soaked them for application, but went on so light. Oh well....... live and learn.

I hope you like them. The pictures look better than the real model!! I am excited about seeing everyone elses models here. I hope everyone had a good time with this group build. I certainly did!!

OK-- here 'tis-- AM's awesome SBD-1 kit. It is done in the scheme of an SBD-1 based in Quantico, VA in 1941 preceding our entry into the war. This one is particular is the commanding officer's aircraft of VMB-1, the second unit to receive the Dauntlesses after VMB-2. The unit was later renumbered as VMSB-132 later in 1941.

There is no AM stuff on this one as I have always found the AM kits to be detailed enough on their own. The BMF is Alclad II Aluminum, the wings are painted in MM Chrome Tellow, and the cowling and fuselage band are MM Insignia Red.

Awesome Dauntless, Mike!!! I think I'll go buy myself one today after seeing yours. Great Job!!

Gary,
Can't see your pics. I get the broken image icon. BUMMER

Jeeves,
NICE!! I like the pre-war markings. Looks like a wonderful build.

Here's my update: I will post picts of AV-8B in VMA 311 markings (propably with an a-4c in vma-311 markings - old fujimi kit) tonight . I have 2 others - an AV-8B II NA in VMA 231 markings and an AV-8B II+ in VMA-223 - this last one is the hasegawa kit with 2 bob's
decal sheet, but those are not going to be complete - tho I am working on'em

Gary, I can't see the pictures either! Mike that is a gorgeous build!!

Hope you enjoyed!!! I really appreciated being involved in this group build with everyone!! For reference, this is my first completed group build. Will be my first completed Aircraft, and only second model since I started building. Thank You Guys!!!

As for mine, it is a F4U-2 Corsair from the VMF(N)-532 Nightfighter squadron, named "BlackGeorge". I hand made the base, and it was a pain. Wood and me don't mix. I thought that it would be better for the patch I carved into the wood to be NOT a perfect circle. I thought it would be a great visual of what the squadron logos were; not really pretty, more rough and rugged. Those men were fighting men, they didn't have time to sit around and make things pretty. I have included a pic of the actual squadron patch, which is supposed to be a winged panther (if you can see it!!! LOL). I included pics of the last few pieces to put on. The left wing will be folded. It is not completed fully, and will not be until mon-tuesday (already as I type this, the top coat of future is drying). I will post absolute completed pics then, but here is what I got:

OK Heath...

That is one fine looking base....don't be so hard on yourself bro!! Thanks for he comments guys-- but I need pics!! Where are all your pics?!!!

jeez kik36, that is one beautiful base. I would be hard pressed to even come close, nice lookin' build as well.

First up for me is the flighth line

The AV-8B up in front is from VMA-311 and is the monogram kit sob
The AV-8B II+ in the rear is the hasegawa kit in 2Bobs VMA-223 CAG markings.
For this aircraft I made my own GBU-16 using a mk84 bomb and head and tail from a GBU-12 from the hasegawa weapons sets

some more:




I'm am sorry for the poor quality. I'll repost these pict's tomorrow when I am able to shoot under different conditions and I can THINK about what I am doing

wibhi,
I bow to your modeling prowess!!!
Those Harriers look great!! Makes me kinda homesick for Cherry Point...............

As far as my pictures go, I can see them just fine in my posts. I have no idea why you guys can't. You should see 3 Tigercat pictures and 4 Hornet pictures. Let me know if you're still having problems by Saturday.

kik36,
I think that your Corsair is looking good. I'll bet the finished product will look even better. Good Luck!!

Ok, the forum just made a liar out of me. My pictures disappeared after I posted the above post. So, I backed out of this Group Build forum, re-entered it, and, lo and behold, they reappeared!! I don't have an explanation as to why this is happening, but, try backing out and re-entering the Group Build. Maybe that'll work. Sorry.

Gary it is a weird phenomenon where if the pic is saved in your hard drive, you will always see the pic, even though no one else will.i don't think Yahoo allows you to hotlink your pics that you upload. I am sure the birds are beautiful nonetheless!!

WOW!!! what great looking builds i'm glaring at fellows!! Jeeves, sweet build!! i have the same kit and it looks great in the box.

Heath, very impressive corsair my friend!! sweet looking base as well!! nice job.

wibhi2, excellent job on the harriers!!

really nice looking builds you guys have there!! later.

Thank you all. I am really good at stand-off scale - closer than 3' it all falls apart. Too many fubar's not enough time.

Dang it Gary, I wanna see pics. I backed out and jumped back in, but alas to no avail. I think Heath is right about hotlinking images through yahoo. If you are still having issues, I will be more than happy to host them for you. Just drop me a line.

I still have to complete an AV-8A, Av-8B II NA and a TAV-8B.

wibhi,

Please, host them for me!! I can still see them, but not every time I log on. Really wierd, huh? What information do you need from me to do that? My e-mail address is garydmason@sbcglobal.net. Thanks!!!

gary, check your email (if you haven't done so already - bud@architorture.com)

Really excellent stuff, guys! It's great to see the kits I've been reading about for the past few months.

Here's my 1/72 Monogram F-4J in VMFA-333 markings. I've included a few pictures at the end showing the real planes, and the crew of the plane I modeled.
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Regards,

Drew,

Magnificent work, dude! Great diorama, with an F-4 and a WWI biplane (is it a SPAD, or a Neuport?). I love it.

That's gotta be the infamous "Lufbery Spad" (brief subject last night on the history channel)

Drew,
That came out looking great. I especially love the scale comparrison

Well everyone... and especially Gary,
I must offer my sincere apology for not even getting my kit started. I meant to... I really did. I just had so much on my plate that it just kept getting pushed back. Once again I'm very sorry.

BTW... I did check out your finished pics and they are looking great everyone... especially like your Phantom Drew. Heath, that Corsair is going to look sweet... good job on the base. Sweet looking Dauntless, and Harriers as well. Gary, I really want to see yours but no joy. Really they all look great. I will still post some pics whenever it is that my kit is done... just not sure when that will be right now. I really need to get an airbrush setup to do the camo justice... I really thought I'd have that done in time.

beautiful job on the F-4 friend!!! later.