My First Time Group Build

Thanks Joe. Actually this scratchbuilding isn't as bad as i thought. Though i don't think i will give up good resin or PE pits. I have added a couple of levers and even a nice round dial useing 5amp fuse wire. No more pics just yet, but its coming on nicley.

Greentracker - Wow. That is some definite inspirational heritage you have. Have you recorded any of their stories?

Bish - Nice start. This is going to be quite fun as we'll be facing similar challenges.

Made a start on the F-86. I was lucky enough to get hold of an original boxing at a reasonable price.

This is the very first kit i built. Back in 1978 my parents had seperated and my dad moved into an upstairs flat. We used to spend weekends with him and on one wekend soon after he moved in me and my younger brother were playing with our toy cars on the bare living room floor. The noise rather upset the guy living downstairs. So not a good start. But things were soon made up and a few months later the neighbour bought me this for my 9th birthday. I know he helped me build it. But the only things i can remember are were used the markings on the box lid and it was painted black.

And thats how i started modelling and i haven't looked back since. And even though i have progressed to ships, Sci Fi, 32nd Aircraft and 35th Armour, 1/72nd Aircraft still make up by far the largest part of my collection.

As you can imagine, being a 70's Airfix kit, the cockpit is pretty bare. My scratchbuilding skills are not upto much. But as i don't have anything in the spares box that will work, i am going to scratch build the cockpit, or at least attempt to as best i can.

So far, i have added the kit parts and the side consuls from sheet styrene.

Thats it for now. 

greentracker98

Hi everyone,

a post to tell how & why i got started in modeling, and why I built what I did.

I grew up listening to my Dad and his brothers talk about thier ww2 experiences. All but one of them flew the planes or flew in them. Dad was stationed in Panama flying a B-26. 2 uncles were in B-17s, 1 uncle was in a B-24,(all 3 of these in the Pacific) another flew off a carrier (he had to be different and went to the Navy LOL) My other uncle was in a Tank Destroyer in Patton's 3rd army & earned a silver star for his role in the Bridge at Remagen

As soon as I finish a few other builds I have going, I'll be building a Tank Destroyer too.

Hi everyone,

a post to tell how & why i got started in modeling, and why I built what I did.

I grew up listening to my Dad and his brothers talk about thier ww2 experiences. All but one of them flew the planes or flew in them. Dad was stationed in Panama flying a B-26. 2 uncles were in B-17s, 1 uncle was in a B-24,(all 3 of these were in the Pacific) another flew off a carrier (he had to be different and went to the Navy LOL) My other uncle was in a Tank Destroyer in Patton's 3rd army & earned a silver star for his role in the Bridge at Remagen

As soon as I finish a few other builds I have going, I'll be building a Tank Destroyer too.

Yea! Made it to Seattle and I am able to follow along with you all.

Deattillio - Glad to have you back. Good to see the the move was successful.

 I figured rescribing would be acceptable given that the idea of the GB was to apply the skills you've learned to your first, or near first, model. Being said I have not any way shape or form 'mastered" rescribing. I have practiced a bit and I find that my 8 month old grand daughter could probably scribe a straighter line than I. Should I win the vintage Draken with raised panel lines I believe I will try a technique described a year or so ago in FSM of highlighting raised panel lines. 

Merry Christmas, Joe

Yep, rescribeing is fine, as is scratchbuilding.

I don't see why not, since scratch building is allowed, as I recall.

It is 1/48 scale. Also will we be allowed to rescribe?

Glad to have you in board racedriver. What scale kit is it. I will add you to the roster.

I would like to join with the Revell Mig-21. It is actually the second model I built but my first model has not been re-issued and I found only one on e-bay and I didnt think I needed to pay 185.00 for a Petty Motorsports race car.

Nice to meet you Deattilio, Glad you made it the move okay. I too hate moving.

I'm up for a P 38. I'm not real sure what kit was my first (Yea, It's been too many years. And they say the mind is one of the first things to go. LOL) Anyhow, my first kit was anyone of 3; a p38, or a B17, or a P 51.

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and that Santa leaves lots of Plastic under the tree for them.

Ken Worth

The reason for the name is I love trucks, Yea I build model trucks too.

I'll post my pics here

My P-38 came this morning in the mail. Can't wait to get started on it

It's bringing back memories.

Mustang1989 and Bish, I want extend thanks for taking on and running with the Group Build.  I acquired my “first” kit, or at least a re-box of said kit during my absence along with the decals to substitute the original’s stickers.  I managed to transport all of my paints, glues and thinners in several ammo cans as the moving company would not do so.  The search is still on for my airbrushes and the sort that the moving company did transport although it is in the mountain of boxes in the garage awaiting its rediscovery.

Hey deatillio,

Glad to see you back man. She's all yours if you want to resume the control. Bish and I figured something must have happened that kept you away. Just trying to keep the momentum going in the interum. That sux when you have other things going on that prevent moving ahead on the hobby you love. Anyhows you can tag along or resume control as long as we are all having fun here.

Glad to have you back. Hope you mind us taking this on. Guys were very keen about tjhis GB and we were not sure what had happened. Nice to hear things have all been sorted out, I so hate moving.

I have finally settled in and got a computer up and running.  I moved halfway across country to buy a house and start school, unfortunately my computer was one of the items sacrificed to the moving gods.  Home repairs and studies have overwhelmed any time I once for which committed to the hobby desk.

Mustang1989 and Bish, I want extend thanks for taking on and running with the Group Build.  I acquired my “first” kit, or at least a re-box of said kit during my absence along with the decals to substitute the original’s stickers.  I managed to transport all of my paints, glues and thinners in several ammo cans as the moving company would not do so.  The search is still on for my airbrushes and the sort that the moving company did transport although it is in the mountain of boxes in the garage awaiting its rediscovery.

My first kit, for making good grades on a report card many moons ago, was the Monogram Snap-Tite P-51D Mustang.  I recall spilling the yellow paint on the dinner table and erasing any “atta-boys” earned with the report card.  The decals are Eagle’s 1/72 P-51Ds which has markings for the Mustang represented by Monogram.  I plan on scavenging through the garage to gather the necessary tools to do a little work on my Mustang over the holiday break from school – squeezed between the bouts of honey-do house repairs.

handiabled

 

Missouri kit has come ,,,  be starting soon ,,, P-38 pics coming in about 2 weeks with my upcoming visit to the museum ,,,,, good to see everyone goin and Merry Christmas to all!  

Good news handiabled. I will be starting my Sabre later today.

Missouri kit has come ,,,  be starting soon ,,, P-38 pics coming in about 2 weeks with my upcoming visit to the museum ,,,,, good to see everyone goin and Merry Christmas to all!  

Nice score on the P-38 Ken. I'm looking forward to seeing and sharing your build.

Good news Ken. I have updated the roster.

greentracker98

Hi Joe

I just got MONOGRAMs P-38 LOCKHEED LIGHTNING 1/48 on Ebay. Will let you know when i get it.

Thanks again

Ken Worth

Hi Joe

I just got MONOGRAMs P-38 LOCKHEED LIGHTNING 1/48 on Ebay. Will let you know when i get it.

Thanks again

Ken Worth

I'll second the motion on the Merry Christmas. Also you and your wife have very safe trip to Seattle, Joe

God luck on the Saab Joe. Hope your still going to be able to log on and get your fix while your away. Merry Xmas to you and look forward to more of your builds in the new year.

Wouldn't ya know. I started cutting sprue on my Draken yesterday and then lo and behold when I checked my ebay alerts this morning there was a vintage Revell 1/72 Saab Draken exactly like the one I built as a young 'un. Put a bid in and won't end for nine days. Doubt I will go higher than I bid as it is currently $30.00 including S&H.

The wife and I are leaving for Seattle for X-mas. Thus, no modeling will occur until the new year. So to you and yours I wish you all the Very Merriest of Christmas'. May all your modeling wishes be granted and your stashes filled to overflowing.

                                           Joe

That'll be ok greentracker. Just let us know and we'll all be here, Joe

Hey everyone. I'm going to have to wait until the 1st of the month to get my P 38. So, I still don't know which kit its going to be. Probably a cheap one lol.

Ripcord

Well, when I got home I opened the second kit in my stash to see if I was missing some instructions.  Both boxes do not have paint ummm...  which color goes where chart. 

 

Sure I will send it too you free of charge.  PM me an address. 

Ripcord, need someone to take than extra SR off your hands?