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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 1:20 PM

Of course you can! I'm always happy if someone joins one of the GBs i host! I put you on the project roster already!

Cheers, Clemens

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  • From: Milaca, Minnesota
Posted by falconmod on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 1:12 PM

Just stumbled on the this GB, I've been loitering around trying to find some place to go after the WW1 GB.  I literally just started a Hasegawa 1/72 S-3A Viking 4 days ago.  Going to do it in VS-31 markings from a old Micro scale sheet .  Will try to post pictures in the next 2 days.  Can I please join? Big Smile

John

On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 1:04 PM

I just finished painting the gear. It is not glued together though. Painting the gear bay and glueing the cokpit in the fuselage is next. I still have to sand down the seam of the fuse halves after this. I'll put up some pics as soon as all of that is done. Maybe I can add the wings as well...

Clemens

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  • From: Ohio
Posted by Taps88 on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 11:56 AM

The landing gear look a bit confusing, but go together quite well.

Looking forward to your progress pics!

Eric / Formally known as Erock68

On the Bench:

Academy: 1/72 B17 Memphis Bell

Tamiya: 1/35 Panther G

Dragon: 1/35 Platformwagen SSy

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:58 AM

Looking really nice, Eric! The belts are finished now and I'll start work on the Landing gear next. There WILL be an update today.

Clemens

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  • From: Ohio
Posted by Taps88 on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:59 AM

Airbrushed the primer & pre-shaded this morning. Looks like storms here in Ohio so, I got it done early.

I also finished assembling the landing gear and drop tanks, last night. Those will get a primer shot next.

Eric / Formally known as Erock68

On the Bench:

Academy: 1/72 B17 Memphis Bell

Tamiya: 1/35 Panther G

Dragon: 1/35 Platformwagen SSy

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:04 AM

I added the manufacturers your project list!

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Posted by smith248 on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:20 PM

1/72nd Hasagawa A-6e / 1/72nd Academy F4F-4 / 1/48th revel TBF Avenger

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:00 PM

The "fabric" parts are all pre-painted. There is no need for paint on the PE as well, so yes, everything prepainted. And they have some pre-cut belts as well.

Clemens

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Posted by shivinigh on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:50 PM
Does all of HGW's belts come pre-painted? I have Dragon's 1/48 FW 190 A-8 and like to get belts and maybe a seat for it.

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:22 PM

Here's an example of those HGW belts. I'm warning you though, they are really fiddly in 1/48th scale!

www.themodellingnews.com/.../hgw-new-releases-are-aplenty-this-new.html

Clemens

Dre
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Posted by Dre on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 2:44 PM

Good looking Hellcats.   I've gotten a little painting done in the nose gear well and assembled all the ordnance over the weekend.

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 2:01 PM

looking good, Eric! I just glued the pit between the fuselage halves, so there should be an update of my kitten as well untill this weekend.

If you want to see the fiddly stuff, you have to wait till then. I can tell you one thing though: The belts consist of the actual fabric (textured foil) and the buckles are tiny PE-parts. You put those belts together like the real ones, just much smaller.

Cheers, Clemens

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  • From: Ohio
Posted by Taps88 on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:42 PM

Here we go. Last update on my Wildcat today:

Eric / Formally known as Erock68

On the Bench:

Academy: 1/72 B17 Memphis Bell

Tamiya: 1/35 Panther G

Dragon: 1/35 Platformwagen SSy

 

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  • From: Ohio
Posted by Taps88 on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:16 PM

SchattenSpartan

Nice work!

You are making progress much faster than me and the only aditions to my Wildcat are a new Engine (simply repaces the kit parts), the missing Seatbelts (some really fiddly stuff from HGW) and some masks from Eduard to make painting easier.

Clemens

Comon' I want to see the fiddly stuff!!  Sleep

By the way, what Eduard masks are you using?Just for the canopy?

I'm using Parafilm to mask.

I will post one more

....then continue working on that MPC Tie Fighter kit. That thing is horrible, flash and fit wise!

Eric / Formally known as Erock68

On the Bench:

Academy: 1/72 B17 Memphis Bell

Tamiya: 1/35 Panther G

Dragon: 1/35 Platformwagen SSy

 

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    April 2013
Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:08 PM

I have a tipp for you as well, Eric!

Paint the underside of the cokpit floor and the inside of the fuselage near the small windows green. You can see the inside through the clear parts.

Clemens

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:05 PM

Nice work!

You are making progress much faster than me and the only aditions to my Wildcat are a new Engine (simply repaces the kit parts), the missing Seatbelts (some really fiddly stuff from HGW) and some masks from Eduard to make painting easier.

Clemens

  • Member since
    March 2011
  • From: Ohio
Posted by Taps88 on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:11 AM

SchattenSpartan

I like your kiten, Eric! Thats some nice work in the pit!

Mine has some belts now. I'll post some more pics when the fuselage is completed.

Clemens

Thank You!

I am just doing OOB. Although, I am really surprised Tamiya didn't include at least "seat belts molded in"

A word of caution, if you are planning on including the drop tanks, the wing mounts are very fragile. One came off the sprue with no problem & sanded. The other, broke in two. Not a major issue, gluing back together now Huh?

Started work on the engine, painted and letting the black wash dry:

Eric / Formally known as Erock68

On the Bench:

Academy: 1/72 B17 Memphis Bell

Tamiya: 1/35 Panther G

Dragon: 1/35 Platformwagen SSy

 

  • Member since
    April 2013
Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:50 AM

I like your kitten, Eric! Thats some nice work in the pit!

Mine has some belts now. I'll post some more pics when the fuselage is completed.

Clemens

  • Member since
    March 2011
  • From: Ohio
Posted by Taps88 on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 7:29 AM

Some cockpit progress:

Eric / Formally known as Erock68

On the Bench:

Academy: 1/72 B17 Memphis Bell

Tamiya: 1/35 Panther G

Dragon: 1/35 Platformwagen SSy

 

  • Member since
    April 2013
Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:19 AM

Seems like I'm not alone!

I have a Wildcat, a F3F and soon 2 Hellcats as well on my bench!

All in 1/48th scale.

You are not late at all btw!

I put your birds on the list. Just tell me the manufacturer(s) of your kits...

Clemens

  • Member since
    February 2009
Posted by smith248 on Monday, May 27, 2013 10:28 PM

i'm a little late getting in but I've got three USN aircraft on the bench currently that I just started on.  1/72nd F4F-4 Wildcat, & A-6e Intruder and 1/48th TBF Avenger... got me a miniature ironworks happing on my bench right now. :)

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, May 27, 2013 9:40 AM

Looking good, shiv!

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Posted by shivinigh on Monday, May 27, 2013 8:51 AM

Stu- really nice looking Hellcat you have there. Great work.

Dre- looks like you have your hands full with that Tomcat

Well work and life finally let me get some bench time done this week-end and got the cockpit done up

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Sunday, May 26, 2013 4:28 AM

Bud: I put you on the list with your Tiger. If you are sure about the cougar just let me know.

Tony: Sure, mate I changed it already for you.

Clemens

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  • From: Australia
Posted by taxtp on Sunday, May 26, 2013 12:10 AM

Hi Clemens,

I signed up for a 1/72 Buffalo. Could I change it to a 1/72 Eduard F6F-5N please.

Thanks

Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Posted by lewbud on Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:24 PM

1/72 Hasegawa F11F-1 Tiger, VF-21.  May also do the F9F-8 Cougar that's the other half of the combo as well.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Saturday, May 25, 2013 6:35 PM

Just tell me the exact model you are building and you are in!

Welcome to the GB

Cheers, Clemens

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    June 2008
Posted by lewbud on Saturday, May 25, 2013 6:08 PM

Clemens,

If I could I'd like to join in.  I'm thinking something from the 50's, made by Grumman and in Divine Scale (1/72).

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

  • Member since
    March 2011
  • From: Ohio
Posted by Taps88 on Saturday, May 25, 2013 4:08 PM

Just in case anyone was wondering...No, I haven't started this kit. Yep, was in my stash.

I had to get the room ready for building again. I did manage to glue the fuselage halves together though Geeked

Now, I have to go through my acrylics and make sure I have the colors I need!

PS...I can't believe how bad my eyes have gotten. I think I may need some cheater glasses, to do kits now!

Eric / Formally known as Erock68

On the Bench:

Academy: 1/72 B17 Memphis Bell

Tamiya: 1/35 Panther G

Dragon: 1/35 Platformwagen SSy

 

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