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                        AIRCRAFT - Natural metal finish group build (ends 10/31/04)

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                        fightnjoe
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                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 10:30 PM
                        still waiting on the b-18. will wait a little longer but i may have to change to something else. still want to get that kit but want to give myself enough time to deal with my first vacuform.

                        joe

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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 9:54 PM
                        SSSSHHHHHH.....Be vewy, vewy quiet....modellers working

                        Gregers: I heard the old airfix P1127 kit was a real beast. But with proper attention can turn into a real show stopper.
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        gregers
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: UK
                        Posted by gregers on Saturday, April 3, 2004 12:44 PM
                        STOP PRESS.....
                        i am changing the kit i am doing for this group build. i had started the (very) old airfix P1127 and its a real bear, nothing fits right and its going on the "long term build" pile (whilst i stock up on milliput). i have dug out a couple of EE /BACLightning F6 kits. one by Matchbox and the other by Eastern Express. what ever you do DONT buy the Eastern express kit, its the ancient Frog kit and its awfull. (the Hasegawa kit is just as bad btw). i am going to do the Matchbox kit and am currently deciding on either 5, 11, 19 or 74 sqn colours but i am leaning towards the 74sqn markings.
                        Greg
                        Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?
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                        Gerarddm
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        Posted by Gerarddm on Thursday, April 1, 2004 1:42 AM
                        My supply of BMF came in. No more procrastination on the Constellation... hopefully when I am done you won't have to fit me for a size 42L straitjacket.
                        Gerard> WA State Current: 1/700 What-If Railgun Battlecruiser 1/700 Admiralty COURAGEOUS battlecruiser
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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Monday, March 29, 2004 8:08 AM
                        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.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, March 25, 2004 5:47 PM
                        hope your move goes well.

                        joe

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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Thursday, March 25, 2004 5:37 PM
                        Dan good luck with the move and hope all goes well. I hope things are ok on your end. That is why I wanted such a long haul due date. I knew this one would be tougher than normal.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 25, 2004 3:33 PM
                        I can't get much done at ALL... the house is for sale and the realtors keep everyone busy. Good thing this ends on Halloween. By the way, jimz66, the name's Dan.
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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Thursday, March 25, 2004 11:50 AM
                        f-94 still sittin' in the box while I try to do some research. Anyone know if the inside of the flaps and wheel wells where painted chromate green? or where they aluminum? I just can't seem to find any definative answer on that.
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Thursday, March 25, 2004 10:14 AM
                        I ordered two new halves for the B-29 fueselage from Monogram along with Decals for the Enola Gay (If they still have those markings I will have to wait and see. i doubt it seriously but will see. If not I'll take what they give me. I also painted the cockpit floor for the B-29 and many parts for my F-84G today. I will work on finishing the cockpits for the F-84 and F-86, as soon as I get some more work done on my two Hornets for the USMC group build. Keep us all posted everyone.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Sunday, March 21, 2004 11:58 AM
                        Well I am working on my first NMF and I have five on the table. So there is nothing wrong with that.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, March 21, 2004 11:35 AM
                        sounds like a list of firsts is growing in this thread gerad. this will the first time i will be building a vac formed kit and i am leaning toward using alum. foil.

                        joe

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                        Nachtflieger
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Connecticut, USA
                        Posted by Nachtflieger on Sunday, March 21, 2004 3:54 AM
                        Thanks for the welcome jamesz. By the way, I live in Manchester, CT. My name is Nathan, but everyone calls me Nate. Time to get building!

                         

                         

                         

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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Sunday, March 21, 2004 12:32 AM
                        Hello James, I'll be building MPM's 1/72 Su-9 vac. My name is Christopher but everyone calls me Woody.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Gerarddm
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        Posted by Gerarddm on Sunday, March 21, 2004 12:08 AM
                        After experimenting with one of the Constellation's engines and some BMF, I ( ulp ) have decided to bite the bullet and screw the paint, I'll BMF the whole aircraft,and the devil take the hindmost. This should be tre`s amusement as I have never done BMF before... ho ho ho.
                        Gerard> WA State Current: 1/700 What-If Railgun Battlecruiser 1/700 Admiralty COURAGEOUS battlecruiser
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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Saturday, March 20, 2004 8:15 PM
                        Nachtfighter, as the initator of this group I have no reservations of anyone joining as long as your done by Halloween. Good Luck and welcome to the forum and the NMF Group Build. Good Luck
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        Nachtflieger
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Connecticut, USA
                        Posted by Nachtflieger on Saturday, March 20, 2004 6:48 PM
                        Hi All,
                        Is it too late to join? I JUST came across this thread, and opened it to read because I just started 5 Tamiya P-51D's, and was looking for some inspiration. I am doing the 5 at once, because of common paints (Interior green, Interior yellow, etc.) It made sense to paint all of the interiors at once. I have a TON of different decal sheets, and would eventually like to model at least one plane from each of the WW II Mustang units. I love the different unit markings! I will probably start with the 353rd. FG, and the 20th. FG. I think this Group build is a great idea! Thanks!

                         

                         

                         

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                        ghettochild
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: houston,texas
                        Posted by ghettochild on Saturday, March 20, 2004 2:24 PM
                        yeah its the monogram 48th scale. i lost the pieces to do the float version. so i decided to do it.
                        -Josh
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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Saturday, March 20, 2004 1:56 PM
                        Is that the Monogram one? If not which kit and what scale?
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Saturday, March 20, 2004 1:54 PM
                        Great, a Kingfisher in NMF I never knew they had those in that paint scheme.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        ghettochild
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: houston,texas
                        Posted by ghettochild on Saturday, March 20, 2004 12:44 PM
                        jim i am going to build the kingfisher os2u prewar in addition to my b29.
                        -Josh
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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Friday, March 19, 2004 6:10 PM
                        Ok V. No problems. I am certainy not trying to start any. It is just different that is all. No harm done.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Friday, March 19, 2004 12:38 PM
                        Nice looking bird, bud! Can't wait to see her! Smile [:)]
                        Jim: I'm one of those that saw Sandra Bullock in "The Net" one too many times, so, i'm too paranoid to give out my real name (Though, i do use it to sign certain messages). But, you can call me V. (it's a contraction Dunce [D)] of my nickname). Big Smile [:D] Is Jim okay with you? I got a little concerned back there that it wasn't.
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Friday, March 19, 2004 11:34 AM
                        Bud works.....or any 3 to 7 lettered word. I'll answer to almost anythingBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Friday, March 19, 2004 10:33 AM
                        Cant wait to see it good luck, looks great. Hey wibhi don't mind if I ask, what is your real name? I prefer to use them if possible. Just personal preference. That could go for the rest of you as well. I am not at all trying to be disrespectful or anything. I just haven't used email or codenames for as long as some of you perhaps and it just seams awkward at times thats all. Thanks.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Friday, March 19, 2004 9:48 AM
                        I've come to a decision on this. I am going to do hobby crafts f-94 and try to replicate this aircraft

                        http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/59FIS/59th.htm

                        Graphically, I think it looks really cool.
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Friday, March 19, 2004 7:21 AM
                        Heya jim...

                        I am not sure if it's fair to the others for me to be entering the SBD-1 in this and in the USMC build....although it is my best NMF job to date....

                        I am following this build though as the NMF stuff interests me....
                        Mike
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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Thursday, March 18, 2004 7:58 PM
                        Not to mention that the other four are smaller. I don't know IF I am going to bother with the A-26 though. The F-100 is almost ready for paint anyway. So it won't be too bad.The other two are slightly started. The big job with the B-29 will be the rescribing. But the F-100 wasn't too bad and not too bad for my first attempt.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Thursday, March 18, 2004 7:51 PM
                        Shrikes the B-29 was the suprise kit. I have installed some shevling above my Entertainment center which will allow me enough room to display it. I just hope to have the decals by then. That is the only problem.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Thursday, March 18, 2004 7:38 PM
                        Thanks Jimz66! Hmmm.... Didn't you say you had a surprise kit too? Wow, we're sure building a lot of planes!! I think the most interesting so far is Joe's Vacuformed B-18 Bolo (I hope it works well for you, Joe!)!! Big Smile [:D]

                        Also, as an update, I'm still painting the (rather spartan) interior of the B-17G, and i messed up a bit of the F-86 because of a bad batch of paint (nothing a little elbow grease won't fix) and i'm picking up the last decals for the F-86 this sunday. Smile [:)]
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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