Official 2013 Secret Santa GB

Primed and painted the starting bits of my -109 over the weekend.  All the interior parts have a coat of Future curing on them in preparation for a wash.  I'll do this completely out of the box with 1 exception, I have some PE sets from the Royal Class offering of the -109 in my stash.  I'm planning on borrowing some cockpit items, IP, Seatbelts, etc. for this one.  I'm also going to button this one up.  I hemmed and hawed on this as the Eduard kit is really stunning opened up, but I like the yellow nose and want to keep the lines neat.  Pics will follow as I progress.

Thanks again for this fantastic kit!  The Eduard -109 has firmly entrenched itself as one of my "Desert Island" kits.  Right up there with the AM Avenger.

GreySnake

Nice score on the Stuka Eagle! I built the same kit a couple months back. It went together nice and smoothly, actually one of the easiest kits I've ever built. Just don't be like me and forget to put the radiator in 

Have you picked out the markings for it yet?

Hey Greysnake,

Nope not yet.  I might just use this for a GB coming up.  Will have to do the research on the units to see which would fit best.

Eagle90

Wow! Too bad I didn't catch this thread before Christmas. Sounds like everyone got some really cool kits. I'd definitely be game if anyone does another Secret Santa GB next year.

Nice score on the Stuka Eagle! I built the same kit a couple months back. It went together nice and smoothly, actually one of the easiest kits I've ever built. Just don't be like me and forget to put the radiator in 

Have you picked out the markings for it yet?

Hey everyone,

Sorry it took so long to post this, I have been a little under the weather (alright, I've been laid up for almost a week!).

My Secret Santa from the great state of TN gave me what is my all-time favorite German WWII aircraft....the Ju-87D!  Along with some rocking decals!!!  Thanks so much Santa!  You rock!!!!!!!!

Eagle90

Looking good so far Greg!

Haven't thought about starting my build yet. Need to finish the three models on my shelf yet.

here's a quick update.....

I've got the lower hull together and puttied and installed the torsion bars

now back to the unit research.... 

First off, a big THANK YOU to my Secret Santa for the late Tiger I - I've never done a late Tiger.

And I started the Tiger this evening....

Now I'm off to putty a few seams and work on the upper hull roof.

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Grrrrrr..... I've never had much luck posting pics on here, which is why I don't very often, but I recieved a 1/48 F-84G Thunderjet.

On the best day of Christmas, Secret Santa gave to me.......i293.photobucket.com/.../PC250144_zpsa58b1b94.jpg

I managed to figure out who you are so I gotta say THANK YOU for not only the great gift, but putting this thing together.

I got Italeri's late Tiger I from my Secret Santa..... and Household-6 got me the 77 GMC tow truck

Stu, I'm really glad that you like the 109!

I was really surprised to open this guy today!

Thanks to the Santa from Vermont! You picked out my favorite aircraft and favorite version of the FW-190! Can't wait to get started, the only hard part is figuring out what markings to put on it.

David

Special thanks to GreySnake for hitting the nail on the head with the Eduard BF-109E-1!  This kit has been a favorite of mine and was quite a surprise to unwrap this morning.  Thank you so much!  Can't wait to get started on it!

Santa dropped something off late in the afternoon. It's gonna be the first one I tear open in the morning!

pyrman64

Interestingly, I hadn't join this build, yet yesterday I received a package from the Great White North!  I sent a note of thanks to last year's Secret Santa! Awaiting the 25th to open.....

Aside from confused, it is slightly comical.

Nevertheless you might as well join in the fun with a previous years carryover.

We had our Christmas today, long story, was supposed to work, then last minute that changed but there was no way I was convincing the kids they had to wait an extra day to open. 

End result, I opened a 1:35 Dragon Panther II !!

The build will have to wait until the new year due to travel plans but it looks exciting!

Santa made an early stop at my house yesterday!  I don't want to open the package in case any wrapping got torn or something.  But the anticipation is killing me!  

Eagle90

Only a few hours to go now guys!

Interestingly, I hadn't join this build, yet yesterday I received a package from the Great White North!  I sent a note of thanks to last year's Secret Santa! Awaiting the 25th to open.....

Or he's been dipping into too much 'Christmas Spirit'

By the way who's crazy idea was it to wait until Christmas Day to open the presents.........oh yea

I'm itching to crack her open!!!!!

Haven't seen Santa out this way yet but it's a very busy time for him and it's been snowing for a week so I'm thinking he's waiting for a tow truck.

Santa was busy today, he dropped something off at my place too!

Hmmm... I got a box from Santa today! Now just to keep myself from trying to peak before Christmas!

I know for a fact some reindeer sent a package to someone

Chompin' at the bit to see what's next to hit the bench. A boat? Maybe a rotary wing thinga-ma-jig. Or a tank. Yeah. A tank. No. Wait a sec. How 'bout a rocket ship? Or a cool fighter plane? Hmmm......

Santa shipped my gift out today.  He also brought me a present yesterday!

Made it to the post office today and got it on it's way. I think that's a cool pic, use it.

What about using something like this image?

Only twenty days till Christmas!

Chris, no idea on a badge. Never been good at making one or thinking up one.