jelliott523

jelliott,, great news on the airbrush. Not sure if you mentioned it before but what color scheme will you be doing on the Phantom?

Mikeymize - At this point in time, my intentions are to re-create one of the F-4G's from the 190th FS at Gowen Field in Boise, ID.  I live in the Boise area and fortunately have access to the base and can get some good photos of the aircraft that they have on static display there.  Also, my uncle was an engine mechanic on them when they still flew them; now he works on the A-10 and have thought about recreating one of their A-10's as well.

As to those who asked about the airbrush:  I went cheap, basically since this is my very first airbrush purchase and I wanted to practice with one before dropping a lot of money on one.  I bought a Master Airbrush with compressor off of Amazon.  Its nothing fancy, but I think it will do a decent job for what I'm looking to do; however, only time will tell.

There is nothing wrong with inexpensive airbrushes. I bought Harbor Freight's double action set for $15 several years ago, and have used it to finish at least maybe 8 or 9 kits with it. Still going! My compressor is a badger unit I bought several years ago. I have no recollection of what I paid back then, but similar models now cost almost a couple hundred bucks. And it was one of the less expensive ones back then!

Jim

Yeah, congrads on the new airbrush! You're probably better off without some insanely expensive airbrush. I've owned a Badger 350 and a basic Paasche and found they often give better results than the complex hard to clean models.

Only thing I'd say is pull out some old junk models and practice, practice, and practice! Just try to get a good feel for the brush. And if something doesn't turn out the way you want don't hesitate just to paint over it!

More bad weather! Some folks out on the eastern plains of Colorado had a rough night tonight as a large, fast moving thunderstorm brought winds up over 100 mph, torrential rains, golf ball size hail and a tornado! Reports are just coming in of the town of Hugo being hit with reported injuries and no power.

Is it just me or does it always seem worse when it's your home state, even though it's not the town your in right now? I'm just thinking about those people right now.

Jim

Well, I'm relieved to find out that the little town of Hugo was not hit as bad as the initial news reports made it out to be. You know how the media likes to report the news before they have the facts. They did lose a building, and a tree blew over onto a car. A lot of branches were down and there were some power outages. The police chief kind of summed it up, when the reporter asked when they planned to start the clean-up. He replied in small town sort of attitude by replying, "Well, we will probably start on that in the morning!"

Yeah, hope everyone is okay. Lucky enough here that I've never been through a nasty storm or natural disaster.

Hello all! Today is June 6, which marks the 70th anniversary of D-day. The TV stations are loaded with interesting programs (mostly Public Television) and each is more interesting than the last! There are so many interesting facts to learn, it threatens to overload my brain!

Did you know that the "D" in D-Day stood for day? So it simply meant Day-Day. They weren't sure of exactly which day the invasion was to take place, so that was the name they used. The invasion was to originally to take place on the 5th, but was changed due to bad weather. Ironically, the weather was still bad the next day.

I also see that the last of the Navajo code talkers just passed away. That whole generation that fought that war is nearly gone.

Jim

Hi again!

Made some progress on the One-O-Wonder. I actually stuck on a few decals. I started underneath, because I wanted to be sure how they would respond to the setting solutions and solvent. They actually sucked right down into the panel line with just tiny bit Micro-sol.

Wow guys! I have some other pictures to show, but I can't seem to keep my eyes open. I'll do that hopefully Friday evening. Off to catch some Zzzzz's.

Jim

Looks good Jim!

Yeap, been watching a couple of the D-Day specials, there was a good one on the National Geographic channel last night.

I just watched that "D-Day 360" program and it did tell the story according to the numbers. For example, the allies threw around 150,000 troops at about 40,000 Germans. It also told the story about just how much went wrong that day, and the plan they had bell working fell apart. It was finally the efforts of a few individuals became key in the allies winning the day that day! That, and the sheer numbers we through at them.

Here are my epoxy landing lights:

I made "drops" of epoxy an wax paper. Then when it hardened, I picked a few out and painted the backing silver. Here they are attached with a bit more of the epoxy.

The real deal:

Jim

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jimbot58

I just watched that "D-Day 360" program and it did tell the story according to the numbers. For example, the allies threw around 150,000 troops at about 40,000 Germans. It also told the story about just how much went wrong that day, and the plan they had bell working fell apart. It was finally the efforts of a few individuals became key in the allies winning the day that day! That, and the sheer numbers we through at them.

Here are my epoxy landing lights:

I made "drops" of epoxy an wax paper. Then when it hardened, I picked a few out and painted the backing silver. Here they are attached with a bit more of the epoxy.

The real deal:

Jim

Wow Jim, those lights turned out great!! Good idea! I will have to remember that.

Ken

Hi Everyone,

So very sorry that I have not posted anything for a few days. The word "busy" is an under statement!! I finally got my carpet installed in the basement yesterday. Now I can start putting my house back together.

The hydraulic system for my truck's clutch went out a couple of days ago. I had to fix that. Set me back $200.00.

I have also been desperately trying to finish putting my garden in.  I hope to have it finished tomorrow.

Ken

Hi again,

I am currently stuck at a wedding reception. I don't know anyone here except my wife, her son and his wife. The wedding is for a good friend of my wife's son. Since her son was moved out before I met my wife, I am not familiar with his friends. This is going to be a long night.

Ken

Son Of Medicine Man

Hi again,

I am currently stuck at a wedding reception. I don't know anyone here except my wife, her son and his wife. The wedding is for a good friend of my wife's son. Since her son was moved out before I met my wife, I am not familiar with his friends. This is going to be a long night.

Ken

Sounds awkward and uncomfortable.... How many times have you glanced at your watch so far?

Son Of Medicine Man

Hi Everyone,

So very sorry that I have not posted anything for a few days. The word "busy" is an under statement!! I finally got my carpet installed in the basement yesterday. Now I can start putting my house back together.

The hydraulic system for my truck's clutch went out a couple of days ago. I had to fix that. Set me back $200.00.

I have also been desperately trying to finish putting my garden in.  I hope to have it finished tomorrow.

Ken

I was kind of wondering where you had been.

I know the word busy. Our hours have come back and I have gone back to working about 50 hours a week again. It may get worse as they are ready to set up a new inventory system in the warehouse. As the needed work won't be able to be accomplished during regular work hours, it's going to mean Saturdays and even Sundays to get ready. Overtime is great, but you can't spend it if you die from exhaustion!

In the mean time, the only way I find time for hobby work is insomnia, due I think to the stress I am under. I know what I need to relieve a major part of that is getting going on selling Mom's house and closing the estate. I have made my move and demanded my nephew remove himself from the house by the end of June, or I will make it happen. I have been too nice and though that isn't a bad trait, it's hurting me in the long run. Needless to say, this decision only adds to the stress level. I find working in the hobby room keeps me busy and alleviate off a little of the stress, though it's hard at times to maintain an interest.

Jim

jimbot58

Son Of Medicine Man

Hi Everyone,

So very sorry that I have not posted anything for a few days. The word "busy" is an under statement!! I finally got my carpet installed in the basement yesterday. Now I can start putting my house back together.

The hydraulic system for my truck's clutch went out a couple of days ago. I had to fix that. Set me back $200.00.

I have also been desperately trying to finish putting my garden in.  I hope to have it finished tomorrow.

Ken

I was kind of wondering where you had been.

I know the word busy. Our hours have come back and I have gone back to working about 50 hours a week again. It may get worse as they are ready to set up a new inventory system in the warehouse. As the needed work won't be able to be accomplished during regular work hours, it's going to mean Saturdays and even Sundays to get ready. Overtime is great, but you can't spend it if you die from exhaustion!

In the mean time, the only way I find time for hobby work is insomnia, due I think to the stress I am under. I know what I need to relieve a major part of that is getting going on selling Mom's house and closing the estate. I have made my move and demanded my nephew remove himself from the house by the end of June, or I will make it happen. I have been too nice and though that isn't a bad trait, it's hurting me in the long run. Needless to say, this decision only adds to the stress level. I find working in the hobby room keeps me busy and alleviate off a little of the stress, though it's hard at times to maintain an interest.

Jim

Hi Jim,

So very sorry to hear about your insomnia.  And I can understand your stress about telling your nephew to get out of your Mom's house.  But from what you have said in the past about him and your sister, you are totally in the right.  And hopefully your nephew will do the right thing and comply with your request.

I survived the wedding reception.  Actually asked my wife if we could leave after the cake was cut.  My sinuses were completely closed up from my allergies. I had forgotten my nasal spray and was so miserable.  I don't remember the last time I had this much trouble from my allergies.

Ken

Hey guys this is my first group build. I am returning to the hobby from childhood. I do not know of Berny, but he obviously deserves honoring. I would like to enter my P-61 Black widow. It is in 1/48th scale and by Revell. geesh I hope this thing fits together good enough to look like an airplane!!!!

Can I join with T-55 by Trumpeter in 1:35?

Son Of Medicine Man

jimbot58

Son Of Medicine Man

Hi Everyone,

So very sorry that I have not posted anything for a few days. The word "busy" is an under statement!! I finally got my carpet installed in the basement yesterday. Now I can start putting my house back together.

The hydraulic system for my truck's clutch went out a couple of days ago. I had to fix that. Set me back $200.00.

I have also been desperately trying to finish putting my garden in.  I hope to have it finished tomorrow.

Ken

I was kind of wondering where you had been.

I know the word busy. Our hours have come back and I have gone back to working about 50 hours a week again. It may get worse as they are ready to set up a new inventory system in the warehouse. As the needed work won't be able to be accomplished during regular work hours, it's going to mean Saturdays and even Sundays to get ready. Overtime is great, but you can't spend it if you die from exhaustion!

In the mean time, the only way I find time for hobby work is insomnia, due I think to the stress I am under. I know what I need to relieve a major part of that is getting going on selling Mom's house and closing the estate. I have made my move and demanded my nephew remove himself from the house by the end of June, or I will make it happen. I have been too nice and though that isn't a bad trait, it's hurting me in the long run. Needless to say, this decision only adds to the stress level. I find working in the hobby room keeps me busy and alleviate off a little of the stress, though it's hard at times to maintain an interest.

Jim

Hi Jim,

So very sorry to hear about your insomnia.  And I can understand your stress about telling your nephew to get out of your Mom's house.  But from what you have said in the past about him and your sister, you are totally in the right.  And hopefully your nephew will do the right thing and comply with your request.

I survived the wedding reception.  Actually asked my wife if we could leave after the cake was cut.  My sinuses were completely closed up from my allergies. I had forgotten my nasal spray and was so miserable.  I don't remember the last time I had this much trouble from my allergies.

Ken

Ken,

Perhaps one of the guests at the reception was wearing a perfume or body spray that aggravated your allergies.There was something Mom used to wear that used to about kill me! I also find I am overwhelmed by a friend of mine who has to bathe in cologne even when it just he and I are just going out to dinner, and I end up confined in the car with him. I think he wants to be prepared in case he encounters an attractive waitress or restaurant patron who desires to have him give her a tumble!

Anyway Ken, I wonder if you might know what these lights are that are present on both sides of the Voodoo?

I don't think they are formation lights as there are several sets of "slime" lights present on the fuselage and tail. I didn't look that closely at the bulbs to see if perhaps they were regular bulbs or if maybe one was a strobe and was some sort of an anti-collision light. You can see its placement just below the open rear panel on the Voodoo at Hill AFB. (I still want to go there!)

The kit does have an opening there to represent these, but I didn't want to leave them as a hole! I'm thinking to paint them white, then fill it with a drop of epoxy to be the clear lens.

Jim

Wow, sounds like everyone's having their share of adversities. Jim, I really feel for you buddy; that's a full plate you have and sounds like you get more support from us than those who truly should be helping! As far as your model is going I'm impressed that you've made the progress you have considering all that. I too had problems with sleep as I'm sure many of us have and finally saw a doctor. I use ambien as required and it really helped me. Sometimes we all need help and there's no shame in that!

Ken, you mentioned your planting and hopefully that'll be done before the first snowfall up there ! LOL

Jim: Fantastic photos there, I hope you're not going to try to scratchbuild all those electronic doo-dads!

I hope you and Ken are feeling better.

Thankfully things seem to be leveling out here. The two choppers are close to done and I finally just went and bought a new car about three weeks ago.

Btw: welcome Matt and CN. I never got to meet Berny but he was one heck of a guy. Very knowledgeable and always ready to help out with any questions on the F-4 or other USN aircraft.

Matt-Joachim

Hey guys this is my first group build. I am returning to the hobby from childhood. I do not know of Berny, but he obviously deserves honoring. I would like to enter my P-61 Black widow. It is in 1/48th scale and by Revell. geesh I hope this thing fits together good enough to look like an airplane!!!!

Hi Matt,

Welcome aboard!!    Sorry for the delayed welcome.  It is not my typical response time, but I have been unusually busy after my basement was flooded.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.  You will find there are a great group of people on this build and we will be more than happy to help.

Ken

castelnuovo

Can I join with T-55 by Trumpeter in 1:35?

Hi Castelnuovo,

You most certainly can join!  Welcome aboard!    We all look forward to seeing your build.

Ken

jimbot58

Ken,

Perhaps one of the guests at the reception was wearing a perfume or body spray that aggravated your allergies.There was something Mom used to wear that used to about kill me! I also find I am overwhelmed by a friend of mine who has to bathe in cologne even when it just he and I are just going out to dinner, and I end up confined in the car with him. I think he wants to be prepared in case he encounters an attractive waitress or restaurant patron who desires to have him give her a tumble!

Anyway Ken, I wonder if you might know what these lights are that are present on both sides of the Voodoo?

I don't think they are formation lights as there are several sets of "slime" lights present on the fuselage and tail. I didn't look that closely at the bulbs to see if perhaps they were regular bulbs or if maybe one was a strobe and was some sort of an anti-collision light. You can see its placement just below the open rear panel on the Voodoo at Hill AFB. (I still want to go there!)

The kit does have an opening there to represent these, but I didn't want to leave them as a hole! I'm thinking to paint them white, then fill it with a drop of epoxy to be the clear lens.

Jim

Hi Jim,

Yes it is very possible that I was having an allergic reaction to all the perfume and cologne.  I am allergic to that.  I have also been having a terrible time with tree pollen this year.  It has been really bad this year.

As to your question about those lights, they are the lower fuselage lights.  That is all I know about them.

Ken

mikeymize

Wow, sounds like everyone's having their share of adversities. Jim, I really feel for you buddy; that's a full plate you have and sounds like you get more support from us than those who truly should be helping! As far as your model is going I'm impressed that you've made the progress you have considering all that. I too had problems with sleep as I'm sure many of us have and finally saw a doctor. I use ambien as required and it really helped me. Sometimes we all need help and there's no shame in that!

Ken, you mentioned your planting and hopefully that'll be done before the first snowfall up there ! LOL

Very true words Mike!

Btw, I did get 300 onion plants planted today!  100 red onions, 100 white onions, and 100 yellow onions.  I hope to have everything planted by the end of the week.

Ken

Gamera

Jim: Fantastic photos there, I hope you're not going to try to scratchbuild all those electronic doo-dads!

I hope you and Ken are feeling better.

Thankfully things seem to be leveling out here. The two choppers are close to done and I finally just went and bought a new car about three weeks ago.

Btw: welcome Matt and CN. I never got to meet Berny but he was one heck of a guy. Very knowledgeable and always ready to help out with any questions on the F-4 or other USN aircraft.

Hey Cliff,

Awesome news about your helicopters!  We look forward to seeing pictures.

You bought a new car?!  What did you get?  That had to be a stressful experience!  I am sure you are glad that is over.

Ken

Son Of Medicine Man

Matt-Joachim

Hey guys this is my first group build. I am returning to the hobby from childhood. I do not know of Berny, but he obviously deserves honoring. I would like to enter my P-61 Black widow. It is in 1/48th scale and by Revell. geesh I hope this thing fits together good enough to look like an airplane!!!!

Hi Matt,

Welcome aboard!!    Sorry for the delayed welcome.  It is not my typical response time, but I have been unusually busy after my basement was flooded.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.  You will find there are a great group of people on this build and we will be more than happy to help.

Ken

Yes, welcome! This is a great group of people here and it's pretty open to subject matter. We have had planes, tanks, vehicles, spacecraft and even Star Wars additions to name a few. It's mostly important to participate and have fun!

I warn you, though- we are a pretty yacky bunch! The previous group build topped out at close to 1800 posts over the year! I'm probably the worst as I never know when to shut up!

Jim

Ken: Dang! That's a bunch of onions! I'm hoping to have the choppers done by Wednesday- not much left to do, and I'll see about snapping a photo of the new car when the weather clears a little.

Matt: Yeah, we do seem to shoot the breeze quite a bit! Jump right in if you have something to add!  

I have been following this Thread for awhile now, once I found it. I'm not as active on these Forums as much as before, but I did know Bernie quite well through these Forums. He always had a great and encouraging reply to every one of my posts showing my works-in-progress and finished models. He used to give me a ton of outstanding advice as well. I think he replied to me far more than anyone here ever did. Because of that, I'd also like to join in. I am in the process of clearing a number of models off my workbench now; once I get a few more done, I'll be able to choose a model to submit here. I'll keep you posted.

Duke Maddog

I have been following this Thread for awhile now, once I found it. I'm not as active on these Forums as much as before, but I did know Bernie quite well through these Forums. He always had a great and encouraging reply to every one of my posts showing my works-in-progress and finished models. He used to give me a ton of outstanding advice as well. I think he replied to me far more than anyone here ever did. Because of that, I'd also like to join in. I am in the process of clearing a number of models off my workbench now; once I get a few more done, I'll be able to choose a model to submit here. I'll keep you posted.

Welcome aboard Duke!    Just let us know when you have a project picked out.  Also feel free to chime in any time before that.  If you have been following this thread, then you know nothing is considered off topic.

That is so true about Berny.  He was truly a nice guy and often helped others out with advice and also parts if he had them.

Personally, I tend to shy away from giving advice unless it is asked for.  But we have a pretty knowledgeable group here, so chances are someone will have an answer to most questions asked.

Ken

Welcome Matt and Duke!!!  I hope you guys have a good time in this Group Build.  If you have been away from the hobby for awhile, this is a good place to get back into your groove!  I didn't know Bernie either, but he must have been a heck of a guy, judging by your comments Duke and also by the way his spirit has brought all of us together here in the forums.

Again,

Dave