SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Third Annual Berny Memorial Group Build

96044 views
1373 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    September 2010
  • From: California
Posted by mikeymize on Saturday, June 21, 2014 1:40 PM

Oh, BTW Bish I sent a friend request, please accept my invitation.

"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time".


  • Member since
    September 2010
  • From: California
Posted by mikeymize on Saturday, June 21, 2014 1:38 PM

Bish
I hate having hair. I have had a crew cut since my late teens. I started going thin on top in my late 20's and about 10 years or so ago started shaving my head about once a week. I really like being fully bald and if I let my hair grow a bit, I over heat really quickly in the summer or when I am doing anything strenuous.

  I have nothing but contempt and hatred for you sir!Angry And a bit of jealousy as well perhaps.....

"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time".


  • Member since
    April 2012
  • From: USA
Posted by Striker8241 on Saturday, June 21, 2014 9:10 AM

Hey, Guys, here's an Air Force song you may not have heard in a long time. Sure takes me back Smile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pos1BzW_t2A

BTW, this was posted on the UK USAF Special Interest Group (SIG) site. I've been a member there for some time now. Great bunch of guys and some interesting builds and techniques. Check em out. http://www.usaf-sig.org/Forum/

Cheers,

Russ

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Saturday, June 21, 2014 2:52 AM

I love reading through this GB, the topics covered is never ending, just what makes this forum the place it is.

I hate having hair. I have had a crew cut since my late teens. I started going thin on top in my late 20's and about 10 years or so ago started shaving my head about once a week. I really like being fully bald and if I let my hair grow a bit, I over heat really quickly in the summer or when I am doing anything strenuous.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Saturday, June 21, 2014 2:42 AM

I was in my early 20's when mine started to go. I think the only thing that would make me attractive to a 20 year old at this stage of my life would be a large bank roll. I keep waiting for that sack of money to fall off that armored car, but it just doesn't seem likely to happen anytime soon.....

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    September 2010
  • From: California
Posted by mikeymize on Friday, June 20, 2014 3:26 PM

Hey Cliff I hear ya on the wind in your hair thing. I'm clinging desperately to every follicle I have left too. I've always been jealous of those who have as much in their 40's as they did in their 20's! Forget about cancer, I have to get working on a cure for baldness; instant multi- millionaire! That and a pill to make us old guys attractive to 20 something gals!

"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time".


  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, June 20, 2014 11:18 AM

H.A.T. - lol, works for me. 

BTW: Squadron is running the Encore Models 1/48th F-102A on sale for thirty-two bucks though Sunday. Dunno if anyone is interested or the kit is any good but thought I'd point it out. 

LINK

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Friday, June 20, 2014 8:36 AM

It's called Hair Augmentation Therapy or H.A.T.

Guess I'm not the only one that goes in for a "Fringe Trim" at the barbers every 6 weeks or so?

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:36 PM

Lol, I'm not going bald - I'm becoming more streamlined!!!!

Bald cap- I'm going to have to remember that one!

Ken: Thanks, Jay puts a LOT of work into it. Not sure what we'd do if we lost him since no one else has the knowledge or the time to put into it.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:25 PM

Striker8241

Gamera

Lol, a ball cap would make sense wouldn't it? Guess I like to have the wind blow though my remaining hair!

A "bald" cap would be more appropriate Big Smile. Actually less hair means less wind resistance - ergo you go faster Smile.

Russ

Russ, thank you for that!  It made me laugh out loud!

Ken

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:24 PM

Gamera

Hey Dave, cool! I live in Rocky Mount, about halfway between Roanoke and Martinsville. If you ever get a Thursday off drop by our Roanoke IPMS club meeting sometime- it's 7:00 to 9:00 pm second and fourth Thursday each month with a few exceptions for holidays. We're in the Roanoke Transportation Museum but in the back - it's a little hard to find but there is a map on the website.

www.rvipms.com

Mike: Yeap, I don't get people driving with the windows up on a nice day. I had to put it up a few times recently from getting my bald spot sun-burnt though!  

Hi Cliff,

I agree with Dave.  Your chapter's website is very cool!  I have been meaning to build a website for our chapter (you know, with all the "spare" time I have!).

Ken

  • Member since
    April 2012
  • From: USA
Posted by Striker8241 on Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:11 PM

Gamera

Lol, a ball cap would make sense wouldn't it? Guess I like to have the wind blow though my remaining hair!

A "bald" cap would be more appropriate Big Smile. Actually less hair means less wind resistance - ergo you go faster Smile.

Russ

 

  • Member since
    January 2011
  • From: Commonwealth of Virginia
Posted by Tal Afar Dave on Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:01 PM

He does an awesome job!  Wish we had enough interest in a club here in the Charlottesville area, but Jefferson's hometown doesn't seem to take well to the model building past time....go figure!

2022 New Year's Resolution:  Enter 1 group build and COMPLETE a build this year!!  Why Photobucket did you rob me of my one Group Build Badge???  Must be part of the strong anti-Monogram cartel!!!

 ]

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, June 19, 2014 7:58 PM

Hey Dave, cool!

Yeap, our webmaster, Jay works his butt off keeping it up and updated.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    January 2011
  • From: Commonwealth of Virginia
Posted by Tal Afar Dave on Thursday, June 19, 2014 7:51 PM

I may have to do that the next time I'm down that way.  I'm up in the Charlottesville area so that may be a bit of a stretch in one day, but not impossible.  BTW, your club has a great website!!

2022 New Year's Resolution:  Enter 1 group build and COMPLETE a build this year!!  Why Photobucket did you rob me of my one Group Build Badge???  Must be part of the strong anti-Monogram cartel!!!

 ]

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, June 19, 2014 7:48 PM

Lol, a ball cap would make sense wouldn't it? Guess I like to have the wind blow though my remaining hair!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    September 2010
  • From: California
Posted by mikeymize on Thursday, June 19, 2014 2:47 PM
Gamera
Mike: Yeap, I don't get people driving with the windows up on a nice day. I had to put it up a few times recently from getting my bald spot sun-burnt though!  
Yes, that's where a ball cap comes in. Plus it instantly does away with that annoying baldness!

"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time".


  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:55 AM

Hey Dave, cool! I live in Rocky Mount, about halfway between Roanoke and Martinsville. If you ever get a Thursday off drop by our Roanoke IPMS club meeting sometime- it's 7:00 to 9:00 pm second and fourth Thursday each month with a few exceptions for holidays. We're in the Roanoke Transportation Museum but in the back - it's a little hard to find but there is a map on the website.

www.rvipms.com

Mike: Yeap, I don't get people driving with the windows up on a nice day. I had to put it up a few times recently from getting my bald spot sun-burnt though!  

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    September 2010
  • From: California
Posted by mikeymize on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:36 PM

Love the car Cliff. I've always wanted a ragtop. Just make sure to put that top down when it's nice and sunny. I see too many yuck yucks driving in beautiful weather with them all buttoned up! LOL

"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time".


  • Member since
    January 2011
  • From: Commonwealth of Virginia
Posted by Tal Afar Dave on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 8:23 PM

Hey Gamera,

The D-Day Memorial wasn't too crowded on Saturday and was running like a well oiled machine.  You must be from the Roanoke area IPMS club. I was hoping to make it back down for the "D-Day in Miniature" show, but pressing family matters kept me away.

Cool, so we are almost neighbors!

Dave

2022 New Year's Resolution:  Enter 1 group build and COMPLETE a build this year!!  Why Photobucket did you rob me of my one Group Build Badge???  Must be part of the strong anti-Monogram cartel!!!

 ]

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 7:42 AM

Hey thanks guys!

Dave: Ack I just missed you then. I skipped the 70th anniversary weekend since I really hate crowds. Our local IPMS club has a small show we do there on the Saturday on Father's Day weekend so I was there the next weekend after you and your unit. I live about an hour away from Bedford, I guess I should visit mroe often.

Jim: Dang, if I could get 23 years out of a vehicle I'd be thrilled! With a truck that dependable I have hung onto her too!

Russ: Be happy with the Saturn- I really should have bought something more practical. It's one of my few vices to have to own some muscle car I really don't need and barely can afford. I've had no accidents and one speeding ticket in the last ten years and my insurance is still ridiculous.

Still she does drive great!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    April 2012
  • From: USA
Posted by Striker8241 on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 6:47 AM

Gamera

BTW: I did grab some new car photos over the weekend. Chevy Camaro SS, 6.2 liter engine, leather everything, convertible roof. Yeah, it was expensive but I drove my last car twelve years- as I see it if I can get ten years out of the this one I'm willing to cough up the money. And I'll be all set for my mid-life crisis car...  Wink

And at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va: 

 

Augh!  I hate you!!! Super Angry  I just went out and kicked my Saturn...

 

Beautiful car, Cliff! I'm green with envy!! - well, greener than usual...Propeller Big Smile  Have fun driving it! 

 

Russ

 

  • Member since
    June 2009
Posted by jimbot58 on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 2:33 AM

Gamera

BTW: I did grab some new car photos over the weekend. Chevy Camaro SS, 6.2 liter engine, leather everything, convertible roof. Yeah, it was expensive but I drove my last car twelve years- as I see it if I can get ten years out of the this one I'm willing to cough up the money. And I'll be all set for my mid-life crisis car...  Wink

And at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va: 

Very sweet ride! Nice!

My first (and probably last) new ride was my '86 Ford Ranger. Had 43 miles on the odometer. It was fairly basic with manual transmission, manual hubs for the 4WD, and didn't even have a radio installed. Not everybody is a Ford fan, but the two of us were together for 23 years and traveled nearly 250,000 miles. The only major repair was a clutch, but that is really a part that wears out and not mechanical failure. Finally she was just too tired to go on and had to be retired.

Jim

*******

On my workbench now:

It's all about classic cars now!

Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

 

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 9:27 PM

Gamera

BTW: I did grab some new car photos over the weekend. Chevy Camaro SS, 6.2 liter engine, leather everything, convertible roof. Yeah, it was expensive but I drove my last car twelve years- as I see it if I can get ten years out of the this one I'm willing to cough up the money. And I'll be all set for my mid-life crisis car...  Wink

And at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va: 

Awesome car Cliff!  Congratulations on your purchase!  I bet it is a lot of fun to drive!  Cool 

Now you need to build a model of it!  Smile 

Ken

  • Member since
    January 2011
  • From: Commonwealth of Virginia
Posted by Tal Afar Dave on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 7:57 PM

Hey Gamera!!

Were you in Bedford for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day??  It was a good weekend; I was down there with my old Army unit for a farewell ceremony conducted right were you had your car parked!  Really impressive monument and there is more to come.  Well worth a trip by everyone, especially when they have their special events.

If you get the chance, check them out!!!

2022 New Year's Resolution:  Enter 1 group build and COMPLETE a build this year!!  Why Photobucket did you rob me of my one Group Build Badge???  Must be part of the strong anti-Monogram cartel!!!

 ]

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:20 AM

BTW: I did grab some new car photos over the weekend. Chevy Camaro SS, 6.2 liter engine, leather everything, convertible roof. Yeah, it was expensive but I drove my last car twelve years- as I see it if I can get ten years out of the this one I'm willing to cough up the money. And I'll be all set for my mid-life crisis car...  Wink

And at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va: 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 7:27 AM

Thanks Ken, and good luck with all that yard work!  

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 5:51 AM

Hi Everyone,

I am still trying to get caught up on things here around the house.  I finally got all of the vegetable plants planted in my garden.  I need to still plant the Marigolds around the parameter to help keep the insects at bay.  Then finally put down the mulch and it is done.  I hope to have it done by this weekend.

Ken

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Lafayette, Indiana
Posted by Son Of Medicine Man on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 5:43 AM

Gamera

Hey thanks guys!

Dave: I"m glad you're feeling better!

CN: Very nice clean work! The T-55 came into service in what- 46-47 I think, so it's almost a WW2 tank. I've done some work on a Trumpeteer Type-59 the Red Chinese version.

Ken: If it's ok with I'll start again on the Eduard F6F Hellcat and HobbyBoss F4F Wildcat I dropped when I started the choppers if it's ok by you?

Hi Cliff,

Of course that will be fine!  No problem what so ever.

Ken

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, June 16, 2014 9:15 PM

Hey thanks guys!!!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.