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"Century series Jets" GB 2014-2015 * CLOSED *

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  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Thursday, January 1, 2015 9:29 AM

Happy New Year!  Slow work on my F101 as well.  I forgot what the PIA the fit was and how this model was engineered,  The fuselage is together and did the initial sanding.  Now trying to mask off the gear bays and flaps.  This is a bigger project then I thought.  

  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: Charleston, SC
Posted by sanderson_91 on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 8:41 PM

Happy New Year everyone!!  

I've decided to rescribe the 101.  Making slow progress.  Hope to get some work in this weekend.

Steve

 

 

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    December 2012
Posted by flyerduke on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 8:30 PM

I'm gonna try and spend some time on the 107 tomorrow.  I really need to get going on it before I get too involved with the Bf 109 build.  That cracked canopy really deflated my sails.  I'm not giving up though.  I really want that Century badge.

Craig

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    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 7:59 PM

Happy New Year to all 'Century Series' Builders!!! Been a slice, looking forward to more 'century' goodness in 2015!! YesBeerDrinksDunceToast

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  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Monday, December 29, 2014 10:24 AM

Hi Rob,

There is a good build log in the Ships section here on FSM on that kit.  As the builder is doing, I would suggest wooden masts and spars and other substitutes to make rigging and the build easier.  

Regarding my F101, still sanding, and trying to get the rotating weapons bay to align.  I will attempt to get a photo set done to show my attempts at building this model.

Scott

  • Member since
    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 1:17 PM

Scott...you doin' that 1/96 Constitution?? I've always wanted to do one...whataya think thus far?

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  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Saturday, December 27, 2014 1:13 PM

Great work on the Thud Theuns.

Meanwhile, regarding the F101, I forgot what a PIA the fit is on this model.  Spending quality time with sanding sticks and fine grit sandpaper.  Its been and exercise of measure twice, fit twice, then glue.

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    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 12:32 PM

Updated the front page with Theun's epic builds!!

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    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 12:08 PM

Theuns, you are officially the Thud master. That had better win a prize for MOY. Bang on job...one of the best Vietnam era planes I've ever seen. Thanks for the great show!! YesYes

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    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Saturday, December 27, 2014 10:40 AM

Done and dusted, now I just need a 101, 102, 106  LOL

For now I think this concludes my G B entries :-)

Painted in the colors of the 354th TFS Vietnam.

And then just for fun...

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    December 2003
  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Friday, December 26, 2014 1:03 PM

Thanks guys, I'll practice a bit on some scrap and get work at a getting the distance and pressure set on the airbrush.

Yes, please put me down for the F101.  

Scott

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Thursday, December 25, 2014 11:52 PM

I agree with the milk "look" on the paint for spraying.

ModelMaster I found to be a very nice paint to AB.

Scottrc,  shall I put you on the list for the F-101?

Theuns

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    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Thursday, December 25, 2014 7:06 PM

Yup, flyerduke's got it...the milk comparison is pretty close. I just painted my Phantom with MM enamels and I had to play a bit with the right combo of thinner and psi setting.

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    December 2012
Posted by flyerduke on Thursday, December 25, 2014 1:27 PM

I asked the same question not too long ago.  The most common answer I got was you want the paint thinned to the consistency of whole milk.  Here is a link from the Testor site.  It gives specific ratios for their paint.  Airbrush pressure and distance from the object play a part in how well it goes on.  Good luck.

Craig

 http://www.testors.com/pages/help-and-support/faqs/general-questions/?page=2

scottrc

Hi Thuens,

I just started a Monogram 1/48 F101 to keep me out of the way of all the people that are in my house for the holidays.  I have had this kit for a few years and been wanting to build it.  It will be an out of the box build using the stock decals for the plane out of Grand Forks ND.

Just started painting the cockpit and interior stuff that cannot be painted after the fuselage and wings are put together.  

Does anyone have a good airbrush ratio for the Model Masters Aircraft Gray FS16473?  I have had bad luck getting the ratio in the past with this since it is such a thick, glossy paint.  I am using a Pasch VL and MM Airbrush thinner.

Happy Holidays,

Scott

  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Thursday, December 25, 2014 12:36 PM

Hi Thuens,

I just started a Monogram 1/48 F101 to keep me out of the way of all the people that are in my house for the holidays.  I have had this kit for a few years and been wanting to build it.  It will be an out of the box build using the stock decals for the plane out of Grand Forks ND.

Just started painting the cockpit and interior stuff that cannot be painted after the fuselage and wings are put together.  

Does anyone have a good airbrush ratio for the Model Masters Aircraft Gray FS16473?  I have had bad luck getting the ratio in the past with this since it is such a thick, glossy paint.  I am using a Pasch VL and MM Airbrush thinner.

Happy Holidays,

Scott

  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: Charleston, SC
Posted by sanderson_91 on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 8:29 AM

Theuns, great looking 105! Love the camo and weathering!

Steve

 

 

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    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 8:21 AM

Theuns,

The 105 looks great! And the MER with the Mk 81's wired looks fantastic! 

And thanks for the tip on the undercarriage. I will be building the same kit after I complete two other GB's. 

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

  • Member since
    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 7:52 AM

Epic Thud! I love the addition of the wiring and flags!! Way to go Theuns....lookin' great, as usual Yes

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    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 7:50 AM

Sweet looking Thud there theuns.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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Posted by Theuns on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 7:13 AM

Not really, just the undercart that is finiky and flimzy.

Theuns

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    December 2012
Posted by flyerduke on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 7:06 AM

Wow, that looks really sharp.  I should get going on my HB 105 sometime in 2015.  was it a tough build?

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    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 5:47 AM

Whoever has this kit should buy metal undercart for it. the kit ones are very flimzy.
Mattcoat on, a few more pieces to put onand it is done.
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Here is my attempt at building a CL MER with 6 Mk 81's complete with fuse safety wires and flags.
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    December 2012
Posted by flyerduke on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 7:23 AM

Thanks Rob.  I sent Stevens International an email a few minutes ago.  Hope they can help.

Rob S.

Craig, try some of the info here:

cs.finescale.com/.../137385.aspx

The guys seemed to have had some success with Trumpeter replacement parts.

  • Member since
    January 2014
  • From: Toronto
Posted by Rob S. on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 7:07 AM

Craig, try some of the info here:

cs.finescale.com/.../137385.aspx

The guys seemed to have had some success with Trumpeter replacement parts.

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    December 2012
Posted by flyerduke on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 6:30 AM

Thanks man.  Unfortunately, I had to remove the masking and paint from the center section since it cracked in two.  I'm going to glue the halves on the plane and re-mask.  Hopefully it will come out as nice.  I'm not ready to give up on this thing just yet.

Bakster

Craig...I am popping in.  Your masking looks excellent!

  • Member since
    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Monday, December 22, 2014 11:29 PM

Craig...I am popping in.  Your masking looks excellent!

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    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Monday, December 22, 2014 11:01 AM

No don't shelf it, just tellfolk the canopy section is off for "corosion inspection" of something like that...

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    December 2012
Posted by flyerduke on Monday, December 22, 2014 10:53 AM

Well crap!  I broke my center canopy section in two.  AngryCrying  Gonna try and glue it back together.  Does anyone know if Trumpeter replaces parts?  This is a potential shelving event for me.  

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    December 2014
Posted by Blitzkreig on Monday, December 22, 2014 9:57 AM

Nice build! I too am a fan of this plane. Always loved the lines of the Super Sabre and the 107 takes it to another level.

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    December 2012
Posted by flyerduke on Monday, December 22, 2014 8:26 AM

Well, luckily I only spent $11 for this kit.  I'm still going to do my best to make this thing look good.  It's my favorite airplane that never made it into production.

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