Monogram Mafia III

Dive in, man!  I was laughing to myself at how quickly I completed the Scorpion, which was my first of the two builds for this group build, compared to the A-37.  That was just a straight silver paint job with a couple of panels masked off for variety.  But now I have a new-found admiration for those who do lots of camo jobs.  This is probably why I tend to stick more with WW2 aircraft and the early jets.  It seems I suffer from CADD (Camouflage Attention Deficit Disorder).

Thanks for the kind words!  What has two thumbs and will be wearing a smile on his face all day?  THIS GUY!

Eric

Looking great Eric! Looks like your camo pattern worked out well. I need to add one of these to my air force... in 1/72 scale though. Hopefully some day.

Duke, I admire you.  I don't know how I would have been able to handle a 1/72 camo on a jet this small.  I think 1/48 was as small as I was able to go without completely losing my mind.

Eric

echolmberg

Thanks for the kind words!  What has two thumbs and will be wearing a smile on his face all day?  THIS GUY!

Eric

Certainly well earned my friend! Your build has been added to the front page. Take your badge, wear it with pride and spread the faith!

Mark, Hasegawa makes one of these in 1/72. I remember building one back when I used to do 1/72 stuff. I find it very hard to believe that in all the years that you have been building and with all the kits that you have built that you never did one of these? Wow!

Yeah day late and a dollar short, but would Renwal count as an American model company, they are owned by Revell these days? I was thinking the Revell Ontos...

Yes, the Renwall/Revell Ontos would be acceptable for this GB.

echolmberg

Hi guys!  It's been way too long since I've posted here and for that I apologize.

This is nowhere near as awesome as Stik's Typhoon but I'll keep trying,  Here' s my Monogram A-37 Dragonfly

So who is still actively trying to build something here? Just curios. Show some pics boys (and girls?).

I took a break from my Mustang. Got burned out on scribing panel lines. Will start back up on it in a few days.  In the mean while. I picked up a Monogram Razorback from my collection and started "messing" with it.  I guess that is going to officially be my 2nd build. Will post some pics of what I have done in a day or two. Not sure on the markings.. have so many decals for jugs, it makes my head spin... Could be "Miss Behave" from the 78th FG... Well, like I said, I'll give an update in a day or two...

I still owe two builds-hoping to get started within the next month....or two....once I pull the trigger, I'll have to dedicate my time to finishing both builds in the time frame.

I am thinking about something else for here, per haps a crossover with my Vietnam War GB. I just had to take a few days away from the bench though. I still have so many partway done projects needing to be completed and that is the real goal for me this year. Reduce the number of my sidelined projects.

cbaltrin

So who is still actively trying to build something here? Just curios. Show some pics boys (and girls?).

I still am.  The Typhoon is awaiting painting, which is awaiting arrival of decals, so I have no updated photos on that one.  I started on the SB2C, in the meantime, but it's grinding to a halt.  I realized that the kit in my stash is not Monogram's boxing, but is a Nichimo copy of the Monogram kit (Nichimo copied a couple other Monogram kits, too--the SBD, the Spitfire, and I think, the TBF).  Nichimo modified the sprues slightly, so the kit could be motorized.  You'd hack off the pilot's and gunner's lower halves, replace the cockpits with a flat piece of styrene they added to the kit, glue the torsos in place, and install Nichimo's electric motor in the space.  In any case, the fit is poor, with a lot of flash.  But it was OK till I started assembling the wings.  The inner wings are about 3/8" in thickness, while the outer wing panels are much, much thinner.  I could finish it with the wings folded, but my Atlantic scheme is out.  I tracked down a proper Monogram boxing to finish for this build, and I'll do something with the Nichimo copy, maybe blow it up, or just hang it over my bench.

Thanks for the compliments on my camo painting skills on 1/72 scale aircraft. Since adopting the use of Silly Putty for masking, I've gotten a little better at it.

stikpusher

Mark, Hasegawa makes one of these in 1/72. I remember building one back when I used to do 1/72 stuff. I find it very hard to believe that in all the years that you have been building and with all the kits that you have built that you never did one of these? Wow!

I actually did start one A-37 model in 1/72 scale but when it came time to add the canopy, I found that the cockpit was too big for the plane! The seats sat at least 1/8" high, thus preventing me from installing the canopy. I sidelined it while trying to find a way to keep the cockpit and have a closed canopy (so I wouldn't have to cut the canopy!) but so far, I haven't found a way. I would love to find a model kit that allows me to finish one of those.

That's not all I haven't built in the 40+ years I've been building aircraft. I still have yet to complete a 1/72 scale P-61, a 1/72 scale Gloster Meteor Mk I, a 1/72 scale F-104 in USAF markings, (I have several in other countries'  markings) as well as several other 1/72 scale aircraft which slip my mind lately....

...and I've been lax on commenting on the great builds that have been completed here-Eric's Dragonfly & Stik's Typhoon for example-both great builds and continue to prove that you can build great models without breaking the bank.

I'm debating on what to start with here-kept trying to 'win' an A6-EA on eBay but was unsuccessful-I do have a Monogram F-100 & F-105G in the stash so I could full fill my Vietnam GB commitment also....still a few days before I can get started AND I'll have to run the Vietnam GB request past the GB moderator....

Nice bubbletop!

How were the wings to assemble, top and bottom pieces?  I just pulled my old Jug out of the in-progress pile and resumed work on it.  I had stopped at the point of assembling the wings.  In gluing them up, I found a bit of a gap from the rear of the wingtips along the trailing edges.  I had to putty them.  There are some ejector pin marks on the inside of the wing parts, and I wonder if they cause the gap.

Ajd, that looks pretty damned sharp! I will call this one done, but if you want to get a better shot with the snowy background, I can wait for that to get her up front!

Great job on the Tbolt! I finally have some of that white stuff on the ground this evening, after a week and a half of missed forecast shots by the local media.

ajd-great job on the Jug-I have that kit in the stash and you're inspiring me to break it out for another GB commitment.

Just looked through all the completed builds. They are pretty freaking good. The family should be proud,

About 13 or 14 made modelers....pretty good completion total for a group build thus far.

Hope to get more of my F-100D posted here in the next few days. Been awhile since I've worked on it. The wife is gone til Sunday evening, and we're getting some snow in the Charlotte area, so maybe I can get her done by the weekend. Hope so.

ajd that Jug looks great!

With ajd's Jug, we now have a Lucky 13 for made members on this latest GB.... Who and what is next?

So here is what I have done so far with my Monogram Razorback.

I see some customizing going on... nice!

Hey guys!!

Just had to drop in and check on la familia!  Made the 'mistake' of taking a 'few' college courses this spring and have been as busy as a one armed paper hanger!  It is 'interesting' to go back to school 30 years later.......BTW, 'truck driver math' is kicking my butt!!!

Stick - Your Tiffy looks awesome, really love the extra detailing that you put into the old girl.  I can just see her now, streaking across the road to Arnhem, as an Irish Guards commander yells into his mike "Start the purple, start the purple!!!!"  Tiffies come in, destroy the German AT guns and everyone is happy!!

Eric - Your Dragonfly looks great!  I haven't used your technique to get the camo down right, but I hope to use it in the future.  It looks sharp!  I hope to complete mine in VNAF markings for Stick's Vietnam GB.

adj - The Thunderbolt has long been one of my favorites and you truly did it justice.  Love the contrasting camo of OD over natural metal; really makes the scheme pop.  Geronimo artwork is especially a nice touch!

I'm hoping to get my schooling down to a more manageable level in May or so, and get back to family business.

Keep up the great work gents!  Now, to take a quick gander at that front page!...........

Dave

Hi guys! Today is "Help a Dummy Out Day".  Where do I find the badge for this group build?

Thanks!

Eric

Should be on the front page; a couple of posts down...copy it to your photobucket, etc