Second Annual USAF Vietnam Group Build

Don't be so hard on yourself, MW, you're doing a great job! It's a learning experience for all of us. That's what makes it fun, and why we keep coming back   .

Cheers,

Russ 

Well, I'm calling this HUN done. Is it perfect? Nope. Did I have a blast doing it? Heck yeah. I've also learned many new techniques that I can try on my next build to make it better

So as not to leave anyone out, A big thanks to all who participated in this GB, especially the moderators and anyone who gave me encouragement and advice!

One question, the cockpit still has a little tape residue left on, Any idea on how to remove it?

I splashed some red on the skid plate because my uncle told me the crew chiefs in Nam would spray paint them red. When the pilot would scuff it off, he owed the CC a case of beer!

Another funny story is that when they brought the Huns over to Nam, his pilot said "There was quite a racket in the ammo bay on the way in. Could you check it out?" When my uncle opened the hatch it was filled with cans of .........BEER! The pilot had a big grin. They had filled them up on a stopover at a base in Japan!

mailwalker

Well, I'm calling this HUN done. Is it perfect? Nope. Did I have a blast doing it? Heck yeah. I've also learned many new techniques that I can try on my next build to make it better

So as not to leave anyone out, A big thanks to all who participated in this GB, especially the moderators and anyone who gave me encouragement and advice!

One question, the cockpit still has a little tape residue left on, Any idea on how to remove it?

I splashed some red on the skid plate because my uncle told me the crew chiefs in Nam would spray paint them red. When the pilot would scuff it off, he owed the CC a case of beer!

Another funny story is that when they brought the Huns over to Nam, his pilot said "There was quite a racket in the ammo bay on the way in. Could you check it out?" When my uncle opened the hatch it was filled with cans of .........BEER! The pilot had a big grin. They had filled them up on a stopover at a base in Japan!

Great job Mailwalker!  It looks fantastic!      And also thank you for sharing your uncle's story!  I really enjoy hearing those.

As to removing the adhesive from the clear parts, I have heard that WD-40 works pretty good.  Test it first on some clear plastic sprue to be sure it won't harm it.

Ken

I just started this Hasegawa 1/72 A1-H and plan to decal it with Eagle Strike decals.  I plan to do it up as a 633 S.O.W. "Spad Dad" and would like to join in.

68GT

I just started this Hasegawa 1/72 A1-H and plan to decal it with Eagle Strike decals.  I plan to do it up as a 633 S.O.W. "Spad Dad" and would like to join in.

 

Welcome aboard Ed!    The front page roster has been updated.

Ken

Hi guys!

Hope that all is well with you.  The completed builds look excellent.  I've been able to watch everyone's progress from 'the bench' and have enjoyed the show.  I got side tracked quite a bit by taking some college classes this spring in addition to my normal work load......so, I hope to restart my work this week.

Ken, I'll get some sprue shots up tomorrow some time.  A few parts have been taken off the sprues, but nothing major as of yet...........

Dave

Tal Afar Dave

Hi guys!

Hope that all is well with you.  The completed builds look excellent.  I've been able to watch everyone's progress from 'the bench' and have enjoyed the show.  I got side tracked quite a bit by taking some college classes this spring in addition to my normal work load......so, I hope to restart my work this week.

Ken, I'll get some sprue shots up tomorrow some time.  A few parts have been taken off the sprues, but nothing major as of yet...........

Dave

Welcome back Dave!    Glad to hear that your classes went well.  I do know what you mean by not having any free time.  I have done the same thing myself.  Enjoy your break!

Ken

Tal Afar Dave

Hi guys!

Hope that all is well with you.  The completed builds look excellent.  I've been able to watch everyone's progress from 'the bench' and have enjoyed the show.  I got side tracked quite a bit by taking some college classes this spring in addition to my normal work load......so, I hope to restart my work this week.

Ken, I'll get some sprue shots up tomorrow some time.  A few parts have been taken off the sprues, but nothing major as of yet...........

Dave

Hi Dave,

The front page roster has been updated.  And again, welcome back!

Ken

Not much to report but I did modify the seat to kind of look like a Yankee seat, closed up the fuselage, started on the wings and engine.  I was looking for a resin seat in 1/72 but couldn't find one.

68GT

Not much to report but I did modify the seat to kind of look like a Yankee seat, closed up the fuselage, started on the wings and engine.  I was looking for a resin seat in 1/72 but couldn't find one.

Nice attention to detail Ed!  Shows you did your research!  Yes, the USAF Skyraiders had their seats changed to the "Yankee" seat.  Here is a link that describes it:

http://www.ejectionsite.com/yankee.htm 

http://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2011/10/yankee-tractor-rocket-escape-system.html 

Ken

68GT, looks like you are off to a good start!

Ken - Thanks for the info and pictures on the Yankee extraction system.  I'll be using that to improve my Spads as well!

Dave

Some recent work....

Monogram Skyraider: cockpit tub assembled.

Esci Skyraider: This may be a long term project.  Scribed panel lines on major airframe components and did a little scratchbuilding to fill out an otherwise unimpressive cockpit tub.  Plane will require some serious work with many sink holes to fill and sand.....should be interesting!

Dave

68GT

Ken, that second link was very interesting with those test photos. I would post some progress pics but the menu bar seems to have disappeared.

Yes, this site does have bad days.

Ken