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  • From: Beaverton, OR
Posted by Ghostrider114 on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 7:32 PM

Assembly of the main body went pretty quick, I also took the opportunity to do some pre-shading with my new airbrush. It's a little rough, because it's the first time I've used a double action brush.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, March 21, 2016 8:07 PM

Yeah, he checks in now and then. 

Steve

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Posted by Ghostrider114 on Monday, March 21, 2016 8:00 PM
I've been reading back through this thread a bit to catch up, some awesome builds there. If jelliot is still hanging around, I'd love some input, I'm thinking of going with the Bold Tigers livery for this Mudhen.

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  • From: Boston
Posted by mach71 on Monday, March 21, 2016 5:18 PM
That B-47 is looking good despite the challenges. Every time I see that Jet I wish Boeing had kept the bubble canopy on all their large jets!

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, March 21, 2016 4:09 PM

You got it Ghostrider, I'll put you down.

Steve

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Posted by Ghostrider114 on Monday, March 21, 2016 3:28 PM

If it's not too late, I'd like to jump in with Revell's 1:48 scale F-15E Strike Eagle, kit #85-5511. 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, March 13, 2016 10:40 PM
Here is my progress so far on  the 47. This kit leaves a lot to be desired. The fit is not very good and the raised detail is very easy to destroy. I added some raised panel lines to the engine nacelles as they were completely sanded away trying to clean up the seams. Next will be cleaning up the wing and tail seams then a nice base coat of black. I need to order some more Alclad Airframe Aluminum before I can proceed. I will be trying a different method to vary the panel shades. I have noticed that varying the base coat shade and sheen it has an effect on the Alclad result so I will try this.
Steve

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Posted by crown r n7 on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 4:46 PM

I'm sure it will be nice still I'm plugging away on the B-52H and the E4 easy kits but man they take time

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 4:19 PM

crown r n7
Thats a good scale for the b-47. I have the 1/72 hasegawa raised panel lines old kit not going to build it any time soon 

It's a nice size, but with the raised detail there is zero detail on the engines and fuel tanks. I'm pretty sure I can add some detail and make it look decent.

Steve

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Posted by crown r n7 on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 2:46 PM

Thats a good scale for the b-47. I have the 1/72 hasegawa raised panel lines old kit not going to build it any time soon 

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, March 6, 2016 2:12 PM

This kit is going to take some work. The engines don’t have any locating pins and don’t match up very well. The seams will take some work and filling and will result in the loss of raised detail, but it’s not the first.

Steve

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Posted by modelcrazy on Saturday, March 5, 2016 11:27 PM
I received the new decals for the B-47. I'm going with the 105th BW. I love the 1000th Wichita Built Boeing Stratojet nose art.

Steve

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  • From: Oil City, PA
Posted by greentracker98 on Friday, March 4, 2016 6:50 PM

I have the wings painted. I think they look really nice. there not put together, but the under sides are a flat black and the uppers are the SEA camo.

I'll see if I can get ba pic of them later

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Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, March 4, 2016 1:38 PM

No problem Ken. I don't mess around when I have missing parts, the kit will usually end up in the round file if I haven't already gotten too much invested in it. I have many more than I can work on.

Steve

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Posted by greentracker98 on Friday, March 4, 2016 12:15 PM

Hi, Everyone I know its been a little while since I've been in. I had my "new" computer die on me. Its only a month or so old. since then,  I've been trying to get in by using win vista. that doesn't work any longer. I just downloaded Mozilla Firefox. That works.

Anyhow, Do to unforseen circumstances. I have to back out of the Boeing group build. My B-52 kit was an open box kit. So now, I am missing the canopy as well as the Wing Landing Gear. Sorry, I just can't afford the aftermarket parts So, maybe at a later date, I can get them. I'm thinking of selling it on Ebay. I'm just not sure right now.

Good luck to everyone's build here. they all look great.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, February 29, 2016 10:30 PM

OK guys it’s about time I completed a build for this GB. The 727 I was working on ran into some major issues and I had to abandon it. I do have an Airfix 1/144 727 scale that I may try to get to.
I’m starting the B-47. This is a rudimentary kit with raised panel lines, some flashing and very basic cockpit. This build should be a quick one as there are very few parts. I have however ordered a decal set with the 105th and the 380th BW. The time consuming part will be the painting.

Steve

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  • From: Nampa, Idaho
Posted by jelliott523 on Sunday, February 28, 2016 11:47 AM

If you go to the 366th FW Youtube page they have a nice video about the TDY deployment and training.

On the Bench:  Lots of unfinished projects!  Smile

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, February 28, 2016 11:46 AM

I haven't heard about it. They would be great to see. 

Steve

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Posted by jelliott523 on Sunday, February 28, 2016 11:37 AM

I know! I just have to find the right kit! I tried the 1/72 Revell F-22 and the fit and flash were terrible. I may take a look at the Academy kit and see how it is.

Speaking of Mt. Home, did you see that the F-35's from Edwards are here through tomorrow for qualifications testing? Pretty impressive that they came here and called the training range one of the best in the World.

On the Bench:  Lots of unfinished projects!  Smile

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, February 28, 2016 11:01 AM

Your going to have to build an F-22 now that they are going to be at Mountain Home.

Steve

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Posted by jelliott523 on Sunday, February 28, 2016 8:25 AM

Just a quick update on my going's-on. I've been super busy with work and without a home computer since Christmas Day. Things are now all back to the "norm" if you can call it that. I've got the new computer mostly up and running, still trying to figure out Windows 10 and that kind of thing. Havent taken many photos lately; however, the F-15E's are 98% completed. They are all painted and decalled up now just adding some AM weapons to them to make them look ready to go. I'll try and take some photos soon to close up this build.

On the Bench:  Lots of unfinished projects!  Smile

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Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, February 26, 2016 10:42 AM

Oh that's sweet looking! That's OK, I do that sometimes.

Steve

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Posted by kg4kpg on Friday, February 26, 2016 10:39 AM

modelcrazy

kg4kpg,

I updated the roster.
Did you still want me to keep the 1/72 FA-18 up?

 

 
Yes. I forgot I had it entered. It is done. Here's one pic and the rest are in it's own thread seen here: http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/169805.aspx
 
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Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, February 26, 2016 10:06 AM

kg4kpg,

I updated the roster.
Did you still want me to keep the 1/72 FA-18 up?

Steve

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 7:11 PM

Understood Steve, I frequently do the same.

Steve

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  • From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posted by Sailor Steve on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 5:49 PM

Well, the Boeing 1 is started, such as it is. Just plans and planning so far, with some experimental work on the first serious problem. I've started a Building Log in the Airliners and Civil section, and except for the occasional major progress will keep everything there.

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Posted by jgeratic on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 11:26 PM

Thank you Rudy, Bish and Cody - glad everyone enjoyed the little Peashooter.

regards,

Jack

 

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Posted by CodyJ on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 4:08 AM

Terribly sorry for the last couple weeks.  Still trying to get setup in the new house.  

 

Gallery Updated!   The work here is great!

I really want to get a build going!  Unfortunatley my aircraft building skill is.....  oh yeah, I dont have any!  Stick out tongue  

Hell, I'll go for it anyway!

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, February 22, 2016 2:11 PM

modelcrazy

Just don't let the fishing line break, the result will wipe out your garage LOL.

 

Thats why i used some wire on my German Nuke. Don't want any unexpected atomic explosions in the house.

I can definatly see where Kora and Anteras got there ideas from for their German bombs.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, February 22, 2016 2:07 PM

Just don't let the fishing line break, the result will wipe out your garage LOL.

Steve

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