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Posted by taxtp on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 5:28 PM

Haha. Didn't work, it's still in pieces. maybe I should have left an open glue bottle beside it ?

Cheers

Tony

 

 
taxtp

Thanks Wayne. Here's the current status of the P-40.

 

 

 

looks like how i build some kits. the MERCURY method. lay out all the parts in close proximity and hope they are attracted to each other overnight.

 

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I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Posted by waynec on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 9:28 AM

taxtp

Thanks Wayne. Here's the current status of the P-40.

 

looks like how i build some kits. the MERCURY method. lay out all the parts in close proximity and hope they are attracted to each other overnight.

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Posted by taxtp on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 6:55 AM

Thanks Wayne. Here's the current status of the P-40.

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Posted by waynec on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 10:14 PM

Hi Tony

Welcome.

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Posted by taxtp on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 9:47 PM

That looks great Theuns, really good.

Wayne - could I join with an Academy P-40M/N please. THis is the kit, I haven't settled on the markings as yet.

Academy P-40

 

Thanks

Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Posted by Theuns on Sunday, September 20, 2015 10:23 AM

I split the large bottom decal between the two "l" to make it a bit more manageble.

The reason I chose # 2 for this model is that I work for the owner of this 5 ship T-6 team and I was the back seater in # 2 last week when we did a Battle of Brittan memorial flypast....it was quite moving I must say :-)

I have swiched to using thin CA with rubbing alcohol as a kicker, it seems to work a little better than just the medium CA. Theuns

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Posted by waynec on Sunday, September 20, 2015 9:15 AM

Theuns
Arrgh!! the rigging on this little DH 82 is driving me mad, I tried streched sprue but is was to slack. Now I am busy with EZ line but without holes for it to go into it is rather difficult to bond to the model. Atleast the decals on the T6 went on very well. Will post pix soon. Theuns
 

ez line is nice for rigging ships when you don't want to bend the spars but it is annoying to work with as the knots slip easiliy. i found a knot with a large tail is easiest to tie followed by a dab of CYA. seems like a lot of wastage but cheaper than XANAX to calm your nerves after a rigging session Smile

have you tried zebra wire? it may be to thick for the scale. also really thin wire that i use for 1/35 antenna might work. it is rigid so you don't have a kink issue like the zebra line.i'm looking at that for my missile wiring though i really need something more flexible if i am going to be able to move the erector. i have no idea where the cables hook in to the missile base but i doubt anyone judging it will know either so my guess is as goos as any.

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Posted by waynec on Sunday, September 20, 2015 9:05 AM

don't pay the ransom, i've escaped.

big decals. nice change from military colors.  my schedule is all over the place until mid OCT. have a weekn holiday up the road in the mountains, nothing special just a getaway. i have a model contest the day after we get back so my frau says :take somethiung with you to work on." so i will have OTS german 105mm, Neubaufahrzeug, BM-21 and 1/35 TYPE XXVII painted and decaled so i can weather them while away. probably take 1/35 SS-23 to start on. SCUD should be finished for club monthly first week, even if i haven't completed a base.

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Posted by Theuns on Sunday, September 20, 2015 6:57 AM

some progress...

 

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Posted by Theuns on Sunday, September 20, 2015 2:30 AM
Arrgh!! the rigging on this little DH 82 is driving me mad, I tried streched sprue but is was to slack. Now I am busy with EZ line but without holes for it to go into it is rather difficult to bond to the model. Atleast the decals on the T6 went on very well. Will post pix soon. Theuns
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Posted by simpilot34 on Sunday, September 13, 2015 6:55 PM

waynec

it's starting to look like an airplane. i picked up a BdW LUCHS A2 and a Toxso SK -18 105 cannon. almost got another helo.

i would be interested in reading your technique for doing decals as i may have to make some OTS omes too. not the graphics so much as i do that, more the printing and attaching aspects. 

PS i can do graphics and decals for anyone here and send them to you as a graphics file. 

 

Theuns that lil birdie is looking great!!  I will keep your very kind and generous offer for the decals in mind! Hehehe the gears are ticking on that. Saw a pic on facebook of what looked like a C-160 painted up as a Macaw! I just thoughthow beautiful it looked and what a wow factor it would have on a contest table.

Here's my update on the dirt dobber. Got the fuse buttoned up and parts off sprue for next step cleaned up and ready for attachment. A few seams to take care of but not as bad as I thought it would be. Fit was pretty fair actually. here's how she sits at the moment. Hope to get a bit more progress tonight.Toast

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by waynec on Sunday, September 13, 2015 1:06 PM

it's starting to look like an airplane. i picked up a BdW LUCHS A2 and a Toxso SK -18 105 cannon. almost got another helo.

i would be interested in reading your technique for doing decals as i may have to make some OTS omes too. not the graphics so much as i do that, more the printing and attaching aspects. 

PS i can do graphics and decals for anyone here and send them to you as a graphics file. 

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Posted by 68GT on Sunday, September 13, 2015 10:36 AM

Going to building this ESCI 1/72 A-7E as soon as I wrap up some builds on the bench.

Decals willl be AirDoc VA-72, AC-405 on board the USS JFK, January 1991.

http://www.dstorm.eu/pictures/decals/airdoc72013_1.jpg

 

 

On Ed's bench, ???

  

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Posted by Theuns on Sunday, September 13, 2015 7:26 AM

Well, paint is still not perfect but atleast a little better than round 1.

Decals to follow next.

 

Theuns

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Posted by simpilot34 on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 7:57 PM

MC,Theuns and Ozzie those builds are looking great!!! Got a bit of progress on the Mud Hen to show. Got the bang seats done and installed, office finished and installed on lower fuse. So wanted to button up the fuse but was getting late, so will do that in a couple days. Then bring out the bog and chisels lol. Hopefully a little careful assembly will aleviate some filling and sanding though. Anyway here's the pics.Toast

Sidepanels aren't spot on just painted to look busy.

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by Aussie747 on Monday, September 7, 2015 6:19 PM
Wings installed on the NP-3D  Starting to think about the colours for this one. I would really like to do the current scheme which means making my own decals

Ray

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Posted by Theuns on Monday, September 7, 2015 8:02 AM

Painting done, assembly next....stay tuned!

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Posted by Theuns on Sunday, September 6, 2015 10:35 AM

This little DH-82 will be interesting for me as I need to do the final painting (like box art) before final assembly can begin.

It does however all line up nicely with the new style of struts.

 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Saturday, September 5, 2015 11:34 PM

I have an update on the halftrack. I have completed everything except the gun. I have to say, I am very impressed with this kit. Who knew? If you are looking for a 1/72 Sd Kfz, don’t overlook the ROG kit. It’s going together like a Hase kit.






Steve

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 B_one fixer on Saturday, September 5, 2015 3:12 AM

Got Crackin on the AWACS, Trying to juggle this and another couple group builds

I did the normal gluing the halves together and adding the wings. I filled the seams with putty to hallow them out because they were rather deep. I added the side array antennas, nose and tail sensors which I purchased thru Contrails models. I had to sand and shape the side antennas to match closer the profile of the real deal. It will look much better once paint is applied. I am in the process of sealing gaps and working the flaps and slats.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Saturday, September 5, 2015 12:33 AM
OK Wayne, I started the Sd Kfz 7/1. It looks like quite a little kit with amazing detail. Any here it is.








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Posted by waynec on Friday, September 4, 2015 9:52 PM

that;s coming along nicely. i was looking at my AH-6. the doors are separate on the left side but molded on the right which means i have to cut them out. fortunately i don't have to preserve them. rocket pods and i will have to find some 1/72 pilots and build the fast rope hooks and side benches. meanwhile i started on a neubaru-fahrzeug 2 german multi turret tank.

my frau's contract is over so, after holiday, i will be able to paint all day and finish up the SCUD.

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Posted by Aussie747 on Thursday, September 3, 2015 6:24 AM

Managed a start on the NP-3D. Just got the basics going, cockpit installed, fuselage buttoned up and wings together with a couple of nacelles glued. Also dipped the windscreen in some future as it was replaced on another build when I got glue on it. I polished it up best I could and am getting it ready to install.

Ray

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Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 1:22 PM

Very nice. I'll be enjoying this build.

 

I also got a little work done on mine, once I have enough done to show in pics, I'll post. Hopefully tomorrow.

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Posted by simpilot34 on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 4:53 AM

Ok, I will be doing the Italeri F-15E Strike Eagle. I have the Hobbyboss kit but it lacks accuracy. Having worked on them at depot level seeing them stripped to carcuses you notice things on kits lol. Anyway here are the current pics of the proverbials and my progress so far. The parts tag is from one I worked on which wa a 49 mission vet of Desert Storm. 88-1683. If you are wondering, the stamping machine they used only had spaces for what you see lol.

Still have to add pilot keepers and paint the firing handle locations.

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by Theuns on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 10:26 AM

Hi Wayne, please replace my TU 128 witt this 1/72 Airfix DH 82.

 

ha

I will not have the time to get to the TU any time soon.

 

Thanx

 

Theuns

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Posted by waynec on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 9:26 AM

simpilot34

Theuns that looks great! Looking forward to seeing the full scheme applied!!Yes

All builds look fantastic!

Wayne I would like to join up if I may? I have signed up for the Desert Storm build as well with my 1/72 Italeri Strike Eagle. So two birds with one stone, might try for three in the Boeing build Whistling

 

welcome. i crossover a lot. i think i have a 4some ready to start, JGSDF PATRIOT 3: OTS, Boeing, Japanese IV, Artillery

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Posted by simpilot34 on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 3:39 AM

Theuns that looks great! Looking forward to seeing the full scheme applied!!Yes

All builds look fantastic!

Wayne I would like to join up if I may? I have signed up for the Desert Storm build as well with my 1/72 Italeri Strike Eagle. So two birds with one stone, might try for three in the Boeing build Whistling

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by Theuns on Friday, August 28, 2015 10:10 AM

Here are some of the colors on my "Spammy" as they were called in the SAAF

It will be in the scheme of a display team I work for "Cell C" celular service

 

Theuns

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Posted by waynec on Thursday, August 27, 2015 9:02 AM

Aussie747
Nice! Would love to get my hands on 1/35 Patriot set up as well. Will see what it retails for down this way and then see.
 

Dragon is coming out with one soon. think it's a black label kit. Trumpeter will probably cost twice as much as their Patriot is 2 kits: trailer/launcher and radar are one kit, HEMMT tractor is a separate kit. but, given how much better the Trumpeter K-5 RR gun is compared to the Dragon kit, the price is probably worth it.

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