FSM New Years Resolution — Build More Models GB

it's not snow..... it is pure cocaine, that's why people out in it drive like they are on crack.  At least according to one of the guys on a 4x4 forum.

Yeah,  our area's not use to this.

I'm still waiting for my heater for my garage as it's too cold to paint at the moment so all my kits are on hold. Hopefully, I will get this 109 started by the weekend. And its still snowing. Enough already.

BK

OK. I think I have the list up to date with the last minute signees. We've got a great crowd and several have already made good progress. I haven't gotten a start mine yet, but expect to tommorrow.

Cheers, Aaron

So I could not figure out what is going on with my photobucket account, I therefore signed up with imageshack. Now I can officially start my part of the group build. So this is my selection for the group build.

As you can see this was a returned model that was missing parts. At 10 bucks though I figured I would chance it. Turns out all the parts are there, I just think whoever bought the kit did not know what to do with it. So here are the pictures of the parts.

Now if you are familiar with Star Wars models you are most likely aware of the Bandai vs Revell controversy. So with that in mind, I am going into this build with low expectations.

Not sure if they thought that it would not be seen in the in closed cockpit, but that is just bad. At least one of those control arms is going to be smack in the middle of that huge canopy. So filling and sanding are in order.

So next up is painting the interior.

NucMedTech

Well, I got started on the Revell Spec. For. TIE Fighter. I have some really nice pics to show you all. Unfortunately my photobucket account is giving me fits. Everytime i try to upload pics it takes me back to the login in screen then I start all over again. Rather frustrating. I will continue to build and take pics while working on this problem. When I do get it fixed expect a big blog with alot of pics.

Any suggestions on a free imaging site?

-Stephen

 

Flickr. Co m...1 Tb storage, free...

I got started on the 1/48 Hobbycraft French Hawk 75 on Sunday. Sprayed primer and then base coated with Model Master RLM 61, which seemed close enough to the green I have read the French painted these (I know there is a lot of discussion on interior colors, and no one seems to have the answer, but I felt like this was as close as anything, so i went with it).

To say the kit is basic is a bit of an understatement, so I decided to use the extra seat I have from my P-40B build, and I will do this one with the canopy closed so I don't go crazy trying to detail the cockpit.

I'm hoping to get he pit finished this evening.

-BD-

Well, I got started on the Revell Spec. For. TIE Fighter. I have some really nice pics to show you all. Unfortunately my photobucket account is giving me fits. Everytime i try to upload pics it takes me back to the login in screen then I start all over again. Rather frustrating. I will continue to build and take pics while working on this problem. When I do get it fixed expect a big blog with alot of pics.

Any suggestions on a free imaging site?

-Stephen

Congrats Waynec!

You are the first person in 20+ years to get the quote! I found a dvd copy on Ebay two years ago it as even the correct region code.

Cheers

Chris

I was visiting family for New Years and just got back last night so I've only been able to crack the box on my Dom R35. Anyway, here's the box and parts:

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I started the TIE fighter yesterday. I really like this kit, very detailed, low part count. The Added PE will make a nice difference. I'm currently adding the PE to the cockpit and exterior. Pictures to follow of these additions.

Here are pictures of the sprues.

Command pod:

Solar Array Wing:

Second Solar Array Wing:

And the extra's:

Paragrafix PE and a resin 8x11 inch base of the Death Star:

I have some clear acrylic rod and clear styrene sheet coming so I can fabricate this TIE flying over the Death Star. 

Thank you for looking!

Adding True Details seats. Compare TD seats to kit.

Painted up waiting got gloss and wash

Added scratch pullrings for ejection handle

Here are my builds for this. Will be done assembly line style.  One if the C models will be done in a trial paint scheme. Decals in back of pic.

Does anyone have a spare rear canopy piece for a Hasegawa 1/72 F-16?  One of them is missing. Thanks

I guess it's my turn. I got pretty far with the Hornet, just a few fiddely bits to add to the hull then on to the island. The paint and water willtake the longest on this build.

Okay, As usual, I am probably bringing up the rear here, But I had  a few things to do today. The 283 engine was half of AMT'S 283/421Pontiac engine kit. I built the 283 with the cam, crankshalf, and flywheel. I know you can't see it, but I know its in there. I also cut the tranny off the 396 engine in this kit as the 283 came with a CAE in/out box. I never heard of them before, so all I know is they're for sprint cars. I googled it LOL

 so anyway. here's the beginning pics

V737D

Howdy All,

Now that I have cleaned up the fireworks mess from last night, I started the build today by performing the ritualistic cleansing of all the parts. They are now airdrying.

Now waiting for the mail to deliver my needed paint colors. This is my first start in many many years so I have to rebuild the supplies from scratch!

Good luck to everyone on day one!

Cheers

Chris

"The oxen are slow but the Earth is patient."  "SPEEEEEAK!"

love that movie. have the movie score. wouuld like to find a US dvd.

 i probably have enough building tools for 3 complete work stations plus additional tools and yet i find i can fit all the important building tools in a couple of bank check boxes.

Got a lot of the chassis done today. have to decide on how to adjust the height on the wheels for uneve terrain as i will have to cut the shocks and add or subtract parts. then again doubt anyone would miss them after it is all together. will paint the chassis engine gray and wash and weather it darker since it is suppose to be black.

given the engine compartmrnt is open in the back and there is no engine, i ordered a MENG Russian V-84 tank engine. should look close enough, if not i will have a roll up tarp hanging down.

unsure on the top. may camo it or paint it red or a medium blue with white fenders  like German THW emergency vehicles. will add something to the cargo area: drums, boxes, etc. that will impact whether this stays military or goes civilian. i do not think it is big enough for a conex. guess i could always build a cage and put a velociraptor in it.

Here's my entry's box art:

The paperwork and parts:

modelcrazy

 

 

pyrman64

(Note: PhotoBucket keeps getting to be more of a pain is the *** to use. This may be my last GB.)

 

 

Take a look at Imageshack. It does cost but I have never had any problems with it, and certainly never any adds or pop-ups.

 

...or check out flickr.c o m, I Tb image storage, no popups, and completely free!

I got started on mine today as well!  

Here's the kit...

Hasegawa 1:48 scale Voyager Spacecraft model by Justin Ryan, on Flickr

And the parts trees...

Hasegawa 1:48 scale Voyager Spacecraft model by Justin Ryan, on Flickr

 And today's progress...

Hasegawa 1:48 scale Voyager Spacecraft model by Justin Ryan, on Flickr

 I was hoping to have gotten further today, as I was expecting to have a nice lazy day, but the wife and kids wanted to go see Rogue One,.....

So i got the cockpit done last night. I had a grueling time removing all the parts and cleaning them up. But after a whole 5 mins both parts of the pit were together. Today i was able to get it primed and painted and started on the detail painting. I still have the switches gauges dials and screens to do.

And today i also got the body and lower wings together. Not all that many parts, but quite a bit to do. Lots of flash on this, must be my time for it, the Revell U-Boat i was working on last week had a lot of flash as well.

Before i go any further i will spend some time cleaning up the seams.

Thats all for now, more soon.

Howdy All,

Now that I have cleaned up the fireworks mess from last night, I started the build today by performing the ritualistic cleansing of all the parts. They are now airdrying.

Now waiting for the mail to deliver my needed paint colors. This is my first start in many many years so I have to rebuild the supplies from scratch!

Good luck to everyone on day one!

Cheers

Chris

well this is the Trumpeter SU-34 1:144 opened and ready to start

guess I will need to work on the photo skills.  Although I did allow the host site to resize the images... could have been an issue.  Also I need to sort out how to put the date on my camera...  always have to do 3 things before I can do something

plan will be to wash and do step 1 tomorrow yadda yadda yadda completed project by the end of Janurary

EDIT - well I sorted some things out with the camera and I am where I am with that

I'm in...   I have the Moebius Voyager kit (Fantastic Voyage TV version).  Gonna try and make it more for which is was inteneted, with a twist.  At least in movie the vessel used was intended to be deep sea research.... So its going to be a U.S. Navy craft part of the Combind Miniature Defense Force

OK...bleeding has been stopped! I've gotten a lil time to put landing gear together and throw a bit a zinc chromate on `em.

pyrman64

(Note: PhotoBucket keeps getting to be more of a pain is the *** to use. This may be my last GB.)

Cracked open the BUFF this morning.  Nice kit, but lacking in a lot of detail, but to be expected in this scale.  Painting the office and pit floor/seats today.  Dry fitted the fuselage halves, virtually no gaps, and not much flash on parts I've looked at so far. 

Will be doing her as a ceiling hanger so gear and flaps will be up and stowed.  While not done on the "H's", will be done in SEA camo as a reminder of my days way back when.

Pics as I get a little further along.

Hi all, It's now 12:52 pm You may think I just wasted 13 hours of build time, but I know better when to touch my builds and when not to. I had a long day yesterday, So, I'll get the camera ready and get the kitchen table cleared off in a little bit and get couple of pics for you all to see.

Hi Aaron, if there is any space left in this GB please sign me up with a 1/72 Airfix Sea Hurricane. Will be out the box build in the colours of the FAA Ops Tourch.

Thanx

Theuns

0300 here in Ohio, happy new year, everyone....managed to get two bags of sprues open before tragedy struck and I somehow stab my index finger with the dull blade! Of course, I got vital fluids on one of the fuselage halves before I notice I'd been wounded in battle. Here's a few pics I've taken so far...

(Note: PhotoBucket keeps getting to be more of a pain is the *** to use. This may be my last GB.)

Now I'm off to see the sani......