Weekend GB: See you in November!

An update pic for you.

I know what you're thinking....what? wait....you said you were doing something different with the paint scheme.  That's just same ole German RLM grey with crosses...what's so different about that?  What for it........

Good build Buddys up there .

MM, throw some scortch marks across the side and call it battle damage.

Steve, Nice second finish on that Challanger

Buddy - No plan B this time. This is actually the second time I’ve had an egg plane in a Weekend Madness GB.  The first was an Fw 190 which I accidentally stepped on mid-build! 

Steve - Excellent finish on that Challenger buddy. I’m chuckling at that turret decal. 

Eagle - Those PM kits can be tricky.  Yours looks great!

Bill - You’ve got a faithful modeling companion there!

Mopar Madness

Buddy - No plan B this time. This is actually the second time I’ve had an egg plane in a Weekend Madness GB.  The first was an Fw 190 which I accidentally stepped on mid-build! 

Steve - Excellent finish on that Challenger buddy. I’m chuckling at that turret decal. 

Eagle - Those PM kits can be tricky.  Yours looks great!

Bill - You’ve got a faithful modeling companion there!

 

Thank you Chad....yeah, they aren't the best kits, but fun What If's for sure.  Thanks again for the kind words.

The paint is drying....I hope to have the final pics in a couple of hours!

Chad,

Part of me thinks you should stay away from eggplanes, part of me says find another eggplane and rock it like a hurricane. I look forward to seeing what you do next. 

Eagle and Bill,

Keep it up guys!

The front page is now updated with Steve's Challenger.

She's done!!!!!  So you saw the normal grey scheme of the Luft '46.....Well....

After the troops took and secured the huge building, they found many exotic machines inside.  One in particular was sent back to the U.S. for testing.  It was assembled and ground tested for weeks.  The USAAF called in one of it's best pilots..Yeager..to test this beast.  Here she is rolled out of the hanger ready for it's first test flight. 

LOL!  Sorry..had to do the intro.  LOL!

The "hidden" crosses didn't come out like I wanted on top, but the bottoms ones did.  Really had fun with this kit.  Enjoy!

I was not expecting that for sure! Very cool with the US markings.

Looks good 

Mopar Madness

I was not expecting that for sure! Very cool with the US markings.

 

Thank you sir.  I had a blst doing it. 

modelcrazy

Looks good 

 

Thank you sir.  What a great GB!  I had a lot of fun with this build!

A "Watson's Whizzer"!  Definitely didn't see that one coming.  Which pic would you like for the front page?

Nice finish, Eagle90

Eagle90 - that was a great surprise. Really nice looking especially the bottom crosses. 

Chad - Yes, Rosebud is a really faithful companion. 

Modelcrazy - Rosebud is not only cute but smart as a whip. We think that she understands english better than most people. Also very talented. Responds to voice and hand signals just doesn't roll over. The only trick she doesn't do. 

OK, update time. I had some issues with paint lifting from the masks and paint leaking under. 

Not only is this the first kit I've finished (well almost) in near 30 years but the first non-monochromatic finish. While the canopy is a mess (not pictured yet) and I've had some assembly and paint issues, I'm having a blast. I want to thank everyone for helping me get started back into the hobby. 

Let's hope I can have a great closing effort.

Good job getting back into the hobby Bill. Masking can be tricky at times but You'll get the hang of it. Make sure the surface is clean and primed (sometimes I negelect that step) prior laying down the base coat, but sometimes lifting just happens. Tamiya tape is a good choice for masking as regular masking tape has too much stick to it.

Looking forward to your finish.

lewbud

A "Watson's Whizzer"!  Definitely didn't see that one coming.  Which pic would you like for the front page?

 

Thank you sir!  I'll let you decide which pic to use.

Thanks for hosting a great GB!  It is always a fun one and we all enjoy it!  Thanks!

SprueOne

Nice finish, Eagle90

 

 

 

Thank you !  It was a fun little kit..and awesome GB!

Daddyman

Eagle90 - that was a great surprise. Really nice looking especially the bottom crosses. 

Chad - Yes, Rosebud is a really faithful companion. 

Modelcrazy - Rosebud is not only cute but smart as a whip. We think that she understands english better than most people. Also very talented. Responds to voice and hand signals just doesn't roll over. The only trick she doesn't do. 

OK, update time. I had some issues with paint lifting from the masks and paint leaking under. 

Not only is this the first kit I've finished (well almost) in near 30 years but the first non-monochromatic finish. While the canopy is a mess (not pictured yet) and I've had some assembly and paint issues, I'm having a blast. I want to thank everyone for helping me get started back into the hobby. 

Let's hope I can have a great closing effort.

 

Thank you!  And I'd like to add your build looks great!  I think the paint job turned out great!  Great build for a return to the hobby!  

modelcrazy

Good job getting back into the hobby Bill. Masking can be tricky at times but You'll get the hang of it. Make sure the surface is clean and primed (sometimes I negelect that step) prior laying down the base coat, but sometimes lifting just happens. Tamiya tape is a good choice for masking as regular masking tape has too much stick to it. Looking forward to your finish.

Thanks for the compliment and encouragement, Modelcrazy. I too neglected the priming even though I did wash everything before starting. I am using the Tamiya tape. it's great stuff. I was using regular masking tape in the areas with the worst lifting.

Eagle90

I think the paint job turned out great!  Great build for a return to the hobby!  

Thank you, Eagle90. While I'm not totally happy with the paint job it's with the realization that this was a challenge for me and with the long layoff from modeling a surprisingly successful and fun build. 

Daddyman

 

 

Eagle90

I think the paint job turned out great!  Great build for a return to the hobby!  

 

 

 

 

Thank you, Eagle90. While I'm not totally happy with the paint job it's with the realization that this was a challenge for me and with the long layoff from modeling a surprisingly successful and fun build. 

 

You're doing a great job!  I remember my big return to the hobby....I did a bunch of little 1/72 planes just to get back into the swing of things.  First few were rough, but after a while, they started looking pretty darn good and made it up on my display shelves.  It's all a matter of time and having fun with it!  Great work!

I'm going to try and post pictures of the kit i'll be starting soon.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/EbzTniHr7v8wmSXJ6

Eagle90

You're doing a great job!  I remember my big return to the hobby....I did a bunch of little 1/72 planes just to get back into the swing of things.  First few were rough, but after a while, they started looking pretty darn good and made it up on my display shelves.  It's all a matter of time and having fun with it!  Great work!

Thanks again, Eagle90. This one's going on the display shelf with my Panzer II that I did about 30 years ago. My wife was impressed so now I get to continue. 

Now for the finished product.

Lewbud - Thank you for hosting and for your tip about drilling the mounting holes. That made life alot easier. I've had a great time and now I'm ready to start on my next kit. I might try another weekend build on the weekend of December 15/16 if that's allowed. 

Everyone else - Thank you for your encouragement and comments. This has been great fun and I've learned alot. 

Oh, before I forget, Lewbud, please use picture #2. Thanks again.

LOL, the wife is the first priority, if she approves then you can pass GO and collect your $200 

modelcrazy

LOL, the wife is the first priority, if she approves then you can pass GO and collect your $200 

 

She did allow me to go to the IPMS Nationals in Columbia, SC 2 years ago with $500 so I felt pretty special. 

Bill,

Nice job on the Hurricane! Welcome back to the Hobby! I'll update the front page when I get to work Wednesday.  The weekend of the 15th with be fine.

Well, here's my entry into the GB. 

This look like fun GA! If it builds like their deuce and a half, it will be a quick build. Looking forward to seeing what's extra.

Bill - Seriously nice job on that hurricane.

GA - I’ve heard those Tamiya 1/48 armor kits rarely disappoint.