75th Anniversary of 1944 Group Build (World at War)

Three shades of metal

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Taking this chance to say great work everyone been watching. Hope I'm in again for a while; never know at the moment after logging out. 

Taking this chance to say great work everyone been watching. Hope I'm in again for a while; never know at the moment after logging out. 

Very nice, tj.  You packed a lot of detail into the cockpit.  Looks like assembly is going well.

And I got this far in one day. No interruptions 

Finally started my Mustang

I'll be doing this in the markings of Daddy's Girl flown by Capt Ray Wetmore 370FS/359FG Green Nose 

Eduard pe used

Nope, you're not the only one with the problem.  Chrome still isn't working on my home laptop, but it does work on my office computer at work.  Go figure?

At least, I've managed to get your finished build photos posted, working with both MS and Chrome.  

Thanks for being part of the WWII GB's, Mark.  Your're work has been a pleasure to see.  I appreciate your participation, and we'll see you in '45!

checkmateking02

Sorry it took so long getting back to you, Mark.  There seem to be log-in problems with the Forums, and I couldn't sign back in using Chrome.  I got back in using MSN.  

There's currently a thread going on about it at Forum Feedback & Error Reporting.

Now, to the point:  these are fantastic looking planes!  Out in natural light, it's hard to tell that they're models at all!  Wonderful job!

Do you have a preference for the finish-photos?  

 

Whew, I thought I was the only one with this problem. I couldn't login with Chrome either. I logged in with Microsoft edge. However, Microsoft edge would not let me get the pic address to post in my reply, so I had to have both browers running and toggle between Chrome and Edge to first copy the image address then paste it into the photo insertion box. With all those pics It was truly a pain 

Any how, as for the favorites, I've narrowed it down for the P47 to either the 7th or last pic. As for the F6, the 3rd, 6th or 8th would work. Sorry I can't narrow it down any further than that. It was a fun build and learned alot about NMF, I'll apply to future builds. Thanks for running this and all the "Wordls at War" builds. See you in '45. 

Sorry it took so long getting back to you, Mark.  There seem to be log-in problems with the Forums, and I couldn't sign back in using Chrome.  I got back in using MSN.  

There's currently a thread going on about it at Forum Feedback & Error Reporting.

Now, to the point:  these are fantastic looking planes!  Out in natural light, it's hard to tell that they're models at all!  Wonderful job!

Do you have a preference for the finish-photos?  

Now the Thunderbolt...

Got outside this morning before the temps hit the mid nineties with corresponding humidity...

Here is the Hellcat all done...

Nice work, Mark.  Both turned out really well.  Great painting and decaling!

Wow, a lot of great armor projects and modelling shown here. I'm really going to have to get back into that. 

Anyway, the decals are on the P47 and waiting for the last of the details to be added then we'll call it done...

Meanwhile here are the undersides of both planes all completed...

First the Hellcat...

and now the Thunderbolt...

Tomorrow, I will take some beauty shots of the two outside in the sun where that Bolt will really gleam. 

Thanks, Paul.  Update is in progress for the front page.

Thanks for your participation.  You make great looking dioramas!

1, 3, or 8 I suppose. Whichever you think best. You're welcome, thank you. PaulE

I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of all that armor, Paul.

Do you have a preference for the finish-photo?

Thanks for being part of the GB.  Your work is always impressive and dramatic.

Thank you. Here are some final pics.

C&Cs welcomed. PaulE

Mark and Paul:  your respective projects continue to look great!  Nice work all around!

More progress. #230 WIP

Comms Track WIP

HQ, Comm, & Trains' elements completed.

C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

Entering the home stretch for the Hellcat: A little weathering and a Satin finish (using a home brew of Acrylics):

The canopy is cleaned up and the underwings stores added. Here is how I add the radio antenna line. It's not elegant but it works for me:

Meanwhile decaling is proceeding apace on the "Bolt":

These'll make up a decent size convoy!

Thank you. Now onto the Wespe elements. Working these in parallel.

#230 security track WIP.

Field telephone exchange track WIP

Working Wespes & FAO PzrIII WIP

Ammo carrier WIP

C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

Well, done, Paul.  Nicely arranged action scene.  That ground-level view is particularly effective; very realistic!

Thank you. Here are some progress pics. C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

Excellent work with a paint brush, Paul.  They really look good!

Thank you. Hairy stick only. AB & I don't get along. A ROCO SdKfz 165 munitions carrier w/added details. I won't bore your audience with repetitive builds just the unique. PaulE

Again, very good work, minitanker.  Do you paint them with a brush or spray?  

Thank you. This ROCO Sd.Kfz. 165 (SF) went back to trains for some engine work & upper authorized some recovered (Trident 251/21) sting to be added. PaulE

Sting added.

Finally finished USS Iowa yesterday.  This photo shows her in her mid-summer 1944 camouflage measure.

I followed Tamiya's painting layout included with the kit; hopefully they were right.  I steared clear of any after-market parts, except for replacing the SK radar with PE from WEM and Kingfisher floatplanes from Trumpeter.

Another great looking vehicle, minitanker!  Good job!