Rolling Shelf of Doom GB

Before retiring for the evening, I thought I would get a little work in.  First I put some rubbing alcohol on a napkin and wiped her down to remove the dust.

Then I attached the doors for the main landing gear bays in the booms.  They are one piece, making this relatively easy.  Unfortunately, the instructions aren't too clear on how they go in, but I think I got it right.

Next step, getting her legs underneath her.  As I was handling her for the first time in years, my Spidey sense was telling me that I didn't add enough weight to the nose so I have a feeling she'll be a tail sitter.  Any ideas on how to do the paint the turbos on top of the booms?

Nick,

Nice job on the Harrier!

AA,

Excellent job on the F-5!  Not familiar with that paint scheme, but it looks great.

Now for an update on the Mini.  In our last episode, our intrepid hero had just finished up the engine compartment and was waiting for the interior to be finished so he could install the dash and the remaining parts on the firewall for the engine compartment.  That has been done.  Unfortunately, the decals were so old that they wouldn't release from the backing paper.

Last weekend, I decided to finish this puppy up and finally get it off my table.  When I went to fit the body to the chassis, I had a problem on the left side.  Turned out that I had installed the front glass slightly crooked and that was causing the fit issues. I popped out the glass, problem solved.  I wasn't originally going to paint the window and body trim, but since I had the glass out, I figured what the heck and went for it.  I masked off the interior and body except for the pieces of trim.  I used an almost dead rattle can of Tamiya Gloss Black and it went on heavier than I expected and seeped under the masking in a few spots.

I think I can save it, but I've got to put in an order to Scale Motorsports to do so.  If I can't, I'll have to repaint.  So while I'm waiting on my order from Scale Motorsports, I offer up this HobbyBoss 1/72 P-38 for your viewing pleasure.  I know I was building this for a group build on here, but I can't remember which one or how long ago it was. Best guess, at least five years ago, and I think it was for an Aces themed group build.  Here she is in all her dusty glory.

Very well done and awesome paint!!

Almost done now, just have to add the pilots and the nose pitot tube:

Update on the F-5F: various external beacons have been painted, gloss coat applied, decals are being applied.

The last one.

Yes they are nice still have plenty of oldies in my stash..

The Mongram AV-8B is done. I used Vajello paints only on this kit. The decals are Super Scale # 481228 the HMM 163 USS. Peleliu Samalia 1994.

weathering with Masters Touch oil paint and no chalk this time. Sealed it wit Vajello matt varnish- bazzar stuff....

Thank you 68GT for hosting this GB and for all you guy's comments and watching this old 1987 monogram kit that untill now is done.

I've always loved the Monogram kits!  Not so much the P-47N but the others are great!

Thank you 68GT & Lewbud. I,m waiting for the rain to stop to get finished pics.

I've forgotten how much fun and hassel these monogram kits can be..LOL!

Nice job Nick!

This one is done can't do out door pics due to rain..

Thank you. almost done with the repairs .. the valljeo paints are VERY sensitive to windex.

Great job!

68GT. Thank you, the AV-8 is pretty much done. Here are some pics waiting for some out door pics And fix the boo boo on the leading edge of left wing !! 

The Harrier is looking sharp Nick

some more pics.

TC. interesting space craft you got there.

up dated AV-8 pics.

There has been some really great work going on here since I've last posted. Well anyway my Ferangi marauder has beem given a new coat of paint, glossed up and ready for some decals...

68GT.beautiful spitfire too.

Lewbud.that mini is looking real good.

A_A. that camo looks great .

Bob. moving along on the ford 

up dated pics on the AV-8.

Well, except for some needed touch-ups around the cockpit, the "Grape" scheme is done:

Did a little more work on the Mini.  Installed the belt and pulleys, fan, radiator, ignition coil, and master cylinder.  There are a few more parts to install, but they will have to wait until the dash is installed.

Now to finish the suspension and underside by adding the front shocks, engine support, and exhaust.

Nick, nice to see you moving along on the Harrier.

Bob, your loaded up.  Cant wait to see more of that Ford.

Always great work posted here in the forums and this GB is no exception.

Going to jump in with a couple of builds that have been setting on the Shelf of Doom for quite some while-

took a few minutes this afternoon and sprayed some primer-goal is to do a 'well worn' pickup truck-

68GT. those too are some fine looking F-106's.

A_A. beautiful work on the cockpit and the grape camo is an awesome one.

The AV-8 is moving along.

Thats some nice progress AA.  I cant wait to see the completed paint.

Sorry, I realize I've been lax about posting WIP pictures.  Anyway, heres where I am so far.  Cockpit is done and installed, fuselage put together and just started spray painting.  Going for the USAF Aggressor "Grape" scheme, so the first color applied was to the underside, a light Sky Blue:

I love the F-106 and did these two a while back.  NJANG flew the Six from 1973 till 1988.

beautiful F-106 one of the best I ever seen... that is a fun kit.