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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Sunday, August 9, 2020 7:03 PM

John: That looks good!

Not sure about the colour. I'd doubt the NKs would repaint the tanks after getting them from the Soviets though. I've been told quality control on Second World War Soviet armour paint wasn't that great. So the paint did vary some as long as it was green.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by lewbud on Monday, August 10, 2020 12:44 AM

John,

I agree with Gamera, if it's close to Soviet Armor Green you're good.  

Just about through with the SAAF P-51D.  All that's left is to finish painting the ordnance, hang the bombs and rockets, and attach the antenna and pitot tube.  She's finally on her gear.

Hope to have her finished tommorow.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, August 10, 2020 11:21 AM

Lewbud: Beautiful job there on the F-51!!! Hope mine comes out half as well!!! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Glamdring on Monday, August 10, 2020 7:31 PM

Very nice Mustang!  I forwarded the pictures to a South African friend to see.

Made further progress on the Big Shot by installing the spare tracks and tools:

Sorry for poor lighting.  It was cloudy, so couldn't get natural light.

Now I am just waiting for some a wood base to arrive to install the platform in the down position, that and the antenna are really all that is left as far as building goes.  Then on to decals and weathering.  

Robert 

"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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Posted by KAYSEE88 on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:30 AM
hey, i'm totally in! Put me down for the rare 1/48 Revell F-84E Thunderjet, thanks!

 

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:44 AM

She looks good Robert, nice work there! I really like the wood grain look on the tools. 

Welcome Kaysee! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by lewbud on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 2:45 AM

Gamera,

I'm sure you're will come out great!

Robert,

The Big Shot is looking great.  Can't wait to see it finished.

Kaysee,

Welcome aboard!Toast

I'm sticking a fork in her and calling her done.  Here's the pics.

John,

I like the second pic for the front page.  Now for the Corsairs.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 7:14 AM

That's a beautiful Mustang! Perfect!!! Yes

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Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 10:17 AM

Great work on the Mustang, Buddy. I love how it turned out. Excellent!!

BK

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 10:29 AM

Good details, Glamdring!

KAYSEE, Welcome Sign; I’ll get your model on the roster!

Congrats on completion, lewbud! I’ll add your photo to the roster! What would you like to call your display? :)

 

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     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 12:16 PM

Gamera and lewbud- Thanks for your responses regarding my tank and the paint mix. I found this tank which was apparently a Korean War participant:

I‘ll probably move forward with using the mix on my tank. :)

 

 

 

 

 

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by lewbud on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 2:36 PM

Thanks guys!

John,

I hadn't really thought about a title.  How about South African F-51D?  Looking forward to seeing more of your tank.  Time permitting, there may be more after the Corsairs.  Keep it up guys!

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Friday, August 14, 2020 12:46 PM

Ok this beast is done. Fought me every step. If anyone has a spare set of decals please let me know. I had one tear badly on the right side after I put it on. That's why there is only left side pics

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, August 14, 2020 12:56 PM

Very nice work, TJ. Good looking bird.

BK

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Friday, August 14, 2020 4:03 PM

Thanks BK. I only wish that the decal didnt pull up on the other side. What really bugs me is it pulled up with clear coat and all. Tamiya tape

 

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  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Friday, August 14, 2020 7:45 PM

John, are the F-80 decal from thr kit or aftermarket?  I don't recognize the nose markings.

John

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Posted by Gamera on Saturday, August 15, 2020 8:19 AM

TJ: That looks good! I wouldn't sweat too much about the decals- you got those friggin' nose ones to fit a complex curve and the stripes to work- I'd pull out what hair I have left. 

Love your results! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, August 15, 2020 10:39 AM

tempestjohnny
What really bugs me is it pulled up with clear coat and all. Tamiya tape

Ya, I won't put tape, any brand, over decals cuz they will nealy always lift off. In fact, that's how I pull decals for errors or repaints, apply tape and yank. I did see another kit on Evilbay with this markings if you care.

BK

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Posted by Glamdring on Saturday, August 15, 2020 7:49 PM

Great Mustang and Shooting Star!

Robert 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Sunday, August 16, 2020 12:05 AM

Hey, TJ! Which photo would you like for me to put up front, and what would you like to name your entry? :)

Too bad about what happened to your plane’s decal; that couldn’t have been fun.

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by lewbud on Sunday, August 16, 2020 10:51 AM

Nice work TJ! Bummer about the decal though.

Thanks Robert.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, August 16, 2020 2:38 PM

jeaton01

John, are the F-80 decal from thr kit or aftermarket?  I don't recognize the nose markings.

 

kit markings

 

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, August 16, 2020 2:40 PM

John 3:16 KJV

Hey, TJ! Which photo would you like for me to put up front, and what would you like to name your entry? :)

Too bad about what happened to your plane’s decal; that couldn’t have been fun.

 

the 2nd pic. Lt.Col Oliver Cellini

 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Sunday, August 16, 2020 5:25 PM

Roger that! Good choice having the flaps extended; I like that! Congrats on the finish! 

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, August 16, 2020 7:06 PM
So I just found out that Col Cellini is still alive. He's 107 and living in Colorado Springs. Currently the oldest living WWII veteran

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Monday, August 17, 2020 1:40 PM

Okay, I'm calling this one done. To recap, this is the Tamiya M-41 Walker Bulldog, one of Tamiyas first kits. It is very soft on detail and is begging for some additional work. I built this straight OOB, no add ons, no fixes. The kit needs the cupula windows cut out and clear parts added, the drivers sight glass is non-exisitant and needs clear parts. The underside of the lower hull has several holes for motors that are not part of this kit and the upper hull fenders are open underneath and need filling. It has no tow cables either. However, all in all this is a nice little kit and builds quick and easy. It resembles what it should and was a nice change from more challenging builds. I don't know if the AFV version is much better, but with some addtional work this could be a nice little kit. I just didn't want to put in the hours on this so it is what it is. I enjoyed building it.

BK

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Monday, August 17, 2020 2:24 PM

TJ - Cool fact!

What did he fly in WWII?

BrandonK- Your M-41 turned out pretty well, and good job on the tanker’s face. :) Which photo would you like on the roster, and what do you want to name your entry? 

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Monday, August 17, 2020 3:48 PM

Let's use the 3rd pic, and I don't have a name for this one.

Uhm, how about "no action Jackson". Since these never saw any combat while in US use. Thanks for hosting this cool GB.

BK

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A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Monday, August 17, 2020 4:40 PM

Will do!

Wow, no action in Korea. Why‘d the army do that? Technically, that makes it not fitting to GB rules, but I give you a pass. Big Smile It was nicknamed after a Korean War General and was certainly circa the early 50s.

 Thanks for participating, BrandonK! 

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, August 17, 2020 4:46 PM

John 3:16 KJV

TJ - Cool fact!

What did he fly in WWII?

 

P-47

 

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