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The Forgotten War GB 2020

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, September 5, 2020 5:37 AM
Thanks. This was definitely a 70's kit. A throwback to the days of slapping them together. This time with 40 years experience behind me. Not perfect. But will look good in the cabinet

 

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Posted by jeaton01 on Friday, September 4, 2020 10:52 PM

Well done on the F-80, John.

John

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Posted by Gamera on Friday, September 4, 2020 8:38 AM

TJ: That looks neat! Very cool! Again, I wouldn't sweat it too much- if you can get those friggin' decals to lay down on the nose and aft fusilage over the complex curves you're a better man than I. 

 

BTW: Four months to go! I had yesterday off so I pulled out the F-51D and finally got back to work on her. I'd been dreading painting the anti-glare panel on the nose but it seems to have went off perfectly, no overspray, seepage under the mask, or paint pulled up by the same mask. I did find what looks like a fingerprint on the wing, gotta go back and repaint that now- shheeeeeesssssssssshhhhhhhhh. As soon as that's done all the aircraft is painted excepting the canopy and landing gear. Will get some photos up then. 

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

 

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Friday, September 4, 2020 6:46 AM

Many thanks to fotofrank for supplying me with new decals to fix my Lid-Do-Bee  Which I found out means Linda Donna Beatrice his two daughters and wife

It's not perfect I couldn't respray area because of fear of tearing more. I touched it up by brush as best as possible 

 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Friday, August 28, 2020 6:22 PM
Thanks, Gamera!

     “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 Gamera on Monday, August 24, 2020 6:26 PM

That looks good, she's starting to look like a T-34!

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Monday, August 24, 2020 3:54 PM

Installment 5:

A coat of paint on the main body of the tank and the turret glued together-

     “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 John 3:16 KJV on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:17 PM

 

BrandonK
 

Ya, I learned that they came out just as things were coming to an end and none of them saw action before it ended. Then they were replaced by the Patton before they could be used in Vietnam. 

The South Vietnamese used them in Vietnam, though. :)

BrandonK
 

Thanks again for the kind words, it was fun to build.

BK

You’re welcome, and thank you for signing up! Be sure to check in on January 1st to vote in the contest, too! 

 

 

     “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 Tuesday, August 18, 2020 10:35 AM

Thanks Buddy, I is nice of you to say. It's a really easy kit to build.

BK

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Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 10:35 AM

Thanks Gamera. I appreciate your kind words.

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Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 10:34 AM

John 3:16 KJV
Wow, no action in Korea. Why‘d the army do that?

Ya, I learned that they came out just as things were coming to an end and none of them saw action before it ended. Then they were replaced by the Patton before they could be used in Vietnam.

Thanks again for the kind words, it was fun to build.

BK

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Posted by lewbud on Monday, August 17, 2020 11:27 PM

BK,

Nice job on the Bulldog.  I need to finish mine someday.

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 17, 2020 7:13 PM

BK: That looks good, nice work!

And the tank is named after General Walton Walker. He had one amazing story, it's worth a read.

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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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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! 

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

Nice work TJ! Bummer about the decal though.

Thanks 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 Glamdring on Saturday, August 15, 2020 7:49 PM

Great Mustang and Shooting Star!

Robert 

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

Very nice work, TJ. Good looking bird.

BK

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