AIRCRAFT, ARMOR, FIGURES, SHIPS - D-Day Group Build, 5-8 June 1944 - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

wibhi2

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March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 1:52 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by fightnjoe

would you believe i am wanting to start my second. cant believe it. but that is for a different thread.

joe

Yes I can

. I am going to do an f-94 for the nmf gb using the same technique. Big Smile [:D]

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:21 PM

Thanks guys & gals. frostygirl, glad it helped. Looking forward to seeing your Stang.

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 9:50 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by wibhi2

QUOTE: Originally posted by fightnjoe

would you believe i am wanting to start my second. cant believe it. but that is for a different thread.

joe

Yes I can. I am going to do an f-94 for the nmf gb using the same technique.

fantastic.
ok everyone. done and the pics finally uploaded to photobucket. not going to post the finished build as the nmf gb has a no posting the finished until oct rule. so i will post the links

http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v157/fightnjoe/fightnjoe/aircraft/Jul05056.jpg

http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v157/fightnjoe/fightnjoe/aircraft/Jul05055.jpg

http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v157/fightnjoe/fightnjoe/aircraft/Jul05054.jpg

i hope this goes around the rule, and doesnt bother anyone. i had about 44 hours total, with about 26 hours or so in just the foiling. the markings are for curley six of the 393rd fs/367th fg. ibsley airdrome, hants, uk. the pilot was cpt. jack reed.

joe

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rebelreenactor

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October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 1:57 AM

Looks great joe! I dont think I will ever try that method for natural metal finish, too time consuming! but the results are good.

John

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 9:58 AM

Joe, for a first try at foil, not bad. Glad you overcame some of the difficulties. I think you would get better results with BMF, especially in 1/72. Course all i use is Alclad2 for NMF, so what do I know.

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 10:25 AM

thanks guys
rjk, i am happy with the results but not satisfied. the wrinkles in the foil were rather upsetting at times and the loss of detail was frustrating but overall i am happy with it.

joe

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 10:31 AM

Your a man among men....(sorry Frosty) Joe... You have taken on a difficult task and from what I see have learned a great deal and done an admirable job... Congrats... If you can get some closer pics I'd love to see some more detail...

Again.. great job!

kc

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Vintage Aircraft

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May 2004
From: A little place I call earth

Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 10:36 AM

If you guys think that a P-38 lightning with a foil finish is tought and neat looking , then you should see and try to do a/ my 1/48 B-29 in bare metal foil when I get it done.

Hey did I sign on with this build with a 1/48 C-47 converted from a DC-3?

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 5:20 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Vintage Aircraft

If you guys think that a P-38 lightning with a foil finish is tought and neat looking , then you should see and try to do a/ my 1/48 B-29 in bare metal foil when I get it done.

Hey did I sign on with this build with a 1/48 C-47 converted from a DC-3?

OMG[:0] THAT would Take Forever!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dead [xx(]

Ya you signed on with a revell Dc-3 converted into a C-47.

John

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ghettochild

Member since
November 2003
From: houston,texas

Posted by ghettochild on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 9:59 PM

finally finished my panzer. posted several pics in the main area
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=23400
now on to the typhoon

-Josh

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cplchilly

Member since
January 2004
From: SO CAL

Posted by cplchilly on Thursday, July 8, 2004 12:41 AM

Nice job GhettoChild I just finished my Italeri Tiger 1 and should be posting pics this weekend.

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cplchilly

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January 2004
From: SO CAL

Posted by cplchilly on Thursday, July 8, 2004 12:46 AM

OOOps! I just posted on the wrong group build sorry fellas.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 10:26 AM

Well, ya'll I am moving right along with the Razorback... I attached and masked the canopy (the other reason I stopped building AC) two days ago and sprayed the interior color last night. I am using the technique of spraying the interior color on the outside first then the camo colors so that the framing looks pale green from the inside. I just have to pop on the wings and start painting the camo. I am excited about doing the "Wolf Pack" camo, its oddly like painting a panzer just dif colors...

Off to NM this weekend, so no progress till next week....

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, July 8, 2004 7:01 PM

Very nice build Ghettochild. I don't know much about Armor, but it's a great looking model.

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, July 11, 2004 3:32 PM

I've been on vacation for a week and just got back. Wow Joe, you can do something that I can't: post and build. Looks great. I hope to get something done on my Marder this week, perhaps spray a base.

Eric

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, July 11, 2004 7:28 PM

OMG

The Finish Date is slowy creeping up on me. My production of the WACO stopped when I joined the Pv IV GB and bought a Pz IV. Then, I stopped that built a Kuble wagon for The Afrika Korps.

So I will continue with My production sometime later this week.

John

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, July 12, 2004 4:09 PM

Thought I'd post some progress on my build. Here is the Tamiya 1/48 P-51B all painted in the gloss black undercoat and ready for the Alclad2 NMF.

After the Alclad2, I'll paint the upper surfaces of the wing, stabs & fuselage spine OD, then the dreaded Invasion stripes. Might actually finish this bird by the deadline[:0].

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Monday, July 12, 2004 4:31 PM

Finally able to get some progress shots of mine...

Here's Priller's 190:

My first Luftwaffe scheme by airbrush... I've had enough trouble that I might actually go back to hand painting them Wink [;)]

And now to the Tempest:

I am getting ready to do the invasion stripes and then I'll mask them over and do the camo.

Mike

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Monday, July 12, 2004 5:31 PM

Pretty ambitious Mike. Good luck.

Eric

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rebelreenactor

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October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, July 12, 2004 6:05 PM

Looking good guys.

John

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, July 12, 2004 6:11 PM

rick and mike they both look good.

joe

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, July 12, 2004 6:32 PM

Thanks John & Joe. Painted the Alclad2 NMF this evening, so I can get out the masking tape tomorrow.

Mike, looking good. Nice progress.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 12, 2004 6:51 PM

Rick And Mike,,, Your kits are looking good.

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Jeeves

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February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Monday, July 12, 2004 8:59 PM

Thanks guys...I was gone all weekend so work stalled a bit...hope to get back to it this week.

Mike

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Thursday, July 15, 2004 9:18 AM

Well, well, well......I am so surprised at how good the SMER Piper L4H grasshopper is.
Have it nearly finished in just under 7 hours. The fit of the parts is excellant as I used very litttle to no filler on it. The only part that I had a bit of trouble with was the 4 piece canopy (top, 2 sides and wind screen) which had to be assembled. Looks like I am going to be done ahead of schedule.

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 11:24 PM

Had to bring this back to the top. I have finished my panzer so I am ready to go back to the Waco.
Here are some progress pics taken awhile ago.

I made some serious mistakes with the sratchbuilding. It would hav been much easier to oaint the interior without the bars put in. Shoud have, built bars, paint ed them, paint interior and then put in the bars(frame). Oh well, got to learn sometime.

John

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ghamilt1

Member since
June 2004
From: Western Canada

Posted by ghamilt1 on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 12:02 AM

I posted something on the figures forum before stumbling across this group build thing. I've never been in a group build before, and this figure would fit right in. My earlier post is the 101st Airborne trooper, D-Day. How do I get this figure entered as part of the group build? Is the fact that it's already posted in one of the forum rooms enough? If not, I hope someone will add my name to the list of participants, and explain what I need to do.