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                        AIRCRAFT, ARMOR, FIGURES, SHIPS - D-Day Group Build, 5-8 June 1944

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                        rebelreenactor
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                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Saturday, June 26, 2004 5:38 PM
                        Thats correct the end date is august 6th.
                        John
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                        fightnjoe
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                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Saturday, June 26, 2004 2:41 PM
                        hmmm. thought the end date was aug 6? ah well. got the plane foiled now. working on touch up and the assorted edges of the foil that have been stubborn. working with sunglasses now though. think im getting a sunburn from the light off the foil.

                        joe

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                        spector822002
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                          December 2003
                        • From: Southern Maine
                        Posted by spector822002 on Friday, June 25, 2004 7:10 PM
                        My mistake here, I thought the GB deadline date was beginning of august , thats ok I will still post progress in here and the main room , I am going to take my time on this large scale fig , much more room for error here ! And because this is my first allied figure , time to do some research as well .Cool [8D]
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                        rebelreenactor
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                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Friday, June 25, 2004 3:45 PM
                        You dont have to woory to much about the deadline guys, dont go and spend a lot of money on a model or figure, and just forgetabout it because the completion date has past.
                        Welcome back spector.

                        As for my glider, i painted the interior flat whit and the support bars field drab. all i have left is to simulate real wood and then i am done...with the interior.
                        John
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                        M1abramsRules
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                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Friday, June 25, 2004 2:43 PM
                        still waiting on my italeri m4. should give my LHS a call again. If it doesn't get here within 2 weeks, I probably won't finish before the deadline.
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                        spector822002
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                          December 2003
                        • From: Southern Maine
                        Posted by spector822002 on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 1:45 PM
                        If I may , I would like to join in once again , the miracle of miracles happened , and great models has scored me the kit I wanted to do to begin with ( ranger BAR gunner 1/9 scale ) it should be here in a week , it was supposedly OOP for a while , and I will do my best to get it done by the deadline ,( however at this price , almost 80 bucks ),I am going to take my time somewhat , for a better finished product! Cool [8D]
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                        fightnjoe
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                        Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:48 AM
                        frosty as long as the glue adheres to both plastic and metal you can use it. the stuff i am using is elmers ultimate glue. sets up in about a half hour and cures in twentyfour hours.

                        joe

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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:42 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by fightnjoe

                        john i am using glue to put tinfoil on this a/c. i cut the foil into suitable sections and then "paint" the glue on useing a sponge type of paint brush. i then place the foil the way i want it and burnish it down with a toothpic/qtip/cotton rag. very timeconsuming but the results are fantastic.
                        joe

                        fightnjoe:
                        ur P-38 is looking really fine !
                        thanx 4 the foil mini-tutorial.... i have a ?, tho'
                        what glue r u using 4 the foil ?

                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        gregers
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                          February 2003
                        • From: UK
                        Posted by gregers on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 6:12 AM
                        Hi Guys, i have been somewhat quiet about this build, that is because i am having trouble geting reference for the particular horsa i want to model. the one i am after is the one that landed closest to the mouth of Pegasus bridge, the italeri kit has the markings for the second closest but they are inacurate. i have got an issue of aeroplane monthly with an arial photo of the scene and that shows the camo patern on the instructions is wrong, it also says that the chalk number on the nose is wrong. i'll keep you posted on progress.
                        Greg
                        Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 7:39 PM
                        Spitfire is coming ever so slowly closer to completion.
                        Had to cut the gun blisters that go on the wing in half and reverse them as ML 407 had the cannon on the outside, not the typical inside. Went ok, but hopefully the invasion stripes will hide any roughness.
                        Applied the Medium sea Grey tonight...this is goning to run close to the finishing date, but I'll get there!!

                        And while the paint is drying, I can paint the 1/48 Fujimi Cobra I have been playing with!
                        Yyippeeeeeee!!

                        Liam


                        Liam
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                        fightnjoe
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                        Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 7:32 PM
                        dwight with your talents i dont think you have anything to worry about. cant wait to see what you cook up.

                        joe

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 6:17 PM
                        Your F-15 didnt look bad Dwight. I saw a few others as well. What are you planning on building.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 3:40 AM
                        Looks good, Joe. Now if only I can whip up something close to that for the Plane Build.

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 2:13 AM
                        You are a more patient man than I Joe. Lookin good.
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                        fightnjoe
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                        Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, June 21, 2004 10:26 PM
                        thanks. trying not to rush the foil. but the king tiger just arrived and it is screaming at me.

                        joe

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                        rjkplasticmod
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                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, June 21, 2004 9:01 PM
                        Hang in there Joe, it's coming along very nicely.
                        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, June 21, 2004 8:25 PM
                        Joe,,, that 38 is looking great. Cant wait to see it finished.
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, June 21, 2004 5:41 PM
                        Cool!
                        John
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                        fightnjoe
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                        Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, June 21, 2004 4:48 PM
                        yes, it is another option. i had read about this and thought what better way to make a metal finish than metal.

                        joe

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                        rebelreenactor
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                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, June 21, 2004 4:39 PM
                        Is this to replace the metal colored paint?
                        John
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                        fightnjoe
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                        Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, June 21, 2004 4:38 PM
                        john i am using glue to put tinfoil on this a/c. i cut the foil into suitable sections and then "paint" the glue on useing a sponge type of paint brush. i then place the foil the way i want it and burnish it down with a toothpic/qtip/cotton rag. very timeconsuming but the results are fantastic.

                        joe

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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, June 21, 2004 4:29 PM
                        looks goodCool [8D]. But Im not familiar with the foil technique. What is it?
                        John
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 21, 2004 4:28 PM
                        Your a mad man.... Lookin good though...
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                        fightnjoe
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                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, June 21, 2004 4:21 PM
                        progress pics. i am sorry but the operator of the camera is not very good.

                        i have about fourteen hours into this foiling now. i have about 80% of the upper surfaces covered. unfortunately some of the detail is covered and there are some stubborn wrinkles that just wont come out. but overall i am very impressed with what has occured.





                        joe

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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, June 21, 2004 2:06 PM
                        Can't wait to see the surprise, i was going to do one to but 1. I dont have the money and 2. i dont have the time. Sad [:(]
                        o well, cant wait to see it.
                        John
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Changing my Subject...
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 21, 2004 12:40 PM
                        Hey ya'll, I am changing my subject of this GB. I was going to make a M8 HMC and i did get as far as the suspension and some superstructure built but I picked up another kit the other day that I just HAVE to build now.... Its a surprise...

                        Ya'll sound like your moving right along... Can't wait till the pics start rolling in...
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 21, 2004 12:49 AM
                        Ever hear of para-film. Great for canopies.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, June 21, 2004 12:47 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman

                        QUOTE: Originally posted by rjkplasticmod

                        John, masking & painting Aircraft canopies is one of the main reasons there are Armor modelers Smile [:)].


                        Right below the belt! Dead [xx(]Dead [xx(] But how did you know?


                        Don't worry Tigerman. The paint scheme I am planning for my entry to the plane build will probable change the concept about masking and armor modelers. If I pull it off.Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 20, 2004 8:41 PM
                        Ghettochild that IV J is coming along nicely,, as is the Typhoon.
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 20, 2004 12:49 AM
                        Thanks!
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