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I am sorry secret Santa, whoever you are...But I just can't built your gift.
I was happy when I received it, I was happy when I opened it. But when I tryed to built it, I just can't. You see, I asked for 1/48 but received a 1/72. OK. A 4 engine bomber would be ok because it is big in that scale ( I have built a Lancaster and a C-47), but this small fighter is really, really small in this scale. With my trembling hands I can't built it, I just can't hold the pieces and put them toghether. Maybe I should have specified why 1/48 is important. Thank you anyway. No hard feelings.
So if somebody wants this on, just PM me your address. If you pay the shipping, thanks.
Oh man castelnuovo I'm sorry to hear that. Glad though that you can build the larger scales and planes and still enjoy your hobby. Sounds like you really gave it a try in the spirit of things and that's great.
In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!
This whole build is about the joy of giving and not really about the building. We have had many kits that just went unfinished due to this reason and some due to not wanting the kit. It's okay, I can't build 1/72 either, just too small for me now. I think most of us really enjoy the hunt for the kits and the joy we see when the giftee gets it. Whether or not they get it built up is really not that important.
Given the reactions and unbuilt kits I've seen over the last few years I am going to start making it more clear that we all do our level best to fill the giftee's request and not go off scale or subject, this is where things have gone wrong I believe. This coming season we will fine tune the rules a touch to make this even better.
BK
On the bench:
A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!
2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed
14 / 5 / 2
Finally getting some bench time. Got the empty storage containers filled with stuff now it's time to close the hull. Tarp and maintenance rag made from Milliput along with some Tamiya Jerry cans and a big pair of snips.
Chad
God, Family, Models...
At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo
On deck: Who knows!
I love that Chad, especially the oily rag!
Steve
Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.
http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/
Excellent detail work, Chad. You are really bringing this one to life.
Thank guys! Im glad I can finally concentrate on the exterior.
That detail work is fantastic!
Robert
"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"
Dear secret santa, you are absolutelly AMAZING! Arrived today
Thanks a million
castelnuovo Dear secret santa, you are absolutelly AMAZING! Arrived today Thanks a million
The ones that sign up for this GB are the most amazing and generous people on this old rock.
Santa has a special place today.
That is awesome!
Sweet!
Same here. I am currently building SBD Dountless for the Close Air Support but this one is next.
Christmas spirit still alive in May. That's very generous and kind. And what a great looking nachtjager!
Thanks,
John
BrandonK castelnuovo Dear secret santa, you are absolutelly AMAZING! Arrived today Thanks a million This is truly what this GB is all about. Way to go Santa!! I am stoked to see this one build up. BK
This is truly what this GB is all about. Way to go Santa!! I am stoked to see this one build up.
For real, what a great community!
way to show up guys.
castelnuovo do it proud, that's a beauty!!
Time to pull my secret santa gift, no gifts!, out My F's are done so next up on the bench is the Panther and crew. This will be my 1st real tank. I built an Airfix male tank years ago but they areso small and don't involve any road wheels or details that it doesn't count lol That said I could use some advice on assembly. I understand a lot of guys do all the assembly and then paint when it comes to armor. Being used to aircraft and ships painting individual pieces has been the norm for me. any advice guys?
Seems like most will assemble the hull and turret, paint each as a subassembly. Paint the road wheels and tracks off, along with the tools, etc. Then final assembly.
No from me brother, I have little clue on tanks and muddle through myself.
goldhammer Seems like most will assemble the hull and turret, paint each as a subassembly. Paint the road wheels and tracks off, along with the tools, etc. Then final assembly.
Sorry I haven't been very active. Since we bought the house and moved I have had to repair most of the walls and corners due to cracks. That was a ton of drywall work. Then i primed and painted the entire inside of the house. I made numerous repairs to many things and we recarpeted the whole home. I then built a new fence around the back yard for my dogs to have space to run and frolic. Now I am finally working on finishing the basement with drywall, tape and texture, paint and trim work. When this is done I will have a new hobby room to work in that is 11x22, outside ventilation and great lighting. I love that I can design this room to meet my needs for modeling. I will post up some pics as I progress. I hope to have this all done by the end of August and then I will whip out my SS kit and start building again. I am totally dying to build right now.
Nothing like working on a 1:1 scale house. I have one on my bench continuously and get some progress on it on occasion. The problem is...it's never complete.
Repairing my deck right now. Feel a bit like BK and Steve with the house projects. I did get some primer on the road wheels and a few parts glued together on the Panther but nothing worth showing yet. Probably be at that point after Nationals given everything going on.
OK, I am cracking this one open
castelnuovo OK, I am cracking this one open
Awesome!
My goodness, this is going to be a fun one.
This thing is made of metal and goes into the nose. I hope it will be heavy enough.
castelnuovo My goodness, this is going to be a fun one. This thing is made of metal and goes into the nose. I hope it will be heavy enough.
Well Crap......... I was closing in, about 95% done with the Spitfire.....And my 2-Year-old niece snuck into my workshop and got into my paint.
Spit by Stu George, on Flickr
"Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson
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