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                        Secret Santa GB 22/23

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                        John 3:16 KJV
                        • Member since
                          April 2019
                        • From: Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
                        Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:19 AM

                        Thanks, guys. I've got some more pics to share with the bird painted. Unfortunately, PostImages wasn't working this morning; so, I'll just have to try again. Only have to throw on the wheels, canopy, bombs, and decals now for my I-16 to be technically done. 

                             “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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                        Mopar Madness
                        • Member since
                          April 2015
                        Posted by Mopar Madness on Saturday, May 20, 2023 4:49 PM

                        What a neat little fighter!  They were quite the scourge early on.

                        Chad

                        God, Family, Models...

                        At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

                        On deck: Who knows!

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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, May 20, 2023 4:43 PM

                        John 3:16 KJV

                        Made progress on my Polikarpov now that summer is basically here. 


                        Scratchbuilt seatbelts with tin foil and used a small bit of wire for the frame to attach two of 'em to. 

                        Working towards getting her airbrush ready!

                         

                        I always wanted to build one of these, they are so cute. Apparently they were a pretty decent little fighter too. Love the work and those seat belts are awesome. Keep it coming.

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

                        2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                                                 14 / 5 / 2  

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                        John 3:16 KJV
                        • Member since
                          April 2019
                        • From: Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
                        Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Friday, May 19, 2023 7:54 PM

                        Made progress on my Polikarpov now that summer is basically here. 


                        Scratchbuilt seatbelts with tin foil and used a small bit of wire for the frame to attach two of 'em to. 

                        Working towards getting her airbrush ready!

                             “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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                        Mopar Madness
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                          April 2015
                        Posted by Mopar Madness on Saturday, May 13, 2023 4:52 PM

                        That should be a nice quick build.

                        Chad

                        God, Family, Models...

                        At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

                        On deck: Who knows!

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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Friday, May 12, 2023 10:37 AM

                        keavdog

                        Cracked open the awesome gift.  

                         

                         

                         

                        That's a cool looking aircraft. It kinda reminds me of the shape of the watercraft that looks like a shark and can dive and breach.

                        BK

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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                        keavdog
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                          April 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by keavdog on Thursday, May 11, 2023 10:41 PM

                        Cracked open the awesome gift.  

                         

                         

                        Thanks,

                        John

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                        Mopar Madness
                        • Member since
                          April 2015
                        Posted by Mopar Madness on Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:01 PM

                        Wow, I can tell you've put some serious time in on that pit! 

                        Chad

                        God, Family, Models...

                        At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

                        On deck: Who knows!

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                        DiscoStu
                        • Member since
                          January 2006
                        • From: Earth
                        Posted by DiscoStu on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 12:49 PM

                        Thank you!  It really is good to be back.  Hard to keep it just one kit at a time.

                         

                        "Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

                         

                         

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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 9:48 AM

                        DiscoStu

                        I'm finally back up and running and have some pics of my P-51 ready to share:

                        P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

                        P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

                        P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

                        Untitled by Stu George, on Flickr

                        Untitled by Stu George, on Flickr

                         

                        Stu, that pit looks gorgeous! The wood floor is amazing, well done. Superb work as usual. Nice to see you up and running. I'll bet it feels really good to be back at the bench.

                        BK

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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                        Glamdring
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: Nashotah, WI
                        Posted by Glamdring on Monday, May 1, 2023 9:17 PM

                        Wow!  That looks great Stu!

                        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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                        DiscoStu
                        • Member since
                          January 2006
                        • From: Earth
                        Posted by DiscoStu on Friday, April 28, 2023 2:11 PM

                        I'm finally back up and running and have some pics of my P-51 ready to share:

                        P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

                        P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

                        P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

                        Untitled by Stu George, on Flickr

                        Untitled by Stu George, on Flickr

                        "Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

                         

                         

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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Sunday, April 9, 2023 3:13 PM

                        Dodgy

                        Hi all. Castelnuovo that 219 is awesome. Top work mate!

                        I have finished assembly of the tracks for the Tiger. This afternoon I hope to fit and paint them. Have also started on the Zero, but it's such a good quality kit that I'm frightened of stuffing it up.

                        Dodgy

                         

                        I've seen your work. You won't stuff it up. It's gonna be a gem. I can't wait to see them both.

                        BK

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

                        2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                                                 14 / 5 / 2  

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                        Dodgy
                        • Member since
                          August 2020
                        • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
                        Posted by Dodgy on Saturday, April 8, 2023 10:19 PM

                        Hi all. Castelnuovo that 219 is awesome. Top work mate!

                        I have finished assembly of the tracks for the Tiger. This afternoon I hope to fit and paint them. Have also started on the Zero, but it's such a good quality kit that I'm frightened of stuffing it up.

                        Dodgy

                        I long to live in a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Thursday, April 6, 2023 4:14 PM

                        DiscoStu

                        As my WIP has been lacking due to a basement remodel, I am excited to say I just wrote the last *Gulp* check to my contractor, and now have a completed basement which includes a brand new work-shop for modeling.  I even took it so far as to add an Epoxy floor (like the ones used in garages).  Now the task is pulling all my tools, paints, and accessories out of storage.  I hope to break sprue on my P-51 within the week and join the GB in full.

                         

                        I know exactly how you feel about getting that new room up and running. I absolutely love mine. We are all looking forward to seeing your gift come to life. Glad to see you have reached a conclusion of all the work. You will be in heaven building now.

                        BK

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

                        2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

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                        DiscoStu
                        • Member since
                          January 2006
                        • From: Earth
                        Posted by DiscoStu on Thursday, April 6, 2023 3:37 PM

                        As my WIP has been lacking due to a basement remodel, I am excited to say I just wrote the last *Gulp* check to my contractor, and now have a completed basement which includes a brand new work-shop for modeling.  I even took it so far as to add an Epoxy floor (like the ones used in garages).  Now the task is pulling all my tools, paints, and accessories out of storage.  I hope to break sprue on my P-51 within the week and join the GB in full.

                        "Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

                         

                         

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                        castelnuovo
                        • Member since
                          July 2008
                        • From: Vancouver, the "wet coast"
                        Posted by castelnuovo on Sunday, April 2, 2023 2:50 PM

                        I don't think it is something you have or have not done. I think when you put time and effort into something and then the participation is just not there it is dishearthening/demoralizing. I bet you would feel much more energized and feel appreciated if there would be more WIP updates, more participation etc. Just my thoughts.

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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Sunday, April 2, 2023 10:40 AM

                        castelnuovo
                        As for SSGB 2024, it remains to be seen...

                        I may change my mind by the time gets here. I'm just feeling burned out and the energy for this one just seems to have died. I'm sure It's something I have done or not done, I just haven't been able to put my finger on it and that frustates me. It kinda sucks the life right out of ya. Hopefully, I can get it figured out and continue. "it remains to be seen" indeed.

                        BK

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

                        2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

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                        castelnuovo
                        • Member since
                          July 2008
                        • From: Vancouver, the "wet coast"
                        Posted by castelnuovo on Saturday, April 1, 2023 9:20 PM

                        Thank you gentlemen Smile and thank you Brandon for hosting. As for SSGB 2024, it remains to be seen...

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                        Glamdring
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: Nashotah, WI
                        Posted by Glamdring on Friday, March 31, 2023 8:15 PM

                        Bravo Castelnuovo!  Now have fun making sure those whiskers stay attached!  Big Smile

                        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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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:29 PM

                        Wow that is one good looking bird. Great work and the scheme could not have been easy but it looks sooooo good. I am totally impressed with this one. Very nice work. Congrats on being the first one done. I will update the front page.

                        BK

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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                        keavdog
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by keavdog on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:24 PM

                        Very nice job!  Sure do like that plane.

                        Thanks,

                        John

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                        castelnuovo
                        • Member since
                          July 2008
                        • From: Vancouver, the "wet coast"
                        Posted by castelnuovo on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:43 PM

                        Well, Hans and Fritz finally got their Censored together and are ready to fly...

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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 10:20 AM

                        Dodgy

                        Thanks fellas, the tracks require a lot of patience, but the detail is beautiful. Now waiting on paints, Tamiya and Mr. Colour, to finish the King Tiger and start the Zero. I'm told they may take some weeks! It seems to be getting harder and harder to obtain supplies out here and considering where I live, it's not like I can just pop into a shop.

                        Dodgy

                         

                        No worries. Glad to have you active.

                        As far as supplies, yup, even here in the states some things are getting harder to get and I don't have any shops around me at all. I've been stocking up on many things in the event we can't get stuff I'll be ok. Keep on trucking.

                        BK

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

                        2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                                                 14 / 5 / 2  

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                        Dodgy
                        • Member since
                          August 2020
                        • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
                        Posted by Dodgy on Monday, March 27, 2023 6:52 PM

                        Thanks fellas, the tracks require a lot of patience, but the detail is beautiful. Now waiting on paints, Tamiya and Mr. Colour, to finish the King Tiger and start the Zero. I'm told they may take some weeks! It seems to be getting harder and harder to obtain supplies out here and considering where I live, it's not like I can just pop into a shop.

                        Dodgy

                        I long to live in a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

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                        Glamdring
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: Nashotah, WI
                        Posted by Glamdring on Saturday, March 18, 2023 7:25 PM

                        Thanks Chad, I agree the F16 is growing on me.  It is like the go cart in the fighter jet world...and I think the Wisconsin ANG flies them out of Madison so I may try and find a decal set and build another.

                        Dodgy, glad to see you back at it, well done on those tracks!

                        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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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, March 18, 2023 10:35 AM

                        Dodgy

                        G'day mates I'm back and I have really missed you all. I've also got a lot to catch up on. Chad that's a beautiful job on the 410. BK I'm truly sorry to hear about your decision with the SSGB, but I fully understand. I have not been doing a lot for obvious reasons, but just before Jill passed I received the 1/48th scale workable tracks for my King Tiger from last years SSGB.

                         

                        My goodness, those are some sexy tracks. Good thing that's a King Tiger in 1/48 because any other kit in that scale would be a nightmare in size to work with. Well done my friend. That is one good looking build.

                        BK

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

                        2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                                                 14 / 5 / 2  

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                        Dodgy
                        • Member since
                          August 2020
                        • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
                        Posted by Dodgy on Friday, March 17, 2023 12:25 AM

                        G'day mates I'm back and I have really missed you all. I've also got a lot to catch up on. Chad that's a beautiful job on the 410. BK I'm truly sorry to hear about your decision with the SSGB, but I fully understand. I have not been doing a lot for obvious reasons, but just before Jill passed I received the 1/48th scale workable tracks for my King Tiger from last years SSGB.

                        I long to live in a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

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                        Mopar Madness
                        • Member since
                          April 2015
                        Posted by Mopar Madness on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 8:11 PM

                        Thanks guys!  Glam, nice progress!  That's definitely my favorite modern jet. 

                        Chad

                        God, Family, Models...

                        At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

                        On deck: Who knows!

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                        castelnuovo
                        • Member since
                          July 2008
                        • From: Vancouver, the "wet coast"
                        Posted by castelnuovo on Monday, March 13, 2023 12:23 AM

                        BrandonK

                         

                         
                        Mopar Madness

                        Here's last years SS gift complete and ready for the shelf!  Time to get cracking in this years gift!

                         

                         

                         

                         

                        Nice finish, Chad. That is awesome. For an older Revell PM kit it is really nice. I wonder if this is someone else's kit reboxed. Excellent finish, gorgeous!!

                         

                        BK

                        Edit, nope. It's a PM kit from 97. Great kit.

                         

                         

                        That Me looks super good! Well done.

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