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luke

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December 2002
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Posted by luke on Thursday, July 1, 2004 9:21 PM

just got my Red Roo Resin Conversion Mirrage IIIO kit & reference book in the mail today - can't wait!

go to go and look at it (cos it just arrived 5-minutes ago)

l8r

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 1, 2004 10:48 PM

Thanks for the pics Dave,and thanks Luke for the web adress i had a good look at both of them.
My spitfire is a/c code RGV serial A58-497 and it doesn't carry the Grey Nurse markings on it.
In answering Lobbie's ? I'm using Decals Carpena printed in Portugal by seridecal for the Spit.
I also have a spare set of ICM decals for Caldwells Spit that South Aussie mentioned.
iread somewhere that there was a little confusion as to what the correct serial number was on Caldwells Spit V111,the serial number on the ICM decals is A58-484.
Wing commander Bobby Gibbes was Caldwells Deputy commander of 80th wing,so South Aussies Spitfire V111 and mine may well have shared the same runway at one time or another.
J.S.

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Saturday, July 10, 2004 8:39 AM

I got to and polished the body of the Mercedes today and went too far - right through to the body along a short section of one seam. Unfortunately decals won't cover it so a re-paint is now scheduled! Sad [:(]

Then to top it of I went to my LHS to get some Tamiya matt black spray and it was the only paint they were out of stock of!!! Banged Head [banghead]

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Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 11, 2004 8:29 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by nicholma

I got to and polished the body of the Mercedes today and went too far - right through to the body along a short section of one seam. Unfortunately decals won't cover it so a re-paint is now scheduled!

Then to top it of I went to my LHS to get some Tamiya matt black spray and it was the only paint they were out of stock of!!! .

I know how you feel mate it happens to us all at one time or another,my Panzer 1V had to have a resrpray after all the salt fell off...My fault i left the garage door open and the moist night air did the rest.......J.S

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 15, 2004 7:45 AM

I finally put my telescope away and did some modelling tonight,all the stencils for the spit are cut and i should be ready to start painting the upper colours this weekend...
I'll post up a couple of pics when i get the film developed.....
Cheers J.S

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 8:03 AM

G'day all,

I hope I'm not too late but I would love to join in the Aussie GB for 2004.

I am going to be building the Spitfire Mk.VIII A458-602 of No 457 Squadron RAAF Morotai, 1945, Wing Commander Bobby Gibbes.

This is aircraft is probably being represented by other people in this group, but I have the decals from Victory models Aces of the Empire, so that's my choice.

Given the glacial pace that I build anything I am going to have to extract the digit to get this completed on time but at least this gives me inspiration.

BTW, stupid question, but how do I get hold of the Aussie GB icon and how do I display it.

Cheers
Darren

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Aussie747

Member since
July 2004
From: Canberra, Australia

Posted by Aussie747 on Friday, July 23, 2004 6:20 AM

G'day All,

Just stumbled across this GB, the models look great but I have a question! There is a lot of WWII stuff being done, where is the modern stuff? Here are some the kits I have finished in the last year or 2

Nitto 1/100 B707 with Roodecal decal

1/144 Minicraft with Hawkeye Decla and Dragon Hornets

1/144 Revell B737-800 converted to a BBJ (-700) with Hawkeye decal

Do you see a bit of a theme developing here? In work at the moment is a 1/72 scratch built Falcon 900, another 1/144 B707 and a 1/96 Glencoe Viscount converted to a -800. Don't know if I will get any of them finished by the time the GB finishes though I will give it a go!

Cheers

Ray

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Aussie747

Member since
July 2004
From: Canberra, Australia

Posted by Aussie747 on Friday, July 23, 2004 6:24 AM

Me again,

I also noticed a lack of RAN equipment, this was the last model I finished in late May

1/32 Hasegawa A4E converted to a A4G with Hawkeye decals

Cheers

P.S. How's it going Wayne?

Ray

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Saturday, July 24, 2004 4:39 AM

My GB Update, for what its worth.

I have my Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.VIII and have given it a mild bath of detergent in preparation for painting. I picked up the Humbrol colors this morning, so I plan on giving the interior a blast with some RAF Interior Green tonight.

I want to build this OOB as much as possible but couldn't resist:
Ultracast Flared Exhausts
Ultracast Pilot Access Door
Eduard Canopy Masks
Cutting Edge Spitfire Seat with Harness.

Can't wait till the bits arrive. I will post some photos as soon as there is something worthwhile to see.

BTW Aussie747, very nice builds on those kits of yours. Didn't I see the in-flight dio on ARC awhile ago?

Cheers
Darren

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 25, 2004 9:27 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

My GB Update, for what its worth.

I have my Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.VIII and have given it a mild bath of detergent in preparation for painting. I picked up the Humbrol colors this morning, so I plan on giving the interior a blast with some RAF Interior Green tonight.

I want to build this OOB as much as possible but couldn't resist:
Ultracast Flared Exhausts
Ultracast Pilot Access Door
Eduard Canopy Masks
Cutting Edge Spitfire Seat with Harness.

Can't wait till the bits arrive. I will post some photos as soon as there is something worthwhile to see.

BTW Aussie747, very nice builds on those kits of yours. Didn't I see the in-flight dio on ARC awhile ago?

Cheers
Darren

Darren i'm also doing the same kit and thats onething i couldn't understand about the hasegawa kit "No Pilot Door" anyways i cut open the door and i'm using a spare door from a Trashed ICM Spit 8.
I didn't replace the seat just added Eudards coloured PE Spitfire harness....
PROGRESS REPORT
I gave the A/C an overall coat of green applyed the masks,painted the brown and pulled off the masks along with large portions of green Disapprove [V]

I cleaned the A/B and kept going with the brown,so now the Spit is overall brown,had to apply a few coats to cover the green,anyhows it's ready for some more paint freindly masks.....

Aussie747 Nice lookin models you have there mate,i especially like the 1/100 B707,with the blue background,very realistic........Regards J.S Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 25, 2004 9:37 PM

Darson i've just noticed something were doing the same subject (Bobby Gibbes)but my info on this spit tell me it's A58-497...
Your A/C code is A58-602 Did Gibbes fly more than one spit or is there conflicting evidence.............J.S

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Monday, July 26, 2004 8:22 PM

Hi J.S

From what I can gather from my scant resources, Bobby Gibbes flew two Spitfire MKVIII’s.

The first aircraft (A58-497) carried a scheme of Foliage green and dark earth over azure blue with white ID stripes on the leading edges of the wings, crashed following an engine failure after take off at Sattler field outside Darwin in December 1944.

I am modeling Gibbes second MKVIII (A58-602) when 457 Squadron, 80 Fighter Wing 1st Tactical Air Force, RAAF was stationed at Morotai, in 1945. Camouflage is the standard RAF temperate scheme of dark green and ocean grey and upper surfaces over medium sea grey lower surfaces. The wing leading edges and cannon barrels wear the white theatre identification markings as well as a thin band around the rear fuselage, and a red spinner.

If anybody has any further (or more correct) information I would love to hear from you.

Cheers
Darren

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 3:41 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

G'day all,

I hope I'm not too late but I would love to join in the Aussie GB for 2004.

I am going to be building the Spitfire Mk.VIII A458-602 of No 457 Squadron RAAF Morotai, 1945, Wing Commander Bobby Gibbes.

This is aircraft is probably being represented by other people in this group, but I have the decals from Victory models Aces of the Empire, so that's my choice.

Cheers
Darren

Welcome to the GB Darren, you are not to late, I think from what Ive seen there will be quite a few spits built.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 4:01 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Aussie747

Me again,

I also noticed a lack of RAN equipment, this was the last model I finished in late May

1/32 Hasegawa A4E converted to a A4G with Hawkeye decals

Cheers

P.S. How's it going Wayne?

Well Ray, if there is not enough Modern or RAN Aircraft what are you waiting for, come join the group build.

Confused [%-)]

Im not sure how its going Ray, when after all those years of avoiding aircraft models, what do I pick for the group build, Shock [:O]

a Spitfire. ( Wink [;)]

David would be pleased)

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:27 PM

Hi everyone, I haven't been too active in this build, as i have been finishing others, but now that I am getting close, I am in big trouble. My build is twofold; one part is a white metal figure of a Lighthorseman, which I am struggling along with, whilst the other is a Airfix Hudson, which I would like to make an aircraft from 13 Squadron from. The trouble is, I can't seem to find any info on 13 Sqn Hudsons at all, so I don't know what paints or markings to use. I also realise, from an old Plastics Modeller article, that there are a few inaccuracies with the kit, but after my latest efforts with plane kits, I may have to ignore these. Lastly, the kit looks awful.....

Any help would be appreciated, particularly on any decals available, or marking schemes to work from. Also, a virtual pat on the head with a "everything is going to be just fine" would be good too! Black Eye [B)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 30, 2004 7:57 PM

Matt, for your info the latest issue of Flypast magazine (June) has an article on a restored Hudson warbird (No. A16-112). It's the only airworthy Hudson in the world. It was built in 1941 and served in 14sqdn and 6 sqdn. There's a nice 4 page article and colour pics of the restored bird. Just thought you might be interested.

Cheers...Snowy

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Saturday, July 31, 2004 2:58 AM

I was just wondering how many of those in the group build who picked to build the Hasegawa Mk . VIII Spitfire actually tried to apply the instrument panel decal and how they went with it.

I took one look at the at the decal and panel and decided to hand paint the instrument panel, I was going to post a photo of it but Im having Banged Head [banghead]

trouble with setting up my website at present, will try again when I sovle the problem.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Saturday, July 31, 2004 6:51 PM

I've got the Hasegawa Spit Mk.VIII and I still haven't decided on the instrument panel decal. From the look of it I'll probably go with go with painting as I just don't know how well it would snuggle down.

I’ve used instrument decals before and the results have been ok (at least for my standard anyway). This is a photo I took of my Tamiya P-47s instrument panel and it was done with the decal and a drop of Tamiya clear over each instrument.

BTW, if you want to post a photo, check out www.photobucket.com.

Cheers
Darren

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 1, 2004 12:07 AM

Darson thanks for the info on Gibbes's spit,i'm building the Sattler feild Spitfire V111...

South Aussie i binned the instument panel decal and went for hand painting,it comes up really good after dry brushing.....J.S

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Sunday, August 1, 2004 2:26 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

I've got the Hasegawa Spit Mk.VIII and I still haven't decided on the instrument panel decal. From the look of it I'll probably go with go with painting as I just don't know how well it would snuggle down.

BTW, if you want to post a photo, check out www.photobucket.com.

Cheers
Darren

Darren, the snuggle down reason is why I gave it a miss, couldn't see it doing on that type of panel.

Checked out photobucket, now waiting for the account to be activated, will post a picture as soon as this happens.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 1, 2004 8:14 PM

well finaly got started on the first of my serrias for this group build. Big Smile [:D]

Will be the 89 moffat one, have been held up trying to finish my two cars for another CGB. It's good to see everyone progressing so well.

Cheers Trev

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Monday, August 2, 2004 12:12 AM

Here's the photo of the panel mention in my previous post.

Must admit the finish is not as good as I hoped for. ( Whistling [:-^]

afterall Im a fiqure and armor modeler, well thats my excuse Whistling [:-^]

Darren; Thanks for the heads up on photobucket, I think I will use to post all my photos in future. I think my my website will be Dead [xx(]

very soon.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 5, 2004 5:28 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Snowy

Matt, for your info the latest issue of Flypast magazine (June) has an article on a restored Hudson warbird (No. A16-112). It's the only airworthy Hudson in the world. It was built in 1941 and served in 14sqdn and 6 sqdn. There's a nice 4 page article and colour pics of the restored bird. Just thought you might be interested.

Cheers...Snowy

Thanks Snowy, I will try and pick it up.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 5, 2004 7:36 PM

South Aussie,

The panel looks good from my end of the line ? Big Smile [:D]

I'd be happy if something i did turned out looking that good. Well should have the chassis of the serria and interior tub finished by the weekend and the body ready to be sprayed for when my replacement parts for my airbrush arrive.

Cheers, Trev

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Friday, August 6, 2004 12:24 AM

I must apologize for being slack at the start of the group build for not listing those taking part and their selection for the build. The below list is what I believe is the name of the members participating and their models.

If I am wrong or have left someone off please let me know and a will correct it.

Nicholma - Bob Janes T-mart Merc 190c
Phroosh - Lighthorseman and Hudson
Di Jones - 1/72 Dambuster Lancaster
Lobbie - Hurricane
Bob Raymound - 1/48 Mosquito
J.S. Harrison - Spitfire Mk VIII
Luke - 1/48 Mirage
djmodels1999 -1/72 Hawk
Tweety1 - CAC Avon Sabre
Aleksander - 1/72 Wirraway
S3053396 - Moffat Serria
Harvs73 - ?
Dave Edwards - 1/48 Mirage
Darson - Spitfire Mk VIII
South Aussie - Spitfire Mk VIII

The list will be also posted in the first post of this thread.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 6, 2004 2:11 AM

South Aussie your instument panel came up a treat,the whole c/pit of the Hasegawa Spitfire MK V11 is very well detailed all i added was seatbelts and i opened the c/pit access door.....
Heres a pic of the underside of my Spit 8.
i'll finish off with pastels and a wash after i paint and decal the rest of it....J.S

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harvs73

Member since
March 2003
From: Melbourne, Victoria

Posted by harvs73 on Saturday, August 7, 2004 4:09 AM

HI Wayne, for this group build I will be doing a 1/48 RAAF Mosquito and an A-20G Boston.

Dave Harvey
(AKA Harvs73)

Dave Harvey

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Saturday, August 7, 2004 6:11 PM

Well after a couple of hellish weeks at work, I finally got to do some work of the Spit last night. The cockpit has been base then gloss coated and has received a wash of black and burnt umber oil paints in prep for the detail painting and a dry brush.

I'm using Pledge's One Go as a gloss coat prior to the oil wash as a bit of an experiment; so far the verdict is still out. It goes on Ok but the wash didn't "wisk" along like it normally does.

Question for anybody please, what color red was painted on the spinners of 457 Squadrons spitfires?

Darren

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, August 8, 2004 4:15 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

Well after a couple of hellish weeks at work, I finally got to do some work of the Spit last night. The cockpit has been base then gloss coated and has received a wash of black and burnt umber oil paints in prep for the detail painting and a dry brush.

I'm using Pledge's One Go as a gloss coat prior to the oil wash as a bit of an experiment; so far the verdict is still out. It goes on Ok but the wash didn't "wisk" along like it normally does.

Question for anybody please, what color red was painted on the spinners of 457 Squadrons spitfires?

Darren

One thing to remember when using Pledge, your wash has to be a little thinner than normal.
While this stuff does lay out as a gloss, it has alot of 'grip' when it comes to getting washes to flow along panel lines etc.

My 2 cents [2c]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 8, 2004 8:18 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

Well after a couple of hellish weeks at work, I finally got to do some work of the Spit last night. The cockpit has been base then gloss coated and has received a wash of black and burnt umber oil paints in prep for the detail painting and a dry brush.

I'm using Pledge's One Go as a gloss coat prior to the oil wash as a bit of an experiment; so far the verdict is still out. It goes on Ok but the wash didn't "wisk" along like it normally does.

Question for anybody please, what color red was painted on the spinners of 457 Squadrons spitfires?

Darren

Can't help you with that one Darren,my spinners white.

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