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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 3:51 PM

Hey, can I get in on this? I have a few AM kits sitting around just waiting for a reason to start.

Let's see, you did say any AM kit, right? OK, I'll do the McLaren M8B I have on the top shelf. Wink [;)]

Seriously, I'll try the A-36. I built one of those a few years ago and loved the kit. That particular A-36 (and several other models) were smashed to bits by Neanderthal Van Lines during a relocation. I've been wanting to build another A-36 once I stop crying 'n cussing about the old one. No time like the present.

Now if I can only talk my wife into buying a digital camera so I can post pics.....

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 4:35 PM

Your in Chem! That was easy huh. Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 5:34 PM

Wish it was that easy to win the lottery, then I wouldn't have to beg and plead for models or supplies. Banged Head [banghead]

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:38 PM

Just got back from Hobby Lobby on 35th and got the Yak-1 on skies So Im set and ready to go Id start now but I promised a friend the Id play Everquest for awhile tonight . Grumpy [|(]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:47 PM

That was the last one....huh.. Approve [^]

Ive seen that for long time.

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luke

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December 2002
From: -

Posted by luke on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:40 PM

ok lads - i'm a sucka for punishment - count me in! But I'll start in August some time - other GB's going on my workbench!

Went to my LHS yesterday - eyed 48th B-25 Doolittle!
But I heard AM was releasing TBM 'Flight 19' this year in March (check out FSM Future Kit Releases for 2004). I checked their website and nothing! I couldnt find anything in AM's rumour-mill forum - does anyone else know about this?, cos I dont want to do an Avenger conversion if AM is releasing the Model in that config!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 12:24 AM

You can count me in, John. I just ordered an A-36 with Eduard PE (includes the dive brakes !) & Three Guys aftermarket sheet. I've already done the one with the 190(?) mission markings (you can see it in Accurate Miniatures gallery - its the in-flight pic), so I wanted different markings.

If anyone else is considering an A-36, Squadron has them on sale for $16.99.

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:14 AM

I snagged 1 of those also couple weeks ago pix good price. Yeah Easy it w3as the last 1 there!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 10:22 AM

Great, Bill! Approve [^]

Here it is, so far..........

EasyCo
Mobydick
falcon039
HomerFett
9x19mm
kingthad
ghettochild
ChemMan
luke
Pixilater

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 3:24 PM

Well got some of the paints I needed for the Il-2m3 and the Yak-1. The only problem that I have is that my LHS didnt have the Interior Grey-Green in the MM variety. I dont feel like driving 50 miles (ok so I stretched it out, really about 30 miles) to the HobbyTown near Baltimore. The LHS did have the russian interior grey/blue and an interior blue/green. My question is can I replicate the interior grey-green with any of those colors?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:48 PM

Im using a Acrylic MM Russian Armor Green!! So what? The Russian had no rules for the paint!

And gray-green is good.

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 5:08 PM

I bought these colors for my YAK-1 today at Hobby Lobby for the interior USSR Fulcrum grey/green and Russian topside blue for, yeah you guessed the underside of the plane. As Easy said it seems that there isnt a standard for USSR colors. The literature with my YAK-1 even confirms this. Now for my question I intend to finish the aircraft like the box and the instructions state that the winter white top coat applied over the standard camo was put on hastily even with mops and such and it was intend to wear off on its own if this is the case should iI air brush the camo and the apply the top finish with a brush? or would the brush stroke be way out of scale? As I stated im trying to replicate the YAK on the back off the box and the camo is visible in several areas.

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 5:20 PM

Oh by the way is this going to be sticky? And is there a badge?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 6:19 PM

Im trying to get sticky.
Badge....I dont know. Why dont you make it! Big Smile [:D]

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 8:45 PM

Id be more then glad to but the group build im doing are my first and I dont know how...Im barely able to turn on my computer let alone design something on one.

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luke

Member since
December 2002
From: -

Posted by luke on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 9:19 PM

I got an idea that covers all AM models - the AM logo - but that may breech copyright laws, but we aint selling anything using it . . . and besides, it's as if we are giving free advertising when we display the logo - a free plug Smile [:)]

what else do you guys want Question [?]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 9:30 PM

Thats nice! Real nice!
I guess Ill have to wait..Then I can use it..
Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 27, 2004 11:55 AM

Please....Would you please "sticky" this topic. Or maybe there is rules that i didnt know... Blush [:I]

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Thursday, May 27, 2004 2:01 PM

What great timing! My IPMS also has a GB that involves the AM TBF-1C! How about that! Can i still get in on this even though I'm not using the AM decals and we're (i think) fabricating our own wing fold resin sets?

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 27, 2004 2:55 PM

Cool...Of course you can! Big Smile [:D]

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, May 27, 2004 7:15 PM

Hi EasyCo and all, I've a few AM kits waiting for their turn on the bench, so count me in. Wont be able to start for a while because of other commitments, but can handle your completion date. Still have to decide which kit, but if the promised Vindicator comes out, the choice will be made.

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 Thursday, May 27, 2004 7:47 PM

When is the Vindicator supposed to be out? That would be another must have in my ever growing pile.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 27, 2004 8:42 PM

The first of many,Im sure....... Approve [^]

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luke

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December 2002
From: -

Posted by luke on Friday, May 28, 2004 8:28 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by EasyCo

Please....Would you please "sticky" this topic. Or maybe there is rules that i didnt know...

EasyCo - you have to email David Voss or the Admin person to make this a sticky post. Go to the General Discussion Forum and look at the post titled "Community Grp Bld". Just use the email short-cut and ask. I did this for the Auto Racing Car Group Build and they did it within 24hrs - wow!

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Friday, May 28, 2004 12:14 PM

Hey, great timing, I now have an empty work bench and a AM SBD-5 kit in the closet needing a reason to be built. Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 28, 2004 12:21 PM

This is great! Here are the newer list. If the kit are wrong it really doesnt matter....OK. Big Smile [:D]

"Yes"
EasyCo- IL2 -M3 "Double seater"
Mobydick- IL-2 "Single seat"
falcon039- IL2-M3 "Double seater" or Yak-1
HomerFett- IL-2 "single seat"
9x19mm- Yak-1 with skis
kingthad- ?
ghettochild- Yak-1
ChemMan- A-36
luke- B-25 "Doolittle"
nicodemus-?
faol- P-51 A
Pix- A-36
Scottrc- SBD-5
jimz66-?
1337-P-51B
rjkplasticmod- F3F-2 (here you are. Wink [;)]

)
shrikes- TBF-1C

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Friday, May 28, 2004 12:43 PM

Hey EasyCo,
I guess I forgot to let you know what is on my bench, I think I am going to do the RAF MK 1A Mustang.

James

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, May 28, 2004 1:56 PM

Hey EasyCo

I think you missed my post saying I would join in, but probably wont start a build until August. I'll do a Vindicator if a miracle happens & AM actually releases one by then. If not, either a Yak or a F3F. Probably the F3F-2 since no one else has picked that kit so far.

RICK

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

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Vintage Aircraft

Member since
May 2004
From: A little place I call earth

Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Friday, May 28, 2004 2:45 PM

Hey do any of you have any tips on building AM's B-25G, its my first AM kit and I dont really know what's involved. If you do have any tips put them in the 1/48 Bomber Modelers forum, that a forum I put up.

Thanks alot.

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, May 28, 2004 3:03 PM

if starting date is very flexible then i am a maybe. i want to look around a bit to find a decent subject.

joe

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