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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 3, 2004 5:50 PM

Man I hate honey do lists. I would probally get something done on the Yak-1 and the Il2-m3. What little time I have had has been working on the cockpits. Hopefully I can get them done tommorrow so I can post some pics. This saturday I am going the WW2 weekend at Reading, Pa.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 3, 2004 6:52 PM

You got till 1 Jan......Thats alot of time. Wink [;)]

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nicodemus

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May 2003
From: St.Louis, Missouri

Posted by nicodemus on Thursday, June 3, 2004 7:59 PM

Hey there easyco!

Sorry for the delay, I haven't checked in for a couple of days, yes I would like to get in on the group build too.

Go ahead and put me down for the IL-2 two seater, I've had it and the paints ready to go for some time now, thanks for the chance to break em' out for this project. Big Smile [:D]

a humble ham-fisted modeler in the midwest-

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 3, 2004 8:09 PM

I got the PE parts into the A-36 Apache cockpit and painted it today. I'll post pics after the wash & drybrush are done.

You're almost done, John? Have you given up sleep? Laugh [(-D]

Looking forward to the pics !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 3, 2004 9:42 PM

QUOTE: You're almost done, John? Have you given up sleep?

I am almost done! hehe! Tongue [:P]

Naa...just nap a little bit. Sleepy [|)]

Then I computers for awhile and then more models!

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Friday, June 4, 2004 6:42 AM

scottrc All the AM kits I have have a clear instrument panel, Im not sure how others handle this but I apply decals to the backside of the panel and then i paint the backside of the panel. Then i dry brush or use a silver pencil to the front side and add appripriate paint to switches and other details, this seeems to work for me Im interested in how others do theirs as well.

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scottrc

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

Posted by scottrc on Friday, June 4, 2004 12:02 PM

Thanks for your process, this is kinda new to me in a kit as detailed as the AM SBD. I didn't know if I could put the decals on top of or behind the clear plastic. I guess it will look really great to have actual glass bezels although I normally drill them out and use jewelers cement to simulate the glass.
Scott

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 4, 2004 12:20 PM

I drilled the bezel then I put the "clear parts cement & window maker" That would make the bezel and decals in the back. It works well.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 4, 2004 1:00 PM

This is free hand for the camo. The paint is acrylic MM Russian Armor Green and Dark Earth. Plus the Polly Scale are acrylic too. The name is USSR Underside Blue. And very blue indeed. If i didnt see the Discovery Wings that had that Flying Tank ,I would not believe that was so BLUE!

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Friday, June 4, 2004 1:08 PM

Hey EasyCo,
I see you filled your gaps, Did mine last night on the P51, so tonight I get to break out the sand paper and grinder.

Thad

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 4, 2004 1:13 PM

yep! your right that cowl..............That sucks! Disapprove [V]

You now Im glad you said that. You could go " Good job" or "Like your camo"..........aarrgghh! Thats alright. I seen that too!

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, June 4, 2004 1:43 PM

easyco looks great.

joe

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 4, 2004 4:40 PM

Geeze, John. You'll have your Stormovik finished before I can paint mine, and I started before you. I think I'll put the single-seater in here with the rest of the AM kits.

Looking sharp, Easy Co !

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ghettochild

Member since
November 2003
From: houston,texas

Posted by ghettochild on Friday, June 4, 2004 5:27 PM

looks good easy. man you guys are fast. i havent even got my paint together. going to try to start this weekend.

-Josh

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Saturday, June 5, 2004 7:42 AM

Hey EasyCo, Im fixen to start my cock pit the cement you use for the bezels is that the tester stuff. I just relized I use some Texas slang, sorry about that I will try to keep that to a minimum. At least I did no ask you if ya eet et ( Have you eaten today ).

Thad

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 7, 2004 11:08 AM

Its coming along...
But what color for the bombs?? I think it is black. But what about the rings maybe red or yellow or maybe nothing??

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scottrc

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

Posted by scottrc on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 10:22 AM

Looks great Easyco, you have a great technique.

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jimz66

Member since
December 2002
From: Winsted CT

Posted by jimz66 on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 11:15 AM

EasyCo, I hope to get in on this one, but i have to see how the USMC and the NMF group builds go until then I will not know. I have six of those AM kits on the shelf already. Two of my Mitchells are already started so I might go with them. Also I want to make two suggestions. Now that you have started a GB it really is a good idea to post your Email address. I have gotten a lot to mine already so just something to think about. Second put all of the entrants on the first post on the first page as I did in mine and Gardydmason did on his at my suggestion. Thats all tuttles and good luck to all. I'll keep tabs on this and see how the other two work out.

Phantoms rule the skies!!!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 8:17 PM

I've gotten the interiors done on the Apache. I'm using Eduard's PE detail set, which is VERY easy to use on this kit. The colors are Model Master enamels (tires are Color of Eagles tire black), enamel wash, and an enamel & oil mix drybrush. This kit is small & easy, compared to my other recent builds. I only have to assemble the airframe, clean the seams, and paint. The most difficult part, so far, has been removing the closed dive brakes from the wings and thinning the plastic to the same depth. The wheel covers will be open, so maybe I'll also drop the flaps. It doesn't seem too complicated with this kit.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:03 PM

Looks good Bill!

jimz66 You can find my e-mail in my site. And theres too many people. If you want it your in. Big Smile [:D]

Scottrc Thank you..That was a nice compliment.....thanks

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:33 PM

Hey EasyCo do we have a badge for this build?

Thad

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:49 PM

Yep..we got it. From luke.

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KINGTHAD

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May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:50 PM

I like it looks good.

Thad

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 1:19 PM

Well I got my stuff coming togther and will be taking pics for ya all as I go. I need good reference to the interior colors of this bad boy. Anyone have some links or pics or anything? And, I need reference to the weathering of it.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 1:30 PM

Is it too late join this group build? Would like to toss a hat in the ring. with an SBD-3?

Thanks

Chuck
Fly Navy

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 2:22 PM

Its not a problem! I want to see your SBD! Wink [;)]

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 2:44 PM

easyco want to do this but cant for a while. prob two months to complete some of my current builds. ok with you.

joe

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 4:45 PM

Well thanks for the invite and will commence on this project.

I will do the SBD-3 Dauntless orginal boxing kit #3411
http://photos.imageevent.com/uscusn/flynavy/websize/ISBD3BOX.JPG

Chuck
Fly Navy