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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 7:33 PM

We wanted to let you guys know that we're watching this event with interest. Thanks for the commentary, critiques, and the excellent craftsmanship. It isn't the kits that make us look good, it's what you guys do with them. They all look great, and we really appreciate the support and encouragement.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 18, 2004 9:17 PM

Thanks Thad, John, Chuck, & Rick !
And a special thank you, Thomas ! (Both for the kits & the comments !)

Today was weapons day. I got the guns done in Alcad steel. I also assembled the bombs, with PE fins. I then gave them a brush coat of MM faded o.d. While they were tacky, I stippled them with a wide stiff brush, to give them the texture of being cast. I then gave them a drybrush to add to the texture. It works pretty well. I'll show them with the pics of the finished build this weekend.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 20, 2004 5:32 PM

Well those seams on the Il-2 single seater are fun Black Eye [B)]

but thats ok each model I build resharpens my skills after a 15 year nap. getting ready to paint her tomorrow maybe. My LHS was outta the dark green for the top camo, so I got OD but it is a little brown, you think I should wait for the green? Or doesnt matter because they didnt have paint standards anyways?

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cplchilly

Member since
January 2004
From: SO CAL

Posted by cplchilly on Sunday, June 20, 2004 7:35 PM

I've decided on the white moby cause I like the skis. Thanks for the help on the paint I guess that color is fairly accurate it just looks so grey and ungreen.

[img]http://members.fcc.net/ice9/badge.jpg

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 20, 2004 11:01 PM

I finished my Apache Sunday night, and you can view it here:
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22448

I have the decals on my Stormovik, so it will be done this week.

Thanks again for the positive comments during the build !

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, June 21, 2004 8:29 AM

Pix , Your Stormovik looks as good as your Apache.My P-51 just rolled out of the paint booth.I will post pic soon ( camera broke) but Im afraid your Apache blows my 51 away.

Thad

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 21, 2004 8:41 AM

Thanks Thad.

We're not here to compete, but to share our experiences with these kits. As long as you do your best, and don't shortchange yourself, its a winner. Please post your pics with pride. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

Thanks again !

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nicodemus

Member since
May 2003
From: St.Louis, Missouri

Posted by nicodemus on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 1:29 AM

Pixilater,
Can I say that I truly love to see your work! Bow [bow]

. Thanks for posting the Apache your most recent, it was great! I was really inspired by your Avenger too, so I went out a got one to try out sometime in the future. I'll be doing the IL-2 seater myself, so thanks for posting your work in progess much appreciated!

a humble ham-fisted modeler in the midwest-

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scottrc

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

Posted by scottrc on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 7:06 AM

Pix,
I like your style.
Scott

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 12:32 PM

Thanks nicodemus & scottrc !

Squadron still has the Apache on sale, and Three Guys has decals, if you're interested.
These guys make such great kits !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 4:38 PM

In another post somewhere I hit a link that took me to a review of one of the AM kits. Don't remember where but it said.... "this kit from the now defunked Accurate Minitures..." Is AM out the door???

I hope not I love the detail of AM. I would be very sad to see AM go.

-Jeff

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cplchilly

Member since
January 2004
From: SO CAL

Posted by cplchilly on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 5:34 PM

Supposedly AM went thru some hard times but survived. What does everyone use to reduce Future and what ratio do you use (in case I ever find any)?

[img]http://members.fcc.net/ice9/badge.jpg

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 6:24 PM

I found Future in target finally.. chemical isle where like dish saop is on the bottom. Don't thin it at all.

I am getting paint on my IL-2 now bottom color and light base top color will wait to finish camo when I get my badger in. Is it bad to leave on liquid maskingtape on clear parts for more a week??? They've been futured.

-Jeff

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 7:20 PM

you can notice tht the blades look worse in the pic then in real life, i used flat black unstead of gloss, the antenne snapped, and the antiglare panel was added later

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 9:00 PM

Ummmm......red X's. Oops [oops]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 10:09 PM

thanks

the site's http://www.freewebs.com/stfu_newbie/p51c.jpg

the picture should work,

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 10:14 PM

Its not working.. Bummer!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 10:42 PM

I just have the red X also.
I right-clicked the X, went to properties, copied the URL. Let's see if it works.

Nope. That doesn't work. Do the first three steps above, and paste it to the address bar on your browser. You'll see a nice, shiny Mustang.

Well done, 1337 !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 7:17 AM

A most excellent representation of an Ilyushin Sturmovik, comrade Pixilator! The
Central Committee has voted to make you a hero of the Soviet Union!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 1:33 PM

thanks pix,

just copy and paste the link http://www.freewebs.com/stfu_newbie/p51c.jpg into the address bar.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 1:56 PM

I wonder why??

Any way, It looks good!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 2:05 PM

My IL-2 Looks Horrible...but its ok with me. Second build in 15 years what would I expect. Waiting for my badger to finish camo on it. Blew the canopy lines but I will get better at that. Will have pics ready for posting tomorrow. Anyone help me with that I have no where to put them to link?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 2:13 PM

oh i almost forogt, i brush painted my mustang

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 2:33 PM

woodbeck3 - One of the members of this sute has a gallery for hosting pics. You'll find the info here:
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10017

After your pics are uploaded, click their thumbnail to open them. Right-click the enlarged pic, and go to "Properties." Highlight the pic's URL and copy it. Logout of the gallery, and go to the page where you want to post the pic.

Once your pics are hosted, you can post them. By clicking the "Reply to Topic," rather than using the "Quick Reply," you'll see a set of icons above the dialog box. Click the yellow one with the mountain. There will be two sets of bracketed letters. Click between them, and paste the pic's URL there. Then click "Preview Reply" to make sure it works.

My apologies if you already know how to do this. I wrote it in case you didn't.

Good luck ! Waiting for the pics !