Budget Group Build Challenge

Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, August 22, 2004 6:56 PM

Ok…so one thing I have learned in a budget build is do not pick a subject that’s primary color is gloss white. Finally got a fairly smooth gloss finish from the rattle can. I’m beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Need to install the side pipes, repaint the wheels, touch up some paint and apply decals. Looks like I'll be done before the Oct. 31 deadline. I may build slowly but I more then make up for it with inaccuracy. I know old joke.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:01 PM

Supply list for Mobile Air Reconnaissance Unit (MARU), Analog Division:

1) A/B Epoxy 30 Baht ($1.)
2) Cyano Super Glue 30 Baht ($1.)
3) tweezers 50 Baht ($1.50)
4) Gerber multi-tool (already owned)
5) enamel Paint thinner 40 Baht ($1.25)
6) Spray paint, flat black 35 Baht ($1.10)
7) Spray paint, grey primer 35 Baht ($1.10)
8) orange enamel 35 Baht ($1.10)
9) paint brush 10 Baht ($0.30)

*10) broken, discarded cell phone parts - ($0.00)
*11) broken, discarded clock parts - ($0.00)

Black Eye [B)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:58 PM

This is an OOPS post Black Eye [B)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:57 PM

This is an OOPS post
Black Eye [B)]

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:58 AM

I guess its about time I post a pic of my supplies.
It was take before some of my other stuff was purchased and/or found.

I am almost finished now, i am just held up on masking a part off so I can use the spray can.
I can get a pic of it later.

John

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 16, 2004 7:18 PM

Greatwork /Dan I cant wait to see it finished

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, August 15, 2004 7:30 PM

Progress report. I have the seat harness made and the interior tub detailed. Little touch up to do on it then I'll set it a side. The engine is now mounted to the chassis. Next up is putting the finish on the body.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 2:14 AM

I'll have a few more towards the weekend

James

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Monday, August 9, 2004 5:09 AM

Here are a few shots of the project so far. I apologise for the quality as the where taken with my palm

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, August 8, 2004 6:22 PM

I have made a little progress on my build; I just didn’t have enough time to go around this weekend. Spent the last 30-45 minutes working on a harness for the seat, I did not like the results and will try again later. The interior “tub” is just sitting in the chassis, as is the engine. I haven’t decided if I’m going to attempt to wire the engine, it would be hard to do with what I have to work with.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 7, 2004 10:22 AM

ok.

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Friday, August 6, 2004 4:41 PM

How do you find them for $3.60! I have to spend $5.00!

Anyways my battleship is reall neat. I found some primer for painting wodd and other stuff that was the perfect color for what i needed. I dont have a lot of time so i have to give you the details later. sorry.

P.S. I have pics too.

John

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HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Thursday, August 5, 2004 6:50 AM

I will be posting a few pics of the "FERRET" as soon as I can get them of my infected laptop (DAME VIRUS . Censored [censored]

). I will bring them in to work with me and do it from here.

James

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Thursday, August 5, 2004 12:58 AM

Ako Sprue...This is the first GB I've been the head/leader/boss of and I don't know how to rule on this. How does anyone/everyone else feel about letting a already completed model in?

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Thursday, August 5, 2004 12:39 AM

Walmart! Believe me I looked around, Michaels, Craft Warehouse, LHS, swap meets...had to go with Wal*mart for this build.

And as I like to say at the poker tables as I push my last $4 into the pot, "I'm all in!"

Add: $1.47 for Super Glue and $1.97 for more paint brushes from Walmart for a new grand total of $24.11

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 11:57 PM

MODELGRANDPA... how did you ever find those testors spraypaints for 2.60?! I have to pay 3.50 at michales.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 10:04 PM

I'd like to join into this Group Build with a sci-fi recon shuttle that is already completed. It fits into all the rules and procedure for this GB. I can issue a supplies list and a few in progress images, as well as a completed image. This GB attracted my attention because I built that model in a restricted budget situation while overseas. I should have been paying rent and buying food, but the model hobby head took over.

Let me know if it's cool, I want to attend the party, not partry poop! Clown [:o)]

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 5:11 PM

Sure...I'll make the change on the title post.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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Vintage Aircraft

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

Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 3:55 PM

I would like to rejoin this build with a Revell Box Scale F-94C Starfire interceptor. I purchased it for 5 dollars at an airshow. Model Grandpa, my total will be the same from my original entry except it will be less because my spit was 7$. so can I join back.

Thanks in advance

Vintage Aircraft

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 2:16 PM

It's Summer Vacation for me, I build models all day every day Big Smile [:D]

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 1:31 PM

Wow...you guy's are just too fast! I think I can have the 'vette done in a couple weeks, depends how much time I can find to build this weekend.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 12:28 PM

Well i finished the Mutt today and I will post pics as soon as I can

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 5:44 PM

Hey John, I originally listed the scale of your Bismark at 1/12...left off a couple zeros. Bet that wouldn't of fit in your hobby room and would of taken a little longer to build. Big Smile [:D]

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 5:36 PM

I just have to put on the few decals on my ship and then some detail pianting and I am done. This thing is so Tiny!

John

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HomagerMan

Member since
November 2003
From: Dublin, Ireland

Posted by HomagerMan on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 6:38 AM

I'm back and fully re-charged, I lie, 4 days of walking around paris is a very tiring experience. I am rearing to go and will post some Pics of how I'm getting on. I had a look at the kit again on saturday and i think it will be a quick build (3 spurs of parts 2 coloured and 1 of clear parts)

Any who....

James

" To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 1, 2004 9:43 PM

I started on my MUTT today and it is a relativily easy kit, I had to switch my olive drab for Tamiya's Olive geen so thats another 1.90 to my total

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, August 1, 2004 6:43 PM

Here are a couple pictures of my progress so far. I have a little more done then what is pictured. The ring on the outside of the de-chromed wheels is actually a darker “gray aluminum” color I created by mixing flat back, flat white and “chrome agent” from the Testors paint set. The engine has a couple different custom colors on it.

This build has shown me that I’m a little rusty and need to work on my skills. Wish my pictures were better but my camera is getting old like me.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, August 1, 2004 6:20 PM

It's OK and not a problem Greg...I know that things come up...hope things settle down and you have moe time to build soon.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Sunday, August 1, 2004 5:56 PM

Hi Dan, sorry about this but i will have to drop out of this g/b. work and other stuff are getting in the way of just about everything.
again, sorry about this.
Greg

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, July 31, 2004 11:23 PM

I just updated the list of who is involved or interested in the challenge. If I need to make any changes please let me know. It’s not too late for you to join; I’ll add you to the list. It is a really fun build with an ending date of October 31st, so come on and join us.

I am making progress on the Corvette and will have some pictures very soon. Believe it or not it’s the first time I have used a rattle can to paint a model, went from a paint brush to an airbrush.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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