Budget Group Build Challenge

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 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 2:16 PM

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

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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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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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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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Anonymous

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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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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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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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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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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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

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

ok.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:57 PM

This is an OOPS post
Black Eye [B)]

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Anonymous

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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

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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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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 Sunday, August 22, 2004 7:21 PM

hey guys. can i join in on this GB? ive been wanting to join a few GB's here to show everyone what i can do. one more question, when is the end date? i read through the whole thread so far, and didnt see it. but that doesnt mean i didnt just skip over it. if you let me in, heres my list so far:
Revell Mad Magazine Funny Car - Free(trade)
can of Testor's by Boyd Grape Pearl - $2.50
can of Testor's High Gloss Clear - $2.50
can of genereic Wamalart brand gray primer and flat black - $1.00 each
jar of Testor's flat black, gloss black, red,and silver - $.75 each
generic Wamalart brand brushes - 10 for $1
Testor's hobby knives - $1.50 each x 3
tubes of Testor's cement - $1.50 each x 2
makeshift Micro-Set - i have water on tap and a half empty bottle of vinegar in the kitchen cabinet, so - free.
wheels and tires - parts box

total: $18.00

now that ive done all taht math, i hope i can get in on this GB. later.
Jon

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, August 22, 2004 7:50 PM

Be glad to have you, we don't mind late comers in this group build, but the official ending date is October 31, 2004. Really plenty of time.

But I have to ask, did you get what you traded for the funny car kit for free?

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 22, 2004 8:08 PM

wouldnt you know it, the person i traded it for didnt even ask anything in return. hes only on the SA forum, tho. it had a Wamalart clearance sticker on it for like $3.50, so i dont think he missed it too much. now that ive been thinking about it, ill proably have to go back and change my list. im going to make this a diorama of the car right after the light goes green. i know i have a dirver figure somewhere. not sure where i got it in the first place though.
Jon

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, August 22, 2004 8:57 PM

New picture with some decals. Had to see how the red decals were going to look. I will hold off until everything else is done to finish decaling. Also when I dug out the decal I had to add to my left to do list. I need to install the windshield and mirrors.

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 Monday, August 23, 2004 2:26 AM

I'm finished. I spent most of yesterday putting on all the decals. I'll have some pics up soon.

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 Thursday, August 26, 2004 6:38 PM

quick update. i had painted and cleared the car a few weeks a go and had let it cure completely. i started looking at it today, and lets just say that i have never seen so much orange peel in my life. so i decide to wetsand it. after letting it air dry for awhile, i just couldnt stand looking at the scuffed post-snd look on the paint. so i dig out a can of clear, and go to paint it. well, i sprayed, and i noticed that a lot of paint came out at once, but of course i didnt think anything about it. i left it outside in the sun to flash over, and the clear bubbled! it wouldnt be so bad if this wasnt the third bodie in a row that the clear has bubbled on. im really starting to get annoyed. and it hasnt been very humid here this summer, so i have no idea what the deal is. well, guess what. more sanding left! omg this sucks.
Jon

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Thursday, August 26, 2004 8:03 PM

Lookin good dan!

I accedentallyt threw out the box to my ship. THe box also Had the Directions on it. sooo, I will have to change the paint scheme to make it pre painting Like in the last issue of FSM., since I dont know where the Decals go.

John

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 28, 2004 10:44 AM

hey im interested in this GB, but im not sure if i can manage the time/ other GB. ill have a look around the LHS and see what kinda cheap kit i can find.

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