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                        AIRCRAFT - Mustang Ranch... P-51 Group Build--ends 12/31/04

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                        therriman
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Central MI
                        Posted by therriman on Sunday, October 24, 2004 10:36 AM
                        Thanks guys.

                        Daniel- The kit was OK. No complant's except the decals were junk. Came apart to easily. I used them, but most of them are pieced together. This was an AM first production kit (according to the slip of paper in the box), and I understand their early decals all had that problem.

                        Rick- Yea, they're fuzzy on mine too. I guess I tried to get too close again.
                        Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Sunday, October 24, 2004 9:53 PM
                        Hi all,

                        I have finally finished my Aussie GB Spitfire and was actually able to make a on my Tamiya 1/48 P-51B Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

                        The first thing I did was strip off some Tamiya gloss clear that I had previously sprayed over the base interior green. I stripped it off because the finish on the clear was rubbish, it was blotchy and splattered all over (this was the last thing I ever used my old Aztek on).

                        With the clear coat gone I went to work on removing the details in the cockpit so that I could fit my Eduard detail set. Once I've put the cockpit together I'll post some photos.

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 24, 2004 10:15 PM
                        And you did a fine job on the Aussie Spit8 DarsonThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Therriman great lookin build buddy[tupBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

                        Well i finally finished my spitfire for the Aussie GB so now i can spend a little more time on the Stang, i'll give it a prime and maybe paint the undercarriage and wheels...
                        Jules..........
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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, October 24, 2004 11:18 PM
                        tim great work my friend. impressive.


                        joe

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                        Never To Be Forgotten

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:06 PM
                        OMG, looked at the calendar & see October almost gone. Got my behind in gear & did all of the basic painting on the P-51D cockpit. Will add the PE & detail painting tomorrow. Should be able to post some pics in a couple of days.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        saltydog
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Lower Alabama
                        Posted by saltydog on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:10 PM
                        lookin' forward to it rick.......don't worry, i still haven't been able to touch mine since last week, so don't get in too big of a hurry, i can't let an old man beat me to the punch!!Wink [;)] i'll have my eyes peeled for your pics. later.
                        Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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                        KINGTHAD
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Dallas
                        Posted by KINGTHAD on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 8:25 AM
                        Got mine ready for the paint shop maybe I can finally show some progress on this one

                        Thad
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:26 AM
                        Thad, looking forward to seeing the pics.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        Model Grandpa
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Keizer, Oregon
                        Posted by Model Grandpa on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:32 AM
                        Just want everyone to know I am pluggin' away on my P51K. Pictures in the near future as I have this weekend to dedicate to modeling.
                        Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark
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                        KINGTHAD
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Dallas
                        Posted by KINGTHAD on Thursday, October 28, 2004 8:20 AM
                        Got a little paiting done last nite on the stang. One day I will get this bird done, for some reason this one is a slow build

                        Thad
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Thursday, October 28, 2004 9:09 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Model Grandpa

                        Just want everyone to know I am pluggin' away on my P51K. Pictures in the near future as I have this weekend to dedicate to modeling.


                        Dan, what markings are you going to be using for your p-51K?

                        Darren
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                        Model Grandpa
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Keizer, Oregon
                        Posted by Model Grandpa on Thursday, October 28, 2004 9:30 AM
                        I will be using Super Scale decals for "Sunshine" as flown by Lt. Col. Bill Banks of the 348th FG, 5th AF
                        Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 28, 2004 12:18 PM
                        some news from the shop:
                        altho' this project has been on the back burner 4 awhile now,
                        i did manage 2 get the cockpit painted & assembled on my stallion...
                        the wheel bays r blanked off between the upper & lower wings,
                        i was thinking about adding some more details in 'em, but i'm
                        kinda leaning towards having the landing gear up on this lil' hoss.
                        still undecided...

                        frosty Smile [:)]
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, October 28, 2004 3:21 PM
                        Sounds good Frosty. Post some pics when you can.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Saturday, October 30, 2004 3:11 PM
                        an update on my progress.

                        http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=29569

                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

                        Never To Be Forgotten

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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Saturday, October 30, 2004 5:59 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by KINGTHAD

                        Got a little paiting done last nite on the stang. One day I will get this bird done, for some reason this one is a slow build

                        Thad


                        Dude,
                        I know what you mean. Only 3 trees of stuff and 3 months into it and I am still not
                        close enough to call it home for paint. Atleast I'll have tomorrow to cut off the other flap, fill, et such. maybe I'll even fo a few more PE. One of the problems I found with the Am kit is the rear wheel should go in before the fuselage goes together - just had to cut the tail seam, so I can insert the wheel.

                        Therriman: Looks really good. Was that also the AM P-51A kit?
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        didfaI
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Vallejo, CA
                        Posted by didfaI on Monday, November 1, 2004 2:11 PM
                        Here are p;ics of my contribution to the Mustang Ranch GB. 1/32nd Revell and 1/48th Testors done up in 332nd colors.
                        Comments welcomed.

                        Big Smile [:D]
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, November 1, 2004 3:52 PM
                        didfal, you only forgot one thing. THE PICS!

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        didfaI
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Vallejo, CA
                        Posted by didfaI on Monday, November 1, 2004 4:05 PM
                        How do I post pics from Corel? Then you see!!Eight Ball [8]
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, November 1, 2004 6:23 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by didfaI

                        How do I post pics from Corel? Then you see!!Eight Ball [8]


                        You have to have your pics uploaded to a host web site. You can't upload from your hard drive to FSM. Check the Sticky in the Community Assistance Forum on how to post pics. There are free host sites available. I use photobucket & there are several others.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 6:02 PM
                        I have finally taken this build off the back burner and have some progress to report on this build Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

                        I have shaved/sanded all the detail off the cockpit in prep for the Eduard PE, repainted the cockpit and given it a coat of future. I'll let things cure for a couple of days and then give it a wash.

                        As I won't be washing the cockpit console dials and gauges, I assembled them last night with the pre-colored PE. WOW [:0], this is the first time I've used the pre-colored PE and I think is looks great, I hope the rest of the pit turns out as nice

                        More later
                        Darren
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 8:15 PM
                        Darren, sounds like some good progress. Post some pics when you can.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, November 4, 2004 10:07 AM
                        Finally got going & made some progress on my 1/48 Tamiya P-51D. Here's some pics of the cockpit tub installed in the LH fuselage. This is a combination of kit parts, Eduard PE & a resin seat from Ultracast with molded on seat belts. Basic painting was ModelMaster enamels with details brush painted with Valllejo acrylics.





                        Will move along pretty quick from here, I hope.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 4, 2004 1:06 PM
                        rjk:
                        the office is looking great !
                        i've been using ur pix as reference 2 paint my
                        airfix p51d cockpit... thanx 4 posting them !
                        i think i've been putting off finishing the 'pit of my 'stang because then i'll have 2
                        close her up & get on 2 masking the canopy, something i haven't ever done...
                        my knees grow weak at the mere thought of it....
                        got 2 do it sooner or later...
                        maybe later.... Wink [;)]

                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, November 4, 2004 4:19 PM
                        Thanks Frosty. Hope to see pics of your build real soon. Don't let the canopy scare you, there is nothing to fear but fear itself Smile [:)]. Good luck, sure it will work out great.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Thursday, November 4, 2004 6:31 PM
                        OK Mustang people, I need a bit of help please.

                        Masking canopies is the weakest part of my modeling and I'm looking at the P-51B I'm doing and I'm wondering how do I mask the inside of the canopy so that it can be painted and posed open. I'm asking this because the outside of the canopy has a frame to guide me, but the inside is smooth.

                        I have in the past I have tried spraying the internal colour to the outside of the canopy first, but this always looks very glossy through the transparent plastic.

                        Any help would be appreciated.

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        gwaihir
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Everett, WA
                        Posted by gwaihir on Thursday, November 4, 2004 6:36 PM
                        Awesome work Rick, I am amazed by your cockpit, especially the instrument panel and its stand (name?).
                        Leon
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, November 4, 2004 6:46 PM
                        Thanks Leon. The Instrument Panel & the Pedestal are mostly PE.

                        Darren, it isn't easy, which is one of the reasons I usually show the canopy closed Smile [:)]. My suggestion would be to mask & paint the outside frames first, then you have a more visible guide to mask the interior frames. I use thin strips of Tamiya tape on the interior & carefully match it to the outer paint lines.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        saltydog
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Lower Alabama
                        Posted by saltydog on Thursday, November 4, 2004 7:58 PM
                        rick, fantastic work on the stang pit my friend!!Thumbs Up [tup] i love the seat and the instrument panel!! excellent work. i could never paint an IP that looks that good, and i'm young have 2 good eyes and my health!!Wink [;)] maybe oneday i'll be as good as you my friend!! later.
                        Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Thursday, November 4, 2004 8:12 PM
                        Thanks Rick that's a brilliant idea, I knew someone here would have an answer.

                        Also, I forgot to mention in my earlier post great work on the cockpit, I'm looking forward to seeing the rest come together. Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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