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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 23, 2004 10:59 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by sanderson_91

J.S. -

The decals were very brittle for some reason and just came apart once wet. I've decided to paint the checkerboard instead. I've never done this before so it should be interesting. I put on the white on the nose and wing tips last night. I'm going to put a couple of coats of future on and then give the black squares a shot. Still haven't figured out how I'm going to do this:)

Steve

There is a way to do it with overlapping tape Steve but the tape has to be the exact size of the squares, the only other option is to cut tiny squares and stick them on individualy which could'nt possibly be very much fun Sad [:(]

anyway i can't wait to see how you deal with it Thumbs Up [tup]

Cheers Jules........

Darren i'm glad you like the extension idea but in reality i didn't want to let you of the hook mate, I wanna see your Aussie Stang Big Smile [:D]

Frosty Looks great Thumbs Up [tup]

If I'm not mistaken your Stang looks like it comes from the 99th..........

OK so i've had no objections to extending the finish date so it looks like were OK to finish at the end of Jan 05 Approve [^]

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:01 PM

wibhi2 - Beautiful job on you're stang and I'm with Frosty, the display base really sets it off nicely Thumbs Up [tup]

Jules - Great idea with the extension mate, because there is no way I'm going to finish this side of the new year.

frostygirl - Looking great so far frosty, what sort of paint are you using for the BMF?

Cheers
Darren

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 7:18 PM

Nice work Frosty. Looks like it's getting close to done.

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 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 1:23 PM

hiya, fellow ranchers !
here r some in progress pix of my stang ....

this is the airfix 1/72 kit, i'm doing it in a Tuskeegee Airmen scheme...

wibhi2: ur P51a looks fantastic !
& i love the display base too !

frosty Smile [:)]

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sanderson_91

Member since
December 2003
From: Charleston, SC

Posted by sanderson_91 on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 12:14 PM

J.S. -

The decals were very brittle for some reason and just came apart once wet. I've decided to paint the checkerboard instead. I've never done this before so it should be interesting. I put on the white on the nose and wing tips last night. I'm going to put a couple of coats of future on and then give the black squares a shot. Still haven't figured out how I'm going to do this:)

Steve

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:59 AM

Steve i can imagine how hard it would be to get the decals on Big Beautiful doll that checkerboard pattern covers most of the nose.......

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sanderson_91

Member since
December 2003
From: Charleston, SC

Posted by sanderson_91 on Monday, December 20, 2004 8:44 PM

Wibhi2 really nice looking filly!!

I wouldn't mind the extention of the deadline - I'm at the decal stage on the D and haven't gotten much done on the B. The first decal for the Big Beautiful Doll that I tried was horrible - it broke into about eight pieces - AAAAHHHH!!!!. Of course it was one of the checkerboard decals. I'll try the others and see what happens. If they work I will pick up another D (Monogram) and try again. If those don't work, I'll buy a aftermarket set and see how they go.

Steve

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 20, 2004 5:21 PM

Wibhi2 fine lookin philly cheif Thumbs Up [tup]

looks great.............

SUGGESTION: seein as there is so many of us yet to finish and considering there is no moderator i was thinking that maybe it would be a good idea to extend the finish date by another month..........
That way we get the Ol Ranch filled up Thumbs Up [tup]

...........Jules.............

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Monday, December 20, 2004 9:19 AM

ooohhh...sorry to hear that jeeves.
Have a happy and merry holiday.

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Sunday, December 19, 2004 11:22 PM

Looks like I may have to drop out of this one....haven't even started it yet...no way I'll be done by the 31st.

Mike

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Sunday, December 19, 2004 5:12 PM

well, well, well.....while ya'all are jawin' 'bout cricket and awaitin' fer the rain to abate, I done finish my philly (with seconds to spare prior to making a pilgrimage to the opposite coast).

This is the 1/48th Accurate minature P-51A done up in Col. Phil Cohcran's mount
of the 1st air commando in burma during '44. I used the Parts PE set as well as true details wheels, cockpit and the verliden Allison engige and bearers

I can now proudly wear me badge

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 10, 2004 3:04 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by frostygirl

ditto 4 me, i haven't had much time 2 devote 2 this build l8ly,
but i will try 2 finish this bird up within the timeframe..
if i don't make it, i'll still post pix !

frosty

Frosty i'm in the same boat, we're now up to day 7 of constant rain Sad [:(]

but i'm pretty sure i'll get done in time Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 9, 2004 12:15 PM

ditto 4 me, i haven't had much time 2 devote 2 this build l8ly,
but i will try 2 finish this bird up within the timeframe..
if i don't make it, i'll still post pix !

frosty Smile [:)]

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, December 9, 2004 9:32 AM

Keep on pluggin away Darren. Even if you miss the end date, we want to see 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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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 11:04 PM

Well I'm still plugging away on my Mustang but progress has slowed to a very slow crawl. I'm not getting much in the way of bench time for anything at the moment between work, getting ready for our holiday to the beach and Christmas. I am still trying for the deadline but it's not looking good. If I don't make it I will still post the end results whenever it's done.

Cheers
Darren

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 7:21 PM

QUOTE: How about that Match on Wednesday, i thought the Kiwi's almost had us for a minute

When Mills started hitting those sixes I was starting to worry a bit, but it was a good win.

-Daniel

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 5:25 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by pingtang

Just as long as it's not raining up there on friday for the cricket. Good luck with the Alclad, can't wait to see how it turns out.

How about that Match on Wednesday, i thought the Kiwi's almost had us for a minute Cool [8D]

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 7:05 AM

Just as long as it's not raining up there on friday for the cricket. Good luck with the Alclad, can't wait to see how it turns out.

-Daniel

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 3:18 AM

Well the mustang is ready to go,only problem is the 5 days of rain we've had and apparently we're in for a few more wet days Sad [:(]

gotta love the wet season Angry [:(!]

..........Jules...........

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 3, 2004 6:41 AM

Thanks Rick, i've given her a coat of black and now i'll leave it for a couple of days and then give it a sand with 1200 wet before i start painting on the alclad2......Jules.....

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 9:28 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

Well boys tonight is the night, A/B is all clean, Stangs all sanded and masked, Time for some paint............i'll be painting on the Gloss black undercoat tonight so wish me luck with my first alclad experience

Good luck with the Alclad2. It's really pretty easy, just take your time & it should work out well.

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 Wednesday, December 1, 2004 2:20 AM

Well boys tonight is the night, A/B is all clean, Stangs all sanded and masked, Time for some paint............i'll be painting on the Gloss black undercoat tonight so wish me luck with my first alclad experience Dinner [dinner]

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Saturday, November 27, 2004 11:19 AM

Steve, Jules, Looking forward to seeing pics of your builds.

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 Saturday, November 27, 2004 5:20 AM

As Darson and Chris have said, all their time has been devoted to other builds and i'm no exception, all my attention has been on the Spit MK1 for the old Guns GB, but happily iv'e only got a few days until it rolls off the production line and then the Stang will recieve all my attention until finished........

Thad first class build mate Thumbs Up [tup]

those markings certainly catch the eye.....
cheers Jules.....

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Friday, November 26, 2004 9:24 PM

Steve, lookin' forward to the pics. i have a finished BBD on my shelf and she surely does dress it up. can't wait to see yours.

rick, the Tide suffered the same fate friend!! we lost our most excellent 1st string QB in the 3rd game of the season, then our 2nd string QB the 5th game, then, our 1st string running back goes down for the season, then our 2nd, and 3rd, same story with our fullback, then a tight end. so, all of our skill people were 3rd and 4th stringers most of this season. we have 28 people on the injury list as of now, and with all the scholarships taken during the NCAA sanctions, we were hurting to say the least. but, thats football i guess, very frustrating season, but we are bowl eligible and looking at the Music City Bowl or the Independence Bowl. we ended up 6-5 regular season, and hopefully we can win a bowl game. thanks for the comment on the corsair. lookin' forward to seeing yours too. later.

Chris

The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris

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sanderson_91

Member since
December 2003
From: Charleston, SC

Posted by sanderson_91 on Friday, November 26, 2004 8:18 PM

Hey everyone - I've got an update on my Stangs! My Monogram D is 90% done, I have to work on the decals and then do some weathering. I've changed from building the Ridge Runner to the Big Beautiful Doll. After seeing fighting joe's Doll I decided to use the kit decals instead of the Ridge Runner decals that I bought.

As for the Tamiya B, I've done the basic paint in the cockpit area and nothing else. I hope to get to work on this kit in the next few days. I'm not sure if I'm still going to do The Salem Representative since I haven't found any aftermarket decals and the Monogram decal that I have is really old and I'm afraid that it's going to fall apart. I might just use the kit decals and build it as Shangri-La.

Everyone's work has really looked good. I hope mine turn out as well. I don't have a digital camera so I don't know if the 35mm photos that I've take will come out very well or not, but I'll try to get some completed pics posted soon. Thanks for letting me share!!

Steve

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, November 25, 2004 9:38 AM

Chris, took a peak at your Corsair over on the Navy GB and it looks great. Coincidentaly, I'm finishing up the same kit. No bowl for MSU. They had some great games, but lost all 3 of their QB's to injuries. Maybe next year. How's the Tide doin overall? I watched them lose a couple on the tube.

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 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 9:59 PM

thanks for the moral support Jeeves!! Thumbs Up [tup]

i'm feeling better now. Big Smile [:D]

Rick, you and me both friend, i am SO lookin' forward to Grandmaw's sweet potatoe suflay (spelling?). cool, a corsair too eh? maybe i can beat ya this time. Wink [;)]

Michigan State goin' bowlin' this year? haven't heard much out of em this year down here. later.

Chris

The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 9:50 PM

No worries of being last chris-- I have yet to even start mine Blindfold [X-)]

Mike

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM

That's the old Crimson Tide spirit, Chris. Looking forward to seeing the Corsair as well. I am finishing up a Hasegawa Corsair also. Might have it done next week if I don't over do the Turkey the next couple of days. I love roast Turkey, but always need a nap after I eat it.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Day, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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