U.S. Naval Aviation GB!

tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, August 26, 2004 9:36 PM

I almost pushed the envelope last weekend at the LHS... almost bought the newly released CH-46... 1/48 scale.

It seemed a shame to do it up in Navy Grey though... I flew on one detached to a rapid deployment team and it is my favorite aircraft... only problem was I was a Hospital Corpsman attached to a Marine Unit and they were all Marine choppers... so I am going to stick to my "Sandy" for now...

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Thursday, August 26, 2004 8:31 PM

WOW William!!! that sounds like my kinda sale friend!! let it rip tator chip!! i prefer 1/48 myself, but for that price, i may could convert!! later.

Chris

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

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 26, 2004 6:07 PM

Back from the LHs and the list is...

2 Mig 15's
2 mig 17's
F-100
Corsair 2
Harrier
Hellcat
All in 1/72 for a grand total of $42.00

The Cosair 2 and the Hellcat will also be built for this build

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 26, 2004 3:41 PM

Okay I just went to my LHs, they have all sorts of planes for sale i.e. $4 $6. So I'll probably have a couple more than just a corsair

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grenadierII

Member since
June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Thursday, August 26, 2004 2:14 PM

Update!
If I left you out, squeal...

Thanks for everybody's participation in our GB. Looks like we have a few more late arrivals. I will in and out alot during the next month or so - I am transferring up to Arkansas next month and I have a household to move.

I think we have the Corsairs covered. Anybody going to try a Corsair II (besides the TA-7C)?

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, August 22, 2004 5:29 PM

If it's not too late I'd like to join in!

A-1H Skyraider 1/48
Aeromaster Decals
Various parts off of Squadron I haven't made up my mind which ones yet.

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 22, 2004 4:29 PM

When is the start date?

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grenadierII

Member since
June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Sunday, August 22, 2004 11:17 AM

All right, we are legit!! Thanks for your help Chris.

Ray

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 22, 2004 2:19 AM

Here i am ordering a Hellcat not realising that i have 2 SQDs of them in the cupboard not to mention all the avengers and dauntleses i have for the 1/350 scale CV10 Yorktown....
Just out of curiosity i wonder if they would meet the Gb criteria.........J.S.....

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Aaronw

Member since
September 2015
From: The Redwood Empire

Posted by Aaronw on Friday, August 20, 2004 10:14 PM

Can't find the start date, looks like some have already started. Just checking that its ok to get started, its so hard to get the glue off once its dried Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 20, 2004 6:34 PM

I'll be doing a 1/72 F-4U Corsair from Academy

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 20, 2004 2:28 AM

I ordered the Hasegawa F6F-3 Hellcat today which should be arriving here in about a week.I'll make a start straight away so hopefully i can post up a couple of c/pit pics in a couple of weeks.....J.S.....

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garys

Member since
June 2003
From: Philadelphia, PA

Posted by garys on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 11:23 AM

Count me in! My favorite area for modelling.
Put me down for an SC-1 (just started), a TA-7C, and a J4F.
Later!
Gary

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scottrc

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

Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 10:30 AM

Your making perfect sense Big Smile [:D]

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adrake2

Member since
February 2004
From: Ft. Bragg, NC

Posted by adrake2 on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:44 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by grenadierII

Aaron, can't wait to see the progress pics of your Tomcat! Don't see many guys modelling those lately...

Unfortunately, it'll have to be awhile. I'm building a MH-60A for a competition on 18 Sept and I'm going back to college tomorrow. Sad [:(]

Now that I've said it, I guess I'll actually have to finish it. Tongue [:P]

All I've done with it so far is try to detail Revell/Monogram's F110 engine nozzle with the nozzles from their F-15E kit, but their too small to fit properly, so I either have to cut the petals out sperately and fit them around the F-15E nozzle or I have to scratchbuild the insides of the F-14's petals... am I making any sense?

-Aaron

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 5:36 AM

Thanks for the acceptance grenadier11,now i have to go get that Hellcat Cool [8D]

Cheers J.S................

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gwaihir

Member since
October 2003
From: Everett, WA

Posted by gwaihir on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:11 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by saltydog

Ray, unfortunetly, True Details never includes the film and PE instrument panel, because i love PE and film instument panels!! that is a cast resin IP and i tell you what i did. the bezels are recessed and the dials and tick marks are raised detail. so, i painted the whole IP flat black, drybrushed and wasn't satisfied with the look, so i took a toothpick and ran around and round inside the bezels knocking the piant off the raised detail. the color of the resin againt the black looked pretty good, but i didn't want to get called out on it so, i took a white pencil and ran it around and round inside the bazels too.LOL it worked fairly good i thought. later.

You probably didn't plan on doing all of that, but dang it looks sharp!!!
Leon

Click the banner to see my builds.

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 9:38 PM

Ray, unfortunetly, True Details never includes the film and PE instrument panel, because i love PE and film instument panels!! that is a cast resin IP and i tell you what i did. the bezels are recessed and the dials and tick marks are raised detail. so, i painted the whole IP flat black, drybrushed and wasn't satisfied with the look, so i took a toothpick and ran around and round inside the bezels knocking the piant off the raised detail. the color of the resin againt the black looked pretty good, but i didn't want to get called out on it so, i took a white pencil and ran it around and round inside the bazels too.LOL it worked fairly good i thought. later.

Chris

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

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grenadierII

Member since
June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 8:34 PM

These guys have been added to the GB list:

rlawson
exc2003
j.s.harrison
Albion
ddayomaha

I'll go into pag maker and crank out an expanded list with graphics.

Chris, that corsair cockpit rocks! Did the AM instrument panel have film? Or did you dry-brush those dials?

Aaron, can't wait to see the progress pics of your Tomcat! Don't see many guys modelling those lately...

Ray

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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Albion

Member since
July 2004
From: England

Posted by Albion on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 1:53 PM

No need to apologise Ray. Thanks!

Darren

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grenadierII

Member since
June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 1:33 PM

I will count in all the new folks as soon as I get a chance. I am at the office right now, I will give it a shot when I get home tonight. Appologies!

Can't wait to see the Hornet office Chris!

ray

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 12:07 PM

Could I get in on this one with Academy's 1/72 cosair?

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:08 AM

allrighty boyz!! just got my shipment of resin!! the F/A-18E progress will be posted soon. all i got for it was a resin ejection seat, the rest will be OOB. later

Chris

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

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Albion

Member since
July 2004
From: England

Posted by Albion on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 3:57 AM

I don't appear to be there either. Is that a no to my question? Sad [:(]

Forget that, I didn't realise the above post was quoting the original list. I thought it was an up to date one.

Darren

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 16, 2004 10:20 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by grenadierII

So I finally figure we have enough folks not overcome by "Mustang Fever" to start a Naval Aviation Group Build!
No period, or scale restrictions - just as long as it's U.S. Navy. Even though I think it would be cool to do just the past 50 years of Naval Aviation

So far our flying squids are:

did I miss anyone?

let me know if you guys can think of a good badge and/or name for our GB! We can decide a closing date later.

FLY NAVY!!

Ray

grenadier11 you missed me Sad [:(]

count me in with Hasegawas F4F-3 Hellcat....J.S......

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, August 16, 2004 7:36 PM

i must agree it looks sharpe very sharpe.

joe

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gwaihir

Member since
October 2003
From: Everett, WA

Posted by gwaihir on Monday, August 16, 2004 6:42 PM

Cockpit looks great! I can't really speak to the accuracy of colors or anything, but man it looks sharp!
Leon

Click the banner to see my builds.

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Monday, August 16, 2004 3:19 PM

i fellows, here is a pic of my progress on the 1/48 PM F4U-5N. this is an AM resin pit from True Details. just about to go assemble the rest of the pit, and put it in the fuselage.

man, after viewing the pit pics, i realize i need to rewash the buckles, they were touched up last night after a little dry brushing dulled the look, and i forgot to apply a little was to them again. take care of that in a jiffy. also, i'm not real sure how accurate the colors are, getting photos of the 5N is slim pickings. correct me if you see something wrong. thanks, later.

A couple of hours later!! Big Smile [:D]

no one has posted here, so i'll just include this shot here as well. well i have spent the better part of the afternoon wittling on this resin pit, trying to tweak it enough to make a good fit and finally i have. she's as snug as a bug in a rug. i love when i get one to this stage. now, i'm gonna drop back to the SBD-3 and get it caught up.

Chris

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

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Monday, August 16, 2004 1:46 PM

anybody know when this thread is gonna be moved over to the GB forum?

BTW, i almost got 2 of my bird's cockpits ready, the SBD-3 and the F4U-5N, photos to follow. i'm still waiting on my F/A-18E's ejections seat to arrive from squadron, should be here today sometime. later.

Chris

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

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ewc2003

Member since
June 2004
From: Minnetonka, MN

Posted by ewc2003 on Monday, August 16, 2004 8:34 AM

Hey, would like to get in on this one with Hasegawa's 1/72 F-8E CAG Bird, and an EA-6B Prowler and A-6E Intruder in 1/72 scale. All three kits from lot sale off eBay. Yeah, 3 kits, but I'm sure I'll make the deadline.

Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke

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