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                        U.S. Naval Aviation GB!

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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 7:09 AM
                        very sharp Jules!!! A very nice looking bird! from what I could see the interior looks to be done just right!!!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 11:10 AM
                        That's an awesome looking model. Can I what paints you used for the fueselage? The finish looks so realistic. Maybe in a few years mine will start to look that good!
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                        grenadierII
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...
                        Posted by grenadierII on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 8:43 PM
                        Jules she's a beaut!
                        "mmm....forbidden doughnut".
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 8:46 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Dan1677

                        That's an awesome looking model. Can I what paints you used for the fueselage? The finish looks so realistic. Maybe in a few years mine will start to look that good!


                        stick around here and ask questions Dan and in a few MONTHS you can having it looking near as good! This place will help you a lot if you listen and ask questions... Jules does do a mighty fine job on his aircraft, I do have to agree........
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 4:43 AM
                        That's a mighty fine looking Hellcat Jules. You've done a great job of one of my favourite aircraft. How'd you enjoy that hasegawa kit? And, were those kit decals? Bow [bow]Bow [bow]
                        -Daniel
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 3, 2005 12:00 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Dan1677

                        That's an awesome looking model. Can I what paints you used for the fueselage? The finish looks so realistic. Maybe in a few years mine will start to look that good!


                        stick around here and ask questions Dan and in a few MONTHS you can having it looking near as good! This place will help you a lot if you listen and ask questions... Jules does do a mighty fine job on his aircraft, I do have to agree........


                        Dan, Toms right these forums can dramatically improve you modelling skills, on this kit i used 3 new techniques that i learned from other members, i was having a lot if trouble getting the framing on my canopies nice and crisp and was advised to use BMF to mask them with, and the result, well i couldn't have asked for crisper canopy frames.
                        The other 2 were using blue tac to mask the model and running the knife down the panel lines over decals to get the wash to stay thereBig Smile [:D]
                        Oh BTW i used Gunze paints throughoutWink [;)]

                        Daniel you were right the Has Hellcat is one sweet kit, i had absoulutly no problems with any part of it and i used no filler at allThumbs Up [tup]
                        Hmmm i may have to get me another oneTongue [:P]
                        Oh yeah the decals are OOB and they responded brilliantly to setting soloution.......
                        BTW did i spell soloution wrongQuestion [?] hang on Solotioun nup, Ahh solution, thankyou collins pocket dictionary.......Us QLD boys may not speel taht wlel but we srue can paly fotoyWink [;)]
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                        scottrc
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
                        Posted by scottrc on Thursday, February 3, 2005 11:36 AM
                        Nice Hellcat, you Aussies sure can build some fine looking models.

                        This was fun guys, I havn't gotten the time to take any pics yet due to being on the road a lot for work. But when I get back home I will get some made of the Wildcat and SBD.

                        Best regards,
                        Scott

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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, February 3, 2005 7:39 PM
                        Scott... hopefully this weekend I will get my SBD finished. it is just waiting on some small things... and after erverything was dry I noticed one of my landing gear was a little off of the other one.... I think it was you asking questions about that.. I didn't have trouble on either of the dash-5 kits like that...

                        looking forward to pics!!! and agreed, this WAS fun!!! (torn decal and all haha)
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Saturday, February 5, 2005 1:30 AM
                        I agree fellas, this was a bit of fun. What's next? a SBD group build, or maybe a Hellcat one. I've got my eye on another Hasegawa F6F and I have the Accurate miniatures SBD-3 sitting in my collection.
                        -Daniel
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, February 6, 2005 5:33 PM
                        speaking of SBD's... here's mine about 85% complete... the canopy is just resting on the fuselage unglued... most weathering on front cowling is done, need to add a little on the wings and side fuselage and blend better on the cowling.. (just got my whitish grey chalk and have to add the exhaust streak in that... nopticed it on the reference photos and confirmed it on an online discussion that on several USN aircraft the exhaust staining was whitish grey...)

                        it's really shiny with future right now but will be able to dullcoat it this week. BTW that's not a dive brake from this build sitting on the library table.. it's from the SBD-5 that my wife dusted... Disapprove [V]





                        ---edit---

                        oh yeah, and paint the tires.. glad I took pics, I had forgotten I decided to scrape them a bit more... Whistling [:-^]
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 7, 2005 2:55 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by pingtang

                        I agree fellas, this was a bit of fun. What's next? a SBD group build, or maybe a Hellcat one. I've got my eye on another Hasegawa F6F and I have the Accurate miniatures SBD-3 sitting in my collection.


                        Sign - Ditto [#ditto] Daniel, Maybe we could go for a US Navy Carrier A/C WW2 GB, Keep em all blue...
                        Speaking of another HELLCAT i've just learned that Eduard have one of thier fantastic coloured PE sets for the Has 1/48 F6FTongue [:P]

                        Tom your SBD is coming along splendidlyThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]looking forward to seeing it not quite as shinyWink [;)]
                        BTW i really like the engine detail, what did you use to wire it upQuestion [?]
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Monday, February 7, 2005 6:41 AM
                        Jules - thanks! the wiring harness is OOB... it comes with the AM kit. Next time I build one I am cutting off the wires and using something else as they are kinda thick on the kit one...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 7, 2005 10:59 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

                        Jules - thanks! the wiring harness is OOB... it comes with the AM kit. Next time I build one I am cutting off the wires and using something else as they are kinda thick on the kit one...

                        Ahhh it's an Accurate Minatures kit.........I've heard the AM Avenger is one hell of a kitApprove [^]I wouldn't mind getting me one of those AvengersTongue [:P]and it would probably be cheaper than the Trumpeter 1/32 kit not to mention i't in 48 my favourite scaleWink [;)]
                        BTW i had a 2nd look and maybe the wiring is a little thick but i wouldn't worry about it cause it still looks bloody fantasticThumbs Up [tup]Big Smile [:D]
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Monday, February 7, 2005 11:21 PM
                        I saw one of those new Goerge H.W Bush Avengers at a hobby shop the other day. It was sitting there with the new SBD-2 'midway' dauntless, teasing me with it's $70 dollar price tag. I'd love to buy one or both of them but my weekly pittence won't afford it (I need a job).

                        That wiring harness on the AM dauntless is a bit too thick, but it's a lot better than what most other manufacturers offer in their kits. AM's attention to detail is the best I've seen from any company. The dauntless is an awesome kit, and the cockpit is as good as any aftermarket one I've seen. Definitely worth the price.
                        -Daniel
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 6:40 AM
                        oh I agree 100%... I have yet to see wires on most models... I plan on using the same piece just adding my own wire... I love those AM kits!!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        scottrc
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
                        Posted by scottrc on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 1:44 PM
                        Tom,
                        I think our wifes have a conspiracy going. Seems mine too has had an urge to "dust" my -5 and low and behold, the radar ariel and left dive flaps are missing.Laugh [(-D]

                        I sure do love that color blue on the -3.

                        Well, I've been super busy at work so I still havn't had a chance to get my pictures sent off to be processed. I hope maybe this weekend.

                        Scott

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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 6:06 PM
                        great scott! yeah I think it will look so much better dull coated... it will lighten the blue up some... right now it is a bit bright to the eyes! should get the dive flaps and bombs on tongiht which will allow me to dullcoat it!

                        and yeah... I feel like going tear a page out of her scrapbook right now in retribution!! Evil [}:)]
                        ---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 Tuesday, February 8, 2005 6:29 PM
                        lookin' good Tom!!Thumbs Up [tup] i stand corrected, you do model some.........and not type all the time!!Wink [;)]Smile [:)]
                        Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 6:33 PM
                        lol! yeah I've been doing a lot of both lately... just finishing up on my MArtlet (F4F Wildcat in british clothing) over in the battle of britain build... got pics posted...

                        how's your modeling coming brother? been awhile since we terrorized the forum here... hope things are shaping up for your modeling scene! Oh yeah! check out Vallejo or "Colors of Eagles" acrylics... They act a lot different than the MM ones, really go on smooth and haven't had any trouble with tip dry and such with them... (using their brand of thinner as well) since you're stuck with acrylics you might as well get some good ones!
                        ---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 Tuesday, February 8, 2005 9:57 PM
                        sounds good tom, i'll look into the acrylic lines you've mentioned. i've used vallejo for hand painting and they perform really well. as far as modelling goes, i've done some basic assembly on my corsair, stuff that was allready painted. but as for painting stuff, i can't afford the initial cost of the CO2 bottle, and i have 3 compressors that are all waaaaay too loud for the apartment. i'd be evicted for sure if i cranked up one of those bad boyz indoors!!LOL so, i'm still playin' the waiting game for now. i'll get there soon hopefully. later.

                        PS i gotta get over to the BOB GB and check out those pics, thanks for the heads up.
                        Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 10, 2005 2:12 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

                        and yeah... I feel like going tear a page out of her scrapbook right now in retribution!! Evil [}:)]

                        And then she may just remind you about those 2 black belts she owns[:0]Black Eye [B)]Black Eye [B)]Black Eye [B)]Black Eye [B)]Dead [xx(]Dead [xx(]Dead [xx(]Wink [;)]

                        Salty i might have to send you a bottle of Co 2 over cause i wanna see those builds buddyThumbs Up [tup]

                        OK so i couldn't help myself i went and got me another HellcatBig Smile [:D]No OOB this time i'm going for the Eduard coloured set for the Hasegawa kit and i'll order some AM decals to represent the A/C flown by Lt Richard Stambrook which is White 17 of VF-27, USS Princeton OCT 44. This A/C carries the irate Cats mouth and eyes on the engine cowlThumbs Up [tup]
                        I think Tom has given me his Grumman addictionEvil [}:)]
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                        pingtang
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                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Thursday, February 10, 2005 5:02 AM
                        That sounds good Jules, I'm looking to get another one myself. Maybe we can start up our own Hellcat GB. I've got heaps of decals left over from when I did my last one, so I might do McCampbells Minsi III bird. I'll go the opposite way to you. Last time, I packed mine with AM stuff, this time it'll probably be an OOB affair.
                        -Daniel
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 10, 2005 5:20 AM
                        Minsi III eh Daniel, Nice mate nice choice overall glossy sea blue isn't itQuestion [?]
                        And i noticed all the AM in your last F6F especially in the engine areaThumbs Up [tup]
                        Hmmm a Hellcat GB sounds like a cool idea to meCool [8D]maybe even an "Ironworks" GB
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, February 10, 2005 5:22 PM
                        hmmm I am beginning to think you were sent here to torment me Jules... another good GB idea.,.. just not enough time to build them all! haha
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        pingtang
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                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Thursday, February 10, 2005 5:51 PM
                        I like the sounds of an ironworks GB. We'd have Wildcats, Hellcats, bearcats and Avengers all over the place. Maybe in a few months. I'm involved with four of them at the moment.
                        -Daniel
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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, February 10, 2005 7:50 PM
                        same here... with the N Africa build looming and talk of a GB covering an entire Luftwaffe JG in the works as well... I think this place is like the fourth level of hades or something... the special place they send modelers to torment and abuse them... all these builds I have always wanted to try... little time and money to back them up...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        saltydog
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Lower Alabama
                        Posted by saltydog on Thursday, February 10, 2005 9:00 PM
                        don't worry about it fellas, i've been a part of 3 GB's since becoming a member and have NEVER finished them on time.Disapprove [V] oh well, life happens sometimes, especially when i join group builds. later.
                        Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, February 10, 2005 9:11 PM
                        yeah I guess you are right Salty.. the Battle of Britain one was the first I have finished on time... it was real fun building a Wildcat in drag.. (crossdressing so to speak, the Martlet was really an F4F)

                        the next several will be trying though.. a RAAF Typhoon with a fair amount of ultracast parts (awesome seats, I will post some pics in the aussie GB tomorrow of them compared to what came with the kit and you can see) then my first tangling with Alclad... a P-51 done in Tuskegee airmen colors... then a P-47D done in Mexican AF colors from WWII in alclad also... we'll see how those go... then another Martlet, this time with PE and resin for the N Afrika build (luckily the kit is like magic and puts itself together ---Tamiya's F4F) then who knows there is talk of a JG54 build which encompasses an entire fighter group of the Luftwaffe.... as well as a Ironworks build using any Grumman WWII aircraft...

                        like I said... its ALL so tempting... I wanted to join the Stuka build with my 1/48 Ju88-R2 but time doesnt allow for it now...

                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 11, 2005 3:14 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

                        hmmm I am beginning to think you were sent here to torment me Jules... another good GB idea.,.. just not enough time to build them all! haha


                        Tom i was sent here to torment youThumbs Up [tup] kinda taking over where Kremps left offEvil [}:)]Wink [;)]

                        Here's another couple of GB ideas

                        Luftwaffe Top Guns GB 100 + kills
                        Heavy fighter/Nightfighter GB
                        Midway GB
                        Scout Aces of WW I
                        Man the list just goes on and on so i'll stop nowThumbs Up [tup]
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                        pingtang
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                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Friday, February 11, 2005 5:01 AM
                        Jules - I like the sound of the midway GB. That's the one where everyone gets halfway through their builds and can't finish them right? Wink [;)] I've been involved with a few of those type before. I like the sound of a Finnish air force GB better. We might actually get some completed model Big Smile [:D].
                        -Daniel
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