Find us on Youtube Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Pinterest Sign up for our email newsletter
See inside current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine
See inside current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine

THE MAGAZINE

        CONTACT US

          RECENT ARTICLES

          POPULAR TOPICS

          RECENT REVIEWS

          POPULAR TOPICS

            RECENT REVIEWS

            POPULAR TOPICS

              RECENT VIDEOS

              POPULAR TOPICS

                RECENT THREADS

                CATEGORIES

                  NEW PRODUCTS

                  OUR STORE

                    CURRENT ISSUE

                    See inside the current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine

                        SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

                        Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

                        Search

                        U.S. Naval Aviation GB!

                        17895 views
                        526 replies
                        1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
                        1234567»Last »
                        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
                        Report Abuse
                        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!
                        Report Abuse
                        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

                        Report Abuse
                        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!
                        Report Abuse
                        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
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          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]
                        Report Abuse
                        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!
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        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 [?]
                        Report Abuse
                        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!
                        Report Abuse
                        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
                        Report Abuse
                        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!
                        Report Abuse
                        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

                        Report Abuse
                        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 [;)]
                        Report Abuse
                        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
                        Report Abuse
                        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!
                        Report Abuse
                        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".
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          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!
                        Report Abuse
                        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!
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31, 2005 11:12 PM
                        Ok fellas i managed to get some better pics, there still not that flash but it's the best i can do with this camera.........









                        Hope you fellas like itThumbs Up [tup]
                        Report Abuse
                        saltydog
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Lower Alabama
                        Posted by saltydog on Monday, January 31, 2005 9:45 PM
                        Tom, honestly, i would do a roof eeeeeeeevery now and again just to remind myself why i didn't do roofs!!!LOL now, the heaviest tool i pick up is a cell phone!! and "The Money Pit" was a classic!! i LOVE that movie!!

                        anyway, i think i will slip over to the BOB GB and see whats goin' down. i think i'm jinxed, everytime i join a GB, something tends to screw up. i still haven't finished my Pony for the Mustang Ranch GB, and my 2 for this GB. although all 3 are just a fudge from being done. oh well, no more GB's for me for a while. later.
                        Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
                        Report Abuse
                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Monday, January 31, 2005 8:37 PM
                        haha actually I wish you lived closer Chris... you could come over and spec out a new roof for me... it's stormin over here and the first soup pot is almost full of water... oh well.. brings to mind a movie called "The Money Pit" from 10 or so yrs back...


                        ---edit---

                        oh yeah check over in the Battle of Britain GB for pics of some of my ALMOST finsihed work haha.. so I havent been doin NOTHING but yakkin... just MOSTLY yakkin!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
                        Report Abuse
                        saltydog
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Lower Alabama
                        Posted by saltydog on Monday, January 31, 2005 8:20 PM
                        thats a fine lookin' Hellcat Jules!!! very nice job!!Thumbs Up [tup]

                        listen Tom, frankly, we're tired of hearing the excuses bubba, with yo 2000+posts!!! if you could keep yo trap shut long enough, you could get some building done!!!Black Eye [B)]Big Smile [:D]Tongue [:P]Wink [;)] LOL, like i got any room to talk eh?!! rock on. later.
                        Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
                        Report Abuse
                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Monday, January 31, 2005 6:49 PM
                        looks great Jules! Mine is going to be a late submission as I didn't get home till late today, when I did I realized my roof was leaking so I had to try and solve that... long day and no modeling... hope tomorrow is better!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31, 2005 8:41 AM
                        Well i'm finished, more or less, just a couple of minor things to do like add the lights and gunsight, regretably i couldn't repair the damaged canopy and it still looks a little cloudy.........
                        Ok so here is one pic, it's a little crappy but once i finish off properly i'll try and get some better shotsThumbs Up [tup]

                        Report Abuse
                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Monday, January 31, 2005 6:50 AM
                        Sadly I got caught up in real life and another build yesterday so MAYBE I will have pics tongiht, if not I will complete it anyway and have it as a late submission...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 30, 2005 10:19 PM
                        OK fellas i'll have some pics up tonight of the F6F-3 all finishedThumbs Up [tup] and i have to say i think this is my best build yetThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]
                        Report Abuse
                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, January 30, 2005 9:24 PM
                        Allen, gotta type this in a hurry as the missus is screaming to me the TV show is on.. (dont wanna make her mad, she is working on her second black belt)

                        This GB just ended... or does tomorrow... basically a group build is a bunch of people getting together and building around a certain subject.. like WWII Navy fighters, USN Aviation in general etc... no competition... just good times and posting pics of your build along the way if you feel like it... I learn a lot from them. I see a pic and say "Hey... I like the way that looks" and ask about it.. and you seem to make a lot of friends too..

                        The Pacific group build is going on which would include your F6F if you would like to join it.. I had too much going on to join up but all the same there is time for you!!!

                        Good luck!!!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
                        Report Abuse
                        Allen109
                        • Member since
                          October 2004
                        • From: NE Oklahoma
                        Posted by Allen109 on Saturday, January 29, 2005 10:32 PM
                        Hi guys. All of you have done some great work. I've never joined a group build and would like to know it works. I have a 1/48 Has. F6F-5(N), 1/48 AMT/Ertl F7F-2(N)(minus cockpit),1/72 Has. EP-3E Orion(planning on it being P-3C of VP-49),and a 1/542 Revell USS Saratoga CV 60.
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 28, 2005 7:52 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

                        well I've been sick all week but still at a near completion point... tidbits and dullcoat is all that it lacks... hope to have it showing on Sat!

                        Looking forward to your pics Salty! and hope you get that airbrush goin soon!

                        Sign - Ditto [#ditto] Tom, well not for being sick but for nearing completion, I should be done in a couple of daysThumbs Up [tup]

                        Salty, also looking forward to seeing some picsTongue [:P]Big Smile [:D]
                        Report Abuse
                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, January 27, 2005 7:02 PM
                        well I've been sick all week but still at a near completion point... tidbits and dullcoat is all that it lacks... hope to have it showing on Sat!

                        Looking forward to your pics Salty! and hope you get that airbrush goin soon!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
                        Report Abuse
                        1234567»Last »
                        JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

                        Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

                        SEARCH FORUMS
                        FREE NEWSLETTER
                        SIGN UP
                        By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.
                          More great sites from Kalmbach Media
                            Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy