Old Guns Build. 30+ an older.... Lets show these Young bucks a thing or two!

tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Thursday, December 9, 2004 2:41 AM

BUMP!

AHA, nabbed it just in time!!! Wink [;)]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 2:56 AM

fellas, You should extend the time limit Rusty, give the other guys a chance to finish Thumbs Up [tup]

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

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 2:41 AM

Rusty, even though I'm nearly finished, I think an extension would be a great idea.
Tom and Tanker could do with some more time, and I'm sure we'd like to see their finished efforts.

Tanker, I don't know about the Tamiya Zero, but I am working on the Hasegawa Type 52 Zero for the Pacific GB, and this is a fantastic kit.
Detail is ok, but I got the PE set for it anyway.
The kit really does fall together.

Would make for an impressive build IMHO

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 8:49 PM

Rusty, I could use the extension... I was considering pulling out till you mentioned this... Not only some group builds but also a real life Xmas present for my dad I have to get built soon... I vote for Feb myself... might just change my build to the Widgeon I am doing for my dad.... and older airfix kit with little detail but I havent seen it done by anyone else so it will be interesting if nothing else...

Tanker, might I also recommend the Tamiya Zero... not as detailed as a few of the Tamiya builds but it looks great when done and fits together nicely.... the corsair as well, I am about 75% finished on one and it is a really good looking kit! Like Jules said, it builds itself almost... take your time and I see no probs... plus 1/48 is a good scale to start on... depending on the kit 1/72 can get tedious with the detail...

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

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 5:13 PM

Yeah i wanna start it now but i'm tied up with other builds, not to mention this is the 5th day of rain Sad [:(]

Looking forward to Wednesday mate Thumbs Up [tup]

all i need is for someone to start up a 109 or a defence of the reich GB and i'd be set Smile [:)]

Tanker i hope you do make an A/C it's good to do something different every now and then, i'm 95% finished my Panzer 4 Flakpanzer and i've enjoyed building it very much except for all those wheels.......

BTW Reggie when i pick it up i'll post a pic of it next to a coke can so you can get an idea of the size, but i think your right when you say it looks big even in 72nd.....
Cheers Jules.........

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 1:39 PM

that would be good because of my late entry, but i should still make it if the vote swings the other way........

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 1:30 PM

Hey everyone, if there is more time needed to complete models and stuff I am considering extending the time of the completetion date by a month (feburary 1st) because of holidays and all of that , if you guys want send messages or email me... depending on the response I get , I will extend , if not, January will be the completion date....

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 8:38 AM

They are good referance sites, with alot of little tid bits that prove very useful.

Would like to see that 109 lined up with some others!
A long line of yellow cowls, and a big red nose in the middle just to break it all up Cool [8D]

Well, my 109 is 99% finished, been busy with Grand Finals this week, and next week everything returns to normal(ish).
Attached all the small parts tonight, the PE flaps and stuff that would get torn off if I put them on any sooner, and gave her the final blending wash, so now it's flat coat, and a few stains, should be done by Wednesday next week at the latest.

Gonna be one grotty looking bird!!!

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 7:38 AM

Thanks for that Tweety i just had a look, i can see myself spending a little more time browsing those sites Thumbs Up [tup]

That red nosed 109 of Hahn is definatly on the to do list but 05 is already starting to fill up with Gb's so i'm gonna have to refrain from joining anymore so i can get some other stuff done.............Jules........

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 5:15 AM

thanks jules..... one day if i ever finish all my GB's, I may try it... Banged Head [banghead]

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 3:30 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

Ok so i found the book and i was wrong, Tweety thats the one alright...

And guess what it was flown by another experten Major Hans "Assi" Hahn who scored 108 victories including 55 Spitfires before he had to force land behind the lines in Russia and was captured, finally being released in 1950........

Speaking of Fringe building here's one that i'll be picking up on Friday.....

It looks like fun eh

Couple of links for ya Jules
http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/LRG/hahn.html
http://109lair.hobbyvista.com/index1024.htm
http://www.bf109.com/front.php

Their pretty useful for nearly all Bf109 stuff.

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 6, 2004 7:37 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tankergeoff

seeing how most of you guys are aircraft guys, i'll ask you this.... I have ALWAYS done armor, but I'd like to take a shot at a zero or a corsair.... eventually, I want to build a B17 and try to recreate the one my uncle flew in WW2.... What would be a good first-time corsair or zero for someone whos been strictly in the armor venture? thanx.

I'll be painting the Marder tonight during MNF........

Geoff i you want to build an A/C i'd have to say that Tamiya make great aircraft models....
IMHO the parts fit are second to none, they are a little pricey but they just fall together.....
The decal sheets are usually very good and there is exellent detail in all the parts......
I have a Tamiya zero which is still unbuilt but from the look of it i can say it's a great kit, although masking of all the framing in the canopy may be a bit of a chore Thumbs Up [tup]

cheers Jules.....

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 6, 2004 4:30 AM

seeing how most of you guys are aircraft guys, i'll ask you this.... I have ALWAYS done armor, but I'd like to take a shot at a zero or a corsair.... eventually, I want to build a B17 and try to recreate the one my uncle flew in WW2.... What would be a good first-time corsair or zero for someone whos been strictly in the armor venture? thanx.

I'll be painting the Marder tonight during MNF........

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 6, 2004 3:56 AM

hee hee hee, yeah a parachute would be useful. how big is that ? even at 1/72 scale, looks like its pretty big still .

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 6, 2004 3:51 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by reggiethedorf

well remember ta bring yer barf bags and dramamine ! how does that beast manouver anyway ? wing warping ?

And a parachute Reg Wink [;)]

She's not a wingwarper mate, controls are stick and rudder Thumbs Up [tup]

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Anonymous

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

well remember ta bring yer barf bags and dramamine ! Wink [;)]

how does that beast manouver anyway ? wing warping ?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 6, 2004 3:28 AM

Awwww come on Reggie, I'd love to go up in it Thumbs Up [tup]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 5, 2004 10:29 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

It looks like fun eh

to build, yes, but to fly in.......ho-hum maybe

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 5, 2004 9:15 PM

Ok so i found the book and i was wrong, Tweety thats the one alright...

And guess what it was flown by another experten Major Hans "Assi" Hahn who scored 108 victories including 55 Spitfires before he had to force land behind the lines in Russia and was captured, finally being released in 1950........

Speaking of Fringe building here's one that i'll be picking up on Friday.....

It looks like fun eh Thumbs Up [tup]

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, December 5, 2004 7:22 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1

On the outside, it's a good place to be.

hahah it's the only place I've ever been Tweety... wouldn't know any different Wink [;)]

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

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Tankmaster7

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August 2004
From: Nowhere. (Long Island)

Posted by Tankmaster7 on Sunday, December 5, 2004 4:53 PM

you old guns sure can build a kit... as soon as my sister comes home i think I'll ahve a few progress pics up of my f-4e phantom in the YG thread.

-Tanky

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, December 5, 2004 4:22 PM

Nah Jules, not one of mine, but since I saw that pic, I think the red cowl looks pretty cool.
You only ever see the yellow cowl on 109 builds.
Would be good too mix it up some.
And yeah, I reckon you should put both your spits on the A/C forum, something different too look at.

Tom, fringe builders are cool, we dare to tackle the subjects that have little to no real documentation, and in most cases no pictorial referances.
On the outside, it's a good place to be.

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, December 5, 2004 9:42 AM

thats true, I never thnk to post my pics over there either... I always am a 'fringe' builder too... never building what is popular...

might have to make a visit over there...

---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, December 5, 2004 8:22 AM

Lookin good there Geoff Thumbs Up [tup]

you work fast mate........

Yeah Tweety thats the one except for the pic i have shows one with a red spinner and heavier mottling.....Just have to remember which book it's in Confused [%-)]

Nice looking 109 is that one of yours Question [?]

BTW i didn't even think to put the Spit up in the A/C thread, maybe i should post a pic of the Mk8 with it.........Jules.....

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, December 5, 2004 7:12 AM

Nice work so far tanker, can't wait too see the finished product!!

Jules, are you gonna post your Spit in the A/C thread?
It would be nice to see it there, being appreciated, considering it's not a Corsair, or Mustang etc etc etc.

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 5, 2004 7:06 AM

the sight is back up! Big Smile [:D]

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, December 5, 2004 6:48 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

Tweety, hope your young ones are felling better soon Tankergeoff

And thanks for the kind remarks fellas

Tweets how ya going with that 109 Kinda hangin to see some pics mate
Speaking of 109's i'm feelin the urge to build one myself and i know i'm doing an Emil for the BoB GB but i really want to do this red nosed f-4 from JG..........ummmm ...................can't rememberanyways it has a roosters head on it's engine cowl and the Rictofen badge under the c/pit.........Jules.....

I assume you mean this F-4.....

I may be telling ya how too suck eggs Jules, but just in case.
From my books the R badge was to signify the Richthofen Geschwader, Gruppes I, II, and III of JG2
Kinda like an Uber JG Squadron.

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 5, 2004 5:51 AM

well, right now the sight is down due to maintenance.... Banged Head [banghead]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 5, 2004 5:43 AM

thanks for the sentiments for my kids, everyone.... the older one is getting better, the baby may have developed croop.... blech.

i was actually able to get some work done on the marder last night so here is some progress pics FINALLY......

http://gallery119051.fotopic.net/c359611.html

sorry, the last picture is REALLY blurry

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 5, 2004 2:49 AM

Tweety, hope your young ones are felling better soon Tankergeoff Thumbs Up [tup]

And thanks for the kind remarks fellas Thumbs Up [tup]

Tweets how ya going with that 109 Question [?]

Kinda hangin to see some pics mate Tongue [:P]

Speaking of 109's i'm feelin the urge to build one myself and i know i'm doing an Emil for the BoB GB but i really want to do this red nosed f-4 from JG..........ummmm ...................can't remember Dunce [D)]

anyways it has a roosters head on it's engine cowl and the Rictofen badge under the c/pit.........Jules.....

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