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                        F-14 Tomcat Group Build idea...

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                        armorman
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Charlotte, NC
                        Posted by armorman on Saturday, December 18, 2004 9:29 PM
                        heehee, big Daniel, the start date is Jan 15 2005!!! For that screwup you must forefit your entire collection of unbuilt kits to everyone else! Kidding!!! I am eager as well so I am actually thinking about moving it up to January 1st. What do you guys think?
                        Next Up: 1/35 Tamiya Merkava 1/48 Tamiya King Tiger 1/35 Dragon M1A1 AIM
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                        fighterguru
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: north carolina
                        Posted by fighterguru on Saturday, December 18, 2004 10:37 PM
                        January 1st is good with me Im just about finished we my A4 but at the same time as this build is going Ill be working on a hellcat for the pacific GB so it should be an interesting couple of months. I can't wait to get going!!!!!!!!!!
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Sunday, December 19, 2004 5:58 AM
                        Mate, I'll split my kit collection between you all. Problem is, the only kit in my collection is an Academy 1/400 Titanic. It's a big kit so it will split up fairly well. Just send me out your postage details and I'll send you all a sprue each.Smile [:)]Smile [:)] I can't build that at the moment, so I had nothing else to build except my Tomcat.Boohoo [BH]

                        I thought the start date was Jan.1 anyway. That's why I started it, I thought I was only a few weeks early. Doesn't matter, I'll chuck the cat back in the box and go and spend some of my weekly pittance on another kit so I've got something to build. It's a good excuse to but another kit anyway.Wink [;)]
                        -Daniel
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                        GA.modelmaker
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: savannah ga.
                        Posted by GA.modelmaker on Sunday, December 19, 2004 9:11 AM
                        thats not a bad idea armorman. only problem i see is that i have another group build starting, i think on jan 5. plus what i am building now. 3 kits going at one time and plus work and trying to sneak some time in for deer hunting. theres not enough time to share with all my addictionsBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
                        except work i think we could all do with out that but but we got to do it or we cant have our addictionsBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 19, 2004 12:28 PM
                        Any date is good for me. Let's Go!!!!!!! This may actually help with the It Floats and Flies thing that starts in Feb. Cool.
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                        bstrump
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: British Columbia,Canada
                        Posted by bstrump on Sunday, December 19, 2004 1:23 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by armorman

                        heehee, big Daniel, the start date is Jan 15 2005!!! For that screwup you must forefit your entire collection of unbuilt kits to everyone else! Kidding!!! I am eager as well so I am actually thinking about moving it up to January 1st. What do you guys think?

                        Let' get this party started! How about we kick it off with a Mad Tomcat Day. 24 hours to build a Tomcat!Big Smile [:D] Just kidding!
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                        bstrump
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                          March 2004
                        • From: British Columbia,Canada
                        Posted by bstrump on Sunday, December 19, 2004 1:31 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Ga.modler

                        ok how you get the badge on your profile. i have copied it just like it reads but all i get is the little red xBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D] thanks rob.

                        Did you paste it between the tags without any spaces? There can't be any spaces between the "g" and brackets nor between the brackets and the URL. Otherwise you will get those pesky red Xs. Also, did you paste it onto the "Signature- Text and Graphics" line?
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                        bstrump
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                          March 2004
                        • From: British Columbia,Canada
                        Posted by bstrump on Sunday, December 19, 2004 1:37 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by armorman

                        P.S. Thanks for the info bstrump! I forgot that I had a modern reference book on the Tomcat that I ordered from a company IPMS33206 recommended. It's still in the box as a matter of fact.

                        Can you tell me what book it is and where you got it? I wouldn't mind getting a copy of it myself. My last book on the Tomcat dates from the early nineties.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 19, 2004 3:22 PM
                        That book is from Air Time Publishing. www.airtimepublishing.com they have the best reference books available on the market today. I have several of their titles and I use them constantly. I think they may even have a sale going on now.
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                        bstrump
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                          March 2004
                        • From: British Columbia,Canada
                        Posted by bstrump on Sunday, December 19, 2004 4:31 PM
                        Thanks ipms33206. I went to the site but it looks like the book may be out of stock as I didn't see it listed. I assume you were refering to the book AirTime published on the F-14 a few years ago. I wish I would have bought it when I had the chance. The only one I saw on the AirTime site today is "Warplanes of the Fleet" which may be almost as good.
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                        armorman
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Charlotte, NC
                        Posted by armorman on Sunday, December 19, 2004 4:52 PM
                        bstrump the one I got is titled "The Grumman F-14 Tomcat: A Naval Aviation Legend". The book has great photos and several color listings including the F.S. #'s for folks who happen to be doing a GB. The ejection seat photos are great and I'll be using them for the resin ones I picked up. Anyways- I'm all for a Jan 1. start date- Is this ok?
                        Next Up: 1/35 Tamiya Merkava 1/48 Tamiya King Tiger 1/35 Dragon M1A1 AIM
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                        bstrump
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                          March 2004
                        • From: British Columbia,Canada
                        Posted by bstrump on Sunday, December 19, 2004 5:12 PM
                        Thanks armorman! I'll keep my eyes open around the internet for that book.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 19, 2004 6:20 PM
                        yes ! Big Smile [:D] the sooner the better ! im ITCHING to start !
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                        DanCooper
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Belgium
                        Posted by DanCooper on Sunday, December 19, 2004 6:29 PM
                        At the moment I have placed this Hasegawa Cat on my workdesk, so it's only a matter of time before I can't hold myself anymore...

                        On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Sunday, December 19, 2004 8:36 PM
                        I'm all for the Jan 1 start date. Mine is back in the box, so I'll start on Jan 1 with the rest of you.
                        -Daniel
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 20, 2004 1:41 AM
                        Yes that book was released several years ago. I snagged one the minute they were on the shelves. The Warplanes of the Fleet would most likely have a big section on the F-14. You may also be able to get the In Detail and Scale books too. My kits are ready to get moving. Lets slap some plastic together!!!!Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Tongue [:P]
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                        DanCooper
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Belgium
                        Posted by DanCooper on Monday, December 20, 2004 6:13 AM
                        I had a chat with Reggie last night (actually for him it was morning), and he is considdering to advance the starting date to... right now Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

                        On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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                        fighterguru
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: north carolina
                        Posted by fighterguru on Monday, December 20, 2004 1:12 PM
                        ID Start right now but its going to be kinda crazy cause Iv got the pacific Gb that I haven't even started yet and the Nav build that Iv have gotta finish and in feb iv got the demo team Gb and Now Im part of the Mig GB so Iv got a full load but if you guys want to start early Im all for it Ill just have to catch up when I finish some of these eairler Gb's.
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                        armorman
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Charlotte, NC
                        Posted by armorman on Monday, December 20, 2004 5:18 PM
                        I'm all for Jan 1 as I have to finish the Super Hornet for the Nav Av GB that I have kept pushing back. I've got so much going on for Christmas that I won't get to sit down until about January 1 anyways. If you guys are ready to launch by all means rock n'roll!!! I'll catch up- no worries about that!
                        Next Up: 1/35 Tamiya Merkava 1/48 Tamiya King Tiger 1/35 Dragon M1A1 AIM
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 10:40 PM
                        does that mean that we can start on 1 jan ? (please say yes !!! Smile [:)])
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 10:46 PM
                        Even if it is OK to start now, I will have to hold off until the 1st. After the holidays and such. I also have to finish more reviews. Hope you all have a great holiday season!!!!Big Smile [:D]
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                        armorman
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Charlotte, NC
                        Posted by armorman on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 6:24 PM
                        In a word reggie...YES! Go ahead and have a blast-I'll start on the 1st and catch up since I have a whole couple of days to tackle it- A WHOLE 48 Hours!!!! That'll mean the cockpit and seats will be done and certainly finish the Nav Av GB. Maybe the M-1A1 and possibly tackle the Tamiya P-47 Bubbletop that I am also dying to work on. Likely, I'll just get the cockpit on the Cat sone and sit down with a Guiness and look forward to a great build. Yall have a great Christmas!!!
                        Next Up: 1/35 Tamiya Merkava 1/48 Tamiya King Tiger 1/35 Dragon M1A1 AIM
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Sunday, December 26, 2004 8:05 PM
                        Not long now lads. I got some money for christmas so I might be able to invest in that resin cockpit set after all. I'll have a few builds going at the same time next month (I'm doing a Honda RC211V for another group build as well], so progress might be a bit slow. Still got to find some AM decals for my cat, but I won't need them til later in the build, so I can wait for them.
                        -Daniel
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                        fighterguru
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: north carolina
                        Posted by fighterguru on Sunday, December 26, 2004 8:33 PM
                        a couple of weeks to go I can't wait to start this Build. Iv been really busy the last 5 days so Iv not had much build time. Ill be able to get some build time in in a couple of days, Iv probably got 1 day left until My nave build is done
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 26, 2004 9:03 PM
                        I just got a Hasegawa 1/48 F-14A, from St. eBay. I'm new here, but I be counted in? I'll start doing the rear fuselage, wings, gear bays, etc. It may be a few weeks before I can afford an Aires cockpit set. Sound OK?

                        Like I said, I'm new here. Are there any rules or procedures to doing group builds? I also don't know how to post photos.

                        HELLLLLLP!
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Sunday, December 26, 2004 11:55 PM
                        Good to have you aboard mate. armorman will give you the official welcome but I'll say it anyway. There isn't too many rules for this one, just start on January 1 and finish it anytime you want. There is a full list of rules somewhere on the first page of this topic.

                        I might do what you are thinking of doing too. It might be a while before my local hobby shop can order in a resin replacement for me, So I'll start assembling other bits.

                        There is a thread on posting photos here:

                        How to post photos

                        It should tell you everything you need to know.

                        Once again, welcome aboard and looking forward to seeing your build.
                        -Daniel
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                        Zone V Afterburner
                        • Member since
                          June 2004
                        • From: Oklahoma City
                        Posted by Zone V Afterburner on Monday, December 27, 2004 9:21 PM
                        I'm ready to get started,I have ALOT of rescribing to do,but anyway, I spent the evening reading up on all the past posts,and you guys got me psyched up to start mine ! LQQks like this GB should be alot of fun.....can't wait to see everyone's work, But most of all I hope you all had a wonderful ChristmasBig Smile [:D]
                        Later on.....
                        Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you........ Jesus Christ......and the American soldier..... One died for your soul......... The other....for your Freedom!!
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                        armorman
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Charlotte, NC
                        Posted by armorman on Monday, December 27, 2004 9:55 PM
                        Lookin good everybody- the day approaches fast! Christmas was fantastic- I received the Tamiya 1/32 F-16 from the folks(score!) and I have gotta say that this detail is simply amazing! The box is a work of art in itself. I'll definitely save this one for the summer. Anyways, MACooke, welcome aboard! The build 'officially' starts Jan 1 2005 but I have everything but the resin primer I need to paint the seats!!! I thought I bought some but I cannot find it. Other than that I am ready to rock n roll. I hope everyone had a great Christmas!!!!
                        Next Up: 1/35 Tamiya Merkava 1/48 Tamiya King Tiger 1/35 Dragon M1A1 AIM
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 6:47 PM
                        I am ready too! I didn't get anything plastic related. But that is OK. I did get a couple of great books for reference. One of them is the history of US Naval Avaition. I am almost done with the F-86E. Alclad will be applied possibly tonight.
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                        DanCooper
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Belgium
                        Posted by DanCooper on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 7:25 PM
                        Welcome Daniel,

                        Posting pics is easy,

                        1 put them on the internet (you can get a free account at photobucket.com
                        2 make sure you select the IMG-option in your account
                        3 after uploading the pics you will see a line in the IMG-box, copy that line,
                        4 come back here and paste that line in your reply and after submitting (or in preview) you will see your pic.

                        That's all there is to it Smile [:)]

                        On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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