AIRCRAFT - Battle of Britain Group Build (Jan 1st 2005 - May 31st 2005) - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 9:28 AM

Rick i've seen that website before. I just looked at it again and recognise many of the names of the modelers there from this forum. Pretty cool.

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 9:30 AM

She is done!!!! This kit tried to kit my butt Black Eye [B)]

, But I won in the end. I learnd alot from this one. I had to do a bunch of filling and sanding ( I got to know my sanding sticks very well). Any way here she is. Cool [8D]

Thad

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 10:23 AM

Good job Thad-very good build

Bob

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 10:41 AM

Thanks Bob

Thad

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 12:02 PM

Thad, great job on the Heinkel. A really nice build.

Darren, Daniel, Karl, Bob, Thanks for the comments on the Hurricane. I'll post more pics when she's done.

Jay, about half the Lemurs are also members on this Forum, but it is much smaller & a little more close knit group.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 12:05 PM

Thanks Rick, That means alot because this kit made me cry, say a few choice words and at one point I was going to give it a test flight.

Thad

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 12:28 PM

Thad, based on your comments, is it safe to assume that your He111 is the famous Monogram kit? If so, then I share your pain brother. Challenging build to say the least. However, you have a very fine looking plane there.

Bob

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 12:42 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by KINGTHAD

Thanks Rick, That means alot because this kit made me cry, say a few choice words and at one point I was going to give it a test flight.

We're all glad you persevered because she looks great Thad. Thumbs Up [tup]

Are you going to do another one for the North Africa GB? Shock [:O]

Dave

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 12:54 PM

Any idea when the North African GB is going to start ? I've got a few in the que & kinda like to plan ahead.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 2:12 PM

NIce 111 Thad! It's not how you get there in the end, its just that you got to the end! Wink [;)]

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 2:16 PM

Hey, was there beaufighters in N Africa? I may want to join in with my Airfix TF.X, I think it may be a later version, but then again nothing is impossible if you want the right aircraft. Big Smile [:D]

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 2:17 PM

Bob you are correct it is the Monogram kit.

Dave it all depends on my three other gb go.

Jay I thought this thang would never end, I can now start to let my hair to grow back in.

Thad

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 6:34 PM

Thad, that is an awesome looking plane! great job on it.. the paint looks especially nice...

---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 Tuesday, March 15, 2005 7:27 PM

Thad That's a beautiful looking build. The paint job is excellent, very nice finish.

-Daniel

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 7:39 PM

Rick: I think the beginning of May is when we thought the North Africa GB would start. I'm thinking a 1/32 109 E-4 is going to be on my shopping list for that one. Something a little easier on my eyes. The He 111 was bad enough but I'm currently working on a 1/700 Essex carrier. Blindfold [X-)]

I'm using a photo etch set for that too and its killing me. Definitely more work than I wanted to put into it. Oh well...

Dave

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 8:02 PM

Ouch. I've already committed to 2 other GB's starting May 01 & a third starting June 01. And it's then Golf & Gardening season. But the North African GB does have my interest, so I'll see if I can sqeeze it in.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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Tankmaster7

Member since
August 2004
From: Nowhere. (Long Island)

Posted by Tankmaster7 on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 8:24 PM

I'll be in. I didn't pick up that trop bf-109 for nothing. and after reading about his exploits, jochen marseille has earned my rrespect.

-Tanky

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 9:20 PM

Rick - I understand if you get over commited and cant make the NA GB... but would love to have you pop in on us and lend us your eye and expertise! It;s been real nice being in this one with you... I would be honored if you were even but a spectator!

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

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 9:33 PM

Thank you for the very kind words Tom Blush [:I]

. I've really enjoyed the mix of guys on this GB, so I'll probably be able to squeeze it in somehow Smile [:)]

.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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madmike

Member since
July 2003
From: Perth, Western Australia

Posted by madmike on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 9:50 PM

That makes it very hard for me as well....I will have to sit this one out, pity as I have a P-40 build planned...

Have fun gents, it will be a good GB!

cheers

Mike

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 12:25 AM

Thad, outstanding looking build Thumbs Up [tup]

. That one should be a real eye catcher on your display shelf. Thanks for participating in the build, I've updated you on the first page.

I've already got my Matilda II, Bf-109E7 and the 1/48 DAK Kubelwagen all lined up ready to go for the Nth African GB. This is a special area of interest for me as I had my grand father in theatre, so there is no way I'm passing on this build.

Cheers
Darren

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 8:48 AM

Dan,Tom,Darren Thanks for the comments

Thad

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 9:27 AM

Wha hoo! almost finished the reno's now I can get back to what really matters. building models! Wink [;)]

boy have missed it for the last two weeks.

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:02 PM

Thad Sweet looking 111.

The finish looks great, just right.

Looking forward to the NA GB, Morane Saulnier 406 already in the stash, decals on order, just need some ref. material, as the Hobbycraft kit is a little sparse, shall we say, in cockpit and wheel bay detail.

Looking at my Hurricane, I don't think I'll use the decal for the red band behind the spinner, as I've spent a couple of nights trying to mix a red which matches the decal for the spinner. My first attempt looked more like a cherry metalic auto colour. great on a VW Beetle, not on a Hurricane.!!!!

Therefore I think I'll mask and spray the band and flash instead, using the decal to make a mask.

All that is for the weekend, as is the top coat.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 6:26 PM

Hey everyone, this has been a fun group build so far and if anyone is interested, I've posted a Canadian GB, so consider this your official invite! Big Smile [:D]

It is open to anyone and all subjects (provide of course it has Canadian content), so far there has been a positive response! Some of you have already shown interest, thanks! Cool [8D]

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 7:15 PM

Karl, looking forward to seeing pics of your Hurricane.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 8:33 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by jboutin

Hey everyone, this has been a fun group build so far and if anyone is interested, I've posted a Canadian GB, so consider this your official invite!
It is open to anyone and all subjects (provide of course it has Canadian content), so far there has been a positive response! Some of you have already shown interest, thanks!

Can Kremps come too? Wink [;)]

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

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 8:36 PM

Is Kremps Canadian ? Big Smile [:D]

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 8:57 PM

lol Rick! hmmm... I believe her ancestry is Czech... but her mothers cousin twice removed on her fathers side stayed in Toronto for a few months.... really!

ohhhh... ok she can stay home... Wink [;)]

but you're the one who has to deal with her! I heard she is headed your way on a greyhound! [:0]

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

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 9:00 PM

BTW Rick... being as you have built a "few" kits.. have you (or anyone else for that matter) built the Revell DE B-26? I picked it up for more than casual interest as my great uncle either flew on that or the B-24 (researching it currently but the only two med/heavy bombers that hit Guam were those two so he had to be on one of them)

if anyone else has some comment about it I would welcome the run down from them as well! It looked a bit basic but my previous experiences with the Revell DE kits has been favorable...

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

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AIRCRAFT - Battle of Britain Group Build (Jan 1st 2005 - May 31st 2005)