GROUP BUILD - Pacific 60th Annivesary [from Nov 1 2004 to Nov 1 2005] - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 3, 2005 5:39 PM

Joe,
Nice progress on the P 40, good concept of repositioning the flaps and control surfaces.

Also on another note:

Part I;

I have reserected my TBF-1c RNFAA project, which has the Verlinden AM engine set and my Scale Magic resin flap set, this bird is an 'on and off' project that has been going on for 6 over months, I have the AeroMaster Pt II sheet for RN birds, but as yet have not decided on the subject of choice. This project clashes with another that Scale Magic is doing for the kit Manufacturer.

My progress pix:-

This pic shows the interior detail of the flaps

Part II;

It has been sujested to me by another member [of this GB] to extend the finishing date of this Group Build project to November 2005. As there is a lot of interest in this project, with others going in, what would your views on the idea of extending the finish date be ?.

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jay12472

Member since
July 2003
From: Pennsylvania

Posted by jay12472 on Monday, January 3, 2005 6:31 PM

Joe the p-40 is coming along nicely like the repositioning to.
Rob that looks great. Jason

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fighterguru

Member since
February 2003
From: north carolina

Posted by fighterguru on Monday, January 3, 2005 7:19 PM

november of 05 that alot of time Im up for that It will give me alot of time to do this right!!!!!!!

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fightnjoe

Member since
September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, January 3, 2005 8:46 PM

rob your bird looks great so far. november sounds great. maybe others could get involved also.

thankyou for the kind words.

joe

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cossack

Member since
April 2004
From: Sydney

Posted by cossack on Monday, January 3, 2005 8:46 PM

Jeeves,

Just taking it really patiently with a rechargeable Ryobi. I don't have a full cabinet of modelling tools, but what I am doing is pre -imprinting the centre of the "hole to be" with a thumb tack, prior to using the drill. This ensures the 1/16th bit doesn't slip off the plastic. Then I am VERY gently using the variable speed control to drill through. I am also drilling onto a piece of solid timber to ensure that there is minimal need to tidy up with a sharp blade.

So far, just one hole out of alignment. And that is only fractional. I am half wondering whether to fill with putty, or let it lie. Can anyone let me know how Tamiya putty will drill out? Or do I just experiment (not with my drilled out flaps!! [:0][:0])

I also have removed the drilled out flaps from the wings for repositioning ... I want to show off the interior red colour.

As far as an extension is concerned, it is neither here or there to me. I have planned around having this build finished by the end of Feb anyway ...

Paul

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:36 AM

Joe,your p40 is looking good,Lobbie your kit is looking good,i have trouble with my camaera so i get fixed i cant do pics if my builds Sad [:(]

so i will have to build them and then post the pics. Sad [:(]

have a good day all. Big Smile [:D]

gdarwin[roy]

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 6:50 AM

November would be nice. That would allow me to continue to overcommit...

Bob

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 7:00 AM

Cossack,

Tamiya putty will shrink a little when dry, if the hole is off centre use a resin putty, who make two of these putty types, which can be sanded and redrilled.
I have a set of PE dive brakes for an SBD-3 bird you could use if you wish.

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 8:29 AM

Thanks for the comments Joe, Im copying the look from one of my ref. books

Thad

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Cruzr

Member since
October 2004
From: Fort St John B.C. Canada

Posted by Cruzr on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 3:34 PM

here's the pics guys, sorry i took me so long to post:
cheers

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jay12472

Member since
July 2003
From: Pennsylvania

Posted by jay12472 on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 3:53 PM

cruzr Looks good some of the photos are a little blurry though. would really liketo see in the open gun bay. thanks for sharing
Jason

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 3:53 PM

That looks great cruzr, well worth the wait.

A November finishing date is fine with me. It would give me a chance to do an aircraft along with my Essex. I am finally starting to get the hang of the PE for the Essex but it is taking soooo long. Each quad gun mount has 6 itsy bitsy tiny pieces. Banged Head [banghead]

My next (several?) build is going to be strictly OOB.

Dave

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 4:25 PM

Cruzr,

Excellent build on your 38,

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Cruzr

Member since
October 2004
From: Fort St John B.C. Canada

Posted by Cruzr on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 6:20 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by jay12472

cruzr Looks good some of the photos are a little blurry though. would really liketo see in the open gun bay. thanks for sharing
Jason

And i'd like to share the gun bay and cockpit pics but the Camera i'm using doesn't like small things Smile [:)]

anything closer than a foot and it's blurry, and anything smaller then 3" or so is blurry. i'm trying to borrow a family member's camera that has optical zoom

thanks for the comment's guys. i have two other GB on the go but i'll try to get another kit in ifi can

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cossack

Member since
April 2004
From: Sydney

Posted by cossack on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 8:41 PM

Rob,

Thanks for the offer - but I am quite determined to do this OOB. Perhaps I am MAD!! Wink [;)]

It's a while before I will be painting, but I might try and fix that pesky hole. Just knowing it is there is BOUND to bug me!! So a little experimentation on busted up plastic first, and then I will decide on an approach.

Paul

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 11:39 PM

Finally got some pics of my A6M5 'Zeke'

This is the first time I have tried to do weathered paint, other than shading that is.
It's not the best, but you have to start somewhere Wink [;)]

Lighting is something I'm still working on for my pics, so sorry for them being a little 'dull'

Thanks for letting me a part of this GB, there are some really awesome builds going on here, and I'll keep popping back to check them out.

Cruzr, love the P38!!

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

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 12:00 AM

Tweety1,your zeke looks realy great,keep up the good work Big Smile [:D]

gdarwin[roy]

airborne death from above http://photobucket.com/albums/a350/roygd/

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 12:06 AM

Cruzr,your p38 is a realy good looking build,nice work. Big Smile [:D]

gdarwin[roy]

airborne death from above http://photobucket.com/albums/a350/roygd/

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 12:33 AM

tweety1,

For a first [on your weathered paint], you've done an excellent job on the Zeke.

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fightnjoe

Member since
September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 12:34 AM

now a teaser as this bird is done. going to post the rest in the a/c forum.

rob i will be doing another bird. not sure which one just yet. but i will let you know for sure soon.

joe

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cossack

Member since
April 2004
From: Sydney

Posted by cossack on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 5:10 AM

Joe,

Great finish - nice bird. And Tweets - the Zeke looks spectacular!!

I also have a question for you knowledgeable lot. The Hasegawa SBD-4 kit I have has the lower dive brake holes imprinted right across under the fuselage. But right in the middle of the brake section there is a hump continuing from behind the bomb carriage. I am not sure just whether this section of dive brake opens as a single unit (including the hump? Or does it open as two sections - one either side of the hump? Or does it not open at all?? If any of you have any guidance, or photographic evidence, I would be grateful.

What is bugging me is that if it opens as a single section, how is it hinged such that the residual hump does not get in the way???

Many thanks in anticipation ...

(By the way - now into drilling the bottom brakes ... its like counting sheep!!!)

Paul

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jay12472

Member since
July 2003
From: Pennsylvania

Posted by jay12472 on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 5:16 AM

Tweety great job and the zeke the weathering looks great
Joe the p-40 looks great too can't wait to see what you guys do next
Jason

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 6:33 AM

Joe

That's an excellent bird you've done wonders with.

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 7:15 AM

Nice build Joe!

Was that sharkmouth a pain to get on??

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

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 8:06 AM

Guess I should check in. My Sherman is mostly build and awaiting warmer weather to airbrush. My basement gets cold and as a result, the airbrush gets REALLY cold!! Hopefully this week...

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 8:42 AM

nice work on the p-38 Cruzr,

Joe your bird looks great

Tweety nice weathering on the Zeke

Thad

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 1:29 PM

Joe your bird is great,very nicely done Big Smile [:D]

gdarwin[roy]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 6, 2005 7:19 PM

G'day Folk's,

The finish date for this GB is now Nov 1 2005

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Thursday, January 6, 2005 9:08 PM

well Lobbie that will give more time to build more kits Big Smile [:D]

i might look for a lvt-4 water buffalo Big Smile [:D]

is that ok?

gdarwin Big Smile [:D]

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Friday, January 7, 2005 12:07 AM

wow! thats alot of extra time! Might be able to build some more. Might be able to do the Pacific Dio I had planned (US landing on Guam)

I finally started on my Japenes medium tank. Fairly easy build so far.

joe, nice build!

John

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