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

gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Friday, January 7, 2005 2:02 AM

hi John, i hope to have some pics for you to post for me soon,if you dont mind.yes the xtra time is great. Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 7, 2005 5:50 AM

Guy's,

I have no objection of any members adding to their anitial contribution, in this GB I've added extra's to mine and I'll no doubt add other's during the cours of the time span.

Roy,

The Bismarck is almost completed, I'll post final pix for you before I had it over to the customer.

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Friday, January 7, 2005 6:18 PM

dont mind at all! Big Smile [:D]

John

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Friday, January 7, 2005 11:15 PM

thanks Lobbie,cant wait to see her.

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cossack

Member since
April 2004
From: Sydney

Posted by cossack on Saturday, January 8, 2005 5:55 AM

Well, after a minor altercation with a misplaced cockpit housing, and hence a misfitting fuselage, I now have the SBD joined up. I have seen positive comments about Hasegawa kits in the past, and I have to say - I don't think I have met a better fitting kit. No fill needed down any fuselage seams at all. And the wings went together a charm. Next challenge is masking for the paint job. Went to the LHS today to buy paints for the kits I have underway ... and then actually forgot the blues I need for the SBD [:S] ... so I am stalled a bit Sad [:(]

Pictures to come Wink [;)]

Paul

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 8, 2005 8:08 AM

yess ! i finally got my kit today - its a 1/48th corsair with the coolio spinning prop by tamiya

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Saturday, January 8, 2005 1:17 PM

Well, played with the camer last night and learde a few new tricks (manual settings for different types of lighting and adjustments for the macro setting ie: super close ups Big Smile [:D]

)
Anyway here are some progress picks. Doesn't look like I've done a whole lot but Its a learning experience for me as it is my first major PE undertaking.

That little bit of railing between the bridge and funnel took about 10 hrs and 4 attempts so make sure you tell me how good it looks!

These guns are about 1/4" (5cm) accross and yes... I am losing my mind heehee!!!

I have the next 4 weeks off due to the fact that I am between jobs at the moment so I hope to get lots done in that time. I have a really good job lined up and if and when it comes through (I'm about 90% sure it will) I intend to celebrate by picking up a new toy. A 1/32 TBF? Maybe I can do some markings in one of Essex's Squadons? Hmmm...

Dave

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Saturday, January 8, 2005 2:20 PM

Looks great! Also looks huge! Big Smile [:D]

10hrs of work, It sure paid off, i think it looks good. Id probably lose my mind too working with so much small stuff! Thumbs Up [tup]

John

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fightnjoe

Member since
September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Saturday, January 8, 2005 4:19 PM

dave i must say that looks outstanding.

joe

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 8, 2005 5:22 PM

razordws,

Excellent work on your carrier, I know what your saying about time spent on small bits, I've got a 400 scale Bismarck almost completed that is a contract build, lots of fiddly bits and I haven't got to the railing stage as yet.

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Saturday, January 8, 2005 7:55 PM

Thanks Guys,

John, its actually only about 15" long

Rob, I'd like to see that Bismark when its done! Hope you post some pics. I think it will be awhile before I attempt another project like this.

Dave

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Saturday, January 8, 2005 8:02 PM

fine looking work on the carrier,what is the name of it?keep up the good work. Big Smile [:D]

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jay12472

Member since
July 2003
From: Pennsylvania

Posted by jay12472 on Saturday, January 8, 2005 8:32 PM

Razordws the carrier does look goood.
As for me I've started a ki-44 and was planning to post some pics but the batteries died on me so maybe later tonite or tomorrow.
Jason

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 9, 2005 7:56 AM

Really nice job, Dave! Actually that goes for everyone!! Big Smile [:D]

Got my B-24D started and by Nov who knows, I might have it done! Laugh [(-D]

BTW,would Academy's 1/72nd B-29A "Bock's Car" count or was that too late in the War Question [?]

I got the kit when I was in Korea & might add it. Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:09 AM

lodni_k,

You can add your B 29a 'Bock's Car' if you would like too, it fits into the Pacific GB

razordws,

Posting pix of the Bismarck when completed is no problem, as Roy would like to see her finished also.

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jay12472

Member since
July 2003
From: Pennsylvania

Posted by jay12472 on Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:11 AM

here are a couple of pics of the Ki-44. The propeller and cowling are just on for the pics. It Hasagewa 1/48th.

Jason

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Sunday, January 9, 2005 12:49 PM

Jason,your kit looks pretty good so far,keep it up Big Smile [:D]

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:03 PM

OK...I can finally post some pics-- although progress is very slow as I wait for the Eduard Detail set-- but as I have said- I am working on the TBD-1 Devastator and have decided on doing George Gay's mount. I am holding off on actual building until I get that detail set, but decided to do the torpedo ahead of time. First off, here is a pic of George Gay's Devastator with the torpedo mounted:

And here is my attempt at recreating it:

And here is the final product overall:

And that's about it for now Wink [;)]

Mike

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Monday, January 10, 2005 1:05 AM

nice work so far Big Smile [:D]

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jay12472

Member since
July 2003
From: Pennsylvania

Posted by jay12472 on Monday, January 10, 2005 8:01 AM

thats a nice torpedo. are you planning to do the wings up like in the pic?
Jason

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, January 10, 2005 8:32 AM

Jason, nice work on your build she is looking good

Thad

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Monday, January 10, 2005 9:59 AM

Thanks guys!

Jason-- yes I am...anything to save room in the display case for more models LOL My favorite plane would have to be the one carrier plane that didn't have folding wings Banged Head [banghead]

Mike

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 10, 2005 11:05 AM

Very, Very nice, Jason & Mike!! Bow [bow]

I won't start my B-29 'til I get to Fallon and I hope my B-24 survives the Postal System! Evil [}:)]

LOL I do have an A6M2 but I thought it might be a bit much. I have'nt done a 1/72 prop since I built Mono's P-51B many moon ago! Big Smile [:D]

- Calvin

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jay12472

Member since
July 2003
From: Pennsylvania

Posted by jay12472 on Monday, January 10, 2005 4:22 PM

here is another pic of the ki-44 I got the decals on still have to do the yellow on the leading edges and the black around the canopy.

Jason

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Monday, January 10, 2005 4:38 PM

Jay,your plane looks great,good work Big Smile [:D]

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Monday, January 10, 2005 6:33 PM

Almost finished with the Sherman. Just needs the tracks, decals and stowage. I'll try to get a pic up in the next few days

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 Tuesday, January 11, 2005 12:01 PM

Jason your Ki-44 is looking good, Are your meatballs decals or did paint yours. The reason I ask is because my decals were not any good for my Tamiya Zeke and I air brushed mine on. I will post pics soon, I have to finish the canopy first.

Thad

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 12:41 PM

G'day Guy's,

Jason,

Your Ki 44 is looking good so far, [I was helping a friend with one of these in 72 scale, but his is the Green/Grey with the brown mottle].

Jeeves,

Progressing slowly that torpedo looks good.

As for me well for those few that know me, I've been completing some of the consignment builds, when the Bismarck goes I have a 32 scale F 15e to start on, as well as teaching a friend how to use an airbrush and my Scale Magic Resin component and conversion marketing, with a couple of repair or repaint jobs of my own model subjects.

This is the sideview of the RAAF's intended B 24j Liberator is based on, provided the decal sheet arrives for this build, or it may get changed to something bland.

Two of which I've posted here, the Beaufighter is a post in the A/C forum.

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jay12472

Member since
July 2003
From: Pennsylvania

Posted by jay12472 on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 1:11 PM

thanks guys
rob I've also got the 109 in the same pattern waiting to get painted with the mottle. Should I put the decals on first the paint around them or what?
Jason

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 1:26 PM

great builds Lobbie.

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