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GROUP BUILD - Pacific 60th Annivesary [from Nov 1 2004 to Nov 1 2005]

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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 14, 2004 12:24 PM
Well gang I have Started my F6F and it is almost Finished Sorry I haven't posted pics but my modem on my home computer is acting up so I have had the ability to post the Pics any were but I do have a couple in progress pics to post when I do get back up and running.
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Posted by gdarwin on Sunday, November 14, 2004 2:31 PM
Big Smile [:D] hi guru,idont know if anyone has stated on a badge thisbuild.but it would be cool.Big Smile [:D]


gdarwin[roy]

have a good dayBig Smile [:D]
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Posted by fighterguru on Sunday, November 14, 2004 4:26 PM
Id like to see someone do a badge I don't have to abilty to do One .
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Posted by gringe88 on Sunday, November 14, 2004 8:41 PM
how do you make a build badge NEway??
====================================== -Matt
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 14, 2004 8:56 PM
Guy's,

Feel free to do a GB badge, I never looked into it, so any help would be appreciated.
I've got a few emails from some of the members involved in this project, some have had problems getting their emails to me, for all I can be contacted on the contact page of www.scalemagic.net or scalemagic2004@yahoo.com
I've almost built the A 20 Havoc, just needs the usual seams and joins filled before painting and decaling. The B 24 will be started in the next week or so. My 3rd option is either a 'Rex' fighter and if time permits either a 'Jill' or a 'Grace'

As the RAAF Officer Training School closes down for a couple of months shortly I'll have more time to do something on the 'My Model Projects', instead of them left in half built or unpainted states. Also I recieved a call from a customer of mine who is a member of the fsm forums who has asked if he can join in on this GB project.

For those doing the AVG P 40's, I'll amend the paint post on page 1 to include the colours for those aircraft, later today
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    April 2003
  • From: NSW, Australia
Posted by pingtang on Sunday, November 14, 2004 9:50 PM
I'll have a go at making a badge, but if anyone else feels like making one and can't host it, I'll be happy to host it for you on my photobucket account. Just email it to me and I'll upload it. BTW, what would everyone like to see in the GB badge? I've got a few ideas but any suggestions would be welcome.
-Daniel
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    October 2003
  • From: Clovis, Calif
Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, November 14, 2004 10:49 PM
Hey guys. Heres Gdarwin's DUKW.













P.S. Roy, were the ambulance pics supposed to go into this GB thread too?
John
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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, November 14, 2004 10:54 PM
roy that looks great to me. some great progress made and i am stuck on the sidelines for a bit longer.


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  • From: bc,canada
Posted by gdarwin on Monday, November 15, 2004 2:56 AM
Big Smile [:D]hi Reb,thanks for posting the picsBig Smile [:D]the wc54 are suposed to Steve,he wants to do one for his dad,can you pass those pics on for me,they go to

jetav8r@cox.net

if you wood like to post them to armor forum be my gueast,and thanks again.Big Smile [:D]

Joe,thanks for the good words,i cant work so i build modelsBig Smile [:D]

gdarwin[roy] have a good day allBig Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 15, 2004 3:17 AM
Roy,
You've done an ecellent job so far on your DUKW

Pingtang,
Thanks for offering to do the badge for this GB project, anything you can formulate around the Pacific rim [just my thourght's], I'll leave it to your imagination. Once again thanks for helping out with this.

Everyone:-
I propose to set up a photobucket hosting album in the near future when I have it up and running I'll post all info regarding it for all to use
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 15, 2004 8:53 AM
Progress of my A 20g Boston/Havoc as 'Green Hornet'







This is based on the old AMT 48 kit and Not the current Italeri re-issued release, [which incidently has a decal option for 22 Sqn RAAF as DU-C]. The harness [shown in the pic prior to completion of the buckels[, the seat is a resin seat of my own production, the brass wire mesh is cut to shape and fitted to the inlet of the Narcelle.
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    September 2004
  • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
Posted by razordws on Monday, November 15, 2004 9:19 AM
Hi guys, sort of been ignoring this build but now that Mad Allied Day is over I can get started. My PE set for my 1/700 Essex should arrive this week and I'll be good to go. May need some advice on attaching the railings. Also, I hear people talking about the optivisor but am wondering where you would buy something like that?

Ping Tang... I was thinking Jeeves picture in his signature with the Dive Bomber going after the Japanese carrier would make an awesome badge for this (resized of course). Wonder if he would let us use it? Just a thought.

Dave

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 15, 2004 10:33 AM
Gdarwin the DUKW is Looking good.
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  • From: Keizer, Oregon
Posted by Model Grandpa on Monday, November 15, 2004 10:53 AM
razordws, you should be able to order a "optivisor" thru your LHS or if there is a Harbor Freight in your hometown they should have one.
Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark
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  • From: Dallas
Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, November 15, 2004 12:47 PM
I started on my Tamiya 1/48 J2M3 Raiden (Jack) this weekend


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  • From: bc,canada
Posted by gdarwin on Monday, November 15, 2004 1:29 PM
Big Smile [:D] hi folks,thanks for the kind words allBlush [:I] Lobbie, your havoc is looking good,i dont know to much about planes but it is looking great.Big Smile [:D]

gdarwin[roy]
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  • From: Clovis, Calif
Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, November 15, 2004 7:04 PM
No problem roy. I pass those pics along.
BTW, The Dukw look really good!
Lobbie, cockpit is looking good. lots of detail.
John
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 15, 2004 7:55 PM
Hi guys the builds in this GB are looking great. I would like to join in on this GB if you will let me.Wink [;)] I plan on building the Tamiya 1/72 Vought F4U-1D Corsair. Has anybody built this kit and know of any possable pitfalls? I won't be starting it until probably mid December at the earlyist as I'm trying to finsh some of my cuurent projects before starting more.

Cheers Trev
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 15, 2004 9:07 PM
Trev,

Your welcome to join in on this GB, the 72 Tamiya Corsair is scaled down from the 48 kit, it goes together well with very little vices.

Hope this helps a little
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  • From: bc,canada
Posted by gdarwin on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 1:02 AM
Big Smile [:D] hi Trev,welcome to the buildBig Smile [:D] the more the merryer.thanksfor passing those pics for meBig Smile [:D]Kingthad your plane is looking good.

gdarwin[roy] have a good day folksBig Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 7:03 AM
Guy's,

I've amended the paint chart I posted on page 1 to include the colour of the A.V.G. P 40's that a couple are building for this GB. The FS numbers are included with the updated post.

KINGTHAD, your 'Jack' is looking good.

I've had a discustion with another member of this build, in regard to an album for hosting the pix of everyones build for this project, it's a 'free acount album' and what was mentioned is that each member can post 4 pix of their completed model, this would be fair to all concerned. The name on this album is PacificGroup, contact me on either addy www.scalemagic.net [contact us page] or scalemagic2004@yahoo.com and I'll pass the addy and password by return email.
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  • From: Dallas
Posted by KINGTHAD on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 8:26 AM
Rob, Gdarwin thanks for the comments, the build is oob but for a few bits in the cockpit, I am going to try i to include a Zeke also to go along with the Jack.

Thad
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    October 2004
  • From: Fort St John B.C. Canada
Posted by Cruzr on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 6:45 PM
Hi folks, i'd like to jump in on this GB if i could. i'm going with a P-38J just to be different since no one else is building it, and i happended to pick it up today. it's a 1/48 Monogram and comes with Major Richard Bongs' markings so unless i find another version that gets my interest i'll go with that
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 8:50 PM
Welcome Cruzr, to the GB, glad you can join in, your P 38 is a good choice.
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    October 2003
  • From: Clovis, Calif
Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 12:42 AM
hey roy, I just passed the pics along.
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 6:15 AM
Hi,

put me down for the A6M3 Zero, it's just a target,

Rob, I wont be able to start it untill the New Year.

Glen
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    December 2002
  • From: PA
Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 9:29 AM
Well, I have started on my Sherman and it is slow going- only because I have two kids who want to monopolize my time!!
Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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  • From: Fort St John B.C. Canada
Posted by Cruzr on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 10:23 AM
this will be my first crack at building a P-38. It's been on my list for years and a saw this one at the store lastnight and took the leap. should be fun. i'll be starting in a few days, gonna do some more research. I've already found a walk around of the Mojor's plane but i want more close up of the cockpit and gun placment and landing gear bay
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  • From: bc,canada
Posted by gdarwin on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:20 PM
Big Smile [:D] hi Reb,thanks for passing the pics along.the dukw is comeing along nicely,have all the running gear in place just about to put the wheels on and then attache the top,then finish the kit up to the piant job.still have alot to do yet.Big Smile [:D]

gdarwin[roy] have a good day allBig Smile [:D]
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  • From: NSW, Australia
Posted by pingtang on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 6:54 PM
I'm still looking for pictures to use in a GB badge. I've scoured the net for a few days and will keep looking til I find something. I'm looking for some thing that isn't just a picture of an aircraft or tank or ship, because there is so many different subjects being built. Maybe we can have a few different badges, one each for aircraft, tanks and ships. That's all I can think of at the moment. I'll get back to you when I find something.
-Daniel
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