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

pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 7:16 AM

Here we go.... My effort at a badge for this GB. It's only my second go at making one so go easy on me. If you like you can use it, but if someone can come up with something better use it. Here it is:

BTW Lobbie, Your builds are looking great. What kit is the A20g? Can't wait to see them finished.

-Daniel

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 5:22 AM

G'day Folk's,

Having painted the neutral grey on the A20g, I got started on this gem it's a Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan or 'Jill'. I've shown what assembly and paintwork I've completed so far, with this kit.

This will be an OOB build with whatever weapons options

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fighterguru

Member since
February 2003
From: north carolina

Posted by fighterguru on Monday, November 22, 2004 4:00 PM

I haven't worked on my bird at all. My work schedule and side jobs have been keeping me busy for the last month 1/2

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, November 22, 2004 8:30 AM

nice start Rob

Thad

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Sunday, November 21, 2004 3:19 PM

Looking good Lobbie!

Dave

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Sunday, November 21, 2004 1:06 PM

looking good Lobbie, im just about to start to do the camo on the dukw.looks good sofar i will be posting more pics soon. Big Smile [:D]

have a good day Smile [:)]

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 Sunday, November 21, 2004 4:38 AM

Folk's,

A little more progress on the A20g Boston/Havoc. 'Green Hornet'

The construction stage so far in this build.

The conopy roof hatch, which I had drilled the holes into, all so showing the resin raft to be fitted above and behind the pilot seat.

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Cruzr

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

Posted by Cruzr on Friday, November 19, 2004 3:08 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by bobbaily
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Cruzr-good choice. I built the night fighter version last year. One tip-plan on adding weight to the nose, engines or fuel tanks. I ended up using folded lead sheets in the engine.

Thanks. i was thinking of the night fighter but i don't like the look of the two seater.

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Thursday, November 18, 2004 6:52 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Cruzr

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

Cruzr-good choice. I built the night fighter version last year. One tip-plan on adding weight to the nose, engines or fuel tanks. I ended up using folded lead sheets in the engine.

Bob

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
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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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:20 PM

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 all Big Smile [:D]

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

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Cruzr

Member since
October 2004
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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JWest21

Member since
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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

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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rebelreenactor

Member since
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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

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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Cruzr

Member since
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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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

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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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 1:02 AM

hi Trev,welcome to the build Big Smile [:D]

the more the merryer.thanksfor passing those pics for me Big Smile [:D]

Kingthad your plane is looking good.

gdarwin[roy] have a good day folks Big Smile [:D]

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

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

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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Anonymous

Member since
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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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
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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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Monday, November 15, 2004 1:29 PM

hi folks,thanks for the kind words all Blush [:I]

Lobbie, your havoc is looking good,i dont know to much about planes but it is looking great. Big Smile [:D]

gdarwin[roy]

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

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
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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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 15, 2004 10:33 AM

Gdarwin the DUKW is Looking good.

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razordws

Member since
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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

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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