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

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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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                        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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                        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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                        gdarwin
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: bc,canada
                        Posted by gdarwin on Sunday, November 21, 2004 1:06 PM
                        Big Smile [:D] 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 daySmile [:)]

                        gdarwin[roy]
                        airborne death from above http://photobucket.com/albums/a350/roygd/
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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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                        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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                        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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                        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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                        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 8:15 AM
                        Daniel,

                        The A20g is the old AMT kit in 48, this kit is now released by Italeri, which has an RAAF 22 Sqn option on the kit decal sheet for DU-C. the raft is an old resin sideline that would enhance the cockpit a little.

                        Thanks also for the badge, that concept of oposing aircraft looks good
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                        KINGTHAD
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Dallas
                        Posted by KINGTHAD on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:26 AM
                        Daniel, the badge looks fine, imho

                        Thad
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                        gdarwin
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: bc,canada
                        Posted by gdarwin on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:05 PM
                        Big Smile [:D] Lobbie, your plane is looking good from where i sit Big Smile [:D].hi Daniel yes the badge looks fine to me,great work.

                        gdarwin[roy]
                        airborne death from above http://photobucket.com/albums/a350/roygd/
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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 5:36 PM
                        That is a great badge....there is no Dauntless in it, but it looks good Wink [;)]
                        Mike
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                        Cruzr
                        • Member since
                          October 2004
                        • From: Fort St John B.C. Canada
                        Posted by Cruzr on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 7:04 PM
                        Well i opened the box finally on the P-38. i'm impressed by the detail in the cockpit and gun bay in this Monogram kit. The gear bays and engine intakes need some detail work, but for the most part not bad. i'll start painting and building the cockpit tomorrow. I was on-line getting a few more pics and just checking through the kit tonight.
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 7:24 PM
                        Sorry, Jeeves, their wasn't enough room for a dauntless.

                        If the badge meets your approval, you can start using it.
                        -Daniel
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                        gringe88
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: ...Ask the other guy, he's got me zeroed-in...
                        Posted by gringe88 on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 9:39 PM
                        theres no ships or tanks or stuff in it, but ithe badge works jsut fine for me.
                        ====================================== -Matt
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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 9:48 PM
                        np ping... I was only teasin Wink [;)]
                        Mike
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                        razordws
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
                        Posted by razordws on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 10:39 PM
                        Hey Daniel, hope you don't mind but I took a shot at sprucing up the badge a little bit. Well... I intended to just add a background but I got a little carried away and to make it work I had to change more than just the background. Sorry everyone, there are still no ships or tanks.



                        Crap... another night shot and no actual model building done. Oh Well, there is always tomorrow!

                        Dave

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                        gdarwin
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: bc,canada
                        Posted by gdarwin on Thursday, November 25, 2004 1:32 AM
                        Big Smile [:D]so now we 2 badges to mull over,guys i think both badges are greatBig Smile [:D]
                        i will go with the magoraty on this .great work on the badges guysBig Smile [:D]

                        gdarwin[roy]Big Smile [:D] have a good day folksBig 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 Thursday, November 25, 2004 4:37 AM
                        G'day Folk's,

                        I've done more to the Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan 'Jill' this is a Hasegawa kit and the following shots show just what the cockpit tub was like.




                        Notice in the air intake I have fitted a brass mesh screen.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 25, 2004 4:39 AM
                        razor,
                        You're badge looks good also, they are both good
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 25, 2004 4:47 AM
                        is it too late to get in on this? is it aircraft only? I have a USMC amphibious Ford jeep that I could do..........
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Thursday, November 25, 2004 5:15 AM
                        I like your badge razor, it's a bit more interesting than mine. I don't have much image editting software so it's good that you could take it and spruce it up a bit. And I can take some credit for it. I'm gonna stick it in my sig now and see how it looks. good work.
                        -Daniel
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 25, 2004 6:15 AM
                        Tankergeoff, you'd be most welcome to join in on this, it's not confined to aircraft only, your anphib jeep would fit in well.
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Thursday, November 25, 2004 6:15 AM
                        I've just had a bit of a fiddle around with razors badge (hope you don't mind mate) and came up with this:



                        I think it gives it a faded and weathered look, which to me doesn't look too bad. It also helps the corsair stand out a bit more, it was a bit dark on razors one. It also adds a bit more interest to the badge. Hope you like it.
                        -Daniel
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 25, 2004 6:19 AM
                        Okay then Lobbie........ add me in! I'm in a couple other GB's but this GPA would be perfect time-wise.
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                        razordws
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
                        Posted by razordws on Thursday, November 25, 2004 8:43 AM
                        Pingtang: good idea to fade the background but I would like to fade the background without fading the planes or the text. That way they will really pop out. I'm at work right now but will take a shot when I get home tonight. BTW, how did you achieve that weathered look? Cheers!

                        Lobbie: Jill is really starting to take shape. Looking good!!

                        Dave

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                        gringe88
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: ...Ask the other guy, he's got me zeroed-in...
                        Posted by gringe88 on Thursday, November 25, 2004 12:10 PM
                        Lobbie, i really like the jill. id do a wash tho, to bring out all that detail. sweet job.
                        ====================================== -Matt
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                        gdarwin
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: bc,canada
                        Posted by gdarwin on Thursday, November 25, 2004 12:52 PM
                        Big Smile [:D] hi Tank,your gpa is a good idea,im building a Dukw with a 105 mouted.just doing the camo now,i will post pics soon.Big Smile [:D] Lobbie your jill is looking better and better all the time,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 Thursday, November 25, 2004 9:54 PM
                        i've been wanting to do one of those DUKWs.......... How is italeri's kit?
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