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                        All Subjects - Aussie Group Build 2005

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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Saturday, April 16, 2005 8:55 AM
                        How's the job going besides busy? You getting the hang of it now? I remember you talking about it several weeks ago and saying there was so much to learn.

                        Tell ya what, stop by the house tonight and we'll have a few beers -- Kremps can serenade us with "Tie me kangaroo down, boys" ... that should get you in the mood!!!!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Saturday, April 16, 2005 8:46 AM
                        It does get a tad annoying, but there isn't alot you can do.
                        Everyday I sit in my office, and have fleeting thoughts that tonight will be a modelling night.
                        Bout the same as my plan to win lotto, and you can tell how often that happens eh!

                        Ah well, the time will come, just have to let the 'busy' phase pass first.
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Saturday, April 16, 2005 8:34 AM
                        I've been in the same boat Tweety... between work and work I have been too busy to do anything else.. I've just been a bystander lately cheering everyone else on except of a brief painting frenzy last weekend... ....
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Saturday, April 16, 2005 5:00 AM
                        Hmmmm, I've never used Pollyscale, and have kitted myself out with Gunze paints almost exclusivey.
                        Love Gunze, but have been curious about all the Polly rants going on.
                        Might have to have a look into it.

                        As for the Bell 47, I have finished the centre console, and made a start on the engine detail, but haven't had a chance to do anything for 2 weeks.
                        Hopefully later tonight I can have a bit of a meander, hopefully.
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Friday, April 15, 2005 7:42 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Bandha Boy

                        Just what is with Pollyscale? They're lovely to use but they react sooo differently to other acrylics to a variety of things.


                        It is strange!

                        Not a big fan of Gunze, so that issue will not occur again, but it was maddening all the same.

                        I ordered some Pollyscale Foliage Green at the local hobby shop, so now I can get on with the painting.

                        Oh, that reminds me. Special Hobby are releasing a 1:72 Boomerang soon

                        cheers

                        Mike

                        "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 14, 2005 5:27 AM
                        hi i have only just found this group and i compleated a figure of an australian WW1 Digger yesterday does this qualify?
                        regards
                        Keith
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                        Bandha Boy
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Australia
                        Posted by Bandha Boy on Thursday, April 14, 2005 4:51 AM
                        Just what is with Pollyscale? They're lovely to use but they react sooo differently to other acrylics to a variety of things.
                        Carl
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:08 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

                        Mike, Nice looking Boomerang Thumbs Up [tup]. What's the LTD kit like?

                        Well all I actually got a bit more done on the Buffalo last night, alternating my time between that and my Midway Wildcat. As I was dry fitting the kit I came to the conclusion that I'm not going to stress too much on the cockpit as once the canopy goes (which is closed) on you won't see much at all. Once I'm happy with the cockpit I'll Future it and then give it a wash to create some shadows.

                        Darren



                        Darren

                        I spent two easy nights cleaning up all the parts, once done it went together like any other kit. Minimal filler as well. The only reall challenge was the vacc clear parts as I had never worked with vacuform before.

                        Learned that Gunze does not go over Aermaster/Pollyscale though. it crazes without a Future barrier coat.

                        Got my handle on another LTD kit, hope that comes to fruition Smile [:)]

                        cheers

                        Mike
                        "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 12:27 AM
                        Mike, Nice looking Boomerang Thumbs Up [tup]. What's the LTD kit like?

                        Well all I actually got a bit more done on the Buffalo last night, alternating my time between that and my Midway Wildcat. As I was dry fitting the kit I came to the conclusion that I'm not going to stress too much on the cockpit as once the canopy goes (which is closed) on you won't see much at all. Once I'm happy with the cockpit I'll Future it and then give it a wash to create some shadows.

                        Darren
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Monday, April 11, 2005 12:06 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

                        Mike, you Boomerang is looking good, can't wait to see it with some paint on. BTW, I don't know what brand it is, but at the VIC Hobby Centre they have a 1/48 Boomerang completed that looks very tasty, I wonder if it's the same kit as your LTD Boomerang?

                        Cheers
                        Darren



                        Darren

                        My completed 1:48 LTD Boomerang


                        The one I am building currently is the old 1:72 Airfix kit...

                        cheers

                        Mike
                        "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Sunday, April 10, 2005 11:26 PM
                        Tom I'm with you, I had a great weekend of modeling and actually managed to paint some of the Buffalo. I have finished off the engine and cowling so I'll set that aside for a day or two to cure properly. If I can get my butt into action I'll try and finish off what's left of the cockpit in prep for a wash. Who knows I might even be able to post a pic some time.

                        Mike, you Boomerang is looking good, can't wait to see it with some paint on. BTW, I don't know what brand it is, but at the VIC Hobby Centre they have a 1/48 Boomerang completed that looks very tasty, I wonder if it's the same kit as your LTD Boomerang?

                        Jules you're right, it looks like if people have got modeling time available at the moment it's being used to finish off other GB's. I'm sure things will pick up once some of the other builds complete Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, April 10, 2005 9:13 PM
                        Well an amazing thing happened this weekend! I got off my arse and did some modeling!!! I am 70% done with my Laitn American GB kit.. got some more painting done to the Typhoon (wish I had another to build now that I know how to fir the fuselage upper parts on) and am 97% done with my SBD from way back in the Naval Aviation GB... all in all a productive day!!!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Sunday, April 10, 2005 6:46 AM
                        Yes, it is the Airfix 1:72 golden oldie, the only one available in this scale. Unfortunately, it is a very basic kit. So it will be a representative Boomerang and I will leave the detail to my 1:48 LTD Boomerang!

                        cheers

                        Mike
                        "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Sunday, April 10, 2005 6:33 AM
                        Looking good Mike. Is that a 1/72 scale kit? Have fun with that sanding, it's always enjoyable (I know all about it, I'm building an Academy F-14Yuck [yuck]). I'm sure it'll look good when done. Thanks for the pic.
                        -Daniel
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Sunday, April 10, 2005 6:18 AM
                        Altogether now gents....

                        "Sand me Boomers seams down, sport....sand me Boomers seams down......"

                        I swear it is going to look good once done, rivets and all. I elected not to detail the non existant cockpit. Glad I made that decision!!

                        cheers

                        Mike
                        "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Sunday, April 10, 2005 12:42 AM
                        Time for a pic, methinks Smile [:)]



                        Cowling and tailplanes have just been added. Once the cement is dry I will fill and sand all the gaps away, smoothing everything in.

                        Boomerangs have prominent landing lights on each wing leading edge. Not sure how that is going to be done as yet. I might take the quick and dirty way out and leave 'em off or mask n paint silver. Wink [;)]

                        cheers

                        Mike

                        "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Saturday, April 9, 2005 8:29 PM
                        Struggling with my Airifx Boomerang at the moment. Today I sand the filler off the wings!

                        I may even be able to get the tailplanes on as well.

                        Worse news is my holidays have ended and I am back at work tomorrow.

                        cheers

                        Mike
                        "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei
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                        harvs73
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Victoria
                        Posted by harvs73 on Friday, April 8, 2005 5:37 PM
                        I haven't managed to do any model stuff lately but hopefully (fingers crossed) I will finaly manage to eachieve a bit more on the mosquito this weekend. I just have to finish off the interior then it's finally time to put the fueslage halves together.

                        I also have to finish off a Roden Fokker DVII thats been sitting on the table for months with bugger all activity.

                        Dave Harvey

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 8, 2005 4:45 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

                        Hmmmm, activity on the GB is pretty low at the moment. Personally I've done naff all on the Buffalo for a couple weeks now. About the only thing I've got to report is that when I picked up a resin seat for my Midway GB Wildcat, I got two in the packet, so seat number 2 is going into the Buffalo. I know it's not 100% accurate but what the heck, it's a pretty close match.

                        Cheers
                        Darren

                        Yeah Darren no one is building Aussie at the moment so i guess thats why the thread is a little slow......
                        so far i've done bugger all to the MustangSad [:(]...................

                        .....................BUMP.........................



                        EDIT:::::::::My Bump wasn't big enoughTongue [:P]
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 8:16 PM
                        Darren, thats what I like about the Ultracast stuff... the one from the Wildcat also is good in the SBD... same features etc...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 8:13 PM
                        Hmmmm, activity on the GB is pretty low at the moment. Personally I've done naff all on the Buffalo for a couple weeks now. About the only thing I've got to report is that when I picked up a resin seat for my Midway GB Wildcat, I got two in the packet, so seat number 2 is going into the Buffalo. I know it's not 100% accurate but what the heck, it's a pretty close match.

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 6:58 PM
                        BUMP!
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 5:30 AM
                        Still no more progress on the c/p
                        Planning tonight to at least do the wiring, and then try and figure out how to attach the canopy.
                        Pretty iffy fit, but not really hard to do, just difficult to get right.
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 4, 2005 7:17 PM

                        ..........BUMP............

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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 4, 2005 5:07 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1

                        QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison


                        And Sign - Ditto [#ditto] Lookin Good TweetsThumbs Up [tup] Oh BTW i saw a Mash Bell 47 at my LHS the other day hiding in a corner covered in Dust, i can't remember the brand but i was in 35 scale, For a moment i was almost tempted[:0][:0]Tongue [:P]Wink [;)]


                        Actually it's not such a bad kit.
                        There are a couple of inaccuracies, but these were easily overcome.
                        Brand wise it's an Academy kit, and for the dollars it's pretty good, pretty stark on detail, but thats why it makes such a great candidate for my first scratchbuilding effort.



                        Hmmm i'd like the challenge aspect of it but choppers arn't really my thing, although i did make a model of "Airwolf" as a kidTongue [:P]
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, April 3, 2005 6:11 AM
                        Hmmmmm,
                        Modeling WITHOUT the constraints of real life getting in the way.

                        Thats either youth, or a darn good election campaign!!!
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Saturday, April 2, 2005 8:53 PM
                        I know the feeling Tweets.. today was a perfect day for modeling but somehow I got 0 done... hopefully tomorrow gets better! I am really enjoying the kit... jut real life once again getting in the way...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Saturday, April 2, 2005 10:11 AM
                        It's all good TomWink [;)]
                        But after this, I don't think I'll try it again for a LONG time.
                        Shoulda learnt my lesson after the Sabre, but glutton for punishement I guessSad [:(]

                        It's not that it's not enjoyable, but it really sucks up alot of time, which none of us has a great deal of these days
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Saturday, April 2, 2005 8:32 AM
                        no knocking you Tweety old pal... you're producing some outstanding results! I guerss I am more content taking baby steps into the hobby... maybe one day I will get breave and go out there and just totally rig on up!!!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Saturday, April 2, 2005 8:13 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

                        Sean - looking good! so tell me, when did you start feeling you were losing your mind? Or did it sneak up on you quietly? Wink [;)]Laugh [(-D]

                        oh and this was one from falling to page two again, so

                        ......KREMPS......


                        er.... Bump...


                        Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]
                        Consider us punished TomBlack Eye [B)]

                        And I haven't lost my mind mate, just got curious as to why some people go that one step further in our hobby.

                        As long as you have good referances, it's easy.
                        I admit it looked a little daunting, but I got some pics off the net which helped a little, then this total champion called Pingy (Thumbs Up [tup]) sent me some more pics, which has made the whole exercise a HEAP easier.
                        Should look fantastic when done, even if I say so myself.

                        P.S. Lieing to oneself is not recommended.
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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