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                        All Subjects - Aussie Group Build 2005

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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 4:53 AM
                        Hi all....

                        I found our GB thread lurking on page 2!!

                        Now the boomerang DOES come back!!

                        The SAGA is COMPLETE and this little PITA is done...

                        Sneak peak for all of you, before better res pics taken with my 4mp digicam. I took this using my 2.1 Kodak DC290.

                        Hope you like it Smile [:)]



                        cheers

                        MikeJ (whew!!)
                        "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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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Monday, June 13, 2005 4:24 AM
                        Excellent pics CarlThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Yet ANOTHER version of the G!!!!

                        I've done ALOT of research on this thing, and so far I have seen 14 different variants of the same G model.
                        In this case, the antenna array located half way down the tail boom isn't something I've seen on any of the other pics I have.
                        Same with the air intake vent under the rotor ass'y, this is different again on my other pics.
                        The fuel tanks are different again, these ones are more slender in profile compared to the ones I'm making, which are more bulbous at the top, and narrow down the bottom.

                        There are a few other differences, minor mostly, but enough to make a whole new modelBig Smile [:D]


                        Thanks for the pics Carl, they will come in handy later, that is for sure!
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        Bandha Boy
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Australia
                        Posted by Bandha Boy on Sunday, June 12, 2005 8:38 PM
                        Sean, I had a surpise for you but I've stuffed it up. I went to the AWM yesterday w. my cousin to see that film of my grandffather in his Camel & next to the research centre they've got a Bell 47 (post-1945 section). So with you in mind I took a stack of shots (access to the instrument panel side isn't too good). Unfortunately I left my data cable for the camera at my cousin's house so I can't get the images onto the computer. You'll be all finished before I get them too you but nevertheless they're on their way.

                        Approve [^]Update: Uploaded them here:
                        http://bandhaboy.fotki.com/awm/bell/
                        Carl
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, June 12, 2005 6:40 AM
                        hmmm... I'm worried about that bump Jules... your new favorite color?? Question [?]

                        Tweets - looking forward to pics.. and go easy on the bog... Kremps said it couteracts your medications...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 12, 2005 6:17 AM
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 11, 2005 8:53 AM
                        Hmmm Tweety, making parts from bog eh, First the Sabre and now this......
                        Y'know i may have to give Tom a buzz and see if he can organise a visit from "Her" cause obviously the happy acre's rehabilitation program hasn't really workedThumbs Up [tup]
                        Seriously though i'm looking foreward to seeing the finished buildThumbs Up [tup]
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Saturday, June 11, 2005 1:50 AM
                        Well, I ditched the epoxy, and have made my fuel tanks from KahFill, auto body filler.

                        Heck of alot easier, seeing as this stuff sets in 20 minutes, as soon as it starts curing I trimmed it to the rough dimensions I need, then tonight I hope to do some sandind and shaping, then give it a once over with Tamiya putty to smooth things out, then off to the spray booth.

                        Thats the plan anywaysBig Smile [:D]
                        --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 Friday, June 10, 2005 7:19 PM
                        Jules - I'm just glad Kremps could make it!!! it wouldn't have been the same without her! I don't feel bad for not finishing but all the same I would have liked to. Since kicking back to one model I have got 4 straight hours in at the table today and it feels good! Almost ready to close the fuselage on "Tweety II" Wink [;)]
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:28 PM
                        Tweets looking forward to the pics mateThumbs Up [tup]

                        Dave yeah it's pretty much the same, the only differance is that anything KIWI is allowed.....

                        Tom no worries mate we all know how easy it is to get involved in craploads of GB'sThumbs Up [tup] besides we've enjoyed the conversations............
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, June 9, 2005 6:46 PM
                        I'm in for the Anzac build... for this one unfortunately I will be a no show on... I don't have the time to get the kit together before the deadline, not even to an appreciable state where I could take pics of it. I let myself get too involved again and have too many kits waiting to be finished. Unless Saint Michael comes down to me tonight in my sleep and grants me a miracle I'll be bowing out.. I've surely enjoyed the conversation and will be up and ready for the Anzac build!!!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        harvs73
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Victoria
                        Posted by harvs73 on Thursday, June 9, 2005 5:32 PM
                        It's to cold here in Victoria to do any airbrushing by the time I get home so I have to wait for weekends. I at least managed to start repainting my Fairey Battle trainer. It has a coat of primer and an undercoat of white in preparation for the yellow and black paintjob. The Mosquito I may have to airbrush in preparation for receiving the Paragon PR Mossie canopy from england.

                        Aussie/ANZAC build would be the same wouldn't it?

                        Dave Harvey

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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Thursday, June 9, 2005 10:48 AM
                        Hmmm, combining both GB's could work.
                        6 months is a large enough window, and doing 2 kits at once on a commonish type of theme might make it a bit easier.

                        Tonight I finished the rotor ass'y on the Bell, so now it's time to bang on the runners, and make yet ANOTHER attempt to scratch the fuel tanks up.

                        Bloody weather here has made the epoxy thing a nightmare.
                        Hot, cold,hot,cold.....................epoxy cracked up like there was no tomorrow.

                        Might get some auto bog and try that.
                        As soon as they are done, it's only the decals left, and then picture time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 8:54 PM
                        Daniel I'm not sure about the Aussie Gb but the Anzac one will be starting on Anzac day 2006 and will run for about 6 months.........
                        Hmmm maybe we could combine the Aus and Anzac GB's together..........
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 8:23 PM
                        Quick question for you fine fellows.....When's the next Aussie GB (or ANZAC GB) gonna start? I have a Grumman S-2F tracker that I'm gonna convert to an S-2G and do in RAN markings. Took 240 photos of one at the museum near my house the other day, should keep me covered for reference. This old Hobbycraft kit will take alot of work to look good. There's not enough time left in this one, so I'll wait til the next build.
                        -Daniel
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 7:22 PM
                        The "Darkside Models" That i have are the..........
                        Academy Tiger 1 with interior
                        Tamiya Panther
                        Tamiya Matilda II
                        Tamiya Sdkfz 251/1
                        Academy Stuart honey...........
                        But i am starting to think about those new 1/48 Tamiya kits but mainlybecause they can be added to A/C dio's............
                        BTW Darren i'll post up a pic of the Flakpanzer as soon as i add the tools to the chassisThumbs Up [tup] one thing i'll admit is i enjoyed the build, the paint scheme was done in the Fall camo scheme and all done freehand, the only thing i had to mask was the interior of the turret...........
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                        harvs73
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Victoria
                        Posted by harvs73 on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 5:21 PM
                        I find the new Doctor Who good. My sister even managed to have a laugh and she doesn't like shows like it.

                        I have a bundle of AFV models sitting in a footlocker in the garage that have been there for over 10 years now gathering dust. I've been thinking of dusting a Tiger or two off and seeing what I can produce.

                        Dave Harvey

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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 8:48 AM
                        Love both those shows!

                        Do you like the new Dr Who?
                        "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 Wednesday, June 8, 2005 7:51 AM
                        BUMP
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Monday, June 6, 2005 8:44 AM
                        You'd better believe it Jules I've gone AFV mad at the moment, as soon as I finish the Aussie GB I might have to get a tank going as a part time build so that I can get it out of my system (maybe) turn back to the good side of the force.
                        Oh and how about a pic or two of your Panzer IV Flakpanzer????

                        Mike Stargate and Atlantis are a couple of shows that I just never got into big time. The guys at work (and my brother for that matter) live and breathe both of them, but for me I just never got hooked.

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Monday, June 6, 2005 3:05 AM
                        There will be 22 eps of season 2 starting in the US shortly. Season one had only 13 episodes.

                        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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                        Bandha Boy
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Australia
                        Posted by Bandha Boy on Monday, June 6, 2005 2:56 AM
                        But what happended to Battlestar Galatica. It was getting quite interesting & suddenly disappeared (which isn't unusual w. these pills who do television programming round here).
                        Carl
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 5, 2005 10:57 PM
                        Darren the "Darkside" eh, i had a little foray into armour last year and built Academy's Panzer IV Flakpanzer, it was a pretty cool build cause there was very little masking to be done...........Thankfully painting all the rubbers on the road wheels (32 wheels) brought me back to realityThumbs Up [tup] but i still have afew more armour kits in the stash............

                        [b]Miike[/b[ Your Boomers looking greatThumbs Up [tup] Looking forward to seeing the finished buildThumbs Up [tup]
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Sunday, June 5, 2005 10:23 PM
                        I have seen the entire first season of Atlantis and it just gets much better....Wait for the arrival of the Daedalus battlecruiser from Earth in season 2. This is a seriously nasty upgrade of the Prometheus, with F-302 fighters and integrated Asgard technology, not bolt ons like the Prometheus has.

                        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, June 5, 2005 10:06 PM
                        Mike wow 11 lbs. that is a big boy. I hope you bought him a kit as a welcome to the world present.

                        :::progress update:: After a very long delay, my Buffalo entered the paint shop last night, with a base coat going on the underside of the aircraft after I masked off the sky coloured fuselage band. I’ve got to admit that I’m glad I’ve got a group build making me finish this kit, otherwise it would have ended up in the ever growing “to be completed later” Sad [:(] pile.

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Sunday, June 5, 2005 9:31 AM
                        bump
                        "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 Saturday, June 4, 2005 2:17 AM
                        Nick , for a good idea on the variety of spitfires used by the RAAF you can go to the Red Roo website and have a look at the decals that Gary Byk has produced.

                        http://www.redroomodels.com/

                        You will find that the RAAF used MkVc, MK VII, Mk VIII, Mk IX, Mk14E and thats just those covered by decals produced by Gary at RedRoo. Aeroimage Works also produce decals for RAAF Spitfires so have alook there for inspiration as well.

                        http://www.aeroimageworks.com/products.htm

                        Darren , thanks for looking at those decals, pity they are all gone and no longer prduced no matter what the scale. Maybe there might be an opening for Red Roo or someone along those lines to produce them. Big Smile [:D]

                        I managed to see my nephew today, he is a big lad, 11 lb (bit under 5kg).

                        Dave Harvey

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                        madmike
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Perth, Western Australia
                        Posted by madmike on Saturday, June 4, 2005 2:02 AM
                        Funnily enough the profile I am basing this little Boomer on does not have the canvas covers, so I have decided to not put them on. I just need to sort out the machine gun wing openings. A few strategically placed black dots will do that!

                        The Silver decal for the wing landing lights do not look good at all, so I will leave well along and forget about it!

                        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 Saturday, June 4, 2005 1:30 AM
                        Dave (Harvs), the P-38 decals were an old batch of long out of print Dave's Decals for the P-38. I didn't ask the scale because they were gone anyway.

                        Nick, tweets is right the RAAF used a lot of Spits during the war but mainly Mk.Vc, Mk.VIII & Mk.IX. Post war I think we used a few of the really late marks but I'd have to check to find out which ones.

                        Mike , you're decaling and painting looks great, your Boomerang will look cool once it's given a matt coat and a wash. Also, I have found that Tamiya tape airbrushed red makes a great replica for the gun port covers.

                        Sean don't tell anybody but I picked up Dragon's Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. D 3 in 1 kit and it's a beauty.

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Saturday, June 4, 2005 12:47 AM
                        Well, I have moulded the first half of the first fuel tank for the Bell using Tamiya putty.
                        Was a little hesitant at first, but this stuff is great to use, so long as you remember to keep your fingers wet with water.
                        Got the second half curing now, so cold here it takes around 8 hours for this stuff to cure!Shock [:O]

                        So close to finishing I can smell it!!!
                        --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 Saturday, June 4, 2005 12:42 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by PakNicK-40

                        Does anyone know what spits the aussies used?


                        Well, that depends.
                        From my ref books, the Mk V version onwards.

                        Then again, if we had bought them from the US, then any variant, minus the engine, wings, and an airworthy airframeEvil [}:)]Clown [:o)]
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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