Aircraft-Baa, Baa, Blacksheep Group Build May 1, 2005 to Sept 1, 2005

ua0124

Member since
January 2004
From: Arizona

Posted by ua0124 on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 10:33 PM

Just checking in. I will be starting next week, looking forward to it. Big Smile [:D]

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, May 30, 2005 9:40 AM

Glad to hear that bstrump. Looking forward to some pics.

Regards, Rick

RICK

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bstrump

Member since
March 2004
From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Sunday, May 29, 2005 11:48 AM

Hi everyone! Checking in with a progress report. I just started construction on mine and so far I've got the pit assembled as well as the wing sections. No paint on anything yet.

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, May 29, 2005 11:02 AM

Progress report on my build. Got the White undersides all painted & the Intermediate Blue on the sides & outer wing undersides completed. Need to let that cure & then do the Dark Sea Blue upper surfaces. Getting there, slow but sure Smile [:)]

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Regards, Rick

RICK

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 12:08 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by oscardeuce

A bit OT, but Universal is releasing the 1st season DVD of the Baa Baa Black Sheep series!

Now that is cool. Will definitely have to pick that one up. Thanks for the heads up.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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oscardeuce

Member since
April 2003

Posted by oscardeuce on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 9:22 AM

A bit OT, but Universal is releasing the 1st season DVD of the Baa Baa Black Sheep series!

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Jabbe

Member since
February 2005
From: Raleigh (NCSU)

Posted by Jabbe on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 3:50 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by stuka_69

Hey is anyone building the 1/72 Testors Corsair???
Whats the detail like? does need any major work to get it up to scratch?

I'm working on it. Overall, the kit is acceptable. The pannel lines and surface detail are nice. There is no cockpit, and not much engine detail. My biggest peev is that the wheels look NOTHING like real corsair wheels. I'd like to get a set from Squadron Mailorder, but I haven't yet. Construction is simple, my biggest issue is painting (just got an airbrush, I'm learning as I go). It's a cheap kit, and a decent build, but I think next time I'll look for a better quality model, something with scale wheels. I'm sure for most people it would be a quick build, but like I said I'm still learning.

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 12:51 PM

Thad, The licenses don't come cheap, so start filling the piggy bank Big Smile [:D]

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Regards, Rick

RICK

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 8:34 AM

Rick I dont have my Modeling/artistic license yet ( Im still doing intern work) But when I get it Im sure I will use it all the time. Thanks for the feed back.

Thad

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, May 23, 2005 8:03 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by KINGTHAD

Hey Rick in your photo the control stick has the ammo switch red, Being that I have only sat in one corsair I could not rember if it was black or red?????

Thad, in one color pic I used as a reference, it shows a red button which I assumed was the firing switch. In truth, the button was much smaller than I depicted, but I used a little modeling/artistic license since everything gets hard to see when the model is all buttoned up.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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bstrump

Member since
March 2004
From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Monday, May 23, 2005 5:35 PM

I have that it in my collection and I believe it is a re-boxing of the old Hawk kit. Unless you are looking for a quick build to have fun with and nothing else, leave it where you find it. Cockpit detail is non-existent except for half a pilot figure to fill the space between the canopy and the closed in hole where the pit should be. It needs a lot of work to bring it up to snuff and quite frankly, I think that effort is best put into other kits.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 23, 2005 4:40 PM

Hey is anyone building the 1/72 Testors Corsair???
Whats the detail like? does need any major work to get it up to scratch?

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, May 23, 2005 12:23 PM

Hey Rick in your photo the control stick has the ammo switch red, Being that I have only sat in one corsair I could not rember if it was black or red?????

Thad

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, May 23, 2005 10:01 AM

Thanks Thad.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, May 23, 2005 8:35 AM

The home office looks great Rick.

Thad

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, May 22, 2005 9:58 PM

Thanks Daniel. Wish you success at the Swap meet.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Sunday, May 22, 2005 9:43 PM

Rick Your pit looks great. Nice painting. Thumbs Up [tup]

I'm still no closer to starting this one. But, I'm going to a swap meet this weekend, so i might pick something up there.

-Daniel

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Jabbe

Member since
February 2005
From: Raleigh (NCSU)

Posted by Jabbe on Sunday, May 22, 2005 8:37 PM

So, I went to the hobby shop today, and got insignia white, not flat white. The bottom of my corsair will need another coat of paint. Doh!

I'm still in this build.

Joshua

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, May 22, 2005 10:08 AM

Joe, bstrump, wibhi2, Thanks for the comments guys. The IP is Eduard PE.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Saturday, May 21, 2005 10:44 PM

REALLY. That pit does look great. Did you use the Mike Grant decals on the IP?
I've used them on another project and they looked great.

And thanks oscarduece. I was wondering if it was because of something like that.

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

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bstrump

Member since
March 2004
From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Saturday, May 21, 2005 10:33 PM

That work in the pit looks fantastic, Rick! Thumbs Up [tup]

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Saturday, May 21, 2005 10:18 PM

rick that looks awesome.

joe

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Saturday, May 21, 2005 9:34 PM

A bit of progress to show. Got the pit completed. Actually had it done several days ago, but kept forgetting to upload the pics on Photobucket. The bird is now pretty much assembled & near ready for primer. I'll keep you all posted.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Saturday, May 21, 2005 10:41 AM

Thanks Oscar Thumbs Up [tup]

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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oscardeuce

Member since
April 2003

Posted by oscardeuce on Saturday, May 21, 2005 10:32 AM

Here is the original pic.

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bstrump

Member since
March 2004
From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Friday, May 20, 2005 9:47 PM

Good work on the bird, Joe. And fast, too! My models seemingly take forever and a day to get done. BTW, I still haven't started my build yet but I hope to get some time in on it this weekend.

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, May 20, 2005 9:35 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by oscardeuce

The decals are right. In the original photo of Boyington and LucyBelle, the kill markings were put on fast with no regard for which way they were facing.
Nice U- Bird

Could you post that pic or give a reference for it ?

Regards, Rick

RICK

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fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, May 20, 2005 9:35 PM

thanks for the info. i didnt know that.

joe

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, May 20, 2005 9:29 PM

OK Joe, glad to see the finished bird. Looks pretty good.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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oscardeuce

Member since
April 2003

Posted by oscardeuce on Friday, May 20, 2005 9:10 PM

The decals are right. In the original photo of Boyington and LucyBelle, the kill markings were put on fast with no regard for which way they were facing.
Nice U- Bird

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