TUSKEGEE AIRMEN GROUP BUILD

tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Friday, February 18, 2005 6:49 AM

Looks good Jeeves! Guards Red is what my decals list as the tail color so you might not be far off... Not sure which I will use so I guess I will have to compare pics and see which is more aesthetically pleasing when it comes time to paint it...

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Thursday, February 17, 2005 10:57 PM

OK-- finally something to show off Wink [;)]

I haven't sprayed on the OD on the upper surface yet- thus the red overspray- but here is my P-47 so far.....my LHS was out of Insignia Red so I used Guards Red instead and am quite happy with the results....

Mike

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didfaI

Member since
December 2002
From: Vallejo, CA

Posted by didfaI on Thursday, February 17, 2005 5:30 PM

fighnjoe: 1/48th is just what I'm lookin' for! Big Smile [:D]

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, February 17, 2005 5:24 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by didfaI

2. Who has "kitten" decals for the P-51? I'm ready to talk trade, etc.
didfa@aol.com

1/48?

joe

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didfaI

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December 2002
From: Vallejo, CA

Posted by didfaI on Thursday, February 17, 2005 10:18 AM

1. Military.com has a great list of T/A articles on line today. Might wanna check it out.
2. Who has "kitten" decals for the P-51? I'm ready to talk trade, etc.
didfa@aol.com Eight Ball [8]

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Thursday, February 17, 2005 9:32 AM

This is were I am at with my build. She is coming along great, I have some touch ups still to do, after that Im on to decals Smile [:)]

Thad

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Thursday, February 17, 2005 8:39 AM

She looks good from here Joe.

Thad

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 17, 2005 5:28 AM

Joe nice build Thumbs Up [tup]

Good to see you got those gaps under control............

Tom i recieved your email Thumbs Up [tup]

thanks mate for going to the trouble...........

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 5:12 PM

i hope i never see that big of a gap again. but on a lighter front. some teaser pics, shes not done but she is close.

and one to test the zoom on the camera

edit. i added a slight wash to the landing gear but i am calling this build done. wow 1/48 in four days

joe

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 1:42 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by KINGTHAD

Frosty, in your list at the first of this post you have me down as P-51D, the one im doing is a P-51B. ..
Thad

oops....

& i even knew Topper iii was a B/C type, because i'm building it also...
sorry, i am such a space cadet today !
i changed it now....

frosty Smile [:)]

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 12:45 PM

Frosty, in your list at the first of this post you have me down as P-51D, the one im doing is a P-51B. I still have some decals in 1/48 scale if anyone is interested.

Thad

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 8:45 AM

Frosty Im doing a P-51B called Topper III.

Thad

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 11:14 PM

Frosty, I'm doing the P-51D of First Lieutenant Charles White of the 301st Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group "Creamers Dream".

Joe, My hat is off to you Joe, that kit looks great.

Cheers
Darren

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 4:28 PM

frosty the subject is skippers darlin', pilot captain andrew d. "jug" turner. 100fs 332nd fg 15th af ramatelli italy 1944.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 2:37 PM

Jeeves:
thanx 4 the info, & that link was great 2 see !
someday i will have a TA shelf in 1/72 & i hope it will look
even half as good as those builds !!!
i am inspired 2 get 2 building my academy p-51c kit,
& i mite have 2 break down & order a stearman PT-17,
because the one on there looks so slick !
(& because nobody has claimed that a/c yet; i knew it wouldn't b
too popular ! )

frosty Smile [:)]

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 2:26 PM

I am doing a Tuskegee Jug....there won't be a name on it per se....so that will be obscure Smile [:)]

I will also eventually be building INA the Macon Belle-- Lee Archer's ride-- not sure when I will start it, but since this is an open-ended build I figure I'd add it. In my wanderings-- I found this link at ARC that might be interesting for some of you:

http://s96920072.onlinehome.us/Gal1/301-400/gal317_Tuskegee_Bates/gal317.htm

Mike

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 2:06 PM

note to all TAGB builders:
would everyone who knows which a/c they r building
please repost the name asap ?
i know some folks weren't sure, & some mite have changed, so....
this will give us an idea of which a/c still haven't been spoken 4.
not that it matters 4 the build; if somebody is already doing the a/c
u want 2 build, that's ok too...
i just want 2 add them 2 the builder's list up top...
thanx,

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 2:01 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by lodni_k

Frosty, could you also add my name to the list for people that need decals. ...
if someone wants to model "Little Freddie" or "Bunnie" all they need to do is
email me w/ addy and I'll send em out to them. ..Calvin

lodni_k:
as good as done, amigo !
& thanx !

tho9900:
i know BUNNIE was a D model, & there is no racy nose art on that a/c,
only the name printed in red w/ black outline...
e-mail lodni_k & he will hook u up, i'll bet !

fightnjoe:
ur pit looks fantastic !
nice recovery on the gaps, & she's looking fine in her silver & red colors.

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 5:19 AM

Frosty, could you also add my name to the list for people that need decals. Blush [:I]

I have the 1/48 Hasegawa P-51D "332nd Fighter Group" kit and, since I'm gonna be building the 1/72 Mitchell & Academy Mustang ( and maybe the T-6 Tongue [:P]

)I thought I would put this out there. Now, I will need the regular stencils 'n stuff but if someone wants to model "Little Freddie" or "Bunnie" all they need to do is email me w/ addy and I'll send em out to them. Big Smile [:D]

I needed this kit for a 1971 Guatemala Air Force F-51 'Stang @ La Aurora Air Base. Tongue [:P]

- Calvin

BTW - really great work, everyone!!

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Monday, February 14, 2005 9:55 PM

Woohoo joe-- you nailed it!! Ain't nothing like a red tail Stang!!!

Mike

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, February 14, 2005 9:31 PM

ok after some lessons in how to close a gap here i am with even more progress. this build is going very very quickly. i am amazed. even with the gap problem.

first the gap filling

now for some painted pics.

so whatcha think.

joe

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darson

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February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Monday, February 14, 2005 5:31 AM

Dear oh dear Joe, that sure looks like a heck of a challenge, but I'm sure you're good enough. As Jules said, it's time to break out the putty.

Mental note to self, avoid ICM P-51C at all costs Whistling [:-^]

Darren

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 14, 2005 3:44 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

::nervous look:: what... Kremps has been talking again? She's made up the whole thing... especially the thing with the bacon and Ginger Ale... it never happened...

good Jules, just forward me your postal address and I will get them right off! (Meaning in a few days when I remember)

Bacon and Ginger Ale Laugh [(-D]

cracked me up.....

Thanks for going to the trouble Tom i appreciate it Thumbs Up [tup]

Emails on it's way.....

Joe Nice looking pit Thumbs Up [tup]

but what gives with the fit Question [?]

the gap in the wing leading edge is enormous[:0] are you sure that some of the internal wing structure isn't to high and causing the gap because that looks to dramatic to be warping.......
I have the ICM Spitfire MK 8 and i did have a little trouble with the parts fit but nothing compared to that........Anyhow break out the putty mate Wink [;)]

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, February 13, 2005 9:55 PM

ok so i said good stuff to soon. guess what happened to me today.

see what i mean.

joe

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fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, February 13, 2005 10:57 AM

well after much delay i finally got started on my entry for this build. an icm p-51c 1/48. i got the cockpit done and installed. the belts are tinsil, they are better but still not exact. i am getting closer.

pics.....................

joe

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tho9900

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From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, February 13, 2005 10:23 AM

::nervous look:: what... Kremps has been talking again? She's made up the whole thing... especially the thing with the bacon and Ginger Ale... it never happened... Whistling [:-^]

good Jules, just forward me your postal address and I will get them right off! (Meaning in a few days when I remember) Disapprove [V]

---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, February 13, 2005 7:36 AM

Thanks Tom Thumbs Up [tup]

Ya Know Kremps was wrong about you Buddy.......YOUR A TOPS BLOKE Big Smile [:D]

BTW Just send em to me and i'll forward a set to Tweets, Ummm Kitten and Apache would be the one's, Darren has got Creamers dream covered Thumbs Up [tup]

Thanks again Tom Jules..............

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tho9900

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July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, February 13, 2005 6:53 AM

oh yeah! I am glad you jogged the old memory Jules... which ones to you want? Kitten, Apache or Creamers Dream? I think I told Sean I'd send him a set also... I'll send whichever two ya want to one of ya and they can forward them to the other...

---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, February 13, 2005 4:34 AM

So Tom if your not doing Creamers dream does this mean you have spare Tuskegee decals Question [?]

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tho9900

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July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Saturday, February 12, 2005 8:36 AM

most definitely... one day when I am old and grey... I plan on strarting some bombers.. lots of nice nose art there.. might even try to do some printed decals to see if I can get a decent looking piece of nose art...

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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