TUSKEGEE AIRMEN GROUP BUILD

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 28, 2005 7:37 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

QUOTE: Originally posted by frostygirl

QUOTE: Originally posted by brandonp51
...got to detail it and add the machine guns, etc. It's kind of a pity putting all this detail into the inside of a bomber though, because you'll never really see it.

brandonp51:
ah, but u will know it's in there...

frosty

Unfortunately that argument never seems to cut the mustard with my wife when I'm trying to justify buying PE and resin detail sets

Darren

Frosty........Brandon we know it's there to Thumbs Up [tup]

Darren i've had this argument with my Wife as well Black Eye [B)]

But the bottom line is I can't build a kit without it anymore so it's an argument she can never win Smile [:)]

But if all alse fails just buy it on the sly Thumbs Up [tup]

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darson

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From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Thursday, January 27, 2005 4:59 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by frostygirl

QUOTE: Originally posted by brandonp51
...got to detail it and add the machine guns, etc. It's kind of a pity putting all this detail into the inside of a bomber though, because you'll never really see it.

brandonp51:
ah, but u will know it's in there...

frosty

Unfortunately that argument never seems to cut the mustard with my wife when I'm trying to justify buying PE and resin detail sets Big Smile [:D]

Darren

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 2:24 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by brandonp51
...got to detail it and add the machine guns, etc. It's kind of a pity putting all this detail into the inside of a bomber though, because you'll never really see it.

brandonp51:
ah, but u will know it's in there... Big Smile [:D]

frosty

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didfaI

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From: Vallejo, CA

Posted by didfaI on Thursday, January 27, 2005 1:45 PM

Frostygirl:
Happy to oblige. Big Smile [:D]

This is what the Forum is all about! sharing information.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 11:42 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by lodni_k

Brandon, that is Awesome!! I really love to start next month, with it being Black History Month but I don't want to rush it. I will be finishing up my Sherman for the Battle of the Bulge GB and I will be dedicating it to the 761st Tank Battalion; ) BTW, Frosty, I may do a T-6 Texan for this GB also. - Calvin

Ditto 2 Brandon, great find !!!!!
Calvin:
no worries, no rushing necessary, just take ur time !
& it would b great 2 have another Texan in the build, i found a testor's Texan in 1/72
but i think it's the Navy version so i'm not sure if it would do 4 this subject.
& bravo 2 u 4 modeling the 761st TB !!
i had never heard of those guys until i started my Tuskegee research !

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 11:35 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by didfaI

Frosty Girl: If I had your e-mail add, I'd send it to you. It contains an overall view of the 332nd from start to finish. A/c flown, markings, timeline history, kits & decals for T/A a/c.
If anyone esle would like it I'd be happy to send.
(didfa@aol.com)

didfal:
i got ur e-mail yesterday,
thanx 4 sending it so quickly !

best wishes,

frosty Smile [:)]

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Jeeves

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February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 10:14 PM

I am waiting for the official start date of Feb 1st....

Mike

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 4:18 PM

have any of you started? i'm about 1/2 way done with my B-25 fuselage... now i've just got to detail it and add the machine guns, etc. It's kind of a pity putting all this detail into the inside of a bomber though, because you'll never really see it. Sad [:(]

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didfaI

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From: Vallejo, CA

Posted by didfaI on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 8:40 AM

Frostygirl:
Capt. Pruitt's P-47D, Razoback was NMF w/red nose ring and entire tail. Trim tabs are yellow along with wing bands. Black anti-glare panel on the nose and A/C # is 39. "Alice Jo" isn't indicated but since his P-51D had the name, I'll put it on mine.This is the info provided with the Testors kit #520.Sorry that my scanner is DIFM. My 2 cents [2c]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:49 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by frostygirl

QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

Ok so what company makes the decals for BUNNIEand can i get them in Aus

Jules:
i think there was an Aeromaster decal set that had BUNNIE on it, but i'm not sure...
rjkplasticmod did BUNNIE in 1/48 last year, here's a link 2 his thread...
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/pop_printer_friendly.asp?TOPIC_ID=18220[
rick, i hope u don't mind .... but i like looking at ur TA P-51 !

frosty

Thanks Frosty Big Smile [:D]

The decal set is from aeromaster, shouldn't be too hard to track a set down......
Rick Fantastic looking Mustang Thumbs Up [tup]

i hope i can get mine to look as good Wink [;)]

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djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:48 AM

Thanks Mike.. If you do find any other info, I'm interested!

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Jeeves

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February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 10:22 PM

Tuskegee Iron Dogs were not too colorful from what I have read- just your basic olive drab over neutral gray with a red spinner.....

Mike

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djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 4:23 PM

Frosty (and Jeeves!), thanks for the info. Been surfing for info on Tuskegee P-39 and came up so far with very little.. I'd have loved a colourful bird but it remains elusive so far. I suppose I can always go for the one shown in the sketch if I do not find anything else. My P-39 is the Academy offering, Frosty. Looks like a neat little model.

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Jeeves

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February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 3:00 PM

Just a side note to the sketch that frosty reposted-- it isn't evident from the pic but the code on the door is CF

Mike

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:31 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

Ok so what company makes the decals for BUNNIEand can i get them in Aus

Jules:
i think there was an Aeromaster decal set that had BUNNIE on it, but i'm not sure...
rjkplasticmod did BUNNIE in 1/48 last year, here's a link 2 his thread...
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/pop_printer_friendly.asp?TOPIC_ID=18220
rick, i hope u don't mind .... but i like looking at ur TA P-51 ! Big Smile [:D]

frosty

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DanCooper

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March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:14 PM

As it seems to be difficult for me to find AM decals, I'll have to settle with the decals provided with Academy's P-51 (the kit hasn't arrived at my HS yet)

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:04 PM

Brandon, that is Awesome!! Bow [bow]

I really love to start next month, with it being Black History Month but I don't want to rush it. I will be finishing up my Sherman for the Battle of the Bulge GB and I will be dedicating it to the 761st Tank Battalion; ) BTW, Frosty, I may do a T-6 Texan for this GB also. - Calvin Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 11:57 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Jeeves

Domi:
here's the pic....
HTH,

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 11:09 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

Thanks, Frosty. I'll hunt them down!

check the sketch posted earlier by Jeeves, linked in next post.

QUANTO COSTA decals r included in this THREE GUYS REPLICAS sheet:

http://www.amtechmodels.com/tgr_view.cfm?Item=TGR48017

the only problem is they r in 1/48... u could possibly scan/reduce/print in 1/72, or use them as a pattern 2 make new ones , maybe ?
BTW: will u b building the Academy Airacobra kit or the Heller one ?

frosty Smile [:)]

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didfaI

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From: Vallejo, CA

Posted by didfaI on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 9:33 AM

Frosty Girl: If I had your e-mail add, I'd send it to you. It contains an overall view of the 332nd from start to finish. A/c flown, markings, timeline history, kits & decals for T/A a/c.
If anyone esle would like it I'd be happy to send.

(didfa@aol.com) Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 24, 2005 4:16 PM

Hey Lodni_k or anyone else doing a B-25....

JACKPOT!!!

http://www.tuskegee.com/html/images/B25%20FINAL%20IMAGE.jpg

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djmodels1999

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From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, January 24, 2005 3:12 PM

Thanks, Frosty. I'll hunt them down!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 24, 2005 2:18 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by didfaI

Soon as I get my scanner up/working, I'll send the 'markings' sheet of the Testors' P-47D of Capt. Pruitt's a/c...

didfal:
still hoping 2 see those markings 4 Capt. Pruitt's P-47D vwersion of ALICE JO...
also, is ur offer of the 4 page TA squadron markings / history still open ?
i'm trying 2 put together as many references as possible before Feb. 1st.
thanx in advance,

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 24, 2005 12:07 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by brandonp51

Question: I have yet to find any actual clear reference pictures so that i can put the right tail #, etc. So... does it have to be historical, or can i just apply random numbers as long as it looks genuine?

brandonp51:
welcome 2 the build, & congrats on ur choice of subject !
i thought u mite b predisposed 2 doing a mustang based on ur handle... Wink [;)]

as far as historical accuracy goes, it's up 2 u how far u want 2 dig...
if u can't find pix 2 work from, just do the best u can.
i certainly won't complain or nitpick !
good luck w/ ur B-25J !

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 24, 2005 10:51 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

Well, Frosty, count me in too, with a P-39Q. 1/72, of course! I need to find references on the Airacobra they used. Any idea where?

Domi:
welcome 2 the TAGB !
the only TA Airacobra that is easy 2 do would b QUANTO COSTA...
there r a couple of pix in an earlier post by Jeeves...

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 24, 2005 8:30 AM

Question: I have yet to find any actual clear reference pictures so that i can put the right tail #, etc. So... does it have to be historical, or can i just apply random numbers as long as it looks genuine?

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 24, 2005 1:01 AM

Very cool, brandon!! I got the -J kit here in Japan for this build & was looking for pics myself. Thanks for the site, also! I may just build my 1/72 Academy T-6G up in Tuskegee Airmen markings! - Calvin

Nice job finding out the nose art,BTW! Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 23, 2005 10:44 PM

Ok so what company makes the decals for BUNNIEand can i get them in Aus Question [?]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 23, 2005 9:50 PM

Well, these are pretty much the only pictures i've found for the 477th (if anyone else is doing a B-25)

(This patch is for the 618th Bomber Squadron)

Here's a good site.
http://s96920072.onlinehome.us/Gal1/301-400/gal317_Tuskegee_Bates/gal317.htm

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tho9900

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July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, January 23, 2005 9:13 PM

Brandon, the 477th Medium Bombardment Group... check out the link to http://www.tuskegeeairmen.org/MainFrameset.htm it has a brief history as well as other history of the unit...

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