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                        Battle of Midway Aircraft Group Build

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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Monday, September 12, 2005 7:11 AM
                        Jules I just went back and looked at that again... I missed the obvious (it was written below the pics) this is the resin casting of the model... so there are no halves... there is another styrene set out there somewhere.. I'll see if I can find it here in the US...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Monday, September 12, 2005 8:47 PM
                        Jules check this out:

                        http://cgi.ebay.com/Classic-Airframes-Mitsubishi-A5M4-Claude-1-48th-scale_W0QQitemZ5996185721QQcategoryZ2587QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ShippingPayment

                        it's in the US but he ships worldwide, and the only other Classic kit out there was set at $50.00...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        darson
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                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Monday, September 12, 2005 9:17 PM
                        Great spotting Tom, I wonder how soon it will be before Jules places his bid?

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Monday, September 12, 2005 9:37 PM
                        Darren - depends on if the missus is nearby.. Wink [;)] That would make a stunning display right next to a P-26... has me thinking it does... the goldish tone with bright red highlights of the A5M4 right next to the colorful green or blue fuselage with yellow wings P-26...

                        it was a whole different aircraft world just prior to the war....
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:13 AM
                        IF you havn't noticed there is only one left now, as soon as i saw it i hit the buy it know button on two of themYeah!! [yeah]Party [party]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]
                        It works out to $75:00 US or about $100:00 AU to have them shipped here to Australia, well worth it IMHOThumbs Up [tup]

                        TOM What can i say mate, your a legendBow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]
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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 8:34 PM
                        Jules - happy to have helped you!!! I might go check and see if there is one left... Like I said that would look dandy next to a P-26A especially as there are many similarities...

                        hmmm I just realized something, I am leading this GB and I have yet to build something for it after the demise of the Zero... well not demise, actually I forgot why I stopped working on it.. something or nother broke and etc... etc...

                        I may have to ante up so one day we can close this build! Wink [;)]
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:02 PM
                        Tom, Mate if you want one remember i have a spare one, My purcahsing 2 was quite by accident cause i didn't really know how to navigate Ebay having never used it before, but i figured what the hell i can't hurt to have a spare in the stashThumbs Up [tup]

                        AS far as closing this build goes it's up to you mate but i don't mind if it keeps going, in fact i was hopeing to build the Claude in this threadThumbs Up [tup]
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                        tho9900
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                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, September 15, 2005 7:08 AM
                        Jules - no prob on closing it... notice I said 'one day' haha... like my mom would tell me when I would ask her when I would ask her when I would be old enough to own my own .22 cal gun.. her answer was always "one day"
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        bobbaily
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                        • From: Nashville, TN area
                        Posted by bobbaily on Thursday, September 15, 2005 8:37 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

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                        hmmm I just realized something, I am leading this GB and I have yet to build something for it after the demise of the Zero... well not demise, actually I forgot why I stopped working on it.. something or nother broke and etc... etc...

                        I may have to ante up so one day we can close this build! Wink [;)]


                        Tom-Have you ever considered building a Wildcat? From what I understand, they are very similar to a Martlett....Wink [;)] Just kidding.....

                        This has been a very enjoyable build....wouldn't mind seeing it hang around for a while longer-never know what will pop-up at the next Hobby Lobby sale run.

                        btw-the landing gear is on the Wildcat-made the mistake of doing it late in the day. My eyes aren't what they used to be! However, I will have to pick up a couple more for future builds-good detail, easy build (no surprises). Hope to finish it up this weekend...or next!

                        Bob

                         

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                        tho9900
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                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, September 15, 2005 7:22 PM
                        Bob - Wild... what?? never heard of them! Big Smile [:D] Actually I do have one on the shelf in the closet right now... that would fit the bill.. I am going to go out to greatmodels in a bit to see about getting another P-26 for the Pearl Harbor GB so maybe I'll get me something or nuther then...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, September 15, 2005 7:24 PM
                        Bob - I forgot to include this... I agree 100% on the Martle... umm.. Wildcat kit.. it really is an enjoyable build. I keep one around for when I get frustrated on something a little more complex... the build is so straightforward ion that one it gets me back interested in building again!
                        ---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, September 15, 2005 11:48 PM
                        Bob I've have the Wildcat on the go at the moment and i agree It's a fantastic kit, I have had to be a little more cautious not to obliterate all the raised rivets when cleaning up the seamsThumbs Up [tup]
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                        bobbaily
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                        • From: Nashville, TN area
                        Posted by bobbaily on Friday, September 16, 2005 3:05 PM
                        Status pic-landing gear on. Need to weather the undercarriage a bit. Also needs a shot of dull coat. Might get the canopy masked & painted this weekend-maybe not-social calander is starting to fill up....

                        Bob

                         

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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Friday, September 16, 2005 6:57 PM
                        Bob - not to nitpick but you got the color a little off, I see no Slate Grey or Dark Sea Grey... and where are the roundels? I don't recognize that star thingy on the side... Wink [;)]

                        hahaha just had to give you a hard time... looks great! Nice smooth paint and good weathering...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        bobbaily
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                          November 2003
                        • From: Nashville, TN area
                        Posted by bobbaily on Friday, September 16, 2005 7:54 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

                        ... and where are the roundels?


                        Roundels? Wasn't that one of the Motown groups from the 60's?Wink [;)]

                        Thanks for the kind words Tom.

                        Bob

                         

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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Friday, September 16, 2005 8:13 PM
                        I think that was Tommy James original backup group... "Tommy James and the Roundels" .. I think it was only later in his career when the Shondells showed up...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 17, 2005 2:54 AM
                        Bob you must be on a building binge mate, i just got through looking at you Na GB Mustang.......
                        Great builds BTWThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]
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                        pingtang
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                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Saturday, September 17, 2005 3:47 AM
                        Nice looking build so far Bob. I like the weathering you've done. Thumbs Up [tup]

                        -Daniel
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                        bobbaily
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Nashville, TN area
                        Posted by bobbaily on Saturday, September 17, 2005 6:20 AM
                        Thanks all. No binge...just trying to get caught up!

                        Bob

                         

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 17, 2005 6:41 AM
                        Thats kinda the way it works for me, i normally work on 3 kits at one and it seems that i don't finish often but all of a sudden i have 3 finished builds within a couple of weeks.....
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Saturday, September 17, 2005 10:22 AM
                        Same here... I have 3 in progress at the moment and found that is a good number.. when I get to the point of feeling working on one is monotonous or tedious I just put it to the side and go to the other one...


                        I am doing the Tamiya P-51 right now and finding it about as enoyable as the Wildcat... it could use more detail on the interior but that is something easily fixed with PE... maybe the next one. It's a combo Tuskegee airmen GB and a gift for one of my co-workers' sons.. HE recently learned who they were and has been reading about them and such.. I thought I could provide some visual reference for him as well as farm another kit out (I don't build them unless I know I can give them out somewhere... running out of room for them here)
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        PanzerWulff
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                          November 2004
                        • From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA
                        Posted by PanzerWulff on Saturday, September 17, 2005 6:50 PM
                        Well today is a sad day for me my great uncle Clifford Burke USN Retired died yesterday he was the man that got me interested in the Buffalo and other WWII navy aircraft as he had flown most of the navy fighters in the pacific. he was a great man and one of my heroes,he tought me so much through the stories of his career in the navy on through working for NASA as a technician on the Apollo project i will miss him so.
                        Angel [angel]Angel [angel]Angel [angel]Goodbye Uncle Kickie i dedicate my Buffalo to youAngel [angel]Angel [angel]Angel [angel]
                        ACE??? you were NEVER an ace AN ace HOLE maybe! (Lister to Rimmer on BBC's RED DWARF) Chris"Hey GRAVITY still works"Gray
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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Saturday, September 17, 2005 7:49 PM
                        My condolences to you and your faily Chris... I felt the same way when my uncle died... at least you got to talk to him about it. I never got to talk much with my Uncle about what he did in the Navy, and when I got interested I was halfway around the world in the Navy myself... There's so much I would have asked him.

                        I know everything will be fine.. he is up there with all the other veterans swapping war stories as we type!

                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        bobbaily
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                          November 2003
                        • From: Nashville, TN area
                        Posted by bobbaily on Saturday, September 17, 2005 9:22 PM
                        Chris
                        My condolences also. It is because of the sacrifices of that generation of men & women that we are able to enjoy the freedoms we have today.

                        Bob

                         

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                        bobbaily
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                          November 2003
                        • From: Nashville, TN area
                        Posted by bobbaily on Monday, September 19, 2005 9:41 AM
                        oops-discovered that the catapult gear is on backwards! Always wanted to try some CA De-bonder......

                        Bob

                         

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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Monday, September 19, 2005 7:48 PM
                        Bob - I did the same thing on my first Martlet... luckily I spotted it before the glue dried... Big Smile [:D] so you're in good company... well I wouldn't go THAT far... but... Wink [;)]

                        you mean landing gear or catapult hook?

                        Like I said... you're in good company!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        bobbaily
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                          November 2003
                        • From: Nashville, TN area
                        Posted by bobbaily on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 7:09 AM
                        catapult hook

                        and yes, I consider myself in good company.

                        same shame the 'Usual Suspects' are so spread out-would be nice to gather for a beer or cup of coffee on occasion. along with the occasional BBQ...

                        Bob

                         

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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 7:12 AM
                        Bob - that would be nice, a BBQ with the gang.. I imagine it would be a hoot! We couldn't have them too often lest the neighbors complained!

                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        PanzerWulff
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                        • From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA
                        Posted by PanzerWulff on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 7:46 AM
                        I'm back sorry i've been so quiet the past 2 days but im back on track doing some masking on the Buff before painting.........BBQ..MMMMMMMMMMM( i hope ya mean the low&slow varietyCowboy [C):-)] I'll bring the chilli lol 2 blue ribbons to prove how good mine isChef [C=:-)]) a BBQ i wish it would be cool to meet all of you guysDinner [dinner]Party [party]Yeah!! [yeah]
                        ACE??? you were NEVER an ace AN ace HOLE maybe! (Lister to Rimmer on BBC's RED DWARF) Chris"Hey GRAVITY still works"Gray
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                        PanzerWulff
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                          November 2004
                        • From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA
                        Posted by PanzerWulff on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 7:25 PM
                        WHOOPIEE i just went from a bad week to a good 1 I won a prize in my LHS's raffle i came in third and won 1 of 3 DML armor kits i already have the early Tiger 1 kit and i really dont like king tigers so i grabbed theSd.Kfz251/22 Ausf. D with the Pak 40 over the cabBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D] jeez and i just went in for paint lol
                        ACE??? you were NEVER an ace AN ace HOLE maybe! (Lister to Rimmer on BBC's RED DWARF) Chris"Hey GRAVITY still works"Gray
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