1/72 scale Attack Aircraft Group Build.

the_nitethyme

Member since
March 2005
From: Australia

Posted by the_nitethyme on Monday, April 11, 2005 8:01 PM

Duke Maddog: Thanks for the advice about weathering. Adam uses a mat varnish I get for him at Art supply stores. (I coat my paintings and drawings, and suggested this to him a while ago)
So, I think that I will start using spray on varnish to get this sealed effect, and then weather myself happily away...

I would like to get an airbrush. Great for doing your nails !

Stuka: I am working on a badge for you. Will give you an address to view shortly.

Kaz

http://www.users.bigpond.com/kazadz

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the_nitethyme

Member since
March 2005
From: Australia

Posted by the_nitethyme on Monday, April 11, 2005 8:18 PM

Stuka: try http://www.users.bigpond.com/kazadz/images/hawkertyphoon.png

If you like this, I will send by file to you.

Kaz

http://www.users.bigpond.com/kazadz

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 10:08 AM

Sounds good Kaz. Good luck in getting an airbrush. Some good ones can be gotten for great prices. I have a Badger 150 Double Action, and a cheap single action that I use occasionally. For best prospects do stop into the Airbrush and Painting Forum and look for threads describing airbrushes. You may find something better in those. They are very informative.

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the_nitethyme

Member since
March 2005
From: Australia

Posted by the_nitethyme on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 10:16 PM

Duke Maddog: Thanks for the advice.
Me thinks me talk the boyfriend into us buying a airbrush.

Just as a curio comment, I used to have my acrylic nails airbrushed, and the mail artists used glass cleaner to remove the paints. Just wondering if the same applies to figures/models.

Stuka: my email is kazandraaz@yahoo.com. I would like to know if you like the badge, and if you would like me to send it to you as a file. If so, email me your address.

Hows all the builds coming? I still have that last touch up paint job to do on the DR I, and then I think I might weather and *improve*.

Kaz

http://www.users.bigpond.com/kazadz

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 12:20 PM

Kaz, the only time I use glass cleaner to clean my airbrush is whenever I clean after spraying Future. The ammonia breaks down the Future making my AB squeaky clean. If you're using paints on your models which are affected by ammonia, then glass cleaner is a good cleaning agent. However, if you're using enamels, the best cleaning agent is a turpentine/brush cleaner, or paint thinner.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 14, 2005 1:34 AM

Whew! I'm back from a 6 day training camp out in the scrub! Was trying, but I got through it! Now, I'm back! Woohoo!
As you may have guessed, the fact that I was in the scrub means that my Hornet hasn't progressed any. However, everyone else's have! Great job all!
Cheers,
John

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Thursday, April 14, 2005 10:56 AM

Welcome back John. You've earned a few hours at the workbench. Go get some progress done my friend!

Everything's been moving along quite nicely so far. Looking forward to seeing you catch up.

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blkhwkmatt

Member since
September 2003
From: Northern hemisphere - most of the time-

Posted by blkhwkmatt on Thursday, April 14, 2005 4:40 PM

I have my F-16 D mostly assembled, and attempting my very first try at pre-shading. I think that i should have used a larger scale to begin with, but oh well, i love how convenient 1/72 is overall!!! I'll try to post some update pics as soon as possible since this weekend is looking pretty tied up. I also recieved my Hasegawa kits - the F/A-18F and F-14B, and am in awe of them! I havent done anything more than just drool over them so far but cannot wait to dive right in to them!!

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur!!! - Anything said in Latin sounds profound!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 14, 2005 6:17 PM

I've decided I'm actually going to use the high-vis cobra heads on the Hornet. The low-vis ones just aren't visible (well that stands to reason, doesn't it? Tongue [:P]

). Stand by.
Cheers,
John

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 15, 2005 1:42 AM

Hey everybody
I've finally got a whole bunch of free time so progress on my Typhoon is going to start again so keep an eye out for pics!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 15, 2005 1:02 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by the_nitethyme
I have no idea what rib tape is, and if anyone could explain this product, and process to me, I would be grateful. I gather it is to simulate a realistic wing structure.

Frostygirl: thanks for the info regarding Airfix. I am not totally put-off by the kits, yet, and will start another couple of Airfix kits soon, but they will be different models.
Also, thankyou for the links to your pics. I do not know why I cannot see your pics in threads, or not see the DVII.

Kazandra (Kaz)

Kaz:
rib tape was applied on some wwi a/c 2 reinforce the fabric over the ribs.
on the modeling side, rib tape decals r often used 2 replace sanded off
rib detail w/ a more subtle effect... they r also used just like on the real a/c,
as seen on the lower wing of my Dvii (the thin blue stripes).

have u been able u see the Dvii yet ? not sure why u can't see those pix...
Airfix kits r okay, but the newer Academy kits r much better than that Camel...
& ur work doesn't look slapped together 2 me !

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 15, 2005 6:46 PM

Heres a pic that I took a while ago just before i sprayed on the white for the invasion stripes!

Sorry about the poor pic I'll try and post some better ones of my latest progress!

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the_nitethyme

Member since
March 2005
From: Australia

Posted by the_nitethyme on Friday, April 15, 2005 9:46 PM

FrostyGirl: Thanks for the kind words :)
On the album page you advised for the D VII, I only see boxes, no pictures, no matter how long I wait.

I do spend a lot of time in pre-assembly. Clean peices, wash peices, paint, etc.etc.
I keep reminding myself that it is my boyfriend that is the Modeller, and I am his apprentice. (But there is no way in the world I am going to start making tanks and guns for him!)

I still have not got back to my DR I, but hope to this afternoon or tomorrow morning (before a barbeque), with 'the boy'.

http://www.users.bigpond.com/kazadz

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 16, 2005 7:38 AM

OK I finally got onto putting some decals on. Not all of them are on yet, but most of the major decals are there. In these 2 pics, you can see basically what the livery is. At the front, you can see the high-vis 'cobra head' and behind it, the RAAF roundel, a blue circle with a red kangaroo inside it. In the second pic, you can see the Southern Cross emblazened on the vertical fin, with the tri-colour ID flag next to it. Down near the bottom, you can see the a/c's ID number- A21-8.

Hope you like 'em.
Cheers,
John

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Saturday, April 16, 2005 1:15 PM

Love the F-18 John! I want those decals! I need to do an Australian F-18, and those decals look perfect.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 16, 2005 5:18 PM

Great work john
As for myself I'm just putting on the last of the masking tape and then I'm going to spray the rest of my invasion stripes!

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Saturday, April 16, 2005 5:31 PM

hey duke if ya want them aussie decals go take a look at leading edge web site.they have a 20 years paint scheme coimng out real soon. Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 16, 2005 8:00 PM

Thanks, Duke! Try this link. It's got ordering info and everything you need. All prices are in aussie dollars (AUD).

http://www.hobbycentre.com.au/AUSSDE02.html

Hope that helps.
Cheers,
John

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the_nitethyme

Member since
March 2005
From: Australia

Posted by the_nitethyme on Saturday, April 16, 2005 9:06 PM

Excellent build John ! The Cobra head is very cool...

Me too loves the decals. I'll have to think about some more Australian planes for the future. I have one Walrus (Shagbat).

Stuka: Are you interested in the badge I built? If not I will remove it from my host.

I wonder how we are all doing with our constructions? So far all pictures I have seen posted have been most impressive. I really had no idea of just how fine an art modelling was.

I suppose I am now a convert. Acrylic paints to replace nail varnishes! LOL

Kaz

http://www.users.bigpond.com/kazadz

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Sunday, April 17, 2005 12:00 PM

Thanks gentlemen for the links for those decals. When I've got the cash, I'll be ordering. I appreciate it.

Kaz, you're coming along fine. I can't wait to see what you've got built so far. Keep up the great work.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 17, 2005 4:33 PM

Hey the_nitethyme
The badge is excellent where can I get it from?Forget that I think I've already got it!
P.S Thanks again for the badge I appreciate it a lot!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 18, 2005 6:24 AM

Looking great John. By the way I am extending the deadline for this build so that I stand a chance to get something done. New end date is the end of the year (31/12/2005), so feel free to build as many kits as you want. Hopefully I will be able to get 3 birds in. The A6 Intruder which I have just completed the cockpit on, an F16 'Top Gun' and also an Su35. This extension is purely selfish reasons as I have just had another bike 'moment' at the weekend and have damaged my knee and maybe fractured my wrist. Damned machines! Anyway this will allow many of you who are doing so well to start more kits!! Hope none of you mind!

Thanks all,

Dan

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 18, 2005 7:15 AM

Sorry to hear about your 'bike moment' Dan. At least this'll give you more modelling time!! Big Smile [:D]

I'm now wading into the HUGE job of applying all the tiny little warning stencils on the Hornet!! I had no idea there were so many!! Anyway, I've finished the top part, so I'm now working on the sides. Not much use posting pics though, because most of them are too small to be shown by my little camera.
Cheers,
John

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 18, 2005 9:05 AM

Thanks John. The doc's said that I need to rest for about 2 months (I'm sure he meant 2 weeks though!!).

Good luck with your decal applying, can be a laborious job a times but well worth the effort!

Dan

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Monday, April 18, 2005 12:15 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dan1677

By the way I am extending the deadline for this build so that I stand a chance to get something done. New end date is the end of the year (31/12/2005), so feel free to build as many kits as you want.

Well, I guess I now have a reason to pull out a few more kits and get started! Curses! More reason to have fun! I'll get you for this Dan! Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 18, 2005 4:17 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dan1677

By the way I am extending the deadline for this build so that I stand a chance to get something done. New end date is the end of the year (31/12/2005)

Thats handy for me as I'm ladened down with several other group builds at the moment!
I finished spraying my D-Day stripes yesterday and they turned out even better than I expected so I sprayed a clear gloss to protect them abd I 'm now masking it all of to start with the colour coats and camo! I'll post a progress pic soon!

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the_nitethyme

Member since
March 2005
From: Australia

Posted by the_nitethyme on Monday, April 18, 2005 6:51 PM

Dan: Yippee!!! I am running around the room like a child on Christmas morning.

Duke: Thanks again for the kind words. As my boyfriend would tell you, I am trying !?!

Since there is provision to build more than one model for this group build now, I will link some pics of the aircraft I have built since the DR I.

SPAD XIII

I have an Albatros DV/Va to build next, and am having a terrible time trying to get the right colours from the LHS.
Come On {LHS}, we still build WWI models, and need the paints stocked!
I wish to build Richthofven's Albatros, but if I continue having my current nightmares with paint supply, I may change my scheme.

Whats next? Well, I have a nice *little* collection of some of the important biplanes of the past, and would like to continue building WWI and pre/post WWI biplanes.
Any suggestions?

Thanks all and 'push on' with those *fantastic* attack aircraft you are all building.

Kaz :)

http://www.users.bigpond.com/kazadz

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 11:14 AM

Well Kaz, here is one idea:

I also have another little Polikarpov and an Ilyushin biplane I need to shoot pics of as well. While I'm at it, I may as well get the pics of my Italian Cr34 Falco too!

I'll post them when I get them taken.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 3:16 PM

Just on the topic of WW1 aircraft ! Has anyone built Academys 1/32 Sopworth Camel ? I happen to have on in my stash and I thought about building it?

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the_nitethyme

Member since
March 2005
From: Australia

Posted by the_nitethyme on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 5:09 PM

Stuka:

I have just completed construction and paint of an Academy Sopwith Camel. I need to do HEAPS of touch ups. I also erred with the placement of decals. (Hence my lack of pictures at the moment)

I will post the Sopwith Camel shortly, with some build notes.

Kaz

http://www.users.bigpond.com/kazadz

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