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                        North African GB "All Subjects" (Start NOW - Finish 31st of Oct)

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, May 2, 2005 9:19 PM
                        Ok, time to show a little progress. Got the pit done on my Hasegawa 1/48 Bf-109E-4 Trop. A combination of kit & True Details resin parts. Not as nice as the Ultracast resin or Eduard PE, but I had the TD set in my stash & the modeling budget is getting a little stressed right now.




                        The RLM02 has a slightly more green hue than the pics show, but I didn't spend a lot of time on correcting color balance.

                        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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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Monday, May 2, 2005 9:28 PM
                        Rick - very clean looking! I like the look, honestly some of the PE sets are a bit TOO busy but this one adds enough without clutter...

                        can't wait to see more!!

                        oh will post a pic of Rudy tomorrow... spent the night chasing him around the house trying to wear him down.. he was exceedingly hyper for some reason.. even AFTER 2 hrs of running in the yard, I thought we had enough room.. maybe we need to expand to 3 acres to give him room enough haha......

                        it's funny, I heard growling outside my door, heard him yelp then run in the kitchen... thought one of the other dogs got too rough.. went out to investigate and evidently he bit himself or something like that... he was chasing his tail when I came out of the modeling room and the other 2 were asleep haha... I wonder what he did to himself that he had to yelp... (and why was he growling at himself???) a strange dog at best... Wink [;)]

                        no comments about the owner Jules or Sean! Propeller [8-]
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, May 2, 2005 9:36 PM
                        Thanks Tom. Most of it can't be seen on the finished model, so I sometimes wonder if the cost & effort are really worth it when detailing pits.

                        Rudy sounds like a real free spirit. Post some pics when you can.

                        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 Tuesday, May 3, 2005 12:45 AM
                        Tom Thanks for the kind words. I do a similar thing with my AB most of the time. Just pull the needle back a bit and you don't have to worry about adjusting the paint flow. But for freehand camo, I like to use it as a double action, it just works better for me that way. Give the freehand a go, I'm sure you're capable of it.

                        Rick Your cockpit looks very nice. Very clean paint job, and the detail is great.
                        -Daniel
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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 6:07 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900


                        no comments about the owner Jules or Sean! Propeller [8-]


                        [:0]
                        I'm shocked!!

                        Nothing would be further from my mind!

                        ::chuckle::
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 1:10 PM
                        Thanks Daniel. The pit is now in the fuselage, fuselage halves are joined & the wing is assembled. Have to do a little seam clean up & then join the wing to fuselage. Should move along pretty quick.

                        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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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 6:28 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1

                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900


                        no comments about the owner Jules or Sean! Propeller [8-]


                        [:0]
                        I'm shocked!!

                        Nothing would be further from my mind!

                        ::chuckle::


                        see? I knew I could trust a friend!!! (keeping one eye on Sean and the other on Jules)

                        no progress on the Ju87 so far, still pondering if I want to commit some time tonight to it... will let yall know later...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        stipp
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                          March 2004
                        • From: Chulak/Jaffa Cree!
                        Posted by stipp on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 5:36 AM
                        I have some new pics and will update this evening!
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 8:55 AM
                        Wow Rick the cockpit on your 109 looks great. Well done on a really nice paint and detailing job there.
                        I hear what you're saying about the old modeling budget, mine is in a bit of a recession at the moment.

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 2:03 PM
                        Thanks Darren. I think I've gone way over budget for the year & it's only May Sad [:(]. Somehow deficeit spending only works for Governments Smile [:)].

                        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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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 5:56 PM
                        Wow some great progress happening in hereThumbs Up [tup]

                        Daniel Fantastic build mate, you really nailed the camo job, She looks greatThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Karl & Rick great progress fellas, your builds are coming along nicely, thanks for sharing and keep us postedThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Speaking of progress i should have a few pics myself by tonight..............
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 6:45 PM
                        Jules, Looking forward to seeing your progress pics.

                        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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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 7:24 PM
                        Jules can't wait!! As for myself I got nothing done for this build.

                        I did respray the primer on the P-47 for the NA build (I sanded it with 2000 grit to get out a blemish) and couldn't find my Gloss Black (I think I picked up a flat black that was in the gloss bin last weekend) so I decided "hmm... gunmental is a glossy bluish black and if it doesnt work I can always use this kit for practice since I have another copy of it"

                        It came out the most interesting dark grey with a hint of blue...... in fact I am thinking of the next night fighter I do, using gunmetal plus a bit of black to darken it more. I'll take a pic of the color once it has dried enough to handle.

                        I know it's off topic but it could fit into a lot of GB's if it works out right!!!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        pingtang
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                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Thursday, May 5, 2005 12:21 AM
                        Jules Thanks mate. I'm looking forward to seeing some pics ttoo.

                        Tom Thanks for the tip, I'm interested to see how it comes out. And, doesn't matter about off topic around here. We spend more time off topic than on it seems. Especially if a certain "big-boned" nurse is mentioned..........
                        -Daniel
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 5, 2005 3:16 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by pingtang

                        Especially if a certain "big-boned" nurse is mentioned..........


                        Ahhh The "Kremp' phenomenonTongue [:P]Tongue [:P]still alive and well in these forumsThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Progress Pics





                        Here i was worried about TOM and his Martlett/Wildcat obsession and i've just taken a good look at my bench and realised that i may have a problem with 109 obsession[:0]
                        The NA 109 is the one with RLM 78 undersides                        Thumbs Up [tup]





                        I have done all the uppersurface colours on the G2 R1 Trop so if i can get this stupid digi camera working i'll post up a pic of where it's at now[tup
                        Incidentaly the 109 with the RLM 79 undersides is Hahn's Assi Hahn's red nosed F/4 and i know it's OFF TOPIC but i might as well show you fellas where i'm up to with that oneWink [;)]

                        BTW sorry about the crappy pic qualityDead [xx(]i really need to get a decent digital cameraDisapprove [V]

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 5, 2005 4:19 AM
                        OK so i did manage to get a shot but only one shot of the current status of my build.....
                        It's kinda hard with a camera thats held together with rubber bands not to mention that the veiw screen isn't working......Time for a new camera i thinkThumbs Up [tup]



                        Managed to get a slightly better pic..........



                        EDIT:::::::::::::added 2nd pic........
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                        blkhwkmatt
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: Northern hemisphere - most of the time-
                        Posted by blkhwkmatt on Thursday, May 5, 2005 5:24 AM
                        Jules good looking 109 my friend. I can totally understand the obsession, this is my first 109 and i cannot wait to build another!!! Keep up the good work!

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

                         

                         

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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, May 5, 2005 6:55 AM
                        Look great Jules!!! question: how did you mask that straight of a line on that intake on the fuselage side of the last set of pics... a compound curve isn't the easiest to mask!!

                        BTW: did I hear someone mention Kremps??? Whistling [:-^]
                        ---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, May 5, 2005 7:03 AM
                        Thanks Matt & Tom
                        Tom the outside of the intake was easy, the line on the inside was the tricky bitThumbs Up [tup]
                        Oh BTW i just used some Tamiya Tape and forced it into submission...........
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                        pingtang
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: NSW, Australia
                        Posted by pingtang on Thursday, May 5, 2005 7:57 AM
                        Nice job on your 109s Jules. Now if only queensland could produce as many good footy players as you do 109s, you'd just about fill up NSW's bench........

                        I'm starting to get an obsession too mate. I can't stop building Focke-wulf 190s. It's not that it's my favourite aircraft, I just love trying those funky camo scheme. I haven't even finished the one I'm working on, and I'm already eyeing off the next camo scheme I want to do........Ah well, could be worse....they could be painted maroon.Tongue [:P]
                        -Daniel
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                        tweety1
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                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Thursday, May 5, 2005 9:38 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by pingtang

                        Nice job on your 109s Jules. Now if only queensland could produce as many good footy players as you do 109s, you'd just about fill up NSW's bench........

                        .Ah well, could be worse....they could be painted maroon.Tongue [:P]


                        ::insert fish 'slapping' sound::

                        Not long to go now Pingy!!

                        New and improved young side for Qld this year!!
                        Team comes with Lockyer and a can of Baygon for you bug lovin' NSWelshman!!!!!!

                        Rick, Karl Excellent progress you guys.
                        Really like your pit RickWink [;)]

                        Jules Can't help the 109's mate, they kinda grow on ya.
                        I've got 2 built, and 2 more to go.
                        Then I have to buy an F type and a Z type to complete the 109 alphabetBig Smile [:D]

                        And that red nose jobby you got there, that is going to look fantastic mate!!!!!!!!!
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, May 5, 2005 6:08 PM
                        I agree with tweets... that one does look especially sweet! be sure to let us see pics when you finish Jules!
                        ---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, May 5, 2005 6:13 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

                        Thanks Matt & Tom
                        Tom the outside of the intake was easy, the line on the inside was the tricky bitThumbs Up [tup]
                        Oh BTW i just used some Tamiya Tape and forced it into submission...........



                        ahh I see Kremps has been helping you with your modeling skills.. grab that kit by the fuselage and SQQQQUUUUEEEEZE until it gives in! Wink [;)]
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, May 5, 2005 6:29 PM
                        oh yeah ---- here is the pic of the P-47 with gunmetal primer... it actually looks a bit more bluish black in real life but I couldn't get the pic to transform just right... a bit more black and I think it would work good for a nightfighter scheme... as it is it has a bit of depth to it which I like, it doesn't look so monotone!

                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, May 5, 2005 6:37 PM
                        Jules, Great work on the 109's 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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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Thursday, May 5, 2005 8:08 PM
                        Hi all, I saw this on Hyperscale (oops am I allowed to say that) this morning and thought it might be useful for anyone doing a Commonwealth AFV with a Caunter Scheme paint job.

                        http://misc.kitreview.com/tools/xtracolourcauntergp_1.htm

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, May 5, 2005 8:29 PM
                        Darren, no you are not allowed to mention Hyperscale ( I refer to it as Hyperwail ) on this Forum. The FSM Police may be at your door any moment Smile [:)]. A very cool scheme BTW, but Xtracolor paints are near impossible to find around here.

                        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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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 6, 2005 4:33 AM
                        Thanks for the kind words fellasThumbs Up [tup] I'll make sure i keep the pics coming........

                        Tom Yeah mate Old "Kremps" has been a real help to my modeling skills, although she has a tendency to be a little rough with the kits what with those dangerous thighs of hers........
                        BTW i like that colour and you right it would be a good colour for a nightfighter........

                        Darren How dare you spend time on a different siteShock [:O]Shock [:O]Shock [:O]Shock [:O] You can be expecting a midnight visit tonight in your ward from me and HER, we won't be after you we'll be after Charlie
                        BTW thanks for the link, I really like the Caunter schemeThumbs Up [tup]
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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Friday, May 6, 2005 6:49 AM
                        Darren - I forgot to reply to this last night... I like that scheme also... almost tempts me to build that Quad and do it in that scheme... would have to fudge on the silver grey and just try to match it close though...
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 6, 2005 8:01 AM
                        Hey Tom you made the 500th post.............
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