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tho9900

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July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, July 31, 2005 8:11 PM

Bob - looking good!!! is that preshading I see? I like it on your kit.. very subtle, some do it too heavy and it is a bit overbearing...

can't wait to see finished pics!!!

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

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Sunday, July 31, 2005 7:50 PM

Frosty & Karl-Great work! Looking forward to the finished product.

Some work on the F-6A this weekend-landing gear attached (no doors attached yet), exhaust painted rust and attached and the yellow wing stripe applied. Prop is not glued on yet-just placed on for these pics. Awaiting the mask before attempting to paint the canopy. Also need to apply exhaust stains and other weathering.

Bob

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Friday, July 29, 2005 10:34 PM

The 109 is indeed looking good Frosty. I see it's all preped for your usual super detailing effort! Keep us posted.

Dave

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, July 29, 2005 8:36 PM

Looking good so far Frosty. Keep us posted.

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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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Friday, July 29, 2005 4:27 PM

Frostygirl That 109 looks like it's coming along nicely.

Thanks for the encouragement on the Semo, I'm hoping it's good preparation for the Panther I've got planned for the Battle for Germany GB later in the year.

Keep plugging away at the Horten, I/m not sure my Semo would survive a trip across the Atlantic! And I still haven't finished the Ju287 I started for the Prototypes GB!

Progress Update

The Semovente has now been dry brushed, tracks added, and numerous details such as the jack, Jerry cans etc added. So almost finished, which just leaves the MS406.......

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 29, 2005 2:39 PM

progress update:
here's a pic of where the bf-109 is at so far :

the underside of the wings has been weathered, the fuselage
has not... yet...
kit is italeri 1/72 bf-109F2/4...

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 29, 2005 2:33 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by KJ200

Pictures.....

Karl

KJ200:
if i didn't know better, i'd think u were an armor modeler !
that looks fantastic... when it's done, please send it over 2
my house & it can blow up my Ho229, then i won't have 2 putty
& sand the dratted thing any more ! Wink [;)]

frosty

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Friday, July 29, 2005 6:53 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

[b]

just one big happy dysfunctional family I tell ya! We should start an endless group build where we build anything our fancy takes us to at the moment and no one cares about off topic stuff!

Yep, we put the 'fun' in dysfunctional....... Wink [;)]

btw-put the landing gear & wheels on the Mustang last night. Somewhat of a battle, axle & wheel opening were of different diameters. Fortunatly I found a small enough drill bit in the tool box. Again, another reminder to 'pre-fit' components before attaching to the plane. Hope to finish everything off (except the canopy-awaititng masks from Great Models) this weekend. Big decision is whether to be 'accurate' and attach the landing gear door in the closed position or go with the standard door down look..... Approve [^]

Bob

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Friday, July 29, 2005 3:50 AM

Thanks for the encouragement on the Semo guys. This is the first AFV I've tackled in 20 years, and I was never an AFV builder back then!

The wash was a mix of Windsor & Newton Black & Burnt Umber water colour applied liberally with a brush, and allowed to harden before being wiped off with a damp Q tip. In typical wingy thingy fashion I AB'd the entire vehicle in Future, not sure that the armour guys do that prior to a wash, but it worked fine for me.

The tracks are all painted as well now, just a base coat of Tyre Black, followed by a light dusting of Rust, and then a dry brushing with Steel.

I'm hoping to have it finished this weekend, with pictures to follow.

By the way, what topic are we supposed to be on? Same faces, different GB, just not sure which any more. Confused [%-)]

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Thursday, July 28, 2005 8:50 PM

I think Kremps took care of the off topic problem a long time ago. Now any post that doesn't contain her name is considered on topic.

Karl - Nice looking target you're building there. I like the look of the wash you've done. Can't wait to see the final results.

Tom - Looking forward to seeing your 190. It's one of my favourite aircraft (I've built two A's and am doing a D-13 now). Do you know what camo scheme you'll be doing yours in yet?

-Daniel

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Thursday, July 28, 2005 8:28 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

This is a nice group we have gotten together on all these builds now (the usual suspects) no one is nagging me that I shouldnt be posting pics of my 190 because they weren't in NA etc.. just one big happy dysfunctional family I tell ya! We should start an endless group build where we build anything our fancy takes us to at the moment and no one cares about off topic stuff!

excuse the typos but I am tired....

Since when does anyone around here need an excuse for going off topic? Evil [}:)]

Dave

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 28, 2005 7:57 PM

RICK-whenya gonna post pics?

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, July 28, 2005 7:45 PM

Hey Tom, Why are you posting pics of the FW-190 ? They weren't used in NA you know.

Just pulling your chain Guy Smile [:)]

.

It is a really nice kit, but 1/32 is just too darn big for my display areas. That said, I do have the Revell 1/32 He-162 in my stash, which I'll probably do for the Battle for Germany GB.

Karl, Very nice work so far. Looks great.

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 Thursday, July 28, 2005 7:14 PM

Karl - your build is brilliant! I really like the effect the was gave to it... I think you'll like the powders,, on my martlet I used just pastels but like the weathering powders (not just for straks and grime, all over) and I really liked the way it came out.

Karl and Dave - should have you all a cockpit photo tomorrow monring.. today was a VERY late day at work (14+ hours a day for almost 3 days striaght) so I think I will take the night off with a little beer and relax in front of the TV. besides I don't feel safe with a fresh 11 blade in my hand right now hahah... might fall asleep and impale myself...

This is a nice group we have gotten together on all these builds now (the usual suspects) no one is nagging me that I shouldnt be posting pics of my 190 because they weren't in NA etc.. just one big happy dysfunctional family I tell ya! Wink [;)]

We should start an endless group build where we build anything our fancy takes us to at the moment and no one cares about off topic stuff!

excuse the typos but I am tired....

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

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Thursday, July 28, 2005 1:25 PM

Karl That Semo is looking awesome. Can't wait to see the finished results.

Tom I've been dying to do a German 1/32 project. just might have to take a closer look at that Fw 190 kit (once I see what you've done with it of course Smile [:)]

).

Dave

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Thursday, July 28, 2005 11:07 AM

Pictures.....

The next step now will be dry brushing, followed by weathering. I've just bought some weathering powders, so I'll be having a play with those as part of this project, as well as the application of a filter coat to pull the whole lot together.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Thursday, July 28, 2005 6:58 AM

Tom Thanks for the photos. It doesn't look like it will be too much bigger than the He162, and there's a display case at Ikea that I've had my eye, that should be large enough to accomodate 3 or 4 1/32 scale fighters. Sounds like I'll be needing to buy it in the near future!

I hope you get some build time between feeding the dogs and wearing the pinny. Wink [;)]

I'm in the midst of a week off with the wife and kids, hence actually making major progress on the Semo and the 109D.

Tanky Good to hear you're enjoying the Iwata. Sounds like a great brush, it also sounds like you need to do some work on that stash!

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, July 28, 2005 6:25 AM

yeah that and ohhhhh... about $200 in rental fees.. Wink [;)]

just hang on to it and pass it on to someone else that might need it... Smile [:)]

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

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Tankmaster7

Member since
August 2004
From: Nowhere. (Long Island)

Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 10:13 PM

Tom, since i got my new compressor, I was wondering if you want that regulator you sent me back? let me know if you do and i'll ship it back.

-Tanky

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 8:36 PM

I know your pain Tanky.. I have filled one closet completely and working on getting the wife to keep her clothes on the floor so I can use the other one for models too hahaha

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

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Tankmaster7

Member since
August 2004
From: Nowhere. (Long Island)

Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 8:25 PM

Hase 1/32 fw-190 a8? I want that kit, but i made a promise to myself not to buy any more kits. My stash is now at about 30 with 2 in progress and 1 half finsihed.

-Tanky

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 8:17 PM

Karl - here's a few of the sub assemblies, I included a rule with cm on it to give you an idea how nice and big this kit is... the Martlet I just did for this GB's entire prop barely measures the length of one blade of this kit... but all in all I think there is room for it as it is such a NICE build!!!

Pics so far:

Prop:

wheelwell:

body taped together:

there looks to be room for a LITTLE putty just forward of the tail, won't be sure if it will close completely once it is glued shut or not, will keep you updated.. building is really slow now due to work and the missus being gone camping so in between feeding the dogs and cleaning and such I am trying to get something done... the canopy is VERY crisply molded and I think masking will be a breeze on it. (unlike the USN and Japanese fighters and bombers I am used to) I really recommend this kit, so far nothing has been frustrating enough to say different....

---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 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 6:34 PM

I can't wait to get my HP-CS... I know I have been talking about it for awhile but everytime I have gone to order it something on the house breaks... I'm just going to do it one day and to say to heck with it.. I think by me thinking about it I am jinxing myself, if I just do it the house won't have time to react!

---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 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 3:01 PM

Thanks Tanky. I'll put it on my Maybe list for future consideration.

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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Tankmaster7

Member since
August 2004
From: Nowhere. (Long Island)

Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 1:54 PM

The compressor is also good. The built in moisture trap and regulator are very nice and several steps up from my blue ice mini. Very very quiet, it runs only in spurts, eyt maintians a perfectly steady airflow with no pulsation whatsoever. One thing, with my 155 hooked up to it i can get working pressure of about 33 psi, but with my bcs i can only get working pressure of 25 psi. Not a handicap at all though because i never really go above 20 psi for any reason except cleaning.

-Tanky

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 1:13 PM

Tanky, Glad to hear you like your new Iwata AB. I've got the CR Revolution which is a step down from yours, but also a very nice brush. How d you like the Compressor ? I've been thinking of getting that one when my present one dies.

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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Tankmaster7

Member since
August 2004
From: Nowhere. (Long Island)

Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 11:46 AM

OK. Guys who swear by their badgers are gonna hate to hear this. I tried out my Iwata hp-bcs today. It is amazing. pencil lines to wide spray without even adjuasting the pressure!! Take it down some, and you could do mottle on 1/144 scale luftwaffe aircraft.

It is a notch above my badger 155 anthem. Now don't get me wrong, i love my 155, im just saying the hp-0bcs is better.

-Tanky

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 11:17 AM

Well, took the BMF to the canopy last night and came to the conclusion that it's time to order some pre-cut masks! The canopy lines (AM F-6A Mustang) are sooooo faint that BMF is not going to work. Oh well, since I have to order the masks (two-there is a P-51A in the stash) I may as well order the decals & PE for the bf109g10 for the Battle for Germany GB. And some decals & Ultracast seats for the F4-F Wildcat for the Pacific GB. Honey...hide the credit cards......

Bob

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 10:10 AM

Hey guys

Been so flat strap at work and playing with my son (he is in 'daddy' phase right now Big Smile [:D]

) and havent had alot of modelling or even posting time.

Good to see Jules is still alive Smile [:)]

Daniel I haven't forgotten about the Gunze flat, just a matter of getting away from work soon enough Disapprove [V]

You wouldn't think mailing something would be so difficult!

As for the 129, got the wings on and all the fillets in place. Got the nose on and have started attaching the nacelles.
Hopefully this weekend I can spend a few hours burning the midnight oil and get a whole heap more done.
Still no sign of my Iwata airbrush...........................must be a really slow boat this year Sad [:(]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 5:48 AM

Rick Saw the Hetzer the other day too. Another nice looking kit, and Eduard have got PE out for it already.

Haven't seen the T34 in the flesh yet, but looks good from the photos. Just want them to release a Panther and a King Tiger, and I can see myself starting a 1/48 armour collection.

Tom Thanks for the update. Are you doing yours flaps down? If so the flaps are incorrect, they should hang at no more than 60 degrees, not the 90 degrees depicted by Hasa.

I've been looking at my Revell He 162 over the last few days having picked up the MBI book on the type, which has really whetted my appetite. I'm starting to see the appeal of large scale kits, but like you, I'm not sure I've got the space to display them!

'Darling, about that extension to the back of the house........'

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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