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

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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Thursday, July 7, 2005 7:31 PM
                        Tanky - the white one with patterns... can ya snap a pic of it again for me without the model? I kind of like that table cloth.. can't wait to see your finished 109!

                        Everyone else: The black K is moments from completion but I decided to take a break tonight as it was a long week and I need the relaxation. Actually beyond securing the lateral antennae I am done. Got the canopy and other glass bits on, the "special decal" is now safely behind a layer of future and dullcoat, and the bulk of the kit is in place.. I decided not to go with the drop tanks as they look a shade or so lighter than the undersides of the plane.. I don't know why as it is the same bottle of paint!

                        Anyway pics tomorrow when the sun is out (we are having severe thunderstorms rolling through about every hour on the hour)
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        rjkplasticmod
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                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, July 7, 2005 3:17 PM
                        Well done Tanky Thumbs Up [tup]. Very nice work for a young WhipperSnapper. Keeps us old guys on our toes 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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                        KJ200
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Bicester, England
                        Posted by KJ200 on Thursday, July 7, 2005 2:52 AM
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                        Darson My Iwata should be here in a few weeks.
                        Some fool (me) had it sent surface mail, and we all know how slow that boat is from the States........................


                        Would that be the boat that brings more convicts as well?Wink [;)]

                        Tom Looking forward to the Kremps mobiles unveiling.

                        Karl

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

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                        tweety1
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Alice Springs Australia
                        Posted by tweety1 on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 9:04 PM
                        Looking good Tanky.

                        Tom Cn't wait too see the finished item!

                        Darson My Iwata should be here in a few weeks.
                        Some fool (me) had it sent surface mail, and we all know how slow that boat is from the States........................
                        --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???
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                        Tankmaster7
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                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 8:49 PM
                        Hmm which table cloth? The white one with patterns or the yellow one with leaves? I'll post a pic of them for you if you want. Tongue [:P]
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 8:01 PM
                        looks good Tanky!!! smooth paint job... As Rick mentioned to me... I'll tell you what's wrong once you are done with it. Wink [;)]

                        the base is going to look good too... I've pondered putting a base on the Martlet but think I will wait till a future build I am pondering.. the aircraft I am thinking of was based in Sicily so the same color sand would work well for me too..

                        BTW: what happened to the tablecloth from your previous posts? I kinda liked it!!!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        Tankmaster7
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                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 7:49 PM
                        Picture gods willing this post will contain my pictures. See above post for description.















                        that should do for now... :)
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        tho9900
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 7:39 PM
                        hmmmm... funny thing Rick... so is mine! fancy that!

                        Well I hate to say this but I have come to the point in the building of the Black "K" that I can no longer post progress pics... the final unveiling will be in a day or two but until then it will be a blind process. (I got the decal on, want it to be a fresh look when I post it)

                        broke the antenna off, it's reglued and drying, I am trying to figure out what Tamiya intended me to attach the lateral antenna wire to on the fuselage, might have to put a drop of slow drying CA there to make an "insulator" of sorts, I looked through my F4F in action book and there is clearly a very visible insulator there...

                        anyway, just some fiddly stuff like the landing lights and such after dullcoating over the decal and I should be set for final pics!
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        rjkplasticmod
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                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 7:27 PM
                        Tanky, Yeah Right. My Photobucket account is working fine 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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                        Tankmaster7
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                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 3:39 PM
                        OK I did manage to take some pictures for Fusspot A (Tom) and Fusspot A Major (Rick)

                        The 109 is by no means finished. Tailwheel needs to be painted, antena and antenna wire need to be added, drop tank and drop tank holder need to be painted. But here are some pics. Ground work is Celluclay sprayed desert yellow, and then playground sand put thorugh a coffee filter followed by a heavy dusting of mig pigments.

                        Verdammt! Photobucket is acting up. Expect and edit to this post to actually contain the pics.
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        Tankmaster7
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                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 3:20 PM
                        Ya know, dagnabbit the batteries have to charge now.

                        Believe it or not I'm telling the truth. You can ask Kremps, she knows how the batteries got used up....Wink [;)]
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        tho9900
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                          July 2004
                        • From: SETX. USA
                        Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 1:58 PM
                        ya know we haven't seen any pics of it in awhile Rick... maybe there really ISN'T a 109 Tanky is building... maybe he started and threw it away in frustration?


                        hmmm... I sure would like to see what it looked like again to remind me.... Wink [;)]
                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        rjkplasticmod
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                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 1:48 PM
                        I dunno Tanky,you still look pretty bad Dead [xx(]

                        Good luck on finishing up the 109. Looked like good work last I saw.

                        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
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                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 10:57 AM
                        OK, I am feeling complteely recovered now so I should be able to finish up the 109.
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        bobbaily
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Nashville, TN area
                        Posted by bobbaily on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 10:42 AM
                        Rick-thanks for the info.

                        Bob

                         

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 9:38 AM
                        Darren, Yes. You need to let the decal cure before you respray the Future.

                        Bob, I have a Paasche H as well as a couple of other AB's. I've never used the #5 tip. I use the #3 for everything except fine lines & mottle, where I use the #1 tip. Since I bought the Badger 100LG a while back, I use the Paasche mostly for Future these days.

                        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 6, 2005 8:48 AM
                        Mike we should do a Kremps group build. Only ugly big huge planes and tanks allowed!

                        Jeeves.... hmmmm that reminds me of one of my favorite authors...
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        bobbaily
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                          November 2003
                        • From: Nashville, TN area
                        Posted by bobbaily on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 6:52 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by razordws

                        Bob Didn't know you were using a Paasche H. That's what I use so hope you don't mind a little advice. I have not used Tamiya paints (yet) but I use other acrylics and generally use almost no thinner with them, maybe a couple of drops like 10:1 paint to thinner ratio. Secondly, I use the #3 tip for almost everything except larger areas. The #1 gets clogged with "Tip Dry" too easily. To get narrower lines with the #3 tip close up the tip until it is almost closed and then dial up the air pressure a little higher (25-30psi). This helps with the Tip Dry problem and gives you a tighter line. I generally use about 20psi for normal brushing. Hope this helps!


                        Dave-that's exactly what I did last night on the 'test mule' Zero and it worked great. I still need to practice on the 'tight' lines, but felt good enought to paint the belly of the Mustang. Might put the Middle Earth on this pm if schedule allows.

                        Thanks for the tips-will practice on the tight lines using your tips.

                        btw-do you ever use the #5 tip?

                        Bob

                         

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                        KJ200
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Bicester, England
                        Posted by KJ200 on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 2:43 AM
                        Rick That's me on a good day too!!!!

                        Tom I resemble that comment! The bottom box is full of Semovente wheels all masked up ready for painting, and the top box has the part masked canopy for the 109D balanced on top, just asking to be lost! That not posed, that's just careless!

                        Darren A second coat of Future usually sorts out the whiteness.

                        Karl

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

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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 11:02 PM
                        Thanks guys... this was a fun build. I am astonished that after all these Kremps-inspired builds, you guys haven't come up with a "Kremps GB" !!!!
                        Mike
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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 8:47 PM
                        Thanks Tom, I'll give your suggestion a try on what left of the decals (it certainly can't get any worse). I'm also thinking to use a new bottle of Micro Set that I have as the current one is about 5 years old now.

                        ---edit---

                        Rick, do you mean to let it cure for another 24 hours with the decals on and then re-spray?

                        Cheers
                        Darren
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 8:32 PM
                        I always let the Future cure at least 24 hours & usually 48 hours. I've only had it happen a couple of times & that was during high humidity. The reaction is caused by the alcohol in the setting solution. If it occurs, let it recure for 24 hours & resparay a Future top coat. 99% of the blemish will magically disappear.

                        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, July 5, 2005 8:32 PM
                        Tanky - didn't I tell you not to eat her Turkey a la mode??? that's not ice cream she dishes up with that...

                        Karl - that desk looks "posed" to me... are you sure you aren't a neat freak too? I'll snap pics tomorrow when I get pics of the Martlet and you will all VRINGE in the messiness of my desk!!!
                        ---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 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 8:29 PM
                        hmmm I usually let my future sit overnight Darren... I know my microset causes the future to go white around the decals but a coat of future on top of that makes it go back to clear... but you say it did it under the decals as well? ********* Actually in retrospect (this is an edit) mine have done that too... let the decal dry overnight as well and shoot the fuselage with future and I think it will go away...

                        ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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                        darson
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                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 8:20 PM
                        Future Help Needed

                        Last night I had a major problem with Micro Set reacting badly with the coat of Future protecting the paint work on my Brewster Buffalo. The Micro Set actually turned the Future under the decals into a “milky white” shade of the original color. This is the same thing that happened to me on my BoB Spitfire, although at the time I didn’t realise what was the cause of the problem. Apart from the fact that I almost binned the kit in frustration I have now completely ruined my decals and stuffed the paint job.

                        I have used Micro Set and Future combination for a few years now with no problems, so my questions are how long should I leave the Future to cure before applying any setting solution to it? Could this be caused by something that I have not thought of?

                        Help please
                        Darren
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                        razordws
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                          September 2004
                        • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
                        Posted by razordws on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 7:03 PM
                        Mike The Hurricane looks great. I just love those desert colours on it.

                        Karl You should be ashamed of yourself, what a mess!!! Disapprove [V] The desk looks pretty good though! Laugh [(-D]Wink [;)]

                        Tanky Hope you're feeling better soon.

                        Dave

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 6:57 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Tankmaster7

                        I haven't gottena any building done today, mainly because I feel like crap. Dead [xx(]Disapprove [V] Hopefully I can get back on track tomorrow...


                        I warned you to go easy on Kremps cooking, but did you listen... NOOO...

                        Hope you feel better soon Tanky.

                        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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                        razordws
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                        • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
                        Posted by razordws on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 6:56 PM
                        Bob Didn't know you were using a Paasche H. That's what I use so hope you don't mind a little advice. I have not used Tamiya paints (yet) but I use other acrylics and generally use almost no thinner with them, maybe a couple of drops like 10:1 paint to thinner ratio. Secondly, I use the #3 tip for almost everything except larger areas. The #1 gets clogged with "Tip Dry" too easily. To get narrower lines with the #3 tip close up the tip until it is almost closed and then dial up the air pressure a little higher (25-30psi). This helps with the Tip Dry problem and gives you a tighter line. I generally use about 20psi for normal brushing. Hope this helps!

                        Dave

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                        Tankmaster7
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 6:23 PM
                        I haven't gottena any building done today, mainly because I feel like crap. Dead [xx(]Disapprove [V] Hopefully I can get back on track tomorrow...
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        KJ200
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Bicester, England
                        Posted by KJ200 on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 1:00 PM
                        Bob Bad luck on the 'stang, hope take 2 goes better for you.

                        I tried posting a pic of myself and my work bench, but it killed Photobucket.......

                        .......no honest it did!

                        Anyway, here's hoping you haven't eaten recently......



                        .....more importantly the workbench.....



                        ....see covered in junk!

                        Note Ikea spice racks for paints, think I need to get some more. My comp and a rudimentary spray booth live under the desk, you can just see them.

                        Karl



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

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