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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, May 26, 2005 3:26 PM

Great looking build Matt. Very nice.

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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blkhwkmatt

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

Posted by blkhwkmatt on Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:02 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Jeeves

Wow!! That is a sweet looking build Matt!! I have to ask-- what'd you use for the harnesses??

Jeeves - The harnesses were made from lengths of fabric medical tape cut to the appropriate width, painted and then adorned with hand made wire buckles. It's one of my favorite tricks to use on 1/32 aircraft! Big Smile [:D]

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

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Jeeves

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February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:46 PM

Wow!! That is a sweet looking build Matt!! I have to ask-- what'd you use for the harnesses??

Mike

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blkhwkmatt

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

Posted by blkhwkmatt on Thursday, May 26, 2005 11:04 AM

Well all here is my finished Bf-109G marked in the personal markings of Hans Marsielle. Marked as one of his last aircraft it has over 100 kill markings on the tail.

All in all a great straight forward build, the only real tricky parts were alligning the radiator "flaps" and deciding on how to weather the bird. I think that if I were to do it again i would go with a bunch of AM parts and really detail it up. I hope to put it on a diorama base that would put it in North Africa with perhaps a Pic of Marsielle and perhaps an Iron Cross.

Thanks for all the information and comments.
I look forward to seeing all your completed builds!!!

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

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 11:20 PM

Good to see some progress happening guys Thumbs Up [tup]

I'm looking forward to seeing some pics Thumbs Up [tup]

Tom i've never actually seen a colour pic of the sutton harness but the Eduard coloured seat harness for the sutton are a light tan.........

Progress report::::::::::: Last night i masked the canopy of the 109 with BMF and Tamiya tape( too impatient to wait for the express masks ) so tonight i'll paint the canopy and start the final assembly, should be finished it in about a week Thumbs Up [tup]

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 9:22 PM

Finished the major painting on my 109 tonight. Hopefully I'll get some pics posted tomorrow or Friday. Supposed to play in a Senior's Golf outing/tournament tomorrow if it doesn't rain, so that will kill most of the day.

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 Wednesday, May 25, 2005 8:37 PM

Wow everyone must be busy... sorry I havent been around much but the same here... Work is pulling at my home life a bit. (Nothing bad, just having to take care of a little bit of overflow to get me through the next 2 weeks relatively healthy)

---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, May 25, 2005 9:16 AM

Sounds great Matt. Looking forward to the 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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blkhwkmatt

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

Posted by blkhwkmatt on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 1:29 AM

quick progress report on my 109 - all the decals are on and weathering done, not sure if it is enough but I think that it looks good. Hopefully I'll be able to shoot some pics tonight after I finish up with all the little parts in the cockpit( shoulder belts, etc) and a bit of touch up.

Dont think that I'm going to do the B-24, it is a monster kit and there is a F-14B "bombcat" that has been screaming for attention.
I do have a Mk. IX spit that I am planning on dressing in american markings but I think that the dacals I have place it in Italy in `43. Perhaps that will also get some attention!!!

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

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tho9900

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July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 7:34 PM

thanks Rick! the only color photo of the actual harness I could find was in a museum and of course it was a bit yellow... but it appeared to be originally the colors I had seen on the models...

---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 Tuesday, May 24, 2005 7:29 PM

Tom, a light tan would be appropriate.

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 24, 2005 4:08 PM

looking forward to the pics Rick!

Question - what color was the Sutton Harness (Late war 1942-1945) Every ref I could find (of course all I could find in color was pics of models) showed a very light tan, or maybe slightly tannish white. SO I went with it for times sake. But I have another Spit for another GB and an ultracast seat waiting on it!

I am about ready to clos ethe cockpit on the spit... should have pics prior to closing.. hopefully tonight!!

---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 Tuesday, May 24, 2005 12:40 PM

Just a quick progress report , or lack there of, on my 109. Was about ready to can this one as just about everything that could go wrong, has. But after letting it gather some dust, I've got back too it. Painting is now almost complete & I hope to post some progress pics soon.

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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Jeeves

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February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 11:30 AM

Yes-- it was Steinhoff.....I am reading Gallands biography now-- some great stuff! And it has some awesome profiles of his various rides. Every so often, my library comes through!

Mike

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 5:36 AM

I think i can remember reading about how his ME 262 burst into flames on the runway and he was pulled out badly burned, survived it though..........

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KJ200

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July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 3:06 AM

Don't know much about Steinhof, just one of those names that I know for obscure reasons.

Karl

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

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 2:53 AM

If i end up doing a Condor legion 109 i'll definatly let you know Karl BTW wasn't "Steinhoff" the guy who got burnt in a 262............

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KJ200

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July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 2:41 AM

JulesThe Academy boxing of the old HC kit.

Very nice little kit, few minor fit problems, but nothing a little shimming and a skim of filler won't sort out.

I was looking at doing Gothard Hadrick's(sic) Condor Legion machine, and picked up the Cutting Edge sheet , but am finding I'm more and more drawn to one of the Norway based machines of JG2 or JG26, one of which is Macki Steinhof's.

The 109Ds were in a pretty rough state by mid 1940, with lots of paint chipping, fading, and oil staining, so just my bag really.

If you do fancy doing the Condor Legion bird at some point, let me know, and I'll send you the decals.

Karl

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

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 2:27 AM

Hmmm what d model are you doing Karl Question [?]

I wouldn't mind having a crack at a Condor legion 109D

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KJ200

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July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 2:21 AM

Dave & Jules Thanks for the kind words.

Have left the MS in it's box for the last day or so, letting the putty cure, and equilibrium return!

Gave me a chance to make a start on the 109D, but that's another story altogether.

Tom I always like my bagles with smoked salmon and crean cheese!

Karl

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

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 1:59 AM

Tom i'd go for the spit V, thats something i've never seen before, The RAF must have repainted them shortly after arriving in the desert...........
BTW why does your "pooch" look so sad Question [?]

hang on i know why, "Kremps" was in the room wasn't she..........

Karl Glad to see that your build wasn't badly damaged Thumbs Up [tup]

especially after all the work thats gone into it..........

John & Tanky looking forward to seeing some pics fellas Thumbs Up [tup]

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, May 23, 2005 9:39 PM

Wow, has he ever grown in the last few weeks. Great looking Bagle. He is maturing into a very cool dog. Your'e braver than me if you clip their nails. I bought the clippers, tried it once & said never again. Our Corgi only needs hers clipped every three months, so I pay the groomer to do it when we take her in. Course if I had 3 to shell out $10 a clip, I might rethink that. Thanks for posting & give em all a pat & a biscuit for me.

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 23, 2005 8:11 PM

Rick - it's been so busy here lately it slipped my mind... here you go, my 1:1 scratchbuilt of a Bagle.

Getting him to sit still for the sanding and putty was the hardest part!

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he is laying on his recently-purloined-from-the-bathroom towel... luckily he can't open the linen cabinet door yet so the good ones are safe (for now) He is quite the accomplished thief, although he hasn't destroyed anything he has stolen yet except the wifes Anne Mcafree book... (in fact he is rather gentle with the things he stelas, even guarding them from the other dogs)

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I just relooked at the pic and am horrified at the length of his nails... can you believe we just cut them less than a week ago? I think we are feeding him too good!!!

---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 Monday, May 23, 2005 7:54 PM

Tom, yeah, I was gonna rag on you for the pic of Rudy, but I figured you'd get around to it sooner or later 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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tho9900

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July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Monday, May 23, 2005 6:07 PM

what's this??? page two???

BUMP

---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 Sunday, May 22, 2005 7:32 PM

Rick - I usually let Tito mask, Frank can handle pre-shading pretty well... I am working with Rudy for the sanding and filling bit... we'll see how it goes... so far he ends up eating the sandpaper... oh yeah! I need to get a shot of Rudy as a teenager out here soon! I almost forgot...

John - lookinf forward to pics!!!

---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 Sunday, May 22, 2005 7:12 PM

Tanky, you don't let your dog build models ? Shock [:O]

. Wait till the SPCA hears about this !!

John, Looking forward to the 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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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, May 22, 2005 3:59 PM

well, I think it is time for a progress report. I am almost finished, Just have to do the the tracks and the air recognition flag. Still wroking on getting pics.

John

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Tankmaster7

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August 2004
From: Nowhere. (Long Island)

Posted by Tankmaster7 on Sunday, May 22, 2005 2:41 PM

I got some preshading done on my bf-109 (my first try at this) The result was it looked like I let my dog participtae in my hobby... but it should be OK once the real colors go on.

-Tanky

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