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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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tho9900

Member since
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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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Sunday, July 31, 2005 11:41 PM

Bob excellent job on the panel shading and the paint job in general too. She's coming together quite nicely.

Dave

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Sunday, July 31, 2005 11:47 PM

Wow so much progress from everybody Thumbs Up [tup]

Karl that Semovente looks great, nice job. By the way what are all those road wheels for sticking into the foam block in the background?

Frosty, the 109 is looking great so far, when do we get some more pics?

Bob your F6-A is looking mighty fine how close to finishing are you?

Darren

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Monday, August 1, 2005 6:23 AM

QUOTE:
Karl that Semovente looks great, nice job. By the way what are all those road wheels for sticking into the foam block in the background?

Darren Those are the road wheels for the lefthand side of the Semo. The Semo is now pretty much done, it just needs a bit of weathering and it'll be finished.

Bob Can't see your pics at the moment, as I'm at work. Looking forward to taking a look tonight.

Karl

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

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Monday, August 1, 2005 9:24 AM

As always, thanks all.

Tom-no preshading. Did post shading with pastel chalk 'dust' applied with a Micro-brush.

Darren-might get finished next weekend. Still need to attach the landing gear doors (can't decide whether to be 'accurate' and have the door closed or go with what 'looks good' and have the door down-I'm taking votes! Wink [;)]

) and hopefully the canopy mask will arrive this week so the canopy can be painted. Plus a little bit of chalk exhaust & gun staining.

Bob

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Monday, August 1, 2005 12:31 PM

Bob Looking really good.

The weathering on the panel lines really looks like pre-shading.

Karl

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

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, August 1, 2005 2:26 PM

Bob, Very nice work on the F-6A. Should be a keeper.

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

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 5, 2005 2:10 PM

latest pix of the bf-109:

i decided 2 redo the colors in more appropriate shades...
not sure how far i'll go detailing this one, but leaning towards
close 2 OOB.... Wink [;)]

frosty

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, August 5, 2005 3:01 PM

Looking good Frosty. Nothing wrong with OOB Smile [:)]

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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 Friday, August 5, 2005 5:51 PM

lo, whoops, I have been on vacation and havent been a ble to get the pics up. They'll deffinetly be up by mid week. sorry about that.

BTW, great progress guys!

John

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Friday, August 5, 2005 8:29 PM

Excellent progress Bob and frosty-- good to see this build still active!

Mike

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Saturday, August 6, 2005 10:14 AM

It's finally finished....

I removed the rear portion of the fenders as none of the photos I found of Semos in action featured them. It also helped show off those lovely MV indy link tracks.

The decal for the number plate took about 15 coats of decal setter before it would sit properly over the hull front rivets.

The tactical markings are for the Ariete armoured division at the 2nd battle of Alamein.

I used a dark umber wash to pick out all the detail, having first pre-shaded the hull with black prior to application of the Gunze H79 Sand Yellow. I then post shaded various parts of the hull with a lightened mix of the H79.

I really enjoyed this build, my first AFV in 20 years. The kit is pretty straightforward, and a good intro to AFVs, but does benefit from the Model Victoria indy link tracks.

Now to restart work on the MS406....

Karl

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

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Saturday, August 6, 2005 10:41 AM

That looks awesome Karl. Thumbs Up [tup]

Dave

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Saturday, August 6, 2005 1:10 PM

Excellent work Karl. I'm not an Armor modeler, but I know a great model when I see one. Well Done Thumbs Up [tup]

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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 Saturday, August 6, 2005 1:17 PM

Karl - you would think you are a die hard armor freak by the looks of that... I am truly impressed! I have a quad tractor with 25 pounder I want to build some day I will look up your weathering for (also a N. Africa kit in desert sand colors)

---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 Saturday, August 6, 2005 2:00 PM

Great job Karl. Excellent work!

Bob

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Saturday, August 6, 2005 5:40 PM

Guys Thanks for all the kind words.

I really enjoyed this build, and would definitely look at more armour in the future, but for now I've got another 109 planned, as well as that 406.

Thanks

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 Saturday, August 6, 2005 6:01 PM

::looking at watch:: you're not finished with the 406 yet? Where's the pictures???? Wink [;)]

---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 Saturday, August 6, 2005 6:41 PM

Ah... Ya Tom, where are YOUR pics??? Hmmmmmm? I thought you promised us a picture of the pit days ago. Whatsa matter, working the night shift in Kremps Cafe eating into your modeling time? Or are you still recuperating from the time she used you as her guinea pig for her new brew recipe? Wink [;)]

Dave

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Saturday, August 6, 2005 6:57 PM

haha I was sitting here wondering what you were talking about Dave (as I already finished the Martlet) then I remembered promising pics of the FW190, I am sure I took the pics before I closed the fuselage I will have to check (and nothing from YOU Mr. Rick, about being another Jules with a dead battery!! Wink [;)]

) when my camera battery is done being charged... All in all the cockpit didn't look too bad when finished, I used the decal for the IP and console arms and it actually looked pretty good!

---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 Saturday, August 6, 2005 7:15 PM

Tom, a lame excuse for not posting pics is better than none Big Smile [:D]

.

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

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Saturday, August 6, 2005 7:17 PM

Oh sure... first feign ignorance and then play the old dead battery card. Seriously, though sould like to see some progress pics even though it is not for this build... when you can get around to it that is! Smile [:)]

Dave

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, August 7, 2005 4:25 AM

Tom The 406 has been on hold for the last month while I completed the 109D. That should be complete this week. The bulk of the 406 is built and primered, it just needs a few areas tidied up, then I'll be able to start painting in ernest.

Karl

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

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