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Swedish Mick

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January 2005
From: Kopparberg, Sweden

Posted by Swedish Mick on Sunday, May 1, 2005 1:58 AM

Great!

Thanks!

Modellbygge iFokus http://www.modellbygge.ifokus.se

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 6, 2005 4:29 AM

And the fun begins...I finally found some time to pick up the paint I need for the MiG-21 trainer, I've decided to go with the fun looking Stress Team colors and decals that come with the kit. Now to decipher the Trumpeter paint code...

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Quagmyre

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December 2003
From: and just won't go away.

Posted by Quagmyre on Friday, May 6, 2005 4:16 PM

Sounds great Skarpotchi. Can't wait to see how it comes out.

Current and Subsequent Projects:
1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
1/48 scale Testors/Lone Star Models PT-22 Recruit - 20% Complete
1/48 scale Monogram C-47 Skytrain - Not Started

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 12, 2005 2:28 PM

Quagmyre:
my little bro' & i r currently working on a Texan trainer
a/c 4 the Tuskegee GB, & since u say crossbuilding is OK,
i'll post pix & updates here also ...
the kit is the testors 1/72 SNJ Texan, a very basic model
w/ about 16 parts total, & 2 of them r the pilot figs.
i'm thinking about getting the academy AT-6 kit 4 myself,
it's still 1/72 but most likely has better detail. heck, the
interior of the testors kit consists of 2 little strips of plastic
4 the figs 2 sit on, it wouldn't take much 2 top that !

Skarptochi:
thanx 4 the pix, especially the 2 of the Texan !

frosty Smile [:)]

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Quagmyre

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December 2003
From: and just won't go away.

Posted by Quagmyre on Friday, May 13, 2005 7:07 AM

Great to have you (and your lil' bro) on board frosty! I think it's wonderful you are getting your lil' bro interested in modelling. I'll add both of you to the chalk board!

Current and Subsequent Projects:
1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
1/48 scale Testors/Lone Star Models PT-22 Recruit - 20% Complete
1/48 scale Monogram C-47 Skytrain - Not Started

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 13, 2005 3:21 PM

Quagmyre:
thanx 4 having us !
here's what our Texan looks like so far:

4 me, it's all about the yellow on this one... Big Smile [:D]

frosty

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 1:08 PM

Nice Job, Frosty & Co! Tongue [:P]

Quagmyre, I'm gathering info now for a JMSDF T-33, so you could put that in the "Coming Attractions" part! Big Smile [:D]

lol - Calvin

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rlawson

Member since
February 2003
From: Sugar Land, TX

Posted by rlawson on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 9:14 PM

Quagmyre -

Here's another T-33 for your list. I'll be doing the old Hasegawa 1/72 T-Bird as a Marine TV-2 in the seldom-seen orange/white Navy trainer scheme (ca. 1958). Found a great photo on the internet of this bird with markings clearly visible. I've been working up the necessary decals to match the pic. Should be able to meet the timeframe, even with others ahead of it. I just need a swift kick to get started sanding and gluing.

Item 2: Squadron's "F4U In Action" shows a birdcage Corsair from a training sqadron at NAS Jacksonville. Would this qualify?

Dick

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Quagmyre

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December 2003
From: and just won't go away.

Posted by Quagmyre on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 1:55 PM

Dick,

Great to have you aboard! That TV-2 will be a nice addition. As for the Corsair... as long as you plan on doing it in trainer markings that's fine. I'll add you and both of your planes to the chalkboard.

What is the scale and kit manufacturer for the Corsair trainer?

Current and Subsequent Projects:
1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
1/48 scale Testors/Lone Star Models PT-22 Recruit - 20% Complete
1/48 scale Monogram C-47 Skytrain - Not Started

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 3:21 PM

waikong & yardbird78:
2 very nice looking builds, one weathered & one very shiny !
sorry i didn't mention it earlier !
lodni_k:
thanx 4 the kind comment, i'm hoping we can do justice
2 this paint scheme. if so, this bird will look good
next 2 my other Tuskegee a/c... Cool [8D]

i will post updated pix of the Texan asap,
but i decided 2 do a little scratch work in the 'pit b4 we close it up...
leaving things be has never been my strong suit, LOL !
& i ordered the academy 1/72 Texan, so i'll have that kit's parts
2 work off of when making parts 4 the testors version, not 2
mention having a project that's just 4 this GB ... Big Smile [:D]

frosty

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 3:32 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by AusLexusJapan
... Although I am in the process of building a 1/400 Fujimi replica of Kokura Castle....
Chris in Japan

AusLexusJapan:
i've been tempted 2 try 1 of those fujimi castle kits,
could u answer a couple of questions 4 me ?
i wonder how big they r, & how difficult 2 build ?
(thinking about using 1 in a diorama....)
thanks in advance,

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:17 AM

Chris, I have an Odawara Castle that's in the pile (one of the few castles I was able to visit while I was there). The kit looks simple enough but no idea on fit or anything. Sorry Frosty! - Calvin

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rlawson

Member since
February 2003
From: Sugar Land, TX

Posted by rlawson on Thursday, May 26, 2005 11:46 AM

Quagmyre

The F4U-1 (if I get to it) would be the old Hasegawa 1/72 kit. The photo shows it in dark sea blue, with (apparently) yellow codes, from VF-OTU-4 at Jax. I'm so far behind I'd better not commit to this one yet, though. I can always add it later.

Dick

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 28, 2005 11:52 AM

MiG-21 in 1/32 scale progress pix.

Here are some pix of the pit, next I start on the engine...yeaaaaaah.
Enjoy.

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Quagmyre

Member since
December 2003
From: and just won't go away.

Posted by Quagmyre on Saturday, May 28, 2005 1:37 PM

That is just wicked cool Skarpotchi!!! Shock [:O]

Excellent work!

Current and Subsequent Projects:
1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
1/48 scale Testors/Lone Star Models PT-22 Recruit - 20% Complete
1/48 scale Monogram C-47 Skytrain - Not Started

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yardbird78

Member since
January 2003
From: 40 klicks east of the Gateway

Posted by yardbird78 on Saturday, May 28, 2005 9:44 PM

Fantastic build. That pit is beyond description. Keep the pictures coming.

Darwin, O. F. Alien [alien]

,,

The B-52 and me, we have grown old, gray and overweight together.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 2, 2005 1:41 AM

Thanks for the kind replies. Lets see some other progress pix.

Thanks

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Quagmyre

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December 2003
From: and just won't go away.

Posted by Quagmyre on Thursday, June 2, 2005 6:50 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Skarpotchi

Thanks for the kind replies. Lets see some other progress pix.

Thanks

I know frosty was expecting to make a post with the progress pics of the Texans. As for my Texans, well... looking at my build list I've got some work to do to get to mine.[:0]

Current and Subsequent Projects:
1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
1/48 scale Testors/Lone Star Models PT-22 Recruit - 20% Complete
1/48 scale Monogram C-47 Skytrain - Not Started

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 10, 2005 3:39 PM

the testors texan's wings r now nice & yellow,
decals have been added 2 the top of the wings
but not the undersides yet...
most of the other markings have been applied also...
started scratchbuilding the a-frame thingy inside the pit
& will paint it this weekend, still trying 2 decide whether
2 put a scratchbuilt instrument panel in there b4 i close up
the canopy...
still need 2 figure a way 2 post pix again.... Dead [xx(]

frosty

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Quagmyre

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December 2003
From: and just won't go away.

Posted by Quagmyre on Friday, June 10, 2005 5:29 PM

Closing the canopy would leave less incentive for me to scratch build anything for the cockpit. Don't let me influence your decision though Frosty. Wink [;)]

Looking forward to the pics!

Current and Subsequent Projects:
1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
1/48 scale Testors/Lone Star Models PT-22 Recruit - 20% Complete
1/48 scale Monogram C-47 Skytrain - Not Started

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 2:23 PM

i have beeen thinking about this project, & have decided
not 2 install any scratchbuilt parts 2 the cockpit....
it's not that i'm punking out or anything, it's just that
i really want it 2 b my little brother's build, so i need 2 resist
the temptation 2 add stuff 2 the kit this time.
so, once he adds the landing gear & canopy, it's a done deal...
& i can b happy about not stealing the show !
(well, i did do the paint job, tho'...) Wink [;)]

will try & post pix when he finishes...

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 27, 2005 7:56 PM

Progress Pix Of the MiG-21 UM

Almost to the paint stage...Adding the small parts now and going to start masking parts off soon.

Enjoy.

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Quagmyre

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December 2003
From: and just won't go away.

Posted by Quagmyre on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 9:26 AM

Skarpotchi that is amazing work. Bow [bow]

The detail in that bird is phenominal.

Current and Subsequent Projects:
1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
1/48 scale Testors/Lone Star Models PT-22 Recruit - 20% Complete
1/48 scale Monogram C-47 Skytrain - Not Started

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yardbird78

Member since
January 2003
From: 40 klicks east of the Gateway

Posted by yardbird78 on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 3:31 PM

Quaqmyre's remarks. You are doing a great job on the Mig

Darwin, O.F. Alien [alien]

,,

The B-52 and me, we have grown old, gray and overweight together.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 30, 2005 3:43 AM

Yardbird78 --&--Quagmyer
Thanks for the reply guys many thanks.

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Quagmyre

Member since
December 2003
From: and just won't go away.

Posted by Quagmyre on Friday, July 8, 2005 8:10 PM

Gotta apologize for any perceived apathy of this Group Build. The past few weeks have been tough for me given I am flying between Chicago and Seattle for business. I have decided to get corporate housing in Seattle for the time I am there (until Sept. 30) which will severly limit my modeling. I'll check in here from time to time. Until October though I likely won't be modeling much.

Current and Subsequent Projects:
1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
1/48 scale Testors/Lone Star Models PT-22 Recruit - 20% Complete
1/48 scale Monogram C-47 Skytrain - Not Started

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 29, 2005 2:24 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by frostygirl

i have beeen thinking about this project, & have decided
not 2 install any scratchbuilt parts 2 the cockpit....
it's not that i'm punking out or anything, it's just that
i really want it 2 b my little brother's build, so i need 2 resist
the temptation 2 add stuff 2 the kit this time.
so, once he adds the landing gear & canopy, it's a done deal...
& i can b happy about not stealing the show !
(well, i did do the paint job, tho'...)
will try & post pix when he finishes...
frosty

and after all this time, here they r :

this is the testors 1/72 kit built OOB by django, 8 years old.
(i did the paint job...)
& since everyone was so patient about waiting 4 us 2 finish
(LOL, this thread has been a ghost town l8ly !)
here r a couple of bonus pix 4 u of 1/1 scale texans:

hope u enjoy the pix...
have a great weekend, everyone !

frosty Smile [:)]

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Quagmyre

Member since
December 2003
From: and just won't go away.

Posted by Quagmyre on Saturday, July 30, 2005 7:27 PM

Great teamwork frosty and django!

Current and Subsequent Projects:
1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
1/48 scale Testors/Lone Star Models PT-22 Recruit - 20% Complete
1/48 scale Monogram C-47 Skytrain - Not Started

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 4, 2005 1:41 AM

The Texan looks great, wounderful build ya'll.

Ghost Town...I guess I see your point. Blush [:I]

Thanks for the show.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 19, 2005 5:43 AM

No, this is not a bump.... Big Smile [:D]

The MiG has hit a snag, I have a "FEW" seams to feel. The Tamiya putty mixed with a little Isopropel alcohol works great. This allows me to use just a little putty, instead of having putty all over the place.

Okay maybe alittle bump ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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