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                        Out of the Box GB: DEADLINE EXTENDED to 14 October 2005!

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                        dragonfly
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: N.E. Ohio
                        Posted by dragonfly on Thursday, June 23, 2005 7:06 PM
                        Richard,

                        Wow, that looks like a great kit. There's a lot of detail there for an ootb kit. You've definitely done justice to a kit I'm going to have to try. Again, beautifull work, cant' wait to see the rest of the build.

                        Jerry
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, June 23, 2005 7:14 PM
                        Looking good so far Richard.

                        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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                        fightnjoe
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                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, June 23, 2005 10:46 PM
                        richard when i pick my jaw up off the floor and put my eyes back in my head i can tell you wow.



                        joe

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 23, 2005 11:57 PM
                        Wow, the builds are really looking great!
                        The He-111 that I'm working on is proving to be a bear to assememble! I just got the wings and tailplanes on tonight, makes me remember why I love this hobbie in the first place. Cool [8D] I'll try and post some progress pictures as soon as I can. Good luck everyone!!
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, June 24, 2005 10:22 AM
                        Looking forward to the pics Richard.

                        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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                        wing_nut
                        • Member since
                          April 2005
                        • From: Piscataway, NJ!
                        Posted by wing_nut on Saturday, June 25, 2005 4:57 PM
                        Joe

                        I am definitely absolutely still in but I am going to change to a Yak-7D just to mix it up a bit since there is a P-40 already in here. Anbd that way I will use the Curtis for the P-40 GB. Not fair to expect to be able to have it apply for both.

                        Marc  

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                        Mikeym_us
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Kincheloe Michigan
                        Posted by Mikeym_us on Sunday, June 26, 2005 3:28 PM
                        well the Devastator is in the paint shop but I got photo's of it before it went in but I will post them after I get photo's of it coming out of the paint shop and post both sets.

                        On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

                        The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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                        JoeRugby
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Virginia
                        Posted by JoeRugby on Sunday, June 26, 2005 9:55 PM
                        Marc
                        No problem on the subject change, list updated

                        Richard
                        The work is wonderful! Keep the photos coming!!!

                        Mike
                        The Devastator is looking good, looking forward to seeing the final.

                        I will post photos of the X1 cockpit tomorrow night...

                        Check out the WW I Special Interest Group @ http://swannysmodels.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=WW1SIG
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                        JoeRugby
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Virginia
                        Posted by JoeRugby on Monday, June 27, 2005 10:27 PM
                        Just a Quick peek at my progress so far. Tamiya 1/72 Bell X1. Pretty much a shake and bake from the looks of it...


                        The cockpit prior to install. This kit could make a detailer real happy...lots of room for improvements.


                        Pit in and waiting for the other half to come up.


                        "...and now for something completely different..."
                        Just a quick shot of my workbench...Why? why not...

                        Not real exciting I know, but progress is progress! Hope all enjoy...
                        Check out the WW I Special Interest Group @ http://swannysmodels.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=WW1SIG
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                        Mikeym_us
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                          March 2004
                        • From: Kincheloe Michigan
                        Posted by Mikeym_us on Monday, June 27, 2005 10:46 PM
                        you know Joe I don't think there was much detail to begin with in the actual X-1

                        On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

                        The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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                        fightnjoe
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                        Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, June 27, 2005 11:44 PM
                        joe it still looks like progress to me.



                        joe

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                        Quagmyre
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: and just won't go away.
                        Posted by Quagmyre on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 9:33 AM
                        Joe,

                        Just trying to think of a situation for when you would need to take that saw blade on the wall to your X-1.Confused [%-)]Big Smile [:D]

                        Must be there for that cut-away of the Lancaster you've been planning, right?Wink [;)]

                        P.S. The second coat of Chrome Yellow is on the XF5F-1 Skyrocket. Not pleased with the results so far. Never had good luck with yellow. I think I'll prime with Tamiya Yellow then spray on the MM Chrome Yellow to get a more uniform finish.


                        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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                        razordws
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
                        Posted by razordws on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 11:34 AM
                        Never mind the saw blade, I can just see Joe taking those cleats to a project out of frustration!!!! Would hate to see those accidentally fall on a project too! Shock [:O]

                        Dave

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 11:42 AM
                        Looking good Joe. That work bench is much too clean & tidy. 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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                        JoeRugby
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Virginia
                        Posted by JoeRugby on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 1:09 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Quagmyre

                        Joe,

                        Just trying to think of a situation for when you would need to take that saw blade on the wall to your X-1.Confused [%-)]Big Smile [:D]

                        Must be there for that cut-away of the Lancaster you've been planning, right?Wink [;)]

                        P.S. The second coat of Chrome Yellow is on the XF5F-1 Skyrocket. Not pleased with the results so far. Never had good luck with yellow. I think I'll prime with Tamiya Yellow then spray on the MM Chrome Yellow to get a more uniform finish.


                        What is it with yellow and white? I actually avoid schemes that call for them due to the frustration level...then the saw of the cleats get broken out and the work bench does not look so clean!!!
                        Check out the WW I Special Interest Group @ http://swannysmodels.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=WW1SIG
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                        dragonfly
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: N.E. Ohio
                        Posted by dragonfly on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 1:43 PM
                        Hey Joe.... you're gonna want to take the cleats and saw blade out on me, cause I want to change my kit to a tamiya 1/48 Do335B-2 PFEIL. I'm trying to get into the P-40 GB with my Hawk. So, if it's not too much trouble, switch me over.

                        Oh yeah........Go Brownies.

                        Dragonfly
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                        JoeRugby
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Virginia
                        Posted by JoeRugby on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 1:54 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by dragonfly

                        Hey Joe.... you're gonna want to take the cleats and saw blade out on me, cause I want to change my kit to a tamiya 1/48 Do335B-2 PFEIL. I'm trying to get into the P-40 GB with my Hawk. So, if it's not too much trouble, switch me over.

                        Oh yeah........Go Brownies.

                        Dragonfly



                        Okay...cool choice on the Do-335BSmile [:)]....Browns...Dead [xx(]

                        Check out the WW I Special Interest Group @ http://swannysmodels.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=WW1SIG
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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 11:08 PM
                        hi yas all,
                        Finally got to do some work on the La-7 (While a half a dozen other projects dry).
                        It is Gavia's La-7 and a pretty neat kit. Comes with a resin conversion for the 3 20mm nose and PE fret. The detail in the cockpit is soft and the PE really helps it
                        (as well as some odds and ends).
                        I am sorry about te slightly blurry pict - too many objects for proper auto focus
                        it'll be different when I get the pit painted.
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        Mikeym_us
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Kincheloe Michigan
                        Posted by Mikeym_us on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 8:22 PM
                        ok here are more











                        Yeah I will need to touch up a few areas on the frames and repaint the sight then its off to paint the tail red and the wings yellow.

                        On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

                        The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 9:11 PM
                        Nice work guys. 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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                        fightnjoe
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                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 9:17 PM
                        looking sharp all the way around. nice work.



                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

                        Never To Be Forgotten

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                        JoeRugby
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Virginia
                        Posted by JoeRugby on Saturday, July 2, 2005 2:11 PM
                        A snip here, a trim there a couple more pieces and in she goes to the paint shop...

                        Check out the WW I Special Interest Group @ http://swannysmodels.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=WW1SIG
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                        dragonfly
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: N.E. Ohio
                        Posted by dragonfly on Saturday, July 2, 2005 6:44 PM
                        Lookin good Joe, It's almost like you'd think Yeager will come crawling out of the hatch. Can't wait to see some paint.

                        dragonfly
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Saturday, July 2, 2005 6:50 PM
                        Looking good Joe. Good luck on the paint job.

                        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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                        dragonfly
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: N.E. Ohio
                        Posted by dragonfly on Sunday, July 3, 2005 1:07 PM
                        Ok guys, this my 3rd, and I promise, my last and final entry for this GB. This is the CP of the TamiyaDo335B-2. The only beef I have about this kit is the numerous injecter marks. Other than that It seems to be a great kit so far. At one time I thought this aircraft looked awkward, but now It's kinda growing on me.

                        Cheers,

                        Jerry



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                        Tankmaster7
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Sunday, July 3, 2005 1:56 PM
                        Very nice! The harnesses came with the kit?
                        -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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                        Mikeym_us
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Kincheloe Michigan
                        Posted by Mikeym_us on Sunday, July 3, 2005 4:45 PM
                        well guys I am busily working on the Devastator and you might be suprised at the progress. I will try to have pics by late tonight maybe tommorow morning.

                        On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

                        The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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                        razordws
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
                        Posted by razordws on Sunday, July 3, 2005 4:58 PM
                        Jerry Really nice work on that cockpit!!! Thumbs Up [tup] The 335 is unusuall but it does grow on ya.

                        Mike & Joe Looking forward to more pics!

                        Dave

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                        dragonfly
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: N.E. Ohio
                        Posted by dragonfly on Sunday, July 3, 2005 5:18 PM
                        Thanks, the belts are the kit decal with the backing left on. I think they're passible.

                        Jerry
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, July 3, 2005 7:07 PM
                        Good looking pit Jerry. Keep up the great work.

                        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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