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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 6:34 PM

hahah thanks Tweets!! glad to see ya back around! Missed having you here to spill the details on Kremps latest venture... whe opened a lingerie shop right next to her coffee house...

I think it's the cabbage coffee cake that gets me typing the most! Wink [;)]

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 12:37 AM

Tom,

It's good to have you back on board Sean, where have you been? Oh and I haven't been to the post office with your decals yet but I haven't forgotten.

Cheers
Darren

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Thursday, August 11, 2005 7:19 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

hahah thanks Tweets!! glad to see ya back around! Missed having you here to spill the details on Kremps latest venture... whe opened a lingerie shop right next to her coffee house...

I think it's the cabbage coffee cake that gets me typing the most!

Hmmmmmm, coffe and cabbage eh.............you'd wanna type fast!!

QUOTE: Originally posted by darson
It's good to have you back on board Sean, where have you been? Oh and I haven't been to the post office with your decals yet but I haven't forgotten.

Cheers
Darren

Thats OK Darren, I know the feeling.
I was spose to mail some Gunze flat to Pingy, but I'm so damn slack I haven't had a chance yet.
(Sorry Pingy)

And getting time online is harder than getting modelling time at the moment, being winter and all work is flat out and the drive isn't there to model like when the weather is warmer.

Maybe it's cause I'm getting older Confused [%-)]

Might ask someone really old and see what they say.

Tom does the colder weather slow down your modelling time????
Evil [}:)]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:05 AM

Gotta ask Sean, what do you consider 'cold' out in the middle of Australia. I found a site that listed the Alice Springs Airport as 7.9 at 23:30 on Friday. Here in Calgary it is August (our summer, usually) and I regularily ride my bicycle to work and when I left the house this morning it was 5 at 07:00. With the high at 20 and min at 2, you sound like us (Calgary)in the Summer! Sometimes we get above 30.

Clown [:o)]

no worries, we all get aclimatised to the area we live in. BTW, how big is Alice Springs? population wise.

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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IceDragon122

Member since
May 2005

Posted by IceDragon122 on Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:46 PM

Hi, My brother and I have just found this group build and have decided that we would like to join ya fellas! We both would like to be put down as building the Revell-Monogram kits P-51D Mustang. Thanks for adding us!

-Brian

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Friday, August 12, 2005 7:11 AM

Sean When the paint didn't turn up, I thought some paint sniffing little street urchin had flogged it on me. Now I know that you haven't sent it yet. Doesn't matter though, I haven't got a model to the stage where it needs a flat coat yet Sad [:(]

.

-Daniel

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Friday, August 12, 2005 7:21 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by jboutin

Gotta ask Sean, what do you consider 'cold' out in the middle of Australia. I found a site that listed the Alice Springs Airport as 7.9 at 23:30 on Friday. Here in Calgary it is August (our summer, usually) and I regularily ride my bicycle to work and when I left the house this morning it was 5 at 07:00. With the high at 20 and min at 2, you sound like us (Calgary)in the Summer! Sometimes we get above 30.

no worries, we all get aclimatised to the area we live in. BTW, how big is Alice Springs? population wise.

Our weather patterns are really wacked out here Disapprove [V]

Our summers most years will swing from 20C over night, hit 36C by 9:00 am, and if the winds right, by 1pm the average can be 45C.
And thats the usual summers day.
Alot of road repairs are carried out in summer cause or roads kinda flow into the gutter.

Winter usually drops to around -5 plus wind chill, and in early winter can reach as high as 35C in the middle of the day, or it can stay as low as 13C.

Our biggest hassle is the readings they take at the airport.
The airport is outside of town on a flat open plain, and Alice Springs itself is set in a 'bowl' surrounded by hills, so when it's cold it's REALLY cold, and when it's hot.............
Our population is around 30,000 people.
We also have the highest murder rate per capita of the entire country.
Maybe it's the weather that makes people do it....................

Sorry for the short novel, but you did ask Smile [:)]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Friday, August 12, 2005 7:41 AM

Brian (IceDragon122) you and your brother are in and I've added your name to the first page, welcome to the build. Just remember though this build doesn't start till Dec 1st Disapprove [V]

so you are going wait till then.

Now you may find that there's some strange people on this build but don't worry they are quite normal, sort off Tongue [:P]

Cheers
Darren

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Friday, August 12, 2005 10:26 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by darson

Now you may find that there's some strange people on this build but don't worry they are quite normal, sort off

Cheers
Darren

Yes, normalcy is similar to blood types....we just happen to be ABnormal....... Wink [;)]

Bob

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Friday, August 12, 2005 10:56 AM

Strange people in this GB? I don’t know what you’re talking about.

(Don’t you remember back in June when I was sucked intoxxxxx…er…ah… joined, this GB that you wanted to lure me in before I could figure out what was really going on? Before it was too late?)

But keep in mind you will have to be tested and approved by someone know as Kremps… or is it The Kremps? All I know is every now and then my phone rings at an ungodly hours and all I here is a deep raspy heavy breathing, a loud cackling laugh and a hang up. So there is a price with approval. But I am babbling again…. Oh wait… gluing bottom wing in before putting in cockpit…BAD…. Babbling in this GB… GOOD!

Nope…no strange people in this GB at all.

Marc

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM

Sean, thanks, if you want to try real cold, come up to Canada in January! (remember the BoB GB when I was complaining about -35 in the snow!)

Brian you did it now, you are part of us and there ain't no way you're getting out! bwahaha Evil [}:)]

Are the monogram kits you have the ones with decals for Col. J.D. Landers' 'Big Beautiful Doll' and the silver/greeen mustang from the 55th FG? Those are my favourite two mustang markings right there, I love the 78th FG black and white checker nose and the 55th green/yellow checker nose with the way thier planes have the back half olive green and front/wings silver. Some day I'll do a kit for each FG.
Take care and Welcome to the GB.

If you want to get ideas for those two Mustangs, check out http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Friday, August 12, 2005 6:14 PM

wing_nut - yeah I noticed I've gotten a few phone calls like that myself lately. I think Kremps has been hitting her famous 'medicinal' tonic again. One night she even broke into a rousing chorus of "Jerusalem" ... I got scared to stay home with her like that so I drove 2 towns over and got a hotel room!

Tweety - you can keep that weather... we only have two seasons here... hot..... and hotter! With a one week stretch in February where it gets down below freezing...

Jay - my biggest memory of the northlands was when we left Israel wearing our summer white uniforms because it was about 41deg there, and flew into Gander, Newfoundland and it was about -34 and we had to disembark from the plane so it could refuel... Worst part was the terminal was closed so we had to stand on the runway and jump up and down for 45 min till it did. Only scary part was when we didn't feel cold anymore... [:0]

Brian - welcome to the asylum group build! Looking forward to seeing those Mustangs!!!

::walking off singing under my breath:: "And did those feet in ancient time/Walk upon England's mountains green"

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Saturday, August 13, 2005 2:15 AM

Who said that there were strange people in this GB???? I thought Kremps had fixed them all up..... Her tough lady Confused [%-)]

tactics obviously haven't worked. Maybe she'll have to become nice and caring to fix this lot up.....(now isn't that a scary thought!!!). Smile [:)]

BTW, What better place than this to make 2000 posts. Never thought I'd make it.......

-Daniel

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Saturday, August 13, 2005 3:10 AM

Congrats Daniel on reaching 2000!!! Party [party]

As for all those mysterious phone calls in the middle of the night... you don't suppose Kremp's sister got a hold of her address book again do you? I'm still trying to forget what happened last time she got a hold of it!!!!! Shock [:O]

Dave

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Saturday, August 13, 2005 6:48 AM

Pingy CONGRATS on the big 2000!!!!!!!
I am surprised at how the post count has racked up since metting the 'usual suspects'

As for the late night phone calls, yeah I reckon Kremps is behind it, but you might wanna check Toms phone bill.
I have a sneaking suspision..................................................................

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Saturday, August 13, 2005 3:25 PM

Pingy Congrats on hitting the 2000 mark. Party [party]

I'm not sure I fel comfortable with the idea of Kremps coming over all nice!!!!!

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 13, 2005 4:37 PM

Tweety - go ahead check the phone bill. I'm innocent! Whistling [:-^]

(besides I buy those international pre-paid calling cards Evil [}:)]

)

Karl - I'm not sure I'm comfortable with Kremps coming over at all! Wink [;)]

Well I have to talk to the wife about budgeting again... she went to the craft store and came home with an extra bag... she picked up the Iwata HP-CR for me there... it's not the HP-CS I was saving for but I'm not complaining!!!! Especially when she said the CS would make a good Xmas present!!!! Big Smile [:D]

I've only used it once so far today... and I can honestly say it sprays future better than the old one Laugh [(-D]

I'm really looking forward to finishing the FW-190 now, the mottle will be a bit easier!!! I've been wanting a gravity feed for awhile...

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, August 14, 2005 4:04 AM

Tom Congrats on the new AB. Thumbs Up [tup]

If it sprays anything like my Badger 100, and I'm sure it will, then you are going to be amazed at the extra capability it will give you.

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 Sunday, August 14, 2005 8:13 AM

Yeah I got some use last night Karl and it is SWEET!!

Daniel - sorry I forgot to congrat ya on 2000 posts... ya know the old saying, Kremps had my tongue... or was that a cat?

---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 Sunday, August 14, 2005 9:55 AM

Daniel, Congratulations on the 2000 posts & shiney new star Thumbs Up [tup]

.

Tom, I have the Iwata Revolution & it's a very nice AB. I also have a Badger 100LG & a Paasche H. The Iwata & Badger are pretyy close to equal in capability, although I prefer the Badger because it fits my small hand better. The Badger does tend to splatter a bit more at low pressure than the Iwata. Practice a bit before you try the mottle on a build as the double action gravity feed takes a bit of getting used to, especially if you've been using a single action or syphon feed.

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 Sunday, August 14, 2005 10:49 AM

Rick that's the first thing I noticed... It's going to take some getting used to. One thing I noticed, and I don't know if it is because of the longer and finer taper of the Iwata, is that it took more trigger pull back with less thinned paint to get it to flow smooth than either of my badgers. But with slightly more thinned paint, I could go lower on the pressure and it atomized BEAUTIFULLY, a much finer coat it looked like than with the Badgers I have (155, 175) .. needle pull back was smooth and it felt nice and firm in my grip (I have larger hands) it felt very solidly built.

I'm looking forward to more practice and playing with this one. It will compliment me doing the camo on that FW-190 nicely. (I can't decide to do the splinter/mottle camo as instructions suggest or the winter camo. Either way I will have to do the standard camo first though because I want to do a "whitewash" camo over it after painting if I do the winter scheme. Just to play with a new type of scheme...

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Monday, August 15, 2005 12:07 AM

Thanks fellas, it's good to be a part of the red star club (the good red star club, not the other one).

-Daniel

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Monday, August 15, 2005 6:31 AM

Daniel congrats on your 2000 posts and your shiny new red stars Thumbs Up [tup]

Tom if I could recommend getting some Medea AB lube to keep that action nice and smooth. A small container costs a couple of bucks and will last you for ages.

Now this is a little way off topic (like we have a topic anyway) but does anybody else listen to music while posting. For me it's a must, I always have Windows Media player blasting out some tunes through the headphones. Joy Division's Love will tear us apart is playing now actually.

Oh yeah happy VJ day all.

Cheers
Darren

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Monday, August 15, 2005 6:46 AM

Music is good while modeling, helps keep the soul relaxed.

I like to listen to some opera, Phil Collins, '70s, '80s and '90's, Iron Maiden, pretty much anything goes really Big Smile [:D]

Mind you, I have found that Maiden and airbrushing don't work well together Banged Head [banghead]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Monday, August 15, 2005 7:29 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1

Mind you, I have found that Maiden and airbrushing don't work well together

Go figure.

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Monday, August 15, 2005 8:16 AM

But I here Iron maiden an hairbrushing go together quite well Wink [;)]

........

I listen to alot of music while I'm working on models. The new Coldplay album is getting alot of play at the moment. Same for the new White Stripes and Foo Fighters albums. Led Zeppelin and ACDC are also on the playlist.......

BTW, while we're off topic (will we ever be on topic??), who's gonna win the Ashes? I'd love to say the Aussies, but those Poms are looking good (or is it just that we're looking crap?). I know you Americans won't know what I'm talking about, so just ignore that last little bit....... Smile [:)]

-Daniel

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Monday, August 15, 2005 9:11 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by pingtang

But I here Iron maiden an hairbrushing go together quite well ........

I listen to alot of music while I'm working on models. The new Coldplay album is getting alot of play at the moment. Same for the new White Stripes and Foo Fighters albums. Led Zeppelin and ACDC are also on the playlist.......

BTW, while we're off topic (will we ever be on topic??), who's gonna win the Ashes? I'd love to say the Aussies, but those Poms are looking good (or is it just that we're looking crap?). I know you Americans won't know what I'm talking about, so just ignore that last little bit.......

Pingy & Sean good to hear I'm not the only one who listens to music then Cool [8D]

Ohhhh, don't talk about the ashes , I just checked the score and we are in the smelly stuff . 182-5 OMG [:0] the poms will romp this test in without raising a sweat. The simple fact is they have a very good batting and bowling lineup at the moment and the t is we are getting a bit old and are out of form.

Sincere apologies to all Americans, but this is important stuff.

Cheers
Darren

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Monday, August 15, 2005 10:39 AM

Music is an absolute must! especially classic rock. If you want to have a listen on line, check out Calgary's www.Q107fm.ca. This is an awesome radio station. Pretty much all I listen to these days.

BTW, happy 2000 Daniel! Party [party]

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Monday, August 15, 2005 1:44 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1

Music is good while modeling, helps keep the soul relaxed.

I like to listen to some opera, Phil Collins, '70s, '80s and '90's, Iron Maiden, pretty much anything goes really

Mind you, I have found that Maiden and airbrushing don't work well together

Opera "AND" Iron Maiden? Glad I'm not the only messed up one that listens to classicala and Heavy Metal. I'm trying to balance out my head banger upbringing with my wife's classical background (she's a damn good violinist).

As for sports, how do the Flames look this year Jay? Think they'll make another run at the cup? Now that I live in BC I guess I'll cheer for the Canucks. Hey... it could be worse, I came very close to moving to Edmonton.

Dave

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Monday, August 15, 2005 2:13 PM

Flames? who cares! I bleed copper and blue baby!!!

Sorry buddy, I grew up close to Edmonton cheering for Gretzky and the boys in blue back in the 80's and that is where my allegiences lie (and always will). Sorry to hear you don't care for that area. That's not to say I won't ever cheer for the Flames, like when they make it to the cup finals (I was at game 6 in the Saddledome, ice level seats!!!). The only team I truly hate in the NHL is the Toronto Maple Leafs.

After seeing all the trades the past two weeks, Edmonton and Calgary look really good. The Penguins are going to be a force. This is the year, I am calling it right now. All 6 Canadian teams are going to make the finals, hopefully none of them will have to play each other. Hockey is one of the greatest sports in the world!!! (just don't ever call it ice-hockey, that is a big no-no up here)

Uh oh, did I just open a big ugly nasty can-o-worms?

Naaa, a friendly debate is always good.

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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