Battle of the Atlantic Feb. 1 to Aug 1, 2006

PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 12:17 PM

Hey guys great work on your kits I love how the Grief is coming out Karl. I'm sort of in modeling limbo at the moment I have a lot of RL obligations taking up my time but i did want to mention the GB I just started the Memorial Day 2006-2007 GB heres the link for you to take a look if you want

http://www.finescale.com/FSM/CS/forums/618468/ShowPost.aspx

alot of us have mentioned family friends and ourselves with a military past so i figured i'd toss it your way Big Smile [:D] TTFN

ACE??? you were NEVER an ace AN ace HOLE maybe! (Lister to Rimmer on BBC's RED DWARF) Chris"Hey GRAVITY still works"Gray

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jboutin

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

Posted by jboutin on Thursday, May 11, 2006 9:36 AM

Okay so I finally got the computer working for a bit and I got the pics downloaded from the camera but now I just have to find the time to upload them to the internet. They are coming soon!

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 Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:57 AM

Jay:

Dave

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jboutin

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

Posted by jboutin on Sunday, May 14, 2006 12:31 AM

Wow, it sure is nice to see stuff, the Grief is looking good Karl. I am logged in at home so guess what that means... Big Smile [:D]

Finally some progress pics! These are from two weeks ago, I now have the fuse together and the three main wing sections. It is starting to look like a big funky boat... with legs!! Wink [;)] . So for all you doubters, enjoy!

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

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, May 14, 2006 10:45 AM

Looking good Jay.. Nice 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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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, May 14, 2006 12:07 PM

Jay, looking good there.

Hope you get your PC fully sorted soon.

Guys, thanks for the kind words about the Greif.

Progress Update

I've spent most of the last week applying the RLM 76, and it's been a complete pain in the arse.

I've tried thinning the paint, and applying at low pressure to achieve the soft edge without over spray....

.....no joy.

OK. time for something different, against all common sense, I ended up cranking up the pressue to 35psi, and leaving the paint at the normal spraying consistency.

It's not perfect, but, it's definitely better.

I'll post some pictures when it looks halfway decent.

I doesn't help I just picked up the Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190A-5 at my LHS at a bargain price!!!!

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 Sunday, May 14, 2006 5:59 PM

Jay-Looking good. You do it all-storage sheds & fine scale models!

Karl-keep us posted on your progress. I just used a double action for the first time-think the paint was a bit thin. Still struggling with finding the right mix. The white was applied with a single action-the grey with a double action (T&C Omni 4000). Think I'm gonna like it-just gonna take some practice.

Bob

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Sunday, May 14, 2006 6:12 PM

Looking good Jay!!! I knew if I bugged you enough I would evetually get some pictures. By the way, looks like you cleaned out your tackle box to weight the nose of that thing. What size are those wieghts? They look huge in the pictures.

Bob: I still cringe every time I see your lego paint stand! Ingenius it may be but still seems like a waste of good lego to me. The Avenger is looking great though. Keep at it.

I plan to start on the Ju 290 this week if not tonight so pics will follow shortly. Hope you all gave your mom's and wife's a good Mother's day. (I am typing this with dish pan hands)

Dave

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, May 14, 2006 6:47 PM

Looks good Bob. Double Actions take a bit of practice, especially if you're used to a single, but worth it.

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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hkshooter

Member since
December 2003
From: Indiana

Posted by hkshooter on Sunday, May 14, 2006 6:47 PM

I finally got an "explaination" from AM about the missing parts in my SBD-3 so tonight I will pick up the build where I left off. Already have the decals for "Operation Torch" coming. I'll get the first pics posted tonight if all goes well.

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Sunday, May 14, 2006 7:50 PM

Thanks Dave & Rick.

Dave-don't cringe....they aren't 'real' Legos-they are Megablocks. Look like Legos but not quite up to the quality standards of Lego. Fit is just not quite as good as Legos. Therefore, on some stands, a drop of superglue is required. My son got a Megablock destroyer kit many years ago-like to drove me crazy trying to help get it assembled....nothing like any Lego kit we have. My son has countless Lego kits-never a part missing!

Bob

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hkshooter

Member since
December 2003
From: Indiana

Posted by hkshooter on Sunday, May 14, 2006 8:24 PM

Here is the first pic. Interior of me SBD-3. Fuse halves are ready to go together at this point so I though I better take the pic before I forget and it's to late.

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Sunday, May 14, 2006 10:13 PM

Bob: Mega Blocks! Why didn't you say so in the first place!!! I know what they are, every once in awhile one of my kids will get a set for a birthday present from some less fortunate child whose parents obviously don't play with their kids (insert wink smiley here). I think a paint stand is a perfect use for them.

mkshooter: Nicely done, the SBD-3 looks great but you know that operation torch isn't technically part of the Atlantic theatre of operations. However, they had to sail accross the Atlantic to get there in the first place so I'll let it slide!

Dave

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Monday, May 15, 2006 4:49 AM

hkshooter-nice work. The AM SBD is a fun build. One of the few planes that you can see all that interior detail after it is buttoned up.

Dave-Yeah, the Mega Blocks are something else. I knew I was in trouble when I had to use a hammer to get them together....

Bob

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Monday, May 15, 2006 6:37 AM

Bob, great progress.

From the paint work it looks like you're getting on great with the Omni. My first double action was an Omni 4000, I still use it for area work, as it's like a hosepipe compared with the my 100!

My eldest has strong views on Megablocks, berating them whenever he sees them in the shops!

hkshooter, that interior looks great, keep those pics coming.

Progress Update

Spent last night assembling the second Fritz X misile, these are a mini kit in themselves, as well as the exhaust flame dampers etc.

Will attempt to tidy up the camo on the Greif tonight.

Then, depending hoe it looks, I'll post some pics.

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, May 15, 2006 9:48 AM

Looking good hkshooter.

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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jboutin

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

Posted by jboutin on Monday, May 15, 2006 10:16 AM

Hey guys, thanks for the comments. Dave, I can't remember what the weights were but I had to buy two types so they would fit in all the nooks and crannies of the nose. and I think I ended up putting just enough in to keep the nose down. I'm getting close to painting the fuselage white, maybe in the next two weeks it will happen? Wink [;)]

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

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hkshooter

Member since
December 2003
From: Indiana

Posted by hkshooter on Monday, May 15, 2006 2:26 PM

Dave, I didn't realize that. I was working under the assumption that Op Torch would still be ATO. Oh well. If you'll let it slide I'll still build it.

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Monday, May 15, 2006 9:46 PM

hkshooter, no problem, keep on building.

Dave

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hkshooter

Member since
December 2003
From: Indiana

Posted by hkshooter on Thursday, May 18, 2006 9:21 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys.

A little more progress after a couple of days break.

The excellent reference pics I have show the rudder links as cables, not rods like the kit part appears to be. I challenged myself to make them better. This is what I got.

This is the kit part. My refs show the cable and roller but not the rod on the bottom so I removed it.

This is how far I've gotten on the cock pit floor so far.

Will post progress as it happens.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 19, 2006 2:11 AM

Approve [^] awesome job on the cockpit so far the detail is astounding on the gauges can't wait

to see the rest of the cockpit when it's done let alone the rest of tke kit (KUDOS) so far Thumbs Up [tup] Wow!! [wow] Cool [8D]

hillbilly70631 KINGFISHERS: Little Killer Birds

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, May 19, 2006 9:31 AM

Nice work hkshooter. The pit's looking real good.

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Friday, May 19, 2006 4:18 PM

hkshooter. love the rudder cables, they look great.

Karl

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

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Saturday, May 20, 2006 8:50 AM

Quick progress update.

Camo still needs tidying up in a few places.

Hopefully I'll get that done today.

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 Saturday, May 20, 2006 10:28 AM

Looking really good Karl Thumbs Up [tup] .

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, May 20, 2006 10:53 AM

Nice looking pit hkshooter!

Karl, ah yes... the blue tac camo scheme. Very Cool!

Hey, wasn't someone talking about doing a Hurricane launched from a catapult off a merchant ship (Thad?). I just noticed flipping through magazines at the store the other day that one of FSM's competitors (Scale Aircraft Modeler... shhhh!) had a good article with lots of pics on that very subject.

Dave

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 20, 2006 9:56 PM

great camo job lookin good can't wait to see her when she's finished Karl . Approve [^] Wow!! [wow] Bow [bow]

hillbilly70631 Make a Toast [#toast]

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Sunday, May 21, 2006 6:25 AM

Karl & hkshooter-excellent work.

Bob

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:16 AM

Thanks guys.

Progress was good yesterday, and I ended up applying the panal was last night.

This afternoon I'm doing the dark panel shading, so looking to finish next week.

Airbrush Mojo has definitely returned! Big Smile [:D]

Karl

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

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hkshooter

Member since
December 2003
From: Indiana

Posted by hkshooter on Sunday, May 21, 2006 9:08 PM

All progress is on hold for the moment. I'm having huge issues with the cowls where the upper gun cowl, the intermediate cowl and the engine cowl meet. It's not a lousy fit issue either. I could fix a crappy fit problem. The kit parts are not engineered to go together. The gun cowl is wrong in every direction. I emailed AM two weeks ago but still have not got a reply.

This is my first Accurate Minatures kit build but I have a stack of them waiting. I really hope this is not what I have to look forward to with the others.

Reading everyones coments on how well the kits are engineered it makes me wonder if I'm doing something wrong.

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