♠ Allied Aces GB (WW1 -WW2) April 2006 Start - Sept 2006 Finish

PakNicK-40 wrote:

He had one 7 German Kills, 1 Italian,1 Japanese and 1 American kill.

Thad, thanks for the offer mate.  This is the only image that I have of Fred Christensen and it clear shows what I was talking about with the nose art.  Also

Also just browsing through the decal dungeon last night I was struck by the fact that Cutting Edge also doesn’t supply information on what type of prop Christensen's plane used.  This is an important piece of information for me as there are three in the kit to choose from.

Dave, that would be my guess too, it's just a shame that they make us guess. 

Jay, have a look at the Revell AG Spitfire Mk.IXc as well. It's a re-boxing of the Hasegawa kit (at about two thirds the price of the original) which IMHO is excellent.

Cheers

Darren, I am doing this same bird as we speak for the p-47 build and it is disapointing there is no veiw of the top of the wing. Thats why it has sat on my bench for 3 to 4 weeks with no progress. Let me know if you find any info on it, and I will do the same.

Thad

Hey

I think I found the plane Im going to do.It will most likely be Lt.Louis Curdes plane 'bad angel' P-51D.

He had one 7 German Kills, 1 Italian,1 Japanese and 1 American kill.

Heres some more info- http://www.82ndfightergroup.com/95misc%20-%20Louis%20E%20Curdes.htm

Welcome the build Connor, err I mean Terminator I'll look forward to seeing your work posted along with your dad's.

Joe I kind of feel a connection with Connor's nickname, my two girls are code named Search and Destroy .

Well I got my Cutting Edge decals in the mail last night and I must say I'm a little disappointed.  There is no placement guide for anything other than the stencils and you are only shown the aircraft from one side in profile and under wing.  Given that this aircraft has invasion stripes I have no idea at all if they are supposed to cover the tops of the wings as well.  I think I'm supposed to just "know" what the hidden side to the aircraft looks like and what decals go where

To top it off the nose art is decidedly average and does not contain the shading known to be behind it.  This image comes from another manufacturer’s decal sheet of the same aircraft and shows the nose art shading as it should look.

Cheers

Hi Jay, thanks I know I've been playing catch up with all the posts and progress in all the GB's and my own lack of progress.  I've been given a new fleet type in addition to the two I already have.  I'm now have the new B787 Dreamliner's minimum equipment list.  It's no even built yet and we've (Boeing & Airlines) already started working on the draft of the minimum equipment list very cool but also demanding it's cutting into my build time.  I'm hoping that by the time this GB starts things will get back to normal or something close enough I'm in styrene withdrawl, sorry for the ranting it feels good though.

Cheers

Bear

Welcome aboard Terminator

Jay It looks like I'll definitly be doing Donald Morrisons Spit MK Vb.  I don't have all my bits to make William Klersys MK IX at this time, who knows I might do both (Yeah right who am I kidding).

Cheers

Bear 

Great to have you Conn.. er Terminator!  You look about the same age as I was when I first started.  Maybe in a couple years you be able to make better models than your dad!

Looking forward to seeing your Mustang, one of my favourite aircraft!

Welcome Terminator.  I'll bet you terminated that Foster's Burger .  Good luck with your build.

Regards,  Rick

Hey Guys,

My name is Connor, call me Terminator, my dad is JoeRugby and he let me take this kit.  Thanks to Jay for letting me start early.  We were going to start on Saturday but my dad and I went to get a Foster's Burger...they are awesome, and almost as big as my head..yum yum good!

I am looking forward to doing this Group Build with you guys!

JoeRugby wrote:

Speaking of kids, scratch the B model I was planning to do...my 7yr. old son saw it and asked if he could build it...could not resist...I may post some photos of the progress...should start on Saturday.

jboutin wrote:

Joe, yes it is #1.  What do you mean, may post pics of your son's build, I insist you must do it.  I'll even add his name to the list if you would like.  PS- it is totally okay for him and only him to start early.

Cool...#1...when you hear the child's first cry get ready for a total Zen moment...mine was like I knew the answers to all of the questions ever asked or will be asked, it was a breif moment, but one that I will always have...

I will tell the Terminaor (a/k/a Connor, my son) that he is in...it is the old Monogram 1/72 B model which will have the Eagle Strike decals...he is going to be so psyched!  Thanks Jay, and everyone else!

Darren sorry mate, we have several names for boys and girls picked out and sadly, Darren is not one of them.

Joe, yes it is #1.  What do you mean, may post pics of your son's build, I insist you must do it.  I'll even add his name to the list if you would like.  PS- it is totally okay for him and only him to start early. 

All others starting early will be disqualified and barred from further participation in GBs moderated by me.  Ahh... who am kidding, as long as you don't start way too early, I could care less, I hate "too many rules" and people who are real sticklers.  I will be starting on April 2nd though.

THATS  RIGHT!

Around late May eh...May 19th is a great day for a birthday .... just as Darren is a great name for a boy......however, May 19th works for a boy or girl!  Is this your first?

Speaking of kids, scratch the B model I was planning to do...my 7yr. old son saw it and asked if he could build it...could not resist...I may post some photos of the progress...should start on Saturday.

Jay, I know I'm splitting my replies to you across GB's but it had completely slipped my mind that you are not far away from becoming a Dad!!!!
Now I am deadly serious here, but when the dust has settled I expect to see some photos published in one of the GB's and remember if it's a boy Darren is a really cool name

Cheers

Well I ordered my decals from Meteor Productions the other day, now all I need is the P-47 interior set from Eduard and I'll be ready to start.  Providing I can find time in my build schedule that is

Cheers

jboutin wrote:

Yuppers, go time is creeping up!, I've got my Spitfire and decals already to go.  I was thinking once I am done, I'd like to give it to Mr. Douglas Lindsey.  I still haven't met him yet but I am going ot try to have a visit later this spring.

Cripe am I jealous!  You guys actually get to meet and speak with your topics...I am going to the VFW sometime in the near future...I really want to do something with a "personal" touch!

No biggy but after looking at the P-47 that Rick's doing for the Battle of Germany GB I am now going to get the Eduard PE set for my Tamiya P-47 because looking at the IP that Rick was able to produce with that set, well Needless to say I'm getting it.

Cheers