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

Thanks for the feed back guy's and the Band Ref info. The various sources had the bands as egg shell, duck egg even khaki so it's enough to drive me crazy.

Jay Bummer lawn work sucks. I got most of mine done last weekend just a few more odd's & end's and I can enjoy the yard.

Cheers

Bear

Temperature's have been pretty nice here for awhile but as I inherited a weed infested mess of a lawn and garden from the previous owner I have my work cut out for me.   I'm still trying to finish up some painting inside too.

Progress is looking good bear!

Bear sorry to here the old job list is getting longer, I hope I didn't drop you in it.

As to the Spitfire fuselage band issue, Rick is correct that the majority of the bands were painted Sky but not all.  Check your references for the kit you are doing as I have seen them painted Sky Blue, Yellow and yes Duck Egg Blue.

Nice work on the Spit so far.

Joe thanks for the heads up on the paint/future mix ratio.  I'm going to give that a whirl next cockpit I do.

Cheers

Dave I sympathise with you three years ago when we moved in to the new place the lawn was in terrible shape weeds, bald spots, bugs now it's starting to look pretty good just regular maintenance.

Darren No worry's my wife has had me in her sights for a few months now preparing me for the big renovation plans it's just the timing with your comment on your job lists that was to funny.

As for the fuselage bands I did a bit more digging and your right the bands did vary somewhat.  I just picked up a revell Spit Mk Vb with decals for 402 sqn RCAF and the band is sky so I'll do mine in sky also.  Thanks again for the feed back guys.

Cheers

Bear

Hey guys, is it just me or are there way to many good GBs and just too little time.  A new Midway GB was posted and so was an Axis Aces GB and Tanky's CBI GB.  I also remember someone talking about an Eastern Front GB too!

I want to do all of them but I just don't know if I'll have time.  escpecially since I haven't got much done on this GB and I still haven't closed the fuselage on my Canso for the BoA GB.  Plus the BoB 2006 GB is starting in a couple weeks.  sheesh, my time is stretched pretty thin these days.  I know I'm not the only one but I still feel like venting. 

ahh, that feels a little better, thanks for your ears guys.

Jay Add to that are'nt you close to starting your life long GB

Cheers

Bear

I know the feeling Jboutin.  There are so many great GBs going on, it's impossible to resist!    At least the Axis build is almost 6 months away. 

Anyway, I've got all the parts washed for my P-40 and am in the process of cleaning up all the resin cockpit bits.  This is my first time working with Resin, so I'm trying to be extra careful so I don't mess anything up.

The Trmn8tor has finished!  Photos will be posted this weekend, I have to finish off his display base in the interim.

My D model is moving a bit faster now, should be able to post up some progress pics soon...

With all of the GB's going on would it be possible to merge some of them?  Like for the Eastern Front GB & The Axis Aces GB do Hartmann's 109?  I have not had the chance to read all the specs yet but it may be worth the ask.

JoeRugby wrote:

all of the GB's going on would it be possible to merge some of them?  Like for the Eastern Front GB & The Axis Aces GB do Hartmann's 109?  I have not had the chance to read all the specs yet but it may be worth the ask.

Fine with me, I know a lot of us are buried in GBs so I'm ok with you using the same kit for both.  Having the build start in September should give most of us a chance to get our plate relatively clean by then.

Has anyone used the Cutting Edge resin cockpit for the 1/32 Trumpeter P-40B?  Are there any "gotchas" with this set or is it pretty easy to put it in? 

Scott, I haven't heard of any specific problems with the CE cockpit for the P-40B and if it is like any of the other CE resin pits it should be great.  I used their Spitfire Mk.V cockpit and it was flawless.  Here is a link to a review:

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev1/801-900/Rev805_CEC32137/rev805.htm

Cheers

Only 5 1/2 hours left!!! till the puck drops that is...2006 Stanley cup Playoffs are upon us!

GO Oilers GO

I suppose our friends down under, those accross the big pond and probably most of the southern US residents could care less but here in the land where Ice was born, HOCKEY RULES!  and my team, the Edmonton Oilers are in the Playoffs!  Let the second season begin!

I shall change my avatar until they are eliminated! which I hope isn't too soon!

BTW this is post 1111! just a totaly random and useless but never the less interesting factoid (to me anyways).

Sorry Jay, but my Red Wings will sup from the cup at the end of the day.

Regards,  Rick

Ooooo I forgot you're from the Detroit area.  No matter, just like in the glory days of the Oil, they will prevail over the RedWings.  'Tis a new season you know and regular season records go out the window! 

Actually I'm just glad the Oil are in the playoffs and even if they do lose to Detroit, I'll enjoy each game!

I can't forget my back up team.   LET's GO RANGERS LET's GO

Cheers

Bear

Hey Guys!

I am finished!  Dad helped me with the small parts and the decals, I did everything else.  Dad made me the display base.  Dad is going to keep this in his office.  I had alot of fun doing this and want to do another.  Thanks for looking and a special thank you to Jay for letting me in!

PS  My cousin plays hockey, but not as a professional.  He's just a kid. 

Osher glad to here that your new place will have lots of room for modeling and I don't think it makes a huge difference when you start as this build goes all the way through to Sept.

Progress:  I managed some decent progress on the weekend with shaving off the detail that's not required when using the Eduard set and completing the base coat of paint on the cockpit.  I have also Futured the wheel wells in preparation for a wash with some artist’s oils.

Even though this Tamiya is easy to build normally it's even easier when you are doing your second.  You know where all the little bits and pieces are supposed to go, so you don't strike that problem of assembling something and then realising you haven't painted some tiny but very visible piece.

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Trmn8tor I just realised that I missed commenting on your build.  Awesome job Connor , I just wish I could have been building as well as you when I was your age.  I'll look forward to seeing some more of your work in future Group Builds.

Cheers

Looks great.

My progress is slow I have painted the Zinc Chromate green in the cockpit and thats about it.

Trmn8tor Great job on your build keep up the good work.  I hope to see more of your work in the future.

Cheers

Bear

Very nice work Terminator .  Great looking little Stang.

Regards,  Rick

Awesome Job Termenator!!!   But why does your Dad get to keep it in his office?  My 12 year old son certainly wouldn't let me walk off with something like that!  Looking forward to seeing more of your builds in the future.

On behalf of the TRMN8TOR,  Thanks!

He had a great time wih this and now alks about building another one...sad bit though, the next kit will probably be a Star Wars deal...well, I can always use the exposure to something new myself!