Pacific fighters GB

Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Pacific fighters GB

Posted by Jaypack55 on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 2:59 PM

Fighters Of the Pacific GB:

Guidelines:

any scale

any Fighter aircraft flown in Pacific Theater of WWII

AM/PE/Scratchbuild OK

Starts:6/1/06

Ends: 1/1/07

Kits can be already started if you want.

Let me know if you're interested!

Member list:

Jaypack55 (me)- Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1A, Hasegawa 1:48 KI-61 w/ aires cockpit set, maybe Monogram 1:48 P-40B

PZL P.62- 1:72 Corsair

Wulf- 1:48 tamiya F4U-1A (or D, or both ), AM SBD-3 (finished)

Archangel 571- Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1A

Ghornet- P-40 or P-51

Mph34- Monogram P-38M conversion

USS Fletcher- Hasegawa 1:72 F4F

Gedenke- Hasegawa 1:48 A6M2

FrogFoot- Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1D

Iron Man- Accurate miniatures 1:48 SBD-3 or TBF/M

Aurora-7- Arii 1:48 N1K

Rlawson- Hasegawa 1:72 F6F-5 and F4U-1D, Academy and Airfix kitbashed 1:72 FM-2

Espins1- Hasegawa 1:32 KI-84

Dave23- Hasegawa 1:48 P-40

Ranger2Seven- Academy 1:48 F4U-1D

Toother1321- 2 1:72 F4Us On island staging area

Kielers- Eduard 1:48 P-40N

Zipmeister- Tamiya (1:48?) A6M3

Minihasek- 1:32 P-38

-Josh

Current Builds: If I were to list everything I have in progress, it'd take way too long! Some notable inclusions:

Hasegawa 1:48 KI-84

Tamiya 1:48 P-51D (in Iwo Jima long-range escort markings)

4 (yes, four) Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1s (1x -1D, 1x -1A, and 2x -1s)

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rlawson

Member since
February 2003
From: Sugar Land, TX

Posted by rlawson on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 3:05 PM

Hey Jaypack - better fix the title to get the response you want.

Dick

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 12:20 PM

oops!

-Josh

Current Builds: If I were to list everything I have in progress, it'd take way too long! Some notable inclusions:

Hasegawa 1:48 KI-84

Tamiya 1:48 P-51D (in Iwo Jima long-range escort markings)

4 (yes, four) Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1s (1x -1D, 1x -1A, and 2x -1s)

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PZL P.62

Member since
December 2005

Posted by PZL P.62 on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 10:16 PM

I don't want to be picky, but I have a 1/72 scale model of a Corsair. Could you change your scale requirements or are you going to stick to your guns with the 1/48 scale preference? Again, I don't want to sound bossy, it's your GB.

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Monday, March 13, 2006 2:50 PM

sure! 1:72nd would be fine! Big Smile [:D]

I just want as many people as possible in this one.

-Josh

Current Builds: If I were to list everything I have in progress, it'd take way too long! Some notable inclusions:

Hasegawa 1:48 KI-84

Tamiya 1:48 P-51D (in Iwo Jima long-range escort markings)

4 (yes, four) Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1s (1x -1D, 1x -1A, and 2x -1s)

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PZL P.62

Member since
December 2005

Posted by PZL P.62 on Saturday, March 18, 2006 10:01 PM

Sounds good! I look foward to posting pics of my progress and seeing pics of yours.

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archangel571

Member since
June 2005
From: NJ 07073

Posted by archangel571 on Saturday, March 18, 2006 10:46 PM

I don't build many planes but I will be starting a Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A in April or May so I am in. Building the 1/72 F4U-1D for that WWII carrier aircraft GB already so I won't count that in. GBs force me to build more kits cuz otherwise I get lazy by keeping myself busy working.

-=Ryan=- Too many kits... so little free time. MadDocWorks

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Monday, March 20, 2006 8:41 AM

I'm in.....

I'm working on a AC 1:48 Dauntless right now. I plan to start on a Corsair as well. So, I'll submit either one or maybe both.

Andy

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Monday, March 20, 2006 8:52 AM

I already have some progress pics so let me know what you think.

This is the AM's Coral Sea Dauntless 1:48. It's a pretty good kit but very intricate. Cockpit was kinda tricky but that's AM's MO. This is my first attempt at preshaded panel lines. Big Smile [:D]

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 11:31 PM

wow! it looks pretty good, especially for a first attempt! Approve [^]

-Josh

Current Builds: If I were to list everything I have in progress, it'd take way too long! Some notable inclusions:

Hasegawa 1:48 KI-84

Tamiya 1:48 P-51D (in Iwo Jima long-range escort markings)

4 (yes, four) Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1s (1x -1D, 1x -1A, and 2x -1s)

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 10:06 AM

Hey all,

Here is some more progress pics for the GB. I'm almost done with this one. I did some weathering before the fragile pieces go on. Did some pastel rubs with blues, yellows and white. Also did the sludge with some chipping. Hope you like.......

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archangel571

Member since
June 2005
From: NJ 07073

Posted by archangel571 on Thursday, March 30, 2006 2:28 AM

darn, the GB hasn't started yet... and you are practically done... a good job nonetheless. as for rubbing pastel into the panel, do u just rub in the center of the panel or the whole thing?

-=Ryan=- Too many kits... so little free time. MadDocWorks

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Thursday, March 30, 2006 9:52 AM

Thanks Ryan....

I'll drag this build out so I don't finish before the start date.With the rub, I just start in the center of the panel and work my way outward. I keep the concentration of color in the center of the panel for good contrast.

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grhornet

Member since
March 2006
From: western, Pa

Posted by grhornet on Monday, April 3, 2006 6:19 PM

Hi I would like to join, how about a P-40, or P51? Richard

building C-121 RF-F4C

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Thursday, April 13, 2006 12:22 AM

Sounds good! By the way, I didn't say what I'm going to build, so here it is:

Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1A (got it on ebay for $9.99+$5 shipping- Great deal or what?) I plan on building it into a diorama of a pacific island (any suggestions for realistic 1:48 palm trees?)

-Josh

Current Builds: If I were to list everything I have in progress, it'd take way too long! Some notable inclusions:

Hasegawa 1:48 KI-84

Tamiya 1:48 P-51D (in Iwo Jima long-range escort markings)

4 (yes, four) Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1s (1x -1D, 1x -1A, and 2x -1s)

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Thursday, April 20, 2006 1:27 PM

By the way, Anyone got any good ideas for a badge? I have a few, but I want to see if anyone else has a good one first.

-Josh

Current Builds: If I were to list everything I have in progress, it'd take way too long! Some notable inclusions:

Hasegawa 1:48 KI-84

Tamiya 1:48 P-51D (in Iwo Jima long-range escort markings)

4 (yes, four) Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1s (1x -1D, 1x -1A, and 2x -1s)

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Thursday, April 20, 2006 1:39 PM

Jaypack....If you have ideas for a badge, go for it. No ideas here.

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Friday, April 21, 2006 2:49 PM

Okay, how about these ones:

a flight of corsairs or any kind of fighter (kind of like my avatar)

A dogfight scene, maybe?

Any other suggestions would be welcome!

-Josh

Current Builds: If I were to list everything I have in progress, it'd take way too long! Some notable inclusions:

Hasegawa 1:48 KI-84

Tamiya 1:48 P-51D (in Iwo Jima long-range escort markings)

4 (yes, four) Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1s (1x -1D, 1x -1A, and 2x -1s)

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Saturday, April 22, 2006 11:40 PM

Okay, I have a prototype badge made up. I am open to any suggestions/changes. Here it is:

-Josh

Current Builds: If I were to list everything I have in progress, it'd take way too long! Some notable inclusions:

Hasegawa 1:48 KI-84

Tamiya 1:48 P-51D (in Iwo Jima long-range escort markings)

4 (yes, four) Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1s (1x -1D, 1x -1A, and 2x -1s)

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mph34

Member since
January 2004
From: Colorado

Posted by mph34 on Sunday, April 23, 2006 11:52 PM

Add me to the list.... I will do the P-38M (the Monogram kit with the conversion parts). I will Try to do some more research as well, and try to give some unit history of the plane when done. I have started, but will not be anywhere near finished till fall.

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Monday, April 24, 2006 12:01 AM

OK, you're in!

-Josh

Current Builds: If I were to list everything I have in progress, it'd take way too long! Some notable inclusions:

Hasegawa 1:48 KI-84

Tamiya 1:48 P-51D (in Iwo Jima long-range escort markings)

4 (yes, four) Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1s (1x -1D, 1x -1A, and 2x -1s)

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Monday, April 24, 2006 1:58 PM

Badge looks good Jaypack. I'll give it a try.

Also, I'm going to go ahead and do a 1:48 VF-17 corsair for this GB in addition to my Dauntless. I've finished the Dauntless so I'll post some pics soon.

Andy

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 4:23 PM

Maybe I should change the name to " VF-17 corsair GB" Smile [:)]

! Actually...maybe not. I guess it's just 2 or 3 people (out of 5-6(?)). Anyway, I'm glad that someone is doing a build similar to mine, so I can suffer along with somebody Laugh [(-D]

-Josh

Current Builds: If I were to list everything I have in progress, it'd take way too long! Some notable inclusions:

Hasegawa 1:48 KI-84

Tamiya 1:48 P-51D (in Iwo Jima long-range escort markings)

4 (yes, four) Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1s (1x -1D, 1x -1A, and 2x -1s)

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:50 PM

I could join. I'll be building a 1/72 Hasegawa Wildcat with True Details cocpit set. BTW, is the photo on the badge a screen shot from Microsoft flight combat sim 2? just wondering

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 9:14 PM

OK, cool! It's good to see that more people are interested in this GB!

And no, actually, it's a screenshot from UBI's "pacific fighters", edited to have a background of a real picture of the islands in Palau.

BTW, if you don't have pacific fighters already, and have a medium to high-end computer, I suggest you get it. It's a huge improvement over CFS2, in nearly all aspects. (you might want a video accelerator card for this baby). It's available at most gaming/computer/electronics stores for around $20 (it might be cheaper now). Just my opinion...

-Josh

Current Builds: If I were to list everything I have in progress, it'd take way too long! Some notable inclusions:

Hasegawa 1:48 KI-84

Tamiya 1:48 P-51D (in Iwo Jima long-range escort markings)

4 (yes, four) Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1s (1x -1D, 1x -1A, and 2x -1s)

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Thursday, April 27, 2006 7:42 PM

Hey all,
I know the build hasn't even started but I did finish one of the two planes I will do for this GB. This was an AM 1:48 kit. It was a great kit with very good details and fit. I'm really starting to like their kits more and more. The last pic is a simple presentation I made from the idea of FSM member "jamalone". Enjoy!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 5:45 PM

Beautiful Dauntless. The weathering is well executed too. Cool base.

Eric

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 9:58 AM

Thanks Tigerman.....

Andy

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mph34

Member since
January 2004
From: Colorado

Posted by mph34 on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 4:58 PM

Jaypack55 wrote:

Sounds good! By the way, I didn't say what I'm going to build, so here it is:

Tamiya 1:48 F4U-1A (got it on ebay for $9.99+$5 shipping- Great deal or what?) I plan on building it into a diorama of a pacific island (any suggestions for realistic 1:48 palm trees?)

Check out this website; http://www.miniaturetree.com/ A architectural model building shop that I have used for a construction project ($25M sized job) told me about this site. Thumbs Up [tup] If you go do a search for "diorama palm trees" you'll get some links to check out as well.

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gedenke

Member since
November 2005
From: Southern Oregon, USA

Posted by gedenke on Friday, May 5, 2006 7:06 AM

Jaypack, I think I'll join, if you don't mind. I'll be offering a 1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M2 (Saburo Sakai's), unless you only want US birds. Only thing is I haven't got it yet, so I'll be sidelining it for the first part of the GB.

-Geoff There is an art . . . to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. — Douglas Adams, 'The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy'.

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