Pacific fighters GB

Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Friday, May 5, 2006 7:43 AM

Another GB I just have to join, even if I have to many builds. I will let you know what I will build by next week.

David

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Friday, May 5, 2006 12:25 PM

Frogfoot, you're in, and gedenke, you're in too. I am perfectly fine with japanese a/c. It'll be nice to have some variety.

-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 Wednesday, May 10, 2006 1:08 PM

Hey everybody! I've decided I might need a little more time for this one (and I'm sure some of you will, too), so I think I'll extent the ending date a little, to maybe say, December '06 or Jan.-Feb '07? If you disagree, feel free to say so.

-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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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Friday, May 12, 2006 1:14 PM

Dates work for me, all for it.

David

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Saturday, May 13, 2006 12:04 PM

Ok made up my mind I will build Tamiya's 1/48th Vought F4U-1D Corsair.

David

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 13, 2006 4:01 PM

Hey Jaypack, i was wondering if I could join? This would be my first GB and this one just caught my attention. If so, i was thinking about building an Acurate Miniatures SBD-3 Dauntless or a TBF-1C/TBM-1C Avenger if thats ok? it sounds like alot of fun,

Keith

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Monday, May 15, 2006 1:13 PM

allrighty, I'll put you down.

-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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Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Monday, May 15, 2006 1:26 PM

Oh, I can't stand it any more! For my last GB this year, please include me for an Arii 1/48 N1K1-J 'George' fighter.

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Monday, May 15, 2006 2:25 PM

OK, Will do!

-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 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:12 PM

Hey Jaypack, see what you think. I've got three models basically constructed, but stored in various boxes and long overdue for repair, paint, and finishing details. If that's not too far along for "already started", please put me on the list.

Oh yes, the models are:

1. Hasegawa 1/72 F6F-5

2. Hasegawa 1/72 F4U-1D

3. Kitbashed 1/72 FM-2 (Academy and Airfix)

I plan to finish them in late war escort carrier markings, for different CVE's. This GB is the perfect reason to dig them out.

Regards, Dick

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Thursday, May 18, 2006 11:44 PM

Nope, they're not too far along for me! I think that even if they just don't have an antenna wire, they could still be entered. I'll put for them.

-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 Tuesday, May 23, 2006 4:11 PM

OK, I'm going to add Hasegawa's KI-61 with the aries cockpit set to this GB. I just won it on Ebay, and it should be getting here around the time the GB starts. If anyone has information on this kit (fit, detail, etc) or the aries parts (It's my first time using anything by them), feel free to share it...

-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, May 25, 2006 11:03 AM

Jaypack,

Don't forget to add The 1:48 Corsair I'll do as well to the head thread. I think it's the Tamiya F4U-1D (just to be different Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] )

Thanks,

Andy

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Thursday, May 25, 2006 11:35 AM

OK, will do!

-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 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 11:10 AM

Hey, just wanted to let everyone know that the build starts tomorrow- Good luck everyone, and have fun! Big Smile [: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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espins1

Member since
December 2002
From: Reno, NV

Posted by espins1 on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 2:25 PM

Sweet, put me down for the 1/32 Hasegawa Ki-84 Hayate "Frank". My wife got me that kit for Valentines day this year. Smile [:)]

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 6:05 PM

espins1 wrote:
Sweet, put me down for the 1/32 Hasegawa Ki-84 Hayate "Frank". My wife got me that kit for Valentines day this year.

That ought to be a nice kit. Post a box pic if you can!

Andy

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espins1

Member since
December 2002
From: Reno, NV

Posted by espins1 on Thursday, June 1, 2006 9:03 AM

Wulf wrote:
espins1 wrote:
Sweet, put me down for the 1/32 Hasegawa Ki-84 Hayate "Frank". My wife got me that kit for Valentines day this year.

That ought to be a nice kit. Post a box pic if you can!

Andy

Here it is! From just looking at the goodies inside the box this looks like an awesome kit. Smile [:)]

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Thursday, June 1, 2006 5:31 PM

cool.......
Thanks for the pic.

Andy

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Friday, June 2, 2006 12:31 AM

Are you sure that's the 1:32 kit? I've built the 1:48 kit and that's what the box looks like...

BTW, here's some pics of my F4U in progress:

the modified bomb and pylon

The model overall

A shot of the 'pit:

The engine:

Hope you like it, I haven't decided what aircraft to model yet.

Any Q's orcomments would be appreciated

Thanks for looking!

-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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Dave23

Member since
May 2006
From: Oklahoma

Posted by Dave23 on Friday, June 2, 2006 5:29 AM

If not to late, I would like to join in with a 1:48 Hasegawa P-40E Warhawk.
Paint and markings will be from the 49th Fighter Group.

-dave

-d

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Friday, June 2, 2006 12:16 PM

OK, you're on the list!

-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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Dave23

Member since
May 2006
From: Oklahoma

Posted by Dave23 on Friday, June 2, 2006 12:51 PM

Thanks Josh!

-dave

-d

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Ranger2Seven

Member since
November 2004
From: Illinois

Posted by Ranger2Seven on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 10:46 PM

Wulf wrote:
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!

Very nice. I just love those American WWII Pacific carrier warbirds.

I have an 1/48 Academy F4U-1D sitting on my bench thats about 1% complete. Just finished an AM Avenger and a Classic Airframes Re. 2001 and was hoping to take a break from the aircraft for a while. But maybe I can do this alongside my other project. Can I get in?

~GrummanLuvvar~

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 11:21 AM

Yup, I'll put you on the list.

-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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Ranger2Seven

Member since
November 2004
From: Illinois

Posted by Ranger2Seven on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 12:12 PM

Jaypack55 wrote:
Yup, I'll put you on the list.

Thank you.

~GrummanLuvvar~

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Thursday, June 8, 2006 11:24 AM

55,

Your Corsair is lookin' good so far.

Andy

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Dave23

Member since
May 2006
From: Oklahoma

Posted by Dave23 on Saturday, June 10, 2006 3:33 PM

Made some progress on the P-40's cockpit today. Will start the fuselage tomorrow.

-dave

-d

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Dave23

Member since
May 2006
From: Oklahoma

Posted by Dave23 on Saturday, June 10, 2006 5:00 PM

Well, ended up closing up the fuselage today afterall. I can't say I care much for the way this kit is going together. As others have said, these inserts are a pain in arse.

-dave

-d

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Jaypack55

Member since
October 2005
From: Tacoma, WA

Posted by Jaypack55 on Sunday, June 11, 2006 1:12 AM

Dave, your P-40 looks good so far!

-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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