WWII "what if" birds GB Idea

PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Thursday, August 10, 2006 7:38 PM

HMMMM jet engined P-40?????

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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zipmeister

Member since
May 2006
From: Tampa, Fl

Posted by zipmeister on Thursday, August 10, 2006 5:38 PM

Ok gang,

Here's a start to my secret weapon.

My secret weapon doesn't need exhaust manifolds

Doesn't need these anymore.

Well thats it for now. Are you curious? More pics tonight!

Thanks

Zip

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zipmeister

Member since
May 2006
From: Tampa, Fl

Posted by zipmeister on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 8:45 PM

Ok, my secret weapon will be in 1/48 and the brand will be Revell / Academy. Big Smile [:D]

Thanks

Zip

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 4:34 PM

zipmeister wrote:
Hey wulf.
Can I get in on this GB? I'm working on this secret weapon that would be perfect for this build. I just finished the planning stage of the project and I'm getting ready to start cutting styrene! This thing will blow you away! I know the build ends in November but I should be done by then. OK?

Zip

Welcome aboard zip. Just give me the brand and scale to put on the cover page and post some progress pics. Big Smile [:D]

Andy

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zipmeister

Member since
May 2006
From: Tampa, Fl

Posted by zipmeister on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 9:08 AM

Hey wulf.
Can I get in on this GB? I'm working on this secret weapon that would be perfect for this build. I just finished the planning stage of the project and I'm getting ready to start cutting styrene! This thing will blow you away! I know the build ends in November but I should be done by then. OK?

Zip

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PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 11:58 PM

I just need some camera time my A4U/M-1 "Kaizoku" ( pirate in japanese as corsair is french for pirate Tongue [:P]

) is nearly complete with just the canopy and weathering to finish

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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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 8:22 PM

rudy_102 wrote:
Is it okay to enter an already finished model? I have AMT's Tigercat already built and painted as an upgraded version, with napalm tanks, wingtip fuel tanks, 6 rockets, a JDAM and laser-designator. I hope I can use that, otherwise I'l mod my PZL P.24C. Thanks in advance.

No problem at all. Glad to have you rudy. I've been real busy lately so I haven't been monitoring like I should. Hope to see some progress pics from everyone's work Big Smile [:D]

Andy

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rudy_102

Member since
December 2005
From: Ontario, Canada

Posted by rudy_102 on Sunday, July 30, 2006 6:47 PM

Poop.

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PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Sunday, July 30, 2006 5:56 PM

I cant remember but I think Wulf is on vacation Rudy Wink [;)]

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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rudy_102

Member since
December 2005
From: Ontario, Canada

Posted by rudy_102 on Sunday, July 30, 2006 4:08 PM

Hello?

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rudy_102

Member since
December 2005
From: Ontario, Canada

Posted by rudy_102 on Saturday, July 29, 2006 11:49 AM

Is it okay to enter an already finished model? I have AMT's Tigercat already built and painted as an upgraded version, with napalm tanks, wingtip fuel tanks, 6 rockets, a JDAM and laser-designator. I hope I can use that, otherwise I'l mod my PZL P.24C. Thanks in advance.

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rudy_102

Member since
December 2005
From: Ontario, Canada

Posted by rudy_102 on Friday, July 28, 2006 12:09 PM

I'll look around for something in my stash, I've been following this build for quite a while, count me in.

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PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 5:08 PM

I'm still on the mend (turns out I cracked 2 of my ribs instead of just bruising them) so my modeling has been a little slow but most of my decaling is done and i need to install the canopy before weathering

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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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 12:29 PM

Haven't heard much........everybody doin' OK? How bout some progress pics?

Andy

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PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Friday, July 7, 2006 2:27 PM

Wulf wrote:
Looks sharp Panzerwullf! What color is the top half? Is that black? I also like the prop change-up. Great job...

the upper surface is straight out o the bottle model master IJN green, it is rather dark and so glossy that it looks black in almost every photo. I hope that the final flat coat kills the shine enough to see the green, the weathering might help bring it out as well. I decided to leave the cowling loose as it fits quite snugly so that I can expose the engine as I wish the prop stays on with a poly cap so popping it off & on is no problem Big Smile [:D]

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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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Friday, July 7, 2006 2:21 PM

Looks sharp Panzerwullf! What color is the top half? Is that black? I also like the prop change-up. Great job...

Andy

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mph34

Member since
January 2004
From: Colorado

Posted by mph34 on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 10:12 AM

Hey there PanzerWulff!

First off, here's to a quicky and pain-free (as much as possible) recovery.

You may not be able to sit up to model, but, I am sure you can get caught up on your movie watching and research via the Interent & books. Smile [:)]

The Corsair is looking good. Seems odd to see the 'meatball' on it. But, that is the whole idea behind this build! Smile [:)]

I have started my Stuka, and have the Me-262 ready to start. As I get something more to show in way of progress, I'll post some photos.

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PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Monday, July 3, 2006 11:13 PM

Ok gang I'm gonna post these pics real quick I bruised a couple of ribs and sitting up hurts like HECK More CorZeke Big Smile [:D]

take it easy guys Black Eye [B)]

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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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Friday, June 23, 2006 6:54 AM

Allright....finally decided on what to do and started. I'm going with idea #1. I'm going to redesign a paint scheme. I'll post progress along the way.

Jaypack, you gonna get in on this one? Let me know.....

Andy

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 10:08 PM

Well I have several 'cheap' plane kits laying around. I'll see what I can do...

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Wulf

Member since
February 2006
From: Southeast Louisiana

Posted by Wulf on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 11:28 AM

Duke,

Get yourself a cheap plane kit and join the madness. Plenty of room!

Andy

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 9:43 AM

I have been watching this Build for awhile, and I have to say this is interesting. It's too bad that it is only for aircraft though.
I just got a new Revell Graf Zeppelin German Aircraft carrier. I plan on converting it to show "what if..." the Russians had kept it and developed it into a carrier before the Kievs came along instead of using it as a torpedo target. What would it look like? I already have the Yaks and Kamovs for it, and I may even add some MiG 29's and Sukhois to it from the Trumpeter sets once I get the ski jump on it.

Still, I like what I see. I can't wait to see the A-10 in the Desert camo, and there's something fundamentally wrong about seeing 'meatballs' on a Corsair! Shock [:O]