Down Memory Lane Group Build

"Man, now I'm feeling dated.  All these stores are gone now, including K-mart.  All replaced by the 200,000,000 sq ft Wallymart that carries at the most three Revell F-106s and a Wright Flyer.  And these are over $11.  Or for $39.99, I could get a pre-built, pre-painted 1/48 P-47.  YUK! "

I know how you feel, Scott...  I was thinking the very same today as I went to the most local 'model' shop, i.e. Toys'r'Us, and found on the shelves a selection of at least 5 different models, all with their own little pots of glue and paint, and brushes, and a number of pre-painted, pre built bikes.   This Airfix 109, I'll probably have to order it from Hannants, online...  There was a time when you could not get into a shop, any shop, without seeing some form of Airfix kits....

And thinking of the town where I grew up, all those little stores where I was able to buy my first (hundred or so) kits are all gone too.   

I attempted to start work on my Mustang last night, only to find I couldnt see it! I trimmed the larger pieces out of the sprues and went to clean them up when I realized I could not see the dark 1/72 plastic, lol. Looks like I need a lamp for my work bench, and maybe some new glasses.

Ill try to work on it in the daylight now.

Desdinova wrote:

The first kit I can remember building was the ancient B-17F "Memphis Belle" in 1/48 by Revell. If I can find one anywhere, I'll buy it and join. I've got some nice decals for it around here somewhere.

Desdinova wrote:

The first kit I can remember building was the ancient B-17F "Memphis Belle" in 1/48 by Revell. If I can find one anywhere, I'll buy it and join. I've got some nice decals for it around here somewhere.

Like jwb I did a search also on ebay and are a few of them. If you get the kit I will sign you up.

i onli have to think back a few months wen i used to go to the art shop ma local hobbie shop n i wudnt be able to pick a model i wanted now i still go their n i no wot models to buy but its normaly bout 6 to 15 pounds now

                                                 ryan

Here's my 109 (well, its box art!):

And here's that other memory I was talking about:

kool i did a messershmit bf109 g 10 by airfix

wots a coast guard cutter?

                                                  ryan

tornado wrote:

wots a coast guard cutter?                                                   ryan

kool i no wot 1 is now lol

djmodels1999 wrote:

Looks like a very interesting subject!  Are you going to update it with some PE sets?

FrogFoot wrote:

Think I am going to try to start my kit this weekend, since I only have two kits going right now and one should be done tommorow if I dont drive my self mad.

I started my P-47 last night. I ordered a resin interior for it. It won't be visible once I close it up, but it'll add fun to the build.

I'm also looking for display boxes to set everything up in for the final display.

i started mine yesterday

TAdan wrote:

Here is my before shot. Not all the parts are pictured, but you get the idea. Off to the right I included thee horizontal stabilizers from my first kit, and the display stand base. I know the rest of the plane is around somewhere, I saw it recently, just cant find it now, lol.

This is a great idea for a Group Build, the P51B is the kit I remember as my first, somehwere around '75.  Have one as well...but I can't enter, I gave that kit to my 7 year old son.  He has put together about 90% of it on his own and entered into the Allied Aces GB with it.

I will certainly drop in from time to time here...by the way, Jon..I had the same T'bolt and tried to paint a checkerboard on the front.  Like the one in the Time_Life book "Air War Over Europe"...WOW was that a pig's breakfast!

Ok here is my kit

Not great fit,seams, extra plastic made it a fun build. Forgot how basic the kit is still have a few parts I need to add on later. Like the head light really big holes in the back that need filled.

Hi Joe and welcome aboard.  I remember that P-51 very well too.  Built it around 1977 or so... 

David, you are making great progress!  I'm still waiting for the delivery of my 109...

Joe welcome to the build

djmodels1999 thanks

Scott thanks

jwb got the badge made, but thanks for the offer if mine not good enough then I will need help

Here is the badge let me know what you think If you dont like it tell me keep in mind my photo editing skills are all most zero, and I made this up after writing a history paper for the last four hours. If any one else has a better idea feel free to make one.

Frogfoot, my history class was canceled for today...

So...I got to work on my P-51 for a bit. It is progressing nicely. I am painting/ finishing all the small parts, Landing gear, pilot, cockpit, etc). There are only 28 parts in the kit, so it isnt too tough.

TAdan wrote:

There are only 28 parts in the kit, so it isnt too tough.