Down Memory Lane Group Build

scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Monday, June 5, 2006 6:56 AM

Great work everyone. I'm about done. just need to do a final paint and decals.

Scott

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Sunday, June 4, 2006 6:06 PM

Ok I got my kit painted today, now to figure out if I want to camo or not to camo.

David

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Sunday, June 4, 2006 3:22 PM

Great work JWB! That cockpit looks good hiding in there. I really like the paintscheme on the P-47.

What is with the landing gear doors? (I'm assuming it's just because it is a lindbergh kit, lol!)

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Saturday, June 3, 2006 8:29 PM

Looks great jwb Smile [:)] better then my P-47 that I tried awhile back. Oh and got you and TAdan builds updated on the front page.

As for me I am going to paint my kit tommorow for sure, since I am on the armor kick again. Which makes it easier to paint for me.

David

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Saturday, June 3, 2006 7:16 PM

Well- I'm done.

More like "I can't see this 1/72nd stuff anymore, so we're calling this done."

I've still got to get a display case. This was the first I built when I was 8. I have a still wrapped kit in the box, and another vintage kit out of the box. I'm going to do a display case showing the boxed kit, the unbuilt sprues from the the opened vintage kit, and then this completed re-issue.

I started to get crazy with it- I put in a resin office- then decided to just build it more like a kid would- out of the box, no changing of parts, etc.

So here it is. Admittedly, it could've had a few more hours put into it. But with the braille scale my eyes, and 3 Accurate Miniatures 1/48 kits standing by- I said good enough. It was fun.

I'll be getting a display case later this week- I'll put up the final pics then.

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Thursday, June 1, 2006 10:32 AM

How are everyone elses builds coming along? I am taking a bit of a break before I get back into my KC-135A kit. It is about half way there. Technically my KC-135 is also a "Memory lane" build too, but my last one was more recent than the Mustang.

If I get the mood I may be back to this GB with another Revell or Monogram oldie. (Ive got a 1/48 Wildcat, a 1/72 Uhu, and a 1/144 B-52 sitting in my stash...I built all of them ages ago...)

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Sunday, May 28, 2006 11:09 AM

Great looking P-51 TAdan!

David

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:18 AM

Presenting....my latest...1/72 Monogram P-51B. Finished straight OOB. I wanted to make it as close as possible to the box art...I think I pulled it off Big Smile [:D] I had alot of fun on this build.

I need to see if I can find my original build of this kit.

And what I started with...

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Friday, May 26, 2006 1:05 PM

It does look very neat and nice. Congrats!

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Thursday, May 25, 2006 7:55 AM

Here is a teaser pic for you. Ill try and get better pics (from a digi cam) Asap. I am very happy with the way this kit turned out.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 7:58 AM

Finished!!!? TAdan, that was FAST, man. I still haven't closed the fuselage on my 109... Try to get us some pics at some stage.

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 6:51 AM

Great to hear you that your Mustang turned out to your liking.

I started drillng portholes in the hull and cains last night. Just a few left and then I will add some doors and rails to this little model.

Scott

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Monday, May 22, 2006 12:05 PM

Well...Im finished! Cool [8D]

What do I win? Wink [;)]

I'll try and get some pics up soon. I am very happy with how my Mustang turned out. It is light-years ahead of my last one.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, May 21, 2006 2:15 PM

Yeah, welcome aboard, Eric; belated confgrats for the newborn too. Looking forward to seeing your kit...

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Sunday, May 21, 2006 2:05 PM

Welcome Eric thanks for joining, got you updated.

David

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flippersdad

Member since
March 2005
From: Fort Worth, TX

Posted by flippersdad on Sunday, May 21, 2006 2:02 PM

Now I know what I got that Aurora Fokker D - VII for. I will be a part of this as time permits, my wife just gave birth to our daughter last month.

Cheers,

Eric

A great lie - "I'm from the FAA and I'm here to help." Politics - Many blood sucking insects. Flying - Long periods of boredom puncuated by moments of stark terror.

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Saturday, May 20, 2006 2:24 PM

Looks great TAdan, you really got those white strips on great.

David

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Saturday, May 20, 2006 1:28 PM

Here is a quick update. Major paint work is done! Big Smile [:D]

Next up is painting the prop, exhaust, canopy. Final assembly, decals and weathering...

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Saturday, May 20, 2006 6:14 AM

scottrc wrote:
Gee, I paid .99 cents for the kit from Squadron yet will spend $30 on details.

Approve [^] Thats how every model has to be built now.

David

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Friday, May 19, 2006 8:46 AM

I didn't get any painting done last night, but I did get the hull and deck glued together. I also have noticed that I can really do a lot to this little kit with brass rails, PE radars and guns, watertight doors, and portholes. Gee, I paid .99 cents for the kit from Squadron yet will spend $30 on details.

The last time I built this kit, I think it took me 45 minutes. Now, it may take me 45 days. Boy how we have changed in how we build models eh?

Scott

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Thursday, May 18, 2006 4:37 PM

Thats it, were on page 7 and I still only took the model out of the box just long enough to see what color of plasitc it was molded in and to lose a few small parts like a gun and the lifeboat.. So, tonight, even though it will be late, after the family is tucked into bed, I'm going to stink up the house and paint the hull.

I'm going to do this, I can do this, for it will be done. Tonight!

Scott

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 5:47 PM

Well I took the day off from work today. Smile [:)] I managed to get the OD sprayed. Testors MM. I added 5 drops of Dk. Green to the OD. Most of the other aircraft I have seen in this squadron in color pics were somewhere between OD and Dk. Green. I am happy with the color I got.

Next up is to spray the white ID stripes on the wings and tail. I would like to try and spray some Future on this one. I have never tried future, but I'd like to give it a try.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 1:15 PM

scottrc wrote:
The only progress I have made has been to take the box from the shelf to the workbench and open it.

Scott

Hey, it's a start! Wink [;)]

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 8:14 AM

The only progress I have made has been to take the box from the shelf to the workbench and open it.

Scott

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, May 15, 2006 3:40 PM

No progress for me to report. I might start on that engine tomorrow. Have good pics now!

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Monday, May 15, 2006 1:23 PM

Wish I could paint today, the sky has been looking mad all day. I know if I go out its going to start raining then the paint will take forever to dry.

David

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Monday, May 15, 2006 12:44 PM

Well, I made some progress this saturday. I managed to get the underside of the P-51 painted with light grey. I used Testors MM enamel.

Next up will be some OD for the top of the aircraft...then some white squadron ID stripes and she will be just about done with paint. Smile [:)]

Glad to hear you folks have been progressing too.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Monday, May 15, 2006 6:39 AM

Well guess my name is Froggy for the year now. Did not do any work on my kit maybe this week.

Cant wait to see your P-47 jwb.

David

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Monday, May 15, 2006 6:32 AM

Well, the paint is mostly on. Need a touch-up here and there. It's looking more like a P-47 now. It's drying, and once it's good and cured, I'll add some color trim to it, and then the final parts.

After that, I've got to find a display case.

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Friday, May 12, 2006 8:35 PM

Ok I am making it my goal to have my kit painted by Sunday, if not you can call my Froggy for the rest of the year.

David

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