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  • From: darllington
Posted by tornado on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:29 AM
halfway throught my lanc ill get pics as soon as posible
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Posted by Chatterer on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:49 AM
Say a big thanks to jwb cause he just made a great group build badge here it is I think it looks great and this is the badge that we will use.
David
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  • From: darllington
Posted by tornado on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 12:10 PM
kool badge if im right is dat a lanc in the pic lol sumthing like that or a halifax or a stirling ther loads of posibiltys lol
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Posted by Chatterer on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 12:22 PM
I think its a B-24 or Halifax.I zoomed in to the pic and they both have the same tails. I was going to say Short Sterling but the wings are to big.
David
jwb
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  • From: Parkton, NC
Posted by jwb on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 12:34 PM
 tornado wrote:
kool badge if im right is dat a lanc in the pic lol sumthing like that or a halifax or a stirling ther loads of posibiltys lol


It's a B-24. The original image is larger and clearer. I cropped it a little, too.

I thought it was just so cool because it looked so vintage.

"Look Wally, I got this swell airplane." 'That's great Beav!"

LOL

It's actually part of an ad for a StromBecKer B-24J from an ad in a November 1945 women's magazine. You can see it if you scroll almost to the bottom of this page here. In fact, that page probably has a dozen images that scream "badge". I just thought that one was cool because of the kid with the airplane, the shape (square, basically) and just kind of struck a chord with me.

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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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 1:18 PM

Excellent badge, Jon..!  I love it. 

Still awaiting delivery of my kit... :-(

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  • From: NP, NJ, USA
Posted by TAdan on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:21 PM

Work has been progressing on my Mustang. I will probably be able to get the fuselage together in the next building session...Unless I decide to scratch build a cockpit. We will see how I feel when I get to that point Big Smile [:D] Most of the small items are painted and ready to go.

 

Just curious...How old is everyone in this GB? I am 23.

 

JWB. I love the badge. I have a wooden Strombecker DC-3 hanging up. I found it at a train show if I remember correctly. When I investigated it, it looks like the kit was from the 50's. It was painted silver at one point but now it has a lovely OD green patena to it.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer
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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:24 PM
I'm 39 (40 soon!);  been scale modelling for just over 30 years now...
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Posted by Chatterer on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:26 PM
 TAdan wrote:

Just curious...How old is everyone in this GB? I am 23.

As for me 17, will be 18 in October. I feel old when I can say I remember when Tamiya tanks were 15 dollers for the big onesTongue [:P] And now they are close to 60 dollers.

David
jwb
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  • From: Parkton, NC
Posted by jwb on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:41 PM
 TAdan wrote:
 

Just curious...How old is everyone in this GB? I am 23.



39 going on....... I guess the rest depends on the day and how I feel. :-)

Modeled for most of my youth, then cars, college, army and family took over. Finally decided I needed a hobby..... been back into it since February.

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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Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:52 PM
38 going on 12.

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  • From: darllington
Posted by tornado on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 3:39 PM
13 going on 14 im still quite young lol
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  • From: Melbourne, Victoria
Posted by harvs73 on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 8:58 PM

I'm 37 and have been modelling for around 30 years now.

I have struck a snag in my build, I opened the AIRFIX kit up to discover that the clear sprue is missing. I have sent an email to AIRFIX so hopefully I should receive one in the near future.

Dave Harvey

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  • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
Posted by djmodels1999 on Friday, April 28, 2006 3:46 AM
At last, I got my kit.  I'll post a pic later.  I was kind of surprised, to be honest.  It's not Hasegawa, for sure, but I did remember those Airfix rivets being bigger...  The plastic is not sky blue anymore, but light grey.  The cockpit details are basic to say the least, but I have some references to help along.  The kit comes with two rather boring colour schemes, and I've found another that is way more entertaining.  The kit decals are really poor, off centered (if you can say that for crosses!), and there's no svastika of course.  The spare decal box should come in handy!
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Posted by djmodels1999 on Friday, April 28, 2006 6:27 AM

Well there you go:  the magnificent Airfix Messerschmitt Bf-109 G-6 in all its (early) glory..

Look at that nasty locator pin inside the windscreen...  I did not remember that one!!  And look at the beautifuly furnished inside of the fuselage.  Airfix provides a 'seat' and a 'pilot'.  That's it!

Fun, fun, fun...

 

 

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  • From: Southwest
Posted by Chatterer on Friday, April 28, 2006 6:33 AM
Not as bad as I was thinking, thats one thick windscreen. I have seen the pilot before oh yeah he pilots every Airfix kit. Good luck with the kitCool [8D]
David
jwb
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  • From: Parkton, NC
Posted by jwb on Friday, April 28, 2006 1:55 PM
Hey djmodels1999-

I share your feelings. The Lindberg kit I'm building has (had) a seat- no pilot.

'Course, I went insane and bought a resin cockpit for it with more parts than the kit itself. And most of the PE parts are smaller than i can see.

Now I'm thinking..... "Hmmmmm..... it has no engine either..."

LOL

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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  • From: Southwest
Posted by Chatterer on Saturday, April 29, 2006 6:35 AM

jwb you keep going and there wont be any plastic left to the kitTongue [:P]

No updates for me I am trying to get eight kits done. And also sorting out built models and cleaning out the stash time to ebay some models 400 getting to be a little much. Also I have nine figures that I have to paint or dieDead [xx(]

David
jwb
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  • From: Parkton, NC
Posted by jwb on Sunday, April 30, 2006 2:17 PM
Well, I finished (sorta) the resin pilot's office for my P-47.

I guess "finish" is less correct than "stopped building and called it done as it would get".

It was my first resin set (resin and P/E) and I guess I should've thought more about getting something in 1/72 scale to cut my teeth on. I literraly couldn't figure out how to even get some of the tiny parts glued where they needed to go. I ended up with parts glued to tweezers, my fingers, all over the place. 5 of the parts were probably no larger than 1/32 of an inch in any direction, and I could hardly see them (with specs even) let alone handle them.

So I decided "when it ain't fun, move on to what is." So I finished the painting and glueing in what I could, and it's now nestled in the fuselage, probably to never be seen again once the canopy is in place.

I think next time when I spend money on resin, I'll make it 1/48 or better. :-)


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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  • From: Southwest
Posted by Chatterer on Sunday, April 30, 2006 2:31 PM

 jwb wrote:
I ended up with parts glued to tweezers, my fingers, all over the place

Ha that happends every time I use super glue even if I am super carefull with it. The office looks great, alot better then what I can turn outCool [8D]

David
jwb
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  • From: Parkton, NC
Posted by jwb on Sunday, April 30, 2006 3:18 PM
 FrogFoot wrote:

Ha that happends every time I use super glue even if I am super carefull with it. The office looks great, alot better then what I can turn outCool [8D]

Thanks!

I left out the throttle levers- just couldn't get them on there. The IP panel looked OK, but it's hidden.

And after all the dry fitting and testing and so forth- the office is now sitting at a slight angle in the fuselage. LOL Oh well.

Makes me have even greater respect fo rhte folks I see who do such amazing resin/PE work that I see on these forums. That stuff ain't easy.

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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Posted by Chatterer on Sunday, April 30, 2006 4:33 PM
You are welcomeWink [;)] As for me I cant stand PE one of the things that keeps me from building my Dragon Tiger.
David
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Posted by scottrc on Monday, May 1, 2006 10:00 AM
Hopefully, if time permits, I can start painting tonight.
Scott

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  • From: NP, NJ, USA
Posted by TAdan on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 8:02 AM

JWB, nice work with the cockpit. My mustang dosent really have one to speak of, aside from the pilots seat and the control yoke.

 

I got the fuselage glued together last night, and the pilots seat installed. I was pleasantly suprised with the fit of the fuselage halves. No filling required, just a bit of flash removal. Ill try and get a pic up tonight.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer
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Posted by Chatterer on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 8:05 AM

Your lucky TAdun no filling, I am never that lucky. Look forward to the pics.

As for my build I cant get in the mood to paint, odd I have painted figures this week and a few other models.

David
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  • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 1:10 PM

Yes, that office looks good!  Well done!

I've ordered the Revell 109 G-10 because I really need a decent propeller to replace the skinny thingy that Airfix gave me...   Felt bad, kind of cheating in a way, but I guess adding PE or resin bits would be kind of similar in a way, and way more expensive.  After all, we are re-building a very early kit of ours WITH the experience we've acquired since our debut..

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  • From: NP, NJ, USA
Posted by TAdan on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 10:43 AM

Ok...here is an awful pic I snapped w/ my cell phone, hehe. As you can see the fuselage is together (seams still need to be sanded/cleaned up), and I have most of the smaller bits painted. I set a few out just to give you an idea. Sorry the picture is so crummy.

 

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer
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Posted by Chatterer on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 3:03 PM
Looks good TAdan, see you even get a pilot.
David
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Posted by scottrc on Thursday, May 4, 2006 1:00 PM
 FrogFoot wrote:
Looks good TAdan, see you even get a pilot.


I have a kinda grousome memory of that kit.  My buddy, if you could call him that since he always had a knack to get me into trouble, talked me into blowing up my P-51 (That same kit as above) with a large firecracker.  Well, just strapping an M-80 to the bottom of the fuse didn't cut it, he wanted to have some blood shed to spice up this event so he pops off the canopy and prop hub, and fills the inside of the fuselage with ketchup, and glues the canopy and prop back on.

When the M-80 exploded, it blew the fuse in half and blasted ketchup everywhere.  We, and everything around us, was spackled with ketchup.

I wanted to puke, and he wanted to do it agian, but this time with a battleship.  That was when I think I told him I had to go home for dinner and that he could'nt come.  I also had to wear my "blood" stained clothing into the house and face a possible inquiry into my appearance.

Ah, pleasures of being 10 and peer presure.

Scott

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  • From: Tacoma, WA
Posted by Jaypack55 on Thursday, May 4, 2006 1:58 PM

 scottrc wrote:
 FrogFoot wrote:
Looks good TAdan, see you even get a pilot.


I have a kinda grousome memory of that kit.  My buddy, if you could call him that since he always had a knack to get me into trouble, talked me into blowing up my P-51 (That same kit as above) with a large firecracker.  Well, just strapping an M-80 to the bottom of the fuse didn't cut it, he wanted to have some blood shed to spice up this event so he pops off the canopy and prop hub, and fills the inside of the fuselage with ketchup, and glues the canopy and prop back on.

When the M-80 exploded, it blew the fuse in half and blasted ketchup everywhere.  We, and everything around us, was spackled with ketchup.

I wanted to puke, and he wanted to do it agian, but this time with a battleship.  That was when I think I told him I had to go home for dinner and that he could'nt come.  I also had to wear my "blood" stained clothing into the house and face a possible inquiry into my appearance.

Ah, pleasures of being 10 and peer presure.

Scott

Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]hehehe! I know the feeling...

-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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