Down Memory Lane Group Build

jwb

Member since
February 2006
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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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
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 kit Cool [8D]

David

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

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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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
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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harvs73

Member since
March 2003
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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tornado

Member since
April 2006
From: darllington

Posted by tornado on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 3:39 PM

13 going on 14 im still quite young lol

:-)------Ryan------(-:

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scottrc

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

Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:52 PM

38 going on 12.

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
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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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

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 ones Tongue [:P] And now they are close to 60 dollers.

David

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

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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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
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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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

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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jwb

Member since
February 2006
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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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

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

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tornado

Member since
April 2006
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

:-)------Ryan------(-:

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

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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tornado

Member since
April 2006
From: darllington

Posted by tornado on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:29 AM

halfway throught my lanc ill get pics as soon as posible

:-)------Ryan------(-:

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scottrc

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

Posted by scottrc on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 1:12 PM

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

I think there is a total of 12 parts in my Testor's kit. Quite a difference compared to the 1/700 Trumpeter Lexington that has over 300.

Scott

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TAdan

Member since
November 2005
From: NP, NJ, USA

Posted by TAdan on Monday, April 24, 2006 1:13 PM

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.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Monday, April 24, 2006 12:31 PM

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 Tongue [:P]

Here is the badge let me know what you think If you dont like it tell me Smile [:)] 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.

David

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Monday, April 24, 2006 10:17 AM

How's the badge coming along? Need help?

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 Monday, April 24, 2006 8:59 AM

Looks good David, makes me wnat to put an Army man in it and push it across the kitchen table and make "vroom"vroom" sounds.

Scott

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, April 24, 2006 7:52 AM

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...

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Saturday, April 22, 2006 4:05 PM

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.

David

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JoeRugby

Member since
November 2003
From: Virginia

Posted by JoeRugby on Saturday, April 22, 2006 8:46 AM

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!

Check out the WW I Special Interest Group @ http://swannysmodels.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=WW1SIG

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tornado

Member since
April 2006
From: darllington

Posted by tornado on Friday, April 21, 2006 9:22 AM

i started mine yesterday

:-)------Ryan------(-:

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Friday, April 21, 2006 7:40 AM

I am making it my goal to start on my kit tommorow or today if I get done with my Prinz Eugen, since my workspace is pretty much clear right 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, April 21, 2006 7:37 AM

Started mine last night too.

Scott

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Friday, April 21, 2006 5:40 AM

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.

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 Thursday, April 20, 2006 5:34 PM

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.

David

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