Axis Aces Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

PanzerWulff wrote:

espins1 wrote:  bobbaily wrote: Scott-thanks for the extension.  The Panzer Aces GB keeps calling my name..... I know what you mean, I'm really enjoying that GB as well, it's fun doing all the research.  I'm doing some work right now on my Bf109G-14 (and my Panther for the Italeri build).  I hope to have enough progress worthy of posting some pics either this afternoon or tomorrow.  I'm Stuck dead in the water with my modeling for now I probably won't pick up a model for another month or two, my eye surgery is going to be non laser so after I have it on the 23rd they say I'll probably need the patch for another month or so GRRRRRRR I'M BORED!!!!! "Panzer"

Well good luck with your surgery and recovery, we'll be pullin' for ya!

Some people call it a hobby.... I call it an obsession!  My new Reno Air Race Association license plates just arrived on Friday. 

That is SWEEEEETT, Scott! And thanks for extending the deadline on this GB!  I'll be in Reno this week...arriving late Wednesday night and leaving Friday morning.  Let me know if you want anything (reasonable ) from Hawaii.

Panzer, as Scott mentioned, we are all pulling for ya!

Here are some progress pics of my Hartmann winterized 109:

Next up...preshading.  Thanks again for the extension!

Aloha,

Chris 

Oh man, I'm going to be out in the field most of the day on Thursday to support the roll out of a new wireless tablet PC for our Casino Services techs.  If you're interested, we could try to hook up for a few minutes at High Sierra Models in the late afternoon.  

Your 109 is coming right along.  Is that the 1/48 or 1/32 kit?  I'm slowly working on mine, I had to put it off to the side for a bit while I finish up some more pressing projects. 

Thanks Scott,

That is the 1/48 Hasegawa kit.  My 1/32 Hasegawa G-6 is still on the shelf...screaming at me to build.  Oh well...I'll get to it soon. 

I shot you a PM.  Hopefully we can get together.  You know I'm always up for a trip to the hobby shop!

Aloha,

Chris 

Scott, it is the G-6, is it alright if I combine this one with the BF-109 GB?  I hope to start as soon as my Spitfire is off the bench, maybe in a couple weeks. 

Bob, thanks, I've been lurking here and there lately and not getting much done but with several GBs having year long/extended time lines, I think I can do that.  Also 1:72 builds are pretty fast for me, if you call 2 months fast...

jboutin wrote:

Scott, it is the G-6, is it alright if I combine this one with the BF-109 GB?  I hope to start as soon as my Spitfire is off the bench, maybe in a couple weeks.

You betcha!  Just as long as you're building one from an Axis ace you're good to go amigo. 

Some good looking progress being made lately WTG guys

I finished most painting on the model and am working in the engine. I'll get some pics of it later on. here's one after decals and washes etc. getting ready for the flat coats and final weathering. Little by little...........

espins1 wrote:

Some people call it a hobby.... I call it an obsession!  My new Reno Air Race Association license plates just arrived on Friday.

Well, I was just looking around and saw this WOW now that's COOL !

Bud

You're making some nice progress Drew, your 109 is looking great!  I can't wait to see the engine! 

espins1 wrote:

You're making some nice progress Drew, your 109 is looking great!  I can't wait to see the engine!

ya show off!!

Well I'm just about done with the cockpit. I'm trying to fdinsih her up while watching the Bears game. Here are some pics.

Looking Good balta Any progress is good progress.

I've been busy today and got a fair bit more done. It's now on it's gear tor the first time. No more paint bottles under the wings.The engine is building up slowly, but steadily. Now to paint the canopies

WOW Drew, she's Looking GOOD !

Nice work there

Bud

Nice work on your interior Balta! 

Drew, your DB engine looks great! 

Scott, I was wondering if I might be able to pick up and re-join this build even though I haven't been around for a few months.  Btw I love the license plates

I have only gone back a couple of pages so far but DrewH, mokulele, balta1 and everybody else , awesome work guys those builds look great

Cheers 

darson wrote:

Scott, I was wondering if I might be able to pick up and re-join this build even though I haven't been around for a few months.  Btw I love the license plates Cheers

Absolutely!  It ain't over 'till it's over.    Glad to have you back!

hi all

I dont mind to join up,  Ill be doing Revell 1/48 scale Junker Ju 52/3m  Lets hope I have the time to do it since im involved in other gb as well.  and is crossover gb allowed?  let me know thanks

Hi there Joe,

This build is based around German aces from WWII and the aircraft they flew.  Unless I'm thinking of the wrong aircraft wasn't the Ju 52/3m a transport bird?

Cheers 

silentmodeler wrote:

hi all I dont mind to join up,  Ill be doing Revell 1/48 scale Junker Ju 52/3m  Lets hope I have the time to do it since im involved in other gb as well.  and is crossover gb allowed?  let me know thanks

We'd love to have you, however the Ju 52/3m is a transport aircraft.  The premise for the group build is building a specific fighter aircraft flown by any Axis ace.  That would cover any Axis pilot who shot down enough aircraft to achieve "ace" status.  There are literally hundreds of different schemes to choose from which would include aircraft such as the Bf109, FW-190, Me 262 or even the Japanese Zero and many others.  Also the markings used on the aircraft would obviously have to be those used by a specific Axis ace.  If you have any questions or need help finding a plane and pilot feel free to ask. 

espins1 wrote:

silentmodeler wrote: hi all I dont mind to join up,  Ill be doing Revell 1/48 scale Junker Ju 52/3m  Lets hope I have the time to do it since im involved in other gb as well.  and is crossover gb allowed?  let me know thanks We'd love to have you, however the Ju 52/3m is a transport aircraft.  The premise for the group build is building a specific fighter aircraft flown by any Axis ace.  That would cover any Axis pilot who shot down enough aircraft to achieve "ace" status.  There are literally hundreds of different schemes to choose from which would include aircraft such as the Bf109, FW-190, Me 262 or even the Japanese Zero and many others.  Also the markings used on the aircraft would obviously have to be those used by a specific Axis ace.  If you have any questions or need help finding a plane and pilot feel free to ask.

 Ahh gotcha what ya mean.  Does Japanese Val or Kate count?

silentmodeler wrote:

Ahh gotcha what ya mean.  Does Japanese Val or Kate count?

Well, an Ace is a pilot who has shot down 5 or more enemy aircraft (or in the case of Germans, 10 or more).  A Val is a dive bomber used for attacking ships and ground targets.  A Kate is a torpedo bomber used for attacking ships. 

Almost without exception aces are fighter pilots.  So unless you know of a specific Japanese pilot who shot down 5 or more enemy airplanes in a Kate or Val I would have to say nope. 

To give you an example, I'm building a Messerschmitt Bf109G-14 flown by Erich Hartmann who is credited with shooting down 352 enemy aircraft (confirmed kills).  I'm also going to build a Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 flown by Gunther Rall, who is credited with 275 confirmed kills.

I hope that clears it up a bit.

Almost without exception aces are fighter pilots.  So unless you know of a specific Japanese pilot who shot down 5 or more enemy airplanes in a Kate or Val I would have to say nope.

Like the American SBD pilot during the battle of the coral sea did I wish I could remember the guy's name

Scott What drew won't show us is the minatureised Luftwaffe mechanics helping him with the engine

Also I have had my eye surgery and should be ready to go in about 4 weeks so my "Pipps" Priller Fw-190 A8 should be making an appearance shortlyUntil then a pic of me with my "Seeing eye CHINCHILLA Nicholas

Welcome back PanzerWulff.  I trust your surgery went well?  I wish you a speedy recovery amigo! 

PanzerWulff wrote:

Scott What drew won't show us is the minatureised Luftwaffe mechanics helping him with the engine

hehehehe. What you don't know is I do have a Luft. mechanic. Not miniturized, but, Willy Messerschmitt's right hand man, chief engineer and test pilot as my referance material on Me-109's -110/410's and -262's.

Thanks Panzer, Scott and all you guys for the nice words. It sure helps keep the fire to finish going. I have made more progress, the bottom part of the engine is getting there and the engine mounts are finished. If all goes well, I could be finished this weekend. Depends how much time I get to work on it.

Hey Chris,

I hope the eye surgery was not major and that everything turned out well

Cheers 

Thanks for the welcome back Guys

The surgery was a Laser Vitrectomy I had a Victeral Hemmorage in my left eye where a blood vessel burst and blood seeped into the victeral fluid(Eye Juice). so they had to use a laser to seal the burst blood vessel and then insert a needle to remove the blood,they also found an abrasion on my cornea that they fixed at the same time I was awake for the whole procedure but on some really funky meds all went well and I just have to keep it under a patch and use some eye drops for about 4 weeks

PanzerWulff wrote:

I was awake for the whole procedure

You've got to be kidding me, they sucked eye juice and blood out of your eyeball with needle and you were awake the whole time, whoa.