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Fall '06 College Student GB

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Fall '06 College Student GB
Posted by MortarMagnet on Sunday, August 20, 2006 7:49 PM
Here it is, The Fall '06 College Student GB.  The requirements are:

    Must attend college at least half-time. (six credits) There is no cap on age.

    The project must be inexpensive, the kit must cost less than $30.

    All builds are to be OOB.

    Any type of subject is OK:  A/C, Armor, Cars, Space, etc. are all acceptable.

    The deadline is Dec. 24, 2006.  This should give some time after finals to finish up.  We must remember that our grades come before the GB, the deadline is a goal not a requirement.

    All participants must introduce themselves as students:  This information includes where they attend classes and what they study.


The badge will be completed or suggested soon.  Once we have one, we can wear it.  Any suggestions for additional requirements are welcome.  This is a no pressure GB, have fun and make some friends.

I will be building Revell's F-105D #5840 Arkansas Traveler. 

Members:

MortarMagnet-         1:48 Revell F-105D
TAdan-                      1/144 Revell B-52H
oleander13-              1/48 Eduard Yak-3 "Red Devil"
Jabbe-                       1/72 Academy Razorback, MPM XP-47H, Italeri P-47N
pest18(tentative)-       1:48 Tamiya F4U Corsair
RadMax8(tentative)
mrrc                         1:72 Dragon SDKFZ 184 Ferdinand, 171 Panter G Late
Toother1321            1:48 Acad P-47
quailane                    Amtech P-40F/L
deltaheavy               1/144 Minicraft 737-400, Airfix 747-200, and Revell AG 747-400
Brian
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  • From: NP, NJ, USA
Posted by TAdan on Monday, August 21, 2006 11:35 AM

Count me in. I have a 1/144 Revell B-52H sitting on my desk ready to be built. If I get it done by December that'll be awsome!

 

I will be attending Rutgers University this fall (Part time, 6 credits). I am a ---- year student, (I call it the lifetime learning plan) lol. I have an A.S. from the local community college. I'll be studying Civil Engineering (or History, hehe). I also work part time for Johnson & Johnson doing AutoCAD work.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer
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Posted by MortarMagnet on Monday, August 21, 2006 12:01 PM
I guess I forgot to introduce myself.Dunce [D)]

I go to Kent State for Industrial Technology(Manufacturing).  I am also part time this semester and will graduate the same time TAdan will.Laugh [(-D]
Brian
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Posted by MortarMagnet on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 12:44 PM
I upped the kit cost limit to $30.  I think that should let people build armor.  It's still a fairly low cost.
Brian
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  • From: Maryville Tennessee
Posted by oleander13 on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 6:10 PM

I'm in Mortar....I'll be doing a 1/48 Eduard Yak-3 "Red Devil".

 

About me-self...

Senior at University of Tennessee (but still a Gator all the way!!)) studying Aerospace Engineering.  I'll be taking 16 credit hours and working a part time job at Standard Aero as a service engineer on the AE3007 engine line.  I'll probably only be able to work on this during the weekend, so it's a good thing the kit I chose has only about 40 parts.

 

Good Luck to everyone and I can't wait to get started!!

Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player. Life will always throw you curves, just keep fouling them off... the right pitch will come, but when it does, be prepared to run the bases.
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  • From: Raleigh (NCSU)
Posted by Jabbe on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 11:55 PM

OHH! OHH! PICK ME! PICK ME!

I've got a few 1/72 P-47's that need building, so put me down for an Academy Razorback, an MPM XP-47H, and an Italeri P-47N.

 I am a super-senior at North Carolina State University, also studying AeroSpace Engineering.

 Gah! School starts in the morning. Full day of classes.

 Joshua

  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: NP, NJ, USA
Posted by TAdan on Friday, August 25, 2006 2:12 PM

Well I guess I jumped the gun a bit. My classes start on the 5th. So far the rear stabilizers are assembled and sanded, both wings are assembled, one has been sanded. I also got the landing gear bays painted, and started on the wheels/ tires.

 

I'll try and slow down for the semester, hehe.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer
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Posted by MortarMagnet on Friday, August 25, 2006 11:23 PM
It's OK, I started, too.  I'm just painting the cockpit.  My classes start on Monday, but it was this past Monday that I started.  What can I say?  I couldn't wait.Big Smile [:D]
Brian
  • Member since
    February 2005
  • From: Raleigh (NCSU)
Posted by Jabbe on Friday, August 25, 2006 11:35 PM

Oh, were we supposed to wait for school to start to start our build?

Anyhow, classes for me started this Wednesday. I've got Propulsion, Boundary Layer Theory, Senoir Design, Experimential Aero III, and "Rise of Modern Science" as my history. I dropped CFD for the semister, but I'll fill it in with VSTOL next semister.

My 3 jugs are together, but still needing paint. I'll post pics soon.

Joshua

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 26, 2006 12:48 AM
Hey mortar is too late for me to join? My classes start monday and im takin 16 hours, physics, tech. writting, gov, eco, and MUSIC APPRECIATION woohoo! I'm gonna build the tamiya F4U Corsair, it was like 23 bucks. Thanks and is anyone else here a freshman?
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Posted by MortarMagnet on Saturday, August 26, 2006 9:15 AM
No, you're in.  I don't like deadlines for joining.  Someone can join in December if they want.  As long as there is an occasional picture and an effort to finish, I don't mind.  As a freshman, please take my advise to put classes first over everything.  Don't screw yourself like I did.Smile [:)]

Edit:  Where do you go?  What scale are you building in?
Brian
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:07 PM
I'm goin to this small community college to get all my freshman classes out of the way so i can transfer next fall. I'm sure no one here knows the cc but I am gonna transfer to Texas A&M f.y.i. My corsair is in 1/48th scale, and don't worry classes are my TOP priority so this one might take a little time.
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Posted by MortarMagnet on Sunday, August 27, 2006 2:33 PM
Good idea.  That's kinda like what I did.  I'm a transfer student.  I almost bought that Corsair this weekend.  I bought some sprue cutters instead.
Brian
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  • From: NP, NJ, USA
Posted by TAdan on Monday, August 28, 2006 8:19 AM

Well here is a quick update. I finished the wings and tail. I am half way done with the landing gear, and I started the cockpit.

 

Here is a crappy cell-phone pic from last week of the wing going together. Smile [:)]

 

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:58 PM

Wow mortar I think you're gonna have to count me out on this one. I would have really like to been a part of this group build but I have been swamped with homework. I've got tons of projects and reading and all that crap. Anyways, sorry guys, I just won't be able to find the time. I'll keep track of everyone's work, this was a good idea for a gb. Thanks and sorry for the trouble.

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Posted by MortarMagnet on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:36 PM
I'll tell you what, I'll leave you in just incase things ease up later on.  You'll be in "tentatively."  If you can't do it don't worry about it.  The amount of work you get can be surprising at times.  I know I have alot more reading to do that expected, so it'll probably take me a good amount of time to finish.  Good luck, keep focused.
Brian
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Posted by F1champ on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:24 AM
This sounds like fun I'm totally in on this.

I'm a Sophomore at the University of Texas and I'll be taking 16 hours this semester. I'm an Electrical Engineering major taking a few math courses, intro to microcomputer systems, engineering physics, and music. I'm pretty sure I can fit the time in for the build and it will be a nice way to relax after all the homework I'm sure I'll be doing. (to add on what someone else said if you're a freshman homework comes first, I found that out the hard way last year hah)

I'll be the black sheep of the build so far building a 1/24 Revell Williams Renault FW19 Formula 1 car piloted by Jacques Villeneuve in 1997 when he won the World Drivers Championship.

PS: I think the kit qualifies for the price rule? lol


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Posted by MortarMagnet on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 1:57 AM
That's dangerously close to the limit.Laugh [(-D]
Brian
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  • From: Cleveland, OH
Posted by RadMax8 on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:12 PM
Hey Mortar, sign me up as "tenatively"
I don't know what I'll be building yet
I'm attending The Ohio State University as a freshman. My Major is Engineering Undecided. I'll be taking 13 credit hours

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Posted by MortarMagnet on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 11:00 PM
Cool, feel it out and let me know.
Brian
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  • From: NP, NJ, USA
Posted by TAdan on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 8:02 AM

Well school started for me yesterday, so I figured id post a progress report.

 

The cockpit is 95% done, the landing gear is about 1/2 done. Wings and tail assembly are done also.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer
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  • From: Raleigh (NCSU)
Posted by Jabbe on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 9:02 PM

I hit the P-47N with it's second shade of Alclad II. Only one more shade and then 2 enamels left! Maybe I'll spray a couple of colors tomorrow.

Joshua

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Posted by MortarMagnet on Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:48 PM
I've not done much over the past week, infact, I've not done anything.  It's hard with work and school together.  This weekend I hope to put some pieces together, we'll see if it happens or not.
Brian
  • Member since
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  • From: Raleigh (NCSU)
Posted by Jabbe on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 9:54 PM

I decalled the razorback P-47, and applied an overcoat of Future. It'll get weathered soon. The P-47N needs some more yellow, then blue and OD. The XP-47H needs OD. I hope to finish the razorback this weekend.

Joshua

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  • From: NP, NJ, USA
Posted by TAdan on Friday, September 15, 2006 8:52 AM

Jabbe sounds like you are moving along nicely.

 

The main landing gear for the B-52 is just about done. One more tire to paint, hehe. I started the engine pylons. Cockpit is done. Once the gear is done I'll get the fuselage together.

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer
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  • From: NP, NJ, USA
Posted by TAdan on Sunday, September 17, 2006 5:12 PM

Here is a cell phone pic of my BUFF. The main landing gear and cockpit are finished. The wings and tail sections are together. Next will be to close up the fuselage...

 

Current Project: 1/72 Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer
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Posted by mrrc on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 1:38 PM

count me In on the project I just picked up some 1/72 german kits

dragon- SD. KFZ. 184 FERDINAND - puchased for $6.50

dragon-1/72 Sd. Kfz. 171 Panther G, Late Production - also puchased for $6.50

I go to the Wentworth institute of Technology and Im studing electromechanical enginnering enrolled in 4 lab courses at 4 credits a piece.

Ive allready completed a good portion of the ferdinand , I should be able to get some build pics up tonight.

 

 

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Posted by MortarMagnet on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 10:50 PM
Welcome to the GB. 


I've not worked on my F-105 for a while now.
Brian
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Posted by Toother1321 on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 12:10 AM
Well I'm definately in if its not to late to join up. I'm a 5th year senior at Millersville University in PA. Majoring in Technology Education. I will finnish the build but progress will be slow. I play roller hockey for the school and we are expected to return to the national tournament this year plus i work a 40 hour week at sears. I'll be building something from walmart. I just have to swing through and see what they have next time im there.

Steve
  • Member since
    May 2006
Posted by MortarMagnet on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 12:31 AM
A warm welcome to you, too.  I'm happy to see this GB is starting to get more members.
Brian
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