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  • From: Indiana
Posted by hkshooter on Monday, September 3, 2007 1:31 PM
Looks good, Steve!
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  • From: waynesboro va, via Ireland
Posted by sidure on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 11:04 PM

Thanks guy's. I have finished it up but have found a few adjustments and corrections to make. Boy the photos really show some flaws that the eye cannot. I have also decided to build a display for this one and use the figures it comes with and maybe a few extra bits thrown in.

Troy, good to see ya again, hope all is well with you. Cant wait to see your Spit.

Steve

jwb
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Posted by jwb on Saturday, September 15, 2007 7:56 PM

Guess what!

It's about that time!

SS2 is almost here! Look for another thread to start soon!

Big Smile [:D] 

 

Jon Bius

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"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 DrewH on Saturday, September 15, 2007 9:20 PM
Sign me Jonny!Laugh [(-D]
Take this plastic and model it!
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Posted by mph34 on Sunday, September 16, 2007 4:50 PM
Thumbs Up [tup]
 jwb wrote:

Guess what!

It's about that time!

SS2 is almost here! Look for another thread to start soon!

Big Smile [:D] 

I was reminded the other day by my daughter that Christmas is 3 months, 2 weeks, and 3 days away! Shock [:O] And then, I go into Target yesterday, and next to the Halloween stuff, they already have some Christmas stuff out. Disapprove [V] After that, I stop by my local HobbyTown store, and the owner is telling me that he sent his big Christmas order in that week! Shock [:O]

Then your email comes in! Approve [^]Thumbs Up [tup] 

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Posted by Avus on Monday, September 17, 2007 1:35 AM
 jwb wrote:

Guess what!

It's about that time!

SS2 is almost here! Look for another thread to start soon!

Big Smile [:D] 

 

What! Already there?!

I still have to complete my current aircraft ... it's only a few pieces left but I can't seem to find the time to do it.

Anyhow I'm able (more or less) and ready for the next round of the SS-GB ... 

Klaus

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  • From: Iowa
Posted by Mist086 on Monday, September 17, 2007 11:53 AM
 jwb wrote:

Guess what!

It's about that time!

SS2 is almost here! Look for another thread to start soon!

Big Smile [:D] 

 

 

YAY!!!!!!!!  Sign me up again w00t it was FUN!!!!! 

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Posted by Bossman on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 11:34 AM

JWB,

I've been watching for the startup of SS2 - After picking up on this thread sometime in the summer I was sorry I missed out on the first one.  Sounds like a blast - count me in.

Chris

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  • From: Tucson
Posted by cardshark_14 on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 4:21 PM

Sign - Ditto [#ditto] on that.  I can't wait to get in on the next round of this!  This was a great idea that focuses on building friendships and making others happy, well done JWB!

 

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Posted by brain44 on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7:21 PM
 jwb wrote:

Guess what!

It's about that time!

SS2 is almost here! Look for another thread to start soon!

Big Smile [:D] 

 

I'm SO in, Jon!  Same as last year, if you need any help, let me know!  Make a Toast [#toast]

Brian  Cowboy [C):-)]

"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." John Bernard Books (The Shootist)
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Posted by painklr on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:02 PM

Just to give you guys an update.

Painted my corsair over the weekend.  All thats left do do is some minor painting on the weapons load, canopy and then add decals.  Hope to be done real soon.

 

 

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  • From: Iowa
Posted by Mist086 on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:31 PM
Is it time to draw names yet??????Angel [angel]Whistling [:-^]
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  • From: waynesboro va, via Ireland
Posted by sidure on Thursday, September 27, 2007 12:52 AM

Hey, I am ready to go for a second go around. This was blast to participate in and looking forward to the nnext one.

Steve

jwb
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Posted by jwb on Thursday, September 27, 2007 7:11 AM
Check back later this weekend..... Big Smile [:D]

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: Abbotsford, B.C. Canada
Posted by DrewH on Friday, October 5, 2007 5:05 PM

 jwb wrote:
Check back later this weekend..... Big Smile [:D]

 Is it just me - or is it not starting yetConfused [%-)]

Take this plastic and model it!
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Posted by brain44 on Friday, October 5, 2007 7:53 PM

 jwb wrote:
Check back later this weekend..... Big Smile [:D]

 

Whistling [:-^] Zzz [zzz] Approve [^] Propeller [8-] Make a Toast [#toast]

Jon......

We are all waiting patiently for you........

Brian  Cowboy [C):-)]

"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." John Bernard Books (The Shootist)
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  • From: Cleveland, OH
Posted by RadMax8 on Saturday, October 6, 2007 12:00 AM
Jon, is it too late to be counted in??? I hope not I had fun with this last year!
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  • From: Colorado
Posted by mph34 on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 10:43 AM
 brain44 wrote:

 jwb wrote:
Check back later this weekend..... Big Smile [:D]

 

Whistling [:-^] Zzz [zzz] Approve [^] Propeller [8-] Make a Toast [#toast]

Jon......

We are all waiting patiently for you........

Brian  Cowboy [C):-)]

Whistling [:-^] Sigh [sigh] Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

We are all waiting with high anticipation!  Last Christmas it was great to know that I was going to have a gift under the tree that I had no idea what it was, and one that even my wife and daughter were anxoius to see what I got.

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  • From: Oklahoma
Posted by chopperfan on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 11:01 AM

Okay. I'm gonna help Jon out here a little. Even old Santa needs a little help once-in-awhile.

Mist086? RadMax8? And mph34? Go check this out. You all got till the end of October!!! Better hurry!!! Looking forward to this myself, for the first time!!! 

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Posted by Mist086 on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 11:19 AM
Randie, it's a fun fun time.  I'm in again.  Let the anticipation commence
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Posted by Avus on Monday, October 29, 2007 5:24 AM

OK, I'm almost there!

Here's my latest update; it's almost done: It only lacks the sight on the nose.




Klaus

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Posted by wing_nut on Monday, October 29, 2007 6:33 AM
Well done Avus.  And just in time to start the next Secret Santa kit.Wink [;)]

Marc  

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  • From: Abbotsford, B.C. Canada
Posted by DrewH on Monday, October 29, 2007 6:49 AM
Excellent work Avus!Big Smile [:D] Now let's see if santa get's you another one of those this yearLaugh [(-D]
Take this plastic and model it!
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Posted by Avus on Monday, October 29, 2007 9:04 AM

 wing_nut wrote:
Well done Avus.  And just in time to start the next Secret Santa kit.Wink [;)]

Thanks Marc!
Your Model was defintively a nice build. Thanks again!

 DrewH wrote:
Excellent work Avus!Big Smile [:D] Now let's see if santa get's you another one of those this yearLaugh [(-D]

Thanks Drew!
Looking forward to the next build ... maybe not exactly the same Big Smile [:D]

Klaus

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  • From: waynesboro va, via Ireland
Posted by sidure on Monday, October 29, 2007 11:58 PM

Way to go Avus !!!!. Very nice job on your build. Sharp and very clean and looks the business. I have the same model and yours is an excellent example. Nice work.

I finished my C-47 a few months ago and have been playing around with the figures and a Dio base for it. The base is almost finished and I will post photos of it when finished. Until then I am going to post these photos of the plane, I made some changes since these. I want to thank GulfstreamV for this kit, it's a gem of the Monogram stable and an great kit with a lot of possibilities. Kinda like their B-17's. I felt I needed to post it now as the 08 build deadline is tomorrow and want to have this in the bag. I really enjoyed this GB and all the fun that came with it and looking forward to this years. Thanks to Jon for hosting this great idea that really shows what the modelling community is all about. God bless ya Jon.

This build was OOB and it went together well except for the wing to fuselage joint which looked like the grand canyon. Any building flaws were all of my own making, I pushed the windscreen in too far and it melted a little( too much glue ). The big problem was the decals that shattered into hundreds of pieces when they hit the water. I fought with them to get some to look ok but lost most of them. I made the yellow decals myself to represent a D-Day bird as the kit decals were grey. I painted the model with MM enamels and the invasion stripes are also painted. The wings were simple but the fuselage was a test of skills and patients. n the end it was worth the headache. Hope you guy;s enjoy this one and any comments and critizesm welcome.

Hope to see you guy's in this next year.

Steve

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Posted by Avus on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 6:14 AM

Thanks Steve! Looking forward to see your "Panzerknacker" done.

Your Dakota looks great!
You really can immagine some "Screaming Eagles" jumping out of it, looking at the first picture.

Klaus

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Posted by wing_nut on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 7:30 AM
Steve that really looksnice.  If you had spinning props inthe 1st pics it would have lookedlike the real deal.

Marc  

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  • From: waynesboro va, via Ireland
Posted by sidure on Thursday, November 1, 2007 11:48 PM

Thanks Avus and Wing-Nut.  am still fiddeling with the figures and base and just having fun with it at this stage. If I get it finished soon I will post the final look of it.

Steve

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  • From: Abbotsford, B.C. Canada
Posted by DrewH on Friday, November 2, 2007 9:55 AM
Steve that's great! Those invasion stripes look awsome Approve [^] Well done
Take this plastic and model it!
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  • From: waynesboro va, via Ireland
Posted by sidure on Friday, November 2, 2007 11:15 PM

Thanks for all the comments guy's, means a lot comming from you guy's.

Avus, I have forgotten but what manufacter is that kit?.

Steve

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