The In My Stash GB

i havn't been able to get out and get german gray, so i havnt been able to start my kits. the figures on the other hand...

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AT LAST!

I finally got back from my modelling hiatus and made some progress. It looks like I will be able to get a build in before i leave for the summer (famous last words...)

decalled and need to install some last fiddly bits

The all Powerful Lord Kenny Decreed "We need to come up with a good name for the "sickness" that we will have when we call in sick! " border="0" width="30" height="20" />  It needs to sound serious; maybe a bit contagious; and we need to have a 'doctor' say that the 'sickness' takes 5 - 7 days (at least) to run it's course.  No skin type stuff (unless you don't mind painting your face while you paint the current project)."

Hey how about fingers? I went to the finger specialist today to check on the broken guy (finger) and he cut the nail off where it was cracked and the new nail is growing underneath. I came home and super-glued it down on the good nail and used Squadron green putty to fill in the gap and divot. Then I filed it down smooth. I swear this is true. It's like having an Airfix finger.

I call in with transportation dificulties                  that's when I can't get my a** in gear.

I am makiing progress on the fireball. I recomend a Czech Model kit to everyone. The details are great, the resin parts are easy to work with, there is very little clean-up. the fusalage halves went together with no locator pins and fit great I used Mr. Surfacer 500 to fill the seams. The plastic itself is soft, not brittle and takes paint well. This kit is a true joy to work on. I just finished a couple of other GBs and they included an old Airfix kit(more putty than styrene) a 23 yr old MPC kit (more warped than I) and a revell kit ,Okay but still way too much filling and sanding. I'm afraid that with this kit building itself I won't be in the running for the most coveted turtle award. But better than that, I took my MPC 1/24 Bf 109 to work to show another modeler and he was so impressed with my ability to see what I am doing he gave me a 1/24 Airfix P-51 Mustang (Beautiful Doll) with the condition I must show it to him when I complete it. I am truly blessed.

Tony

J'thith Beautiful build, very clean just a little bit here and there and it will be ready to be proudly displayed with the best of them. I saw yours and started throwing rocks at my Academy Abrams.

Tony

He just gave you a 1/24 P-51???!!!!  Awesome!!!  I also like your transportation difficulty excuss, I'll have to keep that one in mind.

Jinith, the bad boy is looking good, just need to dirty it up some, I can't stand a clean tank (personal opinion of course

Dragon, good start, but lets see some heavy metal!

Anyway, no modeling for me tonight, I spent my night taking the pump out of the washing machine between periods of the Hockey Game   Why do these things have to break down when you least want it to!

razordws wrote:

Dragon, good start, but lets see some heavy metal!

as soon as i get the german grey, it'll be comin!!

Hey guys, okay, bad news. For a reason I'd rather not disclose, I can't finish the HobbyCraft Humvee. I'd always wanted one, but alas, it will not be so. I also do not recommend HobbyCraft. It doesn't quite have the normal fit problems that can easily be remidied. The hood and top had to be bent considerably so that they could span the gap. Basically, they were just too small. I didn't quite understand it = /.

So, considering I don't have my Crusader, #2 on the list, (Jin took it), I believe I will begin the Tiger I. Unless maybe I can get him to pring it to me tomorrow. Hmmmm.... I'll call him, one moment.

Ok, I'm back. He thinks he can bring it tomorrow. So I guess the F-8E Crusader is on. A 1/72 kit that actually fits will be nice for a change after Airfix, RM, and HC kits. Charge forth!

Thanks peeps for all your positive responses! It will be plenty dirty when I am done and It will have stowage as well. I'm still not QUITE done with it though.

REJOICE! I PICKED UP A PAIR OF XURON SPRUE NIPPERS TODAY! after using doom grr's pair of sprue nippers, I couldn't go back to my hobby knife. Now the build will go a lot faster.

The MGs included in the kit are pretty fiddly, but thats nothing compared to what i've dealt with before.

oh yeah, and Jack, since you don't wanna disclose the fate of ur HMMWV, I'll do it for you. In a 2 second decision fit of rage, you smashed it. HAHAHA

cheers peeps. catch you all on the flipside

Doom Grr wrote:

My only rebuttle is that the little deserved it. I do sorta regret it though. Darn my anger! (This is why you don't build around midnight, when common sense seems to slip out for the night). Really there's no excuse...

YEP... just walk away, count to 500, calm down, then come back it with a fresh perspective and then WHACK IT!!!  Works for me!!!

Jinith, sorry to hear about your new snippers!!

Two weeks until I'm moved and can FINALLY start on this GB.  Well, that's not entirely accurate.  It'll take at least another two weeks to figure out where I packed everything.

hey arki i am on the same schedule as you but as i am building i will be creating my new work shop that is the best part of the move.

main features of the work shop. my own fridge full of beer :)  work bench , power tool bench , photobooth, and computer desk i am such a happy camper :)

kenny_conklin wrote:

hey arki i am on the same schedule as you but as i am building i will be creating my new work shop that is the best part of the move.

I've been in my new house for two years now and I'm almost ready to START on my new work area.  So many other things needed (and still need to be done)  Somehow Dad's work bench is always at the bottom of the list.  

Well, I have the corner of my room to work in. And I have to migrate to other parts of the house to airbrush so I don't die of fumes in the night. it's quite cozy actually. just makes the entire room smell like... what now... I think acrylic thinner.

Here I have some pics of my lovely Academy 1/72 F8-E Crusader

see, it's just blurry so you can't see all the mistakes 

Should have it done.....I dunno some time. Tschuz meine Freunden!

doom nice progress

hey josh welcome back, most of us are building except for the turtle award seekers :)

this is the weekend of my move so hopefully all goes well and in two weeks i will be starting the BIG E

Hey Guys,

Hope everyone is having a good summer.

I was supposed to be away for a month doing some training in Australia, but instead had to stay behind.  The result is that I am living in a crappy hotel room for the time that my unit is gone.  On the plus side, I have a chance to get some serious work done on the IL-2m3.  I had gotten a bit of work done on the 'office' (that is what you wingers call it, right? ) before I came out here.  After some initial frustration with research, I had pretty much decided I was just going to build the thing OOB and not worry about being too nitpicky with details...  Then there was this one control wheel in the cockpit that I just hated the look of and I decided I wanted to replace it.  Well, to make a long story short, I don't have a punch and die set, so I was having trouble making a good looking replacement part.  Finally, I broke down and got the Eduard photoetch set ($15.00 on Squadron vs. how much for a punch and die set??), so now I am full steam ahead with that.  It actually has a great collection of stuff that I will probably add.  In fact, this one set pretty much addresses all of the concerns I had with some of the detail that I just thought looked a little off.

So there is an update for me.  Unfortunately, the US Gov't has blacklisted Photobucket on Gov't computers (at least the military has) so I cannot post any pics, but I'll keep y'all updated on progress...  Darn, I think I might lose out on that turtle award after all...

Stinks to get left behind, bbrownii, but at least you get some modeling time in = ).

I just started Futuring my F8-E, so it will be ready for decaling with Academy's so beloved decals. I think I should be scared, right? Does Future mess up the painting job underneath for anyone else? Am I supposed to put a coat on before the Future? Ahh! Too many coats!

Good news though, I finally got some lacquer thinner. Now my airbrush might actually work! I'll post some pics when I have some nice progress (or a smashed pile of rubble) to show.  

 Update: I sprayed it with Future but I'm unsatisfied with the outcome. I think it will be suitable for decals, but I don't want my final coat to be like this. Also, I believe it messed with the fully-cured acrylic paint underneath. I'll have to do some minor touch-ups. Do you think it would be a good idea to use an enamel for my final coat so that it will not interfere with the layers beneath?

arki30 wrote:

Yes!  Move complete!  Now, I just have to figure out where I packed everything

IF you labeled the boxes; Important Stuff - Don't Lose - Don't Crush

IF your wife labeled the boxes; Garage/Basement/Storage (you'll find at the bottom of the pile in the garage)

IF your kids labeled the boxes; Dad's stuff (you'll find at the bottom of the pile in the garage, or their closet)

Good luck on unpacking.  Hope you don't have a list 'as long as your arm' to get through before you get to get back to the workbench.

Ironically enough, I labeled them.  But first I have to unbury the boxes by unpacking the more "important" stuff.  You know, plates, silverware, bed to sleep on

Update:  I found the Avenger, unpacked all my modeling supplies and equipment, and probably will have a spot clear for building by this weekend.  It's been a long 3 month hiatus.