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  • Member since
    December 2005
  • From: Ich wohne gleich um die Ecke von der Schule!(Ohio)
Posted by Doom Grr on Friday, June 29, 2007 10:36 PM

Hey guys, I'm going on vacation for a few weeks and have decided to take my modeling with me. I know, I know, it's risky. But I just changed my middle name to "Danger", so everything should turn out okay. I packed the Crusader in a box with packing peanuts to keep it semi-safe. It doesn't have many details on it yet, so it should survive. I also decided to take along my Trumpeter AS-90 which I'll hope to finish. It's only about... oh... tied for 6th (along with 4 others) on the voting list. We'll say the others are "lost" but "in plain sight" until I return Wink [;)]

I packed all the tools I think I'll need- which doesn't seem like much. Just think of how many things I'll be stupid enough to leave behind. At least there's a store there that sells a few low-grade modeling supplies in case I need anything basic. 

So tomorrow I embark upon my great expedition to build a model away from home. Wish me luck, woot!

Nuts!
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    February 2004
  • From: Second City
Posted by arki30 on Saturday, June 30, 2007 8:28 AM

Good luck!  Enjoy the vacation!

Update:  I've actually started on this GB!  Granted all I've done is wash the parts, but it's a start nonetheless.

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  • From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Posted by superbear on Sunday, July 1, 2007 9:11 AM

Hi All first off a HAPPY CANADA Day to my fellow Canadians.  

  Sorry for not having been around lately work, the dreaded home reno's and a new doggy are keeping me rather busy of late.

To all that have posted some progress looking good keep up the good work and to those moving keep up the unpackingBig Smile [:D] 

I have managed to move my build forward.  The underside has been painted and I've started masking it then I can start on the camo on the upper surface.

Here are some progress picks

 

Well that's all I have for now. 

 

Cheers

Bear

Marc
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    August 2006
  • From: Oromocto, Canada
Posted by Gun Tech on Sunday, July 1, 2007 10:25 AM
Happy Confederation day to you too Marc.      Looking good.    What are you using for masking agent?

Jean-Michel    "Arte et Marte"

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    September 2004
  • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
Posted by razordws on Sunday, July 1, 2007 10:29 AM
Looking good Bear.  Glad to see your still at it and I see you've discovered the silly putty.  Happy Canada Day to you too. Thumbs Up [tup]

Dave

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    February 2003
  • From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Posted by superbear on Sunday, July 1, 2007 11:33 AM

Thanks Dave & J-M 

Dave yup I love silly putty for irregular camo paterns.  I hate having to trim tape.

J-M  I'm using a combination of silly putty, tamiya and green painters tape to mask.

Enjoy your day.

 

Cheers

Bear

Marc
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    May 2003
  • From: Staten Island, New York
Posted by kenny_conklin on Sunday, July 1, 2007 4:47 PM

looking great bear!

well i am in the new house getting settled in so i hope i will be building by this upcoming weekend

"Rakkasans Lead the Way!"
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  • From: Nelson, BC, Canada
Posted by paul_toz on Sunday, July 1, 2007 5:10 PM

Hi,

thought I would let you know how things are going. I started a new job so I haven't had as much spare time as I would like. The Ta154A-0 Moskito has it's wings on now, but needs some filler. The resin engine is fitted and the panel removed to display it. Undercarriage is almost done and will be stored until it is needed. Next is filler on the wings, fit the dropped flaps, masking the canopy and fitting, then a base coat of paint. I'll put up some images when I get the chance.

Paul 

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  • From: Second City
Posted by arki30 on Sunday, July 1, 2007 6:06 PM

It's good to see everyone checking in!  Kenny, welcome back!  Bear, nice progress.  Paul, yes post pics!

I'm prepping for primer on the cockpit of the Avenger.  I've built AccMin before, so I know to read the directions first.  Reading through the directions, well, holy Censored [censored] this is going to be a complicated build.  A lot of steps, so I'll have to really pay attention to what I'm doing when.  Hopefully, no screwups Big Smile [:D]

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  • From: Second City
Posted by arki30 on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 7:45 PM
I've painted the interior green zinc chromate.  Next is detail painting and then assembly.  I should have something worth taking pictures of by the weekend.

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  • From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Posted by superbear on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 7:10 AM

Happy 4th of July to my American friends enjoy yourselves.

Kenny & Arki thanks, I'm glad to hear your moves went well. 

Paul & Arki can't wait to see some pics.

I'm hopping to get some painting in on the weekend and move this beast forward.

 

Cheers

Bear

Marc
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    February 2004
  • From: Second City
Posted by arki30 on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 7:40 AM
Happy 4th of July to all! Make a Toast [#toast]Party [party]

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  • From: Staten Island, New York
Posted by kenny_conklin on Friday, July 6, 2007 6:12 PM

thanks guys i see i am still in the running for the next turtle award lol well see if i get started before the next vote.

soon as i get started for real i will post some pics keep up the great work guys and see you all soon

"Rakkasans Lead the Way!"
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    May 2003
  • From: Staten Island, New York
Posted by kenny_conklin on Monday, July 9, 2007 5:10 PM
well havent had a chance to build yet but i just picked up three more models for the stash the uss enterprise b (next generation) the reliant and excelsior just adding to the stash :)
"Rakkasans Lead the Way!"
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  • From: Second City
Posted by arki30 on Monday, July 9, 2007 5:20 PM

It's a lot easier to buy 'em than build 'em Laugh [(-D]  I picked up several more myself a couple of weeks ago.

I'm still detail painting the cockpit with some assembly started.  I've put a light wash to the interior as well.  I had to entertain family over the weekend, so didn't get as much accomplished as I would have liked.  I figure now I'll have pics by the end of this week.

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  • From: Staten Island, New York
Posted by kenny_conklin on Monday, July 9, 2007 5:48 PM
cool arki i think i am gonna take a sickation soon just to catch up on all the builds i am behind on especially this one
"Rakkasans Lead the Way!"
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Posted by arki30 on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 6:24 PM
Still at it in the interior.  Cripes, there's a lot of interior in an Avenger.  1/2 the cockpit is now assembled and glued to one side of the fuselage or another.  I'll definitely be ready for pics by the end of the week.

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  • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
Posted by razordws on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:26 PM
 arki30 wrote:

It's a lot easier to buy 'em than build 'em Laugh [(-D]  I picked up several more myself a couple of weeks ago.

Sign - Ditto [#ditto] Blush [:I]

Looking forward to seeing some pics Arki 

Dave

  • Member since
    April 2006
Posted by psychoblue23 on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:27 PM

Wow so I have been absent from here for so loooong! I didnt quit I swear! I have been working 7 days a week since Dec 15 and to date I have had about 4 - 5 days off since then... It really puts a damper on ANYthing thats not work or sleep or Housekeeping...

sooo I will be dedicating all my time to three kits, the one I am building for this build obviously ^_^ so yea.. sorry to be absent for so long.. hopefully I can jump back into things... m sure I will have a ton of questions soon haha.

Glad to be back,

James

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  • From: Second City
Posted by arki30 on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 11:51 PM
Welcome back, James Make a Toast [#toast]!  Come on in, the water's still fine in this GB.  Some have finished, most are still working, some are just starting (me), and some are still procrastinating (cough...kenny...cough) Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by arki30 on Friday, July 13, 2007 10:35 PM

As promised, progress pics.  There is a lot of interior to cover in an Avenger, unfortunately most of it won't really be visible once the fuselage is closed up.  Typical great detail from AccMin with a lot of parts and typical fussy, tricky, complicated installation. 

This is completely OOB except for the Ultracast pilot's seat.  One disappoint I have is the sheer number of sink marks in the interior.  They're all over the place!  However, since I'm trying to make up for lost time I left most of them alone hoping they won't be visible.  Yes, I know, bad form. 

I'm not one for heavy weathering, so I've put a light watercolor wash throughout and hit various areas with Prismacolor pencils for highlights.

Working on the bombload now.  AccMin recommends installing the bombs before closing the fuselage and I think I agree.  I'll finish installing some bulkheads and tailgear on the other fuselage half and then I'll have her closed up.

Comments & criticism welcome!

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  • From: Ich wohne gleich um die Ecke von der Schule!(Ohio)
Posted by Doom Grr on Sunday, July 15, 2007 11:03 AM

Hey Guys!

Arki, that interior looks delicious. Hope the rest of the plane goes as well!

My F8-E has been sitting in a box for the past week as I've been short on time to finish it. Just need a top coat and that should be pretty much it. I'll post pics asap (which might be a while considering I'm on dial-up for this vacation!).

Nuts!
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  • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
Posted by razordws on Sunday, July 15, 2007 4:35 PM

Arkii, nice work on the pit! Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

Dave

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  • From: Second City
Posted by arki30 on Sunday, July 15, 2007 10:30 PM
Thanks, guys!  Bombs are painted, decaled, flat-coated and installed in the bomb bay.  I just glued in the last interior piece as well, so by tomorrow I'll likely have the fuselage closed up.  Next is the engine.

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  • From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Posted by superbear on Monday, July 16, 2007 7:22 AM

Arki Looking good Thumbs Up [tup]

Progress report on the F-105.  I'm in the painting phase now(yuck).   This weekend I put on the second green now to let it cure and then I'll be putting down the brown some time this week (I hope).  Things are progeressing slooooowly.

Cheers

Bear

Marc
  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: Staten Island, New York
Posted by kenny_conklin on Monday, July 16, 2007 7:52 AM
arki she is coming along great cant wait to see more
"Rakkasans Lead the Way!"
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  • From: Second City
Posted by arki30 on Monday, July 16, 2007 8:49 AM
Thanks Bear, Kenny!

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  • From: Nelson, BC, Canada
Posted by paul_toz on Monday, July 16, 2007 9:22 PM

Hi,

as promised, a couple of photos. I am holding it up in the air because the undercarriage had just been put on and I didn't want it to bear any weight. I should have taken the photos from the other side as the port engine nacelle is open to show the engine, as is the port gun bay. Perhaps at the weekend I'll take a quick snap of that. The flaps have been cut out for the insertion of resin replacements.

Paul 

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    May 2003
  • From: Staten Island, New York
Posted by kenny_conklin on Monday, July 16, 2007 10:01 PM
coming along nicely paul
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  • From: Second City
Posted by arki30 on Monday, July 16, 2007 10:05 PM
Nice progress, Paul!  What I can see of the cockpit looks particulary good Thumbs Up [tup]

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1/48 Academy Bf-109G6 - 100%

1/48 Tamiya F4U-1A - 5%

Upcoming:

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