The In My Stash GB

First of all, thanks to Kenny & IL2 for all of your hard work on this GB, there's no way I could've done what you guys did; I'm sorry I didn't get my vote(s) in on time but, like I said, I just got back into town on Tuesday, so I didn't have much time to make a decision(s).

Be that as it may, it figures you guys would pick probably the most difficult model in my stash! The model itself isn't all that difficult, it's the decals I'm not looking forward to. But I'm still looking forward to building it; it's been in my stash for about five years now & I look at it every time I sit down at my model bench. 

mph34 wrote:

How do you get your GB badges to scroll like they do in your signature area?  I would like to do that to mine if I only knew how.

Hit the "Enter" key after the last badge in your HTML line in your "Signature" box; the next group will drop down below the first ones.

IL2windhawk wrote:

TGregory wrote: Never touched a resin part in my life Gonna be a learning experience This is important: NEVER SAND WITHOUT VENTILATION! I have read that resin dust is a dangerous irritant when inhaled.

...AND A PROPER RESPIRATORY MASK!

TGregory,  Quagmyre built one of these in the First Jets GB that you might want to take a look at.  The GB is still on page 2 or 3 of the GB page.  The finished build is on page 11, not sure if it is the same kit (how many can there be of such a wierd subject... ?) but it might be helpful.

mph, there is a link on the top of the GB page to a guy that offers to do them for you.  Not sure if he is still doing them or not but you can check it out.

 Three cheers for Sir IL ! Thanks for all of your hard work. I was thinking about doing a partial cutaway on the Minesweeper having been inspired by Dan Jayne's work. What do ya'll think?

Cheers ,

Eric

sorry guys! I had the vote half finished and then this thing w/ my mom's eyes erupted... too held up to even think about it.

please don't put me in a dungeon with snickerdoodles and milk!!!

*sigh* well... I have three projects going on now...

taxtp wrote:

Thanks from me to IL2. I'm happy to be doing the Hasegawa 104G. Just got to find a pretty scheme for it. I might just make a start right now ! (Sound of side cutters snipping through some sprue) Cheers Tony

Check out the Canadian and German AF.  They tended to have some great schemes for their 104's.

How do you get your GB badges to scroll like they do in your signature area?  I would like to do that to mine if I only knew how.

TGregory wrote:

Never touched a resin part in my life Gonna be a learning experience

Resin is alot different, that's for sure.  You'll probably have to
do alot of sanding because often they do no cut well.  It's
a more brittle material.

This is important: NEVER SAND WITHOUT VENTILATION!
I have read that resin dust is a dangerous irritant when inhaled.

Lastly, let me know if you need tips with the vacu-form canopy.
I'm still developing my techniques on these, but I have had a
little bit of practice by now.

razordws wrote:

IL2windhawk wrote: Lastly, here are some interesting statistics about the Vote Table: 1. Total votes counted: 1845 2. Total number of kits on the Vote Table: 514 3. If each kit cost $25, the group's combined stash would be worth $12,900. Don't forget that not everyone included their entire stash either.  I have another 30 some models that I didn't include.

Don't tell our wifes/girlfriends or the IRS!   We might want to make sure our homeowners/renters insurance is up-to-date though.

Thanks from me to IL2. I'm happy to be doing the Hasegawa 104G. Just got to find a pretty scheme for it. I might just make a start right now ! (Sound of side cutters snipping through some sprue)

Cheers

Tony 

Thats great guys, thanks an F-105D it is.  Now I'll be off to my LHS to get some referance material on the F-105 as it's one of the few Aircraft in my stash that I have no books on. 

Dave & Kenny looks like your going to be busy this year.

Hook Driver I remember those field exercises to well, I feel your pain keep up the good work.

IL2  Thanks again for your hard work

Cheers

Bear

Thank you for all your hard work Sir Il

This 1:48 Czech Model FR-1 Fireball U.S. Navy Dual powered fighter has got to be the toughest build in my stash and will require a lot of help from all of you .

Here's the review.

http://squadron.kitseller.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=892&syn=973

Never touched a resin part in my life Gonna be a learning experience

IL2windhawk wrote:

Lastly, here are some interesting statistics about the Vote Table: 1. Total votes counted: 1845 2. Total number of kits on the Vote Table: 514 3. If each kit cost $25, the group's combined stash would be worth $12,900.

Don't forget that not everyone included their entire stash either.  I have another 30 some models that I didn't include.

Sweet!

Some of these kits are going to take a year to build (USS Enterprise, Kenny!) at least. 

Very cool to see everyone's picks.  This is certainly one of the more varied GB's on FSM.  Everything from cars to planes to ships to tanks to guns, etc. etc.

We all can't thank you enough IL2!!!!!! I am really excited to get satrted on the 162. Believe it or not it actually a really nice kit. I am gonna leave my comfort zone for this build...... no resin or aftermarket SCRATCHBUILT DETAILS! Don't be suprised if I need some help fellas! Anyways, thanks again to all that made this build possible. It is things like this that make the hobby enjoyable.   BIG WINDY..........JOSH

It was a good bit of work, no doubt about it.  More than I
expected, but that's because the group size doubled after
I volunteered!  If we do this again next year I will find some
sort of automatic voting script to do the busy work. 

Thanks for your thanks.  It makes it all worthwhile!
I am way excited to build a Mig-31!

GREAT JOB on the vote talley there!

I'll start on the B-25G as soon as I get some of the last details on some of the other projects on the bench taken care of.

AWESOME!!  Sir IL2, thanks for all your hard work!  (sorry for the whimpering thing, I'm over it now)

There are some great looking kits in that list and I am looking forward to seeing them all built.  It will take me the whole year though to do mine I think!  I'll be hard pressed to get that and the Lancaster (second highest vote) done in the same year.

OFFICIAL VOTE RESULTS

The votes are all counted and through some strange statistical anomoly,
it appears that you all will be building my stash for me!  LOL - j/k

I hope eveyone is excited to build what the group has chosen for them.
Just remember that you don't have to build what the group chose, but
if you don't, well... yer' just yella

One last thing: there were a few ties.  For these people, I have listed
both kits below.  Perhaps they should choose one of the two?

OK - without further ado...  the list:

IL2windhawk wrote:

Polls are NOW CLOSED. Results will be ready shortly

Drum roll please...................

Polls are NOW CLOSED.

Results will be ready shortly

IL2windhawk wrote:

I will close the polls 2 HOURS from now, after which  time I will need another hour or so to post the results. Lone, I got your name, bud.  thanks. Hook, don't worry about being late.  It sounds like you had the best excuse in the world!  I take my hat off to you and the rest of the military.  Welcome home.

First off, I second IL2 on thanks to Hook and the rest of the military.   You guys are awesome.  Hook, I hope you enjoy your time home; and get to enjoy several things that you did without for the year (even Wal-Mart).

Secondly, IL2; you are doing a great job talleying all of the votes, putting up with the late entries, late votes, and everyone's impatience.

I will close the polls 2 HOURS from now, after which 
time I will need another hour or so to post the results.

Lone, I got your name, bud.  thanks.

Hook, don't worry about being late.  It sounds like you
had the best excuse in the world!  I take my hat off to
you and the rest of the military.  Welcome home.

It's tomorrow, will the results be linked or posted? When? Tomorrow, tomorrow? or tomorrow tonight, or tomorrow today?

razordws wrote:

I believe Sir Drake is out as well so it is only Painklr and Hook Driver that have submitted lists since the voting began.

Great! that means I am all cought up in voting.. Sir Il I may have sent you an e-mail from a diff e-mail adress but I did put my user name on the top or in the subject. Wheee ^_^

IL2windhawk wrote:

kenny_conklin wrote: Sir Il do you know if Jinithith2 has voted i see him posting all over the forums but havent seen if he voted yet or not ? Several people sent emails without telling me who they were.  I have most folks positively accounted for (because they provided their names), but Jinithith2 is one of the few whom I'm not sure about. He could have been one of the few that voted and didn't tell me his name. Let me take this opportunity to thank folks for sending their ballots in the format I requested.  Most everyone did, and it REALLY made things easier. I'm tracking the votes for Painklr and Hook, although they are not yet on the Vote Table.  I'll probably just post them on there when I update it with the results. SO....  CAN EVERYONE HAVE THEIR VOTES IN BY TOMMORROW?

 I already sent in my vote, but I think I may be missing the most recent additions. I will get to it asap. Its hard to do at work so I will do it tonight.

*edit*

these are the users who I had no lsits to vote on at time of voting

Painklr

Hook Driver

Sir Drake

comet - he dropped out right?