USAF 60th Anniversary Group Build--(non-aircraft subjects allowed)

I'm embarassed to admit that you've finished yours before I even started mine! And what a beautiful bird!

If you feel like doing another one (or ten) for this build, feel free. I'll get the badge done soon so you can add it to your trophy case. :-)

Ok, so count me in with my 1/35 Pavehawk-Dio.
I'll post pics of my status in the next days.

Will you accept a lady into your Group Build?  I raided hubby's stash and found a Revell, 1/72 F-89 Scorpion that can be built as a D or J model.  I like the J model with the markings for the ANG unit at Fargo, North Dakota.  I will have to do some research and find out the unit number and designation.  I think that their nickname is the "Happy Hooligans"!

Grandma L

You're accepted gladly. Welcome aboard!

Would a P-82 Twin Mustang be too old to qualify for this build?

I have one I have  been wanting to build for a long time, and thought this would be my chance to do something with it.

If not, thats cool, as I do have others I can pick from, that I know will fit into the year guidelines.

Just let me know, then I can tell you my second pick.

Thanks,

Leon

usaf ssgt wrote:

Would a P-82 Twin Mustang be too old to qualify for this build? I have one I have  been wanting to build for a long time, and thought this would be my chance to do something with it. If not, thats cool, as I do have others I can pick from, that I know will fit into the year guidelines. Just let me know, then I can tell you my second pick. Thanks, Leon

It served in the Korean War as I remember.  I'd vote YES, but my don't count as I am not the GB leader........

It would make a great build, you don't see many built.  Much like the actual aircraft, a short history in a few numbers.  Great aircraft, but came at the same time that the jet age began to take over.

cdclukey wrote:

Twin Mustangs got some of the first kills in the Korean War, so they are well within the time period. Would love to see one in the build!

Hey, that's really cool of ya, man!

I just hope the kit is worth the effort...ModelCraft

I'll give it my best shot, though! Wish me luck!

Leon

I have started my entry for this GB, by spreading out the parts, matching them to the instructions and developing a plan of attack for the building.

Grandma L

So Texgal45 what part of North Texas are you from. I was born in Dallas.

I have done the same as Texgal 45. I have started a game plan on how I will attack this large bird.

R-CMan73 wrote:

So Texgal45 what part of North Texas are you from. I was born in Dallas. I have done the same as Texgal 45. I have started a game plan on how I will attack this large bird.

Henrietta, about 25 miles east of Wichita Falls.  I went to school at TWU in Denton and that's where I met Hubby when he was stationed at Sheppard AFB.

Grandma L

Finally got started on the BONE - all I've done is the front pit so far, but progressing well on the rear one. I've added some PE detail, but most of it is straight out of the box:

It's a bit LARGE in 1/48th - I have no clue where i'm going to keep it when its finished....

Al

Let's bring your half-finished F-89 aboard. The more models the merrier. Maybe you can build another kit sometime during the build period. I'm hoping to do that, I have decals for an F-15A and a Vietnam F-4, both in 1/72, and I hope to include them in this build.

cdclukey wrote:

Let's bring your half-finished F-89 aboard. The more models the merrier. Maybe you can build another kit sometime during the build period. I'm hoping to do that, I have decals for an F-15A and a Vietnam F-4, both in 1/72, and I hope to include them in this build.

Cool, thanks!  Hmmm.. now that you mention it, I also have a half finished F-84E 

My dio will be representing a scene that I saw on a picture: the "aftermath" of a successful rescue in 2003 of a downed A-10 pilot over Baghdad. It shows a Pavehawk in the background and two PJs accompanying the rescued pilot.

Here's the status I promised: 

The bulkheads 

The modified central ammo can

Modified flare dispender (in progress)

FRIES bar (in progress)

Modified wheel supports

Some "office" details

The crewchief and the pilot ...

... and the Parajumpers that go with the dio.

I've got an F-102A I'd love to see in this one.  Have not decided on what markings to throw on her, looks like there's a few more choices now than there used to be.

 flynavy1958

Welcome to the group build and to the fSM forums! Is your screen name a reference to your misspent youuth? ;-)

cdclukey wrote:

Is your screen name a reference to your misspent youuth? ;-)

Ha!  If only!  My mispent youth was spent in green as a reserve Army Reserve med-tech, 1989-99!  My screenname is only a general synopsis of my interest in modeling...

Flynavy1958