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

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 

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

You're accepted gladly. Welcome aboard!

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

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

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. :-)

I just finished my second 1/48 Monogram F-84F Thunderstreak.  This one has the markings of the 122 Fighter Interceptor Wing, 163 Fighter Interceptor Squadron, The Blacksnakes based at Ft Wayne, Indiana.  The decals are by Aeromaster and the paint is Model Master Aluminum Plate.

More photos can be viewed at: http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/yardbird78/Plastic%20Models/Jet%20Models/F-84F%20Ft%20Wayne/ .  Click on each thumbnail for a larger view or click on one and then step through the larger views.

Darwin, O.F.

I have been working on a pair of 1/48 Monogram F-84F's, one for the Rev-Mono GB and another one for this GB.  I got the Rev-Mono one done for the Illinois ANG and have the second one in the decal stage for the Indiana ANG at Ft Wayne.  I have to add the red bars to the national insignia along with a few other of the smaller decals.  Decals are from Aeromaster and the paint is Model Master enamel.  A couple of progress shots.

Darwin, O.F.

Rember what I said a while ago:

Avus wrote:

Don't count me in yet, but I'm thinking of joining with a PJ vignette from "Airborne Miniatures".

Now I'm recosidering: is it allowed to join with a build from another GB?
I'm "working" ona a Pavehawk-Dio for the H-60 GB. I could join with this model; maybe two GBs for the same build will be a bigger kick in the ...

Toother1321 wrote:

Hope I can still join. I am in the process of building an RC-135M that my dad flew recon missions on for many years.  Steve CustomHobbyDecals.com

Yes, welcome aboard! I'm really glad to see a -135 in the build, I was a crew chief on KC-135A, Q and R models.