Fleet Air Arm Group Build

razordws wrote:

Frank, I thought our deal only involved newbies, not outstanding citizens like Roy?

Oh, yeah I forgot!

Rick- Nice work, keep us posted!

Roy- PM received and returned!

Gentlemen a drum roll please......

The winner is RICK!!!!

Yes it's the Trumpy FGA.Mk.6 Seahawk along with the new and very nifty Eduard self adhesive PE set.  I'll be posting some more pics in the next couple of days, but as Alain can attest to the clam shell design of the front portion of the fuselage requires you to have a great deal of the kit done before you seal it up.

Rick great looking Wyvern... I must admit that one of my favourite stages of building an aircraft model is when the decals go on, it really brings the kit to life.

Cheers

Ooops forgot to say a bit congrats to Roy, I'm glad things are starting to look up for you and your family.

Cheers

Thanks Darren, had a hunch it was the Seahawk.  I'm curious about the new self adhesive PE sets.  Haven't tried any yet, but I'd like to get your take on them.

Regards,  Rick

Rick, I like the lines of the aircraft, very cool.

Frank, PM replied.

Wii Master, PM replied.

Nam & Wii Master, thanks for the kind words.

Again the family and I want to thank all of you for your kind words and support.  Frank knows how much I miss Wyoming.  The funny thing is, Iam from Florida.  Did not move to Wyoming until I was a senior in high school. Now I just love the cold, snow, mountains and wide open spaces

Gentlemen I have a confession to make, I have been very bad.

Not that my stash isn't large enough already but I have just pre-ordered from Great Models the Eduard F6F-3 Hellcat and too add to my evilness I've also picked up the Hobbyboss FJ-4B Fury from Hobbyeasy in Hong Kong .

I've got to tell you I'm a real sucker for these Eduard aircraft kits, they are simply stunning in what they provide and the Fury I just couldn't turn down, not for $20 plus change.

Rick the new self adhesive Eduard sets are great and a lot easier to work with now that you don't need CA.  Not all of the parts (on my set) had adhesive just the larger ones like instrument panels and so on.  Smaller things such as harness buckles relied on the old method of gluing down.

Cheers

darson wrote:

Yes it's the Trumpy FGA.Mk.6 Seahawk along with the new and very nifty Eduard self adhesive PE set.  I'll be posting some more pics in the next couple of days, but as Alain can attest to the clam shell design of the front portion of the fuselage requires you to have a great deal of the kit done before you seal it up.

I know what you mean, I almost broke the frount landing gear off a few times since it had to be glued in when you close the front portion.

Alain

darson wrote:

Yes it's the Trumpy FGA.Mk.6 Seahawk along with the new and very nifty Eduard self adhesive PE set.  I'll be posting some more pics in the next couple of days, but as Alain can attest to the clam shell design of the front portion of the fuselage requires you to have a great deal of the kit done before you seal it up.

I know what you mean, I almost broke the frount landing gear off a few times since it had to be glued in when you close the front portion.

Alain

darson wrote:

Gentlemen I have a confession to make, I have been very bad. Not that my stash isn't large enough already but I have just pre-ordered from Great Models the Eduard F6F-3 Hellcat and too add to my evilness I've also picked up the Hobbyboss FJ-4B Fury from Hobbyeasy in Hong Kong .

That's OK Darren, we understand.  I made a New Year's Resolution to seriously curb my kit buying habits.  I did very well last month, only buying one.  Now, I am trying to make it through this month without buying any.  Wish me luck!

wyoroy wrote:

Great news my friends, my wife accepted a job in Wyoming; we have to be there by the 25 of February.  How many of you guys can come help pack the truck?  We will supply all the food and drink (rum).  Bad news is that my building will be on hold for the next few weeks.   I want to thank you guys for the support you have shown me and my family.  Even though we have not met face to face I do consider you guys my friends.

Fantastic news Roy! Wish I could be there to lend you a hand with all that packing. Let us know when you are all sorted. We can have a house warming in our bar!

Rick,

very nice work on the Wyvern! That is going to look amazing when its done.

Daywalker wrote:

darson wrote: Gentlemen I have a confession to make, I have been very bad. Not that my stash isn't large enough already but I have just pre-ordered from Great Models the Eduard F6F-3 Hellcat and too add to my evilness I've also picked up the Hobbyboss FJ-4B Fury from Hobbyeasy in Hong Kong . That's OK Darren, we understand.  I made a New Year's Resolution to seriously curb my kit buying habits.  I did very well last month, only buying one.  Now, I am trying to make it through this month without buying any.  Wish me luck!

Mmmm.............I was at a model show this weekend and I bought some more kits!

1/72 Italeri Wessex HA5. 

1/72 Airfix Lynx Mk.8 (Yes another one!! )

1/48 Hasegawa Harrier GR.7 "Operation Telic" Markings.

and...........

1/48 AZ models Fairy Firefly!! Its comes with brass and resin in the box and it looks superb.

So.........even more FAA builds for me to do!!

Quick workbench update:

I've started messing with the 1/32 Seafire Ib..........its an old kit, flash everywhere. So it will take a little work, on top of this I decided to spruce up the office with some Eduard P/E. Its designed for Hasegawa's Mk.V kit so I'm having a few fit problems here and there.

I have nearly finished fitting everything now, when I'm done I will take some pics to show you how it looks.

As for the Hurricane, its driving me to new depths of madness.............

I will get it done if it bloody kills me!

TANGO 1 wrote:

Daywalker wrote:  darson wrote: Gentlemen I have a confession to make, I have been very bad. Not that my stash isn't large enough already but I have just pre-ordered from Great Models the Eduard F6F-3 Hellcat and too add to my evilness I've also picked up the Hobbyboss FJ-4B Fury from Hobbyeasy in Hong Kong . That's OK Darren, we understand.  I made a New Year's Resolution to seriously curb my kit buying habits.  I did very well last month, only buying one.  Now, I am trying to make it through this month without buying any.  Wish me luck!   Mmmm.............I was at a model show this weekend and I bought some more kits! 1/72 Italeri Wessex HA5.  1/72 Airfix Lynx Mk.8 (Yes another one!! ) 1/48 Hasegawa Harrier GR.7 "Operation Telic" Markings. and........... 1/48 AZ models Fairy Firefly!! Its comes with brass and resin in the box and it looks superb. So.........even more FAA builds for me to do!!

Having made similar resolutions for this year I too have fallen off the band wagon.  My LHS that rarely ever brings in new stock got a new shipment and I just had to buy the 1/72 Revell Germany Fw 200 Condor.  Sweet! 

razordws wrote:

I must have had too much myself already, I'm seeing double this morning.

OK, OK, who put rum in my tea! Now I'm seeing double!!

Dave,

nice score at the LHS! So........are  you going to paint it in FAA colours?

Lads,

my next FAA build has begun! This is the somewhat modified office of Revells 1/32 Seafire Ib. I have used Eduards P/E set that was designed for the Hasegawa kit. Anyway, some P/E and wire and it looks a bit busier now. I've put a spray of interior green over everything and I'll do some detail painting tomorrow.

Here is how it all looked after the glue started to dry.....

Thanks Darren.

I have put a primer coat over the seat and other bits, it'll make it look a bit smoother once I add all the detail paints.

I just had to get that GR.7, I have great things planned for that build-I just need to get my mitts on a targeting pod!

Glad to see your recent USN/USMC aquisitions......which will be on the deck first?

Talk about a small world...I just bought 3 Para today, looking forward to reading it. have you read Vulcan 607? Its a cracker of a read.

Hey! I just hit 4,000 posts!

Drink anyone?

Daz, what you are going to need for your Gr.Mk.7 is a correct Mk. 12 ejection seat, available from Aeroclub or AMRAAM Line. Also, AMRAAM makes some update sets which might help arm your GR Mk. 7. Set 48-003 includes two CPU-123 1000lb LGBs and two BOL rails (handy for Operation Telic birds as commonly four were carried). Set 48-004 has a TILAD pod; although you'll have to come up with the adapter pylon on your own. Set 48-005 has a couple of correctly sized 300 gal fuel tanks.

Cheers

Darren looking good my friend

Congrats on the 4,000 post  I will have a drink with you not that I need a reason  Got to get my share of rum befor Frank drinks it all

I know the vote was for Showtime 100 but I have recieved a package from a secret workshop in the UK that must be built:

You do know that I will have to get the weapons set because IMHO nothing says I love you like a rack of bombs

TANGO 1 wrote:

Dave, nice score at the LHS! So........are  you going to paint it in FAA colours?

Actually Darren, I was thinking my Fairey Fulmar needed a nice big juicy target!!!

Nice work on your Seafire, all that Pe looks pretty fiddly even in that scale! 

...and congrats on number 4,000!!  Outstanding Cap'n!!!

wyoroy wrote:

I know the vote was for Showtime 100 but I have recieved a package from a secret workshop in the UK that must be built: You do know that I will have to get the weapons set because IMHO nothing says I love you like a rack of bombs

Awesome Roy   I'll be looking forward to seeing how that one goes together!