Fleet Air Arm Group Build

sfcmac wrote:

Corsairs? I thought we were building Me 109's? Nobody ever tells me anything?  The Cowlings and Crank cases look unreal or I mean very real?  I am so confused.

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Over in the Weekend GB I'm just waiting for the gloss coat to dry.  I WILL have decals on tonight.

I think next up will be to finish my FAA Corsair, you hear that Frank, CORSAIR  He's just like Pavlovs dog

 Corsairs? I thought we were building Me 109's? Nobody ever tells me anything?

 The Cowlings and Crank cases look unreal or I mean very real?  I am so confused.

Lookin good, Frank! Lookin really good! I'm drooling over the idea of paint on em!

And speaking of paint, I've finlly gotten the gloss white set on the wheel wells for the F/A-18E. The weather is a little cool and overcast. So it took a little while for the paint to cure here. But with that finished, I've just gone through and painted the hydraulic lines in the wheel wells (going for better detailing here). Certainly not easy painting this fine lines; even with a toothpick. But I'm hoping when I run the sludge wash through it (another first for me) It'll cover up some of the spots where the steel paint bled through.

   Of course, I'll post pictures of the finished product when  pull the masking tape off. It'll probably be a few days still. But I'm hoping to finish that part and move on to the next before next weekend (i'm only getting one day then).

Dave- Sorry!  Was going to head over there to help, but even in 5th gear she can only do about 5 mph.  I'll be there by the winter of 2012!   It's 44 degrees here right now (feels like 80 after the last two weeks!) but the temp is supposed to drop tonight.  They are calling for wind advisories now, with wind chills in the -15 to -35 degree range.

Bill- My vote goes for the Marlin, very cool bird!

Have been busy on the twins this weekend, though they are starting to look a bit different.  You can see the clipped wings on the FAA bird in the foreground.  Fixed all of the offending seams yesterday, and got the wings mounted onto the nightfighter.  A little putty in a couple of spots, then finish sanding and rescribe a couple of details.

Finished the cowl flap details on the second one too.  Man, my eyes are killing me now!

Crankcase noses are done, waiting to be mounted onto the cylinder banks and then wired.

Didn't realize that photo was so dark!  Sorry.  I'll get a better one later.

Cylinder banks ready and waiting for wiring.

The weather here has been all over the place. Wednesday it was 60 or very close to it. Thursday and Friday we received almost 4 inches of rain.  Yesterday was 26 and windy.  TOday its around 40.  Tomorrow its supposed to be in the 50's. 

Oh. and I've been battling a friggin' cold for about 3 days and its kicking my butt.

wyoroy wrote:

Aaron, a few days ago you were talking about the cold.  We have some artic air moving through here, -24 with a wind chill of -47.  Time for shorts

 Wow! That makes the inside of your nose  hurt. I got off work today about 4:30 AM it was 72F

 Hanging at about 75 right now as per the thermometer outside my window.  Not sure what the wind chill is? There is a pleasant breeze though, I think if we had one day of that down here we would have mass casualties and lotsa dead cars.  You all stay snug up there.

 Whoops I forgot! I vote for the Emily! Bondo!

bondoman wrote:

Tis' the season. We had the big Holiday fight, glad that's out of the way and clear weather and sailing from here on. Better than 12/23 or... Started with christmas lights, moved on to everything that's wrong with my Mom and currently seems to have something to do with when the house will be decorated. I'm cooking up a special dinner and the wine is open. The kid has 7 finals next week and is pulling all-niters. Needless to say no modeling this weekend. I need a new build my mates on this best of all GB's ever. The economy dictates no shopping, but in the stash are a Marlin (Hasegawa) and a Mariner (Mach 2). Your thoughts, and pick the Mariner if you don't like me. I'll be listening.

Sorry to hear about the stormy seas, Bill. But I'm glad to hear that the Bondo ship survived! I've had a little bit of a similar experience last night. My Mother had called me up to see how I was doing (the whole parenting thing, ya know). In talking with her, it seems that they've had the same thing. I don't know too many of he specifics. Just alot of "your family is this" and "your family is that" kinda thing. So they aren't speaking to each other right now. Ever wanted to actually ground your own parents? Well, I do right about now!

I should confess, I haven't spent as much time at the bench this weekend as I woulda liked. I'm trying to get the detailing on the wheel wells done. But Just trying to get the base color down has been aggrivating! I'm trying to put down a gloss white coat over light ghost grey. So far 6 coat, and it still looks grey!!! Since I was getting a little frustrated with that, I've decided to take care of some chores here around the new place- I think I'll try and hit it again this afternoon.

Oh and before I forget.....Bill, my vote goes for the Marlin

Here is an update on my 1/72 F-14a. I am done detailing the pit and put her in. Over the control panel covers I used the tissue and glue to add a lil detail. Also, sorry about the pics not being totally in focus, I am still learning the features of my digital 35mm camera. I have been useing the macroo function.

I am very disappointed with the fit of this kit & overall interior detail. the raised panel lines are very fine though and are every where on this kit.

Thanks for looking,

Evil

bondoman wrote:

Tis' the season. We had the big Holiday fight, glad that's out of the way and clear weather and sailing from here on. Better than 12/23 or... Started with christmas lights, moved on to everything that's wrong with my Mom and currently seems to have something to do with when the house will be decorated. I'm cooking up a special dinner and the wine is open. The kid has 7 finals next week and is pulling all-niters. Needless to say no modeling this weekend. I need a new build my mates on this best of all GB's ever. The economy dictates no shopping, but in the stash are a Marlin (Hasegawa) and a Mariner (Mach 2). Your thoughts, and pick the Mariner if you don't like me. I'll be listening.

Wait until XMas........then start yer own build!

Tis' the season. We had the big Holiday fight, glad that's out of the way and clear weather and sailing from here on. Better than 12/23 or...

Started with christmas lights, moved on to everything that's wrong with my Mom and currently seems to have something to do with when the house will be decorated.

I'm cooking up a special dinner and the wine is open. The kid has 7 finals next week and is pulling all-niters. Needless to say no modeling this weekend.

I need a new build my mates on this best of all GB's ever. The economy dictates no shopping, but in the stash are a Marlin (Hasegawa) and a Mariner (Mach 2).

Your thoughts, and pick the Mariner if you don't like me. I'll be listening.

sfcmac wrote:

I smell a rat!

You do?!?!?

Maybe I need to take a shower here then...

 Wow almost got down to page 2! Just cuz LT DR Namrednef is busy doing NAM stuff is no excuse to slack in yer duties! Tis the weekend and We cannot have this ship acting like a Sunday Night Bingo game with the Church choir ladies!  Avast to the nearest port the men are craving to relieve some of their stress!

 Some one give Nam and Bondo their vitamin C tablet! Lest the scurvy overtake them. Wrinkled enough is their spirits now that someone has switched the rum keg with Veggie oil! I smell a rat! There be no mercy for the thief I say!  Who has stole the spirit from this here ship!  The CAG will be about and not happy with the current state of things!

 The Captain is doing a fine job and has sent me a personal Christmas card note that the strange but loveable Dee  pinned to the wall!  Has a nice Jet Fighter on it and everything now what could one ask more for this season!

I hope all are well and there be no troubles as holiday memories tend to be as double edged as as the XO's dagger! As for here I am proud to call all ye my friend and that alone is reason to celebrate!

bondoman wrote:

DesertRat wrote:  Daywalker wrote: Gents, it's the weekend!  Time for good spirits and good cheer.  Raise yer mugs in salute to those un-accounted for.  We have newbies about, so take heed and be sure to show 'em the ropes.  If I find anyone keel-hauling them for fun there'll be the devil to pay! Cheers to you all! I was able to lure Suzanne outta the CAG's cabin after he passed out.  She'll be serving the rum to you lot o' scallywags.  AAARRRGGGHHH!!! Arrrrrgh! That's my uncle Alistair, I keep tellin' ye' blooddy carcass pieces o' Haggis! Tats on the tummy, it's a Rum thing!

I'd think it would have to be, Bill! I doubt anyone would get tattooed on the stomach completely sober

DesertRat wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Gents, it's the weekend!  Time for good spirits and good cheer.  Raise yer mugs in salute to those un-accounted for.  We have newbies about, so take heed and be sure to show 'em the ropes.  If I find anyone keel-hauling them for fun there'll be the devil to pay! Cheers to you all! I was able to lure Suzanne outta the CAG's cabin after he passed out.  She'll be serving the rum to you lot o' scallywags.  AAARRRGGGHHH!!! Arrrrrgh!

Tats on the tummy, it's a Rum thing!

wyoroy wrote:

DesertRat wrote:  Daywalker wrote: Gents, it's the weekend!  Time for good spirits and good cheer.  Raise yer mugs in salute to those un-accounted for.  We have newbies about, so take heed and be sure to show 'em the ropes.  If I find anyone keel-hauling them for fun there'll be the devil to pay! Cheers to you all! I was able to lure Suzanne outta the CAG's cabin after he passed out.  She'll be serving the rum to you lot o' scallywags.  AAARRRGGGHHH!!! Arrrrrgh! Roger, is that a self portrait

Of course! You wouldn't believe how much I had to pay the artist to paint this...

DeeYankeeinTexas wrote:

Its time for some hedgehogs. . they have broken in the rum locker.

Ye can'ts fools me....that be Frankie and Katie in the optivisors! I'd know 'em anywhere!

Its time for some hedgehogs.

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they have broken in the rum locker.

Daywalker wrote:

wyoroy wrote: Just a check, has everyone gotten their exchange gift? Aye.

....and AYE!....weeks ago!

wyoroy wrote:

Just a check, has everyone gotten their exchange gift?

Aye.

bondoman wrote:

wyoroy wrote: Just a check, has everyone gotten their exchange gift? Yes indeed from someplace called Monroe, Connecticutt! Marked "Do not open till Christmas!" Big ol' box it'wer too, me mateys and didn't respond well to being' soakerd in Rum!!! sio I dried it o'er the fire I buildt with NAM's uniforms- looks ok as a biscuit now! Thanks, mystery giver! 2000 be a rum thing young Aaron. We mean to salute your windiness and may there be more words in yer pipes to Boot! Yer's Billy Bondo, Lt. NAW GB and CWO PBY GB

Been readin from behind.........glad yer keg showed up!

Blithely shoot any fox from Monroe's Cutticutt!

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Check out that link Roy! Alex even had a link to some free easy to use software. Well not so easy but you can figure it out! I did!

Got a question for the crew.  What program do you guys use to do your gif

I want to add some new GB badges to mine but have no idea how to do it.

DesertRat wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Gents, it's the weekend!  Time for good spirits and good cheer.  Raise yer mugs in salute to those un-accounted for.  We have newbies about, so take heed and be sure to show 'em the ropes.  If I find anyone keel-hauling them for fun there'll be the devil to pay! Cheers to you all! I was able to lure Suzanne outta the CAG's cabin after he passed out.  She'll be serving the rum to you lot o' scallywags.  AAARRRGGGHHH!!! Arrrrrgh!

Roger, is that a self portrait