Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Hey All.

Thanks for the kind words with regards to my A4B, it's always hard to guage how things look to others.  And yep Daywalker I can confirm it's a 1/72 kit, and yep first try with an Airbrush, it's gratifying that others think it's a good first shot.

Hey Rick the Wyvern looks great!  I've always liked the FAA colour scheme, it's going to be an awesome model.

Anyways, will post up details of my actual build for this project soon, looks like I might be getting a little ambitious and be going for a triple build of Jolly Rogers marked F-4S, F-14A and F/A-18F. Just awaiting kits to arrive from the UK and US. It's gonna be fun.  :)

Kilo 1-1,

Your A-4 looks great, would'nt have know that was your forst dance with an airbrush either-nice work!

Rick,

thanks for posting those pics of the Wyvern-she's coming along nicely! Lovely stuff! I really must get one of those.........

Well I'm still plodding along on my Wyvern for the FAA GB.  I know it's past due, but thought I'd post some progress pics.

The rework of the wing cannons came out better than I expected.  Need to add the prop, underwing stores, clear parts & some misc. fiddly bits & this bird will be done.  Finally .

Regards,  Rick

Rick- Sorry, don't think I will make it there.  Good luck at the show, be sure to let us know how it goes!

Darren- Thanks CAG, glad to have you back aboard!  And yes, things are ship-shape 'round here, just the way you left it.  Well done everybody!  drinks all around!   I have the bridge!

Nam- Break out that rum, by thunder!  It's late and not a ship in sight!  Let's heave to and have a tot or two.

kilo1-1

Are you SURE that's 1/72, and your first paintjob with an AB?  WOW!!!  Well-done my friend!  Looks like you have been doing it for years!

This isn't my actual entry. That is currently winging its way to me from the other side of the world (literally), but this is on topic, so I thought I'd give it a public airing.

The finished product of my first forray back into the world of model building, and my first ever foray into the black art of airbrush usage.  Not as purdy as what you guys are producing, but I'm proud of it. 

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It's a 1/72 Scale Fujimi A4B Skyhawk, built out of the box, painted in the standard gloss Grey upper/White lower cam scheme (Gunze paints), with Attack Squadron 95 markings, finnished with a watered down Citidel Black Ink wash, sealed with Gunze Gloss.

TANGO 1 wrote:

......I'm having a drink or three. X/O has the bridge.........

Yes! to the new LT's!

CAG is dipping in and XO has a key! But the rum locker is open! Shall we? or shant we?

Thanks Tango 1! 

I will update page one in good time...........

Right now, I'm putting my feet up after 50 hours of duty. And......I'm having a drink or three.

X/O has the bridge.........

Hello Lads!

I'm back! I've got more rum! I've got four days off! (enough time to sleep it off!)

I think this is as good excuse as any to dish out the grog................

I must say the ship seems to be good order.....well done X/O.

I also see we have some new members in our merry crew!

Lt.Azgaron. 

Lt.Dirkpitt289. 

Lt.Newoldguy.

Lt.Kilo-1-1. 

Welcome aboard! We are a friendly lot here and we hope you'll enjoy theb GB as much as we do! 

Gentlemen,

I wish you good health and good hunting!

CHEERS!

Hey Maties... Anyone here planning on going to the IPMS Region IV Show in Cleveland Ohio next week?  I plan on being there & may even enter a model or 2 or 3 .  IF any of you are going, would love to meet up with you.

Regards,  Rick

After I fix your heat and A/C troubles.........I'll be able to work cheaply Roy! So, for you.....pro bono! For the other members here.....a few weekend tots

You really should PM me about your home environmental concerns unless you've gotten then straightened out. I might be able to advise.

"I love the Law of the Sea.....if you don't like it....toss it overboard!"

-Fletcher Christian

namrednef wrote:

...so keep your buying on the Q.T.

Buying?  WHAT buying?

Thanks Nam, may have to take you up on that offer someday soon.

I shall agree to represent you before the mast should the need arise....but be advised!

I am a terrible lawyer! So keep your buying on the Q.T. Otherwise.....bring a hacksaw blade to court!

My need to dazzle the court with BS is the main issue.....but with some of the peers here......I may have to represent some of them soon too! So a stacked jury is a possibility! 

namrednef wrote:

According to AGB (Anonymous Group Build Bylaws as posted in the great GB Forum in the sky) Sect. II.........subset 1......paragraph m......... "Any modeler showing buyer's remorse for overstocking his/her stash or otherwise frivolous spending, up to but not including paint, tools, weird stuff and decals....may do so without fear of retribution, ridicule or harrassment from peers, jealous modelers, or the general public." As a barrister.....with the emphasis is on 'bar'.......you have clear skies ahead, sir!

I LIKE that...

Nam- YOUDAMAN!!!

You'll go far here.  Well, at least with me you will.

According to AGB (Anonymous Group Build Bylaws as posted in the great GB Forum in the sky) Sect. II.........subset 1......paragraph m.........

"Any modeler showing buyer's remorse for overstocking his/her stash or otherwise frivolous spending, up to but not including paint, tools, weird stuff and decals....may do so without fear of retribution, ridicule or harrassment from peers, jealous modelers, or the general public."

As a barrister.....with the emphasis is on 'bar'.......you have clear skies ahead, sir! 

wyoroy wrote:

Frank, remember that buying decals does not require your sponsor's prior OK So buy away

Thanks Roy, I'll keep that in mind!

But, the kit I bought CAME with decals and ROY said it was OK to buy decals so I thought it would be OK!

Mike- Thanks my friend, much appreciated!

I looked through my stash for some decals for you, but was astonished to see that I have ZERO decals for Wildcats.   Looks like I may need to rectify that in the very near future.

Bob- Thank you, and !

Mike-I can understand the need....err, well, want....to use different decals.  That's usually the first thing I do after I buy a kit and more often than not, I look at aftermarket decals before I buy the kit.

Frank-fine looking Wildcat you have there.

Thanks guys.  The Tamiya Wildcat is a very forgiving kit and was a fun build.  Hope to add more to my collection.

Still not sure what I'm going to build for this one.  Thinking about trying something different-maybe a jet or the helicopter.  Will advise.

wyoroy wrote:

Bob, the Wildcat looks outstanding   Any aircraft from any period that are USN/USMC, helicoptors are included.  I'm sure Darran & Darson will aggree.

Yup,I used the kit decals on mine too.  Hope you don't mind if I share a pic-

ruddratt wrote:

Bob, great to see you back! .....and construction has officially begun on my Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat. Ordered some decals for it to avoid using the kit ones, so at this point I'm not sure whos 'cat I'm building yet. Should be fun, though. Keep up the good work, guys!

rudd-Thanks.  And don't let the Tamiya decals for the Wildcat scare you.  They settle down nicely with liberal doses of Solvaset.  At least they did for mine. (Midway GB a couple of years ago)

Mike,

Glad to hear you have started on the Wildcat!  I built one of those a few years back, great kit.  Can't wait to see it with the "Ruddratt Treatment"!