Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Thanks lads! Wow! Did we drink that much last night?

Glad you brought that coffee Frank!

darson wrote:

Also I hope you took note that my recent purchases are all USN/USMC aircraft

Very cool Darren!  I am really looking forward to seeing your builds, they always amaze me!

wyoroy wrote:

I expect to see you guys here at 0900 hours on Saturday 9 Feb.  I will provide the food and drinks (pizza, rum and coffee).

Sounds good to me, as long as there's no freakin' snow there!  Just got in from snowblowing last night's powder.  We got about 6 inches so far, and another 10 on the way today.  Luckily, work called and we are closed today so that means a day of snow removal and models!

Here, thought you fellas might need a lil' coffee this morning after last night's party

I expect to see you guys here at 0900 hours on Saturday 9 Feb.  I will provide the food and drinks (pizza, rum and coffee).

razordws wrote:

As for the cold and snow I've had more than enough of it this year.  I'd be more than happy to send some your way if you like.  Actually, helping you pack the truck in Florida sounds like a really, really, really good idea right about now.

that my friend! 

wyoroy wrote:

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

Couldn't agree more Roy, especially on an attack bird

Oh and I just checked out the instructions for that Big Ed PE set, whoa that's going to be a lot of work but the upside will be a stunning looking kit.

Cheers

Darren,

WOOHOO!!!  4,000 posts- that's too cool!  I'll have a drink (or two) with you for this one!

Looks like the rum's been flowing round 'ere today!

Wait a minute...

Me thinks someone drank my rations too. 

wyoroy wrote:

...Got to get my share of rum before Frank drinks it all

Roy, did you drink all of my rum?

Guess I'll have a cup of coffee instead.

CHEERS!!!

Cool Roy, thanks for the tip on the PE.  Looks like a really nice set. 

As for the cold and snow I've had more than enough of it this year.  I'd be more than happy to send some your way if you like.  Actually, helping you pack the truck in Florida sounds like a really, really, really good idea right about now.  Just have to figure out how to sell it to the wife.

Dave, I check with Eduard's and great Models Webstore and They do carry the very cool and detailed PE set for this one, a must have  Plus it has new parts for the exhaust that makes it really pop.

Instruction Sheet

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TANGO 1 wrote:

Hey! I just hit 4,000 posts! Drink anyone?

Absolutely!!! Congrats, Darren!!!

Great work so far on the Seafire, too! Man, you're really packin' the detail into that guy!!

Roy, that is some awesome news!!! Sounds like things are finally starting to look up for you & yours!

Darren,  Congratulations on the 4.000 Posts.  Calls for a Toast .

 SaaaLuute!!

Regards,  Rick

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! 

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!!!

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

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

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

Hey! I just hit 4,000 posts!

Drink anyone?

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.

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.....

Dave,

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

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!!

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! 

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!

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!!