Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Thanks Aaron got it and replied!!!

Yes razor, I think Hornby is doing good things with a classic manufacturer!!! It's about time someone did! So many rare kits to be had!!!

Richie -  I have not gotten my March issue of FSM. An Electric Toothbrush ? - My Wife read something about another use for those in Cosmo also

I have been working on the Monogram TBD-1 Devastator most of the day.  Started out the morning by masking and painting the last two sections of Canopy and worked on up to painting the Navigation Lights.

You can see where I left the clear~coat for when I stumble upon a color matching Star.

All of the paints were Model Master Enamels and sprayed with my Good old Trusty Aztec A/B. 

Thank You All for letting me Participate in this awesome GB. I am looking forward to the Next Subject.

Thanks Guys, I might have to change my avatar to a pic of Mr. Clean as I just cant bring it upon myself to dirty one up.

Speaking of - Has anyone heard from Roy lately ? I have been waiting to see his results with the "Pro Modeler" wash as I wanting to maybe order and try some myself. 

Frank - Thank you so much, I really enjoyed this kit. I really do want to build another one in the NMF pre war markings.

Dave - I am pretty sure I have the same decals in another kit. I just have not been up to sorting through the "Tomb of Kits" since the last time was doing so, and filled the living room with kits for my Wife to see. 

Aaron -  You should not scare your son with clean builds like that.

That Devastator is just the bees knees Sean!!! Awesome build of a classic kit!! You really did it justice!! WELL DONE!!!

No Sean and Aaron, it is not an electric toothbrush! It is a lil tiny bottlebrush looking thing. Like so.

ATTENTION ON DECK!!!

Tis nearly the weekend, and I fear a surprise inspection may be coming from the CAG.  Let's be sure the decks are polished and the brass look of gold.   Mind those lines!  On your toes gentlemen!  Rum rations are nearly here.

"NOW HEAR THIS...........NOW HERE THIS!"

"THE CAG WILL BE INCOMING FOR AFT RECOVERY..............X/O TO THE RUM LOCKER! X/O TO THE RUM LOCKER!"

"THAT IS ALL."

AYE AYE SIR!!!

WHEW!  That was close.  Welcome back Sir, glad to have you back on board.

Greetings Crew!

I'm glad to see you chaps have been holding the fort whilst one has been away on HM's business.

I've had a quick scan through the last page and can see that you have been busy! Sean, very nice work indeed sir! Well worthy of the O.T.T.

Thanks to all of you hard working model builders who keep us here on page one!

I am on a weeks leave and indeed to enjoy myself! Work has already begun on the Crusader and the ripped decal has been repaired! I have just put my final mask on the canopy, so wish me luck-if this works I'll be a hero-if not, then I'm a zero!

Its Friday! Crew of the FAW GB, charge your glasses! 

CHEERS!

Daywalker wrote:

WHEW!  That was close.  Welcome back Sir, glad to have you back on board.

It was. Wasn't it! 

Well done that man!

XO was not chosen XO on a whim obviously!

Good to see your time-off rotation CAG! (Should we have a family hugging smilie?!)

Mine camera is packed in a box....but Namrednef has a liter of Gordon's gin and some Schweppes tonic all lined up! (No lime please!)

Continuing moving this weekend....but on-line.

Have at it Matey's .....I'm there!

Welcome back CAG. Wasn't you lurking around Waddington last week in either of Wartons Hawks was it?. Was parked up and saw them both take off to head home.

Looking at the photo I'd say at that hight over the round down the CAG's F4 may have caught the last wire. did anyone witness this?. as I seem to remember by RN tradition isn't there something about buying a round in the mess if one catches the first or last wire?.

All the best.

Greg

Daywalker wrote:

AYE AYE SIR!!! WHEW!  That was close.  Welcome back Sir, glad to have you back on board.

Whew! Thank God that the CAG wasn't waived off! Lest we have empty glasses!

Cheers!

Welcome back aboard Sir!  I am glad to see you brought back a pair of 500 gallon tanks loaded with rum!  Well done. [:^]  That ought to keep the crew in high spirits for the weekend at least.

Nam- Glad to hear the move is progressing fairly smoothly!  Kept the gin and tonic within hand's reach I hope!  Good man.  

Mac- Excellent work polishing up the CAG's silver.   Would hate to have him eating off of dirty utensils.  We may be a Merry bunch o' Pirates, but civilzed we still are!

Cheers everyone!

Yehh, n'meanwhile we scurvy scum dow'n in th' bilges gotta drink the swill o' the lot the occifers bring ab'd an' hide in their cabins. CAG I petition ye for a subject to model, in trade for which I'll whip the crew.

Yers in command o' the foredeck;

Billybondo LtCmr FAA, chief breakarm.

CAG the XO served the rum, and the cheerleaders are still snorin' and nursing their hurts.

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Thanks for ye warm welcome lads!

I've been putting the hours into the cursed Crusader and that gunfighter o'mine has neigh bested thee yet!!

I'll be posting pics in the Officers mess shortly............after dinner and of course a drink!

Here's a pic of the beast I'm building...............

See you after dinner!

Daywalker wrote:

but civilzed we still are!

Speak fer yerself, XO!

CAG- Outstanding!  I shall be certain to get a good seat in Officer Country to see those pics!

Roger- How did you convince them to use one of your photos for that ad? LOL...

CAG Welcome back on deck sir!!!!

To the weekend Gents!!!!

Nam hope all goes well!!!!!

Hear! Hear!

All the best to our shipmate 'Nam and his domestic redeployment!

bondoman wrote:

Yehh, n'meanwhile we scurvy scum dow'n in th' bilges gotta drink the swill o' the lot the occifers bring ab'd an' hide in their cabins. CAG I petition ye for a subject to model, in trade for which I'll whip the crew. Yers in command o' the foredeck; Billybondo LtCmr FAA, chief breakarm. CAG the XO served the rum, and the cheerleaders are still snorin' and nursing their hurts. AAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Bondo,

may I recommend the Seafire? Lots of versions and lots of kits out there. Oh......well yes, I am rather fond of them-but I'm totally impartial on the subject of recommending subjects.....honest!

Right you lot!

Here's an update from the worlds most secret of workshops! I have had the most wonderful day sat at my bench plodding along with the Crusader and even the Seafury! All in all, a very pleasant break from work....................yes, the rum barrell has been well used!

I have weathered the F-8, repaired the torn decal andit has now all been sealed in. Work also comtinues with the Seafury........its nothing special, but I really want to finish it now.

CAG- She's looking outstanding! I gotta agree that you need to send this into FSM for the Readers Gallery-she's just screaming to be in print!

XO-well it wasn't easy. You wouldn't believe the bribes I had to give out to be the model for that shoot. But you shoulda seen the ones that didn't get chosen for that particular ad. Yikes!

Nam-Best of luck with the relocation! Always alot to do with so little time. I only hope the stash makes it there unscathed

CAG- Now THAT is a Crusader to be most proud of!  Good and dirty too, just the way I like 'em.   Glad you are getting plenty of bench time, what a wonderful way to relax.

Spike- LOL!  I shudder at the thought of the photos of the runner-ups.  PLEASE don't show them!

TANGO 1 wrote:

bondoman wrote: Yehh, n'meanwhile we scurvy scum dow'n in th' bilges gotta drink the swill o' the lot the occifers bring ab'd an' hide in their cabins. CAG I petition ye for a subject to model, in trade for which I'll whip the crew. Yers in command o' the foredeck; Billybondo LtCmr FAA, chief breakarm. CAG the XO served the rum, and the cheerleaders are still snorin' and nursing their hurts. AAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Bondo, may I recommend the Seafire? Lots of versions and lots of kits out there. Oh......well yes, I am rather fond of them-but I'm totally impartial on the subject of recommending subjects.....honest!

Research shows the go-to guys are CMR in the only scale that I build, 1/72 in which there's millions of the buggers, more than I can think. One side of me likes the Griffon, the other side of me likes a/c that don't cartwheel rightways into the carrier island at takeoff. That's the plan then and I'll follow orders. Any preferences appreciated, I'd say I'll probably not be able to find too many choices.

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