Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Thanks Darren!  I hope to have one soon, got me eyes on a couple.

Philo- Beautiful work there my friend!

Frank-you are a very lucky man! Update on p.1 done.

Not heard from Roger for a while......hope he is well. 

namrednef wrote:

But after all your thinly veiled, longing for a PBY posts, I was ready to send you one!

Was it THAT obvious?  Since you're sending me one, now I'll have two so I can actually build one of them!

namrednef wrote:

Frank....did you mean like a formica countertop? Hadn't crossed my mind....son of a gun! I've done that before! Gee am I stupid!

Yep, that's what I meant.  Sounds like just the ticket for ya.

bondoman- Nothing from Roger in quite some time.  Hopefully, he's doing OK.

Sheesh Frank! Upping the ante!

But after all your thinly veiled, longing for a PBY posts, I was ready to send you one!

Here's to the GF! (They is kinda great ain't they?)

Yep Roy.....someday we'll build him an 8-layer Spitfire cake!

What a crew....I'm tellin' ya

Frank....did you mean like a formica countertop? Hadn't crossed my mind....son of a gun! I've done that before! Gee am I stupid! 

Nam,

I guess I is a cheesehead since I live in WI!  I'm not a football fan either, so I really don't follow the games.

As for your bench top, what about a piece of countertop?  Pretty strong and resistant surface to be sure.

Darren- Can you add another aircraft to my list for me?  I am going to build a 1/48 Monogram PBY-5A Catalina, though I don't have one yet.  My girlfriend knows how much I want one, so she told me tonight to go get one and she would pay for it.  Is she awesome, or what? 

Yep Roy.....snow can be a big nostalgic motivator for those that are used to it.

Frankie sympathizes, I'm sure! I'm watching the Giants/CowGirls......not a big NFL guy.....but sister who is....will be calling to see if I watched.....

Now Frank.....is you is....or is you ain't a cheesehead? Giants may meet the Packers! 21-17 Giants right now. 4th

I am trying to add a model related comment to each post....I may contact Gerry about his paint....the P-35 isn't a big deal.....but going to build a lot of yellow-wings needing 'NMF looks'.

Does anyone recommend my laying down perhaps a piece of plexi or regular glass on my new benchtop as a work surface? I spent for the best 'chipboard' stuff but I know I'm gonna kill it with knives. 

I may not be right in the head but I would love (the wife also) move back to where it snows

namrednef wrote:

Just now.....NWS has revised snowfall from 4 to 20 inches! What the heck is that? Lower the minimum and raise the maximum??? Model question (really?) Has anyone tried Gerry HawkeyeHobbies NMF paint?

YIKES!!!  I'd start packing and move south if I were you.  As for the Hawkeyes Talon series NMF acrylic paint, I bought some from Gerald a month or so ago but haven't tried it yet.

At least you have the snowblower!

I have a buddy that plows my drive....but I have to shovel the deck and front walks....eh! so what? I don't mind the snow....I just hate the cold!

Just now.....NWS has revised snowfall from 4 to 20 inches! What the heck is that? Lower the minimum and raise the maximum???

It'll probably rain!

Model question (really?) Has anyone tried Gerry HawkeyeHobbies NMF paint? 

Well guys! Having a comfy Sunday(despite snow removal)? Here in CT we have a winter storm warning  going on......anywhere from 6-18 inches forecast now. Not the same storm as Frank's....a 'classic' nor'easter they are saying.

I have my Sev P-35 'practice model' ready for final paint, and am practicing on scrap junk for a NMF. There are many pics that I need to collate in case anyone wants to see them down the road. Cockpits and motors are a blast! I love cockpits and motors. (just want to reserve pics until final paint is done, this being my first real kit build in 20 years)

As mentioned, I finished the workbench! No WIP pics....but will shoot some after I move some things about and hang a couple shelves and 'stock' them!

Paint booth should be done Wednesday night so I can paint the P-35 properly (I've been busy with 'side jobs' to fund my modeling) 

Yeah, yeah....long winded Nam! My FAA Sea Glad is in initial stages (can't wait to transfer it downstairs and get serious!) There will be WIP pics for that......I'm sure I'll learn a lot....and not afraid to.

FAW project (TBD)....since I have much time, going to build a yellow-wing for skill sharpening and then devote much love to a Tex Gay TBD with PE stuff.

Shovels, salt and sand at the ready. Bring it on! 

wyoroy wrote:

Frank, you around?  I have a pressing question over in the Spitfire build.

Yep, I'm around!  Just eating lunch before heading out to run my snowblower AGAIN!!!

Nam, here's a link to tinting with furture:

http://www.swannysmodels.com/Tinting.html

Hope this helps.

darson wrote:

Roy I forgot to mention, I have re-done your badge with the new USN/USMC text and emailed it through to you. Cheers

Darren, Thank you very much for doing the badge and hooking me up with mine.

Ruddrat......miss you already!

Darran....nice work on the logo!

Personally.....once I 'finish' getting my workbench in order today (I hope), and stop building things on my bed(!).....I'm afraid I won't get to hang out at FSM as often! Workspace is in the basement.....(sigh) PC, alas, is not.

 I really envy those modelers here that show pics of a workstation.....with a PC in the same room!

Cost of Hobby UPDATE!: Since approx. November 1st, 2007 my total financial outlay in order to get back into this hobby.....$762.35.....stash kits, paints and other supplies, tools, workbench and spray booth.

 Hmmm.....not that bad when I check the inventory! 

Yes Frank, I put Barney back in the sig picture....he's cuter, and I love his SG radar ear deployed like that!

Mike,  We'll miss you, but taking a break every now & then can be rejuvinating.  See you when you get back.

Regards,  Rick

Darren,

the new badge loooks great! Thanks for sorting it out foor all of us.

Mike,

take care mate, I'll save a case of the good stuff for you.

Roy I forgot to mention, I have re-done your badge with the new USN/USMC text and emailed it through to you.

Cheers 

Take care Mike and I'm sure we'll catch you when you re-join

All hands, all hands now here this.

After hours (10 min) of slaving away in Photoshop I have re-created the GB Badge with the requested USMC as well as USN.  Feeback is welcomed but is everybody is happy go ahead and use it

All I would ask is that you host it yourself, thanks.

Cheers all