Fleet Air Arm Group Build

I pm'd Darren askign if anyone could join in this GB.  I then read through all of the posts and then figured I'd just lump in and see what you lot thought!

I tentatively propose an FAA SB2C Helldiver using the Monogram 1/48 kit from years ago.  Don't hold your breath for it though, I'm getting back into this game (see signature!).

to this build as well Andy, it's always nice to have another Aussie the forums.

I'll be looking forward to checking out some of your work. 

Cheers 

Thanks much for the kind words, Darren! They are definitely appreciated! ....and construction has commenced on the Spit. The weather's finally gotten nice here and the wife has us both spending plenty of time outdoors (gardening, yardwork, etc.), so this one will take a little longer than the 'cane did.

....and glad to have you on board, Andy! The more the merrier. As Frank said, we've got a great group here. Happy that you've decided to join us!

Andy to the the asylum!

Darren, congrats on the big 3K that calls for a

Hey- what do ya know? I hit 3,000 posts!

Thanks for your kind words lads, its great to still be here and still having such a blast!

The drinks are on me..........

Andy in West Oz wrote:

I pm'd Darren askign if anyone could join in this GB.  I then read through all of the posts and then figured I'd just lump in and see what you lot thought! I tentatively propose an FAA SB2C Helldiver using the Monogram 1/48 kit from years ago.  Don't hold your breath for it though, I'm getting back into this game (see signature!).

Hi Andy!

You are most welcome! Its great to have you here and welcome back to the hobby. You'll soon see that we are a crazy bunch of bar..........er.......jolly nice blokes.

Hope you read the rules on page 1.

Now, join us at the bar and knock back a couple of cold ones. 

Well, it would appear that my first stint at the bar with you guys has proven how out of shape I am in that department.  All I remember last night was looking at the surprising lack of parts in the Airfix Mk IX, being amazed at the one-piece wings, the rum pouring down my throat and up my nose...and now I'm here at work staring at the computer with a headache and bleary eyes.

How do you guys fit model work in?! ;-)

Weee4ell I guess I have to poist a few pics here as well... So this is my first try....

the Gannet:

the Wyvern

Just hopes this works

Andy in West Oz wrote:

Triumf, did you host the pics somewhere like photobucket.com first?  Once you upload the pics to a site like that, you just have to provide the link to that pic and it should load in your post automatically.  Haven't tried it here yet but that's how it works on other forums.

That will work. Use the link with the [ IMG ] tag.

Thanks I`ll try that:)

the Wyvern::::

and the Gannet....

If this works...hmmmm I`m gonna post the pics of the Tarpon/avenger  underways aswell

By Golly...it did work....Thanks a lot`s mates

Well and here to follow a couple of pics of the Tarpon alas not finished, is underways. took èn yesterday before I started to weather it and put the finishing touhes on it. Did some work on it after I took the pics as well. got the larger decals on it, and heck these Italeri decals works like a dream, and started the grimy prosess today.

I`ll post some more when I`m done with it.

first the engine. painted aluminum with copper ignition wires, wased in blacks and drybrushed

close of the pit

and finally the fuselage

Hope you all like the pics

By the way...there is a hun in the background....what is it???

Nice work triumf.

Regards,  Rick

Looks really nice triumf. Especially like the engine!

Ok guys I have a completely off topic question for you...(Hope it's ok, I just figured you (very friendly ) guys might put up with it. 

I purchased and am planning a future build of minicraft's 1/48 Cessna 172 Floatplane and want to build it in a scene with some water and a deck. Anyway, I thought it would be fun to come up with my own fictional small airline and make some decals for it. Here is what I have so far. I'm looking for your honest opinions (is it stupid, do you have better ideas, etc.) I thought of "Dam Good People" "Many Dam Destinations" "?" Thought the Dam was funny - (Is it?)

Kit I'll build:

My Fictional Airline Logo (to go on tail???)

Just so you know I really have very little talent of my own, the original which I flat out stole:

Also, I was thinking of repeating just "Beaver Air" on the fuselage along with some cessna type stripes or something. Does that sound reasonable? 

TANGO 1 wrote:

Hey- what do ya know? I hit 3,000 posts! Thanks for your kind words lads, its great to still be here and still having such a blast! The drinks are on me..........

Oh-oh... another rum nite!  Well, count me in!

Andy in West Oz wrote:

What about "Dam Reliable"?

I like that one! Thanks.

Leon 

Triumf,

very fine work indeed! I like all three of them, they look great! Can't wait to see more of the Tarpon.

Leon,

"Dam Reliable" sounds good to  me.

TANGO 1 wrote:

Hi Everyone, quick update from me, I still have not finished the decals on the Hellcat due to discovering a last-minute painting error, so paint/drying/gloss/drying has slowed me down there. As for the Corsair......... Putting the wings on in the unfolded position has been quite the challenge. I am still sanding a bit at a time in or to save a s much detail as possible, and it is starting to look "OK". I will get some pics up later on today if all goes to plan. See you later,

Darren, looks great!

Roy

ruddratt wrote:

OK guys....here she is, so tell me whatcha think. Overall, I'm satisfied with the way she came out, but there are a few things I'd definitely do different next time around. Still, it was a fun build and a subject that, if not for the theme of this GB, I may never have attempted. Now, I'm happy to add it to my collection. Enjoy the pics, and as always, comments and critiques are welcome.   Now....where'd I put that Spitfire kit?

Mike, your cane looks outstanding!  I got the resin cockpit today,  thanks a bunch!  I will not get to do anything with it till my inlaws leave the end of this month. 

Roy

to all the new comers to the GB!  it would seem that being gone a few days I have missed alot .  Hope all you guys are doing well.  I recieved the resin pit from Mike which means when the inlaws leave the end of this month I can get to work on my FAA Corsair. 

Roy

Glad you got it, Roy! I was more than happy to help.

Now, go get 'em!

Mike,

Thanks a million for that lil' care package, you have saved me!  I am going to continue on my Zero this weekend, and time permitting the Corsair.  Thanks again Mike, I really appreciate your help!

wyoroy

Real nice Hurrie you`ve got there, Got relly awed at the coruage the cam-pilots showed during the great brawlII when they launched in the artic on what they had to know to be a one way mission on the PQ convoys......Big motherf****** brass ones

Andy and the rest of you with commenta

Thank you for your kind words*blush* Really appreciated it.

And off course, it is the he177 in the background, a Revell kit, a gem in 1/72 thats on the backburner for now....got to do the Tarpon finished first and.and maybe a few spits and soforth