Fleet Air Arm Group Build

WOOHOO!!!

A package arrived at my house today in the middle of our blizzard!  Luckily, I was running the snow-blower when the postman arrived so I was able to receive it straight off of the truck.  I must admit, I was difficult not to run into the house and tear it open!  But, my sense of honor prevailed and I dutifully carried it into the garage to await the "Day."   I continued on removing snow from my driveway and my elderly neighbor's driveway, thinking about what lay wrapped inside that precious box!

I will not post a photo of my package, as I fear it's sender's identity could be compromised.  But, Thank you so much (you know who you are)!  I am gonna have a hard time waiting a few weeks to open this gem!

wyoroy wrote:

The only Roden kit I have was given to me, (thanks again my friend) and what I can tell it looks pretty good.  It's a WWI Albatros. Roy

Good to know! Was just wondering how it compared. Guess i may have to get one myself just to get a good touchy-feely

Daywalker....thanks for the links!

Learned a ton about everything......Nice!

Nam 

Daywalker wrote:

Roy, If it were mine, I would paint the inside of the cowl int. green, and the wheel wells the underside color.  Just my

For what it's worth, in my limited building of WW II USN & USMC planes, the wheel well's have been painted the same color as the underside.  Same would make sense if the FAA planes were painted at the US factory before shipping.

Not only that, but it saves time & tape!

 With a little luck & a good tail wind, I may finish the Hellcat this weekend.

You do know that your just the heck out of me.  Truth be told doing it your way means less masking

Roy

Roy,

If it were mine, I would paint the inside of the cowl int. green, and the wheel wells the underside color.  Just my

Iner. green it is then  i was learning towards that color just needed someone to second it.

Roy

Roy,

I think you would be safe painting the inside of the cowl int. green.  As for the wheelwells, I have seen just as many modelers paint them int. green, zinc chromate yellow, salmon, and the underside color.  In the end, it is up to you and what looks right in your eye.  It seems that everytime someone pins down the "correct" color for something, someone else finds conflicting evidence.  For example, the inside of the cowl on KD431 is painted light gray and is the original color, but nobody can explain why.  I hope that helps!

Frank, I was planning to work on the Corsair today (yardwork first) I read the info you sent me.  I have some ideas I would like to run past you.  I read that the inside of the cowls are painted any number of colors  The wheel wells and gear doors were painted the same color as the underside?  Or would it be OK to paint them zinc chrom or int. green?

Roy

namrednef wrote:

...but I was responsible last night....which is why I joined the party late.

Good heavens man!  Somebody get this responsible lad a drink!

The only Roden kit I have was given to me, (thanks again my friend) and what I can tell it looks pretty good.  It's a WWI Albatros.

Roy

Daywalker wrote:

namrednef wrote:  It was very quiet around here last night....you guys on the wagon? No, too silly to type!

....Hahaha........I got a little bit damaged later on....after 'modeling'....as it were.

 I am trying to be disciplined about spending to get back into this hobby. My VA pension goes in the bank at the end of each month and temptation is great to just 'get' everything I want.....but I was responsible last night....which is why I joined the party late.

namrednef wrote:

It was very quiet around here last night....you guys on the wagon?

No, too silly to type!

As for the Roden kits, I have one of their 1/72 WWI kits.  Have not built it yet, but it looks to be a nice little kit.  I believe I read some where that some of their decals can be quite thick and difficult to settle down.  Here's some links to a couple of reviews on the Roden Sea Gladiator and the Gladiator:

Gladiator

Gladiator

Sea Gladiator

I have always liked the lines of the Gladiator, and really wish I had picked one up at my LHS when they had it a while back.

Hey Desi....

 I didn't mean to mislead anyone....I purchased the kits last night online....the Roden is shipping USPS Pri Mail so I should have it Wednesday latest. I am kinda blessed (or damned, depending on how you see it)...with a great memory and built tons of Hase, Mono, Revell and Tam kits so I will have an opinion for you.

 But I do believe you will get a reply here from one of this sick bunch about Roden kits. I've never seen one, myself. I'll be looking for a reply to your inquiry.

 It was very quiet around here last night....you guys on the wagon?

Thanks guys. Figured i would share that with y'all!

Say Nam, concerning one of your new acquisitions there. I've never heard of Roden up until recently (when it was discussed in another thread) but it seems i hear that name a little more and more. What's your impression with Roden? And how does it compare with the other kits from Tamya, Hasegawa, Revell, etc? I'm curious....

 After much shopping....much!....I've purchased the Tamiya 1/48 Fairey Swordfish....and the Roden Sea Glad in 1/48.....neither seem to represented yet and I want to compare for....well, you know.....been away for a bit.

 Working very slowly on a P-35 to get the feel back...but I used to be quite good with bipes in the pre-PE days.

 Still waiting on some online supply orders....but plenty of time, I believe. Cannot believe what you can learn here if you care to search and read.

 Have a side project offering help to someone you all know over in 'Scratchbuild'....will keep me busy while things in the GB gel.

 I'll post the P-35 progress over in a/c by next weekend.

 Thanks for all your input and help......now I must 'model'

 see u in a while

Nam 

Frank, sounds like an awesome day of adventure!

Roger, a toast is indeed called for!    Happy 1,000th post! 

Roger-

Don't get caught trying to smuggle those extra rations on board your helicopter!  Could land you in the brig mighty quick!

As for the mug shot, The man you are referring to (James Lawrence) is actually me.  That was my name long ago before I got mixed up with the mafia and recruited as a hit man.  After the trials, Witness Relocation gave me a new identity and here I am today.  OK, I just made all of that up but it sounded good!  Better lay off the rum, I guess...

In reality, I don't recognize that name, so I don't think there is any relation.  I had posted a different mugshot of myself way back in the beginning of this thread, and believe it or not I was standing next to an F-16 in that one too!

I'm the short one on the right, just in case you were wondering!

Congrats on the first 1,000 posts Roger.  Calls for a toast. 

Regards,  Rick

wyoroy wrote:

Roger congrats on the 1,000 post. Roy

Roger congrats on the 1,000 post.

Roy

Awwww, shuck guys! Thanks! I'll take the extra rations!

Like Darren, i've got military duties this weekend. But i'll still be around some. But because of that, this will be my date for the weekend:

Ok, so maybe not that exact one, but ya get the idea...

Ya know looking at those pictures again Frank, something else seemed to catch my eye here. I do believe that this is the first mug shot of yours i'd seen yet and it's very familiar to me! When i was stationed at Ft. Bragg in the late 90's, there was a guys in my platoon that was from Wisconsin (so he was a very devout "cheesehead") and i swear he looked just like you with blonde hair. His name is James Lawerence. I don't suppose there is any relation, is there?

Silly question, i know. But i just had to ask...

Attention crew:

In honor of DesertRat's 1000th post herein, each member will receive double rations this weekend!

HIP HIP HOORAY!

HIP HIP HOORAY!

HIP HIP HOORAY!

What do we do with a drunken sailor,

What do we do with a drunken sailor,

What do we do with a drun-ken sai-lor?

Early, in the mornin'!

Congrats Roger, the officers and crew of the FAAGB salute you!

All in all, i have to say that it looked like an awesome visit!!! I mean, how often is it that a civilian with a camera is allowed anywhere near the flightline when they have a practice intercept? Not often, i'm sure. But it sure looks like a great day, despite the cold. And i'm happy for ya!

Oh, and concerning the Green Bay sticker on a Wisconsin aircraft?!?!?!? If there was ever such a thing as being "too appropriate", i think that would be it!!!!

And if you haven't noticed, i've got cause for celebration here! For here lies my 1,000th post in the Forums!!!!!!!

Now where can i find todays rum ration here........

Frank, that is very cool indeed my friend.  Thanks for pics.

Roy

I was doing some research for my FAA Corsair and come across this picture:

Very cool I think but not as cool as a camo Corsair in FAA markings

Roy

Wow, what a day!  I spent the afternoon with the CO of the 176th FS playing around with their F-16's.  He let me take all the photos I wanted, and even let me crawl up the ladder to peek into the cockpit while he seated himself and proceeded to show me how to fly one!  WHile I was there, they had a practice intercept scramble  so the base was closed up and the two fully-armed alert aircraft stormed skyward with me standing there gasping in amazement.  It was truly AWESOME!!!

The squadron is heading to Iraq in the next month, and it was so nice for them to take the time to babysit me during their busy day while I happily snapped photo after photo.  Thanks to "Ace" and "Lurch" for your hospitality, I'll never forget it! 

Up close and personal:

One of the jets:

Notice the Green Bay Packers sticker on the wheel hub, it's gotta be a Wisconsin jet!

A photo of me with one of the planes:

One of the "alert" aircraft streaking skyward.  With the windchill, it was -5 degrees but you could feel the heat from this thing hundreds of yards away!