Johnny - How did your House Hunting Go ? You didnt injure yourself moving all those models did you ? Hurry up and Heal up - or enjoy healing out in the back yard catching some sunshine.

Dave, Guy & Richie - thanks for looking in. And For anyone else who is Interested,  I am calling this one done. Time to go up on the shelf.

Didnt want you guys to think I had given up on it. A little out of "code date" but looks ok to me

i have the model mostly done, however unfortunately i neither have time, nor the knowledge yet on how to weather...

in some places it doesn't look very good, but hey... people would say that i am my own worst critic, and guess what!!!? they were right!!

i am not quite sure where to posts the pics... as this is my first gb...

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Sean  I wish.  I did it at work so it is comp.  I am still going to work on light duty.  Will keep you posted on the updates.

Sean, the TBD looks like it just came off the assembly line, very clean and a super job on all that canopy framing.  Usually not my favorite part of a greenhouse model build.  Are you going to trash it up with some weathering now?  I hate doing that do a model that has turned out so well.

Not much weathering on the Seafang either, but it's a legal finish because there were kept pretty clean.  Just some Tamiya Smoke for exhaust stains and a few unplanned blemishes that replicate paint touch up.

So here it is.  The props, wheels, gear doors, and gear legs are white metal, everything else is low pressure molded plastic.  The surface detail is well done and very fine.  I tried to end up with a satin finish, but it is still a bit more to the gloss side than I expected.  The cockpit is almost all True Details for a Mk. V, looks good to me.

John That looks OUTSTANDING!!!!! Something you don't see everyday hat's for sure!!!! WELL DONE!!!!!

Jeff, you can upload your photos to www.photobucket.com and then in your album, highlight and copy the [IMG file, and paste it into your post. HTH!

Sean, don't think I've ever seen that kit look that good!!! WELL DONE!!!!

Sean and John, those are some killer looking builds!  Way to go!

Brian

Great builds Sean and John nice work both of you! 

Sean- I am so happy to see your Devastator finished!  Glad you were finally able to find a decal and make it work.  I have wanted to see the finished photos of this build for a long time, thank you very much for building her and sharing the pics!

John- You are modeling at Aaron's pace!  And, turning out beautiful work while doing it too.  Well done, love that mean looking prop on the nose.

Mr. Summit; as a Lt. you have shown bravery in the face of, um, bad decals; to wit thats a hard watch. On accord of that we commend you and give you a reprieve from gun drills which commence at 2 Bells of the Morning Watch. Better to sleep it off, son.

A fine model, worthy of our Hall of Fame which doesn't exist, XO.

A certain Ventura might be there too.

I'm hosting this Friday at 8 Bells on the second Dog Watch (8pm pdt to you lubbers). A viddie clippie will be presented, and we would hope that the Buzzards on the Bridge mighten come down to join us.

Sean, super job in getting the beast finished. Whats next, you modelling gargantuan?

John, Excellent work. Another interesting subject that id never have heard of if it wasnt for these forums. It took no time as well. Has Aaron Mac Sarge lent you Wingus and Dingus?

...Guy

John -  I really like the Sea Fang. Multiple props has to be the coolest looking setup. Its a wonder the rudder didnt get blown off from the prop wash... I have a Airfix Seafire FR46 I hope to get to someday.... Thanks for the comments on my "Out of Date build" And no I wont dirty up the Devastator too much - maybe some exhaust streks with some pastel and that will be about it. Those Navy guys run a tight ship and keep their stuff looking good..

Richie - Thank you, I hope to do another some day in NMF. (I have plenty of kits from buying them trying to match the blue roundell)

And to the rest of the crew for commenting  Merci  Beaucoup 

Frank -  I have been finishing up that other build in 1/32 scale as I am ready to start on the Sea Gladiator. 

A video from Capt. Bondo ? The Suspense is too Much..

Summit wrote:

And to the rest of the crew for commenting  Merci  Beaucoup   I have been finishing up that other build in 1/32 scale as I am ready to start on the Sea Gladiator.  A video from Capt. Bondo ? The Suspense is too Much..

Excellent Sean! Uh that original decal in the picture looked fine to me?

 I like the clean look on that devestator!  Another one of my first models!  I need to try to find one of those again! Great save! Looking forward to the Sea Gladiator! Great choice and hear there is a good PE set out from Edward made just for it!  You outta look at Joining Frank and Guy in the aftermarket detailing extravaganza they are undertaking with their Swordfish....  Where are they anyways??..

The SeaFang John is the first I have ever seen of it! Very unique and facinating subject superbly rendered and completed!

 Looking forward to seeing the inprogress pics from the younger fresher minded crew! Amzing to watch the skills progress so rapidly!  Might have to switch to root beer.... Naaah! 

 Oh any word when the CAG may return?  Probably get home from holiday and off to work right off! Ah but I have been working a couple hard days in a row now as well and it serves to make the bench time and our cruise together all the more enjoyable!

 Bondo... A video?  I hope it isn't the one where you caught LtCmdr Nam skinny dippin with a Manatee swearing he was smoochin on a mermaid!

bondoman wrote:

A fine model, worthy of our Hall of Fame which doesn't exist, XO.

Ahhhh, but perhaps somthing that can be fixed!  Maybe the CAG can dedicate part of the initial post on page one to this here groups hall of shame...errr fame

Brian

sfcmac wrote:

Another one of my first models!  I need to try to find one of those again!

Ha ha - I know where there is a stack of them... Somebody bought like every one he could find off ebay several months back trying to get a match for a missing decal

The Sea Gladiator is on the bench, trying to figure out the assembly plan for the kit and P/E parts. Looks like an adventure - or maybe as my Dad always says "A Storm brewing on the Horizon"

sfcmac wrote:

Bondo... A video?  I hope it isn't the one where you caught LtCmdr Nam skinny dippin with a Manatee swearing he was smoochin on a mermaid!

Why did you have to go there?  I'm still trying to get the image of Nammie in his pink skivvies out of my head.  Somebody post some pics of the nurses or rum girls please!!!!

 Ah poor Nammie... I really wish he would resurface at least for a breath of air.

 Chester that is a great start!  Is that a 1/72 Tempest?  I am behind the times .

Sean sounds like you are going to start your own torpedo squadron !

Been working my tail off all week which is ok  as I got plenty to spare. I did manage some time on the bench this evening.

 This model is actually a lot of challenging work to be sure.  Without sounding to persnickety, the fit isn't too terribly aweful with careful clean up of mal placed ejector pin marks and resin mold blocks but any misplaced or misaligned part can throw off the entire assembly. Dry fitting is so critical on these limited run beasties!

A great example is the huge greenhouse! One large clear part. Well made and very clear but if you have made any error in the vague instructions it will be a difficult fit. All the more critical made by the top wing attaching to it.

As you can see the dry fit shows it to pass inspection. Huge relief!   The pictures of this phase really reveal the large size of this aircraft. The Top wing is a full 12.5 inches long. A big bird with a little engine. Must have been very scary to see a 109 given the antiquated performance of this bomber.

 Well I am almost out of kit parts and entering the painting phase. Two things that I see that must be added are the rigging in the wings ( got any tips or hints Guy? )and the ordinace which is notably absent in this kit.  Already working on creating a crew as you can see!  All is going according to plan so far!

 Great to see so many jumping right into this great GB! Thanks all!

Nice work you guys! both builds look great!

My build has been sidelined for the mean time while I prepare a dio for a show tomarow but starting sunday it will be back to work on it.

Chester thats a great start you got going there. Your going to have that thing done in no time.

Aaron, that looks like a fantastic kit. Its a wierdo and you know how i likey them. As for the rigging, I use invisible mending thread. Its the smoke coloured and works a treat. If the thing is just dryfitted at the mo, drill teeny holes where the rigging goes so that once assembled you can fit it fairly easily. Good luck, remember (Repeat after me) Rigging is fun, rigging is fun, rigging is fun.

Hey Bondo, wheres this Video youve been promising. It better not have nekidness?

...Guy

new1 wrote:

i have the model mostly done, however unfortunately i neither have time, nor the knowledge yet on how to weather...

when does this group build end?, if i can get some knowledge on how to weather, and there is indeed enough time left i might at least try to weather it... 

Dang Aaron, that Albacore is looking goooood!  The engine looks pretty sweet too!  Got any close ups of it....just for fancy's sake

I will try and get some pics up of the Sea Harrier soon.  Have not had a whole lot of time to work on her, but I did get the body buttoned up and the stabilizers on.  I swear, body seams are the bane of my experience level right now, but I pushed through and I think everything will turn out nice.  Now just got to get them wings to sit on her right! (I hear a common problem with Harrier kits is getting the wing tip wheels to touch the ground properly).

Brian

new1 wrote:

when does this group build end?

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"Build" isn't used around here too much as a verb, more of an ethos. You have all the time to develop your skills that you desire, plus it'll no doubt morph into another build down the line. Note that USN builds are still welcome and in the landing pattern. Welcome aboard, grab a mug.

XO it's eight bells on the afternoon watch, time for the afternoon crew to relieve themselves over the rail; and call the first dog watch. Where's that CAG, and where in the heck is Nam?

Capt. Bondo

Not too much to report on the Sea Gladiator , considering I spent most of the day messing with it.

The exhaust piping mounts on the back of the engine then there are 18 - 6 mm long tips that get cemented to the pipes and the inner ring of the cowl.

new1 wrote:

new1 wrote: i have the model mostly done, however unfortunately i neither have time, nor the knowledge yet on how to weather... when does this group build end?, if i can get some knowledge on how to weather, and there is indeed enough time left i might at least try to weather it...

New-To quote the great Texas singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keene "The road goes on forever and the party never ends."

John-Nice work on the Sea Fang.

Sean-Nice work on the Devastator.

Aaron-What the heck you building now?

Chester-Looking forward to watching your build progress.  I've got the Trumpeter kit in my stash as well.  Trying to decide whether to build it or the Airfix Sea Fury, after I finish my hybrid Corsair.

Sean, that is looking good so far!!!! beautiful engine!!!

Buddy, I have bought the 1/72 Airfix Sea Fury and it is quite nice!!!!