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  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Casa Grande, Az.
Posted by DesertRat on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:12 PM
 Daywalker wrote:

Roger-  Be careful out there my friend!  Especially if you get called up to go help fight the fires. 

Not to worry, Frank! I am the soul of caution!Wink [;)]

Warmest regards,

Roger

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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 9:37 PM

Roger-  Be careful out there my friend!  Especially if you get called up to go help fight the fires. 

Frank 

 

  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Casa Grande, Az.
Posted by DesertRat on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 5:18 PM

Yeah, so far we're all ok here. It's possible my crew and i might get called up for fire duty, but so far nothing has happened yet. Kinda glad too, since Bambi buckets off of a Blackhawk has never really been my forte. So in the meantime, all i can really do is keep dustin everything off!

 

Now were are we at with Gilligan and Mary Ann? lolWink [;)] Kidding...

Warmest regards,

Roger

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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 4:29 PM
We have been hearing about the fires over here on the UK news. Hope you and yours are OK Roger.Thumbs Up [tup]
Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: Casa Grande, Az.
Posted by DesertRat on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 1:09 PM

Now there's a sexy '25 there, Darren! Maybe another small edition- if you can find Gilligan and the Skipper (and especially Mary Ann!) in 1/48 scale, it would just complete it in my mind! Probably isn't appropriate. But on the other hand, maybe it kinda is!

And those are some beautiful pics, Frank! Wish i had been looking at those! I'll tell ya, the fires are not at all that pretty. Actually, it's been kinda a really dirty, thick kinda orange outside with all the smoke. And i've kinda been a little hesitant spending my evenings on the bench the last couple of days. I've got painting to do, but there's just too much ash and dust in the air. Wouldn't be so bad if the wind was kicking though....

Warmest regards,

Roger

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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 3:45 AM

Thanks for your kind words about the base lads and for letting me share this build here.Thumbs Up [tup]

Dave,

the palm tress are injection molded and are made by Pegasus Hobbies. I think they are great considering that a box of four trees is half the price of one Verlinden tree. The trees as you see them here have simply had the trunk and leaves painted. I have not done anything else to detail them yet. I'm hoping to gather lots of bits and bobs to help set the scene.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 3:39 AM

Frank,

beautiful pics! Thanks for sharing them.Thumbs Up [tup]

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Monday, October 22, 2007 6:49 PM

Rick,

You're right, they DO look like the fires in CA!  Oh-oh, I hope it really IS a sunset and not a forest fire in Wisconsin heading my way!

Frank 

 

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  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, October 22, 2007 6:35 PM

Darren,  Great work on the display base.  Should be a stunner.

Frank, are you sure that's a sunset & not the fires in California ?  Sweet pics my friend.

Regards,  Rick

RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Monday, October 22, 2007 6:26 PM

Sign - Off Topic!! [#offtopic] alert!

Sorry gents, but I was just outside and saw the most amazing sunset!  I wanted to go shoot some pics somewhere, but knew I only had a couple of minutes before it was gone.  So, I just took a few photos from my backyard and wanted to share it with you.

Frank 

 

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  • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
Posted by razordws on Monday, October 22, 2007 6:25 PM

I love the base Darren Thumbs Up [tup] only the palm trees need to be just a little bit closer together so that I can set up my hammock for my afternoon snooze! Clown [:o)]  Seriously though, it looks awesome.  Where did you get the palm trees?

Frank, nice work on the camo, looking forward to seeing the decals. Thumbs Up [tup]

Dave

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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Monday, October 22, 2007 5:49 PM

Shock [:O]

SWEET!  I love that one!  The base is truly outstanding.  Thanks for sharing my friend, truly awe-inspiring! Bow [bow]

Frank 

 

  • Member since
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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Monday, October 22, 2007 4:39 PM

 

Hello Lads,

here's a peek at the B-25. I still have a bit more to do to the base, but I recon you'll get the idea. Landing gear went on today and I did some touching up to the paint. I did want to get the gloss coat on tonight, but did'nt get round to it. Still, not long now till I can get going with this build.

Hope you like it so far. 

 

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Monday, October 22, 2007 4:34 PM

 Daywalker wrote:
Thanks Darren!  Now, I just have to keep my fingers crossed for the decals to work! Blindfold [X-)]

There goes a brave man......................................Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow]

 

Pirate [oX)]Big Smile [:D]

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, October 22, 2007 3:50 PM

Handi stuff that Handi-Tak Smile [:)].

Regards,  Rick

RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, October 22, 2007 2:10 PM

Roy,

Glad to hear your son is enjoying the Spit!  Be sure to post pics when you get a chance to work on her.  As for the masking, I used Handi-tak and Tamiya tape.  Here's how she looked at 1:30am this morning right before I started painting:

Frank 

 

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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Monday, October 22, 2007 1:56 PM
Thanks Darren!  Now, I just have to keep my fingers crossed for the decals to work! Blindfold [X-)]

Frank 

 

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  • From: The Great State of Wyoming
Posted by wyoroy on Monday, October 22, 2007 1:56 PM

Frank,

What did you use for the mask?  Alos my boy wants me to build the spit you gave me for him to play withBig Smile [:D]  He already attaches the wings and plays as is.

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Monday, October 22, 2007 1:30 PM

Frank,

lookin' good my man! Thumbs Up [tup] That late night work has paid off for sure.Wink [;)]

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Monday, October 22, 2007 10:05 AM
Thanks Rick.  You really set the bar high with your Spitfire, I hope mine turns out 1/2 as good!

Frank 

 

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  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, October 22, 2007 10:01 AM

Looks good Frank. The late night effort paid off.

Regards,  Rick

RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Monday, October 22, 2007 9:25 AM

That's AWESOME Roy!  Sounds like a wonderful lady, be sure to follow Darren's advice and buy her dinner and some flowers. Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

I stayed up VERY late last night masking and painting the camo on the Mk.46.  Here's how she looks today:

 

Frank 

 

  • Member since
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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Monday, October 22, 2007 8:34 AM

Nice one!Thumbs Up [tup]

Better buy some flowers for your lady Roy-let her know how great she is.Wink [;)]

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: The Great State of Wyoming
Posted by wyoroy on Monday, October 22, 2007 7:36 AM

Great news guys,

As the we were unpacking the moving van I asked the wife what she wanted in the extra bedroom.  Her reply was, "I was going to let you have that room for your model building".  I could not ask for a better wife Big Smile [:D]  Give me a few days and I will be up and running Cool [8D]

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Saturday, October 20, 2007 5:13 AM

Bob,

looks  like your re-build is progressing nicely.Thumbs Up [tup]

Dave,

Good to hear you are nearly done with those builds, we are all looking forward to seeing them.

Oh BTW, thanks for the Rum! Wink [;)]

Cheers mate!Pirate [oX)]Make a Toast [#toast]

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: Melbourne, Victoria
Posted by harvs73 on Saturday, October 20, 2007 4:41 AM

I can finally say there has been an advance with the Barracuda and Firefly Mk1. They have both advanced to the stage of most bits on and matt varnish overall. All that is left to do is a bit of exhaust and then add the small bits. The nasty part is the VERY delicate attachment of the undecarriage to the aircraft. It is a very small contact area that I added some wire to strengthen. This has worked a bit but it still isn't too strong.

 As for the rum, here is the Queenslander's version of rum.

 

Dave Harvey

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  • From: Casa Grande, Az.
Posted by DesertRat on Friday, October 19, 2007 5:19 PM
 TANGO 1 wrote:

Here ye go lads!

CHEERS!Pirate [oX)]Make a Toast [#toast]

 

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Warmest regards,

Roger

  • Member since
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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Friday, October 19, 2007 4:30 PM
Cheers! Make a Toast [#toast]Make a Toast [#toast]Make a Toast [#toast]Pirate [oX)]

Frank 

 

  • Member since
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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, October 19, 2007 4:27 PM

Here ye go lads!

CHEERS!Pirate [oX)]Make a Toast [#toast]

 

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Friday, October 19, 2007 2:48 PM

Ah, yes... autorotations.  I bet it's kinda nerve-racking in the back seat!  But, cool for a spectator to watch!

I feel your pain on figure modeling, I'm trying to work on one for my FW-190.  TRYING being the key word... Dead [xx(]

Frank 

 

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