Fleet Air Arm Group Build

 Well Getting back into me modeling swing!  Started a practice project for the War in the Pacific GB just cuz.

As far as this most wonderful GB I have blown off the dust on the Swordfish Trio and gave the final Tamiya Build her wings.  See about adding the PE soon as well and it woll be getting close!

Aaron, they are looking great.  I have the Airfix 1/72 Swordfish it came with a Seafire and Wildcat.

Got the Corsair ready for painting but didn't get to it today. 

Aaron they are looking every bit as good as they did last time I saw them!!! Awesome work my friend!!! Glad to see the wings on the Tamiya now!!

 Roy PM inbound

Hey Aaron!  Saw you were working on your Tamiya Swordfish again, so I dug the Corsair outta the scrap bin!  She was all stripped down, and ready for painting V2.0.  I dunno, these EDSG/DSG/Sky schemes are tricky!

Next up, masking the Sky bottom and starting the EDSG!  Thanks for looking.

 Frank it looks just like a bare canvas awaiting to become your masterpiece!  Yeah the dogs had knocked the 1/72 Swordfish to the ground and did the old puppy fight roll over it about 12 or 23 times before I found it wings broken on the floor!  BAD DOGS! So I took a little break and fixed it back up and re rigged it all. Again jeeze!  That is why the one forward aerialone flap slidy thingy on the front is still busted. Decided it was a message as Ritchie thought they extended a bit far anyways so a chance to fix that!  TAke the good with the bad!

 No FRankinstand on the Zeke? I was appalled! LOL!

BAD DOGGIES!!!  Good thing they didn't try to pull down the 1/32 Swordfish, probably woulda killed them!

sfcmac wrote:

No Frankinstand on the Zeke? I was appalled! LOL!

Hehehe... I know, what's up with that I wonder?  No stand yet, stabs already glued on, it's like someone else's build.   Sorry!  I'll have my R & D dept develop a high-tech stand for it ASAP.  

Daywalker wrote:

BAD DOGGIES!!!  Good thing they didn't try to pull down the 1/32 Swordfish, probably woulda killed them!

Hmmmactually I think that 1/72 bugger was more work!  As it was at least they didn't chew it. Oh well the important part was it was repairable!  Everything is always repairable unless you melt it. Got it back on track none the worse for wear so I was lucky!

 Still haven't found my wheels? How odd?

Summit wrote:

Neu-  Fantastic work, The paintwork is Top~Notch   Is the Seahawk the Airfix kit ? Thanks Guy's for all the Well Wishes towards my Dad. He is a character to say the least , and has done and seen a lot.   Darren -  Those are some Ultra ~Cool Paint Scheme's ... Sure would be fun to replicate in miniature..

 Did I miss your Sea Hawk Neu? I haven't been 100% here lately to say the least so I am sorry if I did?

Good news is I found my wheels!

sfcmac wrote:

Good news is I found my wheels!

Good show old bean!  Now, where's my update with pics?

sfcmac wrote:

Did I miss your Sea Hawk Neu? I haven't been 100% here lately to say the least so I am sorry if I did?

 Hmmm yes it was a distracting page wasn't it. Well I am sorry I missed it with the page flip or some other poor excuse! 

You know I saw this a while back on the web! Looks like I was in the wrong Army!  Make sure you look  at the plane first Sarge!

Cpl in the English Army

And also first runner up in an British Beauty contest!

Man kinda sheds a new light in Army Strong! Doesn't it! 

sfcmac wrote:

Did I miss your Sea Hawk Neu? I haven't been 100% here lately to say the least so I am sorry if I did? Good news is I found my wheels!

Mac,

Where did you find them?  Tell me you weren't following them dogs around the backyard waiting for them to go poo.

Neu,

She could still kick my butt, but I'd like it.

Hi Fellas,

Sorry I've not been paying any visits recently. I see everyone seems to be having a jolly time

Neu I just back tracked a little and saw your Sea Hawk, splendid job! 

The house is a little upside down at the mo so no bench time for me for a good while, I'm building up my stash, think I must have at least 6 now!!!

Cheers...

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sfcmac wrote:

Looks like I was in the wrong Army!

I was on a flight a few years back with some USN "ladies" Wow ~ I was quite smitten myself..

Were those pictures of the doggys painted by Dee ?

Aaron-

LOVE THAT NEW AVATAR!!! 

It's perfect!

Mike- Good to see you!  SOrry you've had your hands full, but it is good to see you are still about.

Roy- I'm in, PM inbound.

Daywalker wrote:

Aaron- LOVE THAT NEW AVATAR!!!  It's perfect!

Looks like Aaron is getting ready to plug in his Dremel and make the Resin Dust fly !

Well I sprayed the underside of the Corsair today.  I used the Polly Scale Sky for this.  I thinned it with Future and tried one with Testors thinnner.  So far I'm not impressed.  My tip kept on cloging.  Someone said I should try thinning it with 70% alcohol.  Any of you guys have any input on this?  The Slate and Sea gray or both PS paints and I have none in the enamels so I'm stuck using these.

Also try and let the other FAA GB members know that we have the signup for the Christmas exhange going on.  Also those that have done it in the past PM me who you had in the past so I don't pair you with the same person.  I think I have the list from the last two years, just want to make sure.

91%, not 70%.  Less air pressure may help as well.  I use lacquer thinner sometimes with good results.  Less air pressure and thinner paint sprayed closer to the surface?

Admiral J I use that method for spraying those wee little squiggles on German aircraft as well, Hmmm  Roy you'll get a combination that works for you. Just keep at it as that is the adventure of the Airbrush.  If it isn't enamels have you tried thinning it with rubbing alcohol?  Tends to fade the color a touch but can be rejuvenated with a rattle can of clear flat!  Haven't tried future with alcohol thinned paints though. May have to make sure they are good and dry before futuring them over.  Dull coat or arcrylic matt finish works swell though.

 Capt Bondo! I found the perfect build for you but may have to save some pennies it is a bit pricey but I wish it was cheaper cuz it is perfect for you!

http://www.dragonusaonline.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=HAS69101

jeaton01 wrote:

91%, not 70%.  Less air pressure may help as well.  I use lacquer thinner sometimes with good results.  Less air pressure and thinner paint sprayed closer to the surface?

bondoman wrote:

jeaton01 wrote: 91%, not 70%.  Less air pressure may help as well.  I use lacquer thinner sometimes with good results.  Less air pressure and thinner paint sprayed closer to the surface?   Explain these numbers, please. Is that the concentration of the alchohol out of the bottle (hic!) or the ratio of alcohol to paint, or vis vers?

I thinck it meens won kind wil git u drunk 91 prcent o' the timme, an the other onlie 70 prceent o' da time.

Bill, are trying to stretch my leg?  Won't work, I tried it but I'm just not ever gonna break 5' 9"

91% achohol, the water content is higher in 70% and that is a bother.  The drug store has it both ways.

jeaton01 wrote:

Bill, are trying to stretch my leg?  Won't work, I tried it but I'm just not ever gonna break 5' 9" 91% achohol, the water content is higher in 70% and that is a bother.  The drug store has it both ways.

Both ways Admiral!?!?! Heck better be careful mixing yer alcohols!

sfcmac wrote:

jeaton01 wrote: Bill, are trying to stretch my leg?  Won't work, I tried it but I'm just not ever gonna break 5' 9" 91% achohol, the water content is higher in 70% and that is a bother.  The drug store has it both ways. Both ways Admiral!?!?! Heck better be careful mixing yer alcohols!

New recipes always accepted! And Rachel, put that darn thing away!

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