Fleet Air Arm Group Build

You guys are killing me here... I almost gave in to the spitfire build - even had a kit in the online shopping cart, then remembered my personal promise to not buy anymore. Then the WWI GB - I have gone to the hobbyshop 3 times and oogled and almost bought, but stayed strong. Now Japanese - my favorite subject - I am so in! (Luckily this time I have a few in the stash and there is no need to buy..." border="0" width="15" height="15" />

A couple previous Japanese builds for kicks... 

Hope all is well.
Leon 

Wow Leon...got to say : the japanese stuff here is awsome:)

ruddratt wrote:

TANGO 1 wrote: I think we will be building together for a long time to come. Just when we think this hobby couldn't get any better! I am so in agreement with this!   Leon, some very nice work there! I think Japanese aircraft has got to be the most difficult to weather. Yours looks spot on!

  I really am having a ball here with you guys!  I really want to build that Ki-84 I have, but after my Zero debacle, thought about taking a few months off of Japanese aircraft to recover.

Darren- Thanks for the well wishes, I can't wait to be done packing and moving!

Leon- Your planes look incredible!  Really like the weathering on the George, very subtle but realistic!

Roy- Yep, 150+ years to finish 'em all unless I pick up the pace a lil'.  Think I had better go on a self-imposed buying rehab program too. 

razordws wrote:

Japanese GB would be cool I have plenty of candidates in the stash but late winter early next year would be the earliest I could commit. (...or be committed)

Thats about the time I was thinking.  If we all put our ideas together we will be together a long time doing GBs.  For example Frank said something about 100 plus years to build his kit?  I have to say that getting to know you guys has/is great, Life is Good

Roy

TANGO 1 wrote:

I think we will be building together for a long time to come.

Just when we think this hobby couldn't get any better! I am so in agreement with this!

Leon, some very nice work there! I think Japanese aircraft has got to be the most difficult to weather. Yours looks spot on! I am absolutely in for this Japanese GB when it happens. Got at least 8 to choose from in my stash!

Wow! We will be the web's Group Build kings the way we are going! I think we will be building together for a long time to come.

I have lots of FAA kits still in the stash, so I will keep this thread going for a long time. I like the idea for a Japanese GB, I would like to join if it starts later on in the year as I have my fingers in many pies at the moment! I have no idea which aircraft to build though, I have never built a Japanese 'kite before. 

Frank, Roy,

good luck with your moves guys! I hope all goes well for you.

We will keep this one on the back burner till later this year.  Frank is moving, I'm moving, Leon and some others are on buying rehab .  Sometime around December maybe.  Lets see how the other builds play out, deal?

Roy

wyoroy wrote:

I was thinking that when we all finish the group build that we have going we should consider an Japanese group build.  Roy

You guys are killing me here... I almost gave in to the spitfire build - even had a kit in the online shopping cart, then remembered my personal promise to not buy anymore. Then the WWI GB - I have gone to the hobbyshop 3 times and oogled and almost bought, but stayed strong. Now Japanese - my favorite subject - I am so in! (Luckily this time I have a few in the stash and there is no need to buy...

A couple previous Japanese builds for kicks... 

Hope all is well.
Leon 

I was thinking that when we all finish the group build that we have going we should consider an Japanese group build.

Nooooooo! not another GB

I`m up to my ears in GBs now. I can`t handle any more even though I have a Serien in my stash......I can`t stand it.... I can`t resist....

Count me in ...I hope

wyoroy wrote:

I was thinking that when we all finish the group build that we have going we should consider an Japanese group build.

That's too funny!  A couple of weeks ago, before the WWI GB got started, I was thinking about a Japanese GB.  I picked up a Hasegawa 1/32 Ki-84 Frank that I want to build this winter.  Sounds like fun Roy, and if you start one, count me in!

wyoroy wrote:

I was thinking that when we all finish the group build that we have going we should consider an Japanese group build.

That's one I'd love to try, so count me in when it happens!

Hope the move goes smoothly for you, Roy, and that you're back at the workbench soon!

That I will!  First I need to get this move out of the way.  I was thinking that when we all finish the group builds that we have going we should consider a Japanese group build.  Remember I told you that I have a 1/48 Tamiya Zero52c.  This would be way down the road.  By then I hope my skill level will be close behind the rest of the group  Again a very cool article.

Thanks buddy,

Roy

Roy,

Sounds like a feasible idea!  I think you should go for it, and post pics of your results!

Frank,

That technique is way cool.  According to the article the paint used for the red insignias held up better.  What if you used salt for the main color then before you painted the insignias you used a little more salt to give them a different level of paint chip.  Would this work?

Thanks a bunch for the article buddy,

Roy

Mike and Roy-

PM received, email inbound!

ruddratt wrote:

Daywalker wrote: I have an article from FSM a few years back showing how the technique works.  If you guys want to PM me your addy, I'll scan it and send it to ya.  Thanks, buddy! PM inbound!

Roy

Daywalker wrote:

I have an article from FSM a few years back showing how the technique works.  If you guys want to PM me your addy, I'll scan it and send it to ya.

Thanks, buddy! PM inbound!

ruddratt wrote:

Cool! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product! If it's anything like your Hellcat, I'm sure it's going to look fantastic! I'm glad the little guy is doing much better, and it's great to have you back with us! This place ain't the same without you around, that's for sure!   ...and that, my friends, is reply #1100 to this thread. Is this a great GB or what!

I've made some great friends here!

wyoroy wrote:

Frank, I hear about people using salt to get a certain look.  I think I know but Im not sure if its the same thing.  Could/would you explain that to me Roy So, you liked the Florida thing

Roy/ Mike-

I have an article from FSM a few years back showing how the technique works.  If you guys want to PM me your addy, I'll scan it and send it to ya. Oh, yeah, the Florida thing.  So maybe I am a LITTLE jealous...

Cool! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product! If it's anything like your Hellcat, I'm sure it's going to look fantastic!

I'm glad the little guy is doing much better, and it's great to have you back with us! This place ain't the same without you around, that's for sure!

...and that, my friends, is reply #1100 to this thread. Is this a great GB or what!

Thanks Mike!

I hope to get some workshop time real soon and move things along, that Corsair is crying out to be finished!

I've been wondering about that too, Roy. I'm always looking to try new techniques.

Darren, awesome workshop! Man am I jealous!

Frank, I hear about people using salt to get a certain look.  I think I know but Im not sure if its the same thing.  Could/would you explain that to me

Roy

So, you liked the Florida thing

wyoroy wrote:

Darren, Your workshop is way cool!  You just have me the idea for my workshop when I get to Florida (Frank eat your heart out LOL) Roy

LOL

Darren, Your workshop is way cool!  You just have me the idea for my workshop when I get to Florida (Frank eat your heart out LOL)

Roy

Thanks for your well wishes fella's, it means a lot.

You are very kind about my workshop too, I know that I'm very lucky to have my own little hideaway. I am working 14 hr shifts this week so I am just chilling with a beer at home before the next shift. I am planning to get some hobby time on my day off so hopefully I'll have something to show soon.

Thanks again for making me feel so welcome, and thanks for the rum! I sure needed it!

Darren-glad to hear that your son is recovering.  That is a parents worst nightmare.

Your workshop is great.  I now have a goal for someday.

Darren,

Glad to hear your son is ok, and you definitely win the prize for coolest workshop! It looks like a nice little retreat. Now I understand how come you are able to put in so much workshop time and build so quickly .

Leon