Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Weee4ell I guess I have to poist a few pics here as well... So this is my first try....

the Gannet:

the Wyvern

Just hopes this works

Well, it would appear that my first stint at the bar with you guys has proven how out of shape I am in that department.  All I remember last night was looking at the surprising lack of parts in the Airfix Mk IX, being amazed at the one-piece wings, the rum pouring down my throat and up my nose...and now I'm here at work staring at the computer with a headache and bleary eyes.

How do you guys fit model work in?! ;-)

Andy in West Oz wrote:

I pm'd Darren askign if anyone could join in this GB.  I then read through all of the posts and then figured I'd just lump in and see what you lot thought! I tentatively propose an FAA SB2C Helldiver using the Monogram 1/48 kit from years ago.  Don't hold your breath for it though, I'm getting back into this game (see signature!).

Hi Andy!

You are most welcome! Its great to have you here and welcome back to the hobby. You'll soon see that we are a crazy bunch of bar..........er.......jolly nice blokes.

Hope you read the rules on page 1.

Now, join us at the bar and knock back a couple of cold ones. 

Hey- what do ya know? I hit 3,000 posts!

Thanks for your kind words lads, its great to still be here and still having such a blast!

The drinks are on me..........

Andy to the the asylum!

Darren, congrats on the big 3K that calls for a

Thanks much for the kind words, Darren! They are definitely appreciated! ....and construction has commenced on the Spit. The weather's finally gotten nice here and the wife has us both spending plenty of time outdoors (gardening, yardwork, etc.), so this one will take a little longer than the 'cane did.

....and glad to have you on board, Andy! The more the merrier. As Frank said, we've got a great group here. Happy that you've decided to join us!

to this build as well Andy, it's always nice to have another Aussie the forums.

I'll be looking forward to checking out some of your work. 

Cheers 

I pm'd Darren askign if anyone could join in this GB.  I then read through all of the posts and then figured I'd just lump in and see what you lot thought!

I tentatively propose an FAA SB2C Helldiver using the Monogram 1/48 kit from years ago.  Don't hold your breath for it though, I'm getting back into this game (see signature!).

ruddratt wrote:

gwaihir wrote: Yes Congrats on 3,000. Just shows how much cheer you have spread. Cheers to you. A  BIG to that!

Way to go Darren!

gwaihir wrote:

Yes Congrats on 3,000. Just shows how much cheer you have spread. Cheers to you.

A  BIG to that!

rjkplasticmod wrote:

Looking forward to seeing the pics Darren. BTW, Congratulations on your 3,000 Posts.  Well done Sir . Regards,  Rick

Wow, good spot Rick.

Yes Congrats on 3,000. Just shows how much cheer you have spread. Cheers to you.

Leon 

Looking forward to seeing the pics Darren.

BTW, Congratulations on your 3,000 Posts.  Well done Sir .

Regards,  Rick

Quick update:

Got the gloss coat on top of the Hellcat, will do the weathering when its dry.

Started painting the Corsair, underside done-camo next! I'm going to enjoy it.

Steady there Leon,

Us lads don't have builds that go wrong......we have alternative building methods.

Its our determination to get the job done thats makes us better modellers......eventually!

Hang in there, we are all in the same boat.

Wow Mike! Your hurricane looks absolutely beautiful! I really like it. Someday I would like to try a hurricane but have been afraid to up to this point - to get rid of seams I tend to be a little sanding happy and worry I will sand away all of the fuselage ribbing...is this something that is hard to avoid on a hurricane, or do I worry for nothing? Anyway, your build looks really nice.

As for the bad day / builds going wrong...I hear you guys' pain. I am still waiting for the build where some point of disaster doesn't happen...

Leon 

Very nice Hurricane Mike.  Well done.

Regards,  Rick

Thanks for the compliment Frank!

.....oh, and your stuff is on it's way.

Mike,

That Hurricane looks AMAZING!!!  Your paint and weathering skills truly are wonderful.  Once again, you have raised the bar for us.

Dave & Darren....thanks so much, guys! That kit was a blast to build! I got a feeling that the Spit I'm going to do (or should I say have already started  )will be just as much fun. We've got a great and very talented group here on this build (and on our upcoming Spitfire GB as well), and I'm eagerly looking forward to seeing everyone else's work. 

Tom....Wow!! Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse. Sorry to hear of so much misfortune. Hope things start turning around for you quickly!

ruddratt wrote:

OK guys....here she is, so tell me whatcha think. Overall, I'm satisfied with the way she came out, but there are a few things I'd definitely do different next time around. Still, it was a fun build and a subject that, if not for the theme of this GB, I may never have attempted. Now, I'm happy to add it to my collection. Enjoy the pics, and as always, comments and critiques are welcome.   Now....where'd I put that Spitfire kit?

I'll tell you what I think Mike, thats bloody fantastic mate! The painting and weathering are superb. You are very talented sir, well done!!

TANGO 1 wrote:

Ever had one of those days?

A lot more often than I would care to admit.  Hang in there Darren!

Mike, the 'cane looks fabulous   I really love the subtle shading that you've done. 

I do appreciate the open time frame, since although I am nearly finished with the Corsair, as you know the last few items can be the worst part.

As I was about to do the final anttanae/rigging,etc., I noticed a gap behind the cowling flaps.

So in order to "improve on perfection", I had to detach the cowling, and cut down the boss that they mount on the fuselage firewall to get the spacing correct.

Of course, having done this, I thought I would try making the cowling a flaps look better, and so now that I stripped the paint, it doesn't want to go back on as nicely as it did the first time.

Meanwhile, one of the exhaust pipe set tips "jumped off" the plane while I was performing the surgery, so now I have to figure something for that.

Also, I have been in the middle of re-organizing my complete hobby work and display/storage areas to make them distinctly seperate, since it is inconvenient to fully vent the display area for certain hobby work and keep the dust to a minimum.

That and having broken my foot a few weeks ago, and having to go through that as well as looking into possible shoulder surgery have slowed me down as well.

If possible, I will also throw in a HobbyCraft Seafire.

Tom

OK guys....here she is, so tell me whatcha think. Overall, I'm satisfied with the way she came out, but there are a few things I'd definitely do different next time around. Still, it was a fun build and a subject that, if not for the theme of this GB, I may never have attempted. Now, I'm happy to add it to my collection. Enjoy the pics, and as always, comments and critiques are welcome.

Now....where'd I put that Spitfire kit?

Yes Darren, I've had those days too.  Hang in there buddy, I think it looks great!

Luckily, Mike came to my aid when I was having one of those days.  Thanks again bro!