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  • From: The Great State of Wyoming
Posted by wyoroy on Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:47 PM

You know the more I see of the work you guys put out the more I am amazed.  I know that when I start build again after the move I want my builds to be that good. 

Work like that makes the stash worth it.  What the heck, just throw your hands in the air and let it take over...buy, buy, buy and build, build, build and of course post WIP pics Big Smile [:D]

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, May 31, 2007 5:08 PM

Dave-

LMAO!!!  Great story, one I can identify with easily.  ANd beautiful 111!  Truly an outstanding job.  I too agree that building faster is the only solution!  Buy more=build more.  Big Smile [:D]

Guys-

They're turning off my internet tomorrow and rehooking it up at the new place in the afternoon, hopefully it will be a seamless transition.  If I'm not around for a day or two or three, don't worry!  I'll be back soon.  With that, I leave the last pic taken from my old model room of my Corsair, ready to begin painting at my new location.  See you soon!

Frank 

 

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  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, May 31, 2007 5:18 PM

Looking good Frank! ....and Dave, that 111 is awesome! That kit is definitely on my to-buy list!

Frank, hope the move is a smooth one and that you're back up & runnin' again with the rest of us @#&*@ 's fun guys soon! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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Posted by wyoroy on Thursday, May 31, 2007 5:20 PM

looking good so far my friend.  By the way I still have no idea what LMAO meansConfused [%-)]

 

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, May 31, 2007 5:24 PM

Thanks Mike!  Hangin' out with you guys makes me laugh at the end of a long day.

Roy- LMAO = Laugh My A$$ Off Wink [;)]

Frank 

 

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Posted by triumf on Thursday, May 31, 2007 5:47 PM

Mike and Roy.

of course I will continue to pop in to this here thread from time to time,I`m having a blast here with you guys.

The pics of my projects are somwhere in this thread, but here we go again

1 Trumpeters 1/72 Westland Wyvern almost oob. The only thing added was the exhaustpipes which are resin from Quickboost and are fabolous as well

The secnd is also Trumpeters Gannet in 1/72 oob

And finally Italeris 1/48 Grumman Tarpon from sqn. No 840 also oob

Maybe,but just maybe I`ll go for some more FAA builds for this GB, but not before I`m done with a few Spits and a Plikarpov and a ventura....:):):)

life begins at 200 On the bench: RAF Ventura Tomcat 1\32 for my son Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
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  • From: St. John's Newfoundland
Posted by chester101 on Thursday, May 31, 2007 7:59 PM

I got my Corsair painted today and i just have the landing gear and decals left. Are and companies that sell decals for fleet air arm corsairs decause i have no idea where to find any.

Alain

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  • From: The Great State of Wyoming
Posted by wyoroy on Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:24 PM

Check out Techmode from Poland for FAA Corsair.  I'm using them for my 1/72 Hasagawa Corsair.

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:15 PM

Aeromaster issued a few sheets for FAA Corsairs a while back. but I'm not sure of current availability.

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 TANGO 1 on Friday, June 1, 2007 1:00 PM

Woooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its Rum Ration Time!!Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]

Gentlemen, 

its the weekend.........eat, drink and be merry.Thumbs Up [tup]Wink [;)]

 

CHEERS!Make a Toast [#toast]Make a Toast [#toast]Make a Toast [#toast]

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, June 1, 2007 3:20 PM

Hey lads, here's what I've managed to do this week so far...........

This is my Corsair in its FAA markings, most of the decals are on now and I hope to finnish off tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing this one being finished.

 

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Friday, June 1, 2007 5:03 PM

Darren-

It's the weekend!  Make a Toast [#toast]

Your Corsair looks great!  I'm really looking forward to seeing that one completed myself.

I started moving today, and was able to get my internet all hooked up so I can continue to pester you guys while I move. Big Smile [:D]

Here are a couple of pics of my new workshop, I am so excited!

Frank 

 

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  • From: Reno, NV
Posted by espins1 on Friday, June 1, 2007 5:22 PM
Congrats Frank!  Looks like you're going to have lots of room!  Make a Toast [#toast]

Scott Espin - IPMS Reno High Rollers  Geeked My Reviews 

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Posted by gwaihir on Friday, June 1, 2007 5:36 PM

Darren, The corsair looks great. You are almost there on another one. Good job.

Frank, Wow, you are one lucky guy. Will you also display all of your built ones there? Only one thing, watch out for the carpet monster - he has a huge amount of habitat there...Wink [;)]

Leon 

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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Friday, June 1, 2007 5:44 PM

Scott, Leon-

Thanks!  I am really excited to have about 700 sq ft (off of the room there is a HUGE workshop with built-in bench!) for modeling. 

Leon, you're right about the carpet monster!  My old shop had hardwood floors, so a quick sweep usually located missing parts.  Now, I have shag carpets!  Oh well, small price to pay for all of the room!

Frank 

 

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  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Friday, June 1, 2007 5:48 PM

Darren, awesome-looking Corsair! Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank, good to know everthing's progressing smoothly! That place is HUGE! OK everyone...party at Frank's place!! Party [party]Make a Toast [#toast]Party [party]Make a Toast [#toast]   Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, June 1, 2007 6:01 PM

Nice! 

Hey.....lets get on over to Frank's place!Party [party]Party [party]Pirate [oX)]Big Smile [:D]Pirate [oX)]Party [party]Party [party]

Frank, I'm sure all of us here wish you all the very best in your new home.Thumbs Up [tup]

Cheers mate!Make a Toast [#toast]Make a Toast [#toast]Make a Toast [#toast]

 

Y'know, that workshop is soooo big that you could have two parties-lets get the Spitfire GB guys over here as well!Mischief [:-,]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Make a Toast [#toast]Make a Toast [#toast]Make a Toast [#toast]

 

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Friday, June 1, 2007 6:05 PM

Thanks guys!

Heck, this place is so big let's invite the Spitfire, WWI, and FAA Gb's over!  Woohoo! Party [party] Party [party] Party [party]

Frank 

 

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  • From: The Great State of Wyoming
Posted by wyoroy on Friday, June 1, 2007 6:47 PM

Darren, looking good friend.

Frank, That's a big hobby roomApprove [^]  So when is the house warming party?  I need some advance warning for plane ticketsWhistling [:-^]

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, June 1, 2007 6:55 PM

Corsair is looking good Darren.  Keep up the good work.

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 bobbaily on Friday, June 1, 2007 7:53 PM

Frank-nice place to work. 

Darren-the Corsair looks great!

I looked at my Hellcat & decals a bit this evening.  At my current rate of production with other builds in progress, I should get started on it late June/early July.

Bob

 

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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Friday, June 1, 2007 10:25 PM
 wyoroy wrote:

Frank, That's a big hobby roomApprove [^]  So when is the house warming party?  I need some advance warning for plane ticketsWhistling [:-^]

Roy

Roy-

Stop on by on your way to Florida! Party [party]

Frank 

 

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  • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
Posted by razordws on Saturday, June 2, 2007 12:32 AM

Darren, nice work on the Corsair Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]  Keep the pics coming.

Frank, looks like you have enough room there to do some 1:1 modeling on a spitfire in there.  Good luck on the move. 

Dave

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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Saturday, June 2, 2007 7:27 AM

Smile [:)] Thanks for your the kind words about my Corsair guys, much appreciated.Thumbs Up [tup]

I have got all the decals on now and have given them a nice dose of Micro-sol.  I have most of today to myself so I'll be working on the F-15 as well.

I'm going to do a little on-line shopping too, I worked Censored [censored] hard last month, so I'm going to treat myself at the online LHS.Big Smile [:D]

 

See you all later! 

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, June 2, 2007 9:06 AM

Darren-

Please do treat yourself!  Sounds like you really deserve it.

Dave-

With all of this space, I'm really thinking about re-opening my R/C workshop.

Frank 

 

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  • From: The Great State of Wyoming
Posted by wyoroy on Saturday, June 2, 2007 9:37 AM
 Daywalker wrote:
 wyoroy wrote:

Frank, That's a big hobby roomApprove [^]  So when is the house warming party?  I need some advance warning for plane ticketsWhistling [:-^]

Roy

Roy-

Stop on by on your way to Florida! Party [party]

Frank, I did check out the route on Mapquest.  I will be leaving Wyoming heading towards Ft Knox, KY to visit my brother and then on to FL.  Your place would be out of the way Sad [:(] as it is its 1700+ miles and 26+ hours for me.

Roy

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, June 2, 2007 9:46 AM

Roy-

Oh, well.  If you are ever in the area, look me up!  And if anyone decides to go to the EAA fly-in next month, I am only two hours south of there.  I also have a line on free unlimited pass week-long tickets!

Frank 

 

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Posted by triumf on Saturday, June 2, 2007 12:34 PM

Darren . that Corsair is lookin`good...lookin`mighty good. Can`t wait to see it done;)

And Frank...gongrats on the new cave:):) If yourè holding a housewarming, please let me know a couple of days beforehand,,,takes a while to row the atlantic Don`t ya knowSign - Oops [#oops]

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Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, June 2, 2007 12:40 PM
 triumf wrote:

And Frank...gongrats on the new cave:):) If yourè holding a housewarming, please let me know a couple of days beforehand,,,takes a while to row the atlantic Don`t ya knowSign - Oops [#oops]

Triumf-

LOL.  Maybe you stop by and pick up Darren on your way past.  See ya in a couple of days...

Frank 

 

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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Saturday, June 2, 2007 1:36 PM
Big Smile [:D] Can you pick me up at Manchester airport? I'll bring some Rum!!Wink [;)]Pirate [oX)]Make a Toast [#toast]Make a Toast [#toast]
Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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