Fleet Air Arm Group Build

you know if we stick together as a group maybe in a year when we are all settled in our new digs we should get together, just an idea.  I would like to visit with you all in person.

Roy

wyoroy wrote:

you know if we stick together as a group maybe in a year when we are all settled in our new digs we should get together, just an idea.  I would like to visit with you all in person. Roy

Sounds like fun!  I wonder where the central location for all of us would be.

Daywalker wrote:

wyoroy wrote: you know if we stick together as a group maybe in a year when we are all settled in our new digs we should get together, just an idea.  I would like to visit with you all in person. Roy Sounds like fun!  I wonder where the central location for all of us would be.

US Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio...

Question for the resident experts-when doing pre-painted PE for the interior that requires filing/sanding of the plastic part that it attaches to, do you sand/file, then paint and then attach PE or paint the part, file/sand and then attach PE?

Thanks

I ususually file. sand, paint & then attach the PE.

Regards,  Rick

bobbaily wrote:

Daywalker wrote:  wyoroy wrote: you know if we stick together as a group maybe in a year when we are all settled in our new digs we should get together, just an idea.  I would like to visit with you all in person. Roy Sounds like fun!  I wonder where the central location for all of us would be. US Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio...

I haven't been there in ages it seems. That's a really cool idea! The wife might even enjoy it (heck, she loved the Intrepid museum in NY! )

ruddratt wrote:

I haven't been there in ages it seems. That's a really cool idea! The wife might even enjoy it (heck, she loved the Intrepid museum in NY! )

My girlfriend and I went there last year, and she had a good time... well, at least for the first 3 hours.  The next three I could tell she was ready to go, but she didn't complain and let me "play."

Here's me in front of the XB-70:

Bob, I'll agree with Darren & Rick...that's the best way to go. This way, you only have to paint once. 

Cool pic, Frank! I can honestly say that I've stood in that very same spot at least 3 times.

Here's the wife and I on the Intrepid a few years ago....

Darren the Corsair is looking great; it should be awesome once you've finished it up.

Frank your hobby cave is enormous, just think of the stash that will fit in there

Bob aside from what has already been stated on pre-painted PE, the only other thing I do is apply a weak wash of raw umber to the harnesses to blend them into the rest of the front office.  I find that they tend to look just to "new" otherwise.

Cheers 

OK, I think I have my model area set up enough to resume working on my Corsair.  Well, think I may have to wait a couple of days for the blisters on my fingers and the cuts and bruises everywhere to heal up first.

Darren- Yeah, thinking about taking up full-scale modeling now.  If only I could figure out a way to get the finished planes out of the basement...

Jush get bock frem Frank's place.............Oh my.........aching head 

I need some corrfeeeeee..................

Gee....I wish I knew what time I had to be there for the party  Frank it looks like you will have to make it up when you visit Florida

Roy

TANGO 1 wrote:

Jush get bock frem Frank's place.............Oh my.........aching head  I need some corrfeeeeee..................

LOL... Ohhh, what a party.

Let's have another one!  Woohoo!

Roy- You're invited, what time will you be there?

As soon as I can

To help band the core group together even more, we should have our own secret santa kit exchange?  Just an idea and I knew it's still six months away.  Maybe even a birthday kit exchange?

Roy

wyoroy wrote:

As soon as I can To help band the core group together even more, we should have our own secret santa kit exchange?  Just an idea and I knew it's still six months away.  Maybe even a birthday kit exchange? Roy

Interesting thought Roy, It would be interesting to hear what the others think (after they've sobered up - a little anyway).

Frank, sorry I missed the party.  I'll try to catch the next one.

i got my corsair done today except for the markings, i hope i can find some locally or i`ll have to get some over the internet.

a secret santa kit exchange sounds like a good idea. this is a really great group and everyone has been very helpful

Alain

Chester-

What scale/markings are you looking for?

the marking from hms coloussus in 1945, the reference I have says its the small SEAC marking,

razordws wrote:

wyoroy wrote: As soon as I can To help band the core group together even more, we should have our own secret santa kit exchange?  Just an idea and I knew it's still six months away.  Maybe even a birthday kit exchange? Roy Interesting thought Roy, It would be interesting to hear what the others think (after they've sobered up - a little anyway). Frank, sorry I missed the party.  I'll try to catch the next one.

It would be and that reminds me I have not had a beer all week I need to fix that.  By the way Dave I liked your post in the married modeler topic, well put.

Roy

That Secret Santa idea is an intruiging one...

I'm interested, wonder what everyone thinks.

Since I started the idea I will coordinate it.  All those who want to be a part of it PM and let me know if your in for the Santa and/or the birthday exchange.  If you're in the birthday exchange I will need your date of birth, any ideas on a price min and max for each?  On the birthday exchange I was thinking that I would put all the names in a hat and pick the person who will give the birthday gift on behalf of the group. I would PM that person who they need to buy for.  The idea being that you would only have to buy one birthday gift a year.  Any comments or suggestions would be great.  The Santa exchange is simple.  So what do you guys think?  The down side is that I need to be in Florida before the end of July so we need to get this rolling if you want to do this.  Frank, let your girlfriend know that I will have some posts of my Corsair when I get settled in Florida.  After all, Mike gave me that cool resin cockpit to use.

Roy

I forgot to add a few things.  I will create a data base with each member's name, date of birth and address with your consent of course.  I would also want a second to share the information with in case I am unable to fulfill my duties for any reason.  This information will be for only those involved and not to be m used for any kind of mass mailing purpose.

Roy

WOW, my 300th post this calls for an extra ration of Rum for all

63 years ago today the Allies landed in France- D-Day.  I hope that we all take a moment to give thanks for the troops that were a part of this and especially for the ones who gave their all in the name of freedom.

Roy

ROY,

Woohoo, Rum rations on Wednesday!   congrats on 300.  Before you know it it will be 3,000!

Well put on the D-day rememberance.  I would have totally missed that if you hadn't mentioned it.

As for the birthday and Santa thing do we need both?  I was thinking one or the other but hey more kits is always better

The Secret Santa sounds like fun, but I'm not sure how the Birthday thing would work as a GB.

Regards,  Rick